Beyond the Network: Why Expert Care is Essential for Recovery

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When you are navigating a serious health challenge, the path to recovery often feels like a maze of insurance networks and standard medical protocols. While staying “in-network” may seem like the most convenient choice, many patients find that standard care doesn’t always provide the deep restoration their bodies truly need.

At Edina Acupuncture (Complete Oriental Medical Care), we believe that your health is too important to settle for anything less than expert, individualized care.

In the video below, Lisa shares how she transitioned from post-cancer fatigue to feeling ‘healthy and whole’ through specialized acupuncture care.

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A Journey of Healing: Lisa’s Story

One of our patients, Lisa, shared her powerful journey of recovery after undergoing surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation for cancer. Initially, she sought help through medical professionals and acupuncturists within her insurance network.

However, Lisa quickly realized a stark truth: the quality of care she received didn’t measure up to what her body required for true healing. She found that she wasn’t receiving the repairing and restoration necessary to overcome the intense side effects of her treatments.

Lisa chose to go “outside her network” to return to Steven Sonmore, L.Ac. because she knew the quality of his care was exactly what she needed to recover from fatigue and the stress chemotherapy placed on her kidneys and liver. Today, her fatigue is almost gone, and she finally feels healthy and whole again.

The Complete Oriental Medical Care Difference

Why did Lisa leave her network for our clinic? It comes down to the Complete Oriental Medical Care Difference.

  • Decades of Expertise: You benefit from Steven Sonmore, a Licensed Acupuncturist with more than 30 years of experience who understands how to treat complex health problems effectively.

  • Privacy and Comfort: Unlike some clinics where you might be herded into a large room with other patients, we provide a safe, soothing, and private treatment experience.

  • A Holistic Toolkit: Our care goes beyond just needles. We offer a comprehensive approach that includes Chinese herbology, dietary therapy, and nutritional counseling.

  • Clinical Environment: Our clinic features three private treatment rooms with heated tables, designed to help your body tune into a deep relaxation response.

Stimulating Your Body’s Natural Ability to Heal

Acupuncture is more than just symptom management; it is a proven method to effectively treat chronic health problems and stimulate your body’s natural ability to heal itself. For those navigating heavy medical treatments like chemotherapy, it offers a safe and drug-free alternative to support the liver, kidneys, and overall energy levels.

Recovery is not just about being in “remission”—it is about feeling clear-headed, refreshed, and restored.

Experience the Difference Today

If you are struggling with anxiety, stress, chronic pain, or the aftermath of serious medical treatments, don’t let a network list limit your healing potential.

Ready to start your journey toward feeling whole again?

Click to Read the Full Video Transcript

Lisa: “Hi, my name is Lisa and I’m here to talk today about Dr. Steven Sonmore at Complete Oriental Medical Care.

I have recovered from cancer, radiation, and chemotherapy. When I started my recovery, Dr. Sonmore was outside my insurance network, so I initially went to medical professionals and acupuncturists that were within my network. However, what I found was that the quality of care through those acupuncturists didn’t even measure up to the quality of medical care I needed after surgery.

Working through the standard medical model, I realized I wasn’t receiving the repairing, healing, and restoration that I truly required. So, I came back to Steven. I came back because I knew the quality of care I would receive from his acupuncture would be exactly what I needed to recover from the effects of chemotherapy and radiation.

The quality of care here is absolutely incredible. I know beyond a shadow of a doubt that if I didn’t have the care he has given me, I wouldn’t have recovered as quickly from my fatigue and the stress that my kidneys and liver went through during treatment. My fatigue is now almost gone and my body feels much more healthy and whole.

I want you to consider acupuncture care because it brings healing that you would never think would be possible. Look him up, come see him, and tell him what your body and your life need. I 100 percent guarantee incredible care with Dr. Sonmore. Thank you.”

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