Support My TSW Journey Back to a Healing Climate

After six months of powerful healing overseas with Cold Atmospheric Plasma (CAP) therapy, I returned to New Zealand with hope. But within two and a half weeks, my skin rapidly deteriorated. The cold, dry winter air triggered severe flare-ups, pain, and now an infection requiring antibiotics.

My body is not coping. It’s heartbreaking to see how quickly things have reversed. The climate here is not supportive of my healing from Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW).

The team in Thailand said without CAP, healing could take 50 years. With it, that timeline may shorten to just 5. I’ve now been given the opportunity to purchase my own CAP machine for 1 million Thai baht (around NZD $53,000), allowing consistent access from home.

This time, I’ve chosen to go to Bali, closer to the ocean, where the salt water helps reduce inflammation and calm my nervous system. Being near the sea also brings emotional peace and supports overall healing. A new CAP clinic has just opened there, making this journey more accessible.

Many of you have encouraged me to start this page again. I feel vulnerable asking, but your support last time changed my life. I’m raising funds for travel, treatment, daily living, and the long-term goal of owning my own machine.

Please see my previous Givealittle page here: https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/support-te-rimas-recovery

With deep gratitude,

Te Rima Whakatau 💚