
Alison Schaeffer, L.Ac
Acupuncturist
4180 Ruffin Rd Suite 165 San Diego CA, 92123About
Alison Schaeffer is an acupuncturist practicing in San Diego, CA. Dr. Schaeffer evaluates and treats patients based on the concepts of oriental medicine. Acupuncturists complete their evaluations by getting a patient history and looking at and touching the body. Then, they place very fine acupuncture needles into specific points on the body. Stimulating these points and nerves is how Dr. Schaeffer treats the patients condition. Many of the bodys systems respond to acupuncture, and it can treat physical pain as well as emotional stress.
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