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Acupuncture treatments are studied by Dr. Edward Sheffman (left), former patient attending a three-day course for Ontario doctors at Wellesley Hospita(...)
Acupuncture treatments are studied by Dr. Edward Sheffman (left), former patient attending a three-day course for Ontario doctors at Wellesley Hospita(...)

Acupuncture treatments are studied by Dr. Edward Sheffman (left), former patient attending a three-day course for Ontario doctors at Wellesley Hospita(...)

Date6/7/1974
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Original Toronto Star caption: Acupuncture treatments are studied by Dr. Edward Sheffman (left), former patient attending a three-day course for Ontario doctors at Wellesley Hospital. He watches Prof. Y. King Liu treat nurse Erna Breiteneder. Sheffman said treatment he got for whiplash and other ailments made him electrified with energy.
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