Testimonials

I couldn’t believe how well acupuncture really works

Having hives is horrible with the horrendous itching & scratching, making it very difficult to be out in public without making a spectacle of myself. I went to the doctor for help, and she gave me some anti-itch medicines that
didn’t really help. So, one day I was at a Natural Foods store and I found some books on natural remedies. A book for healing infections said to use acupuncture. Well, my mom, who is a client of Dr. Steve Phillips, had suggested him before, so I decided to give it a try: I never really did trust that acupuncture would work. I went to Dr. Phillips, he did the pricks, and I went home with a scheduled appointment for one week afterward. The hives immediately went away within a day, and for the remaining week basically I itched only when I sweat. I couldn’t believe how well acupuncture really works.

Michael
Elk Grove, CA

Treated (for): Hives

His experience and expertise led to an acupuncture method that was highly effective

A nagging hip-flexor injury had made lifting weights very uncomfortable for me. I tried a number of different treatment options, but none were successful until I visited Steve Phillips. His experience and expertise led to an acupuncture method that was highly effective. Shortly after my visit to Steve’s clinic, I was able to resume my weight-training program without experiencing any pain. Needless to say, I was tremendously pleased!

John L.

Treated (for): Hip Pain, Sports Injuries

I pushed for a referral for acupuncture

Here it goes: In 2005 I injured my hip badly in a boat incident. I had tremendous pain and could not sleep on my right side at all. For a year I pursued the conventional medical treatment, took pain medication, did physical therapy and exercise. Also there was never a definitive diagnosis. This treatment produced no results. After about 10 months I was very discouraged and concerned that this would become a chronic injury that I would just have to endure. But being a social worker caused me to continue to seek out treatment and advocate for myself. I pushed for a referral for acupuncture and was able get a consult with Steve Phillips. Steve made a preliminary diagnosis of a deep hip bone bruise and I began treatment. With 3 to 4 sessions, there was a definite shift in pain and my ability to lay on my side again. After about 3 months, the improvement progressed to the point that I can now sleep through the night on that side, I have only slight pain when I get fatigued. I continue to see Steve once a month for maintenance.

Steve is very knowledgeable and very professional. I would recommend his expertise to anyone.

Nancy White, LCSW

Treated (for): Hip Pain, Testimonials from Health Professionals

The treatment was completely successful

I was suffering from what appeared to be acute sciatica but repeated traditional treatment was ineffective. I needed to take a trip with long plane rides with possible long periods of standing and walking through airports and was concerned I might not be physically able to do so with out extreme pain. Through careful examination and his years of experience, Steve was able to discover a completely different aliment with ALMOST the same symptoms and quite a different cause. When he applied acupuncture to this condition the treatment was completely successful and I traveled totally without pain.

Leslie P.

Treated (for): Hip Pain, Sciatica

I could not ask for better results

As someone who is new to acupuncture, I can’t tell you how happy I am with both the painless procedure and the results.

I fell on my right hip some four weeks ago and have been in terrible pain since that time. A visit to my Dr. only resulted in my getting a prescription for some powerful pain medication.

After having just three acupuncture treaments, the pain is completely gone, and I again feel like a normal human being. I could not ask for better results.

Please feel free to use my reply as an endorsement of not only the ancient science and practice of acupunture, but also to you as a true professional.

Virginia F.

Treated (for): Hip Pain

Acupuncture is the only thing that has helped with my chronic pain

Let me start by saying that Steve Phillips’ Acupuncture clinic is the only thing that has helped with my chronic pain. I am only 29 years old and have been suffering from chronic low back pain and hip pain on the left side for over a year. The results of the x-rays and MRIs were that I supposedly had a hip impingement consistent with a labral tear. This basically means that my femur sits improperly in my hip socket and was caused by a tear in the hip cartilage. I think this was caused by a fall from a massive dog knocking me down. The pain spans from my left lower back throughout the left hip, abs, and groin area.

Doctors were less than helpful. I had tried everything before acupuncture including physical therapy, chiropractic care, muscle relaxers, heat & ice, stretching, etc. Nothing helped. After the first visit with Steve, he told me he believed he could help. First he told me I should try to shift my weight forward when I walk. I had been walking improperly to overcompensate for pain in the groin/cartilage area. This has helped tremendously. Additionally, he said I should really start to notice a difference in the level of pain after about the 4th acupuncture treatment.

I noticed a significant difference after only the 2nd treatment. About an hour after the 2nd treatment, I felt so good that I actually went for a sprint/jog. The pain fluctuates on a daily basis but things really started improving after about the 4th treatment. I have been receiving acupuncture treatments for approximately 3 months now. I went weekly for about 2 months and then bi-weekly from there on out.
I continue to improve over time. It is a gradual process.

I can’t thank Steve enough for helping me. I was getting depressed and was willing to try anything before surgery. I had heard good things about acupuncture and decided I had nothing to lose. It’s important to note that even if you don’t understand how it works, it DOES work. I had always been an active person but stopped being active due to pain. I am happy to say that I am gradually becoming more active now thanks to Steve. Steve has over 20 years of experience and his prices are very affordable compared to other acupuncture clinics in the Sacramento area. I highly highly recommend this clinic.

Tanna

Treated (for): Hip Pain

Improvement in both ears

My name is Bertha P. I was losing my hearing in both ears, worst on my left ear. After 8 acupuncture treatments by Dr. Steve Phillips, I am noticing an improvement in both ears.

Bertha P.

Treated (for): Hearing Loss and Tinnitis

Steve’s results are like a few weeks of vacation

For over twenty years, I’ve had stress/tmj headaches around my left temple.

Ibuprofen or alcohol would bring temporary relief to the symptoms but not really help in the long run. Steve asked a lot of questions including whether exercise helped. After confirming exercise helped, Steve gave a tentative diagnosis of shoulder problems causing the head pain. He said it would probably go away after a few acupuncture treatments. Following the first treatment, I felt 1,000% better.

After four weekly treatments, the residual discomfort is almost completely gone. A recent deep tissue massage revealed that much of the accumulated stress throughout my body has gone thanks to Steve’s acupuncture treatments. I tried other acupuncturists before but their treatment brought only slight, temporary relief. I have also had literally dozens of chiropractors over the years who have helped but make me nervous as I age. Steve’s results are like a few weeks of vacation with yoga classes. I am very grateful to Steve.

Matt B.

Treated (for): Headaches, Temporomandibular Joint Pain (TMJ/TMD)

I have gotten my life back

After 25 years of suffering from migraine headaches and trying different medications, I was tired of taking drugs and not getting any long time relief.

My neurologist suggested I try acupuncture. After just a few sessions, I could feel a difference. I’ve been getting acupuncture treatments once per month for several years now and they have reduced the number of migraine headaches incredibly! I would say that the intensity of my migraines have been reduced by 90%. I feel like I have gotten my life back and can spend more time doing things I couldn’t do before. Thanks to acupuncture, I don’t need prescription drugs anymore.

(Thanks Steve!)

Andrew

Treated (for): Headaches, Migraine and Tension Headaches

After my first treatment with Steve, the relief was tremendous

I met Steve Phillips over 10 years ago during Martial Arts training. I began to visit Steve because I was looking for a healthier alternative to Western medicine. Steve uses a comprehensive approach toward helping people live better lives through better health. Steve’s acupuncture treatments and his knowledge of herbal remedies, are a pleasant change from today’s “take a pill and call tomorrow” outlook in the medical industry. I was suffering from PMS and headaches. After my first treatment with Steve, the relief was tremendous. I actually fell asleep on the table. The PMS also responded well over time. I was also recently treated for sciatica with good results—the pain was gone in three treatments!

I highly recommend that anyone who hasn’t tried acupuncture or isn’t happy with their current acupuncturist, try Steve Phillips. You’ll be glad that you did.

R.S.
Sacramento

Treated (for): Headaches, Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS), Sciatica

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