Testimonials

Pain in my left foot

I am a runner who recently had to cease doing what I love doing due to plantar fasciitis. During a 1/2 marathon, around mile 11, I began experiencing a tremendous amount of pain in my left foot. I finished the race, but could barely walk. I could put no pressure on my heel whatsoever. Although I iced the affected area, took ibuprofen, elevated & “babied” my foot, I felt no relief to the constant pain. I was not interested in conventional methods of treatment, e.g. cortisone injections, so I decided to try acupuncture. I’d never had acupuncture before, so did not know what to expect.

I was pleasantly surprised that my foot felt approximately 50% better after the first treatment. After the second treatment, my pain level was about 10% of what it had been. Now, after my third treatment, I’m back running again! I was astonished to see such a rapid rate of response to acupuncture treatment. I am now quite a proponent of acupuncture & will share my story with anyone who asks (and even some who don’t!)

Thank you,

Kelly

Treated (for): Foot Pain, Plantar Fasciitis, Sports Injuries

Kept me pain-free

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!

In November of 2008, I came down with plantar fasciitis and achilles tendinitis. I was getting ready to start training in January 2009 for my first 100-mile endurance run (www.ws100.com), the premier 100-mile ultra. From January 1st through June 27th, training harder than I’ve ever trained before, averaging 70 + miles per week, and running anywhere from a 50K to a 100K per weekend, you kept me pain-free and helped the healing process. I crossed the finish line after running 29 hours and 25 minutes on June 28th at 10:25 AM. PAIN FREE for 100 miles!!

Thank you so much for helping me achieve my goal.

Jeffery L. Johnston
Quality Clear Pools
Contractor/PPSO
(916) 543-0788

Treated (for): Foot Pain, Plantar Fasciitis, Sports Injuries, Tendonitis

Morton’s Neuroma

For over seven years, I suffered from a foot disorder called Morton’s Neuroma. The pain was diabilitating, growing from a sensation like a rock in my shoe to foot swelling and pain requiring bedrest. Unfortunately, I eventually required surgery on my foot to removed a nerve associated with the neuroma condition. I was informed by my surgeon that there was a chance that the nerve pain could possibly return. For the most part, the surgery was successful. Foot swelling and pain were reduced considerably, although I was by no means pain free, nor could I walk any distance.

The surgery was performed in 2007, but by 2009, the pain had not completely subsided, causing lost time from work, and a less than complete lifestyle. I could not walk any distance without foot pain, and I wanted my life back.

In January 2009, I decided to try acunpuncture to relieve, hopefully, some of my foot pain. My doctors informed me that because the problem was on the bottom of my foot, that acupuncture results would be iffy at best. I persisted on wanting to try something “else”, so I contacted Steve Phillips, the acupuncturist recommended to me by my doctor.

Steve sat down with me and had a lengthy discussion about my foot problem and what he could possibly do for me. I had six treatments over a six-week period, and I have been extremely pleased with the results of Steve’s treatments. I can honestly say that I was foot pain free for the first time since 2000. I have resumed regular walking routines and my daily life is not impeded with icepacks and medication any more. Since my initial treatment in 2009, I have had minor foot swelling incidences, but I have not suffered any foot pain since I started with Steve’s treatments.

I am now seeing Steve for another health issue I recently developed, and I have faith that he will be able to bring me back to full health once again

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Gail W.

Treated (for): Foot Pain

My discomfort was relieved

I developed acute foot pain from years of wearing ‘flip-flops’ that were damaging to my high arches. I spent 2 years going to podiatrists, getting xrays plus an MRI, going for physical therapy and wearing orthopedic inserts. Eventually, I sought Steve’s help and within 6-8 sessions, my discomfort was relieved. For the past 1 1/2 years, I’ve been walking normally and feel no pain. Of course, I only wear very supportive shoes now!

Because I had such success, I’ve also sought his help with sinus problems and IBS. I’ve felt relief as soon as the needles are inserted and it’s like a miracle! (seriously)

B. Jacobson, MFT

Treated (for): Foot Pain, Hay Fever, Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Rehabilitation

Two years ago I developed a neuroma in my left foot. It became very painful to run and even walk. At times wearing shoes would feel extremely uncomfortable. Having medical insurance I did what most people would do and sought the treatment of a podiatrist. His first impression was that the neuroma was so severe it would eventually require surgery, which involves severing the nerve just above the inflamed area. This was not something either of us wanted to do. After a year of treatment and a considerable amount of patience I was able to avoid having surgery but not able to rid myself of the neuroma and its effects. Feeling very frustrated and wanting to run full time again I sought a different approach and came to Steve Phillips. Over the past few months Steve has treated my injury and helped me to start running again. More importantly, he’s been able to reduce the size of the neuroma to a point where 95% of the time I don’t even notice it, even on long runs of ten to twelve miles. With Steve’s help I feel confident that I can maintain this level of rehabilitation and hopefully in the next few months be completely free of its effects. Also, as an unexpected benefit of Steve’s treatment, I have found the acupuncture treatment extremely relaxing and energizing helping to relieve stress and increase my overall well-being.

John

Treated (for): Foot Pain

Saw 5 different doctors

I was diagnosed with plantar fasciitis and feet neuropathy about 2 years ago with almost constant pain. I saw 5 different doctors for this and did not receive any relief. After a couple months of treatment by Steve Phillips I started getting some relief and am continuing to improve. Steve has also recommended a couple books that have improved my lifestyle and health. Acupuncture is definitely something I will continue to use for my healthcare.

Jack Ferrante DDS

Treated (for): Foot Pain, Plantar Fasciitis

Acupuncture as an essential piece

Following my diagnosis of fibromyalgia, I was prescribed two medications for pain and needed them around-the-clock. I then received a referral from the South Sacramento Kaiser Pain Clinic to try acupuncture with Steve Phillips. At first I was treated weekly and found that I was moving better with less pain. I dropped back to every other week as the weather warmed and return to the weekly treatments during the cold weather. I now take one pain medication and take fewer of those.

I see acupuncture as an essential piece in fibromyalgia management. Steve Phillips adjusts my treatments according to my symptoms, as my pain varies in both location and severity.

I feel so lucky to have found Steve, not only for his clinical skills. He has the kind of compassion that can handle my grumpiness when I am worse, and a warmth and casual friendliness that allows all to feel comfortable. I highly recommend Steve to all with pain.

Deborah Ruggles, MSN, CFNP

Treated (for): Fibromyalgia, Testimonials from Health Professionals

Fever at 104°

Several years back, I came home after having been out with friends to a “foreign food” restaurant I had never tried before, and that evening I got sick, and fell asleep on my living room floor.

I didn’t wake up. I never made it in to work, and I never missed as I had the keys. My boss and one of her friends pounded on my door until I awoke, groggy and foggy, sick. They took me to Kaiser where I was tested for Spinal Meningitis, but had negative results. I was terribly dehydrated so they put four bags of saline in me. As the Kaiser crew failed to find the problem, they advised I take Tylenol and go home. I did and kept getting sicker, fever at 104°. Also, I had no appetite and could not hold down food.

So my boss and friend took me to see Steve Phillips: He looked at my tongue, eyes, skin, asked me if I had eaten any place new, I said “yes”, and as I recall, he said, “I think you have Yang Ming fever”…ok. He did some acupuncture on me, mixed up some awful tasting concoction of roots or whatever, which I drank, and lay there for about 2 hours.

Over the third hour my fever came down, I got hungry and could speak coherently again. In a few days I was back on my feet. I truly believe Steve Phillips saved my life, and Kaiser, was just a bit off course on this one.

Thanks Steve! Best wishes and prosperity!

Dave Lynch
Owner
Guitar Workshop
Sacramento, CA
Since 1996

Treated (for): Fever, General Health

I am very glad to have my life back

July 11, 2007

I first came to Steve Phillips Acupuncture Clinic in January of this year with severe head pain as a result of a bout with the shingles. The shingles had left me with a damaged nerve on the left side of my forehead. The pain was excruciating and my traditional medicine provider suggested steroid injections directly into my head as the best treatment for the pain. The side effects were numerous and I opted to seek alternative treatments.

Steve started me on twice weekly acupuncture treatments with small needles placed in a circular pattern on my forehead going outward from the center of the pain. We continued this for about a month and then as the pain began to lessen we went to weekly treatments. I still have some pain but I have regained feeling to most of my forehead and I am now able to deal with the pain and numbness that is left. I am still being treated by Steve but we have moved the treatments to every other week and I plan to continue with this regimen until I am pain free. I don’t profess to understand the healing methodology of acupuncture but I am glad I tried it and I am very glad to have my life back.

Dwayne B., age 60

Treated (for): Facial Pain, Postherpetic Neuralgia, Shingles

The awesome curative power of acupuncture

I used to suffer terribly from a condition called trigeminal neuralgia until I went to Steve Phillips, acupuncturist. I wish I would have gone to his clinic sooner. Doing so would have saved me suffering financially and physically. I went to several medical doctors for relief which ultimately I never achieved. Now that I have first hand felt the awesome curative power of acupuncture, I recommend it to all that it should be the first line of treatment to be sought. When I consider the psychological and financial implications of acupuncture, it causes me to want to shout from the rooftops, “Why isn’t this medicine mainstream?!” Don’t wait like I did, get acupuncture for your ailments today!

A greatly appreciative patient,

Kristoffer J.

Treated (for): Facial Pain, Trigeminal Neuralgia

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