Creating Wellness Programs - Testimonial
I moved here from Michigan in 2003 and just was not happy that I had to find a new chiropractor, sometimes it is a difficult process.
I always kept up with my chiropractic monthly visits due to the chronic neck pain and occasional lower back pain I had for years. So with a list of chiropractors recommended by my Michigan chiropractor I called Dr. John Boccella, the first one on the list.
I immediately knew this was the right place for me after being welcomed by Gwen and adjusted by Dr. John. Not only do I feel better after my visits but I have fun too. What a great group of people! I have to say I quickly felt part of the Atlas family and my husband, children and grandchildren get regular adjustments too.
Dr. Boccella started talking to me about his vision of having a wellness program for his patients and how I would benefit from a program. I kept telling myself that I needed to do it, but I kept procrastinating - too much work, too little time.
The turning point for me was last summer. Several things happened which I will share. My husband and I went to the zoo in Asheboro with our grandkids. The 5 year old got tired and asked that I carry her, which I love to do. Well, we were walking the path with a slight incline and I quickly got out of breath.
This had never happened to me before. I went home thinking I had to do something. I did not want to ever hear my grandkids say "Nana is too old" or "Nana has to sit down." I have always been the "fun" Nana and wanted to continue to hold that title. Needless to say I was very disappointed in myself.
The other thing that happened was seeing the pictures at the pool from my granddaughter's birthday party. Our family all stood around in our bathing suits to have our group picture taken. Now I don't expect to look like I did in my 30's but my big, glowing thunder thighs in that picture was another wake-up call.
I made the decision then I was not going to be disappointed in myself any more. I was going to change.
It wasn't long after that that Dr. John started the Creating Wellness program and I made my appointment. My assessment was also another wake-up call. My blood pressure was up, and my strength was down. I couldn't believe that 2 years earlier I was in good shape. I speed walked and did pilates & yoga. I just don't know what happened, I stopped, life got crazy and I just stopped. I realized how much quicker an aging body goes down hill, BUT I also know that it is never too late to get back in shape.
I made a commitment to myself and to Dr. John that I was going to get back in shape. It's the best thing I have done for myself in a very long time and I'm having fun with it. Dr. John is very motivating. Yes, it is taking me longer to get back in shape than it would have a decade ago but it is working.
I can lift my grandkids without hurting something. I can walk up that hill and not have to stop to catch my breath. I feel young again, my neck pain seldom flares up, my posture is the way it is suppose to be, and my clothes fit so much better. I'm still loosing inches! As I progress I can still get a little annoyed with some stubborn jiggly areas so I change my routine and WOW, I get more great results.
I can't say enough great things about the Creating Wellness program. Give it a try, you'll love the new you ……..like I love the new me.
Doreen Tewksbury