Neuropathy Treatment · Vienna, VA · Serving Northern Virginia
Peripheral Neuropathy Treatment in Vienna, VA
If you're living with the burning, numbness, or tingling of peripheral neuropathy — and you've been told to just manage the symptoms — there's more you can do. At AcuPoint Wellness Clinic, we use acupuncture and ATP Resonance BioTherapy® to support nerve health and function, not just mask pain.
Dr. Teresa McFarland · Doctor of Acupuncture · NCBAHM Board Certified · Licensed in Virginia · Post-Graduate Training in Peripheral Neuropathy
20M+
Americans affected by neuropathy
DRUG FREE
Non-pharmaceutical treatment approach
3
Specialized therapies combined
FREE
In-person consultation
Does this sound familiar?
You've already tried the standard path
Most patients who come to us have already seen multiple specialists. They've done the right things. Here's what they tell us:
If any of these sounds like your experience, you're in the right place:
- "My neurologist says it'll likely get worse — medications are really the only option."
- "The Gabapentin helped at first. Now I'm on a higher dose and it's barely working."
- "I feel like I'm walking on broken glass — or like my sock is bunched under my foot."
- You've worried about falls, or stopped doing activities you used to love.
- You've been told this is just a normal part of aging.
- You're looking for something thatx addresses what's actually causing the pain — not just masking it.
A PATIENT STORY
You Don't Have To Take Our Word For It: Hear from a patient who thought there was nothing she could do & how we changed her life.
Understanding the condition
What is peripheral neuropathy?
Peripheral neuropathy occurs when nerves outside the brain and spinal cord become damaged. These nerves carry three types of signals — and depending on which are affected, your symptoms will differ significantly.
Sensory Neuropathy — Numbness & Altered Sensation
- Numbness, tingling, burning, or electric-shock sensations
- Feeling like you're walking on broken glass, gravel, or a bunched sock
- Loss of temperature sensitivity — risk of burns or frostbite
- Balance problems and increased risk of falls
- Difficulty distinguishing between the gas and brake pedals while driving
Motor Neuropathy — Muscle Weakness & Loss of Control
- Muscle weakness, cramping, or twitching
- Foot drop — difficulty lifting the foot while walking
- Trouble gripping objects or performing fine motor tasks
- Muscle wasting (atrophy) over time
Autonomic Neuropathy — Internal Organ Dysfunction
- Irregular or rapid heart rate
- Low blood pressure, dizziness, or fainting when standing
- Digestive issues — bloating, constipation, or diarrhea
- Bladder dysfunction — incontinence or difficulty urinating
- Excessive sweating or inability to sweat normally
Combination Neuropathy — Mixed Symptoms
- Many patients experience symptoms from more than one category
- Combination neuropathy is common in diabetic and chemotherapy-induced cases
- Symptoms can shift or intensify over time if left untreated
- An integrative treatment approach is especially important when multiple nerve types are affected
What causes it
Common causes of peripheral neuropathy
Neuropathy has many origins. Identifying your cause helps us tailor treatment — though our approach is effective across all types.
50%
Diabetic Neuropathy
Half of all people with Type 2 diabetes develop some form of neuropathy. High blood sugar damages small blood vessels that nourish nerve fibers.
30-40%
Chemotherapy-Induced
Many chemotherapy drugs are toxic to peripheral nerves. Symptoms may appear during or after treatment and can persist for years.
20-30%
Idiopathic (Unknown Cause)
A significant number of neuropathy cases have no identified cause. "Idiopathic" doesn't mean untreatable — we see meaningful improvement in this group.
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Other Causes
Autoimmune diseases, vitamin deficiencies (especially B12), alcohol use, toxin exposure, and certain medications can all damage peripheral nerves.
How we treat it
Why acupuncture + ATP Resonance BioTherapy® works differently
Medications reduce pain signals to the brain. Our approach supports the body's natural repair processes — increasing circulation, supporting a healthy inflammatory response, and stimulating repair at the cellular level.
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Improve circulation to nourish damaged nerves
Peripheral nerves can't heal without adequate blood flow. Acupuncture improves microcirculation to areas where nerve tissue is struggling — delivering the oxygen and nutrients nerve repair requires.
Acupuncture
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Calm Inflammatory response — a key driver of nerve pain
Chronic inflammation damages the myelin sheath that protects nerve fibers. Both therapies work to calm this inflammatory environment, allowing existing nerves to function better and damaged ones to repair.
Acupuncture
ATP Resonance BioTherapy®
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support cellular energy & Repair processes
ATP Resonance BioTherapy® delivers precise low-level electrical frequencies that resonate with the body's own electrical signals — stimulating cells to increase ATP production, which powers tissue repair. This is distinct from any other electrical therapy.
ATP Resonance BioTherapy®
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Restore nerve signaling and sensation
As the nerve environment improves, patients typically experience a gradual return of sensation, reduced burning and tingling, better balance, and improved mobility — the outcomes medications alone can't provide.
Acupuncture
ATP Resonance BioTherapy®
Why patients look beyond medication
What medications do — and don't do — for neuropathy
Medications are often the first option offered. Here's an honest look at how they compare to our approach.
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Medications (Gabapentin, etc.)
AcuPoint Approach
Goal
Reduce pain signals to the brain
Target the underlying nerve dysfunction
Disease progression
Does not slow or reverse it
Targets the underlying inflammation
Effectiveness over time
Often diminishes; dose escalation needed
Cumulative — results build with treatment
Side effects
Drowsiness, weight gain, cognitive effects
Minimal; occasional mild bruising
Can be used together?
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Yes — many patients continue medications while in treatment with us
Not sure if this is the right fit?
That’s exactly what the free consultation is for. You’ll speak directly with Dr. McFarland — no obligation, no pressure.
What your treatment looks like
A realistic treatment timeline
Neuropathy healing doesn't follow a straight line — and we won't pretend it does. Here's what's important to understand before you begin: your cells begin regenerating before you feel it.
What's happening in your body
From your very first treatment, acupuncture and ATP Resonance BioTherapy® are working to support a healthy inflammatory response, improve circulation to damaged nerves, and stimulate the cellular repair process. This is real, measurable progress — even when it’s not yet something you can feel.
What you may notice along the way
Sooner
For chemotherapy-, drug-, surgery-, or injury-induced neuropathy, some patients begin noticing changes sooner, depending on severity and overall health history.
Month 2+
For idiopathic neuropathy — the type we most commonly treat — most patients begin to feel a meaningful difference around month two, with continued improvement beyond that.
Maintenance
Ongoing maintenance visits help protect those gains, particularly for progressive conditions like diabetic neuropathy.
Every case is different. During your free consultation, Dr. McFarland will discuss a realistic timeline based on your specific type of neuropathy, how long you’ve had it, and your health history. You’ll never be left guessing where you stand.
Patient experiences
What patients say about neuropathy treatment at AcuPoint
Common questions
Frequently asked questions about neuropathy treatment
Both. Acupuncture's pain-reducing effects are well documented and work by modulating the nervous system's pain signaling pathways. But the goal at AcuPoint goes further: by improving circulation to damaged nerve tissue and reducing the inflammation that causes nerve damage to progress, we're creating the conditions for actual nerve repair — not just symptom suppression. ATP Resonance BioTherapy® enhances this by stimulating cellular repair directly. Results vary by severity and duration of the condition.
Conventional medicine's view is that nerve damage is largely irreversible — and in severe or longstanding cases, significant reversal is unlikely. What we consistently see in practice is meaningful functional improvement: reduced burning and tingling, better balance, improved sensation, and the ability to return to daily activities. For many patients, that improvement is life-changing even if not complete reversal. A free consultation is the best way to get an honest assessment of what's realistic for your specific situation.
Yes. Acupuncture and ATP Resonance BioTherapy® work well alongside medications. Many patients continue their medications and gradually reduce them as their symptoms improve — always in coordination with their prescribing doctor, not on our instruction. We'll discuss your current medications during your consultation and flag anything relevant.
That depends on the type of neuropathy, how long you've had it, and your overall health history. For chemotherapy-, drug-, surgery-, or injury-induced neuropathy, some patients begin noticing changes sooner. For idiopathic and diabetic neuropathy — the type we most commonly treat — most patients begin to feel a meaningful difference around month four, with continued improvement beyond that. During your free consultation, Dr. McFarland will discuss a realistic timeline specific to your situation. You'll never be left guessing where you stand.
This is one of the most common concerns, and completely understandable — especially for patients who are already dealing with nerve sensitivity. Acupuncture needles are extremely fine, far thinner than any medical needle, and most patients feel minimal to no discomfort. Many find sessions deeply relaxing; some fall asleep. If anything feels uncomfortable at any point, we address it immediately. Neuropathy patients with heightened sensitivity are something we work with regularly.
AcuPoint Wellness Clinic is an out-of-network provider — a deliberate choice that allows Dr. McFarland to design treatment plans based entirely on your clinical needs, not insurance restrictions. We provide a detailed superbill after each visit that you can submit directly to your insurance carrier for potential reimbursement. We also accept HSA and FSA cards, which can make treatment very affordable. If you'd like to know more about your options before committing to anything, bring it up during your free consultation — there's no pressure and no obligation.
Your practitioner
Who you'll be working with
Dr. Teresa McFarland, D.Ac., L.Ac.
Dr. McFarland founded AcuPoint Wellness Clinic with a focus on chronic pain and complex conditions that conventional medicine struggles to treat — including peripheral neuropathy. She has been practicing integrative medicine for over 20 years and is one of a small number of practitioners in Northern Virginia using ATP Resonance BioTherapy® alongside acupuncture for nerve conditions.
Doctor of Acupuncture · NCBAHM Board Certified · Licensed in Virginia
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Ready to find out if we can help your neuropathy?
We offer a free, in-person consultation — no commitment, no pressure. You'll speak directly with Dr. McFarland about your symptoms, what you've already tried, and whether our approach is a realistic fit for your situation.
Located in Vienna, VA — serving Tysons Corner, Oakton, Reston, Herndon, and Fairfax.
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