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Mr. Rick Peterson, LAc, MSTOM, Acupuncturist in San Diego

Mr. Rick Peterson

Acupuncturist, LAc, MSTOM

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Office

The Healing Point
2645 First Avenue
San Diego, California 92103
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Contact Information

phone: (619) 239-7516
fax: (619) 239-7606

“A proven and recognized Master of Traditional Oriental Medicine with a record founded on assessment and diagnostic expertise followed by targeted treatments with primary focus on determining and meeting the needs of the patients (and their families) while adhering to the guidelines and objectives of the care-providing organization. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with patients and inspire trust and respect. Courteous, empathetic, patient, and friendly with major strengths in diagnosing, examining, listening, and determining and administering proper treatment.

I specialize in herbal medicine, PTOSD, stress disorder, weight loss, facial rejuvenation, sexual dysfunctions, infertility, pregnancies (up to labor), sciatic nerve pain, migraines, addictions, back, disc problems, allergies, gastrointestinal diseases, neurological diseases, and movement disorders. I utilize medical massage (employing acupressure, deep tissue massage, myofascial release, circulatory massage, and tuina.

I educate my patients on various exercises that promote proper body dynamics and I also provide nutritional advice to patients to speed in the recovery process and increase vitality.”

Health and wellness are within your reach.

GENERAL
  • Gender: Male
  • Years in Practice: < 1 Year
  • Avg Cost (per session): $60 - $70
  • Sliding Scale: No
  • Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
  • Accepted Insurance Plans:
    • Aetna
    • Alliance
    • BlueCross and/or BlueShield
    • PacifiCare
  • Please ask about your health
    insurance coverage when you
    arrange your first visit.
CLIENT FOCUS
  • Gender: All
  • Alternative Languages: Conversational Spanish
  • Age: Adolescents, Adults, Children, Elders
QUALIFICATIONS
  • School: Pacific College of Oriental Medicine
  • Year Graduated: 2007
  • License No. and State: AC12030 California
SPECIALTIES
(Strengths in green)
  • Back and Disc Problems
  • Digestion or Intestine
  • Headache/Migraine
  • Orthopedics
  • Sexual Dysfunction
  • Addiction
  • Allergies
  • Arthritis
  • Birthing
  • Blood Pressure
  • Breathing/Lungs
  • Cholesterol
  • Colds, Cough and Flu
  • Depression/Anxiety
  • Diabetes
  • Diet and Nutrition
  • Emotional Wellbeing
  • Eyes
  • Feet
  • Muscle Aches, Sprains and Strains
  • Pain Management
  • Pregnancy
  • Skin Problems/Dermatology
  • Sleep/Insomnia
  • Spinal Problems
  • Stress
  • Weight Management
  • Women's Health/ObGyn
  • Yeast
TREATMENT PREFERENCES
  • Style/Type:
    Auricular Acupuncture
    Five-Element Acupuncture
    Traditional Chinese Acupuncture
    Trigger Point Acupuncture
    PNF Stretching
    Myofascial Release Techniques
    Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
  • Treatment Techniques:
  • Cupping
  • Electroacupuncture
  • Gua Sha
  • Heat
  • Moxibustion
  • Tuina
  • Infrared Heat Therapy
  • Aromatherapy
  • Cranial Sacral Therapy
EASY ACCESS
Last Modified: 12 Oct 2009