Testimonials

Ibuprofen wasn’t working

Nine years ago, I endured a car accident that caused me a “whiplash” injury to the right side of my neck. At the time of the accident and for a several months following, I was in a significant amount of pain.

Although it seemed to gradually decrease with the use of ibuprofen and physical therapy. My physical therapist warned me that I would need to keep my body strong with exercise and stretches to prevent further injury or pain. However, what I failed to know at the time was that exercises and stretches wouldn’t be enough. I carried a heavy backpack on one shoulder for many years during my college career. Bad idea!

This act alone increased my injury exponentially more than I anticipated. I always maintained a very healthy lifestyle, exercising and stretching as advised, yet my injury was worsening. About four years after my accident, I had reached the point where my neck and back would spasm out of control, causing excruciating pain to the point where some days I could not function with normal, daily tasks.

This began to happen more frequently, and I was having pain in places I hadn’t before. The pain was radiating through the entire right side of my back, my neck, and my head. It was intolerable. I didn’t know what to do anymore. Ibuprofen wasn’t working, certain exercises seemed to aggravate the pain further, Yoga helped somewhat, but nothing was quite enough. By word of mouth, I heard about Steve Phillips’ acupuncture practice. I had always wanted to try acupuncture but was afraid I couldn’t afford it. Fortunately, I took the risk and
attempted my first visit. Lo and behold, I was able to pay a reasonable cost that allowed me to receive my first treatment. The immediate relief I felt was invaluable. My pain ceased almost instantly, and I found the treatment to be incredibly peaceful and calming. Later, I realized that my back wasn’t going into spasms anymore and I wasn’t accumulating pain like before. I was absolutely thrilled! I finally found a treatment that is effective over a long term and doesn’t require medication that potentially poisons my liver.

I continued going to treatments, a few times a month at first and now once a month for maintenance. A price tag cannot be placed on the relief I experience from acupuncture. I’ve even found that I look forward to my treatments and use the time to clear my mind, relax, meditate, de-stress, or even pray. By the time my treatment is over, I’m out of pain, relaxed, and my mind is clear. I am able to walk out of the clinic in confidence that I can live my life virtually pain free.

I highly recommend acupuncture to anyone seeking pain relief. I am certain you will find the relief you seek, because I most certainly have!

Janelle H. of Antelope, CA age 25-30

Treated (for): Auto Accident, Back Pain - General, Back Pain - Upper, Headaches, Muscle Spasms, Neck Pain, Pain Management, Relaxation, Stress Management

I was in constant pain

Dear Steve:

I wanted to write to let you know how thoroughly surprised and happy I am with the results of the acupuncture treatments I received, and am still receiving, from you for my chronic back and neck pain. When I originally came to you it was as a last ditch effort to avoid a
cervical pain management shot. I was in constant pain from various knots in my shoulder muscles and from four bulging disks in my upper spine. I was worrying out loud to a friend who shared with me his experiences with the treatments. I did not want to get the shot, which would have been the first of many, I feared, so I decided to at least look into acupuncture. And, am I ever glad I did. After the first four treatments my pain had greatly subsided, and I am now getting treatment two or three times a month, and pain is no longer a daily debilitating problem for me.

My husband is probably even happier than I am, because I am now back to being my normal self, and not in constant pain. We’re back to having fun together and I am able to carry on with my life in normal fashion. I cannot convey to you how joyful it is to be able to wake each day and just go out and live, as opposed to being constantly wracked with painful and numbing jolts running down my arms and legs. So, from the bottom of my heart, thank you for the skill and knowledge
you have applied to me and for the confidence you have given me in the art of acupuncture. If any of your patients have any concerns about the treatments you provide just tell them my story. It WILL help them!

Rochelle B.

Treated (for): Back Pain - General, Back Pain - Upper, Disc Herniation and Disc Degeneration, Neck Pain, Pain Management

Dear Steve

Dear Steve,

I would like to thank you for all of your wonderful knowledge and expertise in your practice of acupuncture over these years. As you know I came to you with a debilitating back injury. The treatments you gave to me cured it completely to this day. I have followed your advice with the Chinese Herbs also and they have proven to be of great help with the other minor ailments I have and you are also helping me overcome these also with acupuncture. I am a true believer and tell my friends and acquaintances about your practice. I like the approach you have of having a periodic tune up over time to stay healthy. This has been of a great help also.

I have suffered from back pain for many years. I was recently diagnosed with arthritis in my back. Also have neuropathy from chemotherapy. Since previous treatments didn’t seem to help, I decided to try acupuncture. After a few treatments with Steve, I began to feel better. I continued to see him and over a 6 week period, my back pain and neuropathy has significantly diminished; I have more energy and a more positive outlook toward my health and well being. I not only like Steve’s holistic approach, but his great sense of humor makes sessions enjoyable. I am not extremely fond of needles, but the treatments have been immensely beneficial and so I look forward to my treatments! Thanks Steve!

Also I have appreciated our friendship over the years and your interest and help of me staying healthy.

I wish you the best in your practice as you are a true healer.

Keary B.

Treated (for): Back Pain - General, Back Pain - Middle, Back Pain - Upper, Energy Enhancement and Energy Balancing, General Health

Suffered from back pain for many years

I have suffered from back pain for many years. I was recently diagnosed with arthritis in my back. Also have neuropathy from chemotherapy. Since previous treatments didn’t seem to help, I decided to try acupuncture. After a few treatments with Steve, I began to feel better. I continued to see him and over a 6 week period, my back pain and neuropathy has significantly diminished; I have more energy and a more positive outlook toward my health and well being. I not only like Steve’s holistic approach, but his great sense of humor makes sessions enjoyable. I am not extremely fond of needles, but the treatments have been immensely beneficial and so I look forward to my treatments! Thanks Steve!

Lee Miller

Treated (for): Back Pain - General, Back Pain - Low, Peripheral Neuropathy

Acupuncture is an amazing technique

I have battled depression, chronic insomnia and back pain as long as I can remember. Doctors couldn’t explain the extent of my problems, neither give me medication that would alleviate my symptoms. I was taken 13 different pills a day, to the point that doctors decided to quit prescribing me medication. Nothing helped!

I approached Steve Phillips last February/2008 when I read an article about acupuncture and its amazing results. At first, I have to say, I wasn’t very sure about it as many doctors couldn’t find what was wrong with me, but since I had already given up on traditional medicine, I thought: Why not? What else is there to lose?

First consultation with Steve was a blessing by itself. He spent the longest time just listening to my complains and with great kindness he smiled to me and said not to worry because he was going to help me. I asked about the length of the treatment, having in mind that my doctors treated me for 15 years without success, and Steve calmly answered me that it would take five sessions. I was in dismay, but I was willing to try anything that promised me relief.

Well, I do have to report that Steve was wrong about it. I felt visibly better after the first session. In the second session, my back pain seemed to have vanished. My third session gave me my first night with 8 hours of sound sleep in the last 15 years. My fourth session brought me so much peace and tranquility that I thought I had finally found the cure. After that I felt so much better that I didn’t go back to see Steve for another seven months. Yes, it took less than the predicted five weeks, but hey, no complains there!

Last week I went to see Steve again to balance out my energy as I was getting quite stressed and my back started to hurt again. I had a great session and my back pain and stress vanished a couple hours later. I am happy to report that I no longer take any medications, haven’t had any deppression episode since February, my sleep pattern is 70% better and I had no back pain at all until last week. Acupuncture is an amazing technique that truly works, and Steve is a natural healer. I highly recommend him to everyone, who just like me, is looking for real healing.

Tatiana Moriarty - Elk Grove, CA

Treated (for): Back Pain - General, Depression, Insomnia

I decided to ask for acupuncture treatments

Steve, here is my story.

I suffer from a nine year old back injury and have been going through traditional treatment with various doctors. Physical therapy was a way of life for me during the first four of those years. It got me back on my feet and living a fairly normal life again. Needless to say, drugs were prescribed quite heavily. I’ve taken an enormous amount of them.

In the last year or so my level of pain was really getting out of control again and I was losing the muscle mass in my right leg. I fell numerous times because my leg would not support me anymore – I just couldn’t trust it! The back and leg pain was such that it was difficult to even sit on the toilet. I was miserable!

I decided to ask for acupuncture treatments. I was skeptical but I had tried most everything else. That’s when I met Steve Phillips. In the first five treatments the strength was returning to my leg and the pain level was decreasing. I can even sit and enjoy my morning constitutional again. I no longer worry about falling down, I’ve cut back on the drugs, and life is getting more enjoyable. Thanks Steve! Thanks for the professional treatment and your easy and caring manner.

Bob D.

Treated (for): Back Pain - General, Disc Herniation and Disc Degeneration, Sciatica

I hurt my back

I have had back pain off and on for most of my adult life. Over the last 5 years I have had an increase of the baseline pain level but with Yoga and Chiropractic help I thought I had become stronger and felt my back was in better shape than ever before. Then it happened… I hurt my back and this time I was unable to get pain relief by doing the usual things I had done in the past to get back to my baseline. After 6 mos of significant pain and frustration I turned to Acupuncture and not only was I able to get back to my baseline pain level within a few weeks I was able to figure out what muscles were really causing my back pain. I also have painful trigger points in these muscles which Steve Phillips has been able to identify and treat very effectively. I am now back to playing golf and am able to operate pretty much like I was before this last episode of back pain.

I appreciate all that Steve Phillips has done to help my back.

Deepak D. Chabra M.D.

Treated (for): Back Pain - General, Back Pain - Low, Testimonials from Health Professionals

3 weeks away from my first marathon I went to Steve Phillips

My lower back always hurts to some degree. After several days of immobility due to a bad flu I was barely able to lift my right leg and the pain I normally feel on one side spread across my entire lower back. Panicked, because I was three weeks away from my first marathon I went to Steve Phillips.

Steve impressed me because he carefully listened, treated for results and followed up to assure improvement. Steve really listened and exchanged information focused on making sure he understood the problem and identified the area in pain. When I say he treated for results, I mean that he made sure to focus on the area that when treated would help me feel the best. Through the acupuncture, heat, pressure, and physical manipulation Steve worked on the area of concern diligently. Other practitioners seem to be worried about time limits, while Steve worried about administering treatment to its maximum therapeutic benefit. With respect to follow-up Steve would not let me leave until he was sure I felt better. Several times he felt the initial treatment loosened me up enough to reach another area that if treated, I would experience greater pain relief. Steve made sure I received this treatment and this resulted in faster improvement.

Overall I appreciated the professional and dedicated acupuncture experience. I was able to complete my first marathon and I am thankful of the role Steve Phillips played in helping me to achieve this goal.

Ricardo Torres - First Time San Francisco Marathoner

Treated (for): Back Pain - General, Back Pain - Low

Treatment completely released the spasm

I have had back spasms caused by tension for the last 40 years. I discovered in my 20’s that acupuncture was just as effective as muscle relaxants but had no side effect. (Muscle relaxants always made me feel unpleasantly nauseous and drowsy.)

The occurrence of spasms had slowly decreased over the years. However, when I lost my job last summer, the spasms returned. Between September and December, I had 5 absolutely debilitating spasms, one after another, each lasting a week or more. By the fifth spasm, I was desperate to find some relief. My good luck was in finding Steve Phillips.

I was astounded after my first visit with Steve because his treatment completely released the spasm. Previously, acupuncture (and medication) had reduced the pain of spasms and shortened my recovery time, but had never been this effective. Although my muscles were sore, the spasm was, in fact, gone.

Since that first treatment, I have continued periodic treatments to relieve and manage my stress and have not had a single back spasm. Quite amazing.

Steve Phillip is a uniquely talented acupuncturist; he has my whole-hearted recommendation.

Linda B.

Treated (for): Back Pain - General, Back Pain - Low, Muscle Spasms

Acupuncture treatments have helped me go and do things I want to do

I’m so happy. As an 81 year-old senior lady, I finally can get around without so much pain in my back. Dr. Steve Phillips’ acupuncture treatments have helped me so I can go and do things I want to do. Thanks so much.

Shirley Hernandez

Treated (for): Back Pain - General, Back Pain - Low, Back Pain - Middle, Back Pain - Upper

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