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“My feet feel like they are on fire.”
“Each step feels like I’m walking through wet paint.”
“I live in constant fear that I’ll fall.”
“I can’t sleep, my hands and feet tingle all night.”
What do all of these people have in common? They suffer from peripheral neuropathy. It’s estimated that more than 20 million people in the United States have peripheral neuropathy. Unfortunately, this figure may be significantly higher as the disease is often misdiagnosed because of its wide array of symptoms.
Dr. Kim Windschauer of Acupuncture of West Florida in Clearwater Florida share this belief. “I’ve been treating neuropathy in all various forms for many years, and so often my patients come to me because of the symptoms, not because of a diagnosis. They saw one of my ads or read the testimonial of another patient and say to themselves, “hey, I feel the same thing.”
Kathy of Largo testifies to this. “I remember my husband driving me to my consultation, and I saw a woman running. I was so envious. I just kept thinking ‘I would give anything just to walk again’. My primary care doctor told me my troubles with pain and balance were just symptoms of old age and gave me a prescription. I was so depressed.”
Fortunately, Kathy would eventually see Dr. Kim’s ad, describing similar symptoms, and how she offers a real solution at Acupuncture of West Florida. “I just knew I had to see her; it was my last hope.”
“Almost all of our patients come to us with a story like Kathy’s. They’ve been everywhere else. They’ve been told, “it’s just a part of growing older,” shares Lauren, a Patient Care Technician at Acupuncture of West Florida, “it just breaks my heart, but I know how much we can help people like Kathy so I’m always so happy when they walk through our door.
Those diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy often face a very grim reality, Western medicine declares that there is no solution while most alternative therapies carry large price tags and offer little to no resolve. Which is why Dr. Kim and the staff at Acupuncture of West Florida pride themselves on being “the last resort with the best results.”
Peripheral neuropathy is a result of damage to the nerves and this damage is commonly caused by lack of blood flow in the hands and feet. A lack of blood flow results in the lack of nutrients; the nerves then begin to degenerate and die which causes pain ranging from discomfort to debilitating. Because neuropathy is a degenerative condition, once those nerves begin to deteriorate, they will continue to do so until they are completely expired, leaving those suffering with crippling balance issues. “In this case the absence of pain is not necessarily a good thing,” shares Dr. Kim. “This usually indicates that your nerves are hanging on by a fragile thread.”
So how exactly is Dr. Kim able to reverse the effect of this degenerative disease?
“Acupuncture has been used to increase blood flow for thousands of years which helps to get the necessary nutrients to the affected nerves. But the real magic happens when I integrate ATP Resonance BioTherapy. This is technology that was originally developed by NASA to expedite recovery and healing.”
“I just can’t say enough about Acupuncture of West Florida,” Kathy shared through tears of joy. “My husband and I moved here 3 years ago, and he’s gone to the beach almost every day. I always stayed home because of the pain and discomfort. Yesterday I walked on the beach with him! And next week we’re starting dancing lessons. I am truly living life these days!”
According to Kathy’s test result, she has seen a 74% improvement in pain and functionality, which is on par with a majority of our patients, shares Lauren. “But more important than those test results is the joy she’s expressed being here and hearing about all the amazing things she’s able to do because she feels great.
By seamlessly blending the ancient science of acupuncture with modern medical solutions, Dr. Kim has achieved a 90% success rate in reversing the effects of neuropathy. She starts each patient with an initial consultation during which a sensory exam is performed. “This not only aids in making a proper diagnosis, but it helps to define just how much nerve damage has occurred,” tells the doctor. “This is important because if a patient has suffered more than 95% damage there is little that I can do to help them. I’m familiar with the medical miracle but I know my limitations as a practitioner as well as the limits of my medicine.
When it comes to treating peripheral neuropathy, regardless of its origin, early detection greatly improves your chances of full recovery.
If you or someone you love are suffering with chronic pain that presents as burning, tingling or ‘pins and needles’ or you’ve recently been diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy, it’s important to know that there are options. There is hope.
Call (727) 490-6060 to schedule an initial consultation or visit AcuofwestFL.com to read more incredible success stories.
ABOUT Dr. Kim Windschauer
I am an Acupuncture Physician, Board Certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) as well as the Florida State Board of Health, to practice both Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine.
I graduated from East West College of Natural Medicine, and am a member of the Florida State Oriental Medical Association (FSOMA). I have a Masters in Science degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine and a Bachelor’s degree in Health Services, from East West College of Natural Medicine, as well as a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of South Florida.
I am one of the few native Floridians, born and raised right here in St. Petersburg. My husband and I have been married for over 35 years, and have nine children: Tyler, Jordann, Gabriel, Kevin, Annalyse, Lucas, Olivia, Cameron, and Addison. While the first five have moved into their own homes, and two are in college, we are far from empty nesters, having teenage twins and several dogs running around the house to keep us on our toes!
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