An initial visit typically lasts for about 60 minutes. Each treatment after that lasts for about 45 minutes. We try to stay on time because your time is as valuable as ours. We do not double-book appointments for the same reason.
Athens Regional Medical Center's Mind Body Institute
Helping individuals, families and communities achieve optimal health and vitality through the integration of education; tools for healthy living; caring, professional guidance; and research.
This is my second experience with acupuncture and it appears to be working well for tendonitis in my elbow thanks to you. I am very excited to be pain free and have a life again. J.D. - Lugoff, S.C.
How did you do that? I hardly felt a thing during the treatment and now I hardly feel my pain. This is only the third treatment and it is better than it has been in four years. L.S.C. - Camden, S.C.
Approximately 12 years ago, my family physician suggested that I visit Dr. Bill Skelton to see if he could relieve my headaches and treat allergy and sinus problems. Dr. Skelton's treatments were effective; however, I do continue on a... A.M. - Chapin, S.C.
I have been a patient of Dr. Skelton for almost 15 years. I have had neck and shoulder pain for years. Acupuncture controls this pain. Fifteen years ago I was told that surgery was the only alternative, but guess what, I still haven't had... E.E. - Murrells Inlet, S.C.
The Acupuncture Clinic was recommended to help reduce chronic pain and muscle spasms and to try and reduce the amount of pain medications I was taking. I still have good days and bad days, but I know that without acupuncture I would not have... A.J. - Columbia, S.C.
I smoked two packs a day for over 30 years and have tried all types of ways to quit. Your treatment was the easiest of them all and so far is working to the point that I have stopped the longest in my life. I like the way you explained the... Edward - Columbia, S.C.
I have suffered from migraines for years and even though acupuncture hasn't cured me of them, the frequency and severity of the attacks have diminished significantly. T.P. - Columbia, S.C.
I have had acupuncture before by others but no one else has provided relief in such a short time. Your style is much more gentle and you just seem to know where to treat me. P.M. - Columbia, S.C.
When I experienced back pain from muscle spasms, I tried lots of treatments including traditional medicine, chiropractic, massage and deep-tissue realignment. Finally someone suggested acupuncture, and it work where none of the above did. I've... C.B. - Columbia, S.C.
Before I went to The Acupuncture Clinic I had been to almost every specialist in the world and found no relief. These specialists took thousands of dollars and would either say that they couldn't do anything or my predicament was imaginary. My... Jennifer - Columbia, S.C.
The Acupuncture Clinic should be on everyone's health list. It reduces and eliminates pain. It is a relaxing experience. The staff is great. C.O. - Lexington, S.C.
After trying every conventional therapy suggested to help my balance and pain problems and getting no relief, I decided to try acupuncture. It has helped with both problems and others I have used it for. I encourage everyone I know with chronic... J.M. - Columbia, S.C.