 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 Grand Junction office unlimited times at no charge providing
you don’t smoke.
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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.
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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?
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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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you have any other locations?
844 Grand Avenue, Suite C, Grand Junction, CO 81501 is our only location in Colorado
or Western Colorado.
Our founders location is in St Louis, MO. If you know someone near there,
Please have them visit their web site 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.
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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 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?
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