General Wellness for Child
March, 2011
I want to thank Smith Chiropractic Wellness for all their help and support in improving our son Samuel’s health. Dr. Shanon, in particular has been wonderful! We’ve been working with him for over a year now. I can honestly say he has greatly improved Samuel’s health and spirit. He has more than just helped my son, he has helped our family too. There have been many times over the last 10 years that I've thought no one could help Sam. However, after our first meeting with Dr. Shannon we had hope. Dr. Shannon took the time to ask all the questions and piece together the puzzle. He does so much more than chiropractic services. He has a very holistic view of health and wellness. His knowledge of the body, mind and spirit connection have been invaluable. His use of different modalities and knowledge of nutrition provide a holistic approach to his work. He was able to find out what was causing my son’s issues and implement a successful program for wellness. We will always be grateful for the care, attention and knowledge given by Dr. Shannon and Smith Chiropractic Wellness Center.
Angela M.
Chronic Stomach Issues
December 15, 2009
Dear Dr. Shannon:
During the holiday season we are often reminded to be thankful, and to review the events of the previous year. I therefore want to thank you, and share with you the events of our past year and earlier. As you are well aware, my oldest daughter, age 12, had been having noticeable stomach pain since third grade. I actually think it started earlier than that, but that I didn’t recognize it for what it was. There was a period of more intense pain in fourth grade, but I was able to “explain it away.” By the end of fifth grade and during her sixth grade, her stomach was significantly worse. By the end of sixth grade, she was on two prescription drugs, one for acid reflux and one for irritable bowel. She had had an ultrasound, blood work, and an upper GI scope. The doctor removed two polyps and discovered esophagitis and gastritis. By the time we came to see you, she was in pain more often than not, and her symptoms were worsening. Our first appointment with you was at the end of August 2009. You completed a hair analysis and put her on a variety of dietary supplements. Since that time, she has had only one noteworthy stomach ache and it lasted only a few hours. As you can imagine, this is an amazing change. She was so sick last Christmas that we hardly enjoyed the holiday. This year, you have given us the very best Christmas present imaginable. She is well. On behalf of my daughter and my entire family, we cannot say “thank you,” enough. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you, your family, Dr. Frank, Dr. Brian, Dotty, Jodi, Carrie, and Amber.
Dizzy Spells, Brain Diagnoses
December, 2009
By the time we met Dr. Shannon, we had been living every parent’s nightmare for several months. Four months earlier my nine-year-old, Zach, had begun to have mild dizzy spells. As time went on, his spells become more frequent and eventually took a frightening turn. The dizziness became much more intense and the spells were lasting much longer. He began to experience sound distortion during the spells then mental confusion following each episode. We were told that Zach might have a brain tumor and began an intensive series of tests. For months we were referred to a variety of specialists. No answers were found and Zach continued to suffer the intensifying spells. Fortunately, a friend suggested that we contact Dr. Shannon.
Dr. Shannon met with us quickly and took a very detailed history of Zach’s health. He listened patiently to both the adults and to Zach himself as we described all that had been happening for the past several months. He explained his theory that Zach had been exposed to toxins and that his body had most likely reached a point where it could no longer function properly due to the toxic load. Dr. Shannon took a hair sample and urine test from Zach. He then had Zach begin taking some supplements to treat his digestive issues while we waited for the results. The tests proved Dr Shannon’s theory to be accurate. Zach had excessive levels of Bromide, Nickel, Aluminum and Cadmium. We immediately began a regimen of supplements that Dr Shannon provided to remove the toxins from Zach’s body. This diagnosis was overwhelming for us but Dr. Shannon’s vast knowledge about the sources of the toxins and the most effective methods to remove them from Zach’s system was both impressive and very comforting. We were shocked to learn that ingredients in items our family ate/drank regularly (bread, pasta, Gatorade, etc) could cause such serious health problems! Fortunately we found a doctor that was able to correctly diagnose and treat Zach so quickly and effectively.
Throughout the process, our family was amazed by how well Dr Shannon related to Zach and to us. After months of dealing with doctors who talked over us or down to us, it was wonderful to be treated with kindness and understanding. Dr Shannon treated Zach with incredible gentleness and respect. Once, after giving us a very detailed explanation of Zach’s condition and plan of treatment, Zach informed Dr Shannon that he did not understand what he had just said. Instead of dismissing him, Dr Shannon patiently explained the situation in perfect terms for a nine year old. I believe the way Dr Shannon related to Zachary throughout the process made it much easier for Zach to remain positive and enthusiastic through a difficult time. Dr Shannon always told Zach that he could ask him questions or even just complain to him when he felt the need to do so. Seeing Zach bond with the Dr made the process much easier for the family as well. As parents, it is very hard to watch your child suffering through an illness and dealing with the required treatment. Fortunately, Dr Shannon was there to support us as well! His confidence was reassuring and his kindness made a difficult time more bearable for all of us.
Three months after first meeting Dr Shannon, Zach is basically symptom free! He continues to take the daily supplements and Dr Shannon will be retesting him soon. It has been amazing to see what a transformation there has been in Zach in just three months! We are incredibly grateful to Dr. Shannon for giving Zach his health back!
Scoliosis
September
6, 2006
I cannot thank you enough for the impact you made on my family during
this past year. I have known you for 3 years now but it wasn't until
I really listened to what you were saying when you mentioned that
as a parent who looks after their children by taking them to both
a dentist and a family physician for a yearly check up we should also
include Chiropractic care as a routine check up as well. I did not
grow up in a Chiropractic environment. But you had made a good point.
When I brought my daughter to see you I was expecting you to say she
is fine, beautiful, and a tip or two to keep her spine healthy.
Never had I expected to see her spine with a small curvature. SCOLIOSIS.
Oh my God! How could this happen to my child. Immediately I began
to cry. This was all my fault. I did this to her. Would she grow up
with a spine that would eventually keep her from enjoying the life
I dreamed ofher having. I was so overwhelmed. But Dr. Shannon, it
was you who kept me together. Immediately you brought in Dr. Frank
and Dr. Brian into consultation on my daughters treatment.
I didn't realize it then but I had 3 Dr.'s looking at my child all
with opinions of treatment and outcome. Collectively, I watched each
of you watch the progress ofmy daughter. Our visits became those that
included the warmth ofyour entire staff. Because I had not a Chiropractic
background I fully trusted your word with my daughters care. At the
end ofeight months, it was time for a follow up x-ray. I couldn't
even stand to look when you turned on the switch to read them. I began
to cry again and walk away. All those feelings were coming back of
the memories I had only eight months earlier. Again, I was comforted
by you. When I did find the courage to face the x-rays I found you
smiling.
My daughters spine looked straight. Her curvature was corrected by
those many months oftraction, adjustments, foot lifts, and changes
in our habits at home that included the correct way to wear a backpack,
the proper way to sit, stand, walk and sleep. Because I listened to
you that day, my daughter still had a chance. Her spine was not fully
grown at 11 and there was hope. I can only think if I was not there
the day you spoke and missed those words that I will remember for
the rest ofmy life. I cannot tell you how grateful I am that I not
only know you but had the sense to trust you. Dr. Shannon, Dr. Frank,
and Dr. Brian took my worst nightmare and provided me with the top
professional care that I needed to correct my daughters problem. As
far as I am concerned Smith Chiropractic will always be a part of
our healthy lives. And when I see you down the road, I will be smiling
as I remember you doing so when you showed me that last x-ray. You
passion is in your work and your dreams included my child. For that
I will be eternally grateful.
Kathleen C.
Upper Respiratory Issues and Overall Health
April 27, 2009
In 2004, our 7-year-old daughter
had been diagnosed with one ear infection after another. She was on
a daily regiment of Zyrtec, yet we were still finding ourselves in
the doctor's office every other month. Her eyes were sunken and her
complexion was constantlly pale and ashey. She looked tired all day
long.
By December of that year, she had suffered through pneumonia
and the ear specialist was telling us that it was time to make an
appointment to discuss having tubes inserted in her ears. Somehow,
I knew there had to be something else. Before I subjected her to the
complexities of anesthesia and the invasiveness of this tube procedure,
I prayed for another choice.
We were at our wits end, when a fateful
conversation I had with her first grade teacher (who's brother was
a chiropractor) turned our lives around. It was an answer to my prayer. She told us about the great
success of this non-invasive, drug free treatment of chiropractic
care that we had never considered. She shared with us many stories
of parents and children in the same situation who had become healthier
and ear-infection-free as a result of this course of treatment. Why
not try it? We had nothing to lose.
I arranged to meet with Dr.
Frank Smith and the rest is history. He took so much time to educate
us and help us understand the process of treating the cause, and not
the symptoms. Our daughter began receiving spinal adjustments immediately.
She loved it! We immediately eliminated things in her diet that acted
as triggers and to begin the de-tox of her system. Within a few months,
the child was energetic and symptom-free. In the five years since,
she has only required antibiotics on two occasions (and one of those
was questionable!). Two times in FIVE years!
She visits Smith Chiropractic
every six weeks or so, unless she's starting to feel symptoms. Then,
we take her in to 'turn the power on' as Dr. Frank likes to say. Her
body is ready to fight the illness and we've seen that any illness
she has lasts a fraction of the time it used to. In addition, the
symptoms/effects are far-less severe than they had been prior to this
treatment. She visits her pediatrician only once/year for an annual
check-up that the school requires. As a mother, it is a great
relief to see your child healthy and not dependent on a regular recipe
of antibiotics and other over-the-counter drugs. Drs. Frank, Brian
and Shannon and their wonderful staff are good people who truly care
about bringing your child (and you) back to optimal health and we
are grateful for all that they've done for our family.
Gwen D.
