Testimonials

I could barely walk when I had my first treatment and not without pain. After a few laser treatments’, I could feel the difference and after twelve, it was unbelievable! I come back once a month now for treatment and with exercise, I feel like a different person. It is a far cry from eighteen months ago when the orthopaedic surgeon thought I used a wheel chair. Way to go, Janice! (Nurse and Laser Technician)

I really appreciated “the whole approach” to illness and a realistic assessment of recovery.  I do think this clinic is doing what others are not. I would highly recommend this clinic to others especially to others with very chronic pain. All the best to the team of professionals.

I suffered from bursitis for three years. I’m a very active and working fifty-eight year old female. I had gone to physio, massage and even acupuncture in those three years. I cut out some work and even some of my exercise programs that I had been doing for years. The worst thing was that at times, I couldn’t do my power-walking and running at all. I would leave home to go and enjoy my run and have to return home after an hour or so. So much pain in my hip and front quad! So much frustration and stress!

So I decided to go in March of this year to get a Cortisone shot. It helped, as it stopped the pain; but my hip still had a very painful knot the size of my hand. I heard “Avalon Laser” being advertised on the radio and decided to try. Went to Dr. Lawlor (chiropractor) there and he sent me to laser. Within one day I was relieved: No Knot or Pain! The second day I actually ran again!

Unbelievable! The Best investment I have ever made.

I have my Power and Ego back! Thank you Dr. Lawlor and Staff,

Margaret C. St. John’s

In the fall of 2010 I received eight low intensity Laser Therapy (LILT) treatments for chronic pain in my shoulders and lower back areas. (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Fibromyalgia is a management challenge) The relief I experienced from the pain in these two areas allowed me to reduce chiropractic and massage and to eliminate pain medication at the same time my husband who had pain in his left scaffold bone (a small bone in the wrist) from many years of playing golf, received ten LILT treatments to his left wrist. He was pain free for the 2011 golf season. We have embraced this healing modality to help maintain our well-being and highly recommend its application for others.

I had a motor vehicle accident in 1991 and subsequent slip and fall about six months later in 1992 which caused a disc in my low back to bulge. I sought chiropractic treatment and continued for a number of years, but my pain never really went away. For twelve-plus years I was without any type of treatment. As result my lower back pain became chronic. While dealing with this pain, I was also trying to manage the pain of migraines that would last for days and sometimes weeks. I was combining over-the-counter pain medication and muscle relaxers just to try to get some relief and nothing was working.

In June 2011, I went to an open house at Avalon Laser Health and spoke with the staff about the various treatments that were available. Before I left, I made an appointment with Dr. Jason Lawlor for an assessment. Making that appointment was my first step on the road to recovery.

I started seeing Dr. Lawlor regularly for back and neck adjustments. There were good days and there were bad. But, for the first time in many years, there were good days. As part of my treatment, I later started massage therapy sessions to supplement the chiropractic. The first improvement was that my migraines started to ease off which allowed me to concentrate on my back. When I plateaued with my recovery, my treatment was augmented with laser therapy. I was told to expect about six treatments before I found the full benefit due to the fact I was a chronic pain sufferer. The next morning, I could get out of bed without the roll-out-carefully motion that had become my life. From that day forward, my recovery progressed. I now have a chiropractic adjustment once a month and a massage therapy session once a month. My migraines have pretty much been eliminated; and when I do get a bad headache, a normal dose of over-the-counter works.

The treatment I am receiving at Avalon Laser Health has given me my life back and I cannot thank everyone enough for that. Something so simple as an autumn walk in Bowring Park no longer is a painful chore. For the first time in two decades, I went on a five kilometre hike this summer. I can get in and out of my car without cringing. I now live like a normal person. I still think, ”that didn’t hurt” pretty much every time I move. But the thing is – it didn’t hurt! For years, my husband used to have to help me stand up from sitting on the couch. Now, when I stand up easily on my own, he smiles and shakes his head, still not believing what he is seeing. Not being in constant pain allows me to deal with the normal stresses at work and home more easily, which in turn minimizes stress.

One very nice discovery was made during a chiropractic treatment. I have had weakness in one of my legs which had been progressively getting worse. Normally this wouldn’t be too worrisome, but for me it was a significant problem – I have Multiple Sclerosis. During my treatment, Dr. Lawlor found the nerve that duplicated the onset of weakness in my leg; something that no other doctor could find. This was a twofold beneficial discovery: (1) it was a problem that could be and was treated and (2) the weakness wasn’t the result of a progression of my MS. I still have a little weakness, but nothing to cause problems.

I exercise at home as part of my ongoing treatment and recovery and hope one day to walk into the gym to start a strength training program. I go on a long walk whenever I can and always take the stairs to get to the clinic.

What amazes me the most is that I had forgotten that there can be a life without pain, and what a wonderful life it is!

My name is Michelle Smith. In 2009, I had a slip and fall accident and broke my tailbone. It actually detached itself and is lodged in my left buttock. I had tried every treatment available to me: acupuncture, chiropractic, osteopath massage, physio, steroid injections; whereby I would have to be hospitalized and put to sleep to have my steroid injections. This only lasted a short time as the steroid medication would wear off in about six weeks. Each injection, I got less and less relief.

I went to the chiropractor who treated me since my injury and she suggested laser treatment. I have to admit I was very sceptical as I had not heard of it before and I couldn’t understand why laser treatment would work when all the other treatments and medications didn’t. I refused to take all the narcotics that were pushed at me as I wanted a treatment to help me regain my life back and not a pill that would make me feel like I was “stupid”.

I researched Avalon Laser Health and with the encouragement of my chiropractor I made an appointment. I was greeted with such compassion and medical expertise that I decided to give it a try. I was informed that my case was not one that they were really familiar with, as not many people actually detach their tailbone. The treatment s began 2-3 times a week with a chiropractic consultation after each week to see how I was progressing. I had massage therapy each week as well. During the weeks ahead, I could not believe how this treatment gave me my life back. I am back to work and living a somewhat normal life.

The laser treatment cannot fix my tailbone, but because of the way that I have to sit to get comfortable it was causing other problems with my back, neck arms and circulation. It was the laser treatment, massage and many exercises that were given to me to do at the clinic and at home that helped reduce the inflammation and swelling to my body that now enables me to do things in my life that I never thought would be possible again.

I have recommended Avalon Laser Health to many people and I highly recommend it to people who want a pain-free life.

I am 63 years old and was suffering with back problems for approximately three years and on June 26, 2010, my doctor sent me for a C.T. scan of Lumbar Spine. The results showed degenerative disc disease, paracentral disc bulges, vacuum disc phenomena and anterior osteopyte formation at level L3/4, L4/5, L5/S1, and the bulges were causing neural foraminal stenosis. The answer for this chronic pain was to control the pain with medication. I was filled with fear of an addiction and decided to take control of my health.

I was no longer able to do house work, volunteer at the local hospital and had difficulty playing my piano… It broke my heart! I cried a lot. I felt I had no control over my life anymore. I had lost the ability to do what matters most and my future seemed hopeless. In our research our daughter found Avalon Laser and after a site visit I decided to give laser treatments a try- and I felt no discomfort during the treatment. After thirteen treatments I have gotten back control of my life without chronic pain medication.

Since returning home I attend aqua fitness at the local YMCA three times a week, attending to my duties as a volunteer, playing my piano at home and at our local church and I assist my husband with house work, not bad and each day is getting better. I can’t say enough good things about the incredible health benefits I have experienced. It’s turning my life around. I feel human again!!!

I would be remiss if I didn’t express my thanks to the staff; they were very professional; however, in this professionalism they expressed concern and by their actions have made this a very positive and healthy experience.

My name is Ann Marie Alacoque. I have been using laser therapy at Avalon Laser Health Clinic since February 2009. When I started going to the clinic I was on long-term disability leave from my job and had already been off work since January 2006; I could not sit or stand for any length of time; I could not lift things and I had no energy. During the past year, I have received low intensity laser therapy steadily at the Avalon Laser Clinic. This has been supplemented with various treatments at the clinic such as physiotherapy, acupuncture, massage and athletic therapy. Since receiving treatment from the clinic, I have returned to work full time and even taken up yoga classes. The staff at Avalon Laser Health Clinic has been fantastic! They have given me programs tailored to my needs that have worked over a period of time; they have been caring and very professional. I am so happy to be back on track in my life thanks to the Avalon Laser Health Clinic.

Hi, my name is Colleen M. I’m from Conception Bay South, Newfoundland.

I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in March ’09. I was in a lot of pain, which was so severe that I even fell. By this time the doctors had me on different pain relievers trying to help with the pain, to get me through my day at work. My husband saw this write up in The Evening Telegram on living without pain by using laser treatment. I was ready to try anything at that point. I checked out their website. The next day I called. My first appointment was on October 19th, which was my assessment. The physiotherapist gave me exercises to do & I had my first laser treatment on that day. From October 19th to October 29th I had five laser treatments. I’ve been pain-free since October 29th. There’s NO SIDE EFFECTS from this laser treatment. All the people there were very helpful in answering my questions and I felt very comfortable with the staff. I did have my doubts, but not anymore. Laser treatment isn’t a cure for osteoarthritis but it attacks the inflammation that causes the pain of osteoarthritis. If my pain comes back I’ll be going back for more treatments.

Go ahead give it a try; you have nothing to lose, only the pain. No I’m not getting paid for this testimony.

A big bouquet to all the staff at Avalon Laser Health.