Alternative Health is a full service natural medicine clinic located at 406 State St., Sterling, Colorado, offering chiropractic and oriental medicine. Phone 970-526-6252. Dr. Thomas McCroskey is a licensed chiropractor. He submits applications for insurance reimbursement when applicable. Feees are otehrwise modest. Dr. McCroskey is certified by the Colorado Board of Chiropractic Examiners to perform acupuncture. Extensive training in oriental medicine includes dispensiing herbal medicine. Five or six crude herbs specifically prescribed for the presenting condition are given to the patient who is instructed in how to simmer the mixture into a tea consumed at home. Advice on physical rehabilitation is given to nearly all patients. Orthopedic supports are also available.