Balance Chiropractic Wellness Centre
2185 Logan St. Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 791.4002
2185 Logan St. Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 791.4002
The Chiropractic Care You Need And Want...
Dr. Teri is a....
* 2001 Magna Cum Laude Graduate of Life University* Honors Graduate of the University of Florida
* Member of the Chiropractic Honorary Society
* Webster Certified
* Who's Who Recipient
* The International Chiropractic Pediatric Association
* The American Pregnancy Association
* The Holistic Pediatric Association
* Professor at the St. Petersburg College
* Member of the Tampa Bay Birth Network
* Currently working on her Diplomate in Chiropractic Pediatrics
Why I Became A Chiropractor
It all started in sixth grade. I began to suffer from headaches. At first they would not happen often but when they would occur I would be unable to open my jaw and I would be in bed for days. Then it started to happen more frequently.
I went to the dentist and was given braces and a day splint. This helped
some. However, after the braces were removed I again began getting
headaches. By this time I pretty much had a headache daily but only
considered it one if Iwas stuck in bed with it. So began my quest for
help...
I went the medical route. I was told I had TMJ syndrome. I was told that I had classic migraines. I was told that I suffered from depression. I was told that it was hormonal. I was told that it was all in my head.
I was given a full spectrum of drugs. I was put on 1000mg of aspirin daily. I was put on birth control. I was given muscle relaxants, strong painkillers and numerous cycles of steriods. Iwas then given antidepressants
That was it! I was tired of the whole game. I was now 20 years old and could not deal with it anymore. I decided to have surgery on my jaw. It seemed there was nothing else left to do. It was affecting my life so much and studying for college was becoming unbearable - I wanted to go to medical school. Six months after the surgery it all came back - the surgery was $30,000 AND IT DID NOTHING!
Luckily for me at the time my Dad started seeing a Chiropractor for his shoulder. He also was tired of the medical "answers" and went as a last resort.
I began seeing his Chiropractor and no it was not cured overnight. It took time. I kept going and after a month or so I was taking less aspirin, then suddenly I stopped taking all prescriptions. Even my dull headaches were beginning to go away. I was so happy. Then I saw how much my Chiropractor loved his job. It was then that I decided I wanted to become a Chiropractor.
Chiropractic has opened my eyes to so many other wonderful life decisions. Chiropractic is a beautiful basic life solution. I know when I care for my patients I am not treating back pain, neck pain, or any other ailments. Rather I am opening up blocked pathways so that the body can express itself and heal itself. Your body is a wonderful machine that wants to move toward health - I just help remove the interference and let it do the rest.
It all started in sixth grade. I began to suffer from headaches. At first they would not happen often but when they would occur I would be unable to open my jaw and I would be in bed for days. Then it started to happen more frequently.
I went to the dentist and was given braces and a day splint. This helped
some. However, after the braces were removed I again began getting
headaches. By this time I pretty much had a headache daily but only
considered it one if Iwas stuck in bed with it. So began my quest for
help...I went the medical route. I was told I had TMJ syndrome. I was told that I had classic migraines. I was told that I suffered from depression. I was told that it was hormonal. I was told that it was all in my head.
I was given a full spectrum of drugs. I was put on 1000mg of aspirin daily. I was put on birth control. I was given muscle relaxants, strong painkillers and numerous cycles of steriods. Iwas then given antidepressants
That was it! I was tired of the whole game. I was now 20 years old and could not deal with it anymore. I decided to have surgery on my jaw. It seemed there was nothing else left to do. It was affecting my life so much and studying for college was becoming unbearable - I wanted to go to medical school. Six months after the surgery it all came back - the surgery was $30,000 AND IT DID NOTHING!
Luckily for me at the time my Dad started seeing a Chiropractor for his shoulder. He also was tired of the medical "answers" and went as a last resort.
I began seeing his Chiropractor and no it was not cured overnight. It took time. I kept going and after a month or so I was taking less aspirin, then suddenly I stopped taking all prescriptions. Even my dull headaches were beginning to go away. I was so happy. Then I saw how much my Chiropractor loved his job. It was then that I decided I wanted to become a Chiropractor.
Chiropractic has opened my eyes to so many other wonderful life decisions. Chiropractic is a beautiful basic life solution. I know when I care for my patients I am not treating back pain, neck pain, or any other ailments. Rather I am opening up blocked pathways so that the body can express itself and heal itself. Your body is a wonderful machine that wants to move toward health - I just help remove the interference and let it do the rest.
