Margaret Batzer, Registered Acupuncturist

12/05/2015

Great news for people with lymph edema!

A Memorial Sloan Kettering study suggests that lymphedema of the arm, a swelling that can occur following breast cancer treatment, may be reduced by acupuncture.

27/03/2015

Great study on acupuncture!

Acupuncture outperformed sham treatments and standard care when used by people suffering from osteoarthritis, migraines and chronic back, neck and shoulder pain.

03/06/2014

Spring allergies? 10% off of your acupuncture treatment for seasonal allergies in June!

26/09/2013

Thanks to Memorial Medical Center and all who worked to organize the West Michigan Cancer Symposium last Saturday. It was a fine and informative event. Thanks to all who attended!

12/09/2013

I will be speaking about Acupuncture and Cancer Care at the West Michigan Cancer Symposium next Saturday, September 21 during the mid-morning session. If you or a loved one has been touched by cancer, join us at West Shore Community College. Preregistration is required, and continental breakfast and lunch are included.

26/02/2013

Paula Jasper and Jared Crockett of MI News 26 came to Anytime Fitness in Cadillac to interview me about the benefits of acupuncture last week. You can view it here.

Acupuncture is a supplemental from of healing that has been around for generations. Paula Jasper takes a closer look at what is involved and the benefits.

06/02/2013

Would you like Medicare to cover Acupuncture? Sign this petition to recognize Acupuncturists as healthcare providers under the Social Security Act. We need 25,000 signatures by Feb. 10 for the Obama administration to review this request. Thank you!

Despite overwhelming evidence of the positive impact acupuncturist have on patient health, they are not recognized as healthcare providers under the Social Security Act and, therefore, cannot be paid by Medicare for therapy management . The Social Security Act does recognize other healthcare profess...

04/01/2013

Thank you Harvard Medical School for your update on acupuncture!

Acupuncture has been used to treat most pain conditions, including low back pain, shingles and other nerve pain, hand and knee pain, headache, fibromyalgia, and menstrual pain.

20/12/2012

Got headaches or migraines? Acupuncture can help! This article cites four different studies that demonstrate acupuncture's efficacy for headaches.

Are you plagued by chronic headaches? Scientific research shows that acupuncture can be more effective than medication in reducing the severity and f

07/12/2012

Have you been wondering about how Obamacare will affect Acupuncture coverage? This article has some updates.

As states finalize what benefits they want guaranteed under the new health care law, it is becoming increasingly clear that what services are received will vary in part by location.

09/08/2012

Great points about preparation for your acupuncture treatment!

Acupuncture isn't really into hard-and-fast rules. However, there are some general rules of thumb when it comes to preparing for an acupuncture appointment.

31/08/2011

Margaret Batzer, R.Ac., is in the first group of acupuncturists to be registered with the state of Michigan!