Testimonials from a few of Dr. Goodman’s patients:

 

 

“I am a 24 year old law student, extremely active and love playing basketball. In 2011, I had my first ankle surgery, requiring me to not put any pressure on my right leg for 14 weeks. In 2012, I had my 2nd ankle surgery, a bone transplant, that required me to be in bed 20 hrs/day for the first 4 weeks and 10 additional weeks of no weight bearing on my leg. In 3 years, I’ve gone through physical rehabilitation twice, massage therapy, & visited a chiropractor for constant, vicious, pain in my right leg, hamstring, quad, groin, and hip. I could not physically stand for more than 10 minutes without feeling severe tightness and shooting hot pain go up my leg. It was difficult to stand, painful to sit, even worse with any type of exercise.

 

After 10 visits with Dr. Goodman, I find it shocking and surprising to say that this dry-needling therapy really works!! The first couple of visits did introduce a new type of pain, however, the effects of the treatment substantially outweighed any negatives and after 4 months and 11 total sessions, my leg pain has subsided to the point where I’m able to run, play basketball, and be active. I’m beyond thankful for Dr. Goodman’s treatment and genuine care enabling me to get better and stronger. I honestly would tell anyone considering this type of treatment, to GO FOR IT. I battled severe leg/muscle/nerve pain for over 2 years, and now it is finally not an issue. Thank you Dr. Goodman.”

 

Payam Parsadmehr

J.D. Candidate 2015

Gonzaga University School of Law

Spokane, Washington

12/1/2014

 

 

“Following an injury in 2001, I have undergone four cervical spine surgeries over ten years. An extended spinal fusion and cord decompression improved the neurological symptoms however the loss of neck flexibility occasionally resulted in severe muscle spasm and pain that did not respond to medical and physical therapies that had previously controlled the most severe symptoms.

 

Dr. Steven Goodman recommended a trial of IMS; the benefits for me were substantial and dramatic. IMS was the mainstay of therapy that controlled my symptoms and allowed me to continue my surgical practice.”

 

Gregory Luna, M.D.

Vascular Surgeon

Spokane, Washington

8/1/2013

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“Two years ago I started to experience severe pain in my hands and dominant forearm after increasing the amount of typing and mouse-clicking done at work while implementing an electronic medical record. Prior to starting IMS treatments I had visited with a rheumatologist, an orthopedist, a neurologist, a traditional acupuncturist, a chiropractor, three different massage therapists, and two physical therapists. Although these visits and therapies brought an incremental degree of relief, I still remained in daily pain on a scale up to 5-7 out of 10 and required acetaminophen 650 mg twice daily and celecoxib 200 mg on most days. After a series of 12 IMS treatments, I only required monthly visits with a massage therapist for deep tissue massage, and monthly to bimonthly IMS treatments. I am now 0-1 out of 10 on most days regarding experienced pain and take acetaminophen and celecoxib only if needed. The acetaminophen has been reduced to once or twice a week and the celecoxib to once or twice per month.

 

The IMS treatments have made a major, positive impact in my life. I would strongly endorse and advocate for its use in appropriately selected patients experiencing neuropathic pain.”

 

Steven Kernerman, D.O., Allergist

Spokane, Washington

8/20/2013

 

 

"A few years ago, I was a classical pianist working on my Master’s Degree, until one day I began to notice pain in both of my thumbs. After a while the pain became unbearable and I was forced to seek care. I saw many physicians who referred me to physical therapy, which was unsuccessful. I also had cortisone shots and put one of the thumbs in a cast for two months to see if that would help. All these attempts at cure failed. By then, I had given up on music as a career, and had decided to become a physician myself, so I could maybe figure out just what was ailing me.

 

This was the path that led me to Dr. Goodman. Three years had passed since I first started feeling pain in my thumbs. I watched him treat several patients and asked him if he thought IMS could help my situation. Within a few minutes, I felt the needle enter my left thumb, and it cramped hard. Dr. Goodman told me right there, "You are going to play again." Sure enough, several treatments later, I was back on the piano. I am not returning to music as a career, however.

 

I am currently a student at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. At the very least, I want to keep myself healthy, but I also know that there are many people out there who have no idea why they are in so much pain and could use this wonderful treatment!"

 

Peter Johnson (M.D.)

Houston, Texas

9/26/09

 

 

"I suffered many years with chronic foot pain and neuromas prior to seeing Dr. Goodman. After 2 neurectomy surgeries on my right foot under the supervision of another doctor, I sought out IMS treatment for my left foot to avoid surgery. I am pain free today and have avoided surgery for my left foot. I could not have done this without the IMS treatments from Dr. Goodman. My quality of life is so much better for having undergone the IMS treatment. I highly recommend it and am happily moving through the world pain free today!

 

Amy Singer

Seattle, WA

8/21/09

 

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"I saw Dr. Goodman after having back surgery and a severely broken foot. The overwhelming pain and lack of function in my body was such that I questioned whether I'd ever recover from being so 'disabled'. But after two treatments with Dr. Goodman, I experienced greater pain relief in my back than I'd experienced from months of other types of holistic and allopathic treatments. My continued work with Dr. Goodman has been, for me, nothing less than miraculous as I am re-entering life and work with increasing physical comfort and competence."

 

Toni Frohoff, Ph.D.

Seattle, WA

08/10/08

 

 

"I came to see Dr. Goodman after 2 months of physical therapy for an escalating back problem. I had been told I had 'pyriformis syndrome' - the muscles around my pelvis and down into my legs were very painful. Some days I could barely walk. I was at my wits' end when I discovered Dr. Gunn's Intramuscular Stimulation. I had been searching for a pain management alternative to the conventional methods...this led me to Dr. Goodman's website.

 

After 2 months of IMS treatment I felt so much better. It was a slow and painful recovery...I experienced windows of relief along the way and intuitively felt I was on the right track. Eventually I could go 3 months without a problem. Recently I had overdone it and returned for a tune-up which helped enormously. I now pace myself, walk and stretch daily, and do Tai Chi for relaxation. The personal care and treatment is exceptional. It takes courage to step out of the orthodox field of medicine, on the part of the patient and doctor. I am very grateful for this doctor's skill and courage."

 

Joan Zaratian

Poulsbo, WA

2/06/07

 

 

"I had pain, tightness, and spasms in my calf muscles that prevented me from running and competing for several years. I tried numerous treatments in an attempt to fix the problem: a stretching and strengthening program, deep tissue massage, trigger point massage, ultrasound, e-Stim, Active Release Technique (ART), acupuncture, herbs, Shiatsu, Chiropractic, heat wraps, cold wraps, and several tape wrap techniques...but nothing worked.

 

I visited the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Clinic in Los Angeles, team doctors for the Lakers , Dodgers, Kings, Ducks, and Angels, and was diagnosed with 'Compartment Syndrome'. I got a second opinion from another highly respected sports medicine orthopedic group and was told it definitely was NOT 'Compartment Syndrome'. Needless to say I spent several thousand dollars and missed five years of competing throughout the process.

 

Then through an internet search I found IMS and Dr. Goodman. I explained the situation to Dr. Goodman on the phone and he said he could help. He was correct!!! After just 2 visits I could tell this treatment was different than the others I'd had and that it was working. I began running again after the third treatment with no tightness, pain, or spasms. I am now able to run as much as I want and am looking forward to competing again! Dr. Goodman is extremely knowledgeable, professional and friendly and I highly recommend his services for any type of sports related injury.

 

Side Note: Four months into running again, I developed a moderate case of plantar fasciitis but after one IMS treatment it was noticeably better and has not bothered me since."

 

Dave Buffington,

Santa Ana, CA

01/30/06

5 time finisher

Hawaii Ironman Triathlon

World Championship

 

 

"I was referred to Dr. Goodman by my family physician approximately six years ago. I had a back muscle spasm that had progressed to the point of making it almost impossible to drive, and none of the treatments I had received from my physician had helped. On my first visit to Dr. Goodman he performed trigger point 'dry needling' (IMS) on my back and informed me that I may need several sessions before I would see results. I left his office, still in pain, swore he was a quack, and was determined not to go back.

 

Four days later, I was driving my tractor-trailer when, all of a sudden, my back muscles relaxed...it happened so incredibly fast in the course of 5 or 6 seconds that the only way to describe the feeling was as if I had just received a large dose of pain medication intravenously. I actually started laughing right there in the truck.

 

I constantly tell people about how I changed my way of thinking to this new type of treatment. I have returned to Dr. Goodman several times over the past 6 years and am willing to make the drive to receive a treatment. The original muscle spasms I had, have never recurred. I am pleased to recommend Dr. Goodman to anyone and have no reservations about putting my reputation on the line in doing so."

 

B.C. Godfrey

Tacoma, WA

10/09/05

 

 

"Dear Dr. Goodman,

It has been a month since my last treatment, and I meant to send you a thank-you before this. I had been suffering from neck and shoulder pain related to the repetitive nature of my job ('Repetitive Stress Injury') for over ten years. I was worried that I would lose the career I love as an ultrasonographer. I had read that this treatment could help me but didn't try it until the pain was difficult to ignore. I had been using many ways to deal with the pain: Physical Therapy, ice/heat, deep tissue massage, yoga, stretching, ergonomic and work changes, but still felt like I hit a 'plateau' a few months ago. I made an appointment and had my first treatment immediately after consultation.

 

I must tell you, that I was mildly skeptical at first, but when I left the office I felt as though the muscles in my right shoulder were relaxed for the first time in years. I had 3 additional treatments over the next month. It has been 4 weeks since my last treatment, and it is difficult to express how much better I feel! It is as if the pain from the last 10 years has been erased, and I am starting off fresh again. I am hopeful that I will be able to continue along with my career, with a 'tune-up' from you once or twice a year. Thank you so much."

 

Monica Kenney

Seattle, WA

05/23/05

 

 

"I have had a long history of neck, shoulder and lower back pain. I've been to chiropractors and specialists. I have been through all sorts of therapy in an attempt to alleviate the pain. Chiropractics help to a point, but the relief was temporary and when the pain would return it would be greater than before the treatment. Dr. Goodman was recommended to me and I thought that I'd give him a try. I had nothing to lose. He explained to me his Intra-Muscular Stimulation (IMS) treatment. Initially I was very skeptical. After several conversations I agreed to allow him to treat me.

 

I could not believe the difference after the first treatment. My muscles loosened up and my bones went back into proper alignment and the pain subsided. Because of the bad shape I was in, Dr. Goodman treated me regularly for about a month. Since then, I can go 6 months to a year pain free before requiring a tune up. I have since moved to Ohio, however I make it a point to come home to Seattle at least once a year to visit Dr. Goodman and get a tune up. I wish more doctors used this procedure. I highly recommend Dr. Goodman and his IMS treatment to anyone suffering from shoulder, neck and back pain."

 

Christopher Damson

Newark, Ohio

12/08/04

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"I've been suffering chronic myofascial pain from an automobile accident for over three years. I was bed ridden, taking many prescription drugs, in pain all the time, and needed to be taken care of. Dr. Goodman's IMS treatment has taken me to another level of improvement. Now I'm able to reduce medications and function with ease. I still have problems with lifting, prolong sitting and standing. But I have a life now.

 

Dr. Goodman not only knows what he is doing, he also loves to see patient's good progress. I plan on continue the IMS, and am hopeful that there is yet much more room for improvement."

 

Shu Chen

Bellevue, WA

12/08/04

 

 

"As a long time satisfied patient of Dr. Goodman's, I have received many successful IMS treatments from him, and am pleased to offer this recommendation for his unique medical skills. I have suffered from osteoarthritis since the early 1990's and was referred to Dr. Goodman in August 1995. Due to my widespread pain at that time in my neck, back, shoulder and arm, it took 5 IMS sessions to cure my pain completely. I have returned for a total of 8 different times, including currently. These treatments have taken from 2 sessions to 5, always resulting in complete pain free recovery. I am currently receiving good results after 2 sessions for problems in my left arm and shoulder.

 

I have tried other forms of medical alternatives, but IMS is the only method that provides for my complete relief!"

 

Jim W. Burchfield

Federal Way, WA

12/08/04

 

 

"I have a long history of pain in my shoulder and upper back that has persisted for more than 10 years. Chiropractic treatment seemed to work for a while, but then the pain came back with a vengeance this past year and it seemed like everything else I tried (including massage, anti-inflammatory medication, and physical therapy) couldn't get rid of it.

 

That is until I met Dr. Goodman and tried intramuscular stimulation. I experienced immediate relief after just one visit. The pain continued to resurface during the 5 subsequent visits, but the duration and the severity has lessened considerably. At this time I’ve been pain free for almost a month which is very exciting. I can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel.

 

This treatment is truly astounding. It is unfortunate that this is not practiced by more physicians that treat these types of problem, as many people are suffering needlessly."

 

D.A.

Seattle

5/2003

 

 

"I'm 37 years old, and after many years of athletics, 2 ACL reconstructions, a large lumbar herniated disc and sciatica, I was told that I was an excellent candidate for disc surgery. IMS has successfully relieved me of my chronic spasms and sciatica and has made surgery unnecessary."

 

Howard Goldstein.

Seattle, WA

7/2004