Why Your Feet Feel Numb (And What You Can Do About It) If you’ve ever stood up and thought, “Why do my feet feel asleep?” —you’re not alone. Numbness in the feet is one of the most common early signs of peripheral neuropathy, and it’s also one of the most commonly ignored symptoms. Many people brush it off as “getting older,” “poor circulation,” or “just being on my feet all day.” But numbness is your body’s way of sending a message: your nerves may be under stress.  The soon

Adding Value Without Adding Time: Simple In-Office Neuropathy Solutions You don’t need a high-tech lab or expensive equipment to deliver standout neuropathy care. In fact, many of the most impactful tools in your private practice are simple, affordable, and easy to implement immediately —no extra staff or hours required. In a direct-pay model, value is measured not by how many procedures you bill for, but by how much clarity, relief, and direction you provide. That’s how you

Building Trust with Neuropathy Patients Who Feel “Dismissed” Neuropathy patients are often emotionally bruised before they ever walk through your door. Many have been told “it’s all in your head,” or that “nothing more can be done.” They’ve tried medications, bounced between specialists, and seen their pain minimized or ignored. Your practice can be where that cycle ends. As an independent or direct-pay physician, you have a powerful opportunity: to be the first provider who

The Language of Healing: How We Talk About Pain Matters Peripheral neuropathy doesn’t just affect nerves—it affects identity, confidence, and hope. How we, as physicians, talk about pain and healing  can either deepen a patient’s despair or offer a path forward. In your independent or direct-pay practice, you’re not rushing through a 7-minute visit. You have time to be intentional. And in that space, the words you choose become a powerful therapeutic tool. Pain Is Interpreted