I had a neck and head injury at work and went to a physician. He prescribed painkillers and three physical therapy visits. I explained that I had serious neck and backaches and couldn’t sleep at night, but he said “Take some Tylenol.” Nico suffered from back pain every time he played basketball, as well as general day-to-day stiffness. Since following the recommendation of a co-worker and coming to Dr. Andréa, I am sleeping through the night and feel better than before my accident. Nico can now play basketball without worrying if his back will go out.

Jen and I both noticed improvement immediately; about two weeks into the program, Jen’s improvement doubled. We have both noticed improvement in sleeping, walking, and standing as well. We will recommend chiropractic to others, since we have also noticed improvement in just our overall health, including stamina, energy level, and breathing. ~Nico & Jennifer C.

After a fall off a balcony a few years ago, I was feeling very “out of whack” and fatigued, which very much inconvenienced my hectic schedule and peace of mind. Prior to making my first appointment with Dr. Andréa I had tried another chiropractor and yoga. Yoga helped my to realize a mind-body connection, yet somehow my body was not following my mind and spirit. Today, I cannot believe the reservation I had before LifeForce care. The headaches and neck tension are gone and the energy is up, way up! I recommend Dr. Andréa to anyone who needs top notch care. ~Wendy L.

The first time I came to see Dr. Andréa I was having trouble with walking due to nerve damage in my back. I have had a spinal fusion after an injury to my neck and back and now they say the problem is arthritis and there is nothing more they can do for me. I decided to try some alternative therapies and this one worked. With this, I got to the point that I could walk and even got a little dog that I could take on walks instead of just doing pool exercises. But I’m slow to learn. When I got to feel better, I just stopped coming. Then I got to the place that I had to walk along walls because I had no sense of balance. All the testing the doctors did came back to arthritis in my neck. They did not have answers except for medications that made me sleepy.

I left work one day and walked along the walls on my way to the parking lot. After seeing Dr. Andréa that day, I was able to go back to work without dizziness or loss of balance. The people who I worked with even commented on the immediate difference. I know I will have to be on some type of routine maintenance to prevent myself from becoming disabled as I have been. More and more I am coming to believe that no one system has all the answers. The best health system would contain a combination of current medical therapies and the ones classified as alternatives.

Last fall, I began manifesting some very uncomfortable symptoms. At first, I didn’t realize they were the result of an accident that I had more than a year before. I had burning, tingling, numb feelings in my arms and legs. I was losing neck movement and strength. I experienced an itching syndrome throughout my face. As my pain grew steadily worse, I began to weaken.

My doctor’s were stumped and even the neurologist offered no hope and led me to believe there was nothing to do for me except administer oral medication. When that didn’t help, I began to feel desperate.

A friend told me about Andréa. Unlike the doctors, she was hopeful and optimistic about recovery. I received my first treatment that day. My muscles were very tight, but after a couple of treatments, I was receiving positive results. Andréa was always optimistic and encouraging. Her enthusiasm is so helpful. She adjusted me slowly and gently, but at the same, with sureness and firmness.

Soon the itching syndrome in my face began to disappear. My neck became stronger and after about six weeks, I didn’t need my cervical collar to keep my neck erect. I quickly learned how much damage pinched nerves can do to our bodies. My continuing improvement is attributed to Dr. Andréa and the healing that takes place with her adjustments. I look forward to my treatments because of the improvement I receive with her adjustments. Naturally, I am much happier than I was before. I understand more and believe I will continue to improve.

My story is truly remarkable. What makes my case more miraculous is that I am completely paralyzed from the neck down. As a result of polio, I have been confined to a wheelchair for almost 50 years. If Andréa can help me, she can help anyone. I believe in God and miracles and I believe in Andréa. ~Charlotte S.

Fifteen years ago, I lifted a very heavy object in an inappropriate fashion, the pain was immediate. Over the past 15 years, I have had on again/off again pain in my neck, shoulders, and upper and lower back. I have been to a number of doctors and taken a variety of muscle relaxers, painkillers, and have even been considered for back surgery. The pain would always last for a number of months, then go away. I even participated in physical therapy for about six months. The pain was always an intrusion on my life and made it difficult to perform my job duties and enjoy my life. I am a consultant by trade and I often had to visit clients with a stiff neck and try to hide the pain.

Family members recommended chiropractic care but I believed my problems to be muscular and did not want anyone “cracking my bones.”

Dr. Andréa was very thorough in explaining the process. She was also very emphatic in my concerns over having my neck and back “cracked.” After my first session, I was able to turn my head. The relief and release of pressure was immediate. I was put on a program with Dr. Andréa to correct the curve in my spine. After a few months, I was exercising, lifting weights, sleeping better, and had a higher energy level. My spine corrected to 100% after six months. I maintain a monthly correction with Dr. Andréa and I believe I will never be able to go without routine chiropractic maintenance. This is fine with me as there are no drugs and it is preventative and my quality of life has improved dramatically. ~Jim S.