Cancer supportive care · Clearwater, FL
Cancer & Chemotherapy Support Acupuncture in Clearwater, FL
When the treatment is hard, the day shouldn't have to be. Oncology-aware acupuncture for nausea, fatigue, neuropathy, hot flashes, and sleep — recognized by ASCO, SIO, and the NCCN.
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This is a request, not a confirmed appointment. Our team aims to reply within 5 minutes during staffed hours; this is a target, not a guarantee.
A calm, coordinated approach
Chemotherapy and radiation do their job, but the days in between can cost you your appetite, your sleep, your energy, and your sense of being yourself. Nausea, bone-deep fatigue, numb fingertips, and 3am wake-ups are not things you simply have to endure.
At Acupuncture of West Florida in Clearwater, Dr. Kim Windschauer, AP, provides supportive care alongside your oncology team — never instead of it. Sessions are scheduled around your infusion calendar and adjusted to your counts and energy on the day you arrive.
Straight answers
The questions patients ask us first
Will this interfere with my chemo or radiation?
Suitability depends on your treatment and individual risks. Discuss acupuncture with your oncology team before starting. With your permission, Dr. Kim can discuss communication with your treating clinician when appropriate. Acupuncture does not replace oncology treatment or medication.
My oncologist said there's nothing to do about the numbness.
That is a common answer, and it is also the gap ASCO and SIO guidelines address: acupuncture is a recommended non-pharmacologic option for CIPN. We treat CIPN routinely and track sensation and balance at every visit.
I have no energy — how often would I have to come in?
Most supportive-care plans start at once weekly, and sessions are restful rather than demanding. Dr. Kim gives you a session count and a cost estimate up front instead of an open-ended schedule.
Is it safe with low platelets or a port?
That is exactly why counts and port placement are screened at each visit. Techniques, point choice, and needle depth are adjusted, and treatment is postponed when it should be.
Treatment ended but I still feel wrecked. Can you help?
Yes. Survivorship fatigue, brain fog, unrestorative sleep, and low stamina are among the most common reasons patients come to us, often a year or more after their last infusion.
The clinic is at 3001 Executive Drive, Suite 150, just off Ulmerton Road in the Gateway / Feather Sound area, with free door-side parking — easy on treatment weeks when energy is low.
What we treat
What we help with during and after treatment
- Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV)
- Cancer-related fatigue during and after treatment
- Chemo-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN)
- Aromatase-inhibitor joint pain and stiffness
- Hot flashes and night sweats
- Sleep disruption, anxiety, and brain fog
Why us
Why patients in Clearwater choose us
- Oncology-aware protocols: counts, ports, lymphedema risk, and infusion timing are screened at every visit.
- With your permission, we can discuss communication with your oncology or survivorship clinician when appropriate. No hospital affiliation or endorsement is implied.
- CIPN is a core specialty — combined acupuncture and ATP Resonance BioTherapy™.
- Guideline-based: ASCO/SIO 2022 and NCCN Category 1 for cancer-related fatigue.
- Gentle, honest plans with symptom scores tracked session by session.
Our approach
How treatment works
Symptom-led treatment
Each visit starts with what is worst this week — nausea, fatigue, pain, or sleep — and the point selection follows it.
Timed to your cycle
Sessions are scheduled around infusion days and recovery windows so treatment supports, never competes with, your oncology plan.
Neuropathy protocol
For CIPN, acupuncture is paired with ATP Resonance BioTherapy™ to support nerve recovery and sensation.
Survivorship care
After active treatment ends, the focus shifts to fatigue, stamina, sleep quality, and getting your days back.
The research
Evidence & guidelines
ASCO and the Society for Integrative Oncology (2022) recommend acupuncture for chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy and aromatase-inhibitor arthralgia. The NCCN lists acupuncture as a Category 1 intervention for cancer-related fatigue, and the JAMA Oncology PEACH randomized trial found significant fatigue reduction versus usual care. Published work in the Journal of Clinical Oncology supports acupuncture for chemotherapy-induced nausea.
Areas we serve
Serving West Florida
Patients travel to our Clearwater clinic from across Pinellas County and the Tampa Bay region, including:
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Is acupuncture safe during chemotherapy?+
Suitability depends on your treatment, blood counts, medications, and individual risks. Discuss acupuncture with your oncology team before starting. Dr. Kim reviews safety considerations such as port placement, lymphedema risk, and infusion timing when planning supportive care.
What cancer treatment side effects can acupuncture help with?+
The best-supported are chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, cancer-related fatigue, chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN), aromatase-inhibitor joint pain, hot flashes, and sleep disruption.
Do oncologists actually recommend this?+
Major guidelines do. ASCO and the Society for Integrative Oncology recommend acupuncture for CIPN and aromatase-inhibitor arthralgia, and the NCCN lists it as a Category 1 intervention for cancer-related fatigue.
I finished treatment a year ago and I'm still exhausted. Is it too late?+
No. Survivorship fatigue is one of the most common reasons patients come to us, often after being told it is just part of recovery. The JAMA Oncology PEACH trial showed significant fatigue reduction versus usual care in survivors.
Do you take insurance?+
We are a self-pay clinic. We do not accept insurance or HSA/FSA cards. We provide a superbill you can submit for possible out-of-network reimbursement, which is not guaranteed. Package pricing is available for a full supportive-care series.
Ready to feel better?
Request a consultation with Dr. Kim Windschauer, AP.
Request a Consultation 727-490-6060Visit the clinic
3001 Executive Drive, Suite 150
Clearwater, FL 33762
Mon–Fri · By appointment
Your next step
What happens when you reach out
Request a consultation
Send a request and the team will contact you to arrange a time. A request does not confirm an appointment.
Request a consultationCoordinated plan
A full intake with symptom scoring, timed around your infusion or survivorship schedule, and shared with your oncology team when you want it.
Call 727-490-6060Tracked relief
Nausea, fatigue, sleep, and sensation scored each visit, with the plan adjusted as your treatment changes.
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Start with a free consultation
How your first visit works
The initial consultation is free; treatment is separate. We do not accept insurance or HSA/FSA cards. A superbill is available on request for possible insurance reimbursement, which is not guaranteed.
1. Tell us what's going on
Send the form or call 727-490-6060. We'll ask a few questions about your symptoms and history.
2. Free consultation
Talk with Dr. Kim in person or by phone at no charge to discuss whether acupuncture may be appropriate. A consultation is not a treatment visit.
3. Your first treatment
Treatment visits are around $150. The office will confirm your fee before treatment. Your plan depends on your needs and response; benefits are not guaranteed.
These are individual experiences, not evidence of a cure or a prediction of your results.
Discuss your care options with Dr. Kim
Request a free consultation in person or by phone to discuss whether acupuncture may be appropriate. Treatment is separate, with visits around $150; the office will confirm fees and availability. Benefits are not guaranteed.