Kevin had gone to several chiropractors in the past, challenged with severe lower back pain and also pain in his legs.  Says Kevin, “Truthfully, I could hardly walk.  I could barely take my trash cans out to the curb without intense pain.  I couldn’t begin to do what’s necessary to get the exercise I need or even do my job efficiently.  Every other chiropractor would give me a treatment and tell me I was fixed.  It just wasn’t so.”

When Kevin saw the Chiropractor Center sign, he decided to give it a try and simply walked in.  “The entire staff treated me from the beginning like I was a personal friend.”  “The very first visit, Dr. Johnson was able to successfully treat me, unlike all of the others,” says Kevin.  “For the first time in over 5 years, I was able to actually walk upright beyond a few feet.  He was a lifesaver for me.”   As a underwater photographer, Kevin explains how laborious it was for him to get into a dive suit, actually dive and also maneuver in a boat.  “It’s now night and day.  I can physically do whatever I need to do.”

Says Kevin, “The first thing I did after seeing Dr. Johnson for the first time was walk to the pier from my house.  That was completely out of the question before.  I now walk my puppy six to eight times a day without any pain whatsoever.  I’m still a work in progress, however, I now have a chance to be physically active and become more healthy.”

“Bottom line for me,” says Kevin “is the importance of working with someone who is totally honest.  Every other chiropractor in the past has treated me and said I was cured even when I wasn’t.  Dr. Johnson understood why I was hurting and what needed to be done.  He has made all the difference to my quality of life.  I recommend him to everyone.

Nancy Eaton has been an athlete all of her life.   However, her first meeting with Dr.Johnson was not as a result of an athletic injury.  She had badly sprained her ankle from falling backward off her front porch while watering plants.

“I met Dr. Johnson through my husband’s business networking group.  During our first meeting, he was extremely knowledgeable and very articulate about what the problem was and what needed to be done about it.”  Nancy appreciated that Dr. Johnson took the time to explain the treatment in depth and also used a model to help her understand the exact situation she was facing.  By providing guidelines on how to care for the ankle, including exercises and treatments, she was able to get back to her normal routine quickly.

Nancy is challenged with a sciatic condition that causes pain in her back.  One of her favorite sports, kayaking, can be a big issue without proper treatment. “Dr. Johnson has a wonderful, gentle way of working with people.  He also develops a plan.  When I am well, he never suggests another ten or twenty sessions, a common practice with other chiropractors I’ve worked with.”

What does Nancy like best about Dr. Johnson’s approach to wellness?  “I know that Dr. Johnson has my best interests at heart.  It’s not just about the dollars.”   “For the first time in my life, I use a chiropractor, Dr. Johnson, as my primary care doctor.  I always go to him first with anything that affects body mechanics.“

Nancy highly recommends Dr. Johnson to ensure an active lifestyle can be enjoyed to the fullest.

Two and a half years ago, Kristen decided to become a triathlete.  Soon after, she started having bad headaches while cycling, along with other aches and pains.  Rather than accepting extreme amounts of pain, she sought Dr. Johnson’s help.

“Most people think that chiropractors just do adjustments, but what I needed was someone who could also find the muscles where the pain originated and then work on those muscles.  I wanted to find the trigger points in order to prevent pain in the future.  Dr. Johnson provided non-medical solutions to conditioning the muscles to avoid injuries altogether.  For a triathlete, this is huge!  When I go in completely beat up with a race coming up shortly, Dr. Johnson not only adjusts me but schedules the daily regime I can do myself to ensure I can compete comfortably.”

Another benefit Kristen reports is that Dr. Johnson listens.  “Regardless of what he thinks is a good idea, he will help you figure out the best way for your body to achieve it.”  This was the case when Kristen and her soon-to-be husband scheduled a marathon the day after their wedding.  The day of her wedding, she made an appointment with Dr. Johnson who prepared her for the marathon the following day.   “The garter removal process during the wedding was a real laugh for everyone present.”

Kristen’s Major Races and Events Since Working With Dr. Johnson

• Ironman 70.3 – California
• Avalon50 – ultramarathon
• San Diego Rock ‘n Roll Marathon
• Wildflower half-ironman
• Next event – Ironman St. George

 

 

 

 

Dede had always utilized the services of a chiropractor when she actively competed as a dancer.  When she later got into fitness, old injuries started creeping in.

“I am a fitness creator, and I train all over the country.   I have a very physically demanding job that taxes my spine and could risk my means of income.  I have a complicated back from old injuries as a child.  When I first found Dr. Johnson, I had serious lower back pain, and I couldn’t twist or turn at all.”

“What I appreciate about Dr. Johnson is that he is very thorough.  He did a complete physical history on me.  After taking x-rays, he discovered some specific issues that would affect how he worked on me that would have affected my ability to improve had he not taken them.”  Dede feels that without Dr. Johnson’s level of analysis, she might never have been able to recover completely.

Today Dede feels grateful to be free of pain.

I have to be in condition at all times.  If I’m not functioning properly, I’m not making a living.  Dr. Johnson helped me be the best I can be.

Dede recommends Dr. Johnson to her coaches all the time.  She feels his background in sports makes a huge difference.

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