I am an active 63 years old male. But 8 years ago, I found myself facing two ruptured vertebrae disks in my lower back. I couldn't walk more than 100 feet before needing to sit down, and the horrific pain was non-stop.Eventually, I found acupuncture. Within six treatments I was on my feet again and sleeping well.
Years later, the discomfort came back. Western doctors offered me surgery, a metal plate encircling my spine and six months of rehabilitation. I chose acupuncture with Steve Phillips, M.A., L.Ac. in Sacramento, and as before, I have experienced significant improvement from pain, nerve damage to my legs and general health.
At the same time, I've been fighting wrist tendonitis (heavy computer usage). Thanks to Steve and seven acupuncture treatments, the wrist has been restored to normal. As before, western medicine was offering me nothing more than pills and expensive long-term therapy.
No thank you. I'll rely on Steve and acupuncture for ailments of this nature. Acupuncture is an ancient form of healing, and for my money, it commands a firm position in modern medicine.
David Logsdon
Carmichael, California
Although I am only in my early 50's, my arthritis problems started about 10 years ago and significantly worsened over the past year. Most significantly affected were my knees, ankles and wrists/hands. After being told by a physician that I "just have to learn to live with arthritis", I decided to try acupuncture.
I have been receiving treatments from Steve for several months. I didn't notice that much difference after the first two treatments, but I was amazed at my improvement after the third treatment. The pain and stiffness in my knees completely disappeared. Over the next treatments, my ankles and wrists significantly improved, as well. At this point, I am not taking any pain medications for my arthritis and I can say I am mostly pain-free. I don't know how it works, but it does.
I would highly recommend Steve's acupuncture skills and acupuncture in general. My results are far beyond what I expected and I am very grateful.
Michelle Turner
I have tendonitis in my wrists that was so severe it made it very difficult to keyboard, which is 90% of what I do on the job. Acupuncture has enabled me to continue working, by relieving the pain for extended periods of time.
When the pain returns it has never been at the severity it was before I had acupuncture. Acupuncture relieves the pain that doctor-prescribed medications were unable to relieve, without dulling my brain or making me so sleepy I could not drive much less work. I am very grateful to Steve Phillips for my ability to continue working.
Lorraine O.
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.
