Beck-Thibodeau Chiropractic Clinic Testimonials

Activator / Instrument Adjusting

I have been to many chiropractors over the last 28 years but none have used the technique that Dr. Dan uses in his chiropractic treatments. I have been one of his patients on and off for approximately 5 years and even though it is a 45 minute trip to his office; I would never consider looking for another doctor. He gets to the root of the problem very quickly and I always feel better when I leave his office. I have recommended him to numerous friends and those who have seen him always tell me how happy they are with their treatments.

- Diane V.

Several years ago I was involved in a car collision. I began seeing Dr. Dan shortly afterwards for the injuries I sustained to my neck, low back and hip. It was amazing how much better I felt within a short period of time. The technique he uses to find the source of the pain is amazing and his approach to chiropractic treatments is totally different than any I’ve had before. No more twisting on the neck and thrusting on the back. His adjustments are virtually pain free. I am convinced that his treatments helped me to heal much quicker.

- Diane B.

I have been a chiropractic patient for over 18 years. I started going to a chiropractor due to a car accident. Over the years I have been involved in four additional auto accidents. Chiropractic care has helped me to function in spite of my injuries. The Doctor has helped me along the way to recovery and his treatments have made it possible for me to enjoy life with my family. He has helped me with every pain from common headaches to the muscle aches due to fibromyalgia. I personally don't know what I would do without chiropractic care.

- Dawn A.

I was involved in a car accident in September 2003. I had severe neck pain and was advised to see a chiropractor. I looked through a list of chiropractors and decided to go to Dr. Dan Thibodeau. Dr. Dan uses the Activator technique which made me feel very comfortable. I am very leery about going to chiropractors who adjust using the cracking method, so he was my number one choice. I was seen by Dr. Dan for approximately 6 months. My health improved at a fast rate and I was released from care at the end of March 2004. He also showed me how to do exercises to strengthen my neck and back. The exercises showed me that he really cares about his patients. He is always friendly and always will go the extra mile to make a patient as comfortable as possible. Dr. Dan made my chiropractic experience a great one and I would see him again if needed.

- Dana H.

My son is 14 years old. He was diagnosed with borderline ADD about 4 years ago. His problem was keeping quiet during class time. His teachers dubbed him the “class clown”, even though he insisted that he wasn’t vying for that title. His doctor put him on Adderal and then Adderal RX. While this drug helped him get a bit under control it took a toll on him. He didn’t eat very much, and as we all know a young boy eats a lot. He didn’t sleep very much, and was irritable. These were the possible side effects that we were told would happen. Living with a pre-teen coming up on teenage years is difficult in its own right but put these side effects in the mix and it was unbearable. 

I learned of the Doctor’s treatments at a church meeting and thought that I would give this a try since it involved no drugs. We took him off the drugs and started with the adjustments and allergy reduction. His teachers reported that he sat in class better and was better behaved, (I didn’t tell them he wasn’t taking the Adderal anymore). That alone was proof that there was something to this allergy reduction. We found that he was allergic, however small, to quite a few things that he both loved and hated. I am anxious to see how he does with his hay fever this spring and summer.

I know the whole idea seems far fetched, and I too was skeptical at first, but I have experienced it first hand. Living with my teenager is back to being difficult just because of his age and not his ADD.

- Chris W.

When Kevin was 3 he was diagnosed as having ADHD. After trying diet changes, allergy testing and behavior modification techniques, we reluctantly agreed to put Kevin on Ritalin. The medication did its job as far as slowing him down a bit, but he suffered many side effects. In 2 years he grew only 2 inches and did not gain any weight at all. He cried easily, had trouble sleeping, no appetite, and would "zone out" quite often. Finally at age 6 we made the decision to stop giving him Ritalin. He grew 6 inches in less than 1 year and gained nearly 15 pounds. His sleeping and eating patterns were still erratic, and the schoolwork was horrible…his writing was illegible and math made no sense to him. We brought him in for chiropractic care, twice a week for 6 weeks. This past week when I went to his parent-teacher conference, the first thing the teacher asked me was had we put Kevin back on Ritalin. I said no, and she showed me samples of Kevin's work and showed me the sudden improvement…for the first time his writing is in the lines, it is easy to read and much more age appropriate.

Although he still tends to move around more than the average child does, he is able to concentrate, answer questions correctly and is reading better than most of his class!

- Mary A.

Jonathan has struggled with a corn allergy for years. He gets the usual symptoms from allergies (rashes, headaches, intestinal problems). One reaction that is peculiar to corn is aggression and irritability. As a small child he spent part of almost every day in his room because of hitting, screaming etc. When he was about 8 I figured out that corn and corn products were the trigger. When he was taken off corn he was completely different within a day or two. Avoiding corn is harder than it might seem. It is in almost everything from soda (corn syrup) to baking powder to salt (dextrose to prevent it from caking) to many preservatives that have by-products of corn in them. The other problem is when the corn is pollinating outside he can't get away from the effects. The biggest problem was his temper. Right now we are in the middle of corn season. Mostly he is inside with the air conditioner on. (That makes all of us crabby.) 

We have gone to different allergists over the years with no results. Regular doctors just don't treat food allergies. Alternative medicine has held out hope, but it hasn't worked for him. Avoidance has been our only option. He is becoming more and more sensitive to corn and its effects.

  Jonathan was treated 4 times for corn this past week. I gave him half a can of soda (corn syrup) both Thursday and Friday. He still shows no sign of a headache, rash or temper. When I look in his eyes they are clear and bright instead of glazed over. After years of praying we can hardly believe he is better. There are a few more foods he needs to be treated for. Corn was obviously the one we were most concerned about because of his aggressive behavior. He has more energy than he use to and the anger is gone. He has been playing soccer 4 times a week without having to use his inhaler. I credit that to the outdoor allergens he was cleared of at Dr. Beck and Dr. Thibodeau’s office. 

- Karen P.

I want to thank you for all you have done for our son Bryce. We first realized he had allergies when he was only 3 years old. He experienced a severe allergic reaction during a visit to a petting zoo. He ended up in the emergency room with his eyes completely swollen shut and was starting to have breathing difficulties. We took him in for allergy testing which revealed that Bryce was allergic to all furred animals along with mold and a few other things. What was hardest on Bryce was that he had to avoid dogs, cats, and hunting with his Dad. Just walking in the woods where deer had been would trigger an attack. He was taking a steroid nasal spray along with an oral allergy drug. He also was diagnosed with exercise-induced asthma and was using an inhaler as symptoms arose. 

I heard of your treatment from my brother. I was ready to try anything to help Bryce and to avoid having to give him so much medication.

After your treatments, Bryce is off all medication. He played soccer last summer with no asthma symptoms at all. He also went hunting with his Dad in the fall and did not take any medication and suffered absolutely no allergy symptoms during the hunt. He has been able to stay overnight in friend’s homes where cats and dogs live inside and not had a single episode. He even held a cat right by his face and happily felt no side effect. His life has definitely changed! Thank you for helping our son when no one else could.

- Mike and Jody C.

I have had the old-fashioned allergy testing and treatments – scratch tests and shots. I spent a lot of time and money getting nowhere with them and feeling miserable besides. When I heard of the allergy treatments offered by Dr. Dan and Dr. Jim, I was very interested. I feel so much better. My allergies have decreased by approximately 85%. Becoming a patient was one of the best decisions I have ever made.

- Diane V.

When Kevin was 3, he was diagnosed as having ADHD. After trying diet changes, allergy testing and behavior modification techniques, we reluctantly agreed to put Kevin on Ritalin. The medication did its job as far as slowing him down a bit, but he suffered many side effects. In 2 years he grew only 2 inches and did not gain any weight at all. He cried easily, had trouble sleeping, no appetite, and would "zone out" quite often. Finally at age 6 we made the decision to stop giving him Ritalin. He grew 6 inches in less than 1 year and gained nearly 15 pounds. His sleeping and eating patterns were still erratic, and the schoolwork was horrible…his writing was illegible and math made no sense to him. We brought him in for chiropractic care, twice a week for 6 weeks. This past week when I went to his parent-teacher conference, the first thing the teacher asked me was had we put Kevin back on Ritalin. I said no, and she showed me samples of Kevin's work and showed me the sudden improvement…for the first time his writing is in the lines, it is easy to read and much more age appropriate.

Although he still tends to move around more than the average child does, he is able to concentrate, answer questions correctly and is reading better than most of his class!

- Mary A.

I have suffered from low back problems and arthritis for many years. And in those many years, I have run the gamut of care and treatment, from orthopedic to chiropractic to physical therapy to acupuncture. It wasn't until I began receiving treatment that I felt there was hope. To start, the Doctor was thorough and honest in assessing my chronic condition. He then put together a results-oriented, multi-layered treatment program that has offered me both immediate relief and long-term promise.

I also have seen the results in the treatment of injuries and in the enhancement of strength and flexibility. He can make a difference in your health and wellbeing. Not only is the Doctor skillful and professional in his care, he is genuine and considerate. I have never been more confident or more comfortable in someone's care.

- Dan O.

There are so many wonderful things that have happened to me since working with the Doctor for my Arthritis. After the first treatment my left leg was so much less painful and I was able to go up steps without pulling myself up with the banister, and it keeps getting better. I have had five treatments to date, and my legs and arms are so much better. I had been to an Orthopedic Surgeon and nothing happened after weeks of therapy. The right leg was somewhat painful but not like the left leg. Now the right leg gives me little or no problem. Now, thanks to the Doctor, I have no worries about getting up, using my legs, and walking up and down stairs. All this after five visits, I wonder how great I will feel after 10 or 15 visits?

I can’t thank him enough for giving my life back to me.

- Mark E.

Several years ago I was involved in a car collision. I began seeing Dr. Dan shortly afterwards for the injuries I sustained to my neck, low back and hip. It was amazing how much better I felt within a short period of time. The technique he uses to find the source of the pain is amazing and his approach to chiropractic treatments is totally different than any I’ve had before. No more twisting on the neck and thrusting on the back. His adjustments are virtually pain free. I am convinced that his treatments helped me to heal much quicker.

- Diane B.

I was involved in a car accident on March 17th, 1997. I was stopped in traffic when I was hit from behind at 35 mph. I was under Doctor's care and off of work for almost 2 years. I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia and taking 26 pain pills a day. I was in a fog, slept all the time and the bills were piling up. A friend told me about the Doctor and I decided I had to try something to get my life back. It took about 2 months of twice weekly visits and he finally got my shoulders and rib area to move where I was back in alignment. I was given nutrients and I no longer take any prescription drugs. I still see him on an as needed basis to keep everything in good working order and I am very thankful that I gave them a try because it changed my life.

- Cathy M.

I have been a chiropractic patient for over 18 years. I started going to a chiropractor due to a car accident. Over the years I have been involved in four additional auto accidents. Chiropractic care has helped me to function in spite of my injuries. The Doctor has helped me along the way to recovery and his treatments have made it possible for me to enjoy life with my family. He has helped me with every pain from common headaches to the muscle aches due to fibromyalgia. I personally don't know what I would do without chiropractic care.

- Dawn A.

I was involved in a car accident in September 2003. I had severe neck pain and was advised to see a chiropractor. I looked through a list of chiropractors and decided to go to Dr. Dan Thibodeau. Dr. Dan uses the Activator technique which made me feel very comfortable. I am very leery about going to chiropractors who adjust using the cracking method, so he was my number one choice. I was seen by Dr. Dan for approximately 6 months. My health improved at a fast rate and I was released from care at the end of March 2004. He also showed me how to do exercises to strengthen my neck and back. The exercises showed me that he really cares about his patients. He is always friendly and always will go the extra mile to make a patient as comfortable as possible. Dr. Dan made my chiropractic experience a great one and I would see him again if needed.

- Dana H.

I was involved in a car accident on March 17th, 1997. I was stopped in traffic when I was hit from behind at 35 mph. I was under Doctor's care and off of work for almost 2 years. I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia and taking 26 pain pills a day. I was in a fog, slept all the time and the bills were piling up. A friend told me about the Doctor and I decided I had to try something to get my life back. It took about 2 months of twice weekly visits and he finally got my shoulders and rib area to move where I was back in alignment. I was given nutrients and I no longer take any prescription drugs. I still see him on an as needed basis to keep everything in good working order and I am very thankful that I gave them a try because it changed my life.

- Cathy M.

Several years ago I was involved in a car collision. I began seeing Dr. Dan shortly afterwards for the injuries I sustained to my neck, low back and hip. It was amazing how much better I felt within a short period of time. The technique he uses to find the source of the pain is amazing and his approach to chiropractic treatments is totally different than any I’ve had before. No more twisting on the neck and thrusting on the back. His adjustments are virtually pain free. I am convinced that his treatments helped me to heal much quicker.

- Diane B.

I have suffered from low back problems and arthritis for many years. And in those many years, I have run the gamut of care and treatment, from orthopedic to chiropractic to physical therapy to acupuncture. It wasn't until I began receiving treatment that I felt there was hope. To start, the Doctor was thorough and honest in assessing my chronic condition. He then put together a results-oriented, multi-layered treatment program that has offered me both immediate relief and long-term promise.

I also have seen the results in the treatment of injuries and in the enhancement of strength and flexibility. He can make a difference in your health and wellbeing. Not only is the Doctor skillful and professional in his care, he is genuine and considerate.. I have never been more confident or more comfortable in someone's care.

- Dan O.

Several years ago I was involved in a car collision. I began seeing Dr. Dan shortly afterwards for the injuries I sustained to my neck, low back and hip. It was amazing how much better I felt within a short period of time. The technique he uses to find the source of the pain is amazing and his approach to chiropractic treatments is totally different than any I’ve had before. No more twisting on the neck and thrusting on the back. His adjustments are virtually pain free. I am convinced that his treatments helped me to heal much quicker.

- Diane B.

I began suffering from migraine headaches at the age of four. I visited many medical doctors, neurologists and allergists, all of which could not offer any explanations of why I was suffering from migraines or what I could do to change my condition. I only received medications to give me temporary relief to my symptoms. I was given Propranolol as a preventative medication, which I took every day three times a day. When I had a migraine, I had three different medications to choose from – Codeine, Fioricet or Imitrex injections. All three had unpleasant side effects. Occasionally I wouldn’t get any relief and would have to go to the hospital for a shot of Demerol to relieve the pain.

My junior year of high school I was so drugged up I couldn’t stay awake past 11 am and consequently attended school only half days. By the time I finished college and entered the world of teaching, I was waking up with a headache every day, suffering from at least 3-4 migraines a week and was taking six Codeine a day.

It was around that time that a friend of mine referred me to a Chiropractor. The Chiropractor conducted a neurological exam and based on the results was able to explain to me what was causing my migraines. Knowing the area of my brain that needs stimulation, he was able to provide simple adjustments to my spine especially my upper neck. Additionally, the Chiropractor taught me simple exercises I can do at home to maintain the adjustments that I receive in his office. Since I began treatment, I have gone from 3-4 migraines a week to one a month. I also no longer take medication for my headaches. He has also improved my overall health.

- A. Devitt

Several years ago I was involved in a car collision. I began seeing Dr. Dan shortly afterwards for the injuries I sustained to my neck, low back and hip. It was amazing how much better I felt within a short period of time. The technique he uses to find the source of the pain is amazing and his approach to chiropractic treatments is totally different than any I’ve had before. No more twisting on the neck and thrusting on the back. His adjustments are virtually pain free. I am convinced that his treatments helped me to heal much quicker.

- Diane B.

I have been a chiropractic patient for over 18 years. I started going to a chiropractor due to a car accident. Over the years I have been involved in four additional auto accidents. Chiropractic care has helped me to function in spite of my injuries. The Doctor has helped me along the way to recovery and his treatments have made it possible for me to enjoy life with my family. He has helped me with every pain from common headaches to the muscle aches due to fibromyalgia. I personally don't know what I would do without chiropractic care.

- Dawn A.

I’ve been seeing my Chiropractor overall for nearly 2 years now. I’ve been actually sleeping, before I’d barely get an hour in. My adjustments have improved my health in many ways, Ut is more than just for neck and back pain. Chiropractic has changed my life! I highly recommend it!

- Sandi W.

My son is 14 years old. He was diagnosed with borderline ADD about 4 years ago. His problem was keeping quiet during class time. His teachers dubbed him the “class clown”, even though he insisted that he wasn’t vying for that title. His doctor put him on Adderal and then Adderal RX. While this drug helped him get a bit under control it took a toll on him. He didn’t eat very much, and as we all know a young boy eats a lot. He didn’t sleep very much, and was irritable. These were the possible side effects that we were told would happen. Living with a pre-teen coming up on teenage years is difficult in its own right but put these side effects in the mix and it was unbearable. 

I learned of the Doctor’s treatments at a church meeting and thought that I would give this a try since it involved no drugs. We took him off the drugs and started with the adjustments and allergy reduction. His teachers reported that he sat in class better and was better behaved, (I didn’t tell them he wasn’t taking the Adderal anymore). That alone was proof that there was something to this allergy reduction. We found that he was allergic, however small, to quite a few things that he both loved and hated. I am anxious to see how he does with his hay fever this spring and summer.

I know the whole idea seems far fetched, and I too was skeptical at first, but I have experienced it first hand. Living with my teenager is back to being difficult just because of his age and not his ADD.

- Chris W.

I am able to sleep at night where before I was up 2 or 3 times a night. I now find myself not relying on medication to sleep and relieve my pain. I can now attend outings and enjoy myself! My advice for someone who is new to Chiropractic is: DO NOT HESITATE!! It’s one of the wisest things you can do for yourself.

- Stacy N.