September 23, 2025

Ep38: From Shaking to Steady: Essential Tremor Transformation with Melissa McGinnis

18 minutes

In this episode of Curing with Sound, we meet Melissa McGinnis, an essential tremor patient whose life was transformed through focused ultrasound treatment. Melissa endured decades of progressive tremors that impacted every aspect of daily life since her diagnosis as a child–a rare occurrence for those with the condition.

After learning about focused ultrasound during its clinical trials in 2012 and waiting over a decade for the treatment to become available, Melissa finally received the treatment in January 2025. The results were immediate and dramatic, providing her with greater independence and the ability to complete everyday tasks that were once a challenge.

Discussion highlights:

Immediate Life-Changing Results: Experience Melissa's emotional journey as she describes the moment she stopped shaking after focused ultrasound treatment, calling it a "complete miracle" and sharing how simple tasks like cooking became jaw-dropping accomplishments..

Decades of Social Stigma and Resilience: Hear about how Melissa channelled the social stigma and uncomfortable questions about her condition into stand-up comedy routines that allowed her to educate others about essential tremor.

Follow Melissa's journey on her YouTube channel: @MMCshakesalot

EPISODE TRANSCRIPT

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