“In 2004 I had shingles three times in a five month period which caused my T7 dermatome to go crazy. It totally changed my life. As a physical therapy assistant by trade I was unable to do my ADLs on a daily basis. I dealt with this pain for nine years, relying on pain medication which only reduced my pain by 20%. Since coming to IPPMC I am pain free. I am able to do my ADLs and having a normal life again. I have significantly reduced my use of opioids. This summer I have been doing my gardening and back to hiking. I am grateful that I was referred to IPPMC.”