While I Breathe, I Hope

At the Spero Clinic, our patients are family. We value the opportunity to help people reclaim control of their lives by addressing and overcoming their pain and the symptoms associated with it. Every case is unique, and so we take the time to develop a plan for each new patient to ensure they receive the most accurate therapies possible to provide relief.

Teen crippled by ‘world’s most painful condition’

When Stella Artuso injured herself playing sport at age 12, she thought the worst of it would be a sprained ankle—but instead the injury would trigger a condition that left the Brisbane teen feeling like her ‘veins are on fire’ almost five years later.

Stella Artuso's Story

Christina's Last Hope: Help Get Her Life Back

Imagine living each minute of every day with excruciating pain, the sensation that your limbs are being set on fire, your bones are being crushed and a feeling of being stabbed and electrocuted constantly.

Heather Botha's Story

News Outlets Explode About Success Rate On “Incurable” Disease

The family of a 16-year-old girl fighting an excruciating disease is seeking the public’s help to cover the cost of a supposed miracle treatment she so desperately needs. Moana Ruhfass was diagnosed with chronic regional pain syndrome (CRPS) in 2013 when she was just 11 years old, following a ‘seemingly innocent ankle injury,’ her father, Manfred, wrote on GoFundMe.

Moana Ruhfass's Story

Cole’s Medical Breakthrough

Thank you to the many friends and family who have prayed for us and continue to stand with us for a miracle for our son. We covet and appreciate your prayers for Cole and our family.

Cole Kirkpatrick's Story

The Spero Clinic’s success stories have been recognized worldwide

REVIEWS

Lindsey Gehm
From Google

We cannot say thank you enough for what the Spero Clinic has done for our 11-year-old son. We finally found our hope and healing ❤️. The staff became like family to us. Genuine, charismatic individuals who love what they do and just want to see the best for their patients. Forever grateful for Dr. Katinka and all of her staff. I can happily say we are still pain-free and our son is finally getting his life back playing baseball once again.

Lourdes Young
From Google

Thank you Dr. Katinka and your entire team of Super Heroes! Your tireless efforts are miraculous and life-changing! My son is a new man and we will never forget the impact you have made in both of our lives! God Bless you all!

Justin Brown
From Google

I could not recommend The Spero Clinic highly enough. They literally gave me a second chance at life! Everyone there is extremely dedicated to getting the patients better. The staff is very talented and one of nicest groups of people you could meet.

Lydia Landry
Verified

The Spero clinic in Fayetteville, AR has all of the answers for patients with CRPS. They have helped my daughter regain her independence and live the pain-free life she and everyone deserves. If you’re hesitant about going to Spero, don’t be! Find a way and get there.The highly effective treatments and therapies will get you there. The staff all work together as a family and create this hopeful & magical place  for neurological rehabilitation. We appreciate them all so much.

Christy Hipple
Verified

Dr. K and her team saved my life ❤️. I can’t thank them enough for their love, patience, understanding, and knowledge. I have been in remission from CRPS now for 17 months. CRPS pain-free!!! God has given Dr. K and her staff a great gift of healing. All of us who have this hopeless disease have seen countless doctors and have tried countless treatments. I can say without a doubt, Spero clinic gives you hope and healing. I am so thankful for my life. Spero is worth the time and money.

Ann Solomon
Verified

I am beyond grateful to The Spero Clinic. I suffered with CRPS for 20 long years. The last 2 years, became unbearable…I took a huge leap of faith and traveled to Arkansas from Detroit, MI. After 14 weeks of treatment, I was pain free! I am also off ALL medications and my spinal cord stimulator is off...

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FAQ

Is there a CRPS clinic close to me?

At this time, the only place in the world that offers our unique system to treat CRPS is in our Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA location. For this reason, most of our patients travel to our clinic to enter our program.

How will I know if this CRPS treatment can help me?

As with everything in life, unfortunately, there are no guarantees. We understand that many people who turn to us for help have been disappointed many times before, and therefore, we try to do everything in our power to ensure that if our center is a good fit for you. We usually advise people that if our system is going to make a difference for you, you should see some kind of significant or noticeable change within the first weeks of treatment.

Is your treatment the same as ________ (ketamine, calmare, chiropractic techniques, etc.)

Our treatment system is specific and unique. We do NOT use Ketamine, TENS units, Calmare therapy, myofascial release, massage, or anything not listed above in “Our Punch System” as described below. While we are huge supporters of chiropractic, it is important to note that our technique is VERY specific and that no one else in the world provides it at this time.

Should I stop taking my medications prior to care?

We do NOT advise that you change your medications prior to coming here. When we treat you, it is important that we compare apples with apples, so to speak. Any abrupt recent change may affect your outcome negatively. Any changes made to prescription medications need to happen under the care of a licensed medical professional. If you need to see a medical doctor while under care we will refer you to one.

Can you treat me even though I have a spinal cord stimulator?

We have treated patients with spinal cord stimulators in the past, with the written permission of their medical provider. Please let us know if you have a spinal cord stimulator and we will assist you in the steps you need to take prior to care.

How do I make an appointment?

You may contact our team at (479) 304-8202 or fill out a contact form and one of our chronic pain specialists will reach out to you shortly with more information.

Do you treat ___________ ? (insert condition)

Often, patients send us emails asking if we treat specific conditions. We do not treat ANY specific condition. This may sound strange at first, so let us explain. Patients have been conditioned to believe that every diagnosis is treated in a specific manner. In this system, it is crucial to know what you suffer from to be treated effectively. Our approach is very different. Our ONLY goal is to remove nerve interference (anything that stops your central nervous system from functioning optimally) and to restore balance to the central nervous system. Therefore, any patient that has a brain and a spinal cord suffering from any symptom, syndrome or disease involving the nervous system may respond well to our work.

What is your success rate?

While we cannot guarantee any kind of specific success rate, we see many success stories and we try to share that on social media as often as possible. The definition of success is different for every person. Some people experience complete remission and some people find that it is now possible to lead a fairly normal life with manageable pain levels.

What if I have been sick too long?

We have treated patients who have suffered for many decades. We do not find that the length of time that you have suffered seems to affect your outcome adversely.

Why don’t you accept insurance?

Unfortunately, the majority of insurance companies do not reimburse for our type of care, nor the frequency of care that we recommend. That being said, we will provide you with a “receipt” or ‘superbill’ with all relevant codes that you may turn in to your insurance company to be reimbursed whenever reimbursement is allowed.

Is lodging included with your care?

Unfortunately, the majority of insurance companies do not reimburse for our type of care, nor the frequency of care At this time, our center is an outpatient center, meaning that we do not provide lodging nor transport. Our staff may be able to assist you if you need help with either before coming.we recommend. That being said, we will provide you with a “receipt” or ‘superbill’ with all relevant codes that you may turn in to your insurance company to be reimbursed whenever reimbursement is allowed.