Patient Photos and Testimonials

Dear Dr. Martin -

We wanted to thank you for the care and concern you gave to our brother, Tim Mobbs. Thanks for treating him with dignity & respect, not just another patient number. We believe you gave us a couple of extra days with Tim. You will never know how much that meant to us.

God Bless You,

Jeff & Edie Mobbs

Carol Anderson

I feel better as far as the aches and pains that I had. My overall energy level has increased. And to be hones if I didn't feel better and believe that trt worked I wouldn't continue to come.

Sandia Curtis

I went years without even having a doctor or having any of my problems diagnosed. I am glad I had a choice of what kind of doctor I went to and what kind of treatment I had. I feel that this is a very positive form of health management.

Patricia Minter

When I first came in, I was in extreme pain. I immediately got relief after my first treatment. I am thrilled to death that we have this form of medicine and treatment available. I don't think that I would have gotten these results in the traditional medical field. I am just thrilled.

Bess Walker

I feel stronger. Dizziness and noises in my head are gone. I just feel like I have more life about me.

Joe Amis

Given me more energy. When I first started treatment, I could not get up and out of chairs or walk up stairs, all of which I am able to do now. Pain in my legs has completely gone away. I just feel better all around.

Eddie Erwin

I had just given up before I started these treatments. Now I can do most anything I want to do. I appreciate Dr. Martin and the treatments I have received, and am grateful that I have the alternative choice.

Rose Briggs

Treatments have helped my circulation and breathing, and my energy level is restored. Treatments have also helped with my blood pressure (high), as well as my thyroid function. I wish to continue treatments as scheduled and am glad I have the ability to receive treatment from Dr. Martin.

Ana Gonozalez

After only 2 treatments, I have noticed a considerable increase in energy level. I used to have to lie down and take naps just to get through the day. Also, my blood sugar levels are staying normal after only 1 treatment. A big improvement is that I have been able to sleep throughout the night without waking up. I am very pleased.

Brenda Ellis

Treatments have been excellent. I go to see an herbal specialist once a year. I recently went in December, and she said she could immediately tell the treatments were working. I can tell it in my skin. I feel that my overall well-being has improved 100%. I highly recommend this therapy to anyone.

James Lumby

James Lumby suffers from arthritis and luesitis in his shoulders. He had been seeing an Asian doctor who performs Asian doctor departure. James began to see Dr. Dan Martin for his acupuncture needs. While seeing Dr. Martin for arthritis/bursitis in his shoulders, Mr. Lumby was diagnosed with high blood pressure and is currently being administered IV therapy. He says that acupuncture is immediate relief.

Jack Lloyd

The following is my testimony with regard to my health condition and subsequent treatment by Dr. Dan Martin and his well trained and highly capable assistant, Pat Billingsley, at the Northfield Acupuncture & Alternative Medical Clinic.

I am a fifty-seven-year-old male who had nursed his fifty-four-year-old cancer-stricken wife through twelve long years of surgeries, radiation and chemotherapy (cut, burn, poison) treatments, along with numerous drugs with devastating side effects. Fortunately, I took early retirement in 1991 which allowed me to be with my wife every step of the journey.

My Deborah passed away on December 22, 2002 with a severely crippled immune system as a result of twelve continuous months of unsuccessful chemotherapy, coupled with our M. D. Team's total ignorance and complete disregard for the proven effects of nutrition in the form of vitamin/mineral supplements and a host of successful treatments available through alternative medicine (Partial Parenteral Nutrition is only one example.)

"Modern" Western medicine, as sanctioned by the AMA and FDA, relies entirely too heavily on drugs, surgery, radiation and chemo as opposed to Alternative Medicines primary focus on the immune system. If the immune system is healthy, it will protect and defend us from disease. This is the conclusion I have drawn, based on years of experience and my contempt for inadequate training for our Medical Doctors which is well founded.

By late January, 2003 I had become both physically and mentally exhausted. My grief had taken its toll! I had lost seventeen pounds (10% of body weight on a 5'10" frame). I had no energy, could not sleep well and had to force myself to eat. Every considerable allergen was attacking me and aggravating my sinuses and lungs. My blood pressure averaged 168/98. I was irritable with a very low tolerance for people's actions and garbage. I isolated myself from others and had emotional breakdowns every day. I was in a deep state of depression.

In mid-February 2003, I knew I had to have professional help. I considered my family physician but knew with near certainty that his approach would be to prescribe tranquilizers for the sleeplessness, Zoloft, Prozac or a derivative for depression, steroids for the appetite, and probably some antibiotics to fight off a "potential" infectious disease due to my rundown condition. This was a no-brainer for me. While these drugs may have masked my symptoms, they would not have cured my ailment, a compromised immune system.

I sought the help of Dr. Martin at Northfield Clinic. I had visited his website and was overwhelmed with his credentials and the vast array of available treatments. I received the Oxidata Test, Integra Bio-Terrain Test and flood test, which I term the "lick, stick, pee in a cup test". The results were that my immune system had flat-lined, my adrenal glands were stressed, and I had cellular damage and elevated blood pressure and had a liver ALT marker of 58.

I had already concluded that my immune system was in a sad state, but I had no idea of the role that the adrenals play. They secrete hormones that influence all the physiological processes in the body. They affect the utilization of fats and carbohydrates, the conversion of fats and proteins into energy, blood sugar regulation, cardiovascular and gastrointestinal functions and minimize allergic reactions, etc. According to J.V. Wright, M.D. and J.L. Wilson, N.D., D.C., PhD, (book entitled Adrenal Fatigue, The 21st Century Syndrome), adrenal fatigue is not a condition that is taught our MD's. They are taught Addison's Disease, a complete failure of the adrenals, which is treated with steroids for the life of a patient. MD's are not trained to diagnose adrenal fatigue–they don't even know how this condition exists! They prescribe drugs to mask the symptoms until the condition advances to Addison's, then a lifetime of steroids.

Dr. Martin began my treatment with PPN, Meyers bag IV's, to restore both circulating and stored nutrient pools in my body. I received five of these, all the while taking his vitamin/mineral supplement, along with Drenatrophin for the adrenals. I then began Oxidative Therapy (hydrogen peroxide) and EDTA alternatives weekly. By the end of April, I had regained most of my weight loss. My blood pressure was normal. My ALT liver count was 23, down from 58. My adrenals began to function more productively. My energy level improved. I could sleep soundly and could think much more clearly.

It is now November, 2003. I have more energy that I've ever had anytime during the past ten years. I sleep well and feel great. I owe a deep debt of gratitude to Dr. Martin and his fine staff, Pat and Beth, for their expertise in alternative medicine and for their genuine concern and support.

It has indeed been an uplifting experience to hear what other patients say about their treatments at Northfield Clinic. I have met dozens who have suffered from Crones, arthritis, lupus, thyroid, hypoglycemia, cardiovascular and cancer who had given up hope. The most common comment was "My doctor (M.D.) put me on steroids and pain medications and said that was all he could do." Theses patients now are talking about Dr. Martin's treatments being "miracle cures", but it's not a miracle–it's a common sense approach to restoring the immune system to its optimum level.

To date, I have referred close to thirty of my family, friends and neighbors to Dr. Martin, including my eighty-seven-year-old mother with cancer and arthritis. She was in a very weakened state five months ago. She now walks unassisted quite often, drives her car, cleans her house and frequently works in her yard and garden. She is mentally sharp and physically sound for her age. One hundred percent of my referrals enthusiastically recommend Dr. Martin: When a product or service meets or exceeds our expectations, we are eager to endorse it.

Dr. Martin is quick to point out that MD's play a critical role, with surgeries and the such, in health care. I agree, but based on my experiences, my primary healthcare providers will be alternative medicine, as practiced by Dr. Dan Martin. My secondary healthcare provider will be my M.D., as an alternative last resort.

If I can ever be of any assistance to anyone in any way, please do not hesitate to call me in Arkadelphia, Arkansas at 870-246-6596. Maybe what I've learned through twelve years of hard knocks could prevent others the frustration and pain.

Nancy Swint

December 20, 1999, I was diagnosed with metastasized breast cancer diffused throughout six areas of my bone structure. I had been living with pain for nine months before an oncologist finally sent me for a bone scan to find out the cause. I had already begun going to Dr. Martin for pain management, and he was keeping me fairly pain free, or at least keeping the pain manageable. With the news of cancer in the bones, I called Dr. Martin to cancel the pain management treatments. After I told him I would be taking chemo treatments once a week, he advised me that he could do a lot in conjunction that would build up my immune system so that my body could help with the fight.

So, once a week after my chemo treatments, I went to Dr. Martin for Oriental Medicine including vitamin injections. Finally after a year and a half of chemo treatments, I was able to stop those, but I continued my treatments with Dr. Martin. The cancer had been arrested but the side effects to my body were beginning to take a toll on me. After June 2001, I kept going to Dr. Martin, taking his formulas along with the oral vitamins and herbal prescriptions that were taken daily.

Slowly but surely, I started improving, getting my health back. With Dr. Martin's Acupuncture, I started weaning myself off the pain medication. After a couple of months, the pain presented itself to the forefront again. Although my bone scan and CAT scan showed no new growth, everything stable, the oncologist ordered a PET scan for me. That test showed that there was still cancer in the spine and ribs, but in light of the bone and CAT scan, the oncologist elected to do no further treatments. Dr. Martin elected to double up on his treatments. In a matter of weeks, my stamina had increased, my pain level had decreased, and I had a general overall feeling of better health.

It also helped me to encourage new cancer patients seeing Dr. Martin and being an example of a successful outcome. With a positive outlook, along with Dr. Martin's help, I am steadily improving and expect to make a full recovery.

Carolyn-Sue Brown

I first came to Dr. Martin six weeks ago. I had been diagnosed with all types of joint and muscle diseases including lupus and D.J.D., (degenerative joint disease). I was taking 10 different medications. I had to be aided to walk and even to get up and down

I am now off all but two medications (and I am working on weaning from those). I am able to do many things myself.

I would tell anyone who as been told. "all we can do for you is to make you pain free as we can"; to try alternative medicine.

Dr. Dan Martin,

Before now I have never been moved to write a note of recommendation, but since I have been treated to successfully, I am pleased to write this testimonial, thinking that it might help others to give acupuncture a try.

I was on crutches and in constant pain, I was told by doctors that surgery to fuse my ankle was the best and maybe the only way to relive the pain I was in.

I sought acupuncture after several friends had told me to try it. I did. I was off crutches after just three treatments and was out of my pain soon afterwards. My ankle has become more flexible, and surgery will not have to be done. If I get any kind of ache now, I visit Dr. Martin and get help immediately.

Thanks so much, Dr. Martin,

Benita Loveall

For a period of three months, June, July, August, my right foot became very tender, inflamed and swollen. A local M.D.'s diagnostics was arthritis in the joint of my big toe on my right foot. Prescriptions for arthritis helped, but my foot was still so swollen and tender, that I could not wear a shoe for three months, and it was very painful to walk.

Finally, as a last resort, I went to Dr. Martin for a series of acupuncture treatments and supplements. I was soon wearing my shoes again and walking without pain!

If you have any "incurable" condition - I recommend seeing Dr. Martin FIRST instead of a "last resort"!!

You may be pleasantly surprised and save yourself lots of pain.

Sincerely,

Earl Corley

Chelation therapy is helping me get my life back and I'm excited!

About twelve years ago, I was diagnosed with third-stage lyme disease. After extreme treatment, I was able to return to my normal way of life, although I was never quite the same. About two years ago, due to a suppressed immune system caused by many contributing factors, I hit bottom again with reoccurring lyme. I reached a very weakened condition. It became impossible for me to continue teaching, and teaching was what I loved and enjoyed. Many days, since I could hardly get out of bed due to weakness, fatigue and pain, I hardly went anywhere or felt like doing anything at all.

After some time, my lyme doctor, who is an M.D., decided to test for heavy or toxic metals. The report showed high levels on two of them. My doctor suggested that I consider EDTA chelation treatment, so I made an appointment with Dr. Dan Martin in Texarkana, Arkansas. My husband accompanied me to my appointment. I was so weak and fatigued that I barely made it through the examination and consultation. Dr. Martin agreed that I needed EDTA, but recommended a few simple tests. That same visit, he concluded that I was far too weak and would need IV vitamin therapy before any other treatment. We consented, and I began treatment that day. With each weekly treatment, I am showing improvement and now feel better and stronger. Everyone remarks about how much better I look and how I'm acting more like myself. I'm taking less pain medicine, sleeping better and doing more, too. Although I'm not where I want and need to be, I'm well on my way. Before beginning chelation, I was making little or no progress. In fact, I was getting worse in some ways. I'm so thankful that I was pointed in the right direction to receive the therapy. My immune system is getting stronger, enabling my body to fight and heal. It has made a great difference for me. Upon meeting other patients during my therapy, I have learned of its many uses and success stories. I just wish more people were aware of the availability and benefits of chelation.

Respectively,

Joyce Killingsworth
Hot Springs, AR

Jack Lloyd

10/2/06
Dr. Dan,

One month ago, I came to you with test results showing my liver enzyme markers extremely high, ALT@188 and AST@226, with <50 being the normal range.

My M.D.s wanted me to get a CT and MRI at a cost of over $2,000. You advised me to get on your Liver Detox Program for thirty days, which I did, then get retested.

Today, my re-test shows ALT@42 and AST@43. What a relief at a cost of only $30!!!

Many, many thanks! You remain my "Primary Care Physician."

I have been receiving alternative medicine treatments since 1996. I have chosen alternative medicine because western medicine doesn't work for me. I feel that if I had continued going with western medicine, I would probably be dead by now. I am grateful for the right to receive alternative medicine and feel that the attempt to take it away is a direct violation of my rights.

Sam Kelly

I have been coming to Dr. Martin for 9 weeks. Since then, I have backed off about 1/3 of the pain medicine I was taking. Swelling has gone down, I am sleeping better and I just feel better.

Don Butler

I use alternative medicine as a preventive maintenance to stay healthy. I consider these treatments as my health insurance, seeing as I don't have health insurance. If this treatment was taken away, I don't know what I would do because I don't go to traditional medical doctors.

Mike Davis

I feel better. I am healthier. I am sleeping better. Diabetes is better, and arthritis pain is gone. I just feel better. There is a feeling of calmness after treatments.

Beryl Butler

It makes me feel more energetic and feel healthier.

Winona Eubanks

The treatments helped her eat more than half a peanut butter sandwich for the whole day. Her color improved. She was not as nervous or as depressed. She had more energy and strength than before she began the treatments. She was able to breathe easier after her treatments.

Bobby Bustin
(Daughter of Dora M. Tucker)

February 11, 2004

This is a summary of how intravenous treatment has helped me so far. I have more energy to do what has to be done and also to play with my new grandson. Before I started my treatments, I was tired, irritable and just wanted to hide in my room when we had company. Now I enjoy going places, having company over and especially having the strength to play with my grandchild. I am also a lot calmer than I was. The antidepressants and hormones my OB/GYN had me on did not do anything for me except to make me hard to wake up at night after I took them if there was any emergency that needed my attention. I was still tired and drugged feeling the next day when I was taking the medication she prescribed for me. They did not help the way these treatments have helped me so far. I was on the antidepressants and nerve pills for a month, and they did not do what these treatments have done for me in just two weeks.

Sincerely,

Dora M. Tucker

Gives me more energy and helps me to breathe better. Helps me to feel better.

Tray Atkins

Helps with my digestion and sinuses.

Harold Payne

Helps my digestion and helps with depression. I have more energy and sleep better.

Gary Hindi, Jr.

My energy level is coming up to normal and abdominal pain is easier. Recommend people taking it.

Larry East

One hundred percent better than when I started. I have more energy and feel younger. When I first started coming, the M.D.'s had said I had cancer in my colon. Started seeing Dr. Martin and now show no signs of cancer after numerous IV therapy treatments.

Daniel Sherrouse

Gives me plenty of energy.

Timothy Sherrhouse

Feel better. Have fibromyalgia but have more energy.

Marsha McCormick

Feeling better, more energy and not so easily out of breath! Helped my cardiovascular disease.

Wayne A. Pierce

I have more energy and feel healthier after my treatments. I have been taking these treatments for a couple of years. If the treatments were to stop, it would be a great injustice to me and my fellow patients.

Sonja Reed

I have been taking IV therapy since April 2003. I had a lot of trouble with my lungs, and this therapy has helped me tremendously. I am 70 years old, and the IV therapy has made me feel much better, sleep better and, in general, has improved my life.

James Morrow

March 1, 2004

I first came to Dr. Dan Martin's office on July 24, 2002. I was unable to walk more than a few steps unassisted, could not get up by myself, and had trouble doing the simplest thing for myself. I weighed 187 pounds and was on ten medications, a lot of them for pain.

In July of 2000, I had been diagnosed with lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis and joint disease. After coming to Dr. Martin and taking his treatments for a little over two months, I was off all drugs, walking unassisted and doing for myself again. After one and one-half years, I am still improving, back to my normal size and can walk a mile. I know if I can't take the treatments, I will get back down. I don't want to be on drugs again to keep the pain at bay.

Carolyn S. Brown

I have been very ill for the past three years, having multiple surgeries and being on many medications. Because of vasculitis, stomach (abdominal) surgeries, and years of chemotherapy, my gastrointestinal tract doesn't function properly (diffuse motility problems). When I first came to Dr. Martin, I was extremely weak, unable to tolerate food, had visceral disturbances, severe abdominal pain, and no energy. Actually, I was unable to get out of the house without assistance. After six weeks of intravenous treatment and oral supplements, I feel much better overall. I am able to do my own housework and take care of the basic needs of my family. My medical doctors have recommended continued therapy with Dr. Martin, as they have exhausted any means for my recovery and can only offer me pain medications. My goal is to return to nursing someday in the future. This is my only chance for survival.

Theresa Breedlove

June 28, 2004

My name is Danny M. Mayton, and I am a retired minister. I began to have some serious health issues at the age of 34 when I was diagnosed with osteomylitis in my right leg. After several surgeries to debreed, my physician advised removal of the leg. A physician in Dallas tried a procedure called a "muscle flap" which worked for approximately two years, when the osteomylitis returned. At that time, a significant amount of bone was removed and rebuilt from bone in my hip along with a muscle rotation. Continuously during this time, I was on the strongest intravenous antibiotic available, which had some serious side effects. At the age of 39, I had my first stroke. I have had numerous strokes since that time. There have been numerous trips to rehabilitation to try to recover use in the left side of my body. I have limited use at the present time, along with loss of memory and slurred speech.

In a constant search for the cause of the strokes, I have used neurologists in Texarkana, Houston, Dallas and Little Rock with no success. They advise they can only guess that the cause is (1) beginnings of arterialsclerosis of the brain, (2) a disease called hemoplegic migraine, OR (3) a disease called cadisil. They provide the maximum treatment, which is a "blood thinner", along with medication for high blood pressure (a total of fourteen medications daily)–none of which has stopped the occurrence of the strokes. At my last visit in Little Rock, my physician advised that he was "doing all that could be done".

A cancer survivor and dear friend from my years as pastor of a Southern Baptist church encouraged me to visit Northfield Acupuncture and Alternative Medicine. Having been at her side during the early surgeries as she battled with cancer, I knew what part this clinic had played in the miracles in her life. I found Dr. Martin to be very concerned and efficient in approaching my health concerns. He promptly performed some preliminary tests and advised that, due to the numerous infections, surgeries and large doses of antibiotics, my body was depleted of the necessary vitamins and nutrients to help it heal. He began a course of intravenous therapy in January 2004. I have only had one migraine since March 12, 2004 and have begun to drive myself to town this past month or two. While these two occurrences seem very trivial, please remember that the migraines accompany the strokes. With the strokes occurring weekly since 1997, I continued to lose more use in my left side with each episode. Though my family still accompanies me on long distance trips, I am even beginning to have enough energy to walk short distances. I have hope!

Having exhausted all avenues of traditional medicine, my very life depends on the treatment which I receive at the Northfield Acupuncture & Alternative Medicine Clinic. I have made some remarkable progress in my health these past six months. As Dr. Martin reminds me when I become impatient, it took years to become as ill as I am and it will take time to begin healing!

Danny M. Mayton

3/24/2006

My name is Charles Green. At the age of 43, I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. For 5 years, I took very strong and bad medicine with no results. At the end of 5 years, I went to the VA clinic, and they decided that I had fibromyalgia – since nothing else showed up. Credit where credit is due, they did do extensive tests and x-rays.

I commenced taking muscle relaxers and sleep aids to rest, but with everything I took, there were a lot of side effects–hangovers from drugs, not feeling good and, worst of all, still having pain and, sometimes, really bad pain. Nothing extinguished the pain! Still having pain, something was always hurting–really bad pain–I was going to bed on bad medicine.

I am a fighter. I hate taking medicine, especially medicine that controls me; therefore, I have tried everything at least once.

I am now 59 years old. I was watching TV and saw a commentary on acupuncture, and I really considered acupuncture. But, it was my wife who actually called and made the appointment after 9 weeks of treatments elsewhere. I can say, for the first time in sixteen years, I am pain-free and drug-free at last.

In confidence,

Charles Green

May 18, 1994

Letter of Reference On Behalf of Dan Martin

To Whom It May Concern:

I am a registered nurse with 35 years experience and am satisfied with the treatment I have received from Dan Martin. I feel confident with his knowledge and skills and have experienced relief with the treatment rendered. He is compassionate, yet professional, and is not satisfied unless the patient has received maximum benefits.

I have a positive attitude about acupuncture therapy because of the good results produced with treatment by Dan Martin.

Sincerely yours,

Frances W. Prickett

March 23, 2004

To Whom It May Concern:

My wife has suffered for years from several chronic conditions. A year ago, she became very sick and was not able to function in any normal daily activities. After two months in bed, she became a patient of Dr. Dan Martin. He began extensive treatments, of which IV Therapy was a vital part. In these ten months of treatment, I have seen my wife make tremendous improvement. She is now able to function in her daily activities outside the home, and she is steadily progressing.

As her husband, I have appreciated the availability of the IV treatments here in Texarkana and the professional care Dr. Martin and his staff have consistently provided. I have been impressed at their commitment to regular testing, monitoring and continued education as they administer the IV Therapy. I feel very strongly that the IV Therapy treatments given my wife at Dr. Martin's clinic have enabled her to recover to this degree. I also feel that this therapy being available to her is vital to her continued recovery. The continued services of Dr. Martin, his clinic and IV Therapy in Texarkana are very important to my wife and our family.

Sincerely,

Fred Curtis

New Hope Baptist Church
Rt. 1, Box 225
Bloomburg, TX 75556

To Whom It May Concern:

I am a patient of Dr. Dan Martin. My first visit with him was approximately three years ago. I had injured my shoulder, and a friend of mine told me about Dr. Martin.

I recently had to go back to him with a severe pain in my lower back. I could hardly get up and down and could only walk with much pain. Having had results before, I felt that he could help with his method of massaging. After having to get help to lie on the massage table, I was introduced to acupuncture. I have always been just a bit skeptical about this method of practice. However, we decided to let him try the acupuncture on my back, and I am glad I did.

When he had completed the work, I was able to get off the table without any assistance and with no pain at all. I could hardly believe what had happened. I was so pleased that I made another appointment a week later just as a precaution. I did, however, have a little soreness during this time but no more pain. I was able to go about my daily routine.

I was and am so pleased and convinced with acupuncture that I have shared my experience with my church and many other friends. If by chance I have any more problems of this nature, I will return to Dr. Martin and acupuncture.

Respectfully yours,

Rev. Othell La Fenney

THE APOSTOLIC CHURCH
1210 West Center
Searcy, AR 72143

February 14, 1989

To Whom It May Concern:

This is to certify that Dr. Danny Martin is known to me personally, and I do believe that his practice of Naturopathic therapy would be beneficial to our community.

Sincerely,

Warren T. Lipscomb
Pastor

Bridges Chapel United Methodist Church
Hwy. 271 North – Route 2, Box 660
Mount Pleasant, TX 75455

May 17, 1994

Letter of Reference
On Behalf of Dan Martin

To Whom It May Concern:

I would like to recommend Dan Martin in the treatment of pain and soreness in my upper back and shoulders. The use of acupuncture has brought relief and comfort to those areas of my body. My wife, Frances W. Prickett, has also been treated by Dan Martin with acupuncture for pain and tension in her back and shoulders.

Dr. Martin also has a high standard of morality and ethics that I appreciate. He is highly regarded by me and my wife in the practice of the healing art of acupuncture.

Sincerely yours,

Joseph R. Prickett
Pastor

February 14, 1989

To Whom It May Concern:

Dr. Martin has treated me on several occasions. I was very satisfied with the knee therapy I received.

There have been several times when I have wished I could have received similar therapy; however, no such therapy has been available locally. I believe a clinic would be an asset to Searcy and would recommend Dr. Martin to anyone.

Please feel free to contact me if any additional information is required.

Sincerely,

Doug Wilkerson

It makes me feel better. I have my energy, not as tired as I used to be. I feel healthier than before I started my IV therapy.

Nancy A. Cook

I, Linda Selph, have been a patient of Dan Martin, Oriental Medicine Doctor, since July, 2001. The intravenous vitamin therapy I received at his office improved my blood pressure.

I want to continue having access to this type of therapy in the future.

Linda Selph

February 27, 2004

To Whom It May Concern:

I have fought with chronic urinary tract infections since August 1999. I had seen repeated licensed M.D.'s and taken many different drugs for treatment and prevention, to no avail. Not one single doctor was willing to find the source of my infections. They wanted to write me a prescription and send me on my way until the next inevitable infection came along. Repeated infections and antibiotic treatments have caused inflammation that I suffered daily from. Finally, in October 2003, I came to Dr. Dan Martin at Northfield Acupuncture for help. His first concerns were for my nutrition and immune system. He requested my past medical records so he could review my previous conditions and treatments. Dr. Dan Martin tested me first for all of my vitamin deficiencies. He started me on I.V. therapy to supplement my deficiencies in a way that oral vitamins could not substitute. I also started taking oral vitamins and minerals. In the past three months, my condition has improved at least 80%. I have not had an infection since I have been under Dr. Martin's care. My inflammation has improved as well. I fear that if the I.V. therapy is no longer available to me as a form of treatment that I will return to the vicious cycle that I have fought for the past four years.

Sincerely,

Shawna Meredith
Nash, Texas

February 7, 2004

I have been receiving I.V. treatments for almost 1-1/2 years now and have noticed a marked improvement in my breathing and heart condition. Since starting the treatments, my blood pressure problems have improved substantially, and I have been able to reduce my prescribed medications significantly. The I.V. treatments, along with acupuncture, have improved my sleeping patterns and, with the B-12 injections, my energy and stamina have also improved

Glenn LaBorde
Plain Dealing, Louisiana

February 26, 2004

To Whom It May Concern:

It is imperative that my father, W. J. Powell, continue to receive I.V. therapy treatment. After receiving only three treatments, his overall health has dramatically improved. To deny him the right to these treatments would indeed jeopardize his well-being.

I urge you to make the right decision regarding this matter.

Sincerely,

Brenda J. Knepp
Linden, Texas

March 10, 2004

To Whom It May Concern:

Dear Sir or Madam:

This is to acknowledge that IV EDTA treatments virtually saved my life. After three balloon surgeries, bypass surgery and taking nine different heart medications, most two or three times daily, my quality of life was almost nothing, due to the restrictions necessitated by the medications and standard medical practices. I had no stamina or strength, and very little ambition when I began taking IV EDTA in 1994. After a dozen treatments, I was taken off all the heart medications and have not taken them since. My strength, stamina and general health was, and is, so much improved that I am able to go about a normal life with no restrictions. I can do anything I am physically able to do without worry of heart problems. To date, I have had in the neighborhood of 140 treatments, and I plan to continue them from Dr. Dan Martin as a monthly maintenance treatment for the remainder of my life.

Sincerely,

David Johnson
Maud, Texas

March 5, 2004

To Whom It May Concern:

I feel very fortunate to have found Dan Martin, O.M.D. when I did (August 2003). I suffered with thyroid symptoms for over a year and went to numerous doctors and specialists, only to have them tell me that my tests were normal, and they were not able to help me. I felt desperate and heard about Dan Martin, O.M.D. and how he'd helped other patients when other doctors had not. After my first visit, I was impressed because what he said made sense, and he was willing to find out the base of my problems. After doing tests, it was discovered that my body minerals and elements were not at the correct levels. Dan Martin, O.M.D. recommended that I take weekly IVs containing the necessary vitamins. I took approximately 10 treatments and was amazed at how much I was improved only after a few. Once my levels were normal, I was able to start on the T3 treatment for the Wilson's Syndrome. I have completed two rounds and feel normal again. I have no doubt that without the IV treatment of vitamins, I'd still be suffering.

Please listen to myself along with all of the other patients I visited with during my treatments that realize how much they've helped. I feel that we (the patients) should have a voice in what treatments are available to us. My insurance doesn't cover the treatments, but I'm still willing to pay all of it out-of-pocket and would do it again today. I only hope I have this option available should I need it again in the future.

Regards,

Donna R. Buffington
Texarkana, Texas

Dave Austin - Age 54
Diagnosed April 2003 with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease)

Came to Dr. Martin because neurologist said, "Go home, disability, retire and enjoy what days you have left."

Through therapeutic vitamin and supplement IV infusions, he has helped me maintain my health and energy level so I can lead as normal a life as possible with what I have.

Dave Austin

March 29, 2007

My name is David Carter, and I live in Doyline, Louisiana. This story really started four years ago when I had problems with my heart. I went to the hospital and ended up with a stent and one balloon procedure after tests showed two problems. My wife had read a book on chelation therapy after this happened, and we should've gone then, but put it off.

Well, about three years later, in August of 2006, we were at a hunting show, and I, all of a sudden, began to have chest pains. I told my wife, as it started down my left arm, and we left for the hospital. Stopped for aspirin to chew and swallow on the way, to suit my wife, who was already upset since I forgot my natural clot busting pill that morning.

Got to the Shreveport Willis Knighton Heart Unit emergency, and they put me in a room, drew blood and did EKG. They said they didn't think I'd had a heart attack. Pain had eased upon arrival, and I felt pretty fair, so when they asked if I had any pain left, I told them "just a little twinge." He brought "nitro pill," put it under my tongue and left the room; however, my wife and grandson age nine were still with me.

My wife asked several times in next few seconds if I felt the nitro yet. The second time, I had sat up and was feeling strange. Sweat popped out on my head, and all went dark. When I sat up, my wife, Beth, asked if I was alright. I started to answer but, instead, fell back on the bed, my eyes rolled back and I began to flop all over like a fish. Beth jumped up and hollered, but no one came. She began to get much louder, and a nurse saw and came running. The room rapidly filled, and I was in "U-fib", not beating, only shaking.

My wife and grandson left as they worked on me and shocked me. It only took once, and I came back. They rushed me to surgery to re-stent my stent, which had blocked. I had thrown a clot, which blocked the stent, and had a heart attack. They re-stented the major artery on the front of my heart, and it got hung up. They had an ordeal getting it unhung. Three hours later, I finally made it out by the grace of God! That ordeal is now used as a "teaching film" on how you can get a "stent placer" hung and how to get it loose! Ha Ha! It was a bad experience.

Then, they told me that they had only gotten one, and the others needed bypass. I called Dr. Martin the day I got out of the hospital and came for my first treatment of chelation. We credit Dr. Dan and the "Good Lord" with my recovery. I have no heart damage and, 26 treatments later, no blockage, according to my heart doctor, Dr. Davis, who, in February 2007 after a nuclear stress test, called and informed me, "no problems, no surgery" and recheck in a year. I am on maintenance now.

David Carter

Almost 3 years ago, I was diagnosed (possibly misdiagnosed) with ulcerative colitis. I was hospitalized twice within 2 months. I switched from one gastro doctor to another with absolutely no success. They all did the same thing–put me on more prescription medications. I was on Prednisone and Asacol, just to name a couple of the life-altering drugs.

At age 36, I had no energy and was unable to do many of the things I was used to doing. I suffered many debilitating stomach conditions (I won't go into the gory details), and I do mean suffered, for about 8 months. Then a friend told me about Dr. Dan Martin. At first, I was a little skeptical. During my first meeting with Dr. Martin, he said with confidence, "We'll get you back on track." At that point, I knew everything was going to be okay.

Within 3-4 months, I was off ALL prescription medications and starting to feel somewhat normal again. I regained my energy and felt like my former self again. I am now able to do the things that I thought I would never be able to do again (like running in a marathon). I still go to Dr. Martin occasionally when I feel the need. He keeps me balanced and energetic and has taught me natural ways to heal myself. I'm so thankful for what Dr. Martin has done for me. In fact, I try to pass his name along to everyone I know.

Thank you.

Kim Hornbuckle

April 3, 2007

Dr. Dan,

You are a Godsend! Mother is regaining her eyesight. Her cancer is in remission.

My cancer is in check. My pinched nerves due to bone spurs are resolved.

The Lloyd family owes you a lot! Thank you!!!

Jack Lloyd

Thursday, March 29, 2007

Those of you who know me well know that I have been dealing with thyroid problems the last 3 years, and I was really fed up with it. I was moody and tired all the time--I mean NO energy, always cold. Anyway, I was a pretty miserable person, not the me who I enjoyed being, pretty much just surviving from day to day. I had no trust in doctors. They were all the same–just prescribing me a T4 thyroid pill that really just kept me alive. It did not make all the symptoms go away–until January when I had it out with my last doctor and went home trying to find a doctor anywhere close. I got on a website, called top thyroid doctors and came across Dr. Dan Martin at Northfield Acupuncture and Alternative Medicine Clinic in Texarkana, Arkansas. I was pretty skeptical, but decided to give it a go, since nothing else had worked so far. It was the best decision I ever made. I have been seeing him for 5 weeks now, and I feel extremely better, younger and happier than I have felt in years. The acupuncture is simply wonderful! I have Dr. Martin to thank! He is AWESOME!

April Sneed

August 1, 2007

I am 42 years old and have suffered with TMJ headaches for 20 years. I have tried braces, surgery, splints, chiropractic adjustments and daily medications. Each of these provided some temporary relief but no long term benefits. I am amazed at how much acupuncture has helped. After only one treatment I felt instantly better! I have been symptom free for weeks. My only regret is that I didn�t try this sooner. Thank you to Dr. Martin and his wonderful staff for all of their help.

Carolyn Teel

June 2008

I've been a patient of Dr. Dan Martin's for a little over a year and in that time he has helped me through several health issues that I had when I first came to him in May, 2007. The thing I like the most probably about coming to Northfield Acupuncture and Alternative Medicine Clinic (other than the doctor and staff) is that I am "involved" with my treatment, I have a part to play and a voice that is heard. That part might mean taking my temperature and/or blood pressure readings twice a day and keeping a log that I bring in each time I come. It may mean taking my supplements as directed or following an eating or exercise plan that has been prescribed for me. It keeps it real and it gives me a sense of control over what is going on. It's totally unlike mainstream medicine where the "doctor" prescribes you a drug for a symptom and when that pill no longer works and your symptom rears it's ugly head once again, he prescribes you another drug and then another drug until pretty soon your life is controlled by a lot of prescription drugs that don't do anything except mask your symptoms which are trying to alert you to the underlying cause in the first place. However the cause is never treated and therefore, you never really get well. And it makes you feel totally out of control and depressed, for which, the mainstream kind of doctors will prescribe you yet another drug. Been there, done that and I'm not going back. It's not the same kind of deal at Northfield Acupuncture and Alternative Medicine Clinic. They treat the whole person and get to the cause of the problem. Dr. Martin is a soft spoken, modest man with a dry sense of humor. The one thing that becomes very clear is that he cares about his patients. He's always thinking about what can make them better, interacting with them, listening, listening and listening some more. So when my blood pressure shot up and started giving me some real problems it was good to know that I was a real person to my doctor and not a number in the waiting room. When he said, "We've got to protect your heart" I thought "OK, this is a team effort." I'm now into my 15th EDTA Chelation IV Treatment, and just out of curiosity I've been charting my progress and right around the 10th treatment, just like all the other Chelation patients who are now on a maintenance plan told me, my blood pressure started dropping on it's own and continues to drop. And what's really cool is that my treatment was tailored made to my specific needs. It was not a one size fits all kind of plan. That's pretty amazing if you ask me. The blurred vision is gone. I can now exercise without becoming exhausted. I have energy again and don't feel depressed. This is a big deal to me as it's 180 degrees opposite from how I felt the first day I walked into the clinic. I feel extremely hopeful about the future once again and I refer everyone I meet or strike a conversation with to Dan Martin and Northfield Acupuncture and Alternative Medicine clinic. Good health is priceless and worth whatever it takes to reclaim it and keep it. I can't urge people enough to begin today to reclaim theirs.

Sincerely,

Stephanie Haberman, Texarkana, TX.

June 18-25, 2008

Occupation: Health Co-ordinator for CC Covenant in Kilgore, TX. Specific Complaint: Asthma - hard to breathe without an inhailer Before coming to Northfield Acupuncture and Alternative Medicine Clinic, what had you done for your complaint? Had gone to MD's and they just prescribed steroids. What treatment did you receive from out clinic? Herbs, vitamins, IV's and injections. How did your treatment help you? After 8 weeks I could go days without using my inhaler. I take the supplements every 8 hours and they work. I'm still coming every week for the IV treatments but I'm so-oo much better. Dr. Martin's treatments are natural and they help the body recover without harmful side effects. I had given up on doctors about 10 years ago. I was trying different nutritional products, but none seemed to build me up like the ones Dr. Martin is giving me. I'm now able to sleep and function as I should. Thanks Dr. Martin!

Faye Mikulek

August 26, 2008

I first heard about Dr. Dan Martin and Northfield Clinic from a relative. They suggested that I consider taking a close friend who had been diagnosed as terminal to see Dr. Martin. My friend was suffering from C.O.P.D. and chronic respiratory distress due to the removal of part of each of his lungs. He was also suffering from severe panic attacks due to his inability to breathe. My friend had tried all the conventional therapies as well as several alternative treatments such as sublaxation, etc.

I was very skeptical at first about the treatments offered at Northfield Clinic, but, considering the fact that my dear friend was on hospice and had been told that he had no more than 6 months to live we were willing to try just about anything that offered us some hope.

On our first visit to Northfield Clinic I could tell that this was not like the other clinics and doctors we had been taking him to see. Dr. Martin and his staff gave us hope and really cared about my friends condition. Just to let you know how bad off my friend was when we started his treatments at Northfield Clinic, let me say that my friend was on between 10 to 15 prescription medications and his cardiologist and pulmonologist were constantly adding more medication to combat the side effects of his other medications.

Some of the medications such as the breathing treatments, Xanax, etc. my friend had been on for almost 15 years. We felt that he was at the mercy of a medical establishment, that even at the best of times, treated him like a number, showed little or no compassion and gave absolutely no hope for his future. The most that the doctors and hospice were willing to offer was to help keep him medicated until he died.

I could go on and on with stories of what I consider down right abuse and neglect on their part but I am sure most of you reading this have experienced similar treatment from doctors, nurses and clinics in this area. Dr. Martin and his staff were very different to say the least!!! I started taking my friend to see Dr. Martin in May of 2008.

Dr. Martin started out by evaluating my friend and running several tests and listening to my friend and what he had to say. Dr. Martin wanted to know what the patient wanted him to try to accomplish. After the first visit Dr. Martin started giving my friend I.V.'s of H2O2 and another I.V. we fondly refer to as "desert" that contains a vitamin, mineral and supplements that is tailor made for my friend and his condition. He gets these treatments at the clinic twice a week as well as several vitamins, minerals, herbs, etc. to take daily at home.

As of August 2008, my friend is no longer on all those prescriptions that he had to take for so many years. He still has to use oxygen (but less than before the treatments) and occasionally a rescue inhaler, but, he no longer requires breathing treatments, blood pressure medication, nerve medication, etc.

Just this miracle alone is amazing and would have made me change doctors, however, I must also say that Dr. Martin and his entire staff, from Tinka (his nurse), Stephanie (his receptionist), and even Pat (his book keeper) have gone above and way beyond the call of duty when it comes to care giving!!!! Dr. Martin has even returned phone calls on Sundays (his only real day off).

Dr. Martin has even told my friend that he could call him at 3 A.M. if he was having a panic attack and I wasn't available to help him. I have NEVER seen such care and dedication to patients from any doctor and/or clinic.

They haven't just stopped there. They understand the stress and strain I am under as a caregiver for my friend and they always take time to ask how I am doing and if they can help with any issues I am having. If, nothing more than, just listening and helping me to understand my friends disease.

The Northfield staff is overworked to say the least but you would never know it by the quality of care they give and each of them always has a smile and a kind word. Results from the treatments were not overnight and we still have a way to go but THE TREATMENTS DO WORK!!!!! Dr. Martin evaluates my friends condition at every visit and makes changes when needed. If a vitamin, supplement, medication, herb, etc. is no longer needed or the dose can be lowered Dr. Martin makes the changes. To me, his goal seems to be getting the body to function as it should with as little outside help as possible.

I just can't say enough about how wonderful the entire Northfield Clinic staff is and there is no doubt in my mind that they have helped to extend the life of my dear friend as well as the quality of his life. As for me and my family we have a new doctor and several new friends. I thank GOD every day for Dr. Martin and the entire Northfield Clinic staff.

Sincerely,

Lisa L.. Ellis

September 12, 2008

As you walk up the few steps to Dr. Martin's, Acupuncture Alternative Clinic, you smell freshly cut grass and hear the chimming of windchimes. This alone relaxes you for your visit with Dr. Martin and his caring staff. The laughter and smiles from Wendy and Deborah were relaxing and comforting as I prepared for my treatments. Dr. Martin's office consists of a lovely green recliner, chairs, a TV and beautiful theatrical posters. The rooms and blankets smell so fresh.

I am a patient of Dr. Martin's because I have Breast Cancer. Before my Mastectomy I was receiving treatments four times once a week. Dr. Martin said the treatments would build me up and speed up my recovery, and they did. I had to take plenty of Vitamins A and C. I accepted my treatments with complete confidence in Dr. Martin.

My nurses were surprised at how quickly I was healing and back on my feet. I kept a positive attitude, smiled and laughed a lot. I've always suffered with constipation, it immediately cleared up with the treatments. I am not taking Chemotherapy, losing my hair, throwing up or killing good cells. I firmly believe natural healing is the only alternative for me to completely recover. Dr. Martin gave me Perioxide for cleansing purposes. I have so much energy and stamina after the operation. I am back to driving my car, cleaning the house and cooking for my precious family after two weeks of the operation. I am 68 years young, very aware and alert. The Alternative Clinic has been a God sent blessing. The peace of mind has been more than I could have asked for from any Medical facility. I tell all my friends, family and people a pass along the way, "if they want to lose weight, stop smoking or have an medical ailment" go and meet with Dr. Dan Martin and his wonderful staff.

Sincerely,

Ms. Annie Alexander

October 15, 2008

Dear Dr. Martin,

I would like the opportunity to thank you for the introduction to alternative, holistic approaches to health for my daughter and me. Please find enclosed a Picasso notepad I think is pretty groovy in the way it morphs.

I am pleased with Brynnes progress since she began taking the pro-biotics and Nystatin. For me personally, the acupuncture treatments have been a tremendous help. I am hopeful that hormone therapy will finally give some relief from the horrible PMS Ive had from the beginning. Ive seen many doctors and have had some go so far as to say it is simply my cross to bear in life.

In closing, I would like to extend my appreciation to you and your staff as everyone has been so friendly and accommodating. I hope you enjoy the notepad.

with regards to you all,

Amanda Chandler

Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Walking the Line - Northfield Clinic, Texarkana, AR

When I think back over the years since I became interested in nutraceuticals and natural health in general, very few influences were of any more importance than that of Dan Martin in Texarkana, AR. Down in the Red River Valley just east of the state line separating Arkansas and Texas, not to mention the bike ride from Louisiana, is a true pioneer of alternative health in Arkansas. His clinic, Northfield Clinic, is named for the Girl Scout Council that used to own the building he practices in today. He has been practicing for over 12 years and I'm proud to say our relationship is now approaching its 6th year. He practices Oriental Medicine, graduated from Beijing University, China and has written several books on advanced Oriental Medical procedures. His integrative approach to intravenous nutrition, chelation, oxidative medicine as well as photophoresis make him one of kind. Alot of my approach to formulating products and my position on professional guidance in nutraceutical use can be attributed to my relationship with Dan. My exposure to Oriental Medicine is almost exclusive of his input, he is a valued friend and in more than one instance, has been a great mentor in developing quality products that make a difference. He has a very successful track record in treating Cancer (12 years), Heart Problems, Yeast/Candida issues, HIV/AIDS and headaches/migraines. He has publicly championed improved regulations in the Arkansas State legislature as President of the Arkansas Association of Oriental Medicine. There are more patient references for Dan Martin, OMD, DOM than any one person should need. Contact Him at 619 E. 6th Street, Texarkana, AR 71854 or call him 870-772-8622 either way you'll be glad you did.

Posted by The new explorer at 2:15 PM

Don Brown

Fayetteville, AR.