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.
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.
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.
Sincerely, Keary B.
I have undergone Western medical treatments for over 20 years for asthma, food and seasonal allergies. These treatments included corticosteroid inhalers, allergy injections, nasal sprays and oral medications. Normally I experienced several sinus and bronchial infections each year which were treated with many antibiotic medications. I also suffered from irregular heart rhythm on a frequent basis.
Since beginning acupuncture treatments 6 months ago, I have begun to experience much improved health. I no longer require the use of any asthma or allergy medications, and the irregular heart rhythm episodes have dramatically diminished. My energy level and skin tone have noticeably changed for the better. After not feeling well for so many years, I am really appreciating the overall sense of well being I now enjoy.
The funny thing is that I only tried acupuncture to keep a friend company who was going to have treatment for the first time. I thought it would be good encouragement and support for him. Little did I know what a life-changing experience it held for me in restoring me to better health. M.B., Female, age 55-60
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
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
I am a 53 year old woman who trains horses for a living and has a martial arts filled past. In other words, I am a gold mine of old and current injuries, particularly my ankle, shoulders and lower back.
Steve Phillips with his athletic savvy and acupuncture talents has kept me in the best possible condition I need to not only work, but to enjoy life to its fullest. My immune system is better than it's been in years as well as my general health and energy level. His practice combines a kind concern with a no nonsense view towards health care that is quite refreshing. I certainly recommend it strongly.
Sincerely,
Teresa T.
In the 17+ years since I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia, I have spent tens of thousands of dollars on medical specialists, prescription medicines, herbal supplements, and therapies (e.g., biofeedback, hypnosis, massage, magnets, chiropractic treatments, Kinesiology)—with little or no results. My chronic pain, fatigue, and all the other symptoms associated with fibromyalgia continued to worsen. I was referred to Steve Phillips in 2000, after my third car accident in less than one year (hit by a tour bus!). In addition to the injuries sustained to my neck and low back from the accidents, the physical trauma made the fibromyalgia excruciating. After receiving acupuncture treatments from Steve for only a month, I noticed that my pain had lessened and stamina/energy increased. I was able to sit, walk, or stand, for two or more hours at a time and not be in agony. Previously, I could not sit, stand or do anything for more than 20 minutes without having to shift/constantly change position, take pain medications, stop the activity, or lie down.
Acupuncture is one of the few things I have found over all these years that gives me relief from my chronic pain and exhaustion and affords me a more normal life. It's not just the acupuncture, but Steve has a calming, compassionate, and positive demeanor that is therapeutic. His caring approach, years of expertise in this art, and extensive knowledge of herbs and natural curatives make him a true healer. I have referred Steve to numerous friends and family members who have also had amazing results.
Carol K.
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.
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.
Steve Phillips is a knowledgeable and caring physician. I have had the privilege of knowing Dr. Steve for over three years. He is straight forward in his treatment and very honest.
I had sinus headaches and severe hay fever allergies each spring season. While taking all the recommended pharmaceuticals I still suffered. One January I decided to see Dr. Steve monthly to begin a curious experiment of inner strengthening and healing hoping to improve the inescapable torment of spring. Unbelievably April, May, June came along and I experienced absolutely no symptoms at all. I was hoping for relief and received a full pardon!
There have been times when my energy flow was "off"… I mentioned it before a treatment and with the proper placement of needles I could honestly feel my energy align itself. I have called at the last moment feeling a cold or flu trying to grab me. Dr. Steve would manage to find time to see me and after the one hour treatment the symptoms had evaporated! Amazing!
I highly recommend Steve Phillips to anyone willing to try acupuncture for relief and healing. I am no longer skeptical; I remain grateful.
—Angela C.
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
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.
I have been going to Steve Phillips for several years. I am 57 and have found relief for various injuries, including "tennis elbow" and a too-stretched glute muscle.
He has also treated me for allergies, sinus problems, bladder infections and premenstrual symptoms.
Once a month "energy balancing" treatments have helped keep me very healthy for the last few years.
When I was younger and one of my three children experienced continual ear and sinus infections, I grew tired and concerned about all the antibiotics he was consuming. I took him to Dr. Phillips when he was three or four years old. After a year of treatment he has had, to date, no problems. His immune system is very strong and at 18 years of age, he is very healthy.
I cannot recommend Steve Phillips more highly.
I also want to thank him for informing me of acupuncture for age-related problems of the face. It took at least five treatments before I began to notice improvement. But there it was—especially in the texture, the brown lines, and the sagginess of my skin. I had a lapse of treatment for a few months, but my skin seemed to stay firm. I have begun sessions again with Steve for continued improvement.
Diane A.
My name is Dean Myers and I have been receiving acupuncture treatments from Steve for close to 14 years. When it comes to health, Steve is very knowledgeable. I can attest that his acupuncture treatments are very effective for a wide variety of ailments.
Before my first visit, I thought the needles would hurt or be painful. I am happy to say that this was a misconception. Steve inserts the needles painlessly, and afterwards, I lay quiet for about 30 minutes, enjoying soft music. During this time I just relax or practice meditation and prayer. A side benefit of each treatment is being energized and feeling improved self-esteem.
I have had treatments for pulled hamstring and calf muscles, a torn ACL knee injury, allergies and respiratory ailments in general. These treatments relaxed these injuries and promoted excelled healing. After each visit, I experienced reduced pain, and greater mobility. From my sessions for allergy, my symptoms have been reduced, and I remain less affected by them, even living in Sacramento!
Thank You Steve
Steve Phillips has been my acupuncturist since he started his practice in Sacramento. He can whisk away fibroid tumors or keep a lid on hay fever. Any hurtful illness or injury deserves a visit to Steve. He helped me keep my mother-in-law balanced for three years until her death at 98 years. Steve treated her in her nursing home at the end. He also cared for my mother when she was ninety and staying with me (cleared up some new varicose veins).
Alice B.