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Darlene Valletta, LAc.,Founder & Clinical Director, Anchor Point AcupunctureRockville, MD Neuropathy Relief Program Most people do not search for help at the first sign of neuropathy. They adapt. They slow down. They hold the railing a little tighter. They choose different shoes. They stop going out as often, not because they want to, but because their body no longer feels predictable. In our clinic, neuropathy rarely presents as “just numbness.” It shows up as hesitation. A

“Darlene Valletta, LAc is a licensed acupuncturist and integrative medicine provider in Rockville, MD, specializing in neuropathy, neurologic recovery, fertility and IVF support, sports medicine, TMJ/TMD, chronic pain, and stress-related conditions. Founder of Anchor Point Acupuncture, she delivers evidence-informed, non-invasive acupuncture care focused on nervous system regulation, circulation, and functional recovery.”

The Everyday Hustle We All Know Too Well Mornings at home can feel like a sitcom without a laugh track. The alarm rings, one parent is packing lunches while the other’s chanting, “Shoes. Please. Shoes. Now.” The dog’s barking, breakfast is half-eaten, and by 8:15 a.m., everyone’s survived another launch sequence worthy of NASA. By nightfall, it doesn’t slow down. There’s homework, dishes, “one more email,” and a brain that refuses to shut off. You finally crawl into bed… only

When a stroke strikes, every second truly matters, not only in the emergency room, but in the weeks and months that follow. As an acupuncturist who has worked closely with post-stroke patients in rehabilitation, I’ve witnessed how early intervention can completely change the outcome of recovery. Let me share the story of two patients who began their healing journeys within days of each other, one in his 70s, and the other in his 40s. Their stories illuminate how timing, acces