Video Testimonials
Immediate Relief for Chronic Back & Hip Pain
After suffering from intense hip pain for five years, Mirium found relief within her first few treatments. Watch her explain the significant difference she found in our specialized “Balance Method” approach compared to other traditional methods she tried.
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I’ve been coming here to the clinic since last June. I came with back pain and hip pain. The hip pain had been with me for about five years and was intense. When I first came to Steven, I realized that I’d come to the right place because after the first few needles were injected, I was already relieved. I went home and I would come back in about three days, and this continued to moderate my pain level so that I could stand it. After that, I decided that he could continue my good health. Today, we’re using less needles and I’m really happy with my progress. I tried another kind while I was in Arkansas—traditional acupuncture—and the results were not as quick. I would tell my best friend and my neighbor to come to Steven because it really works.
Restoration and Healing After Cancer Treatment
Lisa shares her powerful journey of recovering from the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation. She details why she chose to go “outside her network” to find the restorative care needed to feel healthy and whole again.
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Hi, my name is Lisa. I have recovered from cancer, radiation, and chemotherapy. Dr. Sonmore was outside my network, so I went to medical professionals within my network first. But what I found was that the quality of care through the acupuncturists I went to didn’t even measure up. I didn’t receive the repairing, the healing, and the restoration that I needed. I came back to Steven because I knew the quality of care I would receive would be exactly what I needed to recover from chemotherapy and radiation. I know beyond a shadow of a doubt that if I didn’t have the care he’s given me, I wouldn’t have recovered as quickly from my fatigue and the stress on my kidneys and liver. My fatigue is almost gone and my body feels much more healthy and whole.
Deep, Restful Sleep Without Medications
Chronic insomnia can drain every area of your life. In this video, our patient describes how specialized acupuncture helped him move from restless, broken sleep to falling asleep easily and waking up refreshed.
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I was having a lot of trouble sleeping. I would lay in bed for hours and couldn’t fall asleep, or I would wake up in the middle of the night and be awake for two or three hours. It was affecting my work and my mood. After coming to see Steven, the change was almost immediate. Within the first few treatments, I was falling asleep much faster. Now, I’m sleeping through the night and I wake up feeling actually rested. It’s changed my energy levels throughout the day.
Avoiding Surgery for Chronic Leg Pain
Robin explains how she went from being “terrified” of needles and facing potential spinal fusion to being 99.9% pain-free. Watch her explain why she decided to make specialized acupuncture a permanent part of her healthy lifestyle.
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This has been a life-changing experience for me. I sustained a leg injury and saw a physician’s assistant, a general practitioner, a sports medicine doctor, and physical therapy. Nobody had a diagnosis. They told me I might need an MRI, spinal fusion, and injections. I was terrified. I came in knowing nothing and was terrified of needles. Steven explained everything and provided a diagnosis. I’m on treatment 10 of 12, and I am 99.9% pain-free. It has exceeded every expectation. I have made the decision that I’m going to incorporate this into my life. I’m not even going to figure out how—I’m just going to do it.
Breaking the Cycle of Debilitating Migraines
For those living with chronic migraines, life is often lived in the dark. Our patient shares how she reclaimed her life from the constant fear of the next “attack” through targeted acupuncture care.
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I’ve suffered from migraines for over 15 years. I was taking heavy medication that had side effects and I was still missing work. Since starting my treatment plan, the frequency of my migraines has dropped from three or four a week to maybe one a month, and they are much less intense. I’m off most of my medications and I finally feel like I’m in control of my life again.
Restoring Sensory Function and Neurological Health
Loss of smell and neuropathy are complex conditions that often leave patients feeling hopeless. This testimonial demonstrates how acupuncture can restore sensory function even after a year of total loss.
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I came in for neuropathy in my feet and the fact that I had lost my sense of smell for over a year after a virus. I had gone to specialists and they told me there wasn’t much they could do. After a few weeks of treatment with Steven, I suddenly realized I could smell the coffee brewing. It was like a miracle. My neuropathy has also significantly improved—the tingling and numbness are nearly gone.
Rapid Recovery from Post-Concussion Syndrome
Post-concussion syndrome can cause severe memory loss and headaches. Watch how two athletes regained their cognitive function and found headache relief after only two treatments using the Balance Method.
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Traumatic brain injuries can result in migraines, anxiety, and poor memory. We had a University of Minnesota volleyball player who suffered from disorientation. After only two treatments, she could remember the names of her teammates again. Another 16-year-old hockey player had terrible headaches and insomnia. After two treatments, his headaches resolved and he could sleep. We use the Balance Method, meaning we never needle the head or face for concussions; we use points on the limbs to push blood to the brain to heal.
Low Back Pain Relief
After being told by surgeons that she should “get used to the idea” of a wheelchair, Janis sought specialized care at our clinic. She is now 99% pain-free and back to her active lifestyle of walking and swimming.
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Surgeons told me they could do nothing for me and that I’d have to someday use a cane, then a walker, and finally a wheelchair. I tried physical therapy, chiropractic, and steroids which made it worse. I’m so glad I came to see Steven because I don’t use any of those things now. Most of the time I don’t have any back pain. I can take walks for an hour without any pain. He changed my life.
MD - Proven Results for Foot and Back Pain
This patient traveled from Texas specifically to seek care for persistent foot and back pain. Watch him explain how a single treatment for his sciatica produced results that months of other interventions couldn’t match.
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I came from Texas for foot pain. Before treatment, it was an 8. Now it feels like a 1 or a half. Three years ago, I came for bad sciatica from a tractor injury. I went to all sorts of people and it didn’t get better. I came here, and over a couple of months after just one treatment, it went away. I’ve seen everybody, and I became a believer after that.
Reclaiming Mobility and Speech After a Stroke
This patient traveled from Iowa because he couldn’t raise his left arm or walk without losing his balance. Watch him explain how he regained his speech and movement after just three specialized treatments.
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I feel 100% better. I came from Iowa. When I first came, I couldn’t hardly walk or raise my left arm. After three treatments, I can raise my arm, the tingling is gone, and I can walk almost normal again. My speech is back to almost normal too. This guy is like magic.
Resolving Heart Conditions Held Since Childhood
Choling resolved her heart condition that had persisted for 76 years. After just four treatments, a recent EKG confirmed that her tachycardia and heart murmur were completely resolved.
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I am 76 years old. I’ve had tachycardia and a heart murmur since childhood. After four treatments, my heart condition is completely gone. It was proven by a recent EKG that happened yesterday. 76 years of this resolved in four treatments.
Stabilizing Blood Sugar and Glucose Numbers
Managing blood sugar levels is a daily battle for those with diabetes. A patient shares how his morning glucose numbers dropped from dangerously high levels down to a stable 130 range through supportive care.
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Normally my morning numbers were high. When I first got diagnosed, I saw numbers as high as 500. This morning I was 138. I haven’t seen a low number for quite a while. It’s a great result.
Natural Metabolism Support for Weight Loss
Discover how acupuncture supports healthy weight loss by regulating the body’s natural systems and improving metabolism. This drug-free approach addresses the internal imbalances that often hinder progress.
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This video outlines the comprehensive approach used to help patients manage weight by reducing stress, regulating digestion, and improving metabolic function.
Natural Immune Support: Achieving Negative HPV Results
After years of persistent positive results, our patient shares how a specialized protocol of acupuncture and custom Chinese herbal medicine helped her body achieve an inactive HPV status.
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After years of persistent positive results, our patient shares how a specialized protocol of acupuncture and custom Chinese herbal medicine helped her body achieve an inactive HPV status. At Complete Oriental Medical Care, we focus on strengthening the immune system and changing the body’s internal environment to address complex health challenges naturally, while working alongside the diagnostic care of your primary MD.
A Comprehensive Drug-Free Path to Quit Smoking
Quitting smoking requires more than just willpower. This news segment features our use of detox protocols and ear acupuncture to help patients remove nicotine from their systems and ease agitation.
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Quitting is no easy task. We use a five-point ear program to detoxify the body from nicotine. Unlike a patch which puts nicotine back in, acupuncture takes it out. It eases the agitation and the sense of loss smokers feel. We integrate herbs, diet, and exercise to help the decision stick.”