Success Stories
Dar Krahner
Dar has been a patient at Vitality Chiropractic for nearly 21 years. She originally came in to see Dr. Bonnie at the recommendation of her sister-in-law Karen, who is also a patient. Dar had been experiencing pain since 1990 after she tripped down a set of stairs and landed on her backside, "I was OK initially (or, so I thought), but later that year I woke up to excruciating pain." Eventually Dar was diagnosed with whiplash and went to see four different chiropractors over the next 15 years, none of whom provided a lot of results. "I tried different pillows, purchased a different bed, and tried exercise routines. Some things seemed to help, but not consistently," she says. Since beginning care with Dr. Bonnie, Dar feels that her overall health has improved, "I've made great progress and seem to be on a 'maintenance' program now. [But] I have my 'weak spots' that tend to suffer when I overdo it, or ride on banana boats J" Dar says, that Dr. Bonnie "is a wealth of knowledge for nutritional information" and she appreciates that Dr. Bonnie recommended massage therapy to help her progress. Dar also appreciates that her busy schedule can always be accommodated and says "Kate is very friendly…and is also very knowledgeable when asked insurance questions!"
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Sandy Ventoza
“Before starting care at Vitality Chiropractic I was experiencing back pain, neck pain, and wrist pain. Since starting care at Vitality Chiropractic progress has been really good. Chiropractic care helps so I don’t have chronic pain every day. My knees are also doing well with adjustments. I feel like I’ve received excellent care here and I can get an appointment when needed.
Dr. Bonnie really understands the pain and knows how to fix it to get moving again. Other benefits I have experienced is that I have more energy. I believe chiropractic care helps keep me healthy. What I enjoy most about my appointments at Vitality Chiropractic is that I know I can get an adjustment to relieve pain and not have to take a pill for it. I also enjoy that Dr. Bonnie and Kate are so caring. I would highly recommend this office to others because the chiropractic treatments are great and not painful.”
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Jenny Partch
“When I came into Vitality Chiropractic I had chronic hip pain and I could not open my jaw to eat a sandwich. Within 6 months, I was able to eat anything I wanted and my hip and back was under control. Dr. Bonnie and Kate have always been so hospitable and the chiropractic treatments are so gentle yet extremely effective.
I feel more vibrant in activities with my young children and more motivated to take care of my health in other ways. I always leave feeling refreshed from both the adjustments and the friendly atmosphere. I can’t imagine what awful invasive medical treatments I would have been subjected to for my jaw if I had not sought out chiropractic care. I am so grateful to how easy this resolved itself.”
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Jim and Kelly Cleveland
For about the last 6 years Jim and Kelly have been patients at Vitality Chiropractic, and in that time, they have both seen great health improvements. Before he came in, Jim had hip soreness and occasional back stiffness for about 15 years; he had tried another chiropractor with a different technique and saw very little improvement. After seeing Dr. Bonnie, he now has reduced aches and pains, with less frequency. Jim says, "Dr. B gets me back together."
Kelly originally came in after 4 weeks of neck pain, "my neck was a wreck," she says. With a combination of massage and adjustments, she has seen slow and steady improvement. "Physically, I feel more 'on' when I'm seeing Dr. B regularly. Mentally, I often crave the Sarah/ Dr. Bonnie 'fix.' Their positive attitudes and outlooks on life give me a mental boost every time." She and Jim both enjoy the benefits they have seen from chiropractic and like their visits in the office. Jim says, it "feels like home."
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Kelly Hartsell
Reason for Care: I was having persistent, severe lower back pain that was limiting my mobility and impacting my quality of life. I felt like a 70 year old in a 40 year old body!
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Progress: Relief was almost immediate. I saw Dr. Bonnie daily for the first couple of weeks and the results were amazing. My mobility was completely restored by the end of the second week so I could easily go about my daily activities. My long-term care consists of 3 - 8 visits per month and since my initial acute low back pain I have never had as severe a re-occurrence. When I have a slight flair up, even if I'm unable to see Dr. Bonnie immediately, it generally subsides within a couple of hours. Dr. Bonnie's care has minimized the negative impact on my body caused by hours of computer work and constant air travel, so I can maximize my non-working hours with activities ranging from snow skiing to jet skiing.
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Other Benefits: Dr. Bonnie's holistic approach is so beneficial. She addresses the whole body not just the back. Her work on my wrists has enabled me to go without wrist braces while working on the computer and her work on my knee, when I was recently diagnosed with osteoarthritis, gave me back mobility that I thought would only be recaptured with Cortisone shots. She even alleviated a bad case of heartburn I had during one visit...she's kind of amazing! Now I'm back to feeling like a 40 year old in a 40 year old body...and on good days in a 35 yr. old body!
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Additional Comments: Dr. Bonnie and Kate are two women that I would hope to stay in touch with even if I never needed another day of chiropractic care. They are wonderful to work with and wonderful people to know. I have a crazy schedule that they are always happy to accommodate, and I can be a little high maintenance but they don't even seem to notice! Their sincere interest in me is what makes their care so superior. I'm grateful to have found Vitality Chiropractic and look forward to working with Kate and Dr. Bonnie for years to come!
