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Justin Thornton

Acupuncturist

Justin Thornton is an acupuncturist practicing in Cary, NC. Dr. Thornton 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. Thornton treats the patients condition. Many of the bodys systems respond to acupuncture, and it can treat physical pain as well as emotional stress.
Justin Thornton
  • Cary, NC
  • Accepting new patients

How quickly does acupuncture work for migraines?

It depends on how long you've had migraines for, but people can resolve migraines if they're experiencing one almost immediately in a lot of cases. To keep them away often requires READ MORE
It depends on how long you've had migraines for, but people can resolve migraines if they're experiencing one almost immediately in a lot of cases. To keep them away often requires at least 6-8 treatments done weekly, sometimes more depending on their severity.

Can acupuncture cure dry eyes?

Short answer: yes. Acupuncture can help with a lot of eye conditions including dry eyes, eye floaters, and excessively watery eyes.

What is ear acupuncture good for?

Hey there, great question!

Ear acupuncture is typically used for neurologic stress disorders such as PTSD, addiction, anxiety, smoking cessation, etc.