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.