Testimonials

acupuncture patient testimonials

Treated my sciatica with acupuncture

March through July of last year (2006) Steve Phillips, L.Ac. treated my sciatica with acupuncture. Very successful. I still enjoy the relief.

Bonnielynn R., July, 2007

Treated (for): Sciatica

My OB/GYN said that there was nothing he could do for me

When I was 34 weeks pregnant with my second child, I developed sciatica. The pain was so excruciating, that I had to go out on disability. My OB/GYN said that there was nothing he could do for me except give me pain medication, which I refused to take.

I was ready to spend the rest of my pregnancy on bed rest when a friend of mine suggested I try acupuncture. Thankfully, I found Steve Phillips, L.Ac, who gave me my life back. Within two hours of my first treatment, my pain went from an 8 down to a 3. After two more treatments, I am now 38 weeks pregnant and pain free! I am so impressed with the results, that I am definitely going to try acupuncture for treating other health issues in the future. I am truly a believer in acupuncture now!

Kristen
June 2012

Treated (for): Sciatica

My “Restless Leg Syndrome” symptoms seemed to have disappeared!

I first came to see Steve Phillips on the recommendations of two friends, unknown to each other. Since they both had great success with his treatments, I was willing to try it. There were several symptoms I hoped he could help me with. After just a couple of visits I was very pleasantly surprised that my “Restless Leg Syndrome” symptoms seemed to have disappeared! I am able to relax in the evening without that very irritating, restless discomfort, and I sleep so much better! We are still working on some of the other problems I have, but I have high hopes that, with time, I will have relief from those as well. I highly recommend Steve’s treatments to all my friends now!

Renae T.

Treated (for): Restless Leg Syndrome

My M.D. said there was nothing he could do to help

I had a very painful outbreak of shingles on one hip bone in front. After the blisters healed, the pain was excruciating, especially when my clothing touched my skin in that area. My M.D. said there was nothing he could do to help, this might last for months. I had four acupuncture sessions with Dr. Steve. Each session reduced my pain by 50%. It was completely gone after the fourth session. What a relief!

Martha Dickson, D.C.

Treated (for): Postherpetic Neuralgia, Shingles, Testimonials from Health Professionals

I felt immediately my condition getting better

I was given Steve Phillips name from the wife of a fellow kidney transplant recipient. On February 14, 2011 I was diagnosed with shingles. The initial outbreak was terrible, the blisters lasted about a month, and then came back, then blisters finally subsided by mid-March. After dealing with the itching and pain to the initial outbreak, I thought that the pain would soon diminish. It did not; I was diagnosed with Postherpetic Neuralgia, severe chronic pain in the nerve ending at the place of the initial shingle outbreak. I was told that the pain could last for months if not years. The medication that was eventually prescribed caused severe side effects that I could not deal with. I decided to give acupuncture a try, and since I had a referral from a good friend, I called Steve and had my first appointment on April 15th. Man, I am so glad I did.

I felt immediately my condition getting better, the pain was not as severe and I had recovered some sensory perception that was lost as result of the shingles outbreak. The following week I had my second treatment. Wow, unbelievable would best describe how much better I felt. Before the treatment my pain could be rated 9.5 (on a 1-10 scale). After the second treatment that dropped dramatically to 5, the third treatment I did not get quite the bump but it was about 3.5 After the 4th treatment, I was just about pain free at about 1.5 heading to zero, as I write this testimonial, I am at less than 1. I expect to be pain free within the next day or so.

I cannot thank Steve enough; it feels so good to be pain free after 3 months of suffering, sometimes to the point of tears. I don’t know why it worked, but it works. You can’t put a price on good health. I strongly recommend Steve Phillip’s Acupuncture service, and if needed, I will definitely be a return patient.

Thank you Steve, and God Bless you. You’re the best.

Bill Benson

Treated (for): Postherpetic Neuralgia, Shingles

With acupuncture treatments, I have regained some of the strength in my legs

I had polio when I was 14 months old. Between the ages of 4 and 17, I had 18 orthopedic operations. Many people who have polio start experiencing muscle weakness and burning in their extremities about 30 years after the onset of polio. I am fortunate that I did not start to experience these symptoms until I was 62. There were no treatments available for these symptoms with traditional medicine. During my internship in graduate school, I was introduced to the power of acupuncture. About a year ago, I was experiencing significant weakness in my legs and knew that I would not be able to walk much longer. With acupuncture treatments, I have not only continued to walk, but I have regained some of the strength in my legs and my balance has improved, and I no longer have the feeling that I am going to fall. Steve Phillips establishes a relationship with his patients and you know you are a partner in the therapy.

Robert M. Harris, Ph.D., Clinical Rehabilitation Psychology
CEO, Institute for Advancing Unity & UNITY Lab
dba Capital Unity Council

Treated (for): Post Polio Syndrome, Testimonials from Health Professionals

Pain seems to have lessened considerably

Fred P. has been doing acupuncture with Steve Phillips for several months. His pain from neuropathy has been disabling through the past years.

He tried acupuncture years ago with another health provider and it was not successful!

Fred was taking ice baths during the night to try to deaden the pain. The Florin Pain Clinic suggested trying acupuncture again. Fred was skeptical—but willing to try anything. His pain seems to have lessened considerably. The positioning of the needles is different from before. He has found the sessions relaxing and the pain threshold less often reached.

Thank you,

Cheryl G.P.

Treated (for): Peripheral Neuropathy

The operative word here is treatment

I sought acupuncture for my husband, Bill J’s neuropathy in the left side of his abdomen. This is one of the more unusual sites for diabetic neuropathy and standard medical practice has little to offer besides drugs. After only a few treatments with Dr. Phillips we began to see results and at this writing Bill has had 7 treatments with more than 50 percent improvement in his pain and discomfort as well as a general feeling of well being without the use of drugs. Our appointments with Dr. Phillips are very positive, relaxed and uplifting. I feel that the operative word here is treatment, when you go to Dr. Phillips you are treated for exactly what is troubling you in a pleasant personal and relaxed atmosphere. My husband and I are very pleased with the results of Dr. Phillips’ Acupuncture.

Della J.

Treated (for): Peripheral Neuropathy, Well Being

My primary care doctor suggested acupuncture treatments

About six months ago, I was diagnosed with neuropathy of my feet. My left foot was more painful than my right foot. My primary care doctor suggested acupuncture treatments. After four acupuncture treatments, the pain is less in both feet. I am able to walk longer distances with little or no discomfort.

Sincerely,

Sylvia Laycock, R.N.

Treated (for): Foot Pain, Peripheral Neuropathy, Testimonials from Health Professionals

I am a believer in Steve Phillips’ acupuncture

I had heard of acupuncture before, but I had never tried it. My son has been going to Steve Phillips for a back injury and told me I should try it. I am a diabetic with neuropathy of the feet. I had no feeling in my toes and bottom of my feet. In fact, my first visit to Steve Phillips I didn’t feel anything. I was shocked to see all the needles in my feet. Now, after eight visits, I have feeling in my feet and I am a believer in Steve Phillips’ acupuncture. Thank you so much.

P.J.

Treated (for): Peripheral Neuropathy

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