Services Offered at Eastern Carolina MEDICINE
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is the cornerstone of our practice at Eastern Carolina Medicine. Our licensed acupuncturists use fine, sterile needles to stimulate specific points on the body, helping to restore balance and promote healing. Acupuncture can be used to treat a wide range of conditions, including pain, stress, and digestive disorders.
Chiropractic
Chiropractic is a form of alternative medicine concerned with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system, especially of the spine.
Rehabilitation
We offer many rehabilitation services such as stretching, exercises, cupping, gua sha, electric muscle stem, and power plate exercises.
interventional pain management
Dr. Stephen Tuel, Physiatrist
Dr. Tuel is a Medical Doctor with his specialty being Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Physiatrists treat a wide variety of medical conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, nerves, bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and tendons. Dr. Tuel offers spine, joint, and trigger point injections for Fibromyalgia, neck, and back pain. Dr. Tuel does not prescribe controlled substances at this location.
Therapeutic massage
Massage Therapy
Ruthelle Yonce provides therapeutic massages on Friday mornings at Eastern Carolina Medicine. A Therapeutic Massage can help reduce muscle tension, improved circulation, reduce stress hormones, relaxation, increased joint mobility and flexibility, and much more.
Eastern Carolina Medicine acupuncture
The World Health Organization Recommends Acupuncture For Over 100 Conditions Which Include:
-TMJ
-Gout
-Depression
-Anxiety
-Migraines
-Bells Palsy
-Sciatica
-Cancer Pain
-Infertility
-PCOS
-Insomnia
-Trigeminal Neuralgia
-Hyper/ Hypotension
-Peripheral Neuropathy
-Radiculopathy
-Musculoskeletal Pain
-Addiction- Tobacco, Alcohol, and Drugs
-Osteoarthritis/ Rheumatoid Arthritis
-Bulging/ Herniated Discs
meet our team
Dr. Joseph Carter
Dr. Joseph Carter
Dr. Joseph Carter
Dr. Carter is the first person in South Carolina to be given permission to practice acupuncture by the South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners. He has Fellowship in the International Academy of Clinical Acupuncture. Diplomat in Acupuncture Degree from the Shanghai Research Institute of
Acupuncture & National Commission for the Certific
Dr. Carter is the first person in South Carolina to be given permission to practice acupuncture by the South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners. He has Fellowship in the International Academy of Clinical Acupuncture. Diplomat in Acupuncture Degree from the Shanghai Research Institute of
Acupuncture & National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in Washington, DC (NCCAOM). Dr. Carter has a Certificate in Impairment Rating National College in Chicago Logan College in St. Louis.
He has been in practice for 45 years, and has served three times as Vice President of the South Carolina Chiropractic Association.
He provides Acupuncture, Chiropractic care, and more.
Dr. Ryan Mitchell
Dr. Joseph Carter
Dr. Joseph Carter
Originally from Kansas, Dr. Mitchell completed his studies at Cleveland Chiropractic College in Kansas City.
Practicing for 20+ years, Dr. Mitchell joins us with immense knowledge in chiropractic care and sports medicine. He provides Chiropractic Care and Nerve Conduction Studies.
Interventional pain management
Dr. Stephen Tuel, M.D.
- American Board-certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation; Board examiner
- Residency at Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, IL
- St. Joseph's Rehabilitation Hospital, Albuquerque, NM; Medical Director
- University of Virginia Medical School, Charlottesville, VA; Assistant Professor, Director of Head Injury Rehabilitation, Associate Director of PM&R Residency
- Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX; Associate Professor with tenure, Director of Fellowship Programs in PM&R; Ass't Professor, Division of Restorative Neurology
- National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD; Director, Clinical Practices Program, National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research
auricular detox
Jamie Bohan, ADS
Ruthelle Yonce, ADS
Jamie Bohan, ADS
Jamie Bohan, originally from Oklahoma City, has been a Chiropractic Assistant for over 12 years. Jamie is currently a student at Jung Tao School of Acupuncture and Classical Chinese Medicine and will graduate in 2028 with her Masters in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine . Jamie became a certified Acudetox Specialist in 2023 and
Jamie Bohan, originally from Oklahoma City, has been a Chiropractic Assistant for over 12 years. Jamie is currently a student at Jung Tao School of Acupuncture and Classical Chinese Medicine and will graduate in 2028 with her Masters in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine . Jamie became a certified Acudetox Specialist in 2023 and is enjoying assisting those in the Florence community who are on their road to recovery.
NADA PROTOCOL
Ruthelle Yonce, ADS
Jamie Bohan, ADS
Acudetox is an acupuncture protocol developed by the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA) to help reduce withdrawal and cravings associated with substance abuse disorder. The treatment involves the placement of 5 small, sterilized, disposable needles into specific points in each ear. Acudetox is acupuncture for addiction
Acudetox is an acupuncture protocol developed by the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA) to help reduce withdrawal and cravings associated with substance abuse disorder. The treatment involves the placement of 5 small, sterilized, disposable needles into specific points in each ear. Acudetox is acupuncture for addiction. It is also used after trauma to reduce mental health symptoms such as anxiety, depression, sleep issues, stress, PTSD, and trauma. To learn more go to acudetox.com
Ruthelle Yonce, ADS
Ruthelle Yonce, ADS
Ruthelle Yonce, ADS
Ruthelle Yonce became an Acudetox Specialist in 2023. Ruthelle loves connection to nature, family, and friends. Her love of connection touches everyone she meets. Ruthelle has been a craniosacral therapist for ten years. Her work goes deep, always holding space for healing, and offers a loving touch. She has called Florence home since 2000.
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Eastern Carolina Medicine
3124 South Cashua Drive, Florence, South Carolina 29501, United States
Hours
Open today | 08:00 am – 05:00 pm |
Closed on National Holidays.
