ASF Patient Center
ASF Success Stories for 2011
Patients Share Their Stories

Patient with Car Accident Injuries
I went to see Dr Nicole for treatment for back and neck injuries, following a “rear end”
vehicle collision. She was very thorough with her examination and explained her
diagnosis in clear terms. Over the ensuing weeks of treatment, I noticed a significant
improvement. I had also suffered with lower back pain from my early 30's, but I can now
say that it is gone. I am walking and standing straighter and am free of pain...I urge
anyone to contact ASF immediately if they have constant pain.  Why suffer pain, when you
can get relief today and live a better life?"
- L.L.

Athletic Patient - Sports Performance
I want to share with you my gratitude for getting me straightened out again. I ran the
Boston Marathon earlier this year as well as several additional races including one
duathlon and four triathlons. I will be running the Detroit Marathon in a few weeks and
Boston again in April. I could have never made it without your wonderful care. These
extreme events are not easy with a crooked back. Next June I plan to participate in a half-
ironman triathlon with plans to do a full ironman in the fall of '06.  It was you that got me
back to racing, thank you for your help and your desire to educate me on my spinal care.
-D.K.

Marathon Runner Seeking Alternative Care to Pain Killers
I had always known about chiropractic care but had not considered using it in the past, as
I tend to avoid medical practices in general with the exception of trauma care.  I met Dr.
Nicole at a Half Marathon Health Expo.  At the time, I did not consider any of my aches and
pains to be anything other than “getting older” and had not sought treatment or remedies
other than occasional over the counter pain killers, which sometimes worked and
sometimes did not.  My knees and low back were the areas that gave me the most
trouble.  I figured Dr. Nicole might be able to help correct the root causes and therefore
make it easier for me to continue running, which is my main hobby and form of exercise.

I started a program of care in April and by June had noticed a significant change in my
overall mobility.  One of the earliest indicators of improvement was the ability to get down
on my knees or just squat when needed as part of my job.  Prior to using chiropractic care
I had been running a marathon race about every two years.  Most recently I have run four
marathons in a year and a half!  After a car accident, I needed additional corrective care,
but with five weeks of care given after the accident, I ran another previously scheduled
marathon.

If you do anything involving bending, twisting and turning or exercising for your job or
hobbies, it is my humble opinion that you need chiropractic care!  As I have said before, all
runners should have a chiropractor on retainer, because CHIROPRACTIC ROCKS!!!!!!!! "
-
R. Hall


Patient Treated for Frequent Headaches
"My first re-examination scan showed tremendous results.  My forward head posture was
decreased by one half.  I now have more mobility and although my headaches were
infrequent, they have decreased even more.  My over-all health is better.  I have much
move movement in my neck and fewer aches and pains in my groin/inner-thigh and mid-
back.  I would love to have my whole family under care – I think they would all benefit from
chiropractic.  Chiropractic care has educated me more than anything.  I have learned how
my diet affects my nervous system and how daily life impacts my spine." -
G. B.

Patient Treated for Sinus Problems
"I decided to begin treatment with Dr. Nicole because I was having regular headaches
and migraines along with getting sick with ear infections and sinus infections on a regular
basis.  I was familiar with the success of chiropractic treatment because I had been
treated for headaches previously.  However, I had not found a new chiropractor locally and
I had not done a correction plan.  My experience with chiropractic was an “as need” basis
only.  I would feel better after adjustments but it was only temporary.  Since beginning a
correction plan with Dr. Nicole, my pain has drastically improved.  I have not been sick and
I have not had to take painkillers
." - P.B.