NORTHWIND WELLNESS
Alpha-Stim® for Anxiety, Sleep & Pain
A prescription, non-drug treatment option for anxiety, insomnia, and selected pain concerns.
Northwind Wellness offers provider-guided Alpha-Stim® treatment for appropriate adults. Depending on your needs, Alpha-Stim® may be used for anxiety, insomnia, or pain as part of an individualized care plan.
NON-DRUG TREATMENT
Another option for anxiety, insomnia, and pain.
Alpha-Stim® is a prescription medical device that uses cranial electrotherapy stimulation (CES), and in certain models, microcurrent electrical therapy (MET).
Depending on the device, Alpha-Stim® may be used for anxiety, insomnia, and pain. It may also be incorporated alongside medication, psychotherapy, rehabilitation, sleep-focused care, and other clinically appropriate treatment.
TWO DEVICE OPTIONS
Different devices for different treatment needs.
Northwind Wellness can help determine which Alpha-Stim® device, if any, is most appropriate based on your symptoms, goals, and medical evaluation.
ALPHA-STIM® AID
Anxiety & Insomnia
Alpha-Stim® AID uses cranial electrotherapy stimulation for the treatment of anxiety and insomnia.
- Anxiety
- Insomnia
- Portable prescription device
- May be considered for office or home use
ALPHA-STIM® M
Anxiety, Insomnia & Pain
Alpha-Stim® M combines CES for anxiety and insomnia with microcurrent electrical therapy for pain.
- Anxiety
- Insomnia
- Acute, chronic, and post-traumatic pain
- CES + microcurrent electrical therapy
ALPHA-STIM® TECHNOLOGY
Portable treatment designed for clinical or home use.
Alpha-Stim® devices are compact and designed for use in a clinical setting or, when appropriately prescribed, by patients at home.
Your provider will review device selection, safe use, treatment approach, and how Alpha-Stim® may fit into your broader plan of care.
NORTHWIND WELLNESS OPTIONS
Experience Alpha-Stim® in the way that fits your care.
We offer in-office treatment and evaluation for home-use devices when clinically appropriate.
IN-OFFICE
Try Alpha-Stim®
Experience Alpha-Stim® in our office with provider guidance, treatment setup, and individualized recommendations.
This may be helpful if you want to experience treatment before considering a device for home use.
AT HOME
Prescription Evaluation
Appropriate patients may be evaluated for an Alpha-Stim® prescription for home use.
Your provider can help determine whether the AID or M best fits your treatment needs.
PAIN SUPPORT
Alpha-Stim® M for Pain
Alpha-Stim® M may be considered for selected patients with acute, chronic, or post-traumatic pain concerns.
Pain treatment may be incorporated into a broader, individualized pain-management plan.
FOLLOW-UP
Education & Optimization
Follow-up may include reviewing treatment response, device use, duration, and whether adjustments are appropriate.
Alpha-Stim® may remain one component of a broader care plan.
PAIN SUPPORT
Including selected chronic and neuropathic pain concerns.
Alpha-Stim® M is FDA-cleared for pain and may be considered for selected patients experiencing acute, chronic, or post-traumatic pain.
For patients with neuropathy, Alpha-Stim® does not treat the underlying nerve damage or cause of neuropathy. However, Alpha-Stim® M may be considered for the pain associated with neuropathy.
MULTIMODAL PAIN CARE
One option within a broader pain-management plan.
Chronic pain often benefits from more than one treatment approach. Alpha-Stim® may be incorporated alongside other clinically appropriate therapies based on your diagnosis, symptoms, function, and goals.
Northwind Wellness may also consider procedural care, professional-grade LED therapy, medication management, and other individualized treatment options.
PAIN & RECOVERY OPTIONS
Dry needling.
May be considered for selected musculoskeletal or myofascial pain concerns.
Medication management.
Treatment may include appropriate prescription,
pharmacy-dispensed, or compounded medications.
Ketamine evaluation.
May be considered for selected patients; use for chronic pain is off-label.
LED therapy.
May be incorporated as a supportive recovery modality.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Your Alpha-Stim® treatment experience.
Medical Evaluation
We review your symptoms, health history, medications, prior treatment, goals, and relevant precautions.
Device Education
Your provider explains how Alpha-Stim® works and how the device may be used for your treatment goals.
Treatment
Treatment intensity and duration are selected according to device instructions and your individualized plan.
Home Use or Follow-Up
Appropriate patients may continue in-office treatment or be evaluated for a prescription device for home use.
SAFETY & PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
Important information before treatment.
Prescription Required
Federal law restricts Alpha-Stim® devices to sale by or on the order of a licensed healthcare practitioner in the United States.
Contraindications
Alpha-Stim® is contraindicated in people with implanted pacemakers or implanted or wearable defibrillators.
Pregnancy
The safety of Alpha-Stim® stimulation has not been established during pregnancy.
Possible Adverse Effects
Reported adverse effects are generally rare, mild, and self-limiting and may include dizziness, skin irritation or electrode burns, and headache.
Your provider will review relevant warnings, precautions, contraindications, and device instructions before recommending Alpha-Stim®.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Alpha-Stim® FAQ
What is Alpha-Stim®?
Alpha-Stim® is a prescription medical device that uses cranial electrotherapy stimulation and, in the Alpha-Stim® M, microcurrent electrical therapy for pain.
What is the difference between the AID and M?
Alpha-Stim® AID is intended for anxiety and insomnia. Alpha-Stim® M is intended for anxiety, insomnia, and pain.
Does Alpha-Stim® help with neuropathy?
Alpha-Stim® is not intended to treat the underlying cause of neuropathy or nerve damage. Alpha-Stim® M may, however, be considered for the pain associated with neuropathy as part of a broader treatment plan.
Can Alpha-Stim® be used for chronic pain?
Alpha-Stim® M may be considered for selected patients experiencing chronic pain. Suitability depends on the nature of your symptoms, medical history, and treatment goals.
Is Alpha-Stim® a medication?
No. Alpha-Stim® is a non-drug prescription medical device.
Can I use Alpha-Stim® at home?
Appropriate adults may be prescribed an Alpha-Stim® device for home use after medical evaluation and education.
Can Alpha-Stim® be used with my other treatments?
It may be used alongside other appropriate treatment. Your provider should review your current medications, therapies, devices, and medical history first.
Is Alpha-Stim® appropriate for everyone?
No. Alpha-Stim® has contraindications and precautions, including a contraindication with implanted pacemakers and implanted or wearable defibrillators.
MANUFACTURER INFORMATION
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Visit the manufacturer's website for additional information about Alpha-Stim® devices, research, safety, and patient resources.
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Get StartedAlpha-Stim® is a noninvasive, non-drug prescription medical device. Alpha-Stim® AID is indicated for anxiety and insomnia. Alpha-Stim® M is indicated for anxiety, insomnia, and pain. Treatment recommendations are based on individual medical evaluation. Alpha-Stim® is not appropriate for every patient. Use is contraindicated with implanted pacemakers or implanted or wearable defibrillators. Safety during pregnancy has not been established. Reported adverse effects are generally rare, mild, and self-limiting and may include dizziness, skin irritation or electrode burns, and headache. Alpha-Stim® may be considered for pain associated with neuropathy but does not treat the underlying neuropathy or nerve damage. Some pain treatments may involve off-label prescribing. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved in the same manner as commercially manufactured products. Results vary and cannot be guaranteed. Alpha-Stim® is a registered trademark of Electromedical Products International, Inc. Northwind Wellness is not the manufacturer of Alpha-Stim®.