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Natural support for nerve pain, numbness, and peripheral neuropathy

Neuropathy & Nerve Pain Treatment

Burning, tingling, numbness, or nerve pain that won't let up — you shouldn't have to just live with it.

Dr. Lucy Brooks provides personalized acupuncture and oriental medicine care for peripheral neuropathy, diabetic nerve pain, chemo-induced neuropathy, and idiopathic nerve symptoms — improving circulation, reducing sensitivity, and addressing the root pattern. One-on-one care that works alongside your existing medical management.

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Neuropathy and nerve pain care at South Florida TCM

Common concerns we discuss

Nerve symptoms are among the more frustrating to manage — often poorly addressed by conventional options alone. South Florida TCM takes a pattern-based approach that considers both where you feel it and what's driving it.

What you feel

Sensory Symptoms

Neuropathy often announces itself through altered sensations — some people feel too much, others too little.

  • Numbness or loss of sensation in hands or feet
  • Burning, tingling, or electric shock sensations
  • Hypersensitivity to touch or temperature

How you move

Motor & Function

When nerve dysfunction affects muscle control and coordination — impacting balance, grip, and daily tasks.

  • Weakness in hands, feet, or legs
  • Balance problems or unsteady gait
  • Difficulty with fine motor tasks

What drives it

Underlying Patterns

Neuropathy rarely appears alone — the causes and contributing factors matter deeply to how treatment is shaped.

  • Diabetic peripheral neuropathy
  • Chemo-induced neuropathy (CIPN)
  • Idiopathic neuropathy or unknown onset

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Trust and credentials

Why patients choose Dr. Lucy

Neuropathy is a condition that requires both precision and patience. Dr. Lucy's doctoral TCM training and extensive hands-on bodywork experience give her the tools to approach nerve conditions with the depth and nuance they require.

Doctoral training

DAOM

Advanced training

Doctor of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine with advanced clinical training.

Care style

Detail-oriented and adaptive — especially important when symptoms are complex or variable.

What patients value

A practitioner who takes nerve symptoms seriously and adjusts treatment as the pattern shifts.

Credentialed care

Licensed in Florida

NCCAOM Diplomate and Florida Licensed Acupuncture Physician.

Verified

Whole-body perspective

20+ Years of Massage Experience

Therapeutic massage background that supports a whole-body treatment plan.

Integrated

Why that matters

Patients can move forward knowing their care is both professionally credentialed and informed by years of hands-on treatment experience.

Private, one-on-one care

Treatment planning

A personalized treatment approach

Treatment begins with a detailed intake — covering where your symptoms are, how they feel, what triggers or eases them, and any relevant medical history. Dr. Lucy then builds a plan using acupuncture, herbal medicine, and bodywork to support nerve health from multiple angles.

When appropriate, infrared therapy may be added as a supportive tool to improve peripheral circulation, but it is always secondary to the core treatment strategy.

How treatment is built

01

Map your symptom picture

Dr. Lucy conducts a thorough intake covering where symptoms occur, how they feel, what makes them better or worse, and any underlying conditions that may be contributing.

02

Target circulation and nerve support

Treatment focuses on restoring peripheral circulation, calming aberrant nerve signaling, and addressing the root pattern — whether deficiency, stagnation, or toxic damage.

03

Adapt as you respond

Neuropathy treatment requires patience and consistency. Dr. Lucy adjusts the approach over time based on how your body responds and whether symptoms stabilize, reduce, or shift.

Treatment rail

Modalities are combined intentionally rather than offered as interchangeable add-ons.

Acupuncture

Core treatment

Supports peripheral circulation, nerve signaling, and local sensitivity — with specific point selection based on the location and nature of your symptoms.

Supports circulation and nerve signaling

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Herbal Medicine

Personalized formula

Formulas may be recommended to improve circulation, nourish nerve tissue, and address the underlying TCM pattern contributing to symptoms.

Chosen around your pattern and goals

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Therapeutic Massage

Circulation support

Improves blood flow to affected extremities and addresses surrounding soft tissue tension that can compound neuropathic symptoms.

Improves blood flow to affected extremities

Infrared as an Adjunct

Supportive add-on

Infrared may be used to support peripheral circulation and reduce discomfort in affected areas when clinically appropriate.

Added only when clinically useful

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can acupuncture help with peripheral neuropathy?
Research on acupuncture for peripheral neuropathy — particularly diabetic and chemo-induced — shows promising results for reducing pain, burning, and numbness. It works by improving local circulation, modulating nerve signaling, and addressing the underlying TCM pattern. Results vary depending on severity and cause.
Do you treat chemotherapy-induced neuropathy (CIPN)?
Yes. Chemo-induced peripheral neuropathy is one of the more common presentations seen in integrative oncology. Acupuncture can help reduce tingling, burning, and numbness in the hands and feet — and is often used alongside or after oncology treatment. Coordination with your oncologist is always encouraged.
What about diabetic neuropathy?
Diabetic peripheral neuropathy is one of the most studied areas for acupuncture intervention. Treatment addresses circulation, nerve sensitivity, and the underlying TCM deficiency pattern — while emphasizing that blood sugar control remains central to management alongside any complementary care.
How many treatments will I need?
Neuropathy is typically a longer-term condition requiring a series of treatments rather than a quick fix. Most patients begin to notice changes after 6–10 sessions. Ongoing maintenance is often helpful to sustain gains, especially in progressive or diabetes-related cases.
Is acupuncture safe for neuropathy in the feet?
Yes, with appropriate precautions. For patients with reduced sensation in the feet, Dr. Lucy uses careful needling technique and avoids high-sensitivity areas where sensation loss may be significant. Safety and comfort are always discussed and monitored during each visit.
Can acupuncture work if I don't know the cause of my neuropathy?
Absolutely. Idiopathic neuropathy — where the cause is unknown — is a common presentation. TCM diagnosis focuses on the pattern of imbalance rather than a biomedical label, so treatment can be shaped to your specific symptoms even without a clear Western diagnosis.

Better nerve health starts here

Your first visit is $49 and includes a private consultation plus treatment. Whether you're dealing with diabetic neuropathy, chemo-related nerve symptoms, or unexplained tingling and numbness — South Florida TCM offers care shaped around your specific pattern.

Book Your $49 Visit(561) 666-8826