Some of our patients like to share their experneince at Alternative Health Center and how Dr. Kasian's gentle, effective care has changed their life:

May 24, 2006

To:
Dr. Lawrence Kasian
Ahwatukee Physical Medicine
& Alternative Health Center for Pain Relief

Dear Dr. Kasian,

1 year ago today I walked into your office in hope of getting a little pain relief. After all, the business card reads “Pain Relief". My pain level on a scale of 0-10 with 10 being the highest level of pain was at 27 on that day.

1. I could not sit down in a chair without severe pain.
2. I could not stand for longer than a few minutes without pain
3. I could not pick up anything over 5 lbs., because my hands would drop it.
4. Pain in my back — arthritis in the spine is what the MD said.
5. Pain in my face — sinus is what the MD said
6. Neurophathy in my legs, feet, and hands from the diabetes
7. I could not steep in a bed — because I could not get up in the morning. The recliner became my best friend.
8. As a diabetic I was up to 8 insulin injections a day.
9. I was taking prescription medication for allergies.
10. I hated to wake in the morning because just going to the bathroom was very painful.
11. I could not iron, sweep, mop, and bend without severe pain,

Walking, sitting, standing, stairs, were all out of the question. It had been living like this for over 5 years. The only thing that helped was pain pills, but then I could not drive or go to work.

In general I had no quality to my life. I pushed myself on a daily basis, because if I did not, I would have given up. I prayed for relief and found your information. After my first treatment of acupuncture 99% of the pain on my right side was gone. The next morning without thinking, when the alarm clock went off, I got out of my recliner, walked to the bathroom, and sat with no pain. I thought I was dead and did not know it. I also noticed I slept 6 hours without waking. Average sleep time was 1 hour and 15 minutes, pain and having to go to the bathroom kept me up all night.

Over a 3-weelk period you and your needles performed so many great changes in my body. Pain level was an average of 4-5 on the left side. Right side might have discomfort, but quickly went away. Within 3 months my pain level was between 1-2 when I had pain. A big difference from pain 7 days a week.

No more pain pills!

Best part of all was the changes my body was going through. My insulin injections dropped to 1-2 a day. Trust me Dr. K, I monitor my blood sugar well, and insulin is injected when needed. I was able to stop using the prescription allergy medication. I went to an all natural nasal spray (approved by my MD).

In addition to pain relief you have saved me money on Primary Care Co-Pays, Prescription Co-Pays, and I have learned the difference between pain and discomfort.

I know acupuncture does not work for everyone, but I have seen what it has done for me and my family members.

Thank you for doing so well.

Gloria A.