"About a year and a half ago I found myself crawling on the floor with agonizing pains shooting through my back and down my leg. I didn’t know what to do. I wound up going home to Georgetown, MA. My parents took me to the hospital. There I received a cortisone shot and was treated for two herniated discs in my back. I never had surgery, although the doctors recommended so. I returned to DE to restart my training. Thinking I was better, I hit the ice. Once again I began to feel the pain slowly but steadily creeping into my back, again! As you can imagine, I am very athletic and train rigorously. Figure skating is very demanding on my body. Well, needless to say, after weeks of my boyfriend suggesting chiropractic care — though the idea scared me — I finally listened and was referred to a doctor in the area. Her name was Dr. Nathalie Matte.

"I was a bit skeptical at first and thought my days of skating were over. I started to see this doctor on a daily basis. I was very weary of this type of practice and thought that this treatment wouldn’t work for me. Learning that Dr. Matte was a figure skater herself at one point gave me confidence that she could help. I started to feel more comfortable.

"Thanks to Dr. Matte I will get my chance. Thank you, Nathalie, for all your help and care. Losing my career would have been disastrous. Without your help and expertise, I would not have made it into competition the previous year. Once again I thank you for reopening my life for me. You’re the best. I recommend you to the world. To all those with serious back issues, Dr. Matte knows her stuff."

— Patricia M. Mansfield

"Hi, my name is Betty.  About a year ago, I started having some severe neck pain.  Muscle relaxers and painkillers seemed to help for a while.  It got so severe, I couldn’t move, sleep, or function. 

"My medical doctor said that my X-rays showed Spondylosis (degenerative joint disease) and said it was time to see a surgeon.  I wasn’t too thrilled about the thought of surgery but the pain was so bad that I didn’t care.

"My brother also has similar problems and he suggested that I see a Chiropractor.  I was really scared about someone adjusting my bones and my medical doctor was against the idea, but I thought I would give it a try.  That’s when I made an appointment with Dr. Wilkins' office.  After my evaluation and X-rays, they showed me how they could help, so I figured I would give it a month and see what happened.

"Within a week the pain had lessened enough to let me know that I had made the right choice.

"The other amazing thing I’m experiencing is that other side effects such as lying flat on my back, sudden movements, dizziness, and light-headedness are all so much better now.  This was all very unexpected.

"I am now a firm believer in Chiropractic care and would advise anyone with any health problems to try it before any other methods."

— Betty R.

"For years now I have been having trouble with my knees.  Standing for long periods of time was very difficult. On top of this I had pain in my shoulders. 

"Concerned with my career, I decided to find a solution to the discomfort without the use of medications.  That’s when my friend had suggested that I try chiropractic at Dr. Wilkins' office and I took their advice.                                                                              

"Within a couple of weeks of care, I was able to notice that my body was feeling better and responding to the treatment.

"I believe people who have conditions that cause discomfort in their bodies should seek chiropractic care prior to taking prescription medication or undergoing surgery.  I can validate that chiropractic analysis and treatment has done wonders for me."

— C. Rogers

"I couldn’t sit for more than 20 minutes. I couldn’t stand for more than 10 minutes. I had little use of my left leg and no use of my left arm and hand. I was walking with a cane. I couldn’t turn my head to either side. Basic tasks of cleaning my home were impossible.

"My primary physician was unable to help me so he referred me to a Rheumatologist. Both the primary doctor and Rheumatologist told me to expect this pain due to arthritis and rheumatism occurring with age. The Rheumatologist placed me on assorted medications and said to get rest.

"Then one day my son referred me to Dr. Wilkins’ office where he was treated as a patient receiving chiropractic care. At first I was very skeptical due to all the stories people tell, but I decided to try it with nothing to lose.

"After my first adjustment, I felt different so I began treating regularly following the doctor’s recommendations. Within a short period of time amazing things began happening. I was completely off the cane and was able to move my arm and hand above my head for the first time in years.

"The next best thing to regaining my health was saving $300.00 per month I was wasting on the medication the Rheumatologist was prescribing that didn’t even work.

"Up to this day, I can once again take long drives without stopping, turn my head to both sides, do general work around the house, and most importantly, take care of my 13 year old grandson as well as my mother.

"I encourage everyone to get under chiropractic care. You’ll feel reborn again. I can now do things I used to do in my younger years. I no longer take pharmaceutical drugs and I’m healthier than ever. Stop listening to all the hearsay and check it out for yourself."

— Rudolph J.

"I was taking two prescription medications as well as over the counter medications for gastro-intestinal reflux disease.  I had a fear of the prescription medication and as well as the unpleasant side effects, so I decided to find a better solution.

"When my husband Bill told me that Dr. Wilkins’ health education class taught him that Chiropractic adjustments could help this condition, I was ready to give it a try.

"Dr. Wilkins’ office taught me about how certain areas of the spine affect the means that control the digestive system's ability to function properly.  I was taught about the adjustment and how it can help my condition.  Dr. Wilkins was able to suggest good literature regarding changes in my diet as well as good meditation techniques and proper supplementation.

"I’ve continued my care in a maintenance program.  Subsequent X-rays show improvement in spinal alignment, and I feel better.  I no longer take prescription drugs for the gastro-intestinal reflux condition.

"Continuing in the maintenance program allows me to receive immediate attention to my spine along with any other type of therapy necessary for flare ups and discomfort to my entire body.  This helps me not only to deal with daily living activities, but also to continue walking in the neighborhood, bird watching, gardening, reading, and sharing in the lives of our children and grandchildren.

"I am comfortable talking to the staff at Dr. Wilkins’ office because they listen with respect and courtesy while giving clear explanations about Chiropractic care.  A joke every now and then raises our spirits.  This office is well managed and contributes to the efficient treatment of the patients."

— Jean H.

"My name is Michelle Williams and I am 15 years old.  At a very early age, I was suffering from headaches.  I did not think my headaches were a serious problem because the people around me made it seem as if it were a regular thing. By the time I entered high school, I was having headaches every day, as well as occasional migraines.  After a while, my mother became concerned and we wanted to know exactly what was going on.

"I tried many different things to stop my headaches. For a while, I stopped eating anything with caffeine, such as soda or chocolate, because my mother thought this might be contributing to the cause of the headaches.  Also I began to take allergy medications.  For the latter part of my ailment, I had been taking migraine pills to try to ease the pain enough so I could do my homework.  None of these things gave me any permanent relief.

"Since I started going to the Chiropractor, I have only had one headache.  That is a whole lot better that having one every day.

"I would recommend the Chiropractor to anyone who has any problem.  I am surely a believer.  People usually believe that medication can correct any problem they have.  That is not true at all.  You have to start at the one thing that holds everything in your body together, the spine!"

— Michelle W.