My Story
Abounding Hope
Specialties
Memory and Concentration
Lyme and Co-infections
Allergy Elimination
ADD/ADHD
Gastrointestinal Issues
Chronic Fatigue
Anxiety and Panic
Headaches and Migraines
Joint Pain
Fibromyalgia
Neurologic Symptoms
Muscle Pain
Viruses
Fungal Infections
Heavy Metal Toxicity
Multiple Sclerosis
Resistant Bacteria
Environmental Toxins
Alpha-gal
My Story
I thought you might be interested in why I decided to train in Auricular Medicine. Auricular Medicine became important to me when our family of four were all hit with illnesses in which we received a montage of misdiagnoses, no diagnoses, and treatment plans that proved ineffective. We found recovery from Lyme Disease and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome through this method that we could not find anywhere else, and are since thriving. After our experience with Lyme and the myriad of viruses, bacteria, parasites, worms, toxins, fungus and allergens that typically accompany it, I wanted to help others who are in a similar and frustrating position. A position where no one believes you, or you have tried all medical routes you could think of with little to no success.
I imagine certain parts of my story are similar to things you have experienced, since something brought you to this website. In our case, it all began with a fateful camping trip. Read on and see.
Strange Symptoms
Our journey started when my then 13 year-old daughter started exhibiting strange symptoms that did not point to a specific disease or problem. Based on her symptoms doctors concluded that she had a sinus infection and put her on antibiotics. She spent approximately one year on and off of antibiotics, which, for a time, seemed to resolve the issue. She went another year symptom free before everything went wrong. At 15 she became completely bedridden for 7 months; she was fatigued, weak, dizzy, had constant headaches, body aches and joint pain, swollen glands, and an enlarged spleen. She also had light sensitivity, varying rashes, hives, and was nauseous much of the time. Many of her symptoms would come and go or change locations. Beyond this her brain fog was so severe, she was unable to comprehend three sentences strung together – just to name a few of her most prevalent symptoms.
Over the next seven months she underwent test after test. Seeing specialists of every kind, including infectious disease doctors versed in Lyme Disease, we ultimately received the diagnosis of Chronic Fatigue from a major hospital, heavily suggesting that the symptoms were all in her head. Anti-depressants, psychotherapy, and behavior modification were recommended as the best treatment options. I promptly found myself needing to become my daughter's advocate, knowing it was anything but in her head. After extensive research on the internet I began to strongly suspect she had Lyme Disease; I communicated this to every doctor we saw, however they did not believe me. It was not until we found a doctor who was willing to try antibiotics for up to three months (to see if there was improvement, which would be indicative of Lyme Disease) that my suspicions were confirmed. After just three weeks she was up and moving and reminiscent of her old self. At that point it seemed prudent to find a doctor who was familiar with how to treat Lyme Disease.
Seeking Care
As I started telling people about my daughter’s illness, I was blessed to be led to a woman whose daughter in Maryland was experiencing a multitude of similar, unspecific symptoms and misdiagnoses. With much prayer, the woman in Maryland found two doctors who worked mainly with Lyme Disease: both Lyme Literate M.D.s, one who used antibiotics and chemical/herbal supplements, the other used Auricular Medicine and specialized Bio-energetic Sol Formulas he developed. We decided to treat our daughter using methods from both doctors simultaneously. Initially, though our major focus was on the antibiotic route combined with the herbal/chemical supplements. This protocol consisted of a cocktail of five different antibiotics over a two year period, plus an anti-malarial medicine for the Lyme co-infection, Babesia, for six months and dozens of herbal/chemical supplements. The additional treatment from the second doctor consisted of about 24 Sol formulations.
Our second daughter also received both methods of treatment once she began developing Lyme symptoms, which came about shortly after our first daughter started treatment with these two doctors. Initially our first daughter showed improvement, but then started to get worse again, much worse. Despite the noble intentions and caring, diligent work of the MD who treated via antibiotics and herbal/chemical supplements, we suspected that the long-term, strong, antibiotic treatment (and possibly some of the supplements) were actually harming our daughters' systems. After extensive prayer, we opted to stop antibiotics and the herbal/chemical supplements and strictly treat using Auricular Medicine and the Bio-energetic Sol Formulas (Sol's for short.) The Sol's alone worked for both daughters and we have not looked back!
Along this challenging journey, my husband and I also began to suffer from strange symptoms that we were able to connect to Lyme Disease. As parents we thought we were just getting “old” (in our mid 40s?!) as we experienced memory issues, body aches, and various nervous system symptoms. Due to our daughters’ experiences, though, my husband and I never went the antibiotic or herbal/chemical supplement route; we strictly took the Sol's.
Results
While none of us are “100%” (Lyme Disease can do some permanent damage), we are all at 95-98% and functioning normally. Our oldest daughter – who could not comprehend three sentences and was bedridden, missing a year and half of high school – is working full time, graduated Summa Cum Laude from college, and is married. Our youngest daughter graduated with a degree in mechanical engineering with a bio-medical emphasis, looking to develop robotic prosthetics. (I'm only telling you this, not to brag, since everything comes from God anyway, but to show how significantly their function returned). My husband has his own mortgage company and financial planning business and as for me, I’m practicing Auricular Medicine, having trained under the doctor who tested and treated our whole family! It's hard to believe we were once struggling just to function.
Training
My training under Dr. Nader Soliman M.D., Anesthesiologist, Auricular Medicine specialist, and Acupuncturist, came about due to the success our family has experienced. Unbeknownst to me when we began seeing him, Dr. Soliman had a training program in which he personally teaches students, offering classes and hands-on training with clients. He has uniquely advanced the evaluation methods of Auricular Medicine and has enhanced Alternative Medicine through development of the Bio-energetic formulations called Sol's. I asked him if Auricular Medicine was something I could learn. I was so excited at the idea of being able to help others who were suffering from a myriad of symptoms (Sol's work to support the body's immune system to address illness beyond just Lyme Disease) and he told me I absolutely could. He encouraged me by saying he thought I would do well, having no preconceived idea of what I think the evaluations should show; rather, I would be inclined to let the evaluation itself lead me to the answers. With his reassurance I attended additional college biological science classes (all A’s) and used past chemistry courses as a basis while simultaneously training under Dr. Soliman. I took his Auricular Therapy; Auricular Medicine; Homeopathy; SAAT; and Lyme, Chronic Fatigue & Fibromyalgia classes, along with participating in his hands-on apprentice training program. As with all disciplines, the studying gives a basic background; but the continual hands-on training and work are what really produce capable practitioners.
What makes me feel uniquely capable as a practitioner, besides extensive hands-on training, is that I have personally experienced Lyme along with a plethora of other illnesses and am recovered. I've also participated in the fights and struggles associated with a medical community that either doesn't understand our undiagnosable illnesses at best, or doesn't believe/ignores our illnesses at worst. I feel privileged and blessed to have trained under Dr. Soliman and to be able to continue further education with him to enhance my knowledge and skills (we never stop learning and improving since new discoveries are always being made)! I am also honored, humbled, and thankful to have my practice and be in a position where I can help those suffering in the same way Dr. Soliman helped my family. That is my story, we'd love to hear yours!
Certifications:
Soliman Auricular Allergy Treatment (SAAT)
NADA AcuDetox