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Peripheral Neuropathy Treatment in Clearwater, FL

Burning, tingling, numbness, and balance loss in the feet and hands — diabetic, chemo-induced (CIPN), or idiopathic — respond well to a focused acupuncture protocol that improves nerve conduction without adding another d

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Burning, tingling, numbness, and balance loss in the feet and hands — diabetic, chemo-induced (CIPN), or idiopathic — respond well to a focused acupuncture protocol that improves nerve conduction without adding another daily pill.

Symptoms we treat

  • Burning or pins-and-needles in feet/hands
  • Numbness or ‘walking on cotton’
  • Night-time pain that disrupts sleep
  • Loss of balance or fear of falling
  • Side effects from gabapentin or pregabalin
  • Reduced sensation in fingertips

Where conventional care falls short

Gabapentin, pregabalin, and duloxetine reduce signal — they do not heal the nerve. Many patients trade burning pain for grogginess, weight gain, brain fog, or unsteadiness. For nerve pain that overlaps with chronic pain, the CDC’s 2022 Clinical Practice Guideline for Prescribing Opioids explicitly recommends non-pharmacologic and non-opioid therapies — including acupuncture — before escalating to long-term opioids, and the FDA reinforces this in prescriber education. ASCO and SIO now recommend acupuncture as a first-line non-pharmacologic option for chemo-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN), and randomized trials show measurable improvement in nerve conduction velocity.

Our approach to peripheral neuropathy

  • Targeted acupuncture protocol focused on distal nerve segments and circulation
  • ATP Resonance BioTherapy™ to support cellular nerve repair and circulation
  • Herbal and nutritional support tailored to diabetic vs. chemo-induced presentations
  • Sleep, balance, and functional check-ins at every visit

What the evidence shows

Endorsed by ASCO–SIO for CIPN; randomized trials demonstrate improved nerve conduction velocity and reduced pain scores in both diabetic and chemo-induced peripheral neuropathy. Aligned with CDC and FDA opioid-alternative guidance.

Your first visit

  • A relaxed 60-minute intake covering symptoms, medications, and goals
  • Functional exam (sensation, reflex, balance, gait)
  • Your first acupuncture treatment, same visit
  • A clear written plan: session count, expected milestones, cost

Chemo took my feet. After six weeks with Dr. Kim, I can feel the floor again. I haven’t taken a gabapentin in three months.

Robert, 64 — Clearwater

Areas we serve

Peripheral Neuropathy care across Pinellas & Tampa Bay

Patients travel to our Clearwater clinic from across Pinellas and Hillsborough counties.

Acupuncture for Peripheral Neuropathy in Clearwater, FL

Our home clinic on Executive Drive, minutes from downtown Clearwater and Clearwater Beach.

Acupuncture for Peripheral Neuropathy in Largo, FL

A short drive south, and one of our most common patient ZIP codes.

Acupuncture for Peripheral Neuropathy in St. Petersburg, FL

Roughly 20 minutes south for patients across southern Pinellas County.

Acupuncture for Peripheral Neuropathy in Dunedin, FL

A straight run north for Dunedin, Honeymoon Island and the Pinellas Trail.

Acupuncture for Peripheral Neuropathy in Safety Harbor, FL

About 10 minutes east, just off the Bayside Bridge corridor.

Acupuncture for Peripheral Neuropathy in Palm Harbor, FL

A direct route south on Alt US-19.

Acupuncture for Peripheral Neuropathy in Tampa, FL

Around 25 minutes over the Courtney Campbell Causeway from South Tampa and Westshore.

Acupuncture for Peripheral Neuropathy in Oldsmar, FL

Ten to fifteen minutes north on Tampa Rd for Oldsmar and East Lake patients.

Acupuncture for Peripheral Neuropathy in Seminole, FL

Close by via Ulmerton Rd, serving Seminole and Bay Pines.

Acupuncture for Peripheral Neuropathy in Pinellas Park, FL

A quick trip south on US-19.

Acupuncture for Peripheral Neuropathy in Tarpon Springs, FL

North Pinellas patients reach the clinic in about 25 minutes down Alt US-19.

Acupuncture for Peripheral Neuropathy in Belleair, FL

Serving Belleair, Belleair Bluffs and Indian Rocks Beach.

Serving Clearwater, Largo, St. Petersburg, Dunedin, Safety Harbor, Palm Harbor, Tampa, Oldsmar, Seminole, Pinellas Park, Tarpon Springs and Belleair.
Call (727) 490-6060

Peripheral Neuropathy — questions patients ask

Answers for patients across Clearwater and the greater Tampa Bay area.

Yes. The CDC's 2022 Clinical Practice Guideline for Prescribing Opioids lists acupuncture among the first-line non-pharmacologic therapies to try before escalating to long-term opioids for chronic pain, including painful neuropathy. The FDA reinforces this in prescriber education materials, and ASCO–SIO specifically endorses acupuncture for chemo-induced peripheral neuropathy.
Yes — published RCTs and the ASCO–SIO clinical practice guidelines show acupuncture improves nerve conduction velocity and reduces pain in both diabetic peripheral neuropathy and chemo-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN). Most of our neuropathy patients feel a measurable change within 4–6 sessions.
No. We never ask you to change medications — that is your prescribing physician's call. Many patients find they need a lower dose over time as their symptoms improve, and we're happy to communicate with your medical team as appropriate. CDC and FDA guidance both frame acupuncture as an addition to a taper plan, not a demand that you stop cold.
Most patients describe a mild dull ache or warmth at the point — nothing like a hypodermic needle. Acupuncture needles are hair-thin (about 40x thinner than a vaccine needle), and most people relax deeply during the session.
Most patients feel measurable change within 3–6 sessions. Chronic or complex conditions typically follow a 6–12 session plan, after which we transition to maintenance care. Dr. Kim builds a clear, written plan during your free consultation.
We accept many major insurance plans for acupuncture, and our team will verify your benefits before your first visit. We also offer a structured membership plan and a Give $25 / Get $25 referral credit to keep care affordable.

What patients say

5.0 stars across 79 Google reviews

★★★★★

“Dr. Kim found the cause of my neuropathy when nobody else could. After eight sessions I can feel my feet again.”

Sandra M.
Neuropathy

★★★★★

“I came in for migraines and stayed for everything else. My headaches went from weekly to almost none.”

James T.
Migraines

★★★★★

“The alpha-gal treatment changed my life. I can eat normally for the first time in three years.”

Dana R.
Alpha-gal / SAAT
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Ready to start? Call 727-490-6060 or book a free consultation with Dr. Kim Windschauer, AP, at 3001 Executive Drive, Suite 150, Clearwater, FL 33762.

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Acupuncture of West Florida

3001 Executive Dr
Suite #150
Clearwater, FL 33762

T: 727-490-6060
F: 877-940-3119
E: [email protected]

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