John regularly refers to and receives referrals from Medical Doctors, Chiropractors and other health care providers. These relationships have proven to be extremely valuable to the patients and health care providers. John is interested in creating integrated care through strong relations so patients can receive the best care available.

There is a tremendous body of scientific research sponsored by United States medical schools and other reputable organizations, supporting and validating the use of TCM to treat biomedical conditions. According to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, 1 out of 3 patients received care from an alternative healthcare provider in 1990. The Eisenberg Study, sponsored by the NIH, indicated that 50% of all out of pocket medical care was for "alternative medicine."

While relatively new in the United States, in many other countries, acupuncture has played an important role in public healthcare to provide safe, affordable and effective treatments to patients for over 2,000 years.

As a healthcare provider, you may want to refer your patients to an acupuncturist for the following reasons:

1. Appreciation: Patients referred to John by their Medical Doctors have expressed a deeper appreciation for the care given to them by their Medical Doctors.
2. Results: We have seen significantly demonstrable changes, as evidenced by laboratory testing in a wide range of problems. Some of these changes include:

triglyceride level drops from over 300 to the mid 80s in a matter of weeks 200 point drops in cholesterol levels 80 year old female patient developing normal T score levels after showing osteoporotic levels of hip and spinal bone mass a few years earlier

3. In Vitro Success: Scientific studies have shown 40% increases in the success of in vitro fertilization procedures when used in conjunction with acupuncture.
4. Sperm Health: Laboratory results show a tremendous increase in sperm count, motility, and improved morphology after a few weeks of treatment.
5. Alternative to Drugs: Patients may benefit from acupuncture when pharmaceutical drugs do not give desirable results or when the patient cannot take medications due to side-effects. As a healthcare provider, you can gain satisfaction knowing that you can give your patients viable options when there are no suitable pharmaceutical treatments available.
6. Alternative to Surgery: Many medical conditions improve with acupuncture without the need of surgical interventions.
7. Support Western Treatments: Acupuncture is successful at reducing side-effects of western medications. You can refer your patients to an acupuncturist for adjunct therapy to allopathic treatments.
8. Chronic Disease: Chinese Medicine is based on the systemic holistic patterns of the individual. Patients receiving care with Chinese Medicine have shown lower incidence of and greater recovery from chronic degenerative disease.
9. Build Trust: It has been shown that being able to answer a patient's questions about alternative therapies, including acupuncture and providing appropriate referrals, builds trust in their primary physician. Most patients appreciate an open discussion of complementary therapies.

Referrals to John Nieters, L.Ac. for acupuncture and TCM will be appreciated by your patients. Please feel free to contact our office for further information.