Acupuncture

A highly trained, well respected senior Doctor of Oriental Medicine, Dr. Penny Wells has been designated a Diplomate in Acupuncture by the National Commission for Certification of Acupuncturists.  She received her M.S. and O.M.D. in acupuncture and Chinese herbal studies at S.A.M.R.A University of Oriental Medicine, Los Angeles, California.

She has also received many years of  valuable training under the privileged preceptorship of two renowned asian master practitioners as well as specialty training in acupuncture orthopedics and Korean Hand Therapy. Her training and over 24  years of experience place her among the top practioners here today.

She was invited to Stockholm together with other medical practitioners from around the world to receive instruction in  low level laser therapy (cold laser) under the tutilege of Lars Hode, a renowned developer and manufacturer of the finest lasers..

An educator as well as practitioner, in her dedication to educating the public in this ancient healing art, she founded the American Institute of Oriental Medicine,  a 4-year college of acupuncture and herbal studies, and has written curricula for acupuncture and chiropractic colleges in New York and California.

ACUPUNCTURE FOLLOWING ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY SPEEDS HEALING AND LESSENS PAIN

§  Dr. Wells assists patients by offering treatments for pain following many surgical and remedial procedures.

§  Acupuncture treatments lessen pain and increase effectiveness of physical therapy and remedial exercise programs.

§  Acupuncture augments and enhances successful chiropractic adjustments.

§  Acupuncture also assists employers by helping their employees return to work sooner as workplace injuries heal and become less painful and manageable.

DR. WELLS SUCCESSFULLY TREATS:

ü  Low Back Pain

ü  Sciatica and Leg Pain

ü  Ankle and Foot Pain

ü  Pain from Spinal Injuries and Fusions

ü  Bursitis and Tendinitis

ü  Sprains, Strains, Torn Muscles and Tendons

ü  Cervical Neck Pain, Shoulder Pain

ü  Depression

ü  Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

ü  Numbness and Swelling of Extremities

ü  Trigger Fingers

ü  Hand and Fingers Pain and Numbness

ü  Whiplash Injuries

ü  Soft Tissue Injuries

ü  Headache

ü  Eye Pain

ü  Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

ü  Scapular Pain

ü  Rotator Cuff Injuries

ü  Injured Ribs

ü  Broken Limbs

ü  Circulation Problems

ü  Bell’s Palsy

ü  Facial Pain

ü  Vertigo