Testimonials

Asthma, Allergies & Immune Function

I started care at Awaken Health Chiropractic because my mom has been under chiropractic care at another out-of-state Torque Release Technique office for four years and truly believes in what it can do. She had been telling me that getting adjusted would not only help the pain in my back, but it could also help with my other health problems. Beginning at birth, my body has had so much trauma–from being covered in bruises from forceps used during my birth, to 13 years of gymnastics. Since age seven I have suffered with severe asthma, and as the years have gone on, the list has grown–terrible allergies, difficulty swallowing food, and back pain with a curve in my spine.

Even with all of this I thought I was pretty much healthy until I went to the doctor one day and was asked for a list of my medications…I was taking 8 medications–me, a 23-year-old girl having to take 8 medications! At this point I realized that I needed to discover another way to take care of my health issues.

Since starting my care at Awaken Health I have experienced a significant difference in my health, including fewer allergic reactions, no more back pain, and my immune system feels stronger overall. My asthma has also improved so much, as I haven’t needed to use my rescue inhaler for months now, not even before exercising, and that’s huge for me! I can also tell that my immunity is better than ever because my body has been more successful at fighting off illnesses, which has kept me from having periodic sickness. As I am currently down to just 3 of my medications, I have a goal to live free of all medications, and I really feel that I will accomplish this through the help of TRT chiropractic care! I’m so thankful for the team at Awaken Health Chiropractic! I would highly recommend this practice to anyone who seeks alternative solutions for their health!

– Brittany

Chronic Ear Infections (5-yr-old)

My daughter, Emily, has had ear issues since her birth. Even after getting tubes placed in her ears, fluids were unable to properly drain, requiring treatments for ear infections that continued occurring several times per year. This problem led to delays with her speech, as well as other developmental issues. The only treatment offered by her pediatrician was taking allergy medications daily, even though she only experiences mild seasonal allergies in autumn. I was no longer interested in simply managing symptoms and felt strongly that I needed to find a solution.

Enter Awaken Health Chiropractic! We were attending an event where they had a booth set up, and I noticed the words “Ear Infections” on a sign listing several conditions that they could help with. This, to me, was a sign that I needed to check this place out. Within one week, Emily had received her first adjustment, setting her finally on a new path of healing.

Dr. Michael was the first person to offer a real solution to my daughter’s 4 years of having ear issues. I am extremely happy to report that Emily has now gone 10 full months without a single ear infection! She also always hated going to doctors’ offices, but now she loves going to the doctor! Our family is so thankful for Dr. Michael and his amazing team at Awaken Health Chiropractic!

– Emily

Depression

For several years I suffered with depression. As a result, I had trouble eating and sleeping. I had seen other chiropractors for my neck issues with varied results. When I first came to Awaken Health Chiropractic, I had no idea that chiropractic care was for anything other than backs and necks, and I certainly didn’t know of all the many benefits chiropractic had to offer, including depression. I hoped this was not just another place to spend my money and still feel the same…I quickly learned that it is not!

After my first adjustment I slept way better that night. Within a few months of care, I began to notice a huge difference within myself. I was feeling a lot happier, less stressed, and I had more energy! Even better, I was able to stop Citalopram for my depression!! I’m feeling so much better without drugs in my body. My coworkers have even mentioned noticing a different Katherine each day that I walk into our office…they say they can see my confidence and that I seem happier!

I love coming to Awaken Health Chiropractic every week and I often encourage others to go see Dr. Michael for neurologically based chiropractic care. I want everyone to know how wonderful I feel! When I was first given my schedule of care, I thought I would get tired of coming, but I didn’t. I love the friendly staff and the positive environment and energy of the office. It feels great to relax on the chiropractic table too, and I always know that I’m in good hands with Dr. Michael’s gentle Torque Release Technique!

– Jessica

Fibromyalgia, Migraines, and Celiac

I had struggled with fibromyalgia, migraines, and celiac for many years. Then I started experiencing tingling in my hands and feet that became quite painful. My migraines and fibromyalgia symptoms would put me down for days at a time. I had seen several doctors for my issues including a rheumatologist, neurologist, physical therapist, and autoimmune specialist. I was put on medications for my constant migraines and for fibromyalgia only to find moderate results and still having to suffer from these problems. It seemed to me that I was possibly over-medicated.

Before seeking help from neurologically based chiropractic, I really thought I would suffer forever. After my first visit I left feeling very hopeful and I was excited to be on what I felt was the right path to healing and true health. My first impression was “Finally I am going to feel better…they really get it here!” Once it was explained to me how my nervous system works, and how Dr. Michael works with the nervous system, it just made sense to me. I knew this was my answer!

Within 5 months of being under care, I was able to eliminate ALL of my medications! I have been able to reintroduce gluten back into my diet in small doses, I have not had a fibromyalgia flare-up since beginning care, and the tingling in my hands stopped within the first month! I would absolutely recommend Awaken Health Chiropractic to anyone, even if they are healthy! Torque Release Technique chiropractic care is changing my life, and my husband notices a difference in me too. He says the difference he sees in me is drastic and even says I’m not allowed to stop chiropractic care because we finally have a plan that is working! I feel grateful to not have to experience the aching and pain that I had before, and I’m also not nearly as tired as I used to be prior to being under care. Not to mention the tingling is gone, which had been very annoying to have constantly every day, so for it to be gone is AMAZING!

– Shannon

High Blood Pressure

I have gone to chiropractors, on and off, for over 30 years. The “on and off” part is unfortunately what I had wrong. Fifteen months ago, I was taken to the emergency room in an ambulance with sky-high blood pressure. The ER doc put me on Rx meds and sent me home. Seven months later, and after trying nine different prescriptions, I was taking six of them and experiencing a number of side effects that were affecting my energy levels, productivity, balance, and more.

So finally, I came to my senses and decided to see a principled chiropractor, and I’m so grateful to have found Awaken Health Chiropractic! It only took a few adjustments before I noticed a positive change in my blood pressure, and I was sleeping all night again! Over the months that I’ve now been under care, I have been consistent with my visits to Dr. Michael and I’m taking some heart-healthy herbs…today my blood pressure is virtually normal and I’m on my way off of my last Rx! I have no more dizziness, very seldom experience aches in my legs, the awful hacking cough I used to have is gone, and my energy is back! I understand and have experienced the miracle of principled chiropractic care…now I fully appreciate the “time and repetition” that it takes to stay healthy and drug free, and I’m committed to my health and committed to chiropractic!

– Paul

Low Back & Hip Pain & Athletic Performance

I’ve always been very active and lively, so I was naturally worried when I started getting pain in my lower back and hips. This pain worsened while enjoying some of my favorite activities. I began feeling very hesitant and vulnerable while running, biking, and working out; and when I pushed myself during any of these activities, I would regret it due to the intense pain that would follow. My pain was constant and nagging, however, at times it would increase to the point that I was unable to exercise or even walk for days at a time! I used OTCs, ice and heat, along with stretching to try to manage my pain, but after months and months I got to the point of reluctantly accepting that my life was just going to be this way.

I heard about Awaken Health Chiropractic when Dr. Michael brought lunch to my workplace and spoke to us about principled, neurologically-based chiropractic. During my first visit to the office, I was so impressed with their philosophy of the human body and how chiropractic facilitates its ability for healing, and I found hope that my own body actually possessed the potential to heal and function properly. By about 4 weeks of care, I was able to run a full 3 miles without pain during my run and no pain afterward for the first time in a really long time! After 6 weeks of care, I can get off my mountain bike after riding for two hours without pain, and I had no residual pain afterward!

It’s amazing! I can only imagine what continual care is going to do for my whole body! I’ve brought in my son and also referred my mother, and they’re both getting amazing results as well. This has been such a great journey to well-being so far; I can’t wait to see how other things fall into place as we continue. To have a doctor that my 2-year-old talks about all day long and is truly excited to see is so, so nice!

– Jackie

Low Back Pain & Migraines Are Gone!

I first decided to go to Awaken Health Chiropractic to see whether I could receive relief for the low back discomfort I was waking up to daily. I had figured that my pain was simply due to “getting older”, and I felt skeptical that chiropractic could be the answer for me, especially a method I had never even heard of. After two weeks I was waking up without pain in my low back! I was also a migraine sufferer, but now I’ve only had one migraine since I began my chiropractic care two months ago! I have a history of kidney stones as well, and I’m excited to see how chiropractic can help my kidneys!

Awaken Health Chiropractic impressed me from my very first visit with their genuine friendliness and with how much they really care about each patient. They smile, and are happy and helpful, knowing your name, and always making you feel so welcome.
I’m so happy to have both of my kids under chiropractic care. Our nine-year-old’s sleep was being regularly disrupted by awful stomach cramps…but not anymore! Our fourteen-year-old had been suffering from migraines that were causing visual problems and vomiting. Since she began chiropractic care, her migraines have become practically non-existent! I have even taken her in for an adjustment in the middle of a migraine, and 20 minutes later her migraine was gone! Each of my girls enjoy noticeably better health, and they can’t wait to go each time we visit Awaken Health!

I’m happy to recommend Awaken Health Chiropractic to anyone who wants to enhance their health. I also really appreciate how much better educated I am about my nervous system. Awaken Health is professional and yet we feel very much like a part of their family!

– Stacey

Severe Neck Pain, Stiffness, & Poor Sleep

I suffered from severe neck pain and stiffness that affected my sleep as well as my performance with tasks at work. I couldn’t very well do things I enjoy doing, and it made me irritable at home with my family too. The pain was so debilitating at times, that I would be completely unable to move my neck.

After taking over-the-counter medications with no relief, I came to Awaken Health Chiropractic looking for help. Although I didn’t doubt that chiropractic would help me, I didn’t realize just HOW MUCH it would help.

Everything in the office is very well done, extremely professional, and they are thorough and particular about my health concerns and history, and with my evaluations. Dr. Michael and his staff really care and have obviously invested a lot of time, energy, and thought into Awaken Health Chiropractic.

I did something to my back over the weekend and I was unable to even get out of bed and the pain was horrible. After just one visit, I could feel my lower back relaxing and there was less pain. By the second visit, I was completely back to my normal self!

Since beginning care, I have regained full range of motion in my neck and I have absolutely no more pain, which has been a game-changer for my life! My sleep has also improved, and even for that alone I am extremely grateful!

– Daniel

Teen’s Menstrual Cycle – Irregularity, Cramping, and Migraines

Our 16-year-old daughter, Elizabeth, began her chiropractic experience after a few years of suffering from intense cramping pain and severe migraine headaches associated with every one of her cycles. Her symptoms were so terrible that she would vomit and we couldn’t find anything to bring her comfort. Eventually, her cycle became very irregular so she never knew when to expect it. For a young girl, these issues created a great deal of interference in her life at school, at church, and socially as she could be caught off guard and then incapacitated for days at a time due to having relentless pain. Besides trying all kinds of OTC medications such as Advil, Tylenol, Midol, and ibuprofen to name a few, she ended up being put on a birth control prescription as well, and yet her problems persisted.

We brought Elizabeth to Awaken Health Chiropractic in February, referred by her friend’s mother who was helped by Dr. Michael for other health concerns. Although I was hopeful for my daughter, she arrived at her first office visit doubting that chiropractic could help her. Upon leaving, she told me, “It seems cool, and I’m excited for something different!” Elizabeth loves what chiropractic has done for her and she has described her results by saying, “As a couple of months passed my symptoms decreased and now they’re totally gone!” Because of these drastic results, Elizabeth and our entire family are under Torque Release Technique chiropractic care, and we recommend Awaken Health Chiropractic as often as we can to others!

– Sarah

Headaches, TMJ & Neck Pain

Dr. Michael and his staff are amazing! They make you feel very welcome as soon as you walk in. This place has changed my life! I used to suffer from really bad TMJ, and I would get at least three headaches per week along with having pretty consistent pain in my neck and shoulders. Additionally, I just did not feel very healthy, and by the time I first came to Awaken Health I was willing to try just about anything. I made a commitment to stick to the schedule of care that Dr. Michael created for me, and I have to say that it was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. I felt better even after my first adjustment. Aside from now having almost no TMJ symptoms or headaches, my body has been much more relaxed and I’m able to sleep so much better than before! I can also tell that my immune system is stronger and I just basically feel so healthy!

Something else that came as a surprise is the change in my cholesterol. I started care having hereditary high cholesterol, despite keeping a pretty healthy diet. At that time my medical doctor had given me six months to lower it before putting me on medication. Guess who was never given medication! My cholesterol has decreased by 40 points, and I know it is due to chiropractic because I didn’t change my diet, as it was already quite healthy.

I could keep going on and on about Dr. Michael, his awesome team, and the benefits I’ve come to realize about chiropractic. I don’t ever want to go back to how I used to feel, so I will be a practice member at Awaken Health Chiropractic for life!!

– Kristin