A Parkinson’s Patient’s Story from Malaysia: A Journey in Search of Treatment That Led to Seraphim

Parkinson’s disease is a condition that affects the nervous system and disrupts the body’s ability to control movement, balance, and coordination. For Parkinson’s survivors and their families, finding the right treatment is often a long and difficult journey. This was also the experience of a patient from Malaysia who had lived with Parkinson’s for years before finally finding Seraphim Medical Center as the place to undergo Transcranial Pulse Stimulation (TPS) therapy. 

It Started On Instagram

The family’s journey to discovering Seraphim began on social media. They found Seraphim Medical Center through an Instagram collaboration with the media outlet JKTGO, which discussed TPS services.

“We first found out from Instagram, from the collaboration content with JKTGO,” said the patient’s companion, who has been handling the treatment process.

A Long Journey to Find the Right Treatment

Before discovering Seraphim, the family had considered seeking TPS treatment abroad, including in Cyprus, another country that offers similar services. After looking into it further, however, they found that TPS technology was already available in Indonesia, although in very limited numbers.

Unfortunately, their early attempt to find treatment in Indonesia hit a dead end. The family visited a hospital that also offers TPS, but their request could not be accepted because the hospital did not accept patients with Parkinson’s.

“Before, we wanted to try Cyprus because they have TPS there too. It turned out Indonesia has it, but at that time we were turned down because, they said, they don’t accept Parkinson’s patients,” recalled the patient’s companion.

This moment became the turning point that eventually led the family to Seraphim Medical Center as their next choice.

Warmly Welcomed, and a Good Match with the Doctor 

Upon arriving at Seraphim Medical Center, the patient’s family had a different experience. Besides being served and welcomed warmly by the team, the patient also found a good match with the doctor treating him, dr. Oktaviana Niken P., Sp.N, DAIFDN, MMRS, FNR, AIFO-K.

“We were welcomed and served very well here. Mr. Joseph also gets along very well with dr. Niken,” said the patient’s family.

A good match between patient and doctor is often an important factor in long-term therapy, especially for patients with conditions such as Parkinson’s, which require continuous support.

Progress Felt During Therapy 

After undergoing several TPS therapy sessions at Seraphim, the family reported several improvements, including:

• Improved appetite, after it had previously declined
• More visible enthusiasm in daily activities
• Faster walking speed, where each step that previously took about 10 seconds now takes about 6 seconds
• More active speaking than before
• No more drooling
• No more nightmares during sleep

“Thank God, he now has an appetite, is more energetic, and walks faster. Each step used to take 10 seconds, now it’s 6 seconds. He is also more talkative,” said the patient’s family.

Progress like this is certainly good news for a family that has long accompanied the patient in living with Parkinson’s.

What Does the Doctor Say?

Regarding the patient’s progress, dr. Niken explained that TPS is one approach that can support the condition of Parkinson’s patients as part of a more comprehensive treatment.

“For Parkinson’s patients, we position TPS as a supportive therapy that aims to help relieve symptoms and support the patient’s quality of life, not as a drug that cures the disease. Every patient responds differently to therapy, and the progress this patient has experienced is certainly encouraging for us and for the family,” explained dr. Niken.

The Family’s Gratitude for the Support Provided 

Besides the patient’s progress, the family also expressed their appreciation for the support given by the Seraphim Medical Center team throughout the treatment process.

“We are very happy because here we are truly assisted well,” concluded the patient’s companion.

Going Through Parkinson’s Treatment with the Right Support 

This story of the patient and his family illustrates that finding the right place for treatment, in terms of both technology and compatibility with the medical team, can be an important part of supporting the quality of life of Parkinson’s patients. For families looking for information about Parkinson’s treatment or other neurological conditions, a consultation with dr. Oktaviana Niken P., Sp.N, DAIFDN, MMRS, FNR, AIFO-K at the Brain Wellness & Sleep Center at Seraphim Medical Center can be one step toward getting further information.