From our Clearwater clinic
Thinking about acupuncture in Clearwater, FL? These articles from Dr. Kim Windschauer, AP answer the questions patients ask us most — about chronic pain and arthritis, peripheral neuropathy, SAAT allergy care, fertility, stress and sleep, and support during cancer treatment. Each one explains what treatment involves at our clinic on Executive Drive, so you know what to expect before you book.
Start with acupuncture in Clearwater, chronic pain care, neuropathy treatment or SAAT, or visit our Clearwater clinic page for our address, hours and directions.
A new 2026 osteoarthritis guideline includes acupuncture, but as one part of a broader plan. Here is what the recommendation means for knee pain and function.
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Every article answers the questions patients actually ask — what’s happening in the body, what the research shows, and what treatment looks like.
Burning, tingling or numb feet can feel harder to ignore at bedtime. Here is what that pattern may mean, practical safety steps, and questions to bring to a neuropathy consultation.
Read more: Why Do My Feet Burn More at Night? Neuropathy and SleepWhen breast cancer medication makes everyday movement uncomfortable, there may be ways to help. Here is what the evidence says about acupuncture for aromatase-inhibitor joint pain.
Read more: Joint Pain During Breast Cancer Hormone Therapy: Can Acupuncture Help?IVF already comes with enough decisions. Here is how to weigh acupuncture for comfort, understand its limits and coordinate care with your fertility team.
Read more: Considering Acupuncture During IVF? Questions to Ask Before BookingTingling does not automatically mean you need B12. Learn how I assess symptoms, distinguish point injections from deficiency treatment, and decide when another clinician needs to be involved.
Read more: B12 Point Injections: What to Check Before Treating Tingling
Chronic PainPain that has hung around for months changes how you sleep, move and plan your day. Here's what acupuncture for chronic pain actually involves at our Clearwater clinic.
Read more: Acupuncture for Chronic Pain in Clearwater: What to Expect
SAATOak in February, grass through summer, ragweed into November — Pinellas barely gets an off-season. Here's what helps, and what acupuncture can and can't do.
Read more: Seasonal Allergies in Clearwater: What Actually Helps, and Where Acupuncture FitsA quieter night does not mean a food is safe again. Learn how I discuss SAAT, review your allergy history, and keep your allergist’s precautions central to the plan.
Read more: Alpha-Gal and SAAT: Keeping Your Allergy Plan in PlaceShingles can leave burning, tingling, or touch-sensitive skin even after the rash heals. I explain where acupuncture may fit, why prompt medical care matters, and what to expect at a visit.
Read more: Acupuncture for Shingles Pain: A Guide to Supportive Care in Clearwater
SAATTick-borne alpha-gal syndrome and mast cell reactivity are exhausting to live with in Florida. Here's what SAAT care at our Clearwater clinic involves.
Read more: Alpha-Gal and Mast Cell Reactions in Tampa Bay: What SAAT Care Involves
SAATSAAT uses a single tiny ear needle left in place for weeks. Here's what that actually involves at our Clearwater clinic, in plain language.
Read more: SAAT in Clearwater: How the Single-Needle Allergy Approach Works
NeuropathyAcupuncture doesn't replace your diabetes care. Here's how patients in Clearwater use it alongside that care for burning, tingling and numb feet.
Read more: Diabetic Nerve Pain in the Feet: Adding Acupuncture to Your Clearwater Care Plan
NeuropathyBurning feet at night, numb toes, unsteady footing. Here's what an eight-week course of neuropathy acupuncture actually involves at our Clearwater clinic.
Read more: Acupuncture for Neuropathy in Clearwater: What the First Eight Weeks Look Like
ClearwaterWhat to know before booking acupuncture in Clearwater: licensing in Florida, conditions treated, self-pay costs, parking on Executive Drive, and drive times from around Pinellas.
Read more: Acupuncture in Clearwater, FL: A Local Patient's GuideSciatica & Back PainRadiating leg pain from a pinched sciatic nerve — when to worry, when MRI findings don't require surgery, and where acupuncture fits.
Read more: Sciatica Relief Without Surgery in Clearwater, FL: What Actually WorksNeuropathyBurning feet, tingling hands, night-time numbness — what neuropathy symptoms actually mean and the window where treatment matters most.
Read more: Peripheral Neuropathy Symptoms in Clearwater, FL: What They Mean and When to ActMCAS / SAATWhat to ask before considering ear acupuncture alongside specialist-led MCAS care.
Read more: MCAS and SAAT: Questions About Supportive Care in Clearwater, FLNerve PainPain can persist after a shingles rash clears. Learn about medical assessment, supportive care and evidence limitations.
Read more: Acupuncture for Shingles & Postherpetic Neuralgia in Clearwater, FL
CuppingSliding, stationary, and fire cupping — myofascial release without the pressure of deep-tissue massage.
Read more: Cupping Therapy in Clearwater: What It Actually DoesAlpha-Gal / SAATWhat SAAT involves, what limited evidence can and cannot tell us, and why allergist-directed care remains essential for Alpha-Gal Syndrome.
Read more: Alpha-Gal Syndrome: SAAT Treatment Across FloridaEducationSimilar needles, different clinical goals: how to check qualifications and ask about risks.
Read more: Dry Needling vs Acupuncture in Florida: Questions to Ask
Stress & SleepCalming a wired nervous system without adding another daily pill — how acupuncture treats burnout in Clearwater.
Read more: Acupuncture for Burnout & Stress Relief in Clearwater
Cancer SupportASCO and NCCN now endorse acupuncture for chemo-induced nausea, peripheral neuropathy, and cancer-related fatigue. Here's how it fits into your care.
Read more: Acupuncture for Chemotherapy Side Effects in ClearwaterNeuropathyBurning, tingling, numbness — diabetic or idiopathic peripheral neuropathy responds to a focused acupuncture protocol. Here's the evidence and what to expect.
Read more: Peripheral Neuropathy Relief in Clearwater, FL: Not Necessarily Permanent
MigrainesThe American Headache Society recognizes acupuncture as first-line non-pharmacologic prevention for episodic migraine. Here's how to use it.
Read more: Acupuncture for Migraine Prevention in ClearwaterBrowse past articles by subject and original publication date. For current care options, visit the linked condition or treatment page.
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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.
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.
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.
