“People get older and they experience more frequent aches and pains, right?  That’s what I believed.  I get around; I’m pretty active, really.  I go to yoga and Pilates.  Big deal that I can’t sit cross-legged or establish a standing balance pose.  I can touch the ground in a flat-footed forward bend. So my shoulders, hips, neck, and knees have constant nagging pains. Aspirin several times a day usually relieves the pain for awhile.  If the aspirin quits working, then I’ll think about seeing an orthopedic physician.  My daughter asked me to go with her to watch my grandson while she got an adjustment with Dr. Amy and a massage with Patrick.  I said, “Ok,” because spending time with my grandson is great fun.  When we arrived, out of curiosity I inquired about my insurance coverage on chiropractic treatment.  Really, I was thinking more about the possibility of a massage.  Sakorn was able to look it up so quickly and what do you know? My insurance coverage was good. Remarkably, Dr. Amy’s assistant had time right then to take x-rays and do an assessment AND my daughter encouraged me, so I took advantage of the moment.  Dr. Amy took me into the treatment room, showed me the x-rays, talked to me briefly about what she saw upon a quick examination, and then said she’d adjust my back.  “Now?” I asked.  “Sure,” she said. “We want to get you started right away so you can feel better.”  How do I describe the sheer amazement I experienced when I stood up and truly did feel a difference?  My hips didn’t hurt.  My neck didn’t hurt.  My shoulders didn’t hurt.  So many conflicting thoughts were going through my mind.  Was this some sort of magic?  Never had I felt so dramatically better after visiting a doctor!  Over the next month I discovered true and more lasting improvement in my body’s ability to move pain free.  Nearly three months have gone by since my first appointment and I honestly am still amazed at the pain I no longer feel.  It’s really quite crazy. I still discover new “abilities” that I couldn’t have done before June or relief from some ache that I just assumed was part of the aging process. I sometimes wonder what changes I would have made in my life if I’d taken a risk and overcome my skepticism years ago.  Well, that’s not really relevant, but I’m certainly glad I agreed to go with my daughter when she had her appointment in June.”     – Jan K.

“It is my belief that through out our life we encounter many people but we “meet” only a few who truly impact our lives. Meeting the staff of VanQuaethem Chiropractic in Madison Valley was one of those events that really changed my life. I started getting adjustments in April 2006. Shortly thereafter I experienced severe stress in my life related to the illness of my father and his subsequent death. While going through all this turmoil I was amazed watching myself functioning very well. I was stunned by the strength and stamina of my body. I used to be very susceptible to colds any time I was under the  slightest stress but this was not happening any more. I felt stronger physically, emotionally and mentally then ever before, not even when I was in my twenties, or thirties, and I am almost 50. I have absolute confidence that the chiropractic adjustments are responsible for my well-being, tested under fire. Also I do believe that not all chiropractors are created equal because I had adjustments before, with less dramatic results. My deepest appreciation and thanks to everyone at VanQuaethem Chiropractic for changing my life for the better and giving me great confidence in myself and my body.” – Anna K.

“I just wanted to thank everyone for all of their helpful advice in regards to sacral ileac during pregnancy!  I wanted to share my outcome, as there were some people who had some Dr.’s who said that nothing (besides physical therapy) could be done for it.  This in NOT true!  I was referred to an outstanding chriopractor, Dr. Amy VanQuaethem.  She is also a Mom who has suffered from this in her pregnancy.  After 3 visits to her, my pain was almost completely GONE.  I have to say that I was pretty shocked, my pain had gotten to be unbearable and after hearing some people’s stories, I thought that I would just have to suffer until I delivered (or for longer).  My Dr. had also told me that physical therapy was pretty much it in terms of dealing with this, I’m so glad I went to Madrona Mom’s for help instead!  Needless to say, I highly recommend Dr. Amy.  She is located right on Madison and her office number is 206.726.9595.  I believe that most insurance covers chiropractic work, and I didn’t even need a referral to see her.  I really hope that the Mom’s who replied to me who were also in pain will go see her! I’m so glad to be out of pain, and to be able to enjoy my two year old again, and the rest of this pregnancy.”  – Rochelle V.