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develop treatment protocols for all variations of Peripheral Neuropathy (including diabetic and chemotherapy-induced) and now has a 90% success rate in treating this once difficult manage condition.

develop treatment protocols for all variations of Peripheral Neuropathy (including diabetic and chemotherapy-induced) and now has a 90% success rate in treating this once difficult manage condition.

"I was tired of seeing the older generation suffer unnecessarily," shares Kyle Thomas, LAc. "Diagnosing them as 'just getting older' and giving them a treatment plan of you're just going to have to get used to it has never sat well with me so i wanted to offer them a real option for treatment and care."

"I was tired of seeing the older generation suffer unnecessarily," shares Kyle Thomas, LAc. "Diagnosing them as 'just getting older' and giving them a treatment plan of you're just going to have to get used to it has never sat well with me so i wanted to offer them a real option for treatment and care."

Kyle Thomas has designed similar treatment protocols for other complicated, chronic conditions including fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, post-shingles, even macular degeneration. While each patient plan is tailored specifically to that patients concerns and goals, all of his treatments are based on a framework that's twenty years in the making.

Kyle Thomas has designed similar treatment protocols for other complicated, chronic conditions including fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, post-shingles, even macular degeneration. While each patient plan is tailored specifically to that patients concerns and goals, all of his treatments are based on a framework that's twenty years in the making.

In addition Kyle isn't opposed to more modern medical solutions.

In addition Kyle isn't opposed to more modern medical solutions.

"It's in blending the time-tested science of acupuncture with recent innovations in medicine that get me the best results." One of those advancements is ATP Resonance BioTherapy", originally developed by NASA it aids nerves in regeneration by providing them the nutrients they need to repair and renew. "Very similar to what water does for a plant!"

"It's in blending the time-tested science of acupuncture with recent innovations in medicine that get me the best results." One of those advancements is ATP Resonance BioTherapy", originally developed by NASA it aids nerves in regeneration by providing them the nutrients they need to repair and renew. "Very similar to what water does for a plant!"

Kyle Thomas has a long personal history in complicated, difficult to understand conditions and understands how tragic it can all be if left untreated.

"I have sat where my patients sit. I've experienced their pain and suffering in a very real way. I know the frustration of feeling hopeless on an intimate level. It's why I practice the brand of medicine I do and why I've made it my life's mission to treat the 'untreatable'. It brings me such incredible joy when I get to say "I can help you!"

"I have sat where my patients sit. I've experienced their pain and suffering in a very real way. I know the frustration of feeling hopeless on an intimate level. It's why I practice the brand of medicine I do and why I've made it my life's mission to treat the 'untreatable'. It brings me such incredible joy when I get to say "I can help you!"

Kyle and his staff specialize in treating chronic pain, complicated neurological conditions and autoimmune diseases that leave other professionals scratching their heads. Ready to schedule? Call (912)-574-7053 for a comprehensive consultation today.

(912)-574-7053 for a comprehensive consultation today.

The Magic of Compassionate care

The Magic of Compassionate

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And what do those in his care have to say?

And what do those in his care have to say?

"Kyle looked me in my eyes and wanted to know about me, not just my condition. I feel like a person not just a patient," shares Perry. "In fact i don't think he ever used the word patient." Others proclaim "he saved my life", "his neuropathy treatments gave me my life back," and "It's a miracle he treated my fibromyalgia, I don't know how else to explain it."

"Kyle looked me in my eyes and wanted to know about me, not just my condition. I feel like a person not just a patient," shares Perry. "In fact i don't think he ever used the word patient." Others proclaim "he saved my life", "his neuropathy treatments gave me my life back," and "It's a miracle he treated my fibromyalgia, I don't know how else to explain it."

Furthermore, Kyle has surrounded himself with staff that embraces this same approach to patient care. "You can ask anyone of my patients and they will tell you that their favorite part about Georgia Acupuncture is my staff."

Furthermore, Kyle has surrounded himself with staff that embraces this same approach to patient care. "You can ask anyone of my patients and they will tell you that their favorite part about Georgia Acupuncture is my staff."

"I just love everyone here" shares Betty, who has been a patient of Georgia Acupuncture for almost two years. "The girls are always so kind, It's like going to the doctor with my girlfriends."

"I just love everyone here" shares Betty, who has been a patient of Georgia Acupuncture for almost two years. "The girls are always so kind, It's like going to the doctor with my girlfriends."

50 THE AWE-INSPIRING OKEFENOKEE:

From the sea to the sky, this expansive wetland is a hub of life, and offering a unique escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday existence.

58 THE BURNING OF DARIEN:

Historian Buddy Sullivan shares the story of the controversial burning of the town by Union soldiers from Boston and South Carolina during the Civil War, a key event depicted in the movie, Glory.

63 THE FLIGHT OF AARON BURR:

The notorious Vice President certainly had an eventful life, which led him to the shores of St. Simons and St. Marys in the aftermath of his deadly duel with Alexander Hamilton.

70 HOME PORT:

The crew of OCEARCH is often found on the high seas, where they tag and track massive great white sharks for scientific research, but other times, they are docked in downtown Brunswick, which has become home for three of the mariners.

74 FLOWER POWER:

Little St. Simons Island is a hidden world of flora and fauna, and among the blooms is the hibiscus grandiflorus, a plant which fleetingly blossoms for just one day.

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