 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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| 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.
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| 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.
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| Will
it hurt?
No, it feels like a pinch or a heat sensation.
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| How
long has the Leslie-Cam® procedure been used?
The Leslie-Cam® Stop Smoking
procedure has been used since 1991. The St. Louis, MO office has
treated well over 50.000 patients
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| 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
offices to receive free unlimited follow up treatments at no charge
providing you don’t
smoke or use nicotine.
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| 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. (Read
More)
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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 addiction as well as weight
reduction. However, only nicotine addiction is treated on site.
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| Do
you treat minors?
A youth, 17 years old and under must be accompanied by a parent
or have written permission from their guardian. They must be motivated
to quit on their 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 office for one auriculotherapy weight treatment
at no charge. 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?
Our Grand Junction location is: 533 Bogart, Suite E, Grand Junction,
CO 81501. Our Denver Location is 2530 W. 38th Ave. Denver, CO 80211. [Locations]
Our founder 's location is in St Louis, MO. If you know someone
near there, Please have them visit their web site at www.lesliecamstopsmoking.com.
Either office 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. We
will be happy to take your order over the phone and mail gift certificates
and information packets directly to the recipient.
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| Do
you confirm the appointment?
Yes, we will contact you.
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What
are your treatment hours in Grand Junction?
We work by appointment only.
You can schedule an appointment by calling us at (970) 609-7867
(STOP) or use the CONTACT
US form.
We will contact you as soon as possible.
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| What
form of payment is accepted?
Payment may be made by 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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