Pain Management

Dear Dr. Stram and his wonderful team of helpers,
Jim and I want to take this special holiday time to let you all know how much we appreciate everything   you guys have done for us.  Not only did all Jim's lyme disease and other co-occurring illnesses disappear, but also he experienced great healing from his traumatic brain injury of 30+ years ago. Jim is a new man now. I have my wonderful husband back. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the amazing healing you offer the world.
With deep gratitude,
Jennifer and Jim V

Dear Dr. DiRoma, 

Thank you so much for everything. Another year of treatment has come and gone, a year of ups and downs, hurdles and struggle, revelations and more and through it all we've been beyond thankful for the patience, care, compassion and support we've received from you. 

You've truly saved me from the worst of a serious and severe amount of pain and debilitation in so many ways and situations. You've  given us hope and a pathway  to healing and life in spite of the limitations of the Lyme journey. Thank you for never giving up. Thank you for walking through the storm with us. I know I express thanks every year, but life on this earth is precious and short, and people who truly care to partner in safeguarding the quality of that life as you do are rare, and deserve to have the words of gratitude and appreciation. I'm not sure what my health journey will look like in the coming year, but we're both very thankful to have you at the helm watching over and supporting the best life. Thank you so much for all that you do and have done for us and so many people. We hope you have a wonderful  Christmas and holiday season and New Year. May God bless you and keep you and everyone here at the Stram Center. 

Love, 
Angela and Patrick

"Within a month, I was nearly pain free, my digestion was under control and I was able to enjoy things in life again"

Kim has this to say about her experience-
I don't often do recommendations, but these folks are truly wonderful! The Stram Center is extremely clean and welcoming. The staff are very pleasant, supportive, and helpful. They really care about the patients, and have always taken the time and effort responding to any questions I have had. I arrived at the Stram Center with chronic joint pain throughout my body, IBS, arthritis, and severe fatigue. With the help of their fantastic licensed acupuncturist, herbal medications, and sound professional advise from Dr. Stram I improved weekly. Within a month I was nearly pain free, my digestion was under control, and I was able to enjoy things in life again. Highly Recommended!!

To all who seek an alternative or concomitant solution with traditional medicine and a willingness to participate in their own health and healing:

I first met Dr. Stram under difficult circumstances, by way of an unexpected ambulance trip to Albany Memorial Hospital's emergency room last December. I was rushed there after inexplicably collapsing at home. Where only a few hours before I had been cutting down a Christmas tree with my family, I was suddenly thrust into a struggle for my own survival. It was my incredibly good fortune to have the hospital's Director of Emergency Medicine, Dr. Ronald Stram, on call that evening. Fate had caught up with me that day and even threw down a barrier of 3 feet of snow for the EMT's to transport me through. Destiny however, was about to hand me a big break as a new world full of promise, hope and clarity was about to unfold before me.

Sometime after this traumatic event I decided to consult with him at the The Center. My life and my health have improved immeasurably since teaming with Ron and his wonderful staff of skilled and compassionate people, which includes his office manager and wife, Nadine. They have helped empower me to effect positive changes to my health by coaching me to use foods and natural supplements wisely. That along with the balancing and therapeutic touch of his specialized assistants has helped my mind and body bolster their own restorative powers to mentally and physically achieve that balance and to strengthen.

'Joining' their team as a pro-active partner in my health and well-being is one of the best decisions I've ever made. It is difficult to adequately put into words how highly I would recommend them to you. I know that my healing process is hardly complete, but I also know that I am finally on the right path and that I took a quantum leap forward in that journey the day I walked through their door!

I have been a patient of Dr. Rebecca Rice for over two years.

A little background…..Several years ago, my sister and I had similar damage to our Achilles tendons, causing significant pain and greatly reducing physical mobility and activity.  We were referred by separate podiatrists for surgery.  My sister followed her podiatrist’s recommendation-two separate surgeries removed her big toe tendons, using them to replace the damaged Achilles tendons. Following each surgery, she endured eight non-weight-bearing weeks, then four weeks in a walking boot and approximately six weeks of physical therapy.  I couldn’t afford the extended post-surgery recovery periods; and, having once enjoyed practicing yoga, I didn’t want to lose my big toe tendons. I arrived at Stram Center limping and in considerable pain.  

In addition to Achilles tendon tears, my heels have bone spurs and Haglund’s deformities (heel bone protrusions). After several months of weekly acupuncture treatments with Rebecca, the pain was greatly reduced and I experienced greater mobility and longer periods of comfort during physical activity.

Over time, as bimonthly maintenance treatments for my heels continued, Rebecca and I regularly identify other areas for treatment that improve my overall physical function, comfort and mobility. I have continually been impressed by Rebecca’s intuitive assessments and subsequent treatments. I highly recommend Dr. Rebecca Rice to anyone seeking to improve their physical health, mobility and comfort.

Last year about this time, I did two rounds of HBOT because I was going to California to visit my daughter and her family and I was having  trouble with the circulation in my legs. I wanted to be able to keep up with the kids and all the sightseeing. My trip was a true pleasure! and I had only one issue while I was there. Thank you Stram Center for always being there for me and my family!

Before I began working with Liza, I had been suffering with nagging back pain from an old injury.  I was excited to try acupuncture, but skeptical that it would help.  Acupuncture relieved the pain and many other symptoms!  When I began to suffer from relentless hot flashes, my first thought was to return to Liza.  Amazingly, the hot flashes have completely resolved.  Not only is Liza knowledgeable and skilled, she is empathetic and kind.  Her gentle approach always leaves me feeling calmer and renewed.  She is truly a gifted healer!