Testimonials

“For approximately 25 years I have experienced varying degrees of pain in my neck and back and have tried a number of different treatments to eliminate the discomfort. Now, to my amazement and delight, you have treated me with Active Release Therapy and my neck is completely free of pain.

“Over a period of approximately eight weeks you applied this treatment to my neck and I have not had a moment of discomfort since my last treatment.

“I am so impressed with your technique, skill and commitment to chiropractic that I am looking forward to further treatments – with the goal of a completely pain-free back. Thank you!”

CM

 

“Almost a year ago, I suffered an exercise-related injury to my mid-chest, neck and shoulder area. My doctor was unable to find a cure and he gave me prescription painkillers and anti-inflammatory pills. After nearly two months of taking pills twice a day every day, I did not see a difference and decided to consult a chiropractor instead.

“Dr Akhavan diagnosed me and pointed out that I had two ribs and part of my collarbone out of alignment. Knowing this helped to explain why the pain would not go away and why I had such terrible headaches, which also kept me up at night.

“After about a month of treatment, including Active Release Therapy (ART) and light exercise prescribed by Dr Ali, I noticed a dramatic difference in the amount of pain and headaches I was having. I was able to finally sleep through the night and now, almost two months later, I have not had a single headache and very little chest pain when I over-stress myself.

“I am very glad to know that there are other alternatives to expensive medications. I am also relieved now that I am able to get back to my regular lifestyle and a normal sleeping pattern. I highly recommend Dr Akhavan, as he is a very dedicated professional and a kind and exceptional chiropractor.”

GT

“My mother has a bad back, as does most of her family, and my father has arthritis in his back. He is now almost completely hunched over. So when I developed a bad back about 10 years ago, I thought it was just par for the course.

“My back got progressively worse over the years, and my life began revolving around ‘good’ or ‘bad’ back days. If I went to a restaurant I had to make sure that the chairs were a certain type so my back wouldn’t get sore while eating.

“Finally, I woke up one morning and I couldn’t move my neck or my upper back. Something was out. I went to see Dr Ali that day.

“The difference in my back and overall health since has been unbelievable. I had just assumed that I would have to live this way for the rest of my life. I stopped taking all those pills by the end of the first month of adjustments and I have never looked back.

“I can now actually live my life without daily back aches. I feel minimal or no pain at all. I can go out all day, have dinner at any restaurant and then go to work, without having to rest for a couple hours on the heating pad.

“I have also noticed health benefits in other areas of my life as well. I have more energy and have been able to combat the common cold a lot better than ever before. I know I sound like I am gushing – I am just so relieved to be finally living pain free!”

KS

“I had the most excruciating pain in my left knee from an injury caused by overzealous gardening. An X-Ray of my knee showed no bone damage, so I thought it might possibly be a torn meniscus and subsequently made an appointment with an orthopaedic surgeon.

“In talking with my neighbour, I heard about ART (Active Release Therapy). After resourcing information on the internet regarding this method of manipulating scar tissue, I decided to give it a try as I really had nothing to lose.

“I’m amazed to say that in just five to seven ART sessions with Dr Akhavan, my knee is healed and I am able to do all the activities I did previous to my injury.”

LC

 

“Dr Akhavan, thank you for helping me get my hip flexor stretched out. You definitely hit on the problem, because the relief I am already feeling is incredible.

“I have felt like I have a steel band stretched across my right hip and lower back for months. You zeroed in on it like that!

“I have been feeling unbalanced when I walk or run – like I had no strength in my right leg – no torque. That already feels like 75 per cent better.

“I don’t know what people like me would do without people like you to keep us on track!”

L

“I am now able to walk about without a walking stick and I can get comfortable in bed and get some sleep again. Your services are excellent. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, Dr Akhavan.”

PK

“I started to go to Ali Akhavan approximately 2 ½ years ago with fairly severe back problems. I am a hairdresser and after nearly 30 years of work, it has taken its toll.

“I had tried other chiropractors but realized that cracking me was not the answer, or something that I felt comfortable with.

“When I first went to Ali, I was having a problem getting through my day at work with severe back ache that moved from one area to another. I started seeing Ali twice a week and it was fairly apparent from the computer printout that my back was in fairly bad shape. The visits gradually lessened and my back improved – so much so that I now go for monthly maintenance.

“For the most part I feel greatly improved, but I believe that Ali has brought me as far as possible given my occupation.”

SD

“Approximately 1.5 years ago I was at the end of my rope in regards my left shoulder. I had almost constant pain and it was waking me up most nights.

“I kept going back to my regular doctor, each time hoping for relief.  Each time he recommended cortisone shots to ease the pain. I did not want to take the cortisone shots and so was at a complete loss as to what to do next.

“I consider what happened next a miracle. I came home after one of these doctor visits completely at the end of my rope. It was then that I had the thought: ‘What about a Chiropractor?’

“I remember the first visit. You were very interested in wellbeing. You took tests of my back and I wondered why, as it was my arm that was hurting. On the next visit, with my results in hand you began work on my arm and my back. You gave me exercises to do, telling me that you could not do it alone, that I had to contribute to my own wellbeing.

“From that moment on I have not looked back. My arm is well, my back is in place. I feel like a new person. I am standing taller. I feel healthier and better about myself.”

VT