Avera Physician Practices the Ancient Art of Acupuncture

The ancient practice of acupuncture, the placement of needles along nerve pathways or ‘meridians’ to treat conditions ranging from pain to insomnia and diarrhea, is slowly making its way into Western medicine as patients look for drug-free ways to treat their problems. Family Practice Physician Dawn Flickema, MD, of Avera McGreevy Clinic has practiced medicine in Sioux Falls for 15 years and has used acupuncture to complement her practice for the past 2. She received her acupuncture training through a 300 hour CME course for practicing physicians through the University of California, San Francisco and says acceptance is growing.