
Specialized SAAT Therapy to Help Reduce Sensitivity
📍 Serving Palmyra, Charlottesville, Lynchburg, Fluvanna & Central Virginia 👨⚕️ Dr. Edward Lauterbach D.C. | 36+ Years Experience | SAAT Certified by Dr. Nader Soliman | Certified Fellow International Academy of Medical Acupuncture
👉 If you’ve been diagnosed with Alpha-Gal Syndrome (AGS) — or experience food sensitivity reactions after a lone star tick or chigger bite — we offer a gentle, drug-free, non-invasive auricular acupuncture approach using SAAT (Soliman Auricular Treatment).
🔘 Schedule Your Consultation Today 📞 Call or Text: 434-202-6945
Alpha-Gal Syndrome (AGS) — also called red meat immune reaction or tick bite food sensitivity — is triggered by a lone star tick or chigger bite. It causes an IgE immune response to a sugar molecule (galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose) found in mammalian products such as beef, pork, dairy, and many hidden everyday products.
Many patients experience:
👉 Reactions can feel unpredictable, even when you’re being careful.



SAAT (Soliman Auricular Treatment) is a specialized auricular acupuncture technique designed by Dr. Nader Soliman to help reduce the body's response to specific triggers. Used for Alpha-Gal Syndrome (AGS), MCAS, and other food or environmental sensitivities. Serving patients near Charlottesville VA, Lynchburg VA, and throughout Central Virginia.
👉 Many patients report improvement in how their body responds to exposures over time.
We review your history, symptoms, and sensitivities to determine if you’re a good candidate.
Precise ear point/s are identified and treated using a small retained needle.
After ~3 weeks, (4 weeks for MCAS) the needle is removed and your response is evaluated.
👉 Additional points (such as histamine or related sensitivities) may be addressed if needed.

Dr. Edward Lauterbach D.C. has been caring for Central Virginia patients for over 35 years — experience matters.
SAAT Certified by Dr. Nader Soliman · Certified Fellow, International Academy of Medical Acupuncture · Qualified in Acupuncture by the Virginia Board of Medicine.
Patients appreciate his patient-first, unhurried approach, clear explanations, and transparent $450 flat-fee pricing — no surprises, no insurance hassles.
You may be a candidate if you:
❗ This treatment is not appropriate for intentional reintroduction of triggers, especially in patients with a history of severe anaphylactic reactions.


“I had Alpha-Gal and was reacting to everything. After treatment, I noticed a real difference in my day-to-day life.”
“Dr. Lauterbach explained everything clearly and made me feel comfortable through the entire process.”
Consultation · SAAT treatment (up to 4 points if needed) · Follow-up & needle removal · Re-evaluation
📌 No insurance billing 📌 FSA/HSA may be eligible
Yes. Dr. Lauterbach offers SAAT auricular acupuncture at our Palmyra, VA clinic, centrally located between Charlottesville and Lynchburg. We serve Charlottesville, Lynchburg, Fluvanna County, Lake Monticello, Louisa, Waynesboro, Staunton, Bedford, Amherst, and surrounding Central Virginia communities. Located at 202 Turkeysag Trail, Palmyra, VA 22963.
SAAT (Soliman Auricular Treatment) is a specialized auricular acupuncture technique developed by Dr. Nader Soliman. A tiny sterile needle is placed at a precise point on the ear to help reduce the body's response to specific triggers — including Alpha-Gal Syndrome (AGS), red meat sensitivity, MCAS, and other food or environmental sensitivities.
SAAT is used to help manage symptoms of Alpha-Gal Syndrome (AGS) — a tick-borne food sensitivity triggered by lone star tick or chigger bites that causes immune reactions to red meat, pork, dairy, and other mammalian products. We do not claim to cure AGS. Patients with a history of anaphylaxis should not reintroduce triggers.
Our all-inclusive SAAT program is $450 for 90 days of care — including consultation, treatment (up to 4 points), follow-up, and needle removal. No insurance billing. FSA/HSA may be eligible.
Yes. In addition to Alpha-Gal Syndrome, Dr. Lauterbach uses SAAT to address MCAS and other sensitivity-related conditions. The needle is retained for approximately 4 weeks for MCAS cases.
Yes. SAAT is a gentle, drug-free, non-invasive auricular acupuncture technique. No medications are prescribed or required as part of this treatment.
Dr. Lauterbach brings over 36 years of experience caring for Central Virginia patients. His Palmyra clinic is centrally located between Charlottesville and Lynchburg, and his transparent $450 flat fee covers 90 days of complete care.
Yes. Our Palmyra clinic is centrally located between Charlottesville and Lynchburg — making us convenient for patients across Central Virginia. We serve Charlottesville, Lynchburg, Lake Monticello, Louisa, Waynesboro, Staunton, Bedford, Amherst, Appomattox, the Richmond area, and patients traveling from other Virginia counties and states seeking auricular acupuncture for Alpha-Gal Syndrome (AGS) or MCAS.
Yes. Central Virginia Acupuncture Clinic in Palmyra, VA is conveniently located between Richmond, Charlottesville and Lynchburg — just a short drive from Bedford, Amherst, and Appomattox. Dr. Lauterbach offers SAAT auricular acupuncture for Alpha-Gal Syndrome (AGS), MCAS, and tick-borne sensitivities, with 36+ years of clinical experience and SAAT certification by Dr. Nader Soliman.
SAAT treatment at our Palmyra, VA clinic is $450 all-inclusive for 90 days of care — no insurance billing required. This covers your consultation, SAAT treatment (up to 4 points), follow-up visit, and needle removal. FSA/HSA cards may be eligible. Our transparent flat-fee pricing means no surprise bills — a key reason patients choose us over other SAAT providers near Richmond, Charlottesville and Lynchburg Areas.
Central Virginia Acupuncture Clinic — Located inside Lauterbach Chiropractic
📍 202 Turkeysag Trail, Palmyra, VA 22963
Food Lion Plaza – Palmyra, VA
Serving patients across Central Virginia and beyond:
Charlottesville · Lynchburg · Lake Monticello · Fluvanna County · Louisa · Waynesboro · Staunton · Bedford · Amherst · Appomattox · Richmond · and patients traveling from across Virginia & neighboring states
📞 Call or Text: 434-202-6945 | 🌐 AlphaGalVa.com
If you’re living with Alpha-Gal Syndrome (AGS) and looking for a drug-free, non-invasive SAAT treatment near Charlottesville or Lynchburg VA, we're here to help.
🔘 Schedule Your SAAT Consultation Today · $450 All-Inclusive · No Hidden Fees
📞 Call or Text: 434-202-6945 · 🌐 AlphaGalVa.com
*We do not diagnose or cure Alpha-Gal Syndrome or any sensitivity. This treatment is intended to support symptom management. Patients should continue care with their primary physician. Do not discontinue medications without medical guidance. Patients with a history of anaphylaxis should not reintroduce triggers. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. No guarantees of outcome are implied.
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Please Read Before Scheduling
Dr. Lauterbach does not make any claims that SAAT treatments cures Alpha-gal or any other sensitivities. Nor does Dr. Lauterbach urge or supervise reintroduction of foods that cause sensitivity reaction. There is currently no cure for Alpha-gal. At no time will Dr. Lauterbach, suggest, recommend or advise any patient to change , alter or discontinue and medical treatments or advice from other healthcare practitioners. Any alteration of care should be discussed with prescribing Physician. We are here to work together to help you with your wellness journey.
Due to the nature of sensitivities, Dr. Lauterbach does not recommend contact with or consumption of any substances that cause a sensitivity reaction — especially for patients with a history of anaphylaxis.
All protocols, procedures, and related materials are the intellectual property of Dr. Nader Soliman and are protected under applicable copyright laws. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or use is strictly prohibited. We honor and respect Dr. Soliman’s dedication, research, and pioneering work in this field, and we remain committed to upholding the integrity of his contributions. Absolutely no recording of any procedures or conversations inside our Office during exams and Treatment.
Alpha-Gal Syndrome (AGS) Treatment | SAAT Certified | Central Virginia