It got so bad I could not pick up my 17-month old daughter. I had gone to my medical doctor who prescribed muscle relaxants, but they did not help. I had no doubts or fear to try chiropractic, as my dad had been a happy chiropractic patient for years. I found the doctor and staff very approachable and received excellent service. After seven visits, I have no low back pain and have also had relief from my asthma. I would highly recommend Healing Frontiers to others.
RL

I came to Healing Frontiers the spring of 2003 with neck, shoulder and elbow pain and numbness in my fingers and hand. I had the neck and shoulder pain for years and had been experiencing the hand numbness for months. The neck pain was at about a 2-3 most of the time, but when it flared it was about a 7 on a scale of 1-10 (10 being worst). The shoulder pain responded to my work load. I had taken aspirin and ibuprofen, which eased the pain, but I got tired of the daily doses. I had been going to a chiropractor for 30 years with fair results – I just hadn’t found the right chiropractor (until NOW)!!! My sister-in-law recommended I try Healing Frontiers. I had no fears – just doubts that chiropractic care had changed and would not be able to correct my ailments.

The reception area of the office is typical of most offices, but the people make it unique. The staff is friendly and professional. The doctor removed all my doubts after the very first session. He explained my problems and the course of treatment in detail. He recommended that I follow his recommended course of treatment for the best results. It took six treatments before the numbness in my hand subsided, but I noticed some immediate results in my neck and shoulder. I would most definitely recommend Healing Frontiers to anyone suffering with pain – and have already! I look forward to my visits to maintain my health!
KE

I have had severe TMJ, headaches and neck tension. I am a Health Educator, so I was aware of the relationship between my symptoms and what was really going on in my mind and spirit. I have never been to a Chiropractor but my family has had wonderful results going to one in Massachusetts. I was looking forward to the physical relief and a new understanding on how I could view what was happening. What an adventure. I started on Jan 7, 2002, and in less than four weeks my headaches had stopped. I have had headaches for most of my adult life, but no more. Shortly after that I began to notice the difference in my jaw. Slowly but surely my jaw went back into place, and I was once more free from the effects of TMJ. I have learned what some of the issues that I needed to change in my life are. Under the gentle, healing hands of Dr. Sardonicus I am well on the way to Wellness. Thank you Dr. Sardonicus for leading the way.
CW

I was a nurse back in 1987 when I worked with Dr. Scott. As I watched each patient emerge from his office I saw each one transformed…from pain to relief, from grumpy to happy, fear to trust. I was so amazed at what I saw over four years working with him that I decided to commit the next six years of my life to become a Doctor of Chiropractic.

Two weeks before I left I was in a car accident, losing motion in my right arm along with severe whiplash. My right arm being essential for use in chiropractic, I was concerned to say the least. Dr. Sardonicus got my arm working and my spine on the right track. I am now a chiropractor.

Dr. Scott also helped coach my husband and me through two healthy home births. It was because of his education and coaching that I’ve learned to become a parent, trusting life, trusting the body, and knowing how important it is to have my whole family in chiropractic care.
He continues to be a mentor for me. You are fortunate to be reading this because it means you are about to begin or continue a health journey with Dr. Scott. He will encourage you to become all you can be. Thank you, Dr. Scott, best of health to you.
Dr. Sofia

Back pain is a familiar complaint – especially for me. Boring details aside, my scoliosis achieved the status of “major,” causing much sciatic discomfort. When a spinal specialist recommended therapy instead of surgery, I leaped for the therapy.

After three months of therapy and four more at a health club, the sciatic nerve was increasingly painful and driving became more difficult. By this time we had moved from Massachusetts to New Hampshire.
What to do? Who to call? Everyone was an unknown, and I always had trouble with unknowns! Remember those algebra equations? Our son-in-law helped me choose – he was the “guinea pig” – as he injured his back while visiting. When he received an emergency treatment with Dr. Sardonicus and was water-skiing two days later, my sometimes lethargic brain went into gear.

Chiropractic care? Me?? I’d never entertained the idea. Just the thought of cracking and crunching! Yuk! Two weeks later, fortified by a little courage and a lot of pain, I called Dr. Sardonicus for an appointment. His staff patiently explained that I would not become a pretzel.

My first visit was filled with trepidation and fear of cracking noises. Instead, I found an interested, competent doctor examining me with a thoroughness resembling a workout. (More for him than me as I was lying down on the job!)

It was my return visit, the following day (not three months later) that Dr. Sardonicus explained his finding and treatment plan. Did I agree to begin? Here was someone willing to tackle my back! Of course I agreed!
Trust is “elementary, Watson,” especially in achieving a goal! I’ve come to trust Dr. Sardonicus to help me to improve my health. I relax as he works his “magic” because I trust him. Nothing is accomplished without some degree of discomfort, but pain becomes relative to the improvements I see and feel!

Do I still exercise? Faithfully! And no, I’m not naturally motivated! Motivation comes easily, however, when you envision a life without movement! My progress has been marked by an increased energy, an easier gait, and miraculously I can now touch both shoulders while seated!

Dr. Sardonicus encourages me to continue my exercise program which consists of treadmill and weights three times a week and swimming twice a week. I golf one day on the weekends. And, of course, I do floor exercises three times a day which Dr. Sardonicus keeps adding to – and adding to – and adding to!
Needless to say, I am thrilled with my progress and am feeling good about myself. Thank you, Dr. Sardonicus! Why didn’t a medical doctor ever recommend chiropractic care???
CF

I had low back pain for several weeks and then – suddenly one day it “got ugly very fast.” On a scale of 1 to 10, pain was a 10. I completely lost the ability to sit, lie, use the toilet, dress, walk, work or drive. The pain caused nausea, vomiting and near black-outs.

I arrived at Healing Frontiers with a bulging disc. The pain was agonizing. There was extreme involuntary tightening of my lower back and abdomen. I also suffered from extreme pain and spasms in my lower right back with shooting pains down my right leg and shooting pains into both sides of my lower abdomen.
I work out of town and had paid an emergency visit to a former family chiropractor (my first visit) 1½ hours away from home because I could not drive home to Wolfeboro. I experienced very minor relief; it didn’t really help. That chiropractor provided me with no information on what was happening to my body.

I do not take medications, but the pain was so bad I took a handful of Advil, with no results. I also tried self-massage and ice, but neither had any impact on alleviating the pain. I was so desperate I took a large show of whiskey. That caused more vomiting.

I had been a client of Dr. Steve Clark, ND, and totally believe in Naturopathic and Chiropractic care. I instinctively knew Dr. Sardonicus could help me. All my dealings with everyone at Healing Frontiers were great. The people were helpful, personal, committed, and caring. It was obvious that they are dedicated to helping people heal.

I was not afraid of the treatment; however, I was terrified that I had “screwed myself up” and it would take a long time to get back to work, normalcy, and a fitness lifestyle. That was not the case! Dr. Sardonicus explained my condition, explained the treatment he would use and recommended a treatment plan. I knew Dr. Sardonicus was a healer and had the knowledge and skills to help me. Initially I had to lie on my back on the floor three times a day, ice, and do special exercises to loosen the area; lots of rest.
I got relief the very first visit and from there improved with each visit. After approximately 10 visits (5x/week for 2 weeks), I felt much better. I continued 4x/week for another week, 3x/week and down to twice a week.

I would absolutely, definitely recommend Healing Frontiers. I will be eternally grateful to them. I shudder to think where I would have been without their help and skills.
TM

Alex had difficulty breathing since he was a baby. Alex has an extremely difficult sleeping and his breathing was particularly labored at night. Several times a week I would have Alex in the shower with warm mist trying to help him breathe. Almost monthly his breathing would become so labored that it was necessary to take him to the emergency room. At the ER they put him on the “breathing machine.” This helped Alex’s breathing but the hissing noise and stream from the mask frightened him.

I took Alex to Dr. Sardonicus when he was about three years old. Alex has had fewer asthma attacks, and when he does suffer from one, a visit to Dr. Sardonicus will improve his breathing usually within 30 minutes of an adjustment. We have not been back to the ER since.

I was suffering from headaches. I had a dull ache behind my left eye, but often it was so bad I would get nauseous. The headaches were debilitating. They would last half an hour or more and would never go away without rest.

The medical doctor offered no help for my headaches. I had been going to a chiropractor years before for back pain, so I consulted with Dr. Sardonicus. Dr. Sardonicus was very encouraged that he could help with my headaches. He recommended exercises, mid-day rest every day, and to increase my water intake.

About three months of chiropractic treatments reduced my headaches by 90%; another month eliminated them entirely for almost a year. The headaches are back a little but I continue my chiropractic care and cranial massage therapy.

I would tell anyone who is sick, suffering or in pain to definitely try chiropractic! I think chiropractic is great!
MA

Tanner came into the world through a fairly uncomplicated delivery, no forceps, no additional force. He was a good-natured baby, not fussy, and sleeping well. However, Tanner’s head was crooked. He favored his head in one direction, and it sat flat on one side. The pediatrician suggested physical therapy, but I was afraid of physical therapy for a two-month old baby. My sister-in-law came to Dr. Sardonicus and also her children and encouraged me to bring Tanner. I finally made the call to Dr. Sardonicus. I was afraid of chiropractic and afraid to be bringing my two-month old son.

What I found was a very pleasant office, a great staff, and Dr. Sardonicus has helped Tanner’s head. Looking at him now – just five months later – you can’t tell his head was crooked and listing to one side. Now Tanner and my other son, Cameron, regularly visit Dr. Sardonicus. Cameron, five, will tell me, “Mom, I need to get cracked.” I call Dr. Sardonicus for chiropractic care before calling the pediatrician. He has helped my boys and my husband.

I tell everyone I know about chiropractic care and how wonderful it is.
DB, mom

My daughter-in-law suggested I try chiropractic for my persistent low back pain as she had experienced good results under chiropractic care. The pain had pestered me for quite some time and was sometimes quite painful, so I began my care in Florida and had about nine treatments with mixed success.

Upon returning to New Hampshire, I began seeing Dr. Sardonicus in June of 2001. I found his staff very helpful and the doctor very professional. Dr. Sardonicus used a different treatment method than I had experienced in Florida. After the sixth treatment, the pain going down the front of my left leg was gone, and the restless leg syndrome on the right leg was also gone.

I highly recommend chiropractic care. It is a painless way to get help for back problems and other problems.
AH

My mom and dad are patients of Dr. Sardonicus and get regular chiropractic care. They encouraged me to call and get help for my daily headaches. I had lots of pressure in my head with pain between my shoulder blades running up my neck to the back of my head. I didn’t know what was causing my pressure and pain; I just knew it had to get better. I knew from my parents that chiropractic care worked, so I called Dr. Sardonicus’ office. Dr. Sardonicus’ office was very relaxing and pleasant. It was not at all like most doctors’ offices. I did not feel nervous.

Dr. Sardonicus gave me a thorough examination and recommended a treatment plan to see him three times a week for three weeks, twice a week for two weeks, and then every other week. In addition, he gave me exercises to do daily. After several weeks, I felt much improvement.

It is now several months later and I feel really good. In addition, the chiropractic care has helped my moods. I am much happier and healthier now. I would recommend chiropractic care for anyone not feeling well. I share my experience with others; I tell them about my head and shoulders, but also about the great improvement of my moods. I am amazed what your back has to do with other parts of your body. Chiropractic care is great; I highly recommend it.
KM

I was suffering from severe menstrual cramps. The cramps were so bad that the pain from them caused me nausea. This has been going on for about four months, and each month the pain got worse. For one whole day each menstrual cycle, I could not even move around. I would lay all day, curled up. It simply hurt too much to do anything else. I had tried painkillers, cramp bark tea, and homeopathic medicines. Finally, my mother suggested that chiropractic care might help. I had never been to a chiropractor and doubted that it would help.

When I came to Dr. Sardonicus’ office, the doctor and staff were very helpful, not pushy. It was clear that their main goal is to assist people in getting better. The doctor told me to eat right, drink lots of water, and do my back stretches. After the second visit the pain lessened and continued to get better, until now I can say I am pain free!

Other family members are under chiropractic care. Dr. Sardonicus has helped my brother with his scoliosis, and my brother is now also pain free.

I would suggest that anyone try chiropractic. Even if you think your aches and pains have nothing to do with your back, you might be surprised at what the chiropractor can do for you. I tell everyone about chiropractic care and how it has personally helped my family and me. I highly recommend it. I love chiropractic care and can’t wait until my next appointment.
RB

As I sat in Dr. Scott Sardonicus’ office, I watched my husband hobble into his therapy room in extreme pain. He had suffered for years from lower back pain (in the 5^th lumbar region) and at times looked like Spiderman – all humped over and walking with a stiff gait, grimacing in anguish just to make it to the bathroom let alone go out.

I soon saw a before and after man emerge from the doctor’s office. The after image stood straight, tall, limber, and appeared years younger in his gait. Wow! This was too good to believe. He returns on a schedule to maintain his progress which continues to improve.

But I just knew that was not my problem. I was constantly light-headed or dizzy. I had been to doctors in Florida and had CAT scans and neurological tests (EEGs) with wires glued to my scalp. I might have been the first human being to be contacted by Aliens but no one could give me any relief. You can’t imagine what it is like living and wondering if you even went to the movies, grocery store, church, etc. Would I make it back home before it hit – would I go into a panic attack just traumatized over the thoughts of the dizziness grabbing me again?

Dr. Sardonicus came forward one day as he finished with my husband, shook my hand, and said, “How are you feeling? Would you like me just to check you out?” Well, I thought what the heck. I filled out the New Patient Form and found myself penning my way through the good, the bad, and the ugly – dizziness sometimes so severe I could barely crawl back home.

The golden hands began to fly over my body discovering things such as a curve in my spine and neck subluxations. I never imagined! He told me I might feel some discomfort but honestly, it didn’t matter for within a few sessions I began to discover I could go into stores, walk down the street, and most importantly, forget I had the problem.

My life was coming back to me!!! I too continue to visit on a reduced schedule just to make sure I will not return to the shell I was. I told the good news to dear friends who actually knew what my life was like. I didn’t even want to drive my car – not anymore – just try to take it away from me! Now it is spring and I find myself thinner (twenty pounds worth) and working out in the garden again. My life has returned!!!
TC

My daughter Nellie suffered from asthma and allergies. She has a runny nose and sneezing, difficulty breathing, and rough, dry skin. Nellie did not have a lot of pain, but she was dependent on an inhaler and medications. She took Flonaise, Albuterol, and bronchial cough medications.

My husband was the first to try chiropractic; he was just tired of all the medications. We were not sure if chiropractic would help Nellie, but we definitely wanted to try this alternative. Dr. Sardonicus suggested low sugar, lots of water, and assured us we could call him any time (day or night) when Nellie had an attack.

The progress was slow at first, but constant, and well worth it! Our whole family is now under regular maintenance chiropractic care. I would recommend chiropractic care, and I have recommended it to many others – especially families with allergic children. Chiropractic care can’t hurt and it could change your life.

I would not give up chiropractic care for our family and most especially, Nellie. She is hardly on any medication at all any longer. Need I say more…
WI, mom

I’m twelve years old and got a big bald spot in the back of my head from a pinched nerve. This bald spot had been there for about one year, and was about 3” in circumference. I had tried massage and special shampoos but they did not work. The bald spot was still there. We did not want to try medications, so my mom spoke to her chiropractor. He said he could help.

Mom took me to the chiropractor, and I liked him. He said I should come once a month, which I did. About three months later my hair started growing back. I’m so happy I don’t ever want my mom to cut my hair again!

Chiropractic has also helped with my mom’s whiplash and my step-dad’s shoulder pain. I would definitely recommend chiropractic for everyone!
LF

I arrived at Healing Frontiers in September 2002 with two ruptured discs and a pinched sciatic nerve. I was in constant pain; it interrupted my sleep every night; had difficult driving my car; and extreme difficulty walking any distance. The pain radiated down my right side from my hip to my foot. The pain was a level 9 on a scale of one to ten. Other treatments I had tried included medication, physically therapy, and massage. All these treatments provided on relief or change. I had even also tried chiropractic care elsewhere – no change. My medication was Aleve, Advil and even a muscle relaxant prescribed by the orthopedic doctor.

A friend told me not to give up – to try Healing Frontiers. I was doubtful any change could be made, but it was my last step before surgery. I did not think it would make any difference as all previous attempts had failed, but I had to try rather than “face the knife.”

Immediately upon entering the office I found the staff and doctors professional and friendly. The doctor suggested I start with a strict regimen of three visits per week to begin; he added exercise as I started to improve.

It has taken less than a year to be completely free from the original problem. I did NOT need surgery, and I can lead a normal life with no pain. If I had been more focused on exercise as indicated, I think things would have progressed much faster. I definitely feel Dr. Sardonicus helped me immensely. I would definitely recommend Healing Frontiers to others – and have already. It has been a positive, healthy experience.
RP