I have been treated at Confluence Wellness Center for sore and stiff muscles, digestive disorders, headaches and most recently, a car accident. I first came in three years ago because of neck and shoulder pain caused by bowling! My family had seen a chiropractor when I was a child with good results, so I knew I could find relief with chiropractic work. During these initial treatments, I began to learn about Dr. Berger’s holistic approach.
When I was seven years old, I was tested for allergies and given allergy shots for several years to relieve headaches from frequent colds. In college, I spoke to the school’s physician about my then week long headaches and he recommended codeine. I declined and continued trying, unsuccessfully, to relieve the headaches with stretching, exercise, hot baths and large quantities of Advil. I never learned the cause of the headaches.
After undergraduate school, I worked in a pre-primary class and found I had no immunity to the children’s colds and sinus infections. Repeated antibiotics only weakened by my immune system further. It was during this time I discovered I felt better when I avoided dairy products, although no one had ever spoken to me about dietary influences on my health.
When Dr. Berger began treating my suppressed immune system and taught me about the yeast imbalance created by years of antibiotics and poor diet, not only did my headaches disappear but I also lost excess weight, slept better, felt more relaxed and had more energy. He advocated a diet free of irritating foods such as dairy, sugar, fermented foods and alcohol. He also used chiropractic adjustments and nutritional supplements to improve my health. Within the first month I felt 50% improvement and after discontinuing oral contraceptives in the next month, I had a full restoration of wellness.
After my car accident, I was x-rayed in the hospital and given pain killers. They told me I could expect soreness for about a week. A month later, still in pain, I began to see Dr. Berger for a combination of acupuncture and adjustments and feel fully recovered.
One of the most important aspects of my experience with Confluence Wellness Center is that while Dr. Berger has greatly relieved my discomfort, he has also empowered me to heal myself. I have learned how I can maintain and enhance my health through diet, exercise and restful sleep. I understand more about my body functions and how I can take care of myself. If you are seeking a new form of health care, I encourage you to look for a healer who is trained to see past the symptoms to their causes, who understands the interrelatedness of the body’s systems and who will show you how you can actively participate in restoring your body to a state of health.