“A few years ago, I was diagnosed with cancer and underwent chemotherapy. I’m in remission now and thankfully still alive, but it was very painful. My hands and feet were constantly burning and tingling, like when your legs and arms go numb,” said Mary, who lives in Grass Valley. Mary had chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN). Chemotherapy drugs kill cancer cells, but they’re not very specific about which ones they destroy. Smaller nerves, especially those in the hands and feet, are damaged first. People with peripheral neuropathy describe the pain as “burning,” “tingling,” “like walking on sharp stones,” or, as Mary described it, a vague tingling pain felt during paresthesia (the technical term for when your hands and feet go “numb”).
“Not only was it exhausting to be on my feet all day, it was physically painful. I couldn’t fit it into my busy schedule. I couldn’t even walk my dog.” Mary, like so many others, was prescribed gabapentin to ease the pain and told there was nothing anyone could do. In their words, “There is no cure for neuropathy.” Luckily for Mary, Fusion Acupuncture in Grass Valley, Nevada County, has proven successful where Western medicine doesn’t. For over a decade, Jade Lee LAc, DAcHM has been blending the time-tested science of acupuncture with modern medical technology to create real solutions for peripheral neuropathy that don’t require invasive surgery or prescription drugs with unpleasant side effects. Unique to FANC and its certified provider network, the Renew Nerve® protocol actually treats neuropathy instead of trying to mask its symptoms.
“Acupuncture is amazing for restoring blood flow and stimulating damaged nerves. It has been used for centuries to treat peripheral neuropathy and similar conditions,” says Dr. Lee. “We take treatment a step further by incorporating ATP Resonance Biotherapy®, which uses microcurrents to target specific nerves in the body. ATP Resonance Biotherapy® is like watering a plant; it stimulates and regrows blood vessels around the peripheral nerves, providing them with the proper nutrients and energy they need to repair and recover.”
ATP Resonance Biotherapy® was originally designed by NASA to speed healing and recovery. “Having access to this technology has been life-changing for our patients,” says Karen, one of FANC’s most compassionate Patient Care Technicians. “Some people ask if they can take the equipment home, so we’re working on developing at-home options for our patients who have limited mobility.”
Just four weeks into treatment, Mary is already seeing amazing improvements. “I’ve removed the disability plate from my rearview mirror and have finally resumed walking my dog in Condon Park. I’m excited to see where I’ll be at the end of the program. Previously, I thought the pain of neuropathy was just the price of being alive. Dr. Jade really gave me hope for a better life.” Dr. Lee and the staff at Fusion boast a 90% success rate in reversing peripheral neuropathy, as well as chemotherapy-induced neuropathy. They’ve also had great success treating diabetic neuropathy and neuropathy of unknown cause (also known as idiopathic neuropathy). “I watched my grandmother suffer with neuropathy in her later years and it was heartbreaking when they told me there was nothing that could be done. This disease is one of the main reasons I went into medicine. Since then, my goal has been to help people truly live life to the fullest.”
The number of treatments required for complete nerve recovery varies from person to person and can only be determined after a comprehensive consultation and detailed neurological evaluation. If you or a loved one suffers from peripheral neuropathy, (530) 652-4727 Make an appointment. For new patients, your initial consultation fee is currently $0 (a $240 value). Fusionacu.com Take advantage of this offer.
