Dr. Debby Welshon is a genius. She has xray vision, I'm pretty sure. She can just look at me,…read morethen touch me exactly where it hurts. I walk out pain free from her clinic every time.
I stopped in to seek treatment for an injury I sustained 10 months ago, when I was bucked off a horse. My hip has been painful ever since, and after riding cross country from Colorado to California with my three horses, I was as the old timers say "all stove up".
I had severe pain in my psoas and piriformis muscles, which pulled my sacrum "out" and caused impingement on the sciatic nerve. In addition, all this tension caused my shoulder and neck to lock up in pain and stiffness, limiting my range of motion.
The first visit, Dr. Debby spent 90 minutes with me. She put a "STEM" unit on the tight muscles with a heating pad, did some ultrasound, and then called in her massage therapist to work on my cemented neck muscles. I never felt anything like that in my body. She was able to adjust the axis/atlas joint and I experienced immediate relief of my neck pain and the dizzyness/vertigo I had been having for 3 weeks prior to the visit.
It was like magic! I couldn't believe the vertigo was gone, but it was, and has not come back. I know have more pain free range of motion in my neck than I have ever had in my life.
I fully committed to the healing process, and started a program at home of yoga - 2 hours a day. At first I was doing hip openers, but gradually I bought CDs by Shiva Rea and I could feel my body changing, growing stonger, more flexible, and my hips opening.
After all those months of muscles in spasm, it took a few visits to support my home practice of juice fasting and yoga. I lost 15 pounds in 10 days. Dr. Debby stuck with me through all of it, respectful and knowlegeable and as committed to my wellness as I was. I never had a problem getting in at the last minute. She was always there to see me on the days she was open. (She's closed on the weekend and Tuesday, and comes in from 4-7 on Thursdays.) She's a young mother, and I respect her needing to manage her home life as well as her busy single Dr. practice.
This Friday was a turning point. For the first time, I have been mostly pain free for 2 days. I can feel that my body will soon be well and better than ever - like a Phoenix rising from the ashes!
I completely vouch for Dr. Debby. She's an amazing healer, in every way.
You should be aware that Dr. Debby provides experience for interns from a medical assisting program. They are sweet young people, and want to help, but they don't always know what they're doing because they are in training. When they don't know, they check with Dr. Debby first so I have always felt safe. By having these aspiring caregivers working with her, she is able to offer an amazing array of therapies for the low cost of $45.00/visit. That's amazing value. The positive thing about the interns is that they are always available to provide assistance so the service is great. You name it, you got it.
This is the best value chiropractor I have ever ever ever seen for some of my many injuries. Dr. Debby really cares about each and every one of her patients (she seems to be hugging people all the time) and will give you the very best care available, or she will refer you if for some rare reason she can't help you.
I also must just say that her office is very pleasant. Good Feng Shui abounds, from the vibrant plants and soft lighting to the clutter free space and restful meditation music. The staff are so kind and respectful, and knew me by name after the first visit. My only observation of room for improvement is that a couple of times it was chilly in the office, and it would have been good to have a warmer blanket.
I left on my horse travels prematurely last weekend. I was so much better that I jumped the gun and took off on my usual dusty trail. I drove all the way back from Yosemite and this time I will stay in Dr. Debby's care until I'm 100%. I will update this review when I have been pain free for 3 days.
In partnership with this wonderful provider, I am approaching complete fitness and flexibility to a level I have not achieved in years. Don't delay. If you have pain, you cannot afford not to visit Debby. There is no better deal, and no better care at any price.
Also, for $10.00 the attached fitness club next door will allow the use of their facilities which includes a sauna and awesome whirlpool hot tub. In case you need a good steam bath....and who doesn't in the middle of this winter???
Trish Wild, RN PhD
The Equine Nomad
trishwild.blogspot.com