Testimonials
Our Patients - both Human and Animal
We have asked our patients to tell their story about themselves, loved ones and their animals. We hope you will find these testimonials of interest, informative and helpful.
August,
An open letter to anyone with back pain.
My troubles began on a hot afternoon in August 2006. I was trimming a tree from the top step of a six foot ladder, (you know, the one that says ‘not a step - DO NOT USE-DANGER’). I had used that step a hundred times before and never had a problem, but this time I was set up on a gopher tunnel and when I shifted my weight, the ladder went over and I came down on top of it with disastrous results.
At first it was only numbness in my left leg, but no pain. Then, about three months later the pain began. Only a little at first but gradually it hurt more and more until finally it became a "10" 24/7.
My Doctor said it was spinal stenosis and started me on pain pills and sleeping pills and after several months, sent me to physical therapy. It didn’t work. Next I tried acupuncture. That helped for a while but soon faded. Next I tried hypnosis but that didn’t work either. Finally, in desperation, and at my own expense, I tried chiropractic with Dr. Duree. I have to say I did not think it would work, but I had tried everything else and I was running out of options.
I experienced favorable results from the very first visit and over the course of the next few weeks I was able to overcome my addiction to the pain pills and the sleeping pills and Finally I experienced a complete, 100% cure. No more pain, and nor more sleepless nights and ultimately, I was able to work 14 hour days putting a new roof on my house. Not bad for a 74 year of man, especially when you consider, according to my Doctor, there is no cure for spinal stenosis, it only gets worse.
I owe Dr. Duree a huge debt of gratitude for she has given me something I thought was lost forever. She has given me back my life.
Sincerely,
ED K
From Cayenne Cresteds
Hello Dr. Duree,
From Mr. White the Chinese Crested you adjusted at OKC and Janice
Regier. I just want you to know Mr. White is doing great ! He even won
and finished his Championship on Sun ! He moved down and back so true !
You helped us so much !
Any way , I wanted to check in and make sure I got added to your email
list .
Thanks so much ,
Janice Regier
Cayenne Cresteds
Dr. Duree:
I was a little nervous when my mom
brought me to you, I realized right
away, I wasn't going in the show ring.
But you were very kind and gentle
and I am feeling so much better after
you adjusted my hips and toe
Sunday at the dog show in Enid;
I am glad my toe doesn't hurt any
more; I don't like limping. My rear
feels better too and boy did I sleep
good last night (just like a puppy)!
I can really stretch my back legs
out now.
My mom insists I take it easy a few
more days and not overdo. (I had to
sleep in my crate last night again)
Sending big corgi slurps your way.
Again, thank you, thank you.
Corgially yours,
Ben (Benjamin Bratt to my friends)
Dear Dr. Duree
Zeke is my baby, pure and simple . . . my partner, best friend, companion, you name it, he's it! Zeke is a thirteen and half year old Border Collie/Australian Shepherd cross, who's been with his "mom" and me since he was six weeks old.
When Zeke was about four, we noticed that he was limping a lot, and after some very thorough examinations it was determined that he had pretty severe hip dysplasia. We were fortunate enough to be able to have his problem treated by giving Zeke artificial hips, and for the ensuing eight years or so he was as "good as new", running, playing, absolutely painless in all his activities. But, he also got old, and as he did, he started to show down, and I noticed he was getting very weak in the back end, had trouble getting up, etc. Although he has a high pain threshold, he did seem to be in discomfort almost all the time.
A few months ago we took Zeke back to the highly specialized Vet Hospital that did his hip replacement work for a followup exam, which included an MRI and Myelogram, neither of which offered any positive diagnosis or treatment ideas. During our final consultation with the specialist DVM, a chiropractor came in the exam room; she is licensed to treat animals while working under the direct supervision of a vet, and asked if she could examine Zeke.
I have had experience with animal chiropractic, using a horse chiropractor to treat my cutting horses, so I know firsthand the good they can do.
We agreed to let her take a look at Zeke, she found some things she didn't like, asked again for permission to 'adjust' him, and did so. The improvements we saw in Zeke were very evident the next day, so we took him back for another visit before we came home.
After returning home, we did an internet search seeking a local chiropractor certified in the treatment of animals and found Dr. Duree. We were specifically looking for a chiropractor who is certified by the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association, because of the rigorous study schedule and licensing requirements that must be met. When we called to set up an appointment, Dr. Duree asked for a "referral" from Zeke's normal vet. We contacted our vet, but neither of Zeke's "family" doctors (vets) would provide a referral, citing liability issues and warning us against the use of chiropractice to treat Zeke. Traditional medicine has not offered a solution to Zeke's problems, but alternative medical treatment offers possibilities.
Zeke has had about six or seven visits with Dr. Duree, and the difference is nothing short of amazing! Although he's still weak in his rear end, he is able to get up without great effort, he moves better, now wants to play with his toys, can and does run a little when he's playing, and is a much happier guy now that he is in less pain! We can almost see him relax as Dr. Duree adjusts him during his visits.
Your family vet may discourage you from trying chirpractic for your baby. Remember that humans seek alternative medical solution, and we can do the same for our animal companions. Your dog will appreciate it! Just remember, as we seek to find the most competent licensed doctors to care for ourselves, follow the same standard for you dog.
Gary McLaughlin
Don't Let Your Vet Say NO!
One of the families that adopted one of the rescued pups
Joey is her name. She did very well last night. Brandi worked with her
walking around on her leash. She was doing well.
She made friends with my Aussie pup. She also met the kittens. She liked
the kittens. They were rubbing all over her while she sat in Brandi's lap.
She didn't know what to think of the horses. She growled at them a little
but was not aggressive. I think she was just a little scared.
Brandi is so excited to have a puppy. She was still smiling when she went
to bed last night! : )
Thank you!