{"id":2626,"date":"2026-03-31T16:02:04","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T20:02:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.mindutopia.com\/nm-vein\/?page_id=2626"},"modified":"2026-04-30T10:48:20","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T14:48:20","slug":"conservative-therapies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dev.mindutopia.com\/nm-vein\/treatments\/vein-treatments\/conservative-therapies\/","title":{"rendered":"Conservative Therapies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<nav>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/dev.mindutopia.com\/nm-vein\/treatments\/\">\n            Treatments        <\/a>\n        >\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/dev.mindutopia.com\/nm-vein\/treatments\/vein-treatments\/\">\n            Vein Treatments        <\/a>\n        >\n    Conservative Therapies\n<\/nav><h1>\n\t\t\tConservative Therapies For Varicose Veins In Traverse City &#038; Cadillac, MI\t<\/h1>\n\t<p>When it comes to treating varicose veins for our patients from across Northern Michigan, our first approaches are always conservative and non-invasive. For some patients, these treatments may be all that&#8217;s necessary. For others, they are only the first step and treatment will need to progress from there.<\/p>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/dev.mindutopia.com\/nm-vein\/contact\/\" target=\"_self\">\n                        Schedule an appointment\n                                    <\/a>\n    <figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.mindutopia.com\/nm-vein\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/conservative-therapies.jpg\" alt=\"conservative-therapies\" height=\"1024\" width=\"866\" title=\"conservative-therapies\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n<h3>\n\t\t\tWhat Are Conservative Therapies For Varicose Veins?\t<\/h3>\n\t<p>Conservative varicose vein therapy involves many things the patient can do on his or her own with the guidance of our team. These are the simplest approaches to treatment for any vein-related problems. They can be as simple as avoiding standing or sitting for long periods or keeping your legs elevated when sitting.<\/p>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/dev.mindutopia.com\/nm-vein\/contact\/\" target=\"_self\">\n                        Schedule an appointment\n                                    <\/a>\n    <figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.mindutopia.com\/nm-vein\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Conservative-Therapies-For-Varicose-Veins-In-Traverse-City-Cadillac-MI_.jpg\" alt=\"Conservative-Therapies-For-Varicose-Veins-In-Traverse-City-Cadillac-MI_\" height=\"900\" width=\"1400\" title=\"Conservative-Therapies-For-Varicose-Veins-In-Traverse-City-Cadillac-MI_\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tWho Is A Candidate For Conservative Therapy For Varicose Veins?\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>Conservative vein treatment is a good option for anyone who has mild vein issues and hasn&#8217;t yet progressed to the point of needing invasive treatment or something like ambulatory phlebectomy. Conservative options, such as wearing compression hosiery, are a great approach for anyone who wants to lessen the cosmetic appearance of these vein issues.<\/p>\n<p>These conservative options are also the best option for pregnant women or anyone who cannot undergo medical treatment for their vein issues due to age or illness considerations.<\/p>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/dev.mindutopia.com\/nm-vein\/contact\/\" target=\"_self\">\n                        Schedule an appointment\n                                    <\/a>\n    <h2>\n\t\t\tMeet Dr. Brian Heeringa\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>Dr. Heeringa is a Board certified General Surgeon, a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and a Diplomate of the American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine. Our team treats a broad spectrum of venous conditions ranging from spider veins to varicose veins to venous ulcers and everything in between. We also offer DVT risk assessment and can help manage post thrombotic syndrome. Call today to find out how our team can help you.<\/p>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/dev.mindutopia.com\/nm-vein\/about\/\" target=\"_self\">\n                        Learn More\n                                    <\/a>\n    <h2>\n\t\t\tThe Various <br \/>Conservative Therapies Used\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>These are the conservative options we use for our patients at Northern Michigan Vein Specialists:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Compression stockings<\/strong> &#8211; Compression stockings add pressure (compression) to the legs, helping to support the veins and promote better blood flow. Compression stockings basically give your veins the boost they used to get from your muscles and other tissues in the legs when you were younger.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Elevating your legs<\/strong> &#8211; Gravity is a tough customer, and in your legs your veins are fighting it the whole way when returning blood back to the heart. By elevating your legs, this makes the job of fighting gravity that much easier. When you&#8217;re sitting, try and put your feet up on a footrest or ottoman. If you&#8217;re on the couch, bring your feet up with you.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Anti-inflammatory medication<\/strong> &#8211; Much of the pain of varicose veins can be caused by inflammation. Oral ibuprofen (Advil, Aleve, and others) works to reduce inflammation and pain.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lose weight<\/strong> &#8211; If you&#8217;re overweight or obese, the added pounds put pressure on your veins. Losing weight decreases this pressure and can reduce swelling and pain. Attaining a healthy weight also lowers your cardiovascular risk factors.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Exercise<\/strong> &#8211; Regular exercise has many benefits for your health. For your veins, it boosts your circulation. Walk as much as you can, even just 30 minutes a day, and perform other leg-related workouts. Strengthening your leg muscles helps to provide better support for your veins.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Reduce prolonged standing or sitting<\/strong> &#8211; If you need to be on your feet all day, such as if you&#8217;re a flight attendant or retail clerk, take breaks to sit down and reduce the pressure on your legs and veins. If you sit for your desk job, get up and walk around as much as possible to break up the periods of sitting.<\/p>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/dev.mindutopia.com\/nm-vein\/contact\/\" target=\"_self\">\n                        Schedule an appointment\n                                    <\/a>\n    <h2>\n\t\t\tConservative Therapies FAQs\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"fl-accordion--label-0\">Why Do You Need To Start With Conservative Therapy?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-0\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\tAlthough the various approaches to vein treatment, such as radiofrequency ablation, are only minimally invasive and don&#8217;t involve long incisions and lengthy recovery, it&#8217;s never the aim to jump right into these approaches.<br \/>\nThis is especially the case with how insurance companies view varicose vein treatment. Many insurance providers require a period of 6-12 weeks of conservative care before they will cover more involved procedures.<br \/>\nPlus, when patients understand how these simple self-treatments work, they can continue to utilize them in the future to help prevent the formation of new varicose or spider veins or just to improve their vascular health.\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"fl-accordion--label-1\">Who Is A Candidate For Conservative Therapy For Varicose Veins?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-1\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Conservative vein treatment is a good option for anyone who has mild vein issues and hasn&#8217;t yet progressed to the point of needing invasive treatment or something like ambulatory phlebectomy. Conservative options, such as wearing compression hosiery, are a great approach for anyone who wants to lessen the cosmetic appearance of these vein issues.<\/p>\n<p>These conservative options are also the best option for pregnant women or anyone who cannot undergo medical treatment for their vein issues due to age or illness considerations.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"fl-accordion--label-2\">Are Any Conservative Therapies For Varicose Veins Painful?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-2\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-2\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you haven&#8217;t been doing exercise, getting winded may be a &#8220;pain&#8221; but it&#8217;s not painful. Aching muscles the day after a walk or run is a good sign you&#8217;re giving your legs some help.<\/p>\n<p>These treatments are not painful in any way.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"fl-accordion--label-3\">Is There Any Preparation Or Recovery Necessary With These Treatments?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-3\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>These are simple treatments. There isn&#8217;t any preparation or recovery. You need to be diligent about doing these things to see if they can be effective enough to keep from needing more involved procedures such as ablation or phlebectomy.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"fl-accordion--label-4\">What Are The Different Conservative Therapies Used?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-4\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-4\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>These are the conservative options we use for our patients at Northern Michigan Vein Specialists:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Compression stockings<\/li>\n<li>Elevating your legs<\/li>\n<li>Anti-inflammatory medication<\/li>\n<li>Lose weight<\/li>\n<li>Exercise<\/li>\n<li>Reduce prolonged standing or sitting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>\n\t\t\tSchedule Your Conservative Therapy Consultation\t<\/h3>\n\t<p>If you are interested in learning more about Conservative Therapy for treating varicose veins, be sure to contact us for a personalized consultation in Cadillac, Traverse City, and the surrounding Michigan areas! Dr. Heeringa and his experienced staff can answer any questions you have, and can help you determine whether you are a candidate for spider veins treatment. Today to reach either of our offices, or fill out the form in our contact page. Our practice looks forward to serving you!<\/p>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/dev.mindutopia.com\/nm-vein\/contact\/\" target=\"_self\">\n                        Schedule an appointment\n                                    <\/a>\n    <h2>\n\t\t\tPatient Testimonials\t<\/h2>\n\t<pre class=\"ti-widget\"><template id=\"trustindex-google-widget-html\"><div class=\" ti-widget  ti-goog ti-disable-font ti-review-text-mode-readmore ti-text-align-left\" data-no-translation=\"true\" data-time-locale=\"%d %s ago|today|day|days|week|weeks|month|months|year|years\" data-plugin-version=\"13.2.9\" data-layout-id=\"4\" data-layout-category=\"slider\" data-set-id=\"light-background\" data-pid=\"\" data-language=\"en\" data-close-locale=\"Close\" data-review-target-width=\"300\" data-css-version=\"2\" data-reply-by-locale=\"Owner's reply\" data-only-rating-locale=\"This user only left a rating.\" data-pager-autoplay-timeout=\"6\"> <div class=\"ti-widget-container ti-col-3\"> <div class=\"ti-reviews-container\"> <div class=\"ti-controls\"> <div class=\"ti-next\" aria-label=\"Next review\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"><\/div> <div class=\"ti-prev\" aria-label=\"Previous review\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"><\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"ti-reviews-container-wrapper\">  <div data-empty=\"0\" data-time=\"1766102400\" class=\"ti-review-item source-Google ti-image-layout-thumbnail\" data-id=\"cfcd208495d565ef66e7dff9f98764da\"> <div class=\"ti-inner\"> <div class=\"ti-review-header\"> <div class=\"ti-platform-icon ti-with-tooltip\"> <span class=\"ti-tooltip\">Posted on <\/span> <trustindex-image data-imgurl=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/assets\/platform\/Google\/icon.svg\" alt=\"\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/trustindex-image> <\/div> <div class=\"ti-profile-img\"> <trustindex-image data-imgurl=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a-\/ALV-UjXvJq327YeXeCzx14Vw-QKhAD331PXe2Mm9pxDHFpZPcjwjRxci=w40-h40-c-rp-mo-ba2-br100\" alt=\"Jadynn Edwardson profile picture\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/trustindex-image> <\/div> <div class=\"ti-profile-details\"> <div class=\"ti-name\"> Jadynn Edwardson <\/div> <div class=\"ti-date\"><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <span class=\"ti-stars\"><trustindex-image class=\"ti-star\" data-imgurl=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/assets\/platform\/Google\/star\/f.svg\" alt=\"Google star 1\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/trustindex-image><trustindex-image class=\"ti-star\" data-imgurl=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/assets\/platform\/Google\/star\/f.svg\" alt=\"Google star 2\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/trustindex-image><trustindex-image class=\"ti-star\" data-imgurl=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/assets\/platform\/Google\/star\/f.svg\" alt=\"Google star 3\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/trustindex-image><trustindex-image class=\"ti-star\" data-imgurl=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/assets\/platform\/Google\/star\/f.svg\" alt=\"Google star 4\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/trustindex-image><trustindex-image class=\"ti-star\" data-imgurl=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/assets\/platform\/Google\/star\/f.svg\" alt=\"Google star 5\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/trustindex-image><span class=\"ti-verified-review ti-verified-platform\"><span class=\"ti-verified-tooltip\">Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.<\/span><\/span><\/span> <div class=\"ti-review-text-container ti-review-content\"><!-- R-CONTENT -->I had such an amazing experience getting Botox! 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I honestly didn\u2019t feel a thing it was smooth like butter! and I felt completely at ease the entire time. 10\/10 recommend!<!-- R-CONTENT --><\/div> <span class=\"ti-read-more\" data-container=\".ti-review-content\" data-collapse-text=\"Hide\" data-open-text=\"Read more\"><\/span> <\/div> <\/div>  <div data-empty=\"0\" data-time=\"1765152000\" class=\"ti-review-item source-Google ti-image-layout-thumbnail\" data-id=\"cfcd208495d565ef66e7dff9f98764da\"> <div class=\"ti-inner\"> <div class=\"ti-review-header\"> <div class=\"ti-platform-icon ti-with-tooltip\"> <span class=\"ti-tooltip\">Posted on <\/span> <trustindex-image data-imgurl=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/assets\/platform\/Google\/icon.svg\" alt=\"\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/trustindex-image> <\/div> <div class=\"ti-profile-img\"> <trustindex-image data-imgurl=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a\/ACg8ocJSAGOL26qT8FNs94puatuDzW96uBZQ0D-ECxDPo7YTxYvQpA=w40-h40-c-rp-mo-br100\" alt=\"Marty Mater 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They care about their patience so much! I would recommend them every time!<!-- R-CONTENT --><\/div> <span class=\"ti-read-more\" data-container=\".ti-review-content\" data-collapse-text=\"Hide\" data-open-text=\"Read more\"><\/span> <\/div> <\/div>  <div data-empty=\"0\" data-time=\"1756339200\" class=\"ti-review-item source-Google ti-image-layout-thumbnail\" data-id=\"cfcd208495d565ef66e7dff9f98764da\"> <div class=\"ti-inner\"> <div class=\"ti-review-header\"> <div class=\"ti-platform-icon ti-with-tooltip\"> <span class=\"ti-tooltip\">Posted on <\/span> <trustindex-image data-imgurl=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/assets\/platform\/Google\/icon.svg\" alt=\"\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/trustindex-image> <\/div> <div class=\"ti-profile-img\"> <trustindex-image data-imgurl=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a\/ACg8ocKVQP5nCWxY5ML8chE3Po23QNTQp7NomqvxYmMYH4AFcWdF8g=w40-h40-c-rp-mo-br100\" alt=\"Pete Swearengen profile picture\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/trustindex-image> <\/div> <div class=\"ti-profile-details\"> <div class=\"ti-name\"> Pete Swearengen <\/div> <div class=\"ti-date\"><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <span class=\"ti-stars\"><trustindex-image class=\"ti-star\" data-imgurl=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/assets\/platform\/Google\/star\/f.svg\" alt=\"Google star 1\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/trustindex-image><trustindex-image class=\"ti-star\" data-imgurl=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/assets\/platform\/Google\/star\/f.svg\" alt=\"Google star 2\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/trustindex-image><trustindex-image class=\"ti-star\" data-imgurl=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/assets\/platform\/Google\/star\/f.svg\" alt=\"Google star 3\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/trustindex-image><trustindex-image class=\"ti-star\" data-imgurl=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/assets\/platform\/Google\/star\/f.svg\" alt=\"Google star 4\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/trustindex-image><trustindex-image class=\"ti-star\" data-imgurl=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/assets\/platform\/Google\/star\/f.svg\" alt=\"Google star 5\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/trustindex-image><span class=\"ti-verified-review ti-verified-platform\"><span class=\"ti-verified-tooltip\">Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.<\/span><\/span><\/span> <div class=\"ti-review-text-container ti-review-content\"><!-- R-CONTENT -->The clinic is exceptionally efficient.  Dr. Heeringa is a highly skilled vein specialist and is straightforward in communication and treatment.  He provides clear guidance to manage specific conditions in both near term and long term timeframes.  I highly recommend his practice.<!-- R-CONTENT --><\/div> <span class=\"ti-read-more\" data-container=\".ti-review-content\" data-collapse-text=\"Hide\" data-open-text=\"Read more\"><\/span> <\/div> <\/div>  <div data-empty=\"0\" data-time=\"1754352000\" class=\"ti-review-item source-Google ti-image-layout-thumbnail\" data-id=\"cfcd208495d565ef66e7dff9f98764da\"> <div class=\"ti-inner\"> <div class=\"ti-review-header\"> <div class=\"ti-platform-icon ti-with-tooltip\"> <span class=\"ti-tooltip\">Posted on <\/span> <trustindex-image data-imgurl=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/assets\/platform\/Google\/icon.svg\" alt=\"\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/trustindex-image> <\/div> <div class=\"ti-profile-img\"> <trustindex-image data-imgurl=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a\/ACg8ocLKgNglE2uDuimJucr-m7fPwFVSo7aaTp95zXnn42Pi8WhN5FM=w40-h40-c-rp-mo-ba2-br100\" alt=\"Margaret Hanson profile picture\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/trustindex-image> <\/div> <div class=\"ti-profile-details\"> <div class=\"ti-name\"> Margaret Hanson <\/div> <div class=\"ti-date\"><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <span class=\"ti-stars\"><trustindex-image class=\"ti-star\" data-imgurl=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/assets\/platform\/Google\/star\/f.svg\" alt=\"Google star 1\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/trustindex-image><trustindex-image class=\"ti-star\" data-imgurl=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/assets\/platform\/Google\/star\/f.svg\" alt=\"Google star 2\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/trustindex-image><trustindex-image class=\"ti-star\" data-imgurl=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/assets\/platform\/Google\/star\/f.svg\" alt=\"Google star 3\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/trustindex-image><trustindex-image class=\"ti-star\" data-imgurl=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/assets\/platform\/Google\/star\/f.svg\" alt=\"Google star 4\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/trustindex-image><trustindex-image class=\"ti-star\" data-imgurl=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/assets\/platform\/Google\/star\/f.svg\" alt=\"Google star 5\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/trustindex-image><span class=\"ti-verified-review ti-verified-platform\"><span class=\"ti-verified-tooltip\">Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.<\/span><\/span><\/span> <div class=\"ti-review-text-container ti-review-content\"><!-- R-CONTENT -->My mom goes here. Her dementia recently took a turn for the worse and she worries about medical issues, so I asked the doctor to be especially sensitive to this and reassure her as she got her veins treated. He did a great job with that (and with the procedure); too often docs are really dismissive or short and make her anxiety\/paranoia so much worse. Thankfully, he was the opposite. Thank you for making both her and my day much better \u2014 from a very tired daughter.<!-- R-CONTENT --><\/div> <span class=\"ti-read-more\" data-container=\".ti-review-content\" data-collapse-text=\"Hide\" data-open-text=\"Read more\"><\/span> <\/div> <\/div>  <div data-empty=\"0\" data-time=\"1745366400\" class=\"ti-review-item source-Google ti-image-layout-thumbnail\" data-id=\"cfcd208495d565ef66e7dff9f98764da\"> <div class=\"ti-inner\"> <div class=\"ti-review-header\"> <div class=\"ti-platform-icon ti-with-tooltip\"> <span class=\"ti-tooltip\">Posted on <\/span> <trustindex-image data-imgurl=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/assets\/platform\/Google\/icon.svg\" alt=\"\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/trustindex-image> <\/div> <div class=\"ti-profile-img\"> <trustindex-image data-imgurl=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a\/ACg8ocKqkG3S8ogZfj5RQKXLRDHAEoLxCcqBD4dZPMA9hMR_vjCXmU0=w40-h40-c-rp-mo-br100\" alt=\"Gary Line profile picture\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/trustindex-image> <\/div> <div class=\"ti-profile-details\"> <div class=\"ti-name\"> Gary Line <\/div> <div class=\"ti-date\"><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <span class=\"ti-stars\"><trustindex-image class=\"ti-star\" data-imgurl=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/assets\/platform\/Google\/star\/f.svg\" alt=\"Google star 1\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/trustindex-image><trustindex-image class=\"ti-star\" data-imgurl=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/assets\/platform\/Google\/star\/f.svg\" alt=\"Google star 2\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/trustindex-image><trustindex-image class=\"ti-star\" data-imgurl=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/assets\/platform\/Google\/star\/f.svg\" alt=\"Google star 3\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/trustindex-image><trustindex-image class=\"ti-star\" data-imgurl=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/assets\/platform\/Google\/star\/f.svg\" alt=\"Google star 4\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/trustindex-image><trustindex-image class=\"ti-star\" data-imgurl=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/assets\/platform\/Google\/star\/f.svg\" alt=\"Google star 5\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/trustindex-image><span class=\"ti-verified-review ti-verified-platform\"><span class=\"ti-verified-tooltip\">Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.<\/span><\/span><\/span> <div class=\"ti-review-text-container ti-review-content\"><!-- R-CONTENT -->Very good at his profession. Grateful for him and his teams services.<!-- R-CONTENT --><\/div> <span class=\"ti-read-more\" data-container=\".ti-review-content\" data-collapse-text=\"Hide\" data-open-text=\"Read more\"><\/span> <\/div> <\/div>  <div data-empty=\"0\" data-time=\"1741824000\" class=\"ti-review-item source-Google ti-image-layout-thumbnail\" data-id=\"cfcd208495d565ef66e7dff9f98764da\"> <div class=\"ti-inner\"> <div class=\"ti-review-header\"> <div class=\"ti-platform-icon ti-with-tooltip\"> <span class=\"ti-tooltip\">Posted on <\/span> <trustindex-image data-imgurl=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/assets\/platform\/Google\/icon.svg\" alt=\"\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/trustindex-image> <\/div> <div class=\"ti-profile-img\"> <trustindex-image data-imgurl=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a-\/ALV-UjXUy6oNK2RFO1TrfGBLTRId97oRVybT_eo9PGIqM-ByQW_b1Y66=w40-h40-c-rp-mo-br100\" alt=\"Rebecca Collins profile picture\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/trustindex-image> <\/div> <div class=\"ti-profile-details\"> <div class=\"ti-name\"> Rebecca Collins <\/div> <div class=\"ti-date\"><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <span class=\"ti-stars\"><trustindex-image class=\"ti-star\" data-imgurl=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/assets\/platform\/Google\/star\/f.svg\" alt=\"Google star 1\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/trustindex-image><trustindex-image class=\"ti-star\" data-imgurl=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/assets\/platform\/Google\/star\/f.svg\" alt=\"Google star 2\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/trustindex-image><trustindex-image class=\"ti-star\" data-imgurl=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/assets\/platform\/Google\/star\/f.svg\" alt=\"Google star 3\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/trustindex-image><trustindex-image class=\"ti-star\" data-imgurl=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/assets\/platform\/Google\/star\/f.svg\" alt=\"Google star 4\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/trustindex-image><trustindex-image class=\"ti-star\" data-imgurl=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/assets\/platform\/Google\/star\/f.svg\" alt=\"Google star 5\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/trustindex-image><span class=\"ti-verified-review ti-verified-platform\"><span class=\"ti-verified-tooltip\">Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.<\/span><\/span><\/span> <div class=\"ti-review-text-container ti-review-content\"><!-- R-CONTENT -->Absolutely amazing staff and service!! Had some cosmetic procedures done by Kali and it turned out gorgeous! Highly recommended \ud83d\udc4c  no need to drive to a big city for such excellent procedures!<!-- R-CONTENT --><\/div> <span class=\"ti-read-more\" data-container=\".ti-review-content\" data-collapse-text=\"Hide\" data-open-text=\"Read more\"><\/span> <\/div> <\/div>  <div data-empty=\"0\" data-time=\"1727827200\" class=\"ti-review-item source-Google ti-image-layout-thumbnail\" data-id=\"cfcd208495d565ef66e7dff9f98764da\"> <div class=\"ti-inner\"> <div class=\"ti-review-header\"> <div class=\"ti-platform-icon ti-with-tooltip\"> <span class=\"ti-tooltip\">Posted on <\/span> <trustindex-image data-imgurl=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/assets\/platform\/Google\/icon.svg\" alt=\"\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/trustindex-image> <\/div> <div class=\"ti-profile-img\"> <trustindex-image data-imgurl=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a\/ACg8ocJ_UR060Ls7Bu8MQBkVqc-rQLDaaMUzhxR0gVEMZdYfuCRxww=w40-h40-c-rp-mo-br100\" alt=\"Cindy Mcgahan profile picture\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/trustindex-image> <\/div> <div class=\"ti-profile-details\"> <div class=\"ti-name\"> Cindy Mcgahan <\/div> <div class=\"ti-date\"><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <span class=\"ti-stars\"><trustindex-image class=\"ti-star\" data-imgurl=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/assets\/platform\/Google\/star\/f.svg\" alt=\"Google star 1\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/trustindex-image><trustindex-image class=\"ti-star\" data-imgurl=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/assets\/platform\/Google\/star\/f.svg\" alt=\"Google star 2\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/trustindex-image><trustindex-image class=\"ti-star\" data-imgurl=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/assets\/platform\/Google\/star\/f.svg\" alt=\"Google star 3\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/trustindex-image><trustindex-image class=\"ti-star\" data-imgurl=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/assets\/platform\/Google\/star\/f.svg\" alt=\"Google star 4\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/trustindex-image><trustindex-image class=\"ti-star\" data-imgurl=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/assets\/platform\/Google\/star\/f.svg\" alt=\"Google star 5\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/trustindex-image><span class=\"ti-verified-review ti-verified-platform\"><span class=\"ti-verified-tooltip\">Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.<\/span><\/span><\/span> <div class=\"ti-review-text-container ti-review-content\"><!-- R-CONTENT -->No more pain no more cramping, sleeping through the night!!  Thank you Dr. HEERINGA AND STAFF!!<!-- R-CONTENT --><\/div> <span class=\"ti-read-more\" data-container=\".ti-review-content\" data-collapse-text=\"Hide\" data-open-text=\"Read more\"><\/span> <\/div> <\/div>  <div data-empty=\"0\" data-time=\"1725840000\" class=\"ti-review-item source-Google ti-image-layout-thumbnail\" data-id=\"cfcd208495d565ef66e7dff9f98764da\"> <div class=\"ti-inner\"> <div class=\"ti-review-header\"> <div class=\"ti-platform-icon ti-with-tooltip\"> <span class=\"ti-tooltip\">Posted on <\/span> <trustindex-image data-imgurl=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/assets\/platform\/Google\/icon.svg\" alt=\"\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/trustindex-image> <\/div> <div class=\"ti-profile-img\"> <trustindex-image data-imgurl=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a\/ACg8ocJNjRQJwk_u96QtcvkAddRQROEBSpOxVkAyFWJ1iawu00fH_A=w40-h40-c-rp-mo-br100\" alt=\"Jackie Mcfall profile picture\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/trustindex-image> <\/div> <div class=\"ti-profile-details\"> <div class=\"ti-name\"> Jackie Mcfall <\/div> <div class=\"ti-date\"><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <span class=\"ti-stars\"><trustindex-image class=\"ti-star\" data-imgurl=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/assets\/platform\/Google\/star\/f.svg\" alt=\"Google star 1\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/trustindex-image><trustindex-image class=\"ti-star\" data-imgurl=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/assets\/platform\/Google\/star\/f.svg\" alt=\"Google star 2\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/trustindex-image><trustindex-image class=\"ti-star\" data-imgurl=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/assets\/platform\/Google\/star\/f.svg\" alt=\"Google star 3\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/trustindex-image><trustindex-image class=\"ti-star\" data-imgurl=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/assets\/platform\/Google\/star\/f.svg\" alt=\"Google star 4\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/trustindex-image><trustindex-image class=\"ti-star\" data-imgurl=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/assets\/platform\/Google\/star\/f.svg\" alt=\"Google star 5\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/trustindex-image><span class=\"ti-verified-review ti-verified-platform\"><span class=\"ti-verified-tooltip\">Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.<\/span><\/span><\/span> <div class=\"ti-review-text-container ti-review-content\"><!-- R-CONTENT -->I usually don't write reviews. Due to my experience at Northern Michigan vein specialist. I felt compelled to write one.\nI have lived many years with pain in my legs. Over the years the pain was only getting worse. I knew something had to be done.\n\nSo I began my search for a vein specialist. I wanted a alternative to vein stripping. My search brought me to Dr. Heeringa at Northern Michigan vein specialist.\n\nI would like to begin by saying, how refreshing it was to experience on time appointments. The staff at Northern Michigan vein specialist are wonderful! The staff is friendly, caring and knowledgeable.\nMy first procedure, I was nervous. Let me say Dr. Heeringa is amazing!\nPutting my mind quickly at ease.\nDr. Heeringa talked me through the entire process.\nI honestly don't know why I waited so long to get my veins taken care of. For myself I noticed results within a week.\nI am riding a bike again for the first time in six years. I have never felt better. The results are incredible.\n\nThank you Dr. Heeringa for giving me back my pain free active lifestyle.\nThe best call I ever made.\nSo please don't hesitate to call Dr. Heeringa at Northern Michigan vein specialist today. You won't regret it.\nAnd start living your best  life.<!-- R-CONTENT --><\/div> <span class=\"ti-read-more\" data-container=\".ti-review-content\" data-collapse-text=\"Hide\" data-open-text=\"Read more\"><\/span> <\/div> <\/div>  <div data-empty=\"0\" data-time=\"1724889600\" class=\"ti-review-item source-Google ti-image-layout-thumbnail\" data-id=\"cfcd208495d565ef66e7dff9f98764da\"> <div class=\"ti-inner\"> <div class=\"ti-review-header\"> <div class=\"ti-platform-icon ti-with-tooltip\"> <span class=\"ti-tooltip\">Posted on <\/span> <trustindex-image data-imgurl=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/assets\/platform\/Google\/icon.svg\" alt=\"\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/trustindex-image> <\/div> <div class=\"ti-profile-img\"> <trustindex-image data-imgurl=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a\/ACg8ocIydLYAJn537TVqg0MoB39JKKUibqzhSe1U7F06iHACvRBLgQ=w40-h40-c-rp-mo-br100\" alt=\"Amy Krupa-Wyckoff profile picture\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/trustindex-image> <\/div> <div class=\"ti-profile-details\"> <div class=\"ti-name\"> Amy Krupa-Wyckoff <\/div> <div class=\"ti-date\"><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <span class=\"ti-stars\"><trustindex-image class=\"ti-star\" data-imgurl=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/assets\/platform\/Google\/star\/f.svg\" alt=\"Google star 1\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/trustindex-image><trustindex-image class=\"ti-star\" data-imgurl=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/assets\/platform\/Google\/star\/f.svg\" alt=\"Google star 2\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/trustindex-image><trustindex-image class=\"ti-star\" data-imgurl=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/assets\/platform\/Google\/star\/f.svg\" alt=\"Google star 3\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/trustindex-image><trustindex-image class=\"ti-star\" data-imgurl=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/assets\/platform\/Google\/star\/f.svg\" alt=\"Google star 4\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/trustindex-image><trustindex-image class=\"ti-star\" data-imgurl=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/assets\/platform\/Google\/star\/f.svg\" alt=\"Google star 5\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/trustindex-image><span class=\"ti-verified-review ti-verified-platform\"><span class=\"ti-verified-tooltip\">Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.<\/span><\/span><\/span> <div class=\"ti-review-text-container ti-review-content\"><!-- R-CONTENT -->Kali and the staff at NMVS are Wonderful!!! This was an amazing experience with amazing results! I am so happy with the thoroughness, care, compassion and results and recommend it anyone. What are you waiting for? Let them take care of you. 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