Alpha-Stim
Celebrating 27 years
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US Government Federal Supply Schedule Date: January 31, 2006 When we met you almost two years ago, our once vivacious Wheaten Terrier Webster was 12 years old, in declining health, and suffering from arthritis. Web was spending most of the time laying down rather than being active, as usual. He had trouble standing up – sometimes unable to do it on his own. He would happily greet visitors and go for car rides, then quickly lay down. He seemed depressed, maybe in pain. A year earlier, x-rays confirmed arthritis in his neck and back, and compressed discs in his neck. We considered pharmaceuticals to ease his arthritis but most warned of kidney side effects. With Wheatens prone to kidney disease, we chose not to use them. He had several bouts when the nerves pinched in his neck and for several days, he would lay motionless with his head on the floor, refusing to eat. Steroids and muscle relaxers helped. But these episodes were painful for him and agonizing for us to watch. The last time on steroids, his sweet personality changed and he became aggressive. Treating his symptoms with the pharmaceuticals wasn’t addressing the real problem, which seemed to be getting worse, so I began investigating holistic alternatives. Your name came up several times with high recommendations. At our first consultation, you spent a great deal of time analyzing x-rays, taking his history, asking lots of questions, and examining Web. You impressed me with your knowledge, your time, and extreme care. I remember you even asking for the outcome I hoped for which was to decrease his pain and increase his quality of life. Thankfully, you felt there were several things that could help Web. Over the next couple months, we delved into at-home treatments with infrared heat and Alpha-Stim. We visited with you regularly for chiropractic visits. You prescribed supplements for general nutritional support, as well as to treat the arthritis and alleviate pain. Great changes began to happen. Web spent much less time laying down and he seemed to be happy! He started chasing squirrels in the backyard and jumping up on the couch and our bed to sleep again. His fur began to take on a shiny, healthy appearance. Then we began PST treatments at your office, yielding even further improvements in Web over the next year. He started doing things that he hadn’t done in a long time – like going through an entire series of body stretches after waking, yawning deeply, playing with toys and chewing bones. He began to prance when he walked, wagged his tail more, and easily popped up to his feet from a laying down position. The clincher was my husband, a self-proclaimed skeptic, who noticed these wonderful changes in Web! Looking back over the last two years, we feel so fortunate to have found you. Webster gained amazing quality of life – much more than I ever dreamed possible. He’s a happy 14 year-old that has come back to life. We are so grateful and I sing your praises to my dog-loving friends and acquaintances. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts! |
