Patient Stories
Doctor Orlando is such a wonderful doctor and I really appreciate him. I’ve suffered from CRPS for one year. I tried another practitioner before who wasn’t good and I knew I had to find a really good practice this time around. I flew in from San Francisco and completely see the difference in his wonderful bedside manners and experience. He is with the patient the whole time and is so awesome to come in on a Saturday to treat me since I traveled so far. Highly recommend!
-Alexander C., Redwood City, California
I was diagnosed with CRPS of the left knee in February 2020. I had a knee injury October 2018, followed by left knee arthroscopy on 3/22/19. I was unable to quickly rehabilitate my knee like a young adult should (I’m 29 years old). I attended PT for almost 1 year, tried multiple medications, had cortisone injections, and did home exercise. No matter what I did, I just wasn’t getting better. I had horrible atrophy of my left lower extremity muscles and was in constant pain. In late 2020, my symptoms progressed to very classic CRPS symptoms: temperature change, color change (knee was dark purplish color), and hypersensitivity. At times, I was unable to tolerate the bed sheets touching my knee.
I was miserable with my CRPS symptoms and saw multiple specialists, including pain management and a rheumatologist. I was put on high-dose Gabapentin (1,800 mg) and Nortriptyline (50mg). These medications barely dulled the pain and left me feeling very sedated. I was constantly searching for an answer. Something that had no side effects, was noninvasive, and had been successful for other CRPS patients. That’s when I found Calmare therapy with Dr. Orlando.
To have found Dr. Orlando and the Calmare therapy he offers is the best thing that has happened to me since my diagnosis. Dr. Orlando is the most genuine, compassionate provider I have seen so far. He goes above and beyond to make sure his patients feel they are his priority. Prior to my first treatment, he called me to explain the Calmare therapy and gather detailed information about my symptoms. For the first time since the onset of my CRPS, I felt hope. Dr. Orlando recommended 12 sessions of the Calmare therapy.
It has been 6 weeks since the 12 sessions of treatment. I feel like I have my life back! I went from being on 1,800mg Gabapentin when I started treatment to now half that amount! I also went from barely walking 1k steps per day to now over 5k steps per day! The Calmare therapy Dr. Orlando provided has allowed me to feel so much relief from my CRPS symptoms, and I could not be more grateful. Dr. Orlando has also been one of my biggest supporters. Although I haven’t been back in a while, he still checks on me to see how I’m doing. It makes all the difference to have a provider who genuinely cares about their patient’s wellbeing. I highly recommend Dr. Orlando to anyone who is struggling with CRPS, he is the absolute best. Thank you for all that you do Dr. Orlando!
-Elizabeth E.
I started with Dr. Orlando in the summer of 2019. I have CRPS in my left wrist and my left knee. I was originally diagnosed with CRPS in 1998 after spraining my wrist. As one could imagine, I have tried many different treatments and medications to help my pain. Calmare Therapy has been the best option for me over the last 5 years. Without treatments my pain level would be significantly higher than what it is now. Dr. Orlando is the best doctor I have seen. He has helped me in more ways than one. After doing boaster treatments, I not only feel physically better but also emotionally better. I would not be where I am today without Dr. Orlando and his support. I am a huge believer in Calmare therapy. I highly recommend Dr. Orlando!
-Ashton M.
“Dr Orlando saved me from surgery.”
After being rear-ended in a car accident that totaled my Range Rover, I was left with intense neck and back pain. I was seriously considering surgery—until a friend in Florida recommended I try Calmare (Scrambler Therapy).
I had never heard of it before, but I’m so glad I listened. The treatment was simple and totally painless. You just sit comfortably in a chair for about 45 minutes while the machine does its work. After my very first session, I felt about 30% less pain. That gave me the hope I needed to keep going.
I completed 10 sessions over two weeks with Dr. Orlando, a chiropractor who owns the Calmare machine. Each visit brought more relief, and now, months later, I’m still surgery-free.
This therapy gave me my life back—without painkillers, without surgery, and without downtime. I’m beyond grateful.
-Adeline C.
I was diagnosed with CRPS about 4 years ago. The only solutions that were offered to me had too many serious side effects. I have the mindset of utilizing alternative options first. After a friend told me about Calmare Therapy, I did some research and found Dr. Orlando. He was very highly recommended to me and I can see why.
He is professional, considerate, compassionate and understanding. Scrambler therapy is an art form and Dr. Orlando is clearly good at what he does. I have found tremendous relief from my symptoms because of Calmare therapy. It has brought down my pain to a manageable level.
I highly recommend Dr. Orlando to anyone suffering from CRPS or other nerve pain. It was the best decision I ever made for my health and well-being. Thank you, Dr. Orlando!!
-Kris D.
It’s hard to find the words to describe how grateful our family is to Dr. Orlando. Our daughter had been struggling with debilitating nerve pain from CRPS for years. She had been hospitalized for months at multiple institutions, done hundreds of hours of physical therapy, tried many medications, and had seen countless providers. As a physician myself, I felt helpless unable to navigate a way to healing enough to give my daughter her childhood back. That’s when I heard about Dr. Orlando from another mother whose daughter has CRPS. I still remember the first time I spoke with Dr. Orlando because of his compassionate, kind, generous spirit. His bedside manner and true care and concern for his patients is absolutely exceptional and beyond anything I have experienced. Dr. Orlando gave us hope and treated our daughter in a way that gave us faith in the medical system again. I truly believe that once our daughter started treatment with Dr. Orlando, the path changed and she began a steady road to recovery.
-Allison on behalf of Ellie Hill
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I can’t say enough good things about Dr. Orlando. He is, without a doubt, one of the most compassionate and knowledgeable doctors I have ever met. From my very first appointment, he took the time to truly listen, ask thoughtful questions, and take detailed notes about my condition—something my other doctors failed to do. He is also realistic. I never felt like he was giving me false hope. But he is the most optimistic health practitioner I have ever dealt with. When I inform him about a change in my condition, he refers to his notes, checks timelines, and gives me great, practical advice on how to improve my overall health and healing.
What sets him apart is not just his expertise (especially since my condition is extremely rare), but his genuine concern for his patients. He even follows up with personal calls/texts to check on me and my progress, which is almost unheard of these days. I have always been seen at the time of my appt.... I'm never kept waiting. His office manager, Alex, is kind, conscientious and very helpful. I have always felt like I am priority number one, since my first visit.
Unfortunately, scrambler therapy isn't covered by insurance (criminal, in my opinion), but if you can afford the treatments, they are absolutely worth it. I have seen and felt significant improvement under his care, and for the first time in a long time, I feel like I’m in the hands of someone who truly understands my condition.
If you’re looking for a doctor who is kind, attentive, and incredibly skilled, Dr. Orlando is the one. I highly recommend him!
-Dan B., Beaumont, California
It has been about 4 months since my last Calmare appointment with Dr. Orlando, and I cannot believe how much of my life I have gotten back! I was diagnosed with CRPS about 4 years ago and was experiencing high levels of pain in my knee. Now, my husband and I are enjoying more walks together and I can genuinely tell people that “ I’m good" when someone asks me how I’m doing. My mother-in-law encouraged me to research Calmare Therapy because it is non invasive and drug free. In my research I found Dr. Damon Orlando, I called the number on his sight and explained my story and he genuinely wanted to help me because he cares about healing.
-Kat
Calmare scrambler technology radically improved my mother's quality of life. Chemotherapy had caused such severe peripheral neuropathy that her oncologist stopped her original treatment. My mom had extreme pain in her fingers and numbness in her toes and feet. This compromised her mobility and ability to do even the simplest of tasks on her own. It was a difficult time both physically and mentally for her. She had been taking gabapentin, but the medication had no effect on relieving her pain. Gabapentin made her extremely tired, thus making the situation more difficult. My family came across Calmare Therapy Los Angeles on the internet as we desperately searched for options. We consider ourselves extremely lucky to have stumbled across Dr. Orlando and his practice. My mother's oncologist and other specialists had never heard of Calmare Therapy. Yet, we found many research articles from prominent institutions which reported remarkable benefits on patients suffering from chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy. Hospitals and research centers are beginning to employ the technology in conjunction with chemotherapy. By alleviating these debilitating side effects, patients can endure chemotherapy longer, thus increasing their chances of survival. While the treatment is FDA approved, insurance did not cover any of the expenses. However, the results were worth every cent. After about 2 weeks of daily treatments (M-F), my mother had no pain in her fingers and no numbness in her feet and toes. Her situation improved each day during the treatment. It was incredible to witness the progress! It was almost unbelievable to my mom. Plus, there were no side effects.It has been over a month since her treatment. She has experienced no regression. While back on chemotherapy, my mother has her energy, mobility, and positive spirit back! Calmare Therapy has been life-changing for my mother. Simply amazing!Dr. Orlando was equally remarkable. He had a genuine concern for my mother's well-being and a calm, professional demeanor. Dr. Orlando took great care of her and was keen on monitoring the progress carefully. He and his assistant, Alex, treated all of us family members well, too. While we were happy when the treatment was over, we did miss our visits with Dr. Orlando! My family and I highly recommend Dr. Orlando and his Calmare Therapy practice.
-Emily C
I was diagnosed with CRPS in early 2025 after a foot injury. I learned about Calmare scrambler therapy while researching treatment options. I was lucky to find a provider near my home as there aren’t many that have this machine and have the experience! But I sure got lucky because Dr. Orlando clearly knows what he is doing. He has given me my life back! I showed up in his office on crutches, headed towards a wheelchair. Within a week I was back on my feet and ditched the crutches and after completing my final week of Calmare scrambler therapy I was back to my normal life!
I can’t say enough good things about the care I have received from Dr. Orlando. He makes me feel like I am his only patient, he is punctual and he never rushes me. Alex is really sweet too! I highly recommend Dr. Orlando if you are looking for compassionate care and a doctor who will remember who you are each time! And bonus, free underground parking in LA! Yes please!
-Sandra B., Camarillo, California
I am so grateful for the Calmare Therapy Dr. Orlando is providing. I have had excruciating nerve pain for years. The therapy is amazing, I am almost pain free. But most importantly when you meet Dr. Orlando you know that you are in good hands. He is kind, gentle, patient, honest, polite and a good listener. I have been driving every day for three hours just to see him and it is so worth it. He follows up every day after hours with genuine concern on how I am feeling. His receptionist Alex is very helpful and so pleasant. The Calmare Therapy is done after 14 days and I just wish Dr. Orlando would be closer to my home, so that I could rehabilitate my knee with him as well. I will recommend him to everybody.
-Birgit S., Ventura, California
I will be forever grateful to Dr Orlando and his staff. My 8 year old son was diagnosed with CRPS and after 6 months of excruciating pain for my son and frustration for our family bc we were told the only solution for my son was for him to learn to manage his pain, we found Dr Orlando and his Calmare machine. His knowledge and caring nature to help and treat my son was beyond impressive. He went above and beyond and truly was a ray of sunshine during a dark time that had limited hope. After 10 sessions, my son has been pain free for over a month!!
I whole heartedly recommend Dr Orlando. He is a true hero to our family!
-Seema D.
As a surgeon, having my 8 year old suffer from CRPS/Chronic pain was an experience I do not wish upon any family. Taking care of a child with chronic pain and not being able to take it away immediately is both humbling and painful to observe. We had a great team including pain specialists, pain management therapists and an orthopedic surgeon who were all open to any treatment that may assist in his recovery. We found Dr. Orlando - and his bedside manner in conjunction with his skillful use of the Calmare technology was life changing. My son connected with him and peaceful demeanor and we are 6 weeks out from his 10 treatments PAIN FREE. Thank you Dr Orlando for healing our family. Good luck to you and your future patients.
-Karan D.
Dear Dr. Orlando,
I am grateful that I have been able to receive Calmare therapy treatments through you. I appreciate your care and concern for my well-being.
Thank you for your interest in my artwork. Even though the lockdown has proven difficult for many people, I hae actually benefited from it as I have had the time to cultivate and develop my interest in art. Art has been one of the ways in which I have been able to manage my CRPS. I hope my artwork inspires your other patients to explore their creativity.
-Natalie T.
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