When I first started seeing Dr. B in May 2010 my neck was so bad I could not turn my head left or right or up or down.  It was so painful I could hardly get comfortable enough to even sleep.  I’ve had serious problems with my neck, shoulders and back most of my life.  I saw her twice a week for the first few months.  There was marked improvement, after a few visits.  As time went on I was able to come once a week.  I have been coming every other week now for some time and am in less pain and much more functional than I’ve been in years.  I have even stopped taking pain medications except on rare occasion.  I used to take them daily.  I have also become encouraged to eat healthier.  I have lost 20 lbs in the past 8 months.

I thank God for Dr. Batterton and her wonderful staff.  They are all very compassionate, caring people.

With grateful appreciation,

Dee Mahoney

My children and I began working with Dr. Batterton almost three years ago, all for different reasons. My son has asthma and allergies, and I have some over-use issues from years of dancing and physical demands from teaching yoga and pilates...and from the physical and emotional demands of motherhood. After having my second child, post-partum depression, anxiety, and insomnia all became more than I thought I could bear. So medications for these conditions became a way of life. Not what I had expected from my otherwise healthy lifestyle! A friend suggested chiropractic care. Her explanations made sense, and in our collective experience, it really works! My son's asthma and allergies can be addressed directly with adjustments. The issues in my back and neck that I had believed were chronic conditions have been aleviated. Most importantly and joyfully, I am completely off some of the strongest medications there are. Various pychotropic drugs and sleep aids are not necessary to cope with life, and anxiety is at bay.

I had not realized the broad scope that chiropractic care can address, but the approach has worked beautifully for my son and myself, and then the littlest pip-squeak is enjoying the preventative measures! Dr. Batterton and Dr. Hill are truly gifted healers. The three of us are eternally grateful!

Polly Patton

"Good morning - I had to write and say THANK YOU! For the first time in several months I am not walking with a limp and we haven't even done an adjustment yet! Thank you team Batterton and I look forward to being a life long patient."

Best, Sondra A.

My daughter Shelby began seeing Dr. Batterton after suffering from chronic ear infections as a toddler.  We had Shelby’s adenoids removed and tubes placed in her ears.  We thought this would be the end of her suffering from constant ear infections and congestion.  The treatment seemed to work until March 2011 when she began to suffer from chronic ear infections and congestion.  This time is was so bad that we had to rush her to the emergency room one weekend night to seek treatment. 

After consulting with her pediatrician we sought the help of a pediatric ENT.  The doctor suggested we treat her with a heavy dose of antibiotics to clear up the infection and even hinted at putting tubes back in her ears.  After the infection had cleared we were told Shelby suffered from extreme allergies and the doctor suggested we do a skin test and sign her up for monthly allergy shots.  After thinking about putting my eight yr old through skin testing and monthly shots I turned to Dr. Batterton. 

I have been seeing Dr. Batterton for about 3 years for treatment of neck pain and I have always felt very comfortable under her care.  I asked her if she thought chiropractic care could help with Shelby’s ear infections and allergies.  She asked that we give Shelby weekly adjustments for a month before Shelby’s return visit to the ENT.

The results were fantastic!  After her adjustments Shelby’s congestion decreased and her ears stopped hurting.  An added bonus was Shelby loved coming to Dr. Batterton.  She never hesitated to jump onto the table for her adjustments and would even ask to go the office on days we didn’t have an appointment.

It has now been seven months since she began seeing Dr. Batterton.  Her infections have not returned and Shelby is no longer on any allergy medications.  I love to brag about Dr. Batterton to all my friends when I hear them mention allergies or ear problems with their children.  It works for us and Shelby continues to enjoy her monthly trips to see Dr. B!

Sincerely,

Donna Lax- Edison

Dr. Batterton's Reason for Passion of Chiropractic

Recently, a patient asked me why I am so passionate about Chiropractic. I thought about my response and decided to share it with all of you. I was a competitive gymnast for most of my childhood. When I was 15 years old, I began to suffer with migraine headaches. They progressed to the point that I spent days in a dark room, not able to tolerate sound or light. I went to several doctors whose “solution” was trying different drugs. These basically put me to sleep and left me feeling awful. After much coaxing from my Mom, I finally went to see her chiropractor. She examined and x-rayed me and found that I had misalignments (subluxations) in my neck that were causing the migraines. After a few adjustments, my headaches began to subside. I went through a corrective plan and continued to see her on a wellness/maintenance basis throughout my high school years.

Fast forward to my freshman year of college…As I was leaving work and heading to softball practice, I was struck on the driver’s side of my vehicle by a truck, traveling 75 mph. I awoke in an ambulance and was taken to the hospital, where numerous tests and x-rays were performed. The results revealed I had 8 fractured ribs, my lungs had collapsed, my lower back was broken in 2 places, my pelvis broken in 3 places, my kidneys were bleeding and I had damage to the nerves in my leg. I remained in ICU for several weeks. Then the doctor gave me and my Dad the prognosis. I would never walk again without assistance. As you can imagine, for a 17 year old athlete, this was devastating news. My Dad reminded me that God is in control, and only He knows the final outcome.

I finished my freshman semester from a hospital bed, and then returned home for the summer in a wheelchair. I immediately went back to my chiropractor and we discussed my situation. She explained to me that nerves have the capability to regenerate and heal. However, to be able to that, they can not have interference and that is where Chiropractic comes in. I began to work with her again, and four months later I had progressed to walking with crutches. Within the year, I was able to walk on my own and begin exercising again. As you know, today I am walking without assistance and live a very active lifestyle. I can’t imagine what my life would be like without Chiropractic.

So, when you ask me why I am passionate about telling others…this is why. I would never want someone to suffer needlessly, when there is such an easy solution. I want to tell others that God has given them this ONE amazing body and it perfect by design, but we must do our part to take care of and maintain it. Chiropractic allows us to do this, and to function at 100% of our body’s potential. If you have someone in your life that you feel could benefit from Chiropractic Care, please feel free to share my story…it just might change their life.

To your health,

Dr. B :)