- Four Corners Acupuncture Clinic632 Morristown Corners Rd
Morristown, VT 056551-802-585-5510 Clinic Hours
Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri8am - 6pm
My practice now accepts insurance for acupuncture patients.
In order to best serve you I can verify your insurance benefits before you arrive.
Please click on the link below and complete the online form and then contact the clinic for scheduling.
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Acupuncture: Not Just Needles
Most people have heard of the field of acupuncture by now, but did you realize the scope of the practice encompasses Chinese medicine, which includes so much more than needles? Let’s explore this ancient therapy.
First of all, the practice of Chinese medicine starts with a diagnosis. The practitioner asks many questions to build a history; this includes the answers to digestion, appetite, diet, sleep patterns, bowel movement urination, pain, lifestyle, and stress level, for example. The acupuncturist will also be noting the voice pitch, hair luster, skin color and tone, as well as posture and mood of the patient and any significant odor. After that, there is a pulse and tongue analysis to determine where the pattern and root are, primarily. Finally, blood pressure is measured and other applicable tests done, including palpation of the body. After this history, a diagnosis and treatment plan is determined. What might be included in this plan? continue reading