Testimonials

Adept at his practice of acupuncture

Steve Phillips is knowledgeable and adept at his practice of acupuncture. I can personally recommend his skill based on my personal experience.

I had suffered a neck injury at work and had all of the clinical signs of cervical disc impingement (pain, decreased muscle strength and loss of range of motion). After just one acupuncture session with Steve, all of these symptoms improved. I never had to take narcotic painkillers.

Steve also helped me with the nausea associated with early pregnancy. After just one session I had regained my appetite. After a few sessions, the nausea almost disappeared.

R. Arora, D.O. (Doctor of Osteopathy)

Treated (for): Disc Herniation and Disc Degeneration, Morning Sickness, Nausea, Neck Pain, Testimonials from Health Professionals

Without acupuncture, I would be unable to work—or play!

Hi Steve

Thank you for improving the quality of my life. I have a bulging disc, and without acupuncture, I would be unable to work—or play! The improvement in my neck is miraculous. I was skeptical at first but no longer. You provide a valuable tool for health and well being. Thank you again.

Charlotte S.

Treated (for): Disc Herniation and Disc Degeneration, Neck Pain

Acupuncture has helped manage the pain

I have been treated with Acupuncture for the past 10 years. I originally started using Acupuncture to help manage the pain from sciatic nerves in my lower back from a disc problem. When my tendonitis in my elbow flared up Acupuncture helped that as well. I suffered a bad fall and broke my tibia and femur; Acupuncture has helped manage the pain that radiates in my knee and leg. Acupuncture even helps with the common cold.

Linda S.
Sacramento

Treated (for): Disc Herniation and Disc Degeneration, Elbow Pain, Knee Pain, Lateral Epicondylitis, Pain Management, Sciatica, Tennis Elbow

I felt the difference in my well being

This is my testimonial to the treatment given by Steve Phillips, M.A., L.Ac. Maybe I should tell you my story. I was in an auto accident in 10/2006 and I had chiropractic care for 45 months, it helped for a while and so I saw a massage therapist and that helped for a while, but there were still symptoms that were not getting better, so I went to see a M.D. who took a few tests and found that I had a cervical disc herniation at C-6/C-7. Then I was treated with injections, yoga stretches and exercises with physical rehabilitation. I tried drugs given by my doctor: anti-inflammatory, steroid, melthylprednisone, fletanyl patches, methadone, 12 arvocet. The drugs helped very little and caused me more pain with different symptoms—severe vomiting and abdominal pain. So I have to say that after all of this I was getting very depressed. The feeling of hopelessness was very strong.

That’s when I came to see Steve Phillips, M.A., L.Ac. He is my acupuncturist and so far my life saver! I am feeling very little pain and I am sleeping again, not crying during the day and night or while trying to do my job.

I have only seen him 4 times and its the best I felt since the accident. I pray that he will be able to make me better and not have to have any surgery. I guess time will tell. But if there is anyone out there in pain give acupuncture a try.

It’s not been painful to me in fact after each time, I feel so relaxed, I can think better and do just about everything I used to be able to do again.

I am so very grateful to Steve Phillips for his healing work to my disabling pain. Not only was my body in a great deal of pain, but my mental state was being affected, and after the 2nd treatment I felt the difference in my well being. I have hope for my future again. I hope my story can help you find hope again too.

Grateful,

Sonia R., age 45-50

Treated (for): Disc Herniation and Disc Degeneration, Neck Pain, Pain Management, Relaxation, Well Being

So much better

After a year of life-altering neck pain and migraines caused by herniated discs, which was never helped by months of physical therapy or anti-inflammatories, I felt desperate. My family was planning a week long vacation (to Disneyland) over Thanksgiving week and I couldn’t bear the thought of being in pain the entire time. So I researched the internet until I found Steve Phillips and gave him a call. He was able to get me in within a few days. By the time I went for the first time, I had no motion and constant pain, not to mention I came down with the head cold of a lifetime. When I arrived for my first appointment I was a mess. Steve treated my neck as well as offered to clear up my head. I was very skeptical about acupuncture but figured I had nothing to lose. Within minutes on the ride home, I had full motion of my neck and no pain! And my sinuses cleared. It was amazing. I had a couple more treatments before leaving for vacation and I was amazed that I had absolutely no pain during the entire trip. Not only that but I went on every single ride with my kids (including the Matterhorn) and never felt a twinge of pain or stiffness. Now I never have to take pain medicine and I have had a major reduction in the number of migraines I get. My neck pain is so much better and when it does get aggravated, the next treatment clears it again. It’s amazing.

Victoria Micheels

Treated (for): Disc Herniation and Disc Degeneration, Headaches, Migraine and Tension Headaches, Neck Pain

I was sick and tired of being sick and tired

The interesting thing about acupuncture is that you don’t necessarily have to believe in it. Sure it always helps if you truly believe, but for me, I had no strong feelings about it one way or another. When I found Steve Phillips, I was at the point where I figured I’ll give this a try since conventional Western medicine and even naturopathic, holistic, and integrative medicine had not helped me much. I was discouraged, burned out and weary from searching for solutions to my health challenges.

All the king’s horses and all the king’s men couldn’t put me back together again.

After spending what I’ll just call “an embarrassing amount of $$” on two naturopaths in Mid-Town Sacramento as well as two other practitioners in the Bay Area, I somehow stumbled upon Steve’s website one day while doing some research on the Internet. I sent him an e-mail to set up an appointment. I hoped this new approach would help but I wasn’t going to get my hopes up anymore. That was even too much trouble. Well, this “on the fence” believer was shocked when after about five treatments, my health changed dramatically for the better. Wow! This really works! Steve was able to quickly focus in on the problems, put together a treatment plan and do what all these other doctors and naturopaths had not been able to do — put me back together again.

My main issues were fatigue, malaise, digestive problems, Candida, thyroid. No wonder nobody could help me as that’s quite a list. But you see, that’s the wonderful thing about acupuncture. It’s all about stimulating the correct energy points just enough (I think Steve calls these Meridian Points) throughout the body and thereby bringing about balance and harmony to the entire system.

I have my life back!

Steve recommended treating the Candida with anti-fungals/Chinese herbs but everything else he treated with acupuncture. I’m not the same tired person I was the first day I walked into the clinic. Today I have more energy and just a greater sense of well being overall. My digestion has improved and continues to get better. A few tiny needles vs. a ton of overpriced “natural” supplements. Who knew. Hey, life is good again!

Steve Phillips

During my long journey to take control of my health, I’ve met many health practitioners, but I can honestly say that I’ve never met anyone who is so passionate about his work and has such a genuine compassion for his patients. I feel so safe and comfortable talking with Steve because he really listens to my concerns and never passes judgment. He is extremely intelligent, intuitive and gifted at his life work. He is open-minded, supportive, professional and willing to go that extra mile if needed. I call him the Magic Man with the magic hands. He knows exactly where and how to place each needle to make me feel better and bring about the healing that I need.

I believe in acupuncture and I believe that I have finally found a therapist who cares about my health and well being. Thank you, Steve. I appreciate you so very much!

Susan
Sacramento, CA

Treated (for): Digestive Disorders, Energy Enhancement and Energy Balancing, Fatigue, General Health, Well Being

Still in shock how quickly Steve was able to “fix” me

At the suggestion of my wife (who has no experience with acupuncture), I decided to try acupuncture. For over a year, I had been suffering with severe diarrhea, nausea, lack of appetite, weight loss, and a complete lack of energy. I’ve been seen by several G.I. specialists, had a myriad of tests, and was given all sorts of medications to help the symptoms. But, no diagnosis, my insurance paying out more than $200,000 in hospital stays, referals to U.C. Davis and UCSF. So, although I was a bit reluctant and a bit skeptical, I decided to make an appointment with Steve. I am still in shock how quickly Steve was able to “fix” me. After the first visit, I felt better. But the symptoms came back after the third day. But after the second treatment a week later, I felt great! I still go to Steve (it has been about 4 weeks now), because I just want to make sure I’m completely cured. Now my wife has an appointment to take care of her headaches.

I also had some stiffness and soreness in my shoulder, and thought I might as well see if Steve could do something for that. It too improved after the first visit, and since the second visit, it has felt great. I am now an absolute believer in acupuncture, and especially a believer in Steve.

Bob W.

Treated (for): Digestive Disorders, General Health, Shoulder Pain

Acupuncture has and is improving my life

p>IBS no longer controls my life! After 15 years of ever increasing medication, IBS still dictated what, when and if I could function. Acupuncture has and is improving my life. Three sessions hinted at relief. Six sessions allowed me to begin dropping off medication. And now? No longer trapped, free to leave the house any time, travel, play. All freedom and joy. Hurrah for acupuncture!

Sybil

Treated (for): Digestive Disorders, Irritable Bowel Syndrome

I have lost about 20 lbs the right way, slowly

To whom it may concern: I met Steve by letting my fingers do the walking, and called him because I could pronounce his last name.

I am a diabetic, and at the time my blood sugars were still high, I was out of energy, and things did not function correctly (male parts). I was not sleeping properly, and was up five times at least during the night, and had foul smelling urine. I was drinking large quantities of water, and my weight was out of control.

My blood sugars are now normal, and became normal in three weeks. My sleep is a lot better, I am not as thirsty, my energy level is higher, my urine is normal in color and odor, and I have lost about 20 lbs the right way, slowly. I have changed my diet, and am not quite as hungry.

In short Steve is competent, kind hearted, and I consider him to be one of the best in the health care field, and alternative medicine. I take what he has to say to heart because I believe he has his patients/clients best interest at heart. Any advice he gives I gladly take.

Sincerely and respectfully submitted,

Randall S.

Treated (for): Diabetes, Fatigue

I can walk a lot further

I came to Steve Phillips for relief of my Peripheral Neuropathy in my feet. I started to get relief on the balls of my feet by the third visit. He really has helped me and now I can walk a lot further without me feet hurting. I have been a diabetic now for 35 years.

Linda E., age 64

Treated (for): Diabetes, Pain Management, Peripheral Neuropathy

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