Read what our patients have to say about Dr. Jen:

Dr. Jen has done so many miraculous things for me that I honestly do not know how to ever thank her. What makes Dr. Jen unique is how she integrates a holistic approach with her in depth understanding of Chiropractic care; she is a wealth of knowledge.

I met Dr. Jen when I was nine months pregnant. I was desperate and scared because I was being bullied into a mandatory c-section by an OB who specialized in "so called" high risk pregnancies. This was my third pregnancy; my first two pregnancies were big health baby boys consisting of 8 lbs. 10oz. and 9 lbs. 7oz. My second baby was born with a broken clavicle (also known as shoulder dystocia) due to his shoulders getting stuck in my pelvis so I was told. I assumed this was the truth because I am a size two and that is a big baby. Upon meeting Dr. Jen I now have a new perception on myself and the body’s capabilities. First of all, Dr. Jen adjusted my hips and put my pelvis in place, what a huge difference it made. I could feel the difference immediately. During the adjustment I had no strength in my knees when she tried to pull them apart. When my hips went into alignment she couldn’t pull my knees apart, I knew right then that this was an amazing doctor that knew exactly what she was doing. Next, Dr. Jen informed me that I could have this baby naturally and to listen to my body. She armed me with knowledge way beyond what western medicine offers; which in turn gave me an abundance of confidence that I could deliver this baby naturally and without injury. She assured me that this baby would not be born with shoulder dystocia as occurred with my last pregnancy. Dr. Jen stressed the importance of not delivering on my back, by doing that simple act it would open my hips up by approximately 20%.

In addition to aligning my body, Dr. Jen gave me the vitamins that my body was lacking, these deficiencies were identified by muscle testing. This technique was all very fascinating to me; she was right on every time. Dr. Jen kept my hips in alignment and was right besides my husband and I when we gave birth to our beautiful 8lb 15.3oz. baby girl. Our healthy baby was born naturally without any birth injuries or the "mandatory" c-section. Dr. Jen knew exactly what she was talking about and as a result I had the most beautiful child birthing experience even though it went against the traditional doctors and specialists. Dr. Jen is truly amazing; she is a world class doctor!

Sincerely,

Debi, 35
Ladera Ranch, CA

I have been a patient of Dr. Jen's for about 3 years. She was recommended to me by my daughter, who is a patient in California . I am a patient in Iowa . That may seem funny, but Dr. Jen takes very good care of my through supplements via e-mails, and has done so for the past three years.

When I first started on my supplements I suffered from very, very high cholesterol. My kidneys weren't functioning properly and I was a higher dose of blood pressure medication.

I just had a full blood panel done and my doctor here in Iowa said that this is the best my blood work has looked in the past 4 years. My cholesterol went from 263 to 168. My kidney function is fine. My blood pressure medication has been cut in half. Dr. Jen and I e-mail back and forth regularly and she recommends what supplements she thinks I should be taking and then ships them to me. I am a much healthy and happier person since Dr. Jen has been taking care of me and I don't go to see my doctor here in Iowa but once a year.

Sincerely,

Michelle, 56
Davenport , Iowa

Dr. Jen -

We are so thankful that we found you. Our son made a complete turn around after seeing you.

We had never heard of taking an infant to a chiropractor before our son's pediatrician, Dr. Sears, recommended we see Dr. Jen. He suggested chiropractic due to our six week old son's restless & discontent behavior. He never seemed settled. We thought he was becoming colicky. In addition, his stomach was hard & bloated all the time, even though he was breastfed.

After his very first adjustment from Dr. Jen, our son seemed so much more content. We noted the difference that very night. It was like he was finally able to be calm and still - which he never did before.

Within a week of using the supplements and following the dietary guidelines Dr. Jen gave, his stomach became soft & no longer felt hard or looked bloated. Seeing Dr. Jen has made such a difference for our son - we don't know what we would have done without her. We only wish we had taken him sooner!

Matt & Kelly
Aliso Viejo, California

Dr. Jen -

During my first pregnancy with my son in early 2003, I had a chronic nerve pain down the left side of my hip. I told my OBGYN about it and she said it was normal and not to worry. However, when I couldn’t sleep because of the annoying pain, I didn’t anticipate another pregnancy as being an enjoyable experience.

My back had been hurting everyday for about 6 months when I found out I was pregnant with my second child in early 2004. By noon everyday I would be yearning to lie flat on my back for the rest of the day.

It has now been 7 months since I started seeing you and the back pain has been gone for months. Since being pregnant this second time, I am amazed how regular chiropractic care has virtually eliminated all of the nerve pain I had in my first pregnancy. This second pregnancy has been pain free and so much more comfortable. I can keep up with my 1 year old who runs around constantly and sleep so much better at night.

Thank you for your love, passion and dedication to your work and your patients.

You ROCK!

Amber, 28
Dana Point, California

Dear Dr. Jen:

My son Tyler was born with a condition called Schizencephaly. It's basically a form of cerebral palsy. Along with this condition, Tyler is legally blind and has epilepsy.

Tyler has been a patient of yours since May 2003. Since that time, Tyler has made tremendous progress. His vision has improved from 20/200 right eye, 20/400 left eye to 20/75, 20/125 respectively. Tyler's poor vision was made worse with the fact his eyes shook uncontrollably, called nystagmus. Since you've been adjusting him, his eyes barely shake anymore. Tyler had been taking Depakote to control seizures for nearly 3 1/2 years. Tyler has been off all seizure medication since July 2003 and has remained seizure free.

Not only is Tyler a patient of yours, but so am I. You have helped me change years of poor eating habits and keep me walking upright. Most people don't enjoy going to the doctor, but we look forward to it every month. You have changed the outlook of my son's life and for that I am forever grateful.

Donn, 34 & Tyler, 12
Las Vegas, Nevada

UPDATE: As of April 2004, Tyler rode his bike for the first time.

For over a decade I've had ringing in my ears, the right one is more severe than the left. Depending on the volume it sometimes keeps me awake at night. For whatever reason this year it seemed to get worse. A few times this year the ringing became so loud that it actually sounded like someone was doing a building "page" in my ear. Once this happen while I was on the phone at work; my hearing just gave out all together, I had to actually switch ears to continue my conversation. Obviously this brought some concern to me and I decide to visit my doctor. He referred to my a specialist that focused on hearing loss. After a couple visits and several hearing tests, he determined that there was nothing physically wrong with me and that I had Tinnitus or ringing of the ears as described here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tinnitus. He then started to put me on all these different drugs, Singular, Zyrtec, etc.hoping that there was fluid in the ear and one of these "random" drugs would relieve it. While after months of playing pharmacist, the ringing was still there.

Then in April 2007 I met Dr. Padrta while traveling for work. I described to her my concern about my ears. We are arranged a time to meet and for her to perform an analysis. She immediately was able to focus in on the problem in my ears. To my amazement within two adjustments the ringing in my left ear was completely gone and the ringing in my right ear had been reduced my 90%, I was stunned. I'm still stunned. All my time that I had previously spent with trips to doctors, drugs and the unknown was solved in 20 minutes by Dr. Jen. I also like the fact that no drugs were involved, my body, my ears, and my psyche were just out of alignment.

Aside from this primary concern, Dr. Jen had also determined that my body was low in Calcium, Vitamin A and Vitamin D of which I now am on supplements for. I think of the supplements as preventative maintenance for my body. I always perform regularly scheduled oil changes and tune-ups for my car and it continues to run great after 102,000 miles. I like to think of the supplements in the same way; I just need to give my body the natural elements that it requires so it can continue to defend and repair the body as nature intended. Coincidently enough as I was writing this I came across an article on ABC News proving that Dr. Jen is on the right track! http://www.abcnews.go.com/

Thanks Dr. Jen!

Todd 30,
Chicago, Illinois

Dr. Jen,

I am 41 years old and have been seeing various Chiropractors for the last 10 years and feel the need to communicate how much I have benefited by being one of your patients.

I came to you to help me improve my overall health based on a friend's referral. At the time, I was under the care of a Blair Specific Chiropractor and only was having you help me with other health problems through nutrition.  I was having horrible ankle swelling and within a week, I could see the bones in my ankles again!  You never crossed the line and made sure I continued to see my other Chiropractor for my adjustments.  After a couple of months of experiencing your kinesiology techniques with just the nutrition, I decided to allow you to be my only Chiropractor.

On October 31, 2003 , I was rear-ended by another car.  I called you and you met me at your office the next day (Saturday) to adjust me and minimize the affects of the accident.

You are truly someone who cares about the quality not the quantity of visits.  You spend so much time with me and I don't have to be on a program where I see you 3 times a week forever.

I have been so fortunate to see the improvement in my health as well as the health of my friend. I will continue to recommend you to others.

Thanks Dr. Jen.

Sincerely,
Pam, 41
Trabuco Canyon, California

Dear Dr. Jen

It's been about 2 ½ months since I first came to you with complaints of Insomnia and Restless Leg Syndrome. Thank you for taking the time to listen to me explain what I had been going through over the past several years. I'd been to numerous doctors over the years and had taken several different medications for both the Insomnia and RLS to no avail. In fact, several of the medications cause reactions that needed to be treated with additional medications; and it soon became a vicious cycle.

After our initial meeting, and your nutritional recommendations, I slept all night without assistance of a sleeping aid for the first time in years. After a couple of days, my legs began to finally experience relief from the twitching, jumping, swelling and pain associated with RLS. I have not only been able to sleep comfortably each night, but my overall health has improved tremendously under your care.

Recently, you were able to help me with my TMJ issues and I no longer have any jaw pain.

Thank you for improving the quality of my life.

Katherine, 32
Irvine, California

After a back injury at work, and one year of doctors just giving me pills – medicines for pain, muscle relaxers, anti-inflammatories, etc., I was up to 57 pills per day.

A good friend took me to see Dr. Jen and just the drive over to her office brought me to tears of pain.  After the first adjustment, I actually walked out of her office with a smile on my face.  Now, don’t get me wrong, it wasn’t an instant miracle, but I wasn’t in the same pain going home.

After a few visits with Dr. Jen, a healthy diet and some natural vitamins and supplements, I started to eliminate the medications I was taking.

After over a year in severe pain, I can honestly say that I feel like my old self again.

Thank you Dr. Jen for giving me my life back again.

Louise, 53
San Clemente, California

Dear Dr. Jen -

I have told so many people about the wonderful difference you’ve made in my life, and now I find myself at a loss to put it in writing for you to see...

I have had chronic back pain for more than half my life. I was used to popping my neck and back myself, or having a friend squeeze me, to get some relief from the pain. I have been to chiropractors before, and most of them wanted to sign me up for some kind of long-term plan. That doesn’t fit into my philosophy on health. You are the only chiropractor who has told me that your goal is to help my body be healthy so that I don’t need to come back to you!

I’ll admit that I was skeptical at first, but you quickly made a believer out of me - or rather my body made a believer out of me (it’s hard to disbelieve my own responses)! You never fail to find the source of the problem, whether I can pinpoint it or not.

I think the most dramatic change in me has been in my ability to maintain the adjustment. Between your accurate and persistent work in retraining my vertebrae and your helpful nutritional suggestions, I have made great progress in getting back into condition and maintaining my health.

I also can’t thank you enough for suggesting I see a specialist to re-evaluate the years-old diagnosis that I was hypothyroid. I don’t like to take any unnecessary medications, much less for years on end. I have been off of the synthetic thyroid hormone for five months now, the new short-term drug therapy seems to be working well, and my weight and energy level have stabilized.

I’m so happy to have found you - you have so much health and happiness to offer!

Kim, 38
San Jose, California

I have been going to Dr. Jen for a number of years now and appreciate her in so many ways. 

My most recent episode was waking early one morning with pains in the chest area and being scared to death.  I called my internist office which had a message to call emergency with no doctor on call.  I had an appointment that morning with Dr. Jen and called her office to tell her of the problem I was having and that I might not be in.  Within 5 minutes Dr. Jen called me and asked me what was going on.  She had an idea what the problem was, and subsequently treated me and I felt so much better.  The disappointment of calling my internist and then the immediate caring from Dr. Jen was unbelievable.  I feel so good knowing she is always there for me.

In another situation my internist told me to start taking Lipitor for my cholesterol.  Dr. Jen suggested Cholesterol Complete since my diet is already very good and in 2 months all my total cholesterol changed from 259 to 191.

Elaine, 54
San Juan Capistrano, California

After Kaiser Doctors prescribed addictive painkiller after addictive painkiller for an arthritic toe joint, and after the same doctors prescribed the generic of Prozac to treat the same arthritic toe, I knew their solutions didn’t work with my body but against it.  Fed up, I knew I needed a solution outside of the Western Medicine paradigm. 

One might think I’m out there, but I woke one morning and asked my Spirit Guide to take me to someone who works with ones body, healing it rather than masking over the real issues while creating others.  I set out for my morning walk and literally ended up at the door of Adjust Back to Health. 

I thank my Spirit Guide daily for leading me to Jen.  She is my family’s primary physician (since 2004) and we are healthier than we’ve ever been.  Where Western Medicine treats the illness, Dr. Jen treats the whole person & finds the originating cause. Without finding that originating cause, the issue is sure to return.

Blessings,

Anne, 43
San Juan Capistrano, California

Homeopathic medicine: $10.00

Office visit: $50.00

Getting your happy baby back:  PRICELESS !!

 

 Dr Jen is one of those people that if your lucky enough to meet, you want to tell the whole world about her. I left her office feeling 10 pounds lighter after my first visit. She is a rare find in the often frustrating world of "medicine". Her love and knowledge shines through in all she does. It’s almost magical seeing her and learning from her. She has a gift and I was blessed enough to have been able to share it.

Thank you Dr Jen !!

Ananda, 31
Colin, 5 months
San Clemente, California

I have spent several years now with a low energy level, plagued with recurring stomach and back pains. The doctors I have scene essentially dismissed my low energy levels to just being busy. My stomach pains were thought to just be an ulcer but no tests were ever completed to confirm this. The stomach and back pain was addressed by simply having me try various prescription and non-prescription medications. This I found odd since they never really new the reason for either problem.

However since meeting you Jen, you said something so simple that I can't believe other doctors don't subscribe to your philosophy. You said, "treat the problem not the symptoms". Doctors all of my life have only focused on covering up the symptoms and not fixing the problem. You have actually taken the time to listen to me and to figure out what is wrong.

What a difference two months have made since I saw you for chiropractic adjustments, and having started to focus on better nutrition and nutritional supplements. My energy levels have increased. I haven't had any back pain and my stomach problems are almost gone. You said that you would get me started towards a new and better way of life. I can most certainly attest to that fact. Since seeing you, I have felt like a new man.

Craig, 35
Chicago, Illinois

Dr. Jen has been our family chiropractor since July 2003. I first went to see her for chronic back pain that ailed me for over 10 years. After 3 visits the pain went away forever! She has cared for me during two of my pregnancies and provided excellent pre and post natal care. All three of my children ages 4, 3 and 4 months are also under Dr. Jen's care and have been since the day they were born.

Dr. Jen is more than a chiropractor, she is our "everything doctor" meaning we call her for everything and anything that ails us and we love her all natural approach to health care and maintenance. Dr. Jen keeps us all happy and healthy - we could not survive without her.  Adjust Back to Health provides the best all around care for the entire family!

Kalli, 32
Ayla, 4
Lina, 3
Teya, 4 months
Aliso Viejo, California

When I first brought my daughter to see Dr. Jen we had already visited more than a dozen doctors trying to find help for my daughter's allergies and GERD condition. Blood tests were helpful but inconclusive. Different types of alternative care had positive but only short term benefits.  Working with Dr. Jen has been incredibly helpful for our family! Her recommendations have changed the way I approach food and nutrition. My daughter's condition has improved tremendously and I know that it is, in large part, because of Dr. Jen's help and influence. Thank you!

Allysun, 32
Annabelle, 2
Fountain Valley, California

Dr. Jen,

Just wanted to thank you for "fixing" me.  I've played two rounds of golf this week, which I haven't done in over 18 months.

U da' Best!

Casey, 47
Laguna Niguel, California

I grew up with chiropractic care (yes, manipulation of the spine was around during the dark ages!) and have had chiropractors everywhere I've lived - the West Coast, the Midwest, Canada, the East Coast and finally back here in Southern California.  I first had the pleasure of meeting and working with Dr. Jen and her newborn four years ago.  She immediately returned to San Jose to finish her schooling, but within a year or two I starting hearing from mutual patients about the wonderful chiropractor and her skills in treating babies for a variety of things, including reflux and colic.  It has been my pleasure to finally become a patient of Dr. Jen's and to learn of her skills and gift for healing.  Her knowledge of nutrition has been instrumental in helping me to overcome severe muscle spasms which caused not only pain but wouldn't allow adjustments to hold.  I feel like I have a true partner in not only in my health and well being, but in the health care of our mutual patients.

Susan, 52
Laguna Niguel, California

A Leap of Faith

I think I speak for most people when I say that I grew up thinking medical doctors knew it all.  I believed this so much that I wouldn’t do anything to treat myself without talking to my doctor to make sure it was okay.  This was fueled by warning labels on exercise tapes and a myriad of other products saying, "Consult your doctor before using this product" or "Consult a physician before beginning this program".  We are a society that holds doctors in such high regard; we don’t even trust ourselves to do what’s right for our bodies when we know them better than any doctor possibly could.  For me, this way of thinking was not even conscious; I just believed this and knew nothing different, but in 1999 when I was rushed to the hospital for a kidney infection, it all became clear.

Let me back up and tell you how I met Jen.  In February of 1999 I moved up to northern California to be closer to my boyfriend at the time who was attending Life West Chiropractic College.  I needed a roommate and my boyfriend said he knew a sister of a friend of his that was starting school at Life West as well and she was looking for a roommate.  That person was Jen.  Little did I know my life was about to change forever.  In March of that year my body just started convulsing for no reason.  I was shaking so badly that even my teeth were chattering and I could barely get them to stop long enough to speak.  Jen and my boyfriend rushed me to the emergency room where I was told I had a very bad kidney infection.   The doctor gave me a prescription for antibiotics.  Jen (against her own wishes) took my prescription to be filled, (to date, I think this is the only money she’s ever spent on medicine in her life), came home and set the prescription on my dresser.  She said, "You know, you have a choice.  You don't have to take this medication.  My parents can ship the supplements you need to me tomorrow that will heal this infection and you can take them instead.  I know you are used to taking medicine when you’re sick, but you have a chance to trust your body if you want to take it.  You think about it and let me know."  Well, I must admit I was afraid to trust my body because I never had before.  Jen didn’t say anything to persuade me; she just gave me the facts.  In the end I decided to take a leap of faith and trust my body for the first time in my life. 

Jen’s parents, (who, by the way, are not only wonderful people, but two of the best chiropractors you will ever meet) sent the supplements and the next day I started taking them.  I was overwhelmed at first because there were 4 different supplements and a total of 15 pills a day that I had to take.  That was a shock since I was so used to taking one pill a day from my doctor when I was sick.  I got used to it though and made it part of my morning routine.  Ten days later, I returned to my doctor’s office to take a urine test to see if the infection was gone.  The doctor came back and told me it was gone and I was totally fine.  I had the satisfaction of looking at the doctor and saying, "And you know what?  I never even touched that medication."  The doctor sat there stunned, saying that was impossible.  I told him it wasn’t at all; I gave my body the tools it needed to heal itself and it did.  I thanked him for his time and practically floated out of his office.  I felt so empowered and free.  From that moment on I decided to take my health in to my own hands. 

The next thing that happened was the following month in April.  I had my annual pap smear and was told it came back as Class 3, and that I had precancerous cells on my cervix that had to be surgically removed.  I had the surgery and when I went in for my post-op pap smear my OB/GYN told me that more cells were found and needed to be removed.   The diagnosis was A.S.C.U.S. or "Atypical Squamous Cells of Undetermined Significance".  This is a category that OB/GYNs lump everything into when they’re not sure what it is, (as told by the OB).  I decided that I did not want to have more of my cervix removed so I asked Jen what I should do. She told me to take Vitamins A & E for a month, then go in for another pap smear.  I did this two months in a row and each time my diagnosis lessened until it eventually went down to a minor irritation of the cervix that my OB/GYN said could have been caused by my laundry detergent.  The third month I went in for my last pap and it came back normal.  That was six years ago and they’ve been normal ever since.

Still skeptical?  Well, I will tell you something that even Jen doesn’t know: when I get sick sometimes I go to my doctor first and tell her what’s wrong just to see what her diagnosis is and how she treats it.  Then I go to see Jen.  In the last seven years, I have not gone to a doctor and had them diagnose me correctly and fix the problem, but Jen has never let me down.  I have not been able to stump her yet.  One time I even came in while still getting over an illness and before I had the chance to tell her so, she said, "You’re fighting a virus.  Take Immunoplex for the next two weeks to allow your body to fight it off naturally."  Another time I had been struggling with my hormones for about two months and was having symptoms that mirrored PMS-type mood swings all month long.  I went to my doctor first and she told me I probably just had some severe mood-altering PMS symptoms that lingered and she prescribed Sarafem, (an anti-depressant).  I tossed that in the trash and as always, I called Jen.  She saw me the next day and within 60 seconds she figured it out.  She said, "Your pituitary gland is not working properly" and she told me what to take. By the second day I felt like myself again and I couldn’t believe it.  The dosage eventually went down until I didn’t need it anymore because my pituitary gland started working again.  Five years later I have not had any problems it. 

She not only gives me specific supplements for specific deficiencies, but she adjusts me to allow my body to function better, which allows me to be healthier and absorb the supplements more efficiently.

I am so grateful for everything Jen has done for me.  In the last seven years I can honestly say I’ve never been healthier and I owe it all to her.  I have told all my friends and family about her and many of them are now her patients too.  She is a fascinating person and one incredible Chiropractor.  If you don’t believe me, go see for yourself.

Sincerely,

Amy, 30
Aliso Viejo, California

Our family has been patients of Dr. Jen's since shorty after she opened her office.  We travel from Las Vegas every 3-4 months for treatment.  We have seen tremendous health benefits and improvements in ourselves and our children.   The supplements and adjustments have improved our quality of life greatly.  Dr. Jen has always been so quick to respond to e mails or phone messages left for her.  We feel she gives 100% to each and every patient. 

Dr. Jen is our main source of health care.  She's the first person we call when someone is sick, has allergies, or any other health problem that may come up.  We owe our health to Dr. Jen.

Donn, 37
Peggy, 33
Tyler, 15
Ty, 9
Las Vegas, Nevada

Dr. Jen was recommended to me from the lactation consultant at my son's pediatrician's office. I really needed to find a good chiropractor in a hurry. I was in my last trimester of my pregnancy and could barely walk from horrible back pain. (I have a 3 year old to chase after, so laying in bed was not an option.) I was hesitant because I had never been to a chiropractor while pregnant. I was confident since she is also a Bradley Method instructor. I knew she would not put me or the baby in jeopardy.

Dr. Jen is a great chiropractor. She loves what she does and loves helping people. She will do all she can to squeeze you in to her schedule. She truly cares about her patients unlike most doctors or chiropractors. She gives one on one care and does not push you out of her office quickly. She makes sure all you issues are taken care of before you leave.

Dr. Jen has even helped my new baby. She started adjusting him when he was only a week or so old. He continues to get periodic adjustments from her. I can definitely notice a change after we leave. He is so relaxed and happy.

I love Dr. Jen and I send anyone who needs a chiropractor to her.

Thanx!!!!

Robin, 27
Mission Viejo, California

I met "Dr. Jen" in high school, Spanish class.  Even as youngsters, when we were "born to be wild" Jen had a passion for helping people.  I remember the first time I went to her house, I asked her for some Motrin because I had a headache.  Jen's response: "We don't have Motrin!"  "Oh," I responded, "Tylenol will do."  "No!" she shouted, "We don't use any of that stuff.  My parents are chiropractors."

I never heard the word "chiropractor", much less knew what the heck that meant.  To make this long story short, her father gave me my first adjustment.  I couldn't believe that he got rid of my headache with just a "rearrangement", but it did.  (That's what I called it as I was unfamiliar with the term, "adjustment".)

I've been a big believer of chiropractic care ever since.  I'm now 33 years old, with two children, 6 and 3.  Jen still advises my on just about everything from child birth to how to keep the kids healthy and happy.  She is passionate, talented, and most important, she's smart.  She has my complete trust and admiration.

In fact, the other night, I called her with severe allergies, she told me what to take – something to benefit my body, rather than congest it.  I did what she said and went to bed feeling terrible....itchy throat, itchy ears, difficulty breathing...woke up at 2:30 am and felt great!!!! 

I just wanted to say, "YOU ARE A GENIUS!!!"

Marla, 33
Rockaway, New Jersey

Dear Dr. Jen,

I can't thank you enough for the help you have given me! In the few short months that you have been helping me with nutritional supplements (due to the distance), I have finally experienced relief from my years of symptoms.

I have visited chiropractors and taken supplements regularly for most of my adult life, but had never been able to successfully affect the severe PMS and dysmenorrhea I have experienced since my teen years. When I first found you, I had just been diagnosed with ovarian dysfunction and chronic fatigue syndrome. My body had been making almost no progesterone and very little cortisol, and my doctor had prescribed hormone therapy and low doses of cortisone to try to help my constant fatigue and monthly pain. Before I began these prescriptions, I looked to you for a second opinion about treatment. And I'm so glad I did, and that you were willing to work with me long-distance.

Instead of the progesterone cream and cortisone, I began taking the particular nutritional supplements you suggested. My energy came back in droves and after only a few months of consistent supplement use, I experienced my very first completely pain-free period. It was amazing. I felt like a new woman! I had no pain, no cramping, no nausea, no irritable bowel syndrome -- all things which I had experienced every month since I was a teenager. I used to have to count on taking at least one sick day a month, literally in bed because the pain and nausea were so bad. And I was continually exhausted; I felt like a walking ghost most of the time. Now, thanks to your help, I'm free from all that and it feels so good!

In addition to the physical symptoms being gone, the mental-emotional stress of PMS has also lifted. My husband used to know for weeks in advance when "that time of the month" was approaching. He knew to run and hide! I was in distress for at least three weeks out of every month, and the week or so prior to my period was unbearable for both of us as terrible anxiety would build and I would become overly emotional about everything. I'm happy to report that my husband now says "What? You started? I had no idea it was even time!"

So we both thank you from the bottom of our hearts. You have changed my life and I look forward to continuing to use nutrition to tone and strengthen into full healing.

Thank you for your ongoing help. I am so grateful for your generosity and willingness to help others.

Kathryn, 36
Tennessee

Hey Dr. Jen,

It's been a week since I saw you and my back feels great and in fact, almost my entire body feels wonderful. I can't get a good crack out of it anymore, and I certainly can't do it 5 different ways in a row 3 times a day. So you've worked wonders and it's a VERY happy back. It doesn't hurt anymore at all since all the muscle soreness is gone and I'm back to rollerblading every day :)

My skin seems to be clearing up (like you said it would).

Thanks a TON, it's so nice to feel good.

Vicky, 19

Dr. Jen and Dr. Jay at graduation with Gary (a patient
from the Life West Health Center) looking on.

Dear Dr. Jennifer Padrta,

I would like to congratulate you on your being awarded the Doctorate of Chiropractic. The world has acquired an excellent chiropractor. Your graduation was both a very happy and a sad event for me. I was very happy for you and your future patients and sad that I would probably not get to be one because of distance.

I also would like to thank you for being my chiropractor at the clinic. Your amazing diagnostic abilities and adjustment techniques made a dramatic positive change in my quality of life. In my visits to other chiropractors over the years, I have never experienced such positive results. All chiropractors have the knowledge to adjust a wayward bone, but determining "WHAT" to adjust is the most important item on any visit. You are the best at locating and fixing the problem that I have ever experienced.

Remember having to put me back together when I was working in Santa Cruz and would finally get over to see you? You would give me a complete overhaul on the first visit, so I could at least function and only a minor tune-up on the next visit, so that I could enjoy life again.

How about your adjusting me and having my blood pressure drop 30 points immediately? Weakness in my arms and legs so that I wasn't sure I dare drive? Irritable and disoriented with limited ability to concentrate?

I promised you that I would be a continual challenge and I don't think I was mistaken. I know we used to laugh at my reference to an "attitude adjustment," but it was only too real and important to me and to everyone around me. I was very, very lucky when my care was transferred to you.

Please use any information you desire about myself and my case to assist anyone in deciding if chiropractic care is for them. As we discovered in reviewing my case, many of the problems that I am dealing with now would not be problems, if I would have been adjusted from early childhood on. Falling on my head numerous times, the famous pony that fell over on top of me, etc., tended to re-arrange my body and it didn't get put back where it belonged soon enough.

I will miss seeing you and your caring personality and friendship on a regular basis and wish you the best. Let me know where you establish your practice and you can be assured I will visit you if I am ever in the general proximity.

-Gary H., 54
Castro Valley, California