Academy of Natural Medicine

Academy of Natural Medicine is an acupuncturist in South Ogden, UT, serving the Weber County area with non-surgical, non-prescription alternatives and holistic care. The practice offers chiropractic care, acupuncture and dry needling, laser therapy, electro therapy, and ultrasound therapy to patients seeking a total healthcare approach. Dr. Thomas M. Benhard, D.C., leads the clinic, which holds a rating of 4.70 from its customers.

The clinic's philosophy centers on treating overall health through natural, integrative methods. Chiropractic care at the practice extends beyond neck and back pain to address joint function, recognizing that all joints contain nerves signaling vibration, temperature, motion, and balance to the brain. Acupuncture services include both traditional acupuncture, which stimulates specific acupoints to rebalance the flow of Qi and promote healing, and dry needling, a technique using acupuncture needles to reduce muscle spasm, release scarring and adhesions, and increase blood flow to injured areas. Dry needling is particularly effective for trigger points, myofascial pain, and joint and tendon pain.

The clinic employs low-level cold laser therapy, which energizes cells to produce new reparative cells and stimulate nitric oxide, increasing circulation and aiding pain relief. Electro therapy applications include TENS devices to reduce pain and potentially decrease pain medication use, as well as therapies targeting inflammatory proteins and muscle rehabilitation. Ultrasound therapy uses high-frequency sound waves penetrating approximately three-quarters of an inch into deep tissue, reaching nerves and joints that are normally difficult to treat.

The practice is located on Washington Boulevard near Mill Creek, about 0.2 miles from 12th Street, with West Stadium Park and Ogden Preparatory Academy roughly half a mile away and High Adventure Park nearby at 0.6 miles.

With a 4.70 rating reflecting the experiences of its reviewed customers, Academy of Natural Medicine provides an established holistic healthcare option for the South Ogden and Weber County community.