My neck problems started after I had children, (20 years ago), and was carrying them around, but only recently had gotten debilitating.  My symptoms began after a stressful time at work, followed by a 16 hour flight to Australia.  I woke up on the flight and could hardly move.  I had excruciating neck and arm pain, as well as a numb finger.  I was not able to drive or cook, and working at my job was very challenging.  I went to a Neurosurgeon and he said surgery was a "Must" for an extruded disc.

The combination of chiropractic at Dr. Stately's and the growing awareness of how I hold tension/stress in my physical body has helped me regain my health.  I have avoided surgery and am completely out of pain.  Dr. Stately sees the whole picture and the miraculous healing capabilities within our bodies.  He is also warm and very personable.  He will not stop until he figures out what the body needs.  Not to mention, Dr. Stately's office works like a charm.  I have never had to wait long as it seems like everyone is working together!

~Nola Casserly

12/7/09

I have had severe arthritis in my back, hands, knees, ankles, and feet for the last 15-20 years.  I have also had various broken bones and back injuries over the years.  My legs were hurting all the time and I was having problems grasping things with my hands.

The Doctor did give me Naproxen for the swelling in my knees, which did help, but I wanted to be more comfortable.

Since I have been seeing Dr. Stately, all of my joints are moving more freely, my feet no longer go numb, and my back feels much better.  The staff is kind and helpful and Dr. Stately is a Godsend!

~Marykay Rodarte

11/18/08

I started seeing Dr. Stately after a car accident and had mid and upper back pain.  I also had severe positional dizziness as a result of the accident.  Prior to that, I had low back pain and temporal mandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction for several years.  Therefore, I experienced pain and stiffness in my jaw most mornings.

My mid and upper back pain started the next day or so after the accident and progressed with time.  I had my back pain and TMJ dysfunction for more than five years prior.

Due to these symptoms, I would get tired very quickly and with added stress, I always had knots and masses in my shoulders that would turn into a headache.  My back pain was agonizing at times and the dizziness made me extremely nervous while driving and attempting to change a lane because I didn't know when the dizzy spell would hit me again. 

I had tried injections with numbing medications for my lower back and that made the pain more intense.  I also tried acupuncture for the upper and mid back pain and it seemed to help for the first 1-2 days after treatment and then the pain would come back.  I irrigated my ears to improve the dizziness based on my primary care doctor's recommendation and that was not helpful either.  As for my TMJ, I have been wearing a night guard to prevent clenching teeth, however, my jaw was out of alignment.  I avoided taking medications because if I were to take pain killers everyday, I would have become addicted.  Regular massage seemed to take the edge off of the pain too.

A colleague at work referred me to Dr. Stately, for which I am very grateful.  I started care at Stately Chiropractic in July of 2010.  Dr. Stately does everything in his power to help relieve his patient's symptoms as fast as possible with as few treatments as necessary.  He gives advice on how to avoid future episodes of back pain, dizziness, or whatever the problem may be.  Dr. Stately's bedside manner and caring approach distinguish him from other practitioners. 

On a pain scale, with 0 being no pain and 10 being the most excruciating pain, my lower, mid, and upper back pain have reduced from an 8-9 down to a 1-2.  My dizziness was completely gone after a twenty minute exercise with Dr. Stately.  As for my TMJ, the pain and stiffness in my jaw has decreased dramatically.  I was so used to the jaw pain that after Dr. Stately's manipulations, I could not believe how relaxed my face had become.

Dr. Stately's office is far from an ordinary Chiropractic office.  He uses a holistic approach that is focused on the overall well being of his patients not just the back pain or the problematic area.  Along with the use of advancements in medical technology to solve problems, Dr. Stately involves his patients in their care plan.  Dr. Stately's staff treated me with respect, integrity, and consideration in my journey to become pain free.  Everybody is caring, respectful, and competent at Dr. Stately's office.  Thank you for helping me in my journey to wellness and better health.  I feel wonderful!

~Nahid Kahi  September, 2010

I started with Dr. Stately about 1 month ago after a neighbor who had similar wrist symptoms referred him. I made an appointment because of my wrist being stiff, sore, and painful.  I also had forearm, neck, mid back, lower back, knee, and foot pain for about 8 years.

I cannot remember what activity started my wrist pain, but it had been about 4 months of debilitating pain.  Discomfort became soreness, soreness became pain, and I could not write, drive, play games, play piano, knit, lift, rotate or grip anything without a lot of pain in my right wrist.  I could not open doors, bottles or even a remote.  I had neck and back pain for about 8 years and it possibly started after being rear-ended twice.  I started hunching because sitting and standing straight was painful.  I hunched more and more until I could not straighten at all.  I would have to limit standing and sitting for long periods and I would have occasional debilitating pain and would not be able to turn my head.

I went to 3 Orthopedic Surgeons for my wrist, back, and knees.  All of them were specialists in their field.  For the most part, they did not listen, failed to think critically, only proposed braces, surgery, drugs, or nothing for my ailments. 

Dr. Stately  is nice, personable, and passionate about improving lives. He listens to you and customizes your care.  In a nutshell, I can sit and stand straighter and more comfortably than I have in the past 8 years.  I can walk normally (gait), turn my head, and have completely regained pain-free use of my wrist including piano, computer, knitting, writing, lifting, rotating, driving, and even using a knife and fork!

Everyone in the office is genuinely friendly and helpful.  The service at Stately Chiropractic is above and beyond.  The physiotherapy and adjustments work wonders!  My appointments are actually something I look forward to instead of dreading.  I have never had to wait longer than 5 minutes to be seen vs. an hour or more at other doctor's offices.  Seeing Dr. Stately is the best thing that has happened to me in a long time, maybe ever!

~Jennifer Gummerman 11/2/10

I started seeing Dr. Stately about a year ago.  I had lower back pain on and off for forty years and neck pain for 2 months.  I had not done anything traumatic. The pain was just there. 

I had tried MD's, OD's, other DC's, all were no help. I found Dr. Stately from a friend's massage therapist recommendation.

In addition to being well credentialled, Dr. Stately is attentive and explains things clearly and understandably.  Most important are the results.  I have no more neck pain and considerably less back pain.

Every staff member is courteous, caring, and knowledgeable.

~Tom Burr  12/8/10

I first began treatment with Dr. Stately seven years ago for whiplash I suffered in an automobile collision.  Upon my initial visit I felt tremendous relief from the neck, upper back pain and headaches I was suffering at that time and after a series of treatments which followed, I was not only pain free but felt better than I had before my accident had occurred. And for the first time in my adult life, my posture was perfect.

I'd been to other chiropractors in the past but never dealt with one as supremely competent or caring as Dr. Stately.  Their working methods also all seemed inferior to his as well.  At the offices of the others, I would be ushered from the lobby straight into a room where the chiropractor would immediately proceed administering adjustments.  But at Stately Chiropractic, the patient first undergoes a ten to fifteen minute session of massage with a therapist.

Not only is this extremely therapeutic but it relaxes the body so afterward, when Dr. Stately adjusts your physique, the adjustments seem to be much deeper and more permanent.  After the adjustments, the patient is then given a thirty minute massage by one of the highly competent therapists on his staff which is so relaxing it was sometimes all I could do to force myself from nodding off.

As fate would have it, a few months ago I was again smashed into from behind by the vehicle of yet another reckless driver.  Once again suffering from the pangs of whiplash, I sought the services of Dr. Stately and obtained the same excellent results.

During one of our sessions, Dr. Stately mentioned that though I was now seven years older, for some reason my body was responding much better to the adjustments he was performing upon me and wondered if I had made any significant changes to my lifestyle in the intervening years since my previous series of treatments.  I told him I had become a vegetarian five years earlier and he enouraged me to remain one since my body seemed to be responding so well to the change in my diet.

I encourage anyone suffering from neck or back pain to go to Stately Chiropractic and afterward you will wish everything else in your life was doing as well as your spine. 

Kenny Elliott   ~March 1, 2011

I sought treatment from Dr. Stately due to severe lower back, hip, and leg pain.  I had this pain intermittently for 2 years.  The symptoms began as lower back pain which spread to deep right hip pain from overexertion from golf and racquetball.  The pain after golf & racquetball would last for 3 days.  I ended up on pain meds throughout the day.  I also went through 2 rounds of physical therapy, which were 3 mos. for each round. 

I found Dr. Stately's office through my daughter and a friend who had recently treated at Stately Chiropractic.  I started my care on March 17, 2011.  Within 2 visits I was completely off my pain pills and was, in fact, completely pain free.  I had increased range of motion and flexibility. 

Dr. Stately is very friendly and engaging.  He talks directly about both diagnosis and type of treatment, as well as its purpose.  The overall approach to the treatment is very common sense, natural, and hands on.  It combines stretching, deep tissue muscle work, and adjustments...treating both bones and muscle groups.

The entire staff at Stately Chiropractic is friendly and helpful as well.  Everyone knows their stuff! I have already referred one friend for treatment!!!  I highly recommend Stately Chiropractic Group!

David Wilhelm    ~April 7, 2011

Dr. Stately & The Chiropractic Group

This letter is a long overdue thanks.  As you may or may not have known, after suffering a spiral fracture to my right leg, and then being away from the ocean for over a year and a half, I was a different person - and not in a good way.  Casts, crutches, pain meds, and canes are a curse for anyone, especially a young, energetic person, who typically exercises on a daily basis.  When I came to your facility, I was unable to walk without a cane, and I had a 6" plate and 14 screws in my leg.  I was saddened and scared.  I was worried I may never be able to walk normal again. 

Dr. Stately, you and your team are amazing!  The physio therapy you provided before and after my surgery catapulted me back to the lineup of life.  Your holistic approach to my overall health and recovery were awesome.  The healing energy, positivity, and solid therapy provided, helped me heal to the best extent possible.  I now run daily with my dog, mountain bike, and am surfing better than ever.  My wife and I are expecting our first child soon, and I'm so happy I will be able to run and play normally, when that day comes!

I cannot begin to truly repay you for what you and your group have done.  All I can say, is anyone that has the opportunity to work with the Stately Chiropractic Group should jump at the chance.  They are wonderful people, and I am stoked we crossed paths. 

Most Sincerely,

Glenn Tomasyan   ~December, 2011