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What Our Patients Say

What others say about chiropractic care can help you make the right health care choice. Review a selection of Natural Health & Wellness Center patient testimonials below and please email me or contact the office if you have any questions.

Health and happiness
Dr. Christine Hoch

I had been seeing a physician who specialized in Endocrinology for my hypothyroid disease. I was also experiencing Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) symptoms. I also had migraines, restless sleep, low energy, numbness and tingling of hands, legs and feet, neck and lower back pains. My symptoms were affecting my daily life and the medications and treatments were not working. I was discouraged, disappointed, and depressed. I felt defeated, like nothing else could be done. I was almost ready to accept the way I felt as being normal for me.

But then I made an appointment with Natural Health and Wellness. Everyone was cheerful and friendly, and Dr. Hoch was knowledgeable and enthusiastic.

Since April 2006, I have been receiving adjustments, acupuncture, massage and working with Dr. Hoch on nutrition. I am no longer taking medication for IBS or experiencing as many stomach problems. My migraines are non-existent, as is the numbness in my hands, feet and legs. I have been sleeping much better and have no pain in my neck and low back. My energy has returned and I feel great! I am thankful for everything everyone at Natural Health and Wellness has done for me. They have given me hope to be well again.

~Manda

I became interested in chiropractic when Dr. Hoch came and spoke in my health class at school. My back hurt to do the simplest tasks. I was seen by my medical doctor and he recommended using ice and heat for pain which is the only form of therapy that I had used for three years.

Since seeing Dr. Hoch, I have noticed that my posture is better, my flexibility has greatly improved, and I am in a much better mood. I sleep through the night now, and because of all of this, I have more energy and better concentration. Something I didn’t expect to improve was my performance in school. I have since graduated, but continue chiropractic care on a regular basis to keep me healthy while working a somewhat strenuous job. Should I have any new health problems that come up, I consult Dr. Hoch first. I trust whatever she tells me to do and it works. Whenever somebody mentions that they are having pain, I suggest they see a doctor and I give them my appointment card to Dr. Hoch’s office.

~Jimmy

I had been suffering from headaches, ear infections, back pain, allergies and sinusitis. My allergies were so severe, I couldn’t go outside at all!  Since being treated by Dr. Hoch, my allergies have improved so significantly that I can now go outside all day without consequence. I have had complete resolution of any mid and low back pain. I do not get ear infections any more and any headaches that I get now seem to be related to my sinuses...they are just occasional, but I’ve had about 80% improvement in that department.  My recommended care plan consisted of adjustments, exercises, allergy drops, and a change of diet. I feel so much better, I purchased a Jeep so I could drive with the top down and enjoy the weather!

Just recently, I visited my medical doctor. He was surprised to see me and asked me where I had been, as I had last seen him two years ago. He began asking me about all of my original complaints (allergies and sinusitis, headaches, ear infections, and back pain). He was amazed to learn that I no longer had any of those complaints! He wanted to know what I did, and that’s when I told him how chiropractic had changed my life. Now, my doctor wants to refer his patients to Dr. Hoch!

~Laura

In 2004, I was diagnosed with diabetes. At the time, I was prescribed 200 mg (2 times per day) of Glucophage in order to help control my blood sugar level. Over the last 5 years, that medication has been increased to 1000mg dose (2 times per day). However, my diabetes was still uncontrolled. I began taking Actduo in addition to the Glucophage, as a secondary control. My blood sugar levels kept crashing. Since beginning the second medication, I gained 20 pounds in 3 months and craved sweets to an alarming degree. In March of 2009, I decided to seek help from my chiropractor, Dr. Christine Hoch. I attended an informational workshop on weight loss/nutrition and found out how acupuncture may be helpful in controlling my weight and helping with my diabetes. I decided to give it a try and am glad I did. I met with Dr. Hoch once a week for 12 weeks. We discussed what I was eating, potential changes I could make, exercise, stress levels and overall health. Dr. Hoch also suggested specific nutritional supplements to reduce the insulin resistance I was experiencing, and she added additional acupuncture points specific for diabetes. Each week my weight was monitored and measurements were taken. I continued to monitor my blood sugar levels with finger pricks and continued regular blood-work with my medical doctor. The results are amazing.

Between March and June of 2009, my A1C dropped from 10.0 to 7.3. My fasting blood glucose has fallen from 270 to 139 and my daily blood glucose level from the finger prick is now an average of 116 (down from an average of 229). I cannot even begin to tell you how this has impacted my life. With these few changes, I have made outstanding progress in controlling my blood glucose levels. With the support of my chiropractic staff and the information I have been given, anyone can clearly see this treatment makes a difference…the difference between living healthier or remaining in a life of misery and despair. Five years of medication didn’t work for me and probably never would! Oh, almost forgot, I lost 8 pounds which may not seem like a lot, but I look like I’ve lost 20!

~Rich Jones