Sponaugle Wellness Institute

Drew Slootmaker

I came to Sponaugle Wellness in July of 2019, after over 20 years of no diagnosis. I had a miriade of symptoms including muscle and joint pain, neurological issues, weakness, fatigue, balance problems (skier/ice hockey) brain fog, memory problems, confusion, visual changes, depression, rage, anxiety etc. I had been given all the typical M.D. diagnosis’s like fibromyalgia, restless leg, “rare autoimmune disease” etc. Dr Sponaugle was the Doctor who finally figured out the cause of my symptoms, and has an unbelievable gift in understanding the effects Lyme and Toxic Mold have on the body, and more importantly the brain. The patients I saw in the clinic daily had everything from “appearing normal” to being unable to walk. I saw patients make remarkable recoveries that would seem impossible. The illness is so complicated, affecting every area of my body and life...I was so sick and after 16 months of treatment, I have my life back. Lyme and Mold affect all patients differently, and I knew I was very sick and the road back would be long. I also know for a fact I would not be alive today if I had not gone to Sponaugle Wellness Institute. I have much gratitude for Dr. Sponaugle and his staff. His work is unbelievably difficult as he makes connections very few doctors are willing to delve into. Many thanks especially to my two nurses Candy and Elvis, who were amazing in my journey toward renewed health.

TL Williams

I had been diagnosed with Lupus at age 48. After meeting Dr. Sponaugle he asked me to do an outside clinics toxicity test and see if my body had other issues. He didn’t feel my issue was Lupus. He was right. I was in the 95% of petroleum poisoning, had 5 different types of mold in my body and was in the 92% of chemical poisoning, the kind found in Roundup. My body was toxic from years of working in Asia. I was assigned to nurse Candi and given a set of protocols to follow, as well as IV treatment 5 days a week, with glutathione treatments in evenings and weekends. My body started to change, the stiffness and pain in my joints began to lessen. Tests started showing lower percentages of mold and chemicals. And over the months, I began to feel better, despite the side effects of tiredness and nausea associated with the toxins leaving my body. The clinic gave me the tools I needed to manage the symptoms of detoxing and Candi was always willing to stay late, see me on weekends, or answer my calls if I had an issue. Dr. Sponaugle uses a mix of traditional and natural protocols to treat his patients. He made time to answer my questions, study my test results and guide my treatment. I sat in a clinic for months with people who had been to all the major hospitals and clinics in the US, they were at Sponaugle Wellness as a last hope. I watched them progress to be healthier. This is not an instant, magic way of gaining back your health if you are very ill. It is accumulative and takes time. I didn’t get sick in a few months, I could not expect to get well in a few months. I did learn what was important for me to maintain my health - clean air - clean water - clean food, avoiding mold. I also learned that when you have mold toxicity, your body is weakened and can not fight of the chemicals we are exposed to on a daily basis. Today I am healthier and know I will live longer due to my treatment at Sponaugle Wellness. Dr. Sponaugle and the entire staff truly cares about each and every patient.

Chris V

My son developed weakness in his left leg late in 2017. His primary care physician tested his reflexes and was very concerned when he had a positive Babinski reflex. His PCP immediately recommended my son see a neurologist. We contacted a neurologist associated with a very well-respected hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. After a number of negative tests which included Western Blot Lyme, nerve conduction testing, multiple MRIs and a spinal tap, the doctor sat with us and explained he was concerned of motor neuron disease. He did not know why my son was having the weakness and foot drop. He recommended IVIG therapy to see if antibodies from someone else could fix what his body couldn’t. As terrified parents, my wife and I were researching frantically to try to find answers. From the research we found and the stories shared by others, we were convinced our son had Lyme disease or mold toxicity. As we researched, we came across the Sponaugle Wellness Institute. The information and patient testimonials made us feel like this could be what was going on with our son. I called and spoke to Deborah with a list of questions. She was very knowledgeable and helped us understand the process. Before going to SWI for treatment, a patient undergoes a bunch of testing which will be used to understand what is going on in their body. The testing data goes directly to SWI and is reviewed before the patient arrives so treatment can begin right away. As a family, we discussed the options and the overwhelming decision-making point was that going to SWI would hopefully lead us to the root cause of our son’s problem. In hindsight, that was the best decision we could have made. We met with Dr. Sponaugle at the end of the first week for hours and were told my son had Lyme disease, mold toxicity and industrial toxicity. Dr. Sponaugle showed us the key data points from all of the testing done before arriving. From the day we arrived until the day we left (12 weeks later), we had an educational experience of a lifetime. Dr. Sponaugle is incredibly knowledgeable and confident…exactly what you want when you’re trusting someone to help your child! The staff at SWI could not be more accommodating and capable. My son’s nurse, Gary, was a gift…just a great person and incredibly good at what he does! The bond developed between patients and their caretakers is very special. Patients can talk to other patients and caretakers can talk to other caretakers. You never feel alone. The process is not easy and, at times, you wonder if you made the right decision. Emotions run high and some people just don’t feel well at times so it’s not uncommon to hear raised voices. Staying committed to the process is a critical component to your chances of a successful result. We will never forget what Dr. Sponaugle and his amazing team did for our son!

Briana Wetzel

My husband was treated at Sponaugle Wellness Clinic in 2019. We were there for quite some time and I can truly tell you my husband would not be alive today if we had not gone there. SWI will forever be one of the most important places in our lives and we are forever grateful for the work of Dr.Sponaugle and his entire staff, especially our nurse and friend Candy. “Neurological Toxicity” (related to Lyme, Mold and other co-infections) is often unlivable. Most of the medical world does not believe it, let alone understand it. Hence, very few places are actually equipped to treat it. This clinic takes the patients who have been dismissed by the rest of the world, and treats and educates them, with an individual treatment plan that is assessed daily. It is not an easy or cheap process, but anyone who suffers from this can attest to how complex and difficult it is, so that shouldn’t come as a surprise. You are under the care of the clinic 24/7 while you’re there. This clinic is ahead of everyone else in this field because Dr.Sponaugle never stops researching and learning, and his experience in treating so many patients over the years has given him the confidence and knowledge to set up protocols that help the sickest of the sick. Not to mention the fact that God has gifted him with this ability to treat and understand patients by truly knowing what is happening inside their body and brain (often just by looking at them) and actually believing how they feel. He is nothing short of a genius and he does this because he cares. I can personally attest to this! We still return for cleanup sessions a few times a year, and this clinic has become like family to us. We never would have made it through the treatment without the care and heart of our nurse Candy who was by our side fighting for us every step of the way. We now have the tools and knowledge on how to combat and fight against this illness, and that is why my husband is able to work and continue being a father to our three young children. Thank you SWI staff for all you do. You convey the essence of care and fight a difficult battle everyday with the very sick patients you help. We pray for all of you always and for God to protect this clinic and continue to guide Dr.Sponaugle in all he does.