Dr. Allison P. Schlaefer, DOM, A.P.
Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine
Services you can schedule with Dr. Allison:
Acupuncture
Acupuncture uses hair-thin, flexible needles, inserted into specific points on the body to activate the body's own healing powers.
Cosmetic Facial Acupuncture
Facial acupuncture works both locally and systemically to improve the texture and skin tone of the face.
Auricular Acupuncture
Auricular acupuncture is the stimulation of acupuncture points on the external ear surface for the diagnosis and treatment of health conditions in other areas of the body.
Cupping
Cupping brings fresh blood to the area and helps improve circulation. It is beneficial in patients with bronchitis, asthma, congestion, arthritis, gastrointestinal disorders, muscular pain, inflammation, blood flow and helps speed the recovery of sports injuries.
Moxibustion
Moxibustion involves the heating of acupuncture points with smoldering mugwort herb (known as moxa). Moxibustion stimulates circulation, counteracts cold and dampness in the body, and promotes the smooth flow of blood and qi.
Chinese Herbal Medicine
Chinese herbology is a powerful system that uses natural medicinals to treat numerous common complaints
Electro-acupuncture
In electro-acupuncture small electrodes are attached to the needles inserted into the skin and muscles. This causes a stronger treatment and has garnered great results in the treatment of neurological diseases, chronic pain, spasms, sports medicine, injuries and neuropathies.
A message from Dr Allison...
My goal is to help your mind, body and spirit become the healthiest it can be. No matter what your age, from the very young to the older generation, we can all utilize this medicine by itself or in conjunction with western medicine to achieve optimal health. Whether you suffer from an acute or chronic disease, an injury or would just like to achieve balance within yourself I offer modalities and treatments personalized for you. Every person is different, physically and emotionally, therefore I treat the person as a whole, not the disease or ailment alone. I will customize your treatment with your goals in mind.
Dr. Allison P. Schlaefer
Credentials:
Dr. Schlaefer attended and graduated from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in New York City. While there she accumulated over 3300 hours of lecture time and more than 1200 hours of clinical work. Extra lecture and clinical hours were spent in labor and delivery, facial acupuncture and orthopedics. She attended a cadaver laboratory at Albert Einstein School of Medicine in the Bronx, New York.
Dr. Schlaefer treated guests and speakers with auricular acupuncture at a Dr. Oz conference in New York City.
In 2010 Dr. Schlaefer went to China to study with the best doctors in the Oriental medical field. During the night she attended lectures at the Beijing University of Chinese Medicine and during the day she participated in clinical work at the Tian Tan Hospital studying acupuncture anesthesia and craniotomy, the China Academy of Medical Sciences Eye Hospital and the General Hospital of Chinese People's Armed Police Forces.
Dr. Schlaefer is accredited by the CCAOM, (The Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine), the NCCAOM (The National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine) and is board certified and licensed to practice in both New York and Florida.
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