Testimonial for Steve Phillips' Acupuncture Practice
Kaiser Permanente referred me to Steve for relief of long standing back pain radiating into both legs. Additionally, I have Fibromyalgia. My hope is to stay off pain medication as much as possible, instead relying upon acupuncture.
This was my first acupuncture experience. Surprisingly the period of time while the needles are in place is actually pleasurable due to an incredibly deep relaxation manifest during the session. However no lasting pain relief of any magnitude occurred after the first three sessions. Then, following my forth session a leap occurred; I could walk better due to reduced pain with straighter posture and increased leg strength. These positive results continued to expand with further treatment. Exacerbations of pain and stiffness occur if I miss my twice monthly sessions.
On some visits with Steve, I might also have sinus pain or headache. On those occasions besides the usual acupuncture points my added symptoms are targeted resulting in instant relief. Even abdominal bloating responds immediately to acupuncture. Steve adapts the treatment to changing symptoms.
I am sold on acupuncture for pain relief. Also I am sold on Steve's practice due to his calm, gracious, and professional manner. There exists an aura of peace in Steve's office; never a wait to be seen, only a smooth, quiet and efficient work flow. I highly recommend acupuncture to my friends and always suggest they see Steve.
Margaret Ann Dirks, RN, NP, MPH
I have been a patient of Steve Phillips for 16 years. His treatments have helped me to feel better so many times it's difficult to remember the different problems I have had that he has helped me with.
I had been having problem with sinus headaches, one side of my head always hurt more than the other. The regular doctor gave me many medications, some would help but when the dosage was gone the pain would come back.
I was tired of taking so many antibiotics when a friend suggested I should try acupuncture with Steve. I did so and received the most relief from pain I had in months. I was so happy with the outcome and could hardly believe it.
I moved to Stimson Beach and was there for five years. The climate was so much better for me. However, I still received acupuncture treatments.
Due to other health problems, I returned to Sacramento to be close to my daughter and her family. After about six months, I started having sinus pain and my doctor wanted to start with the antibiotics again. I am once more receiving treatments and getting great results.
I would suggest anyone having pain should give acupuncture a try. I'm sure you will be happy with the outcome.
Betty G.
Steve Phillips is a knowledgeable and caring physician. I have had the privilege of knowing Dr. Steve for over three years. He is straight forward in his treatment and very honest.
I had sinus headaches and severe hay fever allergies each spring season. While taking all the recommended pharmaceuticals I still suffered. One January I decided to see Dr. Steve monthly to begin a curious experiment of inner strengthening and healing hoping to improve the inescapable torment of spring. Unbelievably April, May, June came along and I experienced absolutely no symptoms at all. I was hoping for relief and received a full pardon!
There have been times when my energy flow was "off"… I mentioned it before a treatment and with the proper placement of needles I could honestly feel my energy align itself. I have called at the last moment feeling a cold or flu trying to grab me. Dr. Steve would manage to find time to see me and after the one hour treatment the symptoms had evaporated! Amazing!
I highly recommend Steve Phillips to anyone willing to try acupuncture for relief and healing. I am no longer skeptical; I remain grateful.
—Angela C.