Date: March 11th, 2010 

“I had an accident in June.  I toughed it through and it was hurting to the point that my daughter had to wrap my arm and shoulder so I could turn over in bed.  When the accident happened, it was bad enough that I slept straight up in the chair for 8 weeks. I couldn’t lie down on my back. And I worked at it, trying to release some of it but I was helpless as far as doing anything around my place.  It was bad enough that my daughter said she had had enough of this and that I was going to a chiropractor.  I had been to a medical doctor before and I was not doing well.  I said I would not go to anybody but Dr. Bircher, he knows what to do for me.  

So they loaded me up and brought me in here.  I am so much improved that I can now help clean up the kitchen and that sort of stuff.  I was so helpless before.  I can lie down without any type of discomfort and I do not have to have any wraps on.  I am all done with pain pills, I do not need to take any.  I am much better.

The first visit I was here I could go home without discomfort.  I can now sleep at night and I don’t have any discomfort in my chest, which I even landed in the ER before because I was having so much discomfort.  I am okay now, I am fine.” 

Dorothy Zank, age 93 

 
“Mom was miserable for months, I took her to the ER 3 different trips because she was so miserable.  We didn’t know if it was her heart or what and every time they said there was no problem. 

I am a total believer in Dr. Bircher and Dr. Pimblett both.” 

Dorothy’s Daughter, Maxine Culver:

The following is a letter sent to Cathy Estenson, our Certified Traditional Naturopath on staff.

April 2009
Dear Cathy,

Earlier this month I met you at the Wellness Fair at the Plaza Hotel.  One year ago I started having severe lower back pain that extended down into my legs.  It lasted every hour of every day.  After an MRI, CT scan, X-rays, physical therapists, pool therapy, massage therapy, 3 chiropractors, and 2 acupuncturists, and me trying other natural healing options on my own, no one could figure out why the pain wouldn't go away or lessen. 

I am 28 years old and prior to this happening I was working out several times a week, socializing with friends, traveling, etc.  Since the pain started, I haven't been able to work 40 hours a week, sit at a desk, and spend time as much time with family and friends or even do basic housework.  I was usually in too much pain to do much of anything. 

This is where you come in.  At the Wellness Fair, you ran a quick test on me, my sister and mother.  My test told you that I might have a parasite in between my large and small intestine.  Since I live in the cities, I went back to the Health and Wellness Center where I've been getting treatment.  My chiropractor ran a quick test and confirmed the parasite.  She suggested taking Total Para by Nutri-West which includes artemesia annua, black walnut, which are two you recommended.  Literally after the second dose I started having some relief.  It felt like the muscle spasms finally let go after a year. 

Now a few weeks later, the pain is still tolerable.  I still have pain when I sit, but when I stand or lay down I don't have pain.  I had never guessed, nor had any of the doctors I had met with considered, that an issue in my stomach could be causing my back pain.

 I am able to socialize again, work effectively and at 40 hours a week again, do housework, and go for walks.  I want to thank you and your office for being at the Wellness Fair that day.  Those 5 minutes completely changed my life and gave me my quality of life back.  I am ever so grateful to have met you that day.  Thank you so much! 

Kristin Charlson

August  2005

I had surgery in May of 2005 on my right foot.  Due to the extent of that surgery, I was experiencing severe pain and discomfort.  After several pain injections, four pain prescriptions and three spinal blocks, I was still in a  lot of pain.  I decided to try Chiropractic care with Dr. Bircher at Optima Health and Vitality Center.  With the use of laser technology and therapy, he was able to reduce my pain to almost nothing.  What a relief this was for me.  The total time was about twelve visits over three and one half months.  Dr. Bircher is a very caring person and shows compassion for my medical problems.  I highly recommend Dr. Bircher and the care I received to everyone.

Charles R. Bertram