How long does the
procedure take?Allow a maximum of 30 minutes from the
time you arrive. The actual treatment time will be
approximately 10 minutes.
Is it like acupuncture?
No, we use a non-invasive procedure. There is no penetration
of the skin. Acupuncture is an invasive procedure.
Auriculotherapy is a more contemporary procedure than
acupuncture.
Will it hurt?
No, it feels like a pinch or a heat sensation.
How long have
you been in business?
We have been treating patients since 1991 and have
treated over 45,000 people.
What is your success
rate?
We have an 85% success rate with one treatment. If you feel
the urge to smoke after you have been treated, you may return to
our St. Louis office unlimited times at no charge providing you
don’t smoke.
Do you have
a weight reduction program?
Yes; for more information, go to our
Weight Control
page.
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Are there any side
effects?
No, there are no adverse side effects.
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Will I be
able to drive home afterwards?
Yes.
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Do I need to do anything else besides not have nicotine products
two hours before the treatment?
No; however, you are welcome to bring your nicotine products,
lighters, and ashtrays with you and leave them with us, or you
may discard them before you come.
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What is auriculotherapy?
Auriculotherapy is a nerve stimulation on the exterior of the
ears.
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Can you treat
someone who is pregnant?
Yes.
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Can you treat someone who has had a heart attack, stroke,
pacemaker, or defibrillator?
Yes, yes, yes, and yes if the pacemaker is shielded. If it is
10 years or older, you should consult your physician or
pacemaker manufacturer.
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Can you treat someone who has a hearing loss or hearing aids?
Yes. You will remove them during the treatment.
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Do I need to supplement this with any other treatment?
No. In fact, you should not use any other form of nicotine
with this procedure. Do not change any of the medications your
physician has currently prescribed for you.
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Do you treat other
addictions?
We treat nicotine and caffeine addiction as well as
weight reduction.
However, only nicotine addiction is treated
on site.
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Do you treat chewers?
Yes. We treat any type of nicotine addiction – chewing,
snuff, nicotine patches, nicotine gum, nicotine lozenges, etc.
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Do you treat minors?
Youth 17 years old and under must be accompanied by a parent
or have written permission from his guardian. The youth must be
motivated to quit on his own and not by the insistence of
the parent.
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Will I gain weight?
Not all patients gain weight simply because they stop
smoking. If this is a concern, the therapist will weigh you at
the initial visit. Should you gain five
pounds within a month of treatment, call the office immediately.
You are able to visit the St. Louis office for two auriculotherapy weight treatments. These treatments will make
the patient feel full before they actually are, thus causing them
to eat less.
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Do you have any
other locations?
No, our only office is in Chesterfield, MO. However, we will
travel to any location in the United States for an
on site treatment.
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Do you offer gift
certificates?
Yes. Gift certificates are a great idea for special occasions
such as birthdays, get well gifts, pregnancy announcements, etc.
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Do
you confirm the appointment?
Yes, we will contact you.
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What are
your treatment hours in St. Louis?
We offer appointments every day except Sunday.
The telephones are covered 24/7; however, emergency return calls are made
between the hours of 9:00 AM and 8:00 PM only.
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What form of
payment is accepted?
Payment may be made by check, cash, MasterCard or Visa.
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Does
insurance cover the treatment?
Check with your insurance company or employee health plan. If
requested, we will provide you a receipt with the necessary
information after you’ve been treated. Full payment is required at
the time of service.
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Can you
recommend a place to stay? Local hotel purveyors
offer discounted rates for Leslie-CamŽ patients. Ask us
for details.
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