"When my wife suggested massage therapy . . .

March 5, 2003 Dear Trish, Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! When my wife suggested massage therapy for my pain, I thought "blah". When she gave me the gift certificate for Christmas, I must admit I was skeptical, bothered and a little disappointed. It took me a month to schedule an appointment. That was a mistake and I was wrong! In 1998 I was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma and from 1998-2002, I had three courses of chemotherapy and a year of self-injected intrafueron. The result ... although I was in remission for cancer, I had greatly reduced mobility ... with practically no feeling in my legs and feet. What I had instead was pain. For nine months I'd taken 3200 mg of neurontin per day to control the pain. I was always tired and sleepy. I couldn't work a full day because of pain and fatigue. I had trouble dressing, especially putting on shoes. I couldn't walk without the aid of a cane. Driving was a problem because I couldn't feel the pedals. I consulted my physician, oncologist and neurologist. I was told I had peripheral neuropathy, which was caused by chemotherapy. I even went to the VA Hospital for a complete exam. A leading doctor from MD Anderson told me it would take at least 24 months for it to heal. I canceled a trip to fantasy baseball camp last summer because I couldn't walk. I spent most of my days sitting in a recliner. Not a good life ... for a 34-year-old army veteran. I had one session with you. One session and I could walk without the cane! One session and I could put on my shoes! One session and I had reduced pain! I was totally amazed! I felt the pedals for the first time, when I drove home. (Lucky for Houston.) Within a week I reduced my medication to 1800 mg. After the second session week, to 1200 mg. By the fourth treatment I was taking 900 mg, only at night! I was walking 1/2 mile every morning; working a full day, no longer sleepy and I had 80% feeling in my feet and legs. After one month, not 24! Trish, you're amazing! Your knowledge of muscles and skeletal structure is amazing. You isolated the problem on first sight. You treated the problem, you relieved my pain, you brought the feeling back to my legs and feet and you made my wife look like a genius. You gave me 'the Stick' to roll my muscles. That's a great tool. I have told my doctors, I have told many people about you. I've told my Cancer and Neuropathy support groups about you. I've told my mother about you. And I have thanked God for you. I recommend to anyone, with any discomfort, to definitely give Trish a visit. They will not regret it. I was never a believer in testimonials ... but believe this one! Trish is the best. You made me feel at ease and eased my pain. Thank you! Rhon-Anthony T. Green