Restore sensation, calm nerve pain, and support peripheral nerve health.
Living with peripheral neuropathy means dealing with constant discomfort—whether it is severe burning, sharp electric shocks, painful tingling, or a complete loss of feeling in your feet or hands. Simple daily activities like walking, standing, or sleeping can become difficult and exhausting.
At Complete Oriental Medical Care in Edina, MN, we look beyond symptom management. With over 30 years of clinical experience, Steven Sonmore, L.Ac., provides non-invasive, targeted acupuncture care designed to stimulate nerve repair, improve microcirculation, and help you regain balance and mobility.
Why Your Peripheral Nerves Are “Starving”
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, healthy nerve function relies on the robust, unobstructed circulation of Qi (energy) and Blood. Your blood carries the vital oxygen and nutrients your peripheral nerves need to survive.
When circulation to your extremities is compromised, the nerves in your hands and feet are essentially starved of oxygen. When nerves are deprived of this nourishment, they begin to misfire, sending phantom burning and tingling signals to the brain. Over time, this starvation leads to permanent numbness.
While conventional medicine often relies on heavy pain medications that numb sensation without promoting nerve healing, acupuncture directly supports the underlying circulatory and neurological pathways to reverse this starvation.
Comprehensive Care for All Causes of Peripheral Neuropathy
We treat peripheral neuropathy resulting from a wide range of underlying causes, including:
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Diabetic Neuropathy: Nerve damage resulting from blood sugar fluctuations.
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Chemotherapy-Induced Neuropathy (CIPN): Nerve sensitivity, tingling, or numbness following cancer treatments.
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Idiopathic Neuropathy: Nerve pain, numbness, or burning with no clear medical cause.
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Circulatory & Autoimmune Nerve Conditions: Peripheral nerve dysfunction related to poor blood flow, inflammation, or systemic stress.
How Balance Method Acupuncture Restores Peripheral Nerves
We specialize in Balance Method acupuncture, a powerful clinical system that avoids direct needling into painfully sensitive or numb areas during active flare-ups.
Key Clinical Benefits:
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Enhanced Microcirculation: Stimulates blood flow and essential nutrient delivery directly to oxygen-deprived peripheral nerve vascular channels.
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Nervous System Regulation: Reduces central nervous system nerve hypersensitivity, turning down the “volume” on burning and sharp pain signals.
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Distal Needling Comfort: Treatment points are applied to distal locations (arms, lower legs, or hands) to safely target affected meridians without local aggravation.
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Whole-System Support: Many patients report improvements in sleep quality, energy levels, and stress alongside their foot or hand relief.
Real Patient Experience: Relief from Idiopathic Neuropathy
“I came to Complete Oriental Medical Care seeking relief from moderate to severe Peripheral Neuropathy in my lower legs. I had been tested by neurologists for every medical reason for the neuropathy and all tests came back negative. My diagnosis from them was Idiopathic (undiagnosed) Peripheral Neuropathy. This occurs as we age and the only treatments for relief from pain-numbness are rather severe western medicines (anti-seizure drugs).
I decided to seek another form of treatment and thankfully found Complete Oriental Medical Care. After the very first treatment from Steven I began to feel relief from the pain, numbness and burning-tingling in my lower legs. As an added bonus I experienced an overall sense of well-being and oneness with the world and myself!!
Steven’s vast knowledge and experience combined with his calm serene manner have made this a very rewarding experience leading to better health and a new convert to the power of acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. His office is calm and peaceful, and those who work there are all welcoming, friendly and helpful. I will remain a patient and continue treatment with Steven as needed for this and any other medical issues. Thanks so much !!!”
— David Person, Edina, MN
Related Specialty: Learn more about how we restore nervous system balance on our Edina Neurological Conditions Care Page.
What to Expect During Your Treatment
Your care takes place in a calm, private treatment room featuring heated tables for maximum comfort. We take the time to conduct a thorough evaluation of your health history, developing a step-by-step treatment protocol tailored specifically to your condition.
Get Back to Walking and Living Without Persistent Nerve Discomfort
Complete Oriental Medical Care 7400 Metro Blvd. #280, Edina, MN 55439 Call Today: 952-831-8080