Treating PTSD
In another amazing way that acupuncture fits in our healthcare system the military is using it to treat PTSD. The Archives of General Psychiatry estimated that as many as 17 percent of the veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan have PTSD which can cause symptoms including anger and depression. There are numerous programs now offering acupuncture and other alternative treatments along with counseling, cognitive therapy and medications. According to reports, in July 2008 Army Chief of Staff General George Casey visited one of the programs and said it was “the most innovative program that I’ve seen”.
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Hours of Operation
| Monday & Tuesday | 10:00a - 2:00p |
| Wednesday, Thursday & Friday | 8:00a - 5:00p |
Our Fees
| Consultation | Complimentary |
| Initial Office Visit | $125 |
| Additional Office Visits | $75 |
Our Location
The Acupuncture Clinic is located in the heart of Shandon, four blocks from the intersection of Devine Street & Millwood Avenue.
What Our Patients Are Saying
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.
This did not hurt a bit. As a matter of fact it felt great, soothing and relaxing. I slept during the treatment and really feel much better, with less pain and easier movement. I was skeptical and worried about the treatment hurting me. I am...
Ray C. - Lexington, 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.
I have suffered with chronic migraine headaches for years. I have tried everything and nothing seemed to help. Acupuncture has decreased the number and severity of my headaches
L.F. - Jonesville, 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
My Spinal Osteoarthritis has been helped considerably since acupuncture treatments. My hip pain has gone from 12½ to ½ on a 1 to 10 scale. Someday I will be completely pain free. I should have started acupuncture treatments sooner.
D.S. - Columbia, 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 came to the Acupuncture Clinic after exhausting all other methods of medications and physical therapy for a closed head injury and dislocated jaw. After major surgery on my TMJ joint and jaw, I lived two years without being able to open my mouth...
S.P. - Augusta, G.A.