Testimonials

I always feel better after his treatments

I have been seeing Steve Phillips for Acupuncture since he moved to this area in 1991. His treatments always help me feel more balanced and energized. Steve has helped me at times after various injuries and I always feel better after his treatments. I would recommend him to anyone.

James Mally, N.D.

Treated (for): Energy Enhancement and Energy Balancing, General Health, Sports Injuries, Testimonials from Health Professionals

Your needles are amazing

Steve,

I want to let you know how thoughtful and effective your treatments are. You always tell me just what I need to hear to move forward and your needles are amazing the way they move the energy to where the healing can take place.

Thank you, thank you, thank you. I am blessed to have you in my Life.

Savitri

Treated (for): Energy Enhancement and Energy Balancing, General Health

My energy level has greatly improved

Testimonial for Steve Phillips

I had been having left shoulder pain for a very long time and right knee pain for at least 2 months, and had decided I would have to live with it. I thought that it was just part of getting older, along with the loss of energy and “hot flashes”. When I started having excruciating right wrist pain, I decided that it was time to do something. That’s when I came to Steve Phillips for acupuncture. That was the most wonderful choice I could have made. Within weeks after having energy balancing treatments as well as treatments for all my problem areas, most pain was gone, except for that of my very painful wrist, and even that is greatly improved. My energy level has greatly improved, and the “hot flashes” are gone. I am truly grateful to Steve for everything he has done for me.

Theresa Miyashiro, R.N.

Treated (for): Energy Enhancement and Energy Balancing, Fatigue, Hot Flashes, Knee Pain, Shoulder Pain, Testimonials from Health Professionals, Wrist Pain

Be kind to yourself.

There are two people in my life that are extremely important to me. I often tell my nine doctors that I will give them all up before I give up my Acupuncturist, Steve Phillips, and my Bowen Therapist, Christine Jones. I have been seeing Steve for about three years and Christine for over ten years. I had open heart surgery last July 12th, 2006 and was able to endure the post-operative chest pain because of Steve’s expert care. I have had over 19 surgeries in my life span of 66. Being a high maintenance client, I usually look like a pin cushion while Steve is working on all my dysfunctional body parts. Acupuncture has significantly improved my sciatic pain and neck pain. I come out of treatment feeling like a new person and have a big smile on my face. I have recommended Steve to anyone who tells me about their aches and pains. I am so relaxed that I even fall asleep during treatment. Trust me, if your fear of needles has kept you from seeking treatment, don’t hesitate another day and call Steve. Be kind to yourself. Steve will help you with all your insurance questions and get you on the road to feeling better.

I have been on dialysis for three years waiting for a kidney transplant. I have dialysis three times per week. After two months of acupuncture the length of my dialysis sessions were reduced from three hours to two. Also, my KT/V has gone way up, which means my kidneys are doing a better job of cleaning my blood of toxins. My memory has also improved. My faith has kept me strong and Steve Phillips has enabled me to look at each day as a blessing. My husband, Jim, recently became a patient of Steve’s for his serious neck problems and has obtained significant relief from pain. In the July-August issue of ARTHRITIS TODAY the article says that acupuncture “helps regulate the nervous system which can stimulate the release of the body’s natural pain-fighting endorphins.” Being treated by Steve on a regular basis has enabled me to stay positive and endure whatever life throws my way.

Sandi K.

Treated (for): Energy Enhancement and Energy Balancing, General Health, Kidney Failure, Neck Pain, Pain Management, Relaxation, Sciatica

Gives me more energy

Acupuncture is very relaxing and gives me more energy, pain relief and a general feeling of well-being.

The treatments are given in a peaceful and very supportive atmosphere.

Mrs. J. B., age 69

Treated (for): Energy Enhancement and Energy Balancing, Pain Management, Relaxation, Stress Management, Well Being

Health benefits beyond my expectation

Through my sessions of acupuncture with Steve Phillips, I have experienced health benefits beyond my expectation. Having never experienced acupuncture for myself, and yet hearing what benefits others had received, I decided to give acupuncture a try. When I consulted Steve Phillips for treatments, I was experiencing difficulty with sleep, with waking up feeling tired and lethargic, with puffy eye areas, worsening menstrual cycle symptoms, and a general feeling of malaise. I had tried over the counter and prescription medications for help with these areas, but my symptoms were not resolving, they were getting worse. I changed my diet to mostly vegetarian, exercised, and sought to decrease stress in my daily life, and yet, I
still wasn’t really “up to par”. I increased exercise, only to find that I still continued with my symptoms, and in fact, stopped the exercise all together because my energy levels declined to an all time low. It was at this time that I met Steve Phillips and began to participate in acupuncture therapy for a period of a few weeks. Since that time I have had the first PMS free cycle I have had in 20 years, my eyes are not puffy, the malaise is mostly gone, I am exercising again.

Throughout the course of my treatment with herbal supplements and acupuncture treatments from Steve Phillips, I have been impressed with his consistent and calm nature and with his thorough approach in assisting others through his practice. I feel that Steve has helped me to move into a recovery that is a “milestone” experience for my health. Steve’s experience and expertise made all the difference. I also brought my daughter to Steve’s clinic for help with her cigarette smoking addiction. She has stopped smoking, and has never said one word about missing the cigarettes. I am thankful to know that in this busy world, that there are still practitioners and health advocates who really make a difference, in the lives of people like me, who just want to know better health and to feel well.

Thanks to you for reading my testimonial, I hope that it may encourage you today, and that if you the reader may benefit from acupuncture treatments, I hope that you find a practitioner with excellence such as I did, someone who can assist you into your better health. Thanks also to Steve Phillips, for a job well done. I feel very comfortable recommending him to my close friends, and to my family.

K. Summers, RN, age 39
Sacramento, California
June 2007

Treated (for): Energy Enhancement and Energy Balancing, Fatigue, General Health, Insomnia, Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS), Stop Smoking, Testimonials from Health Professionals, Well Being

Thank you Steve for making me feel so much better

If like me you’ve spent loads of money and time seeing the doctor for chronic fatigue, sore throat and painful glands, headaches, PMS and depression and nothing seems to help, I would look no further than this website and make an appointment to see Steve for some acupuncture. I got mono while I was living in England which over time turned in to Chronic Fatigue, a feeling of absolute exhaustion. Not the kind where you’ve been out late the night before, an exhaustion that makes you feel like you can’t get out of bed at all. You have headaches, sore throats, feel shivery and the feeling does not go away like the flu does after a few days. The symptoms for me have often been worse leading up to my period. I began having acupuncture in the UK and after I moved to Sacramento I decided to find an acupuncturist here as it had helped me so much in London. I can honestly say I feel like a different person. I have energy from the start of a working day to the end, my glands rarely hurt, my PMS is hugely better and I rarely have days where I just need to sleep all the time. I look forward to my acupuncture appointment as it is so relaxing. Steve is great and is so professional. Thank you Steve for making me feel so much better.

Hannah K.

Treated (for): Energy Enhancement and Energy Balancing, Fatigue, Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)

Fallen in love with acupuncture!

I found Steve on the Internet. I had a recommendation for another acupuncturist but I had a strong feeling about going to Steve’s clinic. I was impressed by his training and long time in service. It’s been a great choice.

I decided to come in and have a few treatments for a diagnosis a doctor had given me. I didn’t know what to expect with a few sessions lined up but I’ve since fallen in love with acupuncture! I’ve been amazed at how much energy moves through your body with these treatments. It has calmed me down inside and helped me get out of my own way for my body to heal and my mind to open up to new information. It’s been spiritual as well as a body healing.

Steve listens to you needs and is very good at what he is doing. This will give anyone comfort when they go there.

Love it!

Susan G.

Treated (for): Energy Enhancement and Energy Balancing, General Health, Relaxation

I am very glad that I stumbled upon Steve

I was looking for an acupuncturist with an extensive knowledge in Sacramento Area and I came across Steve on the net search. Prior to beginning my acupuncture with Steve, I had a few sessions with another practitioner in LA who was fairly new to his practice. While those sessions were very helpful, I am very glad that I stumbled upon Steve.

I primarily came for my anxiety/stress issues which stemmed from having a strict upbringing as well as a number of emotional issues such as going through war, losing a loved one, and moving from place to place, which, at times, can be very emotionally draining.

Prior to sessions with Steve, I already had Tai Chi as well as Yoga at my disposal, but I thought that adding another healing tool could not hurt. Being fairly new to Tai Chi and the workings of internal energy and breathing, I had a general understanding of how the acupuncture might work. The principles of Tai Chi are such that any tightness in the muscles leads to unnecessary strain and imbalance in the body, and that in order to regain health, it is imperative to rid oneself of that strain. Unfortunately, that strain accumulates in the body as we experience stressful events. It is ok to experience stressful events, as long as we are aware that the tightness in the muscles must be released. Even the smallest muscle tightness can throw the whole body out of balance.

In my case, having the needle inserted into a muscle that’s tight, has done wonders. I’m sure that it’s a whole lot more thoughtful than this if you read Chinese literature, but I am very scientific person and I think that there’s a scientific value to acupuncture. My problem turned out to be a very tense lower back which prevented me from deep breathing. Even though I did Tai Chi and Yoga which are great tools for anyone, my problem turned out to be an inability to consciously release tightness of certain deeper muscles in my lower back. Acupuncture did just that, primarily because I did not have to do anything consciously.

It can take some time for it to start working as we have accumulated tightness in our bodies for a lifetime. Muscles will not relax all at once, but rather over time with some patience. I always make sure that I’m good to myself and that if any emotions surface after an acupuncture session, I have to fully let them be and accept them. Any resistance will just further constrict the muscles. I hope that my review can be helpful to some who have had a very stressful life.

Jadran

Treated (for): Energy Enhancement and Energy Balancing, General Health, Muscle Spasms, Stress Management, Well Being

Helped to relieve my pain

I started seeking alternative treatment for my tendonitis of the elbow which I had substantiated from a work injury. I have tried physical therapy along with a chiropractor in the beginning with no effect. It was acupuncture which helped to relieve my pain. I could feel the improvement after a few treatments. Dr. Phillips, an experienced acupuncturist, came highly recommended by Kaiser Hospital. The treatments were relaxing both mentally and physically. I would highly recommend Doctor Phillips for anyone suffering from chronic pain conditions.

Ken K.

Treated (for): Elbow Pain, Lateral Epicondylitis, Relaxation, Tendonitis, Tennis Elbow

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