10/18/11

Growing up with a quadriplegic father, the importance of my spinal cord was never in question. In fact, it made me more skeptical than ever about having it manipulated.

As an active person and a dance major in college, I developed an annoying pain in my mid-low back. After seeing a physical therapist and the pain persisting, I went to a chiropractor. He put me on a very expensive plan and unrealistic appointment schedule and really didn’t seem to have my health in his best interest. Needless to say, I never went back. I lived with whatever back aches I had and decided I would rather have a sore back than deal with a person I didn’t trust to rearrange my spine.

10 years later, I found myself in need of help. I spent all day in my car for work commuting from Fort Collins to Denver, Golden and Vail. About a year into my job I noticed increasingly bad headaches and migraines that eventually moved into my face and ear. There were mornings when I would jump out of bed, run to the mirror to see if my face had drooped. My entire right side of my face felt different from the left and my head was pounding almost every day. I made an appointment with a dentist because it seemed like it was a pain in my face. The x-rays showed no problems with my teeth or sinus cavity. Second appointment was with an Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist, thinking that perhaps I was having an inner ear infection. Their findings showed nothing. I was just about to see a Neurologist and schedule and MRI. It was then that I was referred to Tate Gentile, DC. I was told that he was a specialist in Migraines. Based on my last experience with a chiropractor, and my general skepticism regarding chiropractic medicine, I refused. But I was getting desperate. My migraines were now causing too much interference with my professional and personal life.

I decided to visit Tate. I shared with him my honest skepticism and overall fears. I shared with him my stories of chiropractors in the past and he listened and understood. After spending about 40 minutes just talking with me, I was ready for my first adjustment. I was petrified, but also, I was ready to be out of pain.
With one single adjustment, I felt a hot flush come over the right side of my face. My migraine was gone. It hasn’t been back since. All of the pain in my face, the drooping sensation, it was all gone. He told me to come back in a week just to follow up. He never put me on some crazy expensive plan, he just put the ball in my court and gave me his recommendations. That was two years ago. I have seen Tate regularly, on a monthly basis, or as needed. My job requires me to be in the car all day and I am confident that his adjustments and care have kept me out of headaches.

The second success story I have from my experience with Tate was regarding women’s health concerns. After seeing my OBGYN for cramping I was diagnosed with a polyp in my uterine lining. The only option given to me was a D & C, which is an outpatient surgery. I was very concerned about having a surgery and felt it may be too soon to make that decision. Tate also recommended that I wait to see if my body would process this polyp on its own. I maintained my regular adjustments and we worked in areas that would be relevant to this area. With my surgery scheduled, I went in for two more ultrasounds and the polyp was still showing up. At my pre-op appointment, one week before my scheduled surgery, I told my doctor that I had a heavier cycle recently and I wanted another ultrasound, just to be sure. He explained that it was highly unlikely that the polyp was gone, but he would order another ultrasound if it made me more comfortable. The next day my ultrasound showed no polyp and my lining had returned to normal. Although the treatment process took a few months, it kept me from undergoing surgery and I was very grateful.

More importantly, when I became pregnant I maintained my visits with Tate. He has made some modifications to the adjustment process, however, I have had a flawless pregnancy with little to no back pain, no morning sickness, and certainly no headaches. I am getting ready to deliver in a few weeks and my OBGYN has informed me that the baby is in position and ready to go. I give Tate a lot of credit for maintaining my health throughout and contributing to the health of my child.

These are just specific examples of how my experience has helped change my life and my health. He has kept me out of surgery and MRI’s. There have been many days in between of little differences and I always look forward to my adjustments. I feel it is important to be responsible for your own health. I also believe in leading a lifestyle that is preventative rather than reactionary with regard to your health. I found that my experience with Tate provided me health care that I believe in and changed my opinion, in general, about chiropractic medicine.
Thanks Tate!!!

I KNOW THAT I SAVE LIVES–I know that people can not live an optimal life through a sub-optimal nervous system.  I know that life flows down from the brain to the body, to all the cells of my body, and I express my LIFE.  I know that every part of my life is experienced through the 5 senses, all neurological senses, that take in the information the world gives me.  I react, I smile, I cry, I laugh, I get angry, I smile, I get excited, I digest, I breath, I sleep, I sweat, I exercise, all through my nervous system.

I live my life through my nervous system and I know if there is any interference in that nervous system I can not live an optimal life; and if I can not live an optimal life, then I’m not moving towards life, I am moving towards death.  I adjust and remove interference in the nervous system.  I SAVE LIVES.

When I had surgery a couple years ago, my gynecologist told me that it would be very likely I would carry any children breach because of the shape of my uterus. Turns out she knew what she was talking about. For many reasons, I really did not want to accept having a c-section unless I’d exhausted all options. A family member, a chiropractor in Arizona, suggested I try the Webster technique and recommended Dr. Tate. I was a skeptical and researched it. It’s important that you know, the Dr. does not adjust the baby in the womb. He adjusts you so the baby has the most room to do what it instinctively wants to do. The technique is very simple and much easier on you than lying in an inverted position, drugs for version or any other option for changing the baby’s position you may have read about. And, it worked for me!

L.I.F.E.– “Live in Full Expression”

Join us the second Tuesday of every month for our Health Orientation Talk at 6:30pm.  Bring a friend, family member, or co-worker and learn how you can experience a life in full expression!  We will provide snacks, so come ready to learn and meet new people!

Yours in Health,

Dr. Tate

Thanks to many months of top-notch Chiropractic care, my back is finally feeling itself once again. Dr. Tate has not only been an amazing Dr. but he has also been a world-class friend in the process of my treatment. Prior to coming in to his office, my back pain (due to a car accident) was so severe I could not play my saxophone (something I have done since 5th grade), ride my bike, hike, or even sit in a movie theatre for too long before my back would start to cramp. There were evenings I’d wake up with migraines that wouldn’t go away for 5-6 hours. However, due to a dear friend of mine, I was able to get connected with Tate and start the process of healing. After 8-9 months of treatment, my music is back on track, my bike needs new tires from all the riding I’m doing, 6 14ers have been hiked and movies are once again being viewed! You see, Tate does not “mask” the symptoms, he actually treats them! Nobel concept, right? Unlike many of the medicinal or other modes of medical treatment, Dr. Tate allows the body to work for itself from the inside out by opening up the energy systems between the brain and the spinal column. His teachings to his patients are, as mentioned, world-class, and I would recommend anyone suffering from pain or anything abnormal to go in to visit with him.

Along with a great Chiropractic treatment, I would fully encourage anyone to do the Standard Process Purification Program cleanse. Yes, it is a tough schedule and sure the cravings can be atrocious to overcome, but the end result is worth more than words alone can describe. After many months of treatment with Tate, I had noticed my body’s need to “purify” or “detox” and this cleanse allowed for both of those things to happen! Let Dr. Tate know what you want out of the cleanse along with why you want to do it, and he’ll set you up with it.

So all this to say: Dr. Tate has been a blessing in the recovery for my back in the last year. Get in to see him and get yourself feeling optimal again! Life is for living, not for hurting

Thanks Tate!

Come listen to a short talk on Health and Wellness on Tuesday, December 14th, 6:30pm, at INNER BALANCE CHIROPRACTIC.

In addition to Dr. Tate, we will have a very special guest speaker, Alex Hagman, a professional cyclist, who recently signed on with Team Jelly Belly.  Alex will be talking on some of his health secrets to optimal performance.

Healthy snacks will be provided, so bring a friend and come on down….. it will be a fun time!

We are located at 117 E. Drake Rd., Ste. 3, Fort Collins, CO 80521

Look forward to seeing you!

TONIGHT at Inner Balance Chiropractic we are having a educational talk FREE to all! Bring a friend, co-worker, or family member for some snacks and a chance to meet new people and learn about HEALTH.

6:30-7:00PM at 117 E. Drake Rd., Ste. 3
www.inner-balance-chiro.com

Doctor Tate’s chiropractic vision is to increase the consciousness of his community of Fort Collins by removing interference in the nervous system and by educating about health.

Our team at Inner Balance Chiropractic is dedicated to improving quality of life.  We are committed to serve our practice members an exceptional chiropractic experience.  Delivering compassion and love combined with a comfortable and efficient environment, we are working for you to provide an individualistic approach to your health.  From newborns to great grandparents, we strive to facilitate the road to health and the recognition of the body’s incredible ability to heal.

We are interested in coming into your place of work, organization, club, church, activity group to do a FREE educational talk and provide a healthy lunch or snacks.

Various topics include Women’s Health, Headaches, Stress, Nutrition, and am open other ideas related to Health and Wellness.

Please contact us if you are interested in bringing Dr. Tate, a wellness expert in the community, to your location.

(970) 226 5545