Soliman Auricular Allergy Treatment (SAAT)
What is SAAT?
SAAT is a minimally invasive, drug-free approach to confirming and treating allergies, using a single tiny needle placed in the ear for each allergen. In published research, SAAT has shown success rates above 90%: a 2021 case series in Medical Acupuncture following 137 alpha-gal patients reported 96% remission of symptoms among those with follow-up, and a 2020 study reported a 94.8% success rate. In clinical practice, patients commonly report symptom reductions of 80–95%, with relief that lasts longer than typical allergy treatments.
Dr. Nader Soliman, M.D., board certified in anesthesiology and medical acupuncture, developed the SAAT protocol. In more than 20 years of practicing this method, he reports that recurrence of a treated allergy is rare, typically occurring only during major hormonal shifts such as puberty, pregnancy, or menopause.
Jocelyn is one of five people in the State of Colorado that is trained and certified by Dr. Soliman to administer the SAAT treatment.
WHAT DOES SAAT TREAT?
What is Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)?
Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) is a condition where the body's mast cells, which are part of the immune system, release too many chemicals, like histamine, in response to things that usually wouldn't trigger them. Mast cells are normally involved in allergic reactions and inflammation. In MCAS, these cells "activate" inappropriately, causing symptoms like itching, hives, swelling, digestive issues, trouble breathing, and even headaches. It can make everyday things like food, stress, or environmental changes trigger unusual and uncomfortable reactions.
What is Alpha-Gal?
Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), also known as alpha-gal allergy or red meat allergy, is an allergic condition where people develop a sensitivity to alpha-gal, a sugar molecule found in the meat of mammals. The allergy is typically triggered after being bitten by the Lone Star tick in the U.S.
People with AGS can experience allergic reactions like hives, difficulty breathing, stomach issues, and even anaphylaxis after consuming mammalian meat (such as beef, pork, lamb, or venison) or products made from mammals, like gelatin, cosmetics, some medications and milk products. The reactions usually occur 3 to 6 hours after eating the meat, which is a delayed response compared to typical food allergies.
Interestingly, the allergy doesn't develop immediately after a tick bite, sometimes it takes weeks or months for symptoms to appear. AGS is still being studied, but the SAAT treatment is the only treatment that is known to successfully treat it.
HOW MANY TREATMENTS DO I NEED?
If the needle stays in place properly for 3-4 weeks, only one treatment is generally required for each allergen.