Uterine Myoma and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) At the age of 23 I began to have a lot of pain in my menstrual periods, I consulted my gynecologist and I was diagnosed with ovarian cysts and a fibroid in the womb, the doctor’s recommendation was surgery. I went to Passport to Health with Dr. Richard Smithee and he developed an acupuncture plan for me, I was also oriented to a change in eating habits and lifestyle. After finishing my treatment / program in Passport to Health, I returned to my gynecologist and we discovered that all my reproductive system was free of cysts and the fibroid was no longer. That is why I recommend Passport to Health and I am very grateful to Dr. Richard Smithee for his kind and discreet attention.

Prostate Cancer: I want to share my experience because I want the general public to know that CANCER is not the end of life. I am an Acupuncturist, and for me it was a wakeup call to take better care of myself! After a Urinary Infection I was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer. My options according to my medical doctor and surgeon were as follows: 1) Prostate Surgery that included removing my lymph nodes and tissue around the prostate. 2) Radiation or Chemotherapy to make sure the cancer has been removed. 3) Medication in the form of pills to help with the side effects of the surgery, chemo and/or radiation. I was told EMPHATICALLY and FORCEFULLY that I had to do this procedure as soon as possible because cancer is a deadly disease and has to be attacked right away and cancer cannot be healed. Of course, after all this there were no guaranties that I would be cancer free. I practice Oriental Medicine so I know from personal experience, and that of my patient’s, that our bodies are capable of healing themselves naturally, when we help and give them a chance. Lucky for me, a couple of weeks earlier I had met Richard Smithee, an acupuncturist in Guaymas, so when the BAD news was given to me I called Richard for an appointment. When he asked, “How can I help you?” I told him “I need a miracle” and handed him the paper with the diagnosis, he read it and said, “Let me share with you – everybody has cancer cells in their body, even babies; the difference between an active cancer and an inactive cancer is determined by the strength of our immune system. I do not cure cancer! But, by strengthening the immune system and detoxifying the body and modifying lifestyle choices we can nourish the body to heal its self.” We started the healing process that day and I followed the protocol Richard prescribed and I am CANCER FREE now. It has been a humbling, easy and interesting experience for me because being a health practitioner I had been taking care of myself. I was positive that I would not grow things like cancer in my body, but it happened and I am a wiser and healthier person because of it. Based on my experience with CANCER, it is a gentle and effective way to deal with cancer by addressing the root problems that caused it.

Migraine Headaches: I want to take a moment to express my appreciation for Richard Smithee and the medical help he has given me. When I first met Richard he was immediately able to see, even without asking me, that I was suffering medically. When he asked how I was feeling I sensed that he really cared and was not just asking out of politeness. I explained to him about the migraine headaches I had been suffering with since a child and he immediately told me he could help. I had recently been hospitalized on an emergency basis for a migraine. The treatment was ineffective. During the last 5 months of treatment from Richard, he has solved my migraine problems with acupuncture, deep massage therapy and proper nutrition. His hands-on, total body approach to medicine has made such a difference in my life. Richard takes the time to ask many questions to help him determine the correct approach to healing. He always takes the time to explain the reasons for his questions and how the body is connected. His genuine concern for people is very evident. I feel very confident in Richard’s ability to help people. I have suggested his services to several people and will continue to recommend him. To me, Richard will always be my healer and teacher. Anyone who looks to him for medical help will receive tremendous medical knowledge, experience and genuine caring.

Bipolar Disorder (Manic-Depressive Disorder): When I was 14 years old I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and placed under medical-psychiatric care for one year suffering with strong depression. I had also been taking natural remedies that my grandmother had given me, along with other people who understood about “herbs or folk medicine” many remedies and maybe a little relief, but not what I was looking for. I read in the internet that Chinese medicine has a very strong effect on depression, anxiety, and for people with drug problems. I made an appointment with Richard Smithee in the clinic Pasaporte a la Salud, an Oriental medicine clinic.. After some explications, which in that moment I didn’t understand by my state of mind, I got my treatment, it was like I came back to the life, after many years of sadness without any reason, and depression without knowing why, afraid of everything. Sometimes afraid to go out of the door of my house. I was able to reinstate my daily activities, I could go back to the school, and I could recuperate my lucidity and my happiness, I able to get back to enjoying life. Currently I am salesperson, I am married and I have a daughter, I can feel happiness thanks to the treatment that I found here at Pasaporte a la Salud, and I highly recommend Oriental medicine and the experience is something I value greatly Ah!!! A comment I miss in my talk, my recovery was 80% in only 15 days, the balance was getting better step by step, this disorder was chronic, but in 15 days I recovered the love for life ….a grace life.

Pain – Low Back/Legs, Fingers/Hands/Wrists (Waiting for surgery): I am writing this at 8 A.M. Sunday morning, because I can’t wait to tell you on Wednesday. Last night after my 5th treatment I was able to move m left leg up to rest above my right knee. I said a prayer. I hadn’t been able to do this for over 5 months. This morning I was able to do stretching exercises without pain. Then when I raised my left leg to rest on my right knee to tie my shoe, I was elated. I could not even force it before, because the pain was so severe. The pain in my hands was the reason I came to the Passport To Health. When my medical doctors told me I would have to have double surgeries in both hands and wrists, I knew I had to try Alternative Medical choices. For 2 years I haven’t been able to stand at the sink and finish doing dishes without stopping and sitting down to rest. For the last two days I have completed this chore without stopping, without back or leg pain, and only 2 weeks of 4 treatments. Now you know why I had to write to you. The caring, gentleness you give to people proves you are using your knowledge and use of this God Given Gift. Hope this letter will suffice until I can thank you in person. Sincerely,