A DIFFERENT APPROACH
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Our approach is based on the foundations of regenerative medicine and is designed to stimulate your body's innate healing mechanism, called ANGIOGENESIS. We have experience reversing the effects of disc herniations, degeneration, spinal stenosis, neuropathy, headaches and general pain syndromes without the use of medications, injections or surgeries. By treating the complete person and not just the site of pain we produce long lasting changes in structure, chemistry and neurophysiology. All patients are educated in proper nutrition, exercise, and healthy living habits, in addition to receiving advanced therapies designed to stimulate Angiogenesis.
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Voted one of America's Top Doctors by Healthy Life Magazine, DR. STOKES has been helping people since 2001. He is the developer of Angiogenics™ and the author of two books, HEAL YOURSELF and THE PHILOSOPHICAL PHYSICIAN. Dr. Stokes helps patients through his online consultation business and at his clinic, Advanced Pain Solutions, located in Fort Myers, Florida where he specializes in Back, Neck, Neuropathy and chronic pain syndromes.
VISIT THE CLINIC
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Advanced Pain Solutions
13730 Cypress Terrace Circle Suite 401 Fort Myers, FL 33907 (239) 275-7575 Phone (239) 275-7035 Fax |
PURCHASE THE BOOKS
SCHEDULE A CONSULTATION
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I have many effective treatments available before surrendering to spinal surgery or pain management. I offer a free 20 minute consultation that can be scheduled at the clinic by calliing Carol at (239) 275-7575. To save time you can download the paperwork and bring it with you to the consult. For those people not living in SW Florida I would suggest you read my book, Heal Yourself. You may also contact me directly with any specififc questions, by filling out th eform below. -Stephen Stokes BS, DC, FIAMA
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QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Where are you located?
Hello! We are a small, privately run clinic in sunny southwest Florida, please keep this in consideration when you are calling us.
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ADVANCED PAIN SOLUTIONS Dr. Stephen Stokes BS, DC, FIAMA 13730 Cypress Terrace Circle, Suite 401 (239) 275-7575 phone, (239) 275-7035 Fax Email: Dr. Stokes: drstephenstokes@yahoo.com |
DO you take medical insurance?
We are providers for Medicare, and accept most automotive injury insurance and workers compensation policies. We also participate with Veterans choice. For those with private health insurance, we give you the proper paperwork, and you can file it yourself. You send it in, and whatever they pay, they pay.
how much does treatment cost?
All new patients receive a no charge 20 minute consultation that will usually include a full examination. Office visits are 30 minutes long and cost $75, but some patients will require one hour visits that are usually $120. We have an onsite, digital, high frequency x-ray machine and charge $40 per series (2 films). These x-rays are not covered by Medicare.
How long does treatment take?
Standard office visits are 30 minutes long and a typical treatment program is daily Monday through Friday for 4 weeks or 20 treatments. Some people will need more some less, and some patients who live far away will do 3 times a week but for an hour per session. There is rarely one size fits all when it comes to treatment plans however we expect to see improvement within the first 2 weeks (10 visits) or usually we will not continue that treatment.
What is dr. stokes educational background?
Dr. Stephen Stokes and his wife Katherine.
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Dr. Stokes educational background includes an honors degree in Human Biology through St. Louis University (BS), he holds EMT/ Paramedic Training through Percom, A Doctor of Chiropractic Degree from Logan College (DC) and a Fellowship in Acupuncture from the International Academy of Medical Acupuncture (FIAMA). Dr. Stokes has acquired multiple continuing education credits at both Harvard Medical School (2014) and Stanford University (2015). Nationally board certified since 2001, Dr. Stokes specializes in the treatment of back and neck pain without the use of surgery or medications. His busy clinic sees patients from all over the country. Dr. Stokes is trained and certified under the former Minister of Health for Ontario, Canada, Dr. Allan Dyer, MD the creator of Vax-D and is currently one of the most experienced Vax-D providers in the United States. Dr. Stokes is the developer of Angiogenics™ and the Neurological Calibration Technique™ which he teaches to other physicians. As past president of the Lee County Chiropractors Association (FCA) he is actively involved in expanding the rights and scope of practice for chiropractors. A highly skilled manual therapist, Dr. Stokes routinely treated over 100 patients per day in his Michigan clinic before moving to Fort Myers, Florida with his wife Katherine in 2003. Today he prefers smaller patient loads, emphasizing individualized care for difficult cases. Dr.Stokes is the author of 2 books, Heal Yourself: The 7 Steps To Innate Healing and The Philosophical Physician, available on Amazon, and from this website.
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do you use stem cells?
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We use advanced therapies that stimulate your body's stem cells to differentiate but we do not use stem cells nor do we recommend stem cell therapy as per umbilical cord stem cell injection. It is our belief that this method of stem cell administration is highly flawed, and potentially dangerous. If we feel someone could benefit from stem cell therapy we always recommend Regenex and Dr. Chris Centeno, MD.
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is this treatment supported by research?
Yes all the therapies we use are supported by lots of research which is available on the treatments page of this website. It is important to understand that our treatment are safe and backed up with many studies however many of the explanations surrounding treatments are theoretical and the truth is that no one really knows how a lot of this stuff works, just that it seems to produce results. Personally I am not a researcher but a clinician, which means that I gather my data like you, from the internet and by reading medical journals. Information is always changing, and therefore treatment is dynamic and not a static process. As a clinician it is my job to produce results, and help the patient heal not to validate the treatments beyond the FDA's approval that it is safe. I can show you th results, and I can provide some of the mainstream studies for you to consider but ultimately I do not engage in debates concerning what I do. I will provided you with the information, but I will not try and convince you one way or the other.
I just want to buy some supplements.
We only provide medical advice and products to our patients. If you are not in the Fort Myers area you may consider becoming a long distance patient. You can learn more about this by clicking (HERE).
I am looking to ask dr. stokes a question, get a second opinion or speak with him on the phone.
We only provide medical advice and products to our patients. If you are not in the Fort Myers area you may consider becoming a long distance patient. You can learn more about this by clicking (HERE). It is both unethical (and also unfair) to expect Dr. Stokes to to take calls and give advice to people he has never examined. We recommend you buy his book, Heal Yourself as a good starting place to understanding what Dr. Stokes recommends to his patients, you can purchase his book by clicking (HERE).
TREATMENT MODALITIES
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DIOWAVE HIGH POWERED LASER assists in cellular regeneration including nerve, muscle and cartilage repair. Laser is supported in the treatment of many conditions and is also safe for patients who have pacemakers (unlike electrical therapies). Because our laser is so high powered, it is possible to reach deep tissues like spinal discs, nerve bundles and even brain tissues.
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ELECTRIC CELL SIGNALING (EST) uses specific electrical frequencies (4,000-20,000 Hz) to eliminate cAMP from the injured site. This produces an effective nerve block that is compatible to an injection but without the use of drugs. Unlike a TENs unit the EST can retrain the nervous system allowing it to heal. Treatments are cumulative and benefits increase over time. EST is essential in treating any neurological condition.
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PULSED ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD (PEMF) is the new treatment that is changing everything we thought was possible in helping the body heal. FDA approved in the United States for bone tissue regeneration, we have over 500 published studies that support it's use in a wide range of pathologies ranging from Alzheimer's disease to even cancer. Changes are long lasting with immediate relief in most cases.
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VERTEBRAL AXIAL DECOMPRESSION (VAX-D) was invented by Dr. Alan Dyer, MD the former assistant deputy minister of Health for Ontario Canada and developer of the heart defibrillator, Vaxd-D (Vertebral Axial Decompression) can reverse the cause of most back or neck pain in less than 30 days. We are SW Florida's most experienced Vax-D providers. Dr. Stokes mentored and trained personally with Dr. Dyer.
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DISC DISEASE SOLUTIONS ORTHOTICS are unlike any other device back brace on the market. In addition to offering support these braces remove pain pressure on the joint cartilage, helping it heal. This decompression influences angiogenesis and produce structural changes on both MRI's and x-rays in as little as 4 weeks.
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NUTRITION AND DIET provides a strong foundation for healing. At our clinic proper nutrition is responsible for at least 30% of the results we see. We exclusively use whole food concentrates from Standard Process and medical grade herbal extracts from MediHerb. These products are available at the clinic for ongoing patient support.
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MANUAL MEDICINE is a broad scope of treatments that can include Exercise, Stretching, Chiropractic, Acupuncture Principles, Massage and Neuromuscular Rehabilitation. Many of these procedures, especially those involving fascial manipulation have shown good results in decreasing pain and helping the body heal quickly.
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*DISCLAIMER: Dr. Stephen Stokes received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Logan College of Chiropractic in 2001. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. The material provided on this site is for strictly informational purposes only. It is not meant to replace or substitute for the recommendations or advice of your physician or medical provider. The products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. The information contained in this site should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease. If you believe you have a medical condition or problem contact your health care provider. The statements contained in this website have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Not every patient has results like those seen in our Video Testimonials. Both verbal information and written records about our patients cannot be shared with another party without the written consent of the patient or the patient’s legal guardian or personal representative. It is our official office policy not to release any information about a patient without a signed release of information except in certain emergency situations or exceptions in which client information can be disclosed to others without written consent. Dr. Stephen Stokes BSc, DC, FIAMA offers no charge consultations as a community service with the goal of reaching out to as many people as possible in order to educate them on the alternative treatments available for pain. If the patient and any other person responsible for payment decides to purchase services or products as the result of this no charge offer, they have the right to refuse to pay, cancel payment or be reimbursed for payment within 72 hours of responding to this advertisement for a no charge consultation.
