Russell County Hospital officials say the response to the recently opened Glow Pharm Med Spa has been overwhelming, with interest coming from Russell and surrounding counties.
WJRS NEWS spoke with the hospital’s Chief Operating Officer, Jansen Reader, about the response to the new facility.
Reader also announced the addition of Dr. Mateo Bernal to the Med Spa. Bernal is a licensed acupuncturist in Kentucky and will initially focus on working with people who have Alpha-Gal Syndrome.
Raised in Louisville and a graduate of the University of Louisville, Dr. Mateo has practiced Chinese medicine since 2009. He earned a master’s degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine and later obtained a doctorate in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Five Branches University.
His additional training includes certification in neuro-acupuncture.
Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) is a delayed food allergy that can cause hives, abdominal pain, or even life-threatening anaphylaxis long after a meal. Often dismissed as stress, reflux, or gallbladder problems, AGS is one of the most misunderstood conditions today.
Alpha-Gal Syndrome is becoming more prevalent, with the Lake Cumberland area being one of the most highly affected areas in the state.
To make an appointment with Dr. Mateo, or if you have questions, you can call the Med Spa at 270-866-7000 or e-mail [email protected]
