Always outside

Katey is married with three kids, coaches volleyball, and says her family is always outside with their labs, hunting and fishing. They eat out a lot, cook at home a lot, and cook a lot of meat.

A trip to Italy, and a new diagnosis

Then a tick bite brought on alpha-gal syndrome. Katey already had a trip to Italy planned, and she was really nervous: how would she go to Italy and not enjoy the wonderful food and wine?

She did her research

Katey looked at a lot of options, from changing her diet to living with foods that just don't taste that great. She chose to start care soon after her diagnosis so alpha-gal wouldn't break the lifestyle she was used to, and she wanted someone experienced. In her words: “I'm glad I found you guys.”

“Totally amazing”

She was able to enjoy her whole trip, which she calls totally amazing. As meat has come back into her diet, she says: “I've had absolutely no reactions to anything. And so I would say I'm one very happy camper.”

Needles in the ear? She never felt them

Katey admits the idea of needles in her ear sounded terrifying. “I never even felt it going into my ear,” she says. “The process itself was so easy and so efficient.” The appointments fit around her busy schedule, too.

What we know so far

Alpha-gal syndrome is a meat allergy caused by a tick bite, and it is usually managed by avoiding mammal products. Our team has a 96% success rate helping alpha-gal patients, and your care is planned around you at your initial consultation.

If you or someone you love is living with alpha-gal syndrome, we would be glad to talk with you. Call to schedule your initial consultation today! 770-756-1979, or book at ptcacu.com/book-now. We see patients from Peachtree City, Fayetteville, Tyrone, Senoia, Newnan and Sharpsburg, and many drive in from across Georgia, Alabama and Florida.

Frequently asked questions

Can you eat deer meat with alpha-gal syndrome?

Most people with alpha-gal are told to avoid mammal meat, including venison. Many of our alpha-gal patients report being able to eat foods they had cut out, like Katey in this video. We talk through your situation at your initial consultation.

Does acupuncture for alpha-gal hurt?

Katey was nervous about needles in her ear, then said she never even felt them going in. Most patients describe the visits as easy.

Should I wait to start after an alpha-gal diagnosis?

Katey chose to start soon after her diagnosis so she wouldn't have to give up the lifestyle she was used to. We'd be glad to talk through your timing at your initial consultation.

Can acupuncture help with alpha-gal syndrome?

Our team has a 96% success rate helping alpha-gal patients. We talk through what to expect at your initial consultation.