From the Spring 2012 StayHealthy publication
Now an eighth grader, Joel was diagnosed with fibromyalgia at the end of his sixth grade year. At that time, he was in so much pain that he was able to do little more than go to school and come home. "I basically couldn't do anything, and we had tried every kind of treatment."
As he explained, Joel had tried physical therapy, massage therapy and all types of medications to get relief from the constant, dull ache he felt all over his body. "Before I saw Dr. Atassi, I was taking 32 pills a day," Joel shared.
It was Joel's mother who discovered that acupuncture often helps relieve the symptoms of fibromyalgia. "She had heard about it and then started looking into who does it in Valparaiso." Joel went on to say that his mother liked the fact that Dr. Atassi is a medical doctor who practices medical acupuncture.
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Valparaiso Campus
814 LaPorte Avenue
Valparaiso, IN 46383
Phone: 219-263-4600
For Joel, the pain began to go away gradually after a few treatments, and he is now so much improved he is looking forward to participating in sports at school. "I like track, and I've been running and training to get in shape for the season. Acupuncture made a complete difference in my life."
Not only is Joel impressed with acupuncture, he is also impressed with Dr. Atassi. "He is a great guy who is very intelligent and very honest. He won't treat you if he thinks it won't really help you."
Dr. Faleh Atassi is a member of the Medical Staff at Porter. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Atassi, call 219.462.4446.