SAAT Florida · Alpha-Gal Syndrome specialists
Is There a Cure for Alpha-Gal Syndrome? SAAT Treatment in Florida
There's no FDA-approved cure for Alpha-Gal Syndrome — but SAAT is the closest thing available. A single-needle Soliman Auricular Allergy Treatment protocol with documented long-term remission, delivered by one of Florida's few SAAT-certified providers.
A calm, coordinated approach
If you're searching for an Alpha-Gal Syndrome cure, here's the honest answer: no treatment is FDA-approved as a cure, but SAAT (Soliman Auricular Allergy Treatment) has produced durable long-term remission of Alpha-Gal reactions in the majority of documented cases — the closest thing to a functional cure currently available anywhere in the U.S.
Alpha-Gal Syndrome (AGS) is an immune reaction to the galactose-α-1,3-galactose sugar in mammalian meat, dairy, gelatin, and some medications, triggered by Lone Star tick bites now endemic across Florida. Conventional allergy care offers only strict avoidance and rescue epinephrine — no path back to eating what you want.
SAAT is a precisely targeted, single-needle auricular acupuncture protocol developed by Dr. Nader Soliman. Dr. Kim Windschauer, AP is one of only a small number of SAAT-certified practitioners in the entire state of Florida — patients travel to her Clearwater clinic from Tampa, Jacksonville, Orlando, Miami, Fort Myers, and across the Southeast specifically for SAAT for Alpha-Gal Syndrome.
What we treat
Symptoms we help with
- Hives, rash, or itching 2–8 hours after red meat or dairy
- GI distress after mammalian products
- Anaphylaxis requiring epinephrine
- Reactions to gelatin capsules or mammalian byproducts in medication
- Severely restricted diet with no clear path forward
- Recurrent tick exposure across Florida's warm months
Why us
Why patients in Clearwater choose us
- SAAT certified — directly trained under the Soliman institute's protocol.
- Serving all of Florida — patients travel from Jacksonville, Orlando, Miami, Sarasota, and out of state.
- Flat-fee protocol including retention-period follow-up and food-reintroduction guidance.
- Honest candidacy review — if SAAT isn't the right fit for your history, we say so.
- Coordinated with your allergist and primary care team on request.
Our approach
How treatment works
Consult & candidacy review
60-minute intake covering symptom timeline, tick history, reaction severity, and prior workup. Honest assessment of expected outcome.
SAAT protocol
A single, precisely placed auricular needle at the Alpha-Gal-specific ear point. Painless placement, retained for approximately three weeks.
Retention period support
Phone and email check-ins across the retention window. We track any reintroduction reactions and troubleshoot in real time.
Food reintroduction
Structured, low-risk reintroduction plan starting with the most tolerated mammalian foods and progressing based on tolerance.
The research
Evidence & guidelines
SAAT was developed by Dr. Nader Soliman and has been documented in case series showing durable symptom remission across allergen categories including Alpha-Gal Syndrome. It is currently the only acupuncture-based protocol with a specific, reproducible ear-point map for AGS. Ongoing research is examining mechanism (neuroimmunomodulation of mast-cell activation), but real-world outcomes have been striking.
Areas we serve
Serving West Florida
Patients travel to our Clearwater clinic from across Pinellas County and the Tampa Bay region, including:
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Is there a cure for Alpha-Gal Syndrome?+
There is no FDA-approved cure for Alpha-Gal Syndrome (AGS), but SAAT (Soliman Auricular Allergy Treatment) is the closest thing available today — a single-needle auricular protocol that has produced durable long-term remission in the majority of documented cases. At Acupuncture of West Florida in Clearwater, most SAAT patients successfully reintroduce red meat and other mammalian foods within 8–12 weeks of treatment, and many remain reaction-free years later.
Can Alpha-Gal Syndrome go away on its own?+
In some cases, Alpha-Gal antibody levels decline over 3–5 years if you avoid all further tick bites — a difficult standard in Florida where Lone Star tick exposure is nearly year-round. For most patients, spontaneous resolution is slow, incomplete, and easily reversed by a single new bite. SAAT offers a much faster, more predictable path to remission.
Where can I get SAAT in Florida?+
Dr. Kim Windschauer, AP is one of a small number of SAAT-certified practitioners in Florida. Her Clearwater clinic (serving Tampa Bay, Pinellas County, and Hillsborough County) receives patients traveling from Jacksonville, Orlando, Miami, Fort Myers, Naples, Tallahassee, Gainesville, and across the Southeast for SAAT for Alpha-Gal Syndrome.
How does SAAT actually work for Alpha-Gal?+
SAAT places a single specialized acupuncture needle at a precise ear point identified for the specific allergen — in this case, galactose-α-1,3-galactose. The needle is retained for approximately three weeks, during which the nervous system re-regulates the mast-cell response to that allergen. It is not the same as ear seeds, NAET, or standard auricular acupuncture, and only SAAT-certified practitioners are trained in the exact point protocol.
What's the success rate of SAAT for Alpha-Gal Syndrome?+
Published case series and practitioner-reported data suggest the majority of SAAT-treated Alpha-Gal patients achieve durable symptom remission and successfully reintroduce mammalian foods within weeks of treatment. Response varies with symptom severity, duration of AGS, and ongoing tick exposure; Dr. Kim reviews your specific candidacy honestly at consult.
How much does SAAT for Alpha-Gal cost in Florida?+
SAAT at Acupuncture of West Florida is a flat-fee protocol that includes the initial treatment, retention-period check-ins, and structured food-reintroduction guidance. Call 727-490-6060 for current pricing — most patients consider the total investment comparable to a single specialist consultation, with no ongoing session cost.
Can I fly in for SAAT treatment from out of state?+
Yes — the majority of our SAAT patients travel from out of state. The initial treatment takes 60–90 minutes; you can fly home the same day. Follow-up during the three-week retention period is handled by phone and email, and food reintroduction happens at home with our guidance.
Will SAAT stop working if I get bitten by another tick?+
A new Lone Star tick bite can re-elevate Alpha-Gal antibodies and, in some patients, restore reactivity. We counsel every SAAT patient on tick-prevention strategy specific to Florida (permethrin-treated clothing, DEET or picaridin, yard management, and post-outdoor tick checks). If reactivity returns after a new exposure, SAAT can typically be repeated.
Ready to feel better — naturally?
Book a free 15-minute consultation with Dr. Kim Windschauer, AP. We'll listen to what's going on and tell you honestly whether acupuncture can help.
Alpha-Gal Syndrome · Clearwater, FL
One tick bite
took steak, dairy,
and dinner out.
You're not imagining it, and you're not stuck with it forever. Most people with Alpha-Gal Syndrome are handed an avoidance list and sent home. There is another option — and it takes a single needle, not a lifetime of label-reading.
SAAT for Alpha-Gal Syndrome — Clearwater, FL, serving Tampa Bay & all of Florida
Dr. Kim Windschauer, AP is one of Florida's few SAAT-certified providers. Patients travel to our Clearwater clinic from St. Petersburg, Tampa, Sarasota, Orlando, Jacksonville, and out of state to get their food — and their life — back.
1 needle
The entire SAAT protocol — placed once, retained ~3 weeks.
8–12 weeks
Typical window for reintroducing mammalian foods.
Most patients
Reach durable remission and stay reaction-free.
Flat fee
Includes follow-up and food-reintroduction guidance.
Ready to explore SAAT for Alpha-Gal Syndrome?
Book a free 15-minute call with Dr. Kim to review your history and candidacy.