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Spine Technology and Rehabilitation
Star Stories
Margie Guinn
Phyllis U.
Rhonda Kennedy
Rodney Sliger
Jo Massaro
James Terry
Margie Guinn
I Can Hold a Pen
“The overall use of my hand is much better.”
“Before regenerative medicine, the four cysts on my finger were getting larger and larger and making it much harder to use my right hand. After treatment, I can hold a pen or pencil much easier than before and the overall use of my hand is much better.
Phyllis U.
Standing Without Spinal Surgery
“After my consultation with Dr. Fortin, I was so at ease with his knowledge and expertise”
I came to STAR because of severe pain that made it so I could hardly stand up. An MRI showed I had a compound fracture to my L3, so my son located several doctors who could treat my pain without spinal surgery. After my consultation with Dr. Fortin, I was so at ease with his knowledge and expertise that I ended up canceling my consultation with the other doctor since I felt I didn’t need a second opinion. Within a week of my appointment I was able to come back in for a kyphoplasty and have my fracture repaired with bone cement. By the time I was in recovery the bone cement already hardened, and I felt immediate relief and had no difficulties standing afterwards.
Rhonda Kennedy
Energy to Function
“Since my treatment, I feel alive again.”
Before my injection, my pain level was preventing me from living. I was unable to do anything without constant pain; even at work the pain level would make it hard to concentrate. Since my treatment, I feel alive again. I am back at the gym exercising; which gives me energy to function in my daily activities. I have already recommended people who live in pain to have the procedure done. Anyone who lives in pain knows that any relief you get is worth it. Thanks to Dr. Fortin who is always finding ways to help his patients to relieve their pain so we can live life again.
Rodney Sliger
No Knee Replacement Necessary
“Since the initial treatment, a booster treatment and mild therapy, I have experienced significant improvement”
I was personally told by two different orthopedic doctors that complete knee replacement was the only cure for my injured, arthritic knee. The cost of knee replacement, and my not-so-stellar history with surgeries, kept me from going that route. Considering the extreme nature and cost of knee replacement, I felt it was wise to try this regenerative medicine first.
I chose to have the regenerating stem cell therapy treatment approximately 8 weeks ago. The results have been good so far. Unlike a replacement which has pretty instant results, this therapy takes longer. Since the initial treatment, a booster treatment and mild therapy, I have experienced significant improvement, which continues even now. I am very happy with my results.
Jo Massaro
Deep Sea Fishing at 64
“It has changed my life so much that my husband is starting soon.”“Regenerative Medicine was recommended to me, and I’m so glad I made that call. I met Dr. Fortin and his staff and felt so comfortable. Dr. Fortin spent time with me to understand every aspect of my health and how it could change my life. My pain level was off the charts on my first visit. I was 64 at the time of my first visit and wanted to believe that I could still have a quality of life.
I went on vacation in March of 2016, where I went deep sea fishing. I wasn’t certain that I would ever have an opportunity to catch anything, let alone a 90″ sailfish! I never would have been able to do this before! This takes commitment and determination. I’m eating healthier and have been in physical therapy. I lived with depression for a long time and feel like a different person today. I have already recommended RM to friend and two are currently seeing Dr. Fortin. It has changed my life so much that my husband is starting soon. I highly recommend that you make an appointment and meet with Dr. Fortin and his staff today. It will be the best call you have made in a long time!” My life now is like it was when I was 20 years old and I am thankful that the good Lord gave them the knowledge to make me well. This is from my heart, not my wallet. If it helps somebody else get well, it’s priceless to me. Try it, you have nothing to lose but get well. Thank you Dr. Fortin and staff for giving my life back.James Terry
A Life Changing Three Days
“Thank you Dr. Fortin and staff for giving my life back.”
“Since 2003, I was not able to do anything. I was on oxygen; could barely take a shower. Now I can mow 5 acres of grass and weeds, shampoo carpet; just about anything I want. I wear oxygen only at night. I sleep 6-8 hours a night, before only 2-3 hours if I was lucky. The program works. Dr. Fortin and staff did things for me that the best doctors in the country couldn’t do.
It had been recommended before but I didn’t listen. I got really bad. Dr. Fortin put me on a diet and in 3 days my whole life changed. I had been to the Mayo Clinic and to Cleveland Clinic, and had the best doctors in the country tell me that they couldn’t help me. Dr. Fortin changed that in 3 days with his treatment. It worked.
I would recommend this to anyone. It is still hard for me to believe I feel this good. You have to do everything he tells you. I had stomach trouble for 30 years. Took Nexium twice a day; I don’t take it anymore. My pain level has dropped and I eat whatever I want.
My life now is like it was when I was 20 years old and I am thankful that the good Lord gave them the knowledge to make me well. This is from my heart, not my wallet. If it helps somebody else get well, it’s priceless to me. Try it, you have nothing to lose but get well. Thank you Dr. Fortin and staff for giving my life back.