
Dr. Sophia Swensen, DOM, LMT
Acupuncturist
6915 Calle Almeria Ne 1620 Indian School R Albuquerque NM, 87113About
Sophia Swensen is an acupuncturist practicing in Albuquerque, NM. Dr. Swensen 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. Swensen 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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Numbness and tingling after acupuncture?
I need to know more what were your symptoms before the treatment? What were you being treated for? Where were the needles place, what position were you in while being needled? READ MORE
How often should you do acupuncture for anxiety?
It depends on the severity! In general at twice a week at the beginning, then tapering down. There would be either/and/or of the following: herbs, essential oils, homeopathics etc that need to be incorporated into the treatments. READ MORE
Does acupuncture help nerve pain?
Yes. Acupuncture is used for all types of pain including nerve pain. READ MORE
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