Success Stories
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Karen Fairfield D.C.
Island Healing Chiropractic
Here is Stanley's story...When I first came to Dr. Karen, I could not stand or walk for more than 15-20 minutes before my leg became so numb that I had to sit down. Thanks to Dr. Karen, I can now walk around pain-free at least an hour and a half! Other ailments include a very painful shoulder which kept me awake at night. Again, thanks to her care, this pain is gone! Chiropractic is able to improve so much more than a sore shoulder or sore back. Dr. Karen is a whole body healer and her compassion is all directed to the care and well-being of her patients.
Here is Larry's story...Four months before my 63rd birthday I weighed 450 pounds, had a "bad" back, "bad" knees, could barely breathe and could walk no further than the nearest bathroom or recliner. In 2005 I had my first appointment with Dr. Karen. She adjusted me and asked me to commit to five minutes of exercise per day. It is now 2 years later. I followed Dr. Karen's advice about eating. I see her every two weeks and now exercise a minimum of two hours every day. Today, I have lost over 153 pounds and my back and knees feel much better. I now ride my bicycle an average of 15 miles a day and my total exercise per day is 2+ hours. I am confident that I will continue to improve!
Here is Karen's Story...I have been receiving chiropractic care for about 8 years for neck pain. When we moved to Southport, NC, I tried several other chiropractors in the area before I found Dr. Karen. I love the gentle method of Applied Kinesiology. Although I will never regain all of my range of motion in my neck, Dr. Karen has kept the pain away and I am able to go without medication. Overall, I just feel better when under Dr. Karen's care and my immune system must be better because I get sick less. I definately recommend Dr. Karen and Island Healing Chiropractic!
Here is Ann's story about her son...I am the mother of a 12 year old boy that has so many labels I do not even understand them all! They range from extremely gifted to learning disabled. He even hated himself. He was on medications for 3 years and weighed up to 200 pounds. Nothing was working. My sister-in-law told me about Dr. Karen and how much she helped my nephew who has extreme food allergies. We had tried the old way of shots and I was not going to put my child through that again. We saw Dr. Karen in August 2006. What a difference! Using Biomeridian testing, we learned which foods he was sensitive to. We started by eliminating the top 10 foods and five months later he had lost 40 pounds and was still dropping. He had not gotten into any trouble in school and was physically feeling better. He has improved in lots of areas 200%! Don't get me wrong-he sometimes "cheats" on what he eats at school because he doesn't want to appear any more "different" than he already is, and he still has a long way to go, but Dr. Karen is going to continue to work with us both to help him focus and manage his behavior. But WOW, where we have come from!
Here is Wendie's story...I was told by my MD that there could be a problem with my heart. She sent me to a cardiologist who monitored my heart and sent me to the hospital for a stress test. He could find nothing wrong and I was presented with $ 3,500.00 in charges (I have no insurance)! I went to Dr. Karen and she tested me for low magnesium. She gave me magnesium to take and after a week, I had no irregular heartbeat! I always feel better after an adjustment and I see my body progressing back to being healthy. I have told Dr. Karen what the MD's have told me and then I tell her what I feel is the "right answer" for me. She explains why my feelings are correct and gives me the medical basis for her conclusions. This confirms for me that we need to listen to what our bodies tell us and what we ultimately "know".
Here is Chuck's story...You have heard of unsolicited testimonies. Well, this isn't one of those. Even though "DK" solicited this story she did not have to twist my arm to do it. Well, that is not actually true. In reality, she has twisted and pulled most of my 2001 body parts and on numerous occasions has brought tears to my eyes. And I would have it no other way. Dr. Karen came into my life shortly after I had broken my neck and back. I now have four screws holding my back together and would not trust anyone but Dr. Karen with my care.
Here is Kenan's Story...When I grow up I want to be a chiropractor. I will be able to help people with their alignment problems. I will adjust people. I go to my chiropractor every six weeks. She adjusts my achy back and cracks my neck. Whenever I get sick I go to her. She gives me natural stuff instead of medicine. She can test products on me to see if it will help me or not. She gives me the products. I have to take them. They taste weird. Dr. Karen goes all over my body and checks it. Then she makes everything better by feeling, moving, and pressing on it. I want to be a chiropractor to help people when they hurt. I want to be just like her.