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I saw a back specialist who took x-rays. I could see in the misalignments in my spine on the x-ray but it was never addressed. The back specialist referred me to a physical therapist who gave me ball exercises and massage-type therapy. It relieved the pain briefly but was not effective for long term results.

I’ve gone to a lot of chiropractors over the years. Dr. Gray is one of the best I’ve been to. I like his gentle adjustment style and how he stretches and massages my muscles before and after the adjustment. I feel like Dr. Gray takes his time and is always answers my questions.

Since seeing Dr. Gray I am able to continue my regular activities. I returned to the symphony to play the violin again. All the aches and pains and tinglings are gone. I know that I will always have back problems with my deteriorated discs. However, I am able to live a full life by seeing Dr. Gray regularly on a maintenance basis.

Marlene W.
Retired, Boise
Marlene West lived in Boise area for over 20 years. She likes spending time with her husband Brian and grandson Austin (3½). She enjoys playing the violin in the BSU Orchestra and Music Week.

Recently I got whiplash from an auto accident. I tried home therapy but that didn’t work.  Dr. Gray has taught me how I can cope with my back and neck problems. He has shown me how to stretch and strengthen my muscles around the problem discs. He is very careful and gentle with my operated discs. He checked the X-ray and wouldn’t touch me until he has consulted with my orthopedist.

I’ve been to many chiropractors. Dr. Gray is very thorough. He won’t just crack your bones and let you go. He is willing to sit down and educate you about how you can become independent rather than just be tied to him.

Dawn L.
Golf course manager, Boise
Dawn Lewis-Geselle currently manages the Falconcrest Golf Course. She previously managed Centennial Golf Course in Nampa. She has lived in the Boise/Meridian area much of her life. She likes to golf, travel, and spend time with family. She has three miniature schnauzers, Winnie, Pooh, and Tigger.

I have had headaches off and on forever. My headaches have made it harder to focus and have limited my effectiveness at work and home. When I have headaches I just want to go to bed and rest. I took aspirin, but after some point I knew I needed to do something else.

In December 2003 I was rear-ended in a car collision. The headaches returned, only more severely. I immediately began treatment with Dr. Gray. When we took X-rays after the crash, I found out that the curve in my neck had returned to normal from my previous treatments with Dr. Gray.

Dr. Gray is helping me rehabilitate my neck after the car crash. Ten years ago I had a similar rear-end collision and I went to a physical therapist. He did comparable therapies such as strengthening, ultrasound, and ice. However, I have had more noticeable relief with Dr. Gray adjusting my back in addition to the therapies and exercise he gives me.  I have been able to speed up my recovery time. I know I will have more long term results.

I found Dr. Gray in my PPO directory. I wanted someone who was close by my work. I found out that I had two fused vertebrae in my neck that limits my movement. The curve in my neck was backward from what it should have been. I also have an extra vertebra that knocks everything off. With chiropractic treatment, my headaches have not been as severe or as often. Dr. Gray helped me strengthen my neck and shoulders. He also instructed me on exercises I should do at home so I could have long-term results. I had been seeing Dr. Gray for periodic wellness adjustments.

Cheri O.
Symbol Technology site manager, Meridian
Cheri Ohlhauser has lived in the Treasure Valley all her life. She is a site manager at a repair center for Symbol Technology. (They repair bar code scanners for stores.) She is a Girl Scout leader and soccer coach mom for her nine-year old daughter. In her spare time ;), she likes to garden, decorate, and tole paint.

I tried going to other doctors. Even though I would take pain killers, I would still be off work for two to three weeks.

When I started going to Dr. Gray, I was able to go back to work within two to three days instead of the usual two or three weeks. I don’t know how he does it, but Dr. Gray is able to make the spasms stop. He stretches and relaxes the muscles. I’ve been to other chiropractors. I like how Dr. Gray has a more hands-on treatment. I now see him for other problems and have had great results.

Ward S.
Postal Worker
Ward Spence, father of two, has lived in Boise for over twenty years and enjoys fishing and hunting. He works for the post office sorting parcels for carriers.

“Dr. Gray is very professional and knows what he is doing.”

I have been seeing Dr. Gray to help me with a sore neck and improve my posture. As an orthodontist, I am always bending over which contributes to a head forward posture. Since seeing Dr. Gray my neck feels better and my posture has improved.

Dr. Gray is very professional and knows what he is doing. Dr. Gray is friendly and easy to talk to. He explains his treatment to his patients well.

Dr. Mike G.
Orthodontist, Gold Orthodontics, Boise

My back hurt and it just made me crabby. At work I couldn’t sit or stand for any length of time. It was really distracting always moving around in meetings. I couldn’t sleep well. I thought there were lumps in my bed—so I bought a new mattress. The same “lumps” were still there. I didn’t have much endurance and doing activities like gardening and hiking were debilitating. It seemed like I ached 24 / 7.

About three years ago I had had similar pain and I went to another chiropractor for four or five months. During this second round of back pain I decided to go to Dr. Gray because he was around the corner from my house and in the same building as my eye doctor.

My experience at Dr. Gray’s office was night and day different. His methods were light years ahead of anything that I had tried before. Dr. Gray really evaluated me and listened. He tried to find the underlying problem. It turns out that my ankles and hips caused some of my back problems. He was also able to catch a potential shoulder problem and help prevent injury.

The first week I was a little sorer than I had been before (like when you exercise). After the second week I had a lot of relief. Dr. Gray was very logical about his approach and didn’t take things too fast.  Dr. Gray seemed to be able to sense if I were nervous about anything new. For example, before he adjusted my neck he explained what he was doing and what to expect. After two months I was vastly improved. I am now in the strengthening phase so I can have long term results.

At first I wasn’t sure what my insurance would cover. Tammy helped me work with my insurance company. I was pleased with how much my insurance covered chiropractic care. The cost of my care with Dr. Gray has been very reasonable.

I enjoy Dr. Gray’s office. When I first went there, he was just starting out and it was “bare bones.” He has kept adding new technology and other improvements. I like the ambience he has created and sitting in the massage chairs, listening to the water and the soft music. It’s so relaxing. The experience is really a total package.
I am much happier now—I’m not as crabby, and I feel stronger and fit. Now when I do activities, it is invigorating rather than debilitating. I sleep better and my life is better balanced.

Rosemary T.
BLM Field Manager, Boise
Rosemary manages 1.2 acres of federal public lands north of the Snake River up to Riggins and over to Glenn’s Ferry. She has two sons in college. She likes to garden, hike, read, cook, and sew.

My backaches started fifteen years ago. I bent down to pick up my toddler son and it threw my back out. I started going to chiropractors and they have helped. In the past year, I developed fibromyalgia. My arms, shoulders, and hips have been so painful that I haven’t been able to sleep at night. Every few hours I would wake up and slowly change positions. In the morning I would wake up and sit up at the side of the bed and wait until I could slowly walk around and get going.

“I’m acting like I’m eighty years old. What’s wrong with me?” I thought.

I rated my pain at a nine or a 10. Last year I didn’t buy a ski pass and thought I wouldn’t be able to ski this year because of the constant pain.

I knew I needed a chiropractor close by me so I could be consistent with my care. Dr. Gray’s office was around the corner from my house.

Wow! I never knew chiropractic could be this way. He isn’t an assembly line “crack-and- go.” His treatment is like a mixture of chiropractic and physical therapy. Within the first month my pain went from a 9-10 to a 0-1.

When my mother died, I had a relapse of pain because of all the stress. After going to Dr. Gray few times, I was able to get rid of the pain again. Besides adjusting he really stretches the tissue and muscles. He also shows me exercises so I can strengthen my muscles and have long term results.

I really like how Dr. Gray personalizes my care. He has private adjusting rooms. He takes the time to listen to me and explains things if I have questions. I know he cares about me and focuses on my individual needs. I love his office and staff. Tammy is so down to earth and easy to talk to. I’m able to schedule and work out billing at the same time. The massage chairs are the greatest.

I am excited about my recovery. This year I’m looking forward to skiing.

Maggie B.
School bus driver, Boise
Maggie and her husband Kurt have two teenage sons, Kevin and Brendan. They moved here from California five years ago. They enjoy skiing, boating, and the outdoors.

The medication dehydrated me and discolored my nails and skin. If I were to get pregnant there was a chance that my child could have spinal bifida or other types of neurological damage. They tested my liver about every six months for liver damage. I was taking two pills twice a day. If I were to forget to take my medicine I would get those same stomach pains that I had in the beginning. The pains came about two to three times a week. I asked my doctor why the pains weren’t going away. He told me that it was just a side effect of the disease and that there was not much he could do about it.
I was referred to Dr. Gray. I had no idea that chiropractors knew any thing about the digestive system, but I was willing to try anything. (I was sick of the pain and the medication).

Dr. Gray started me on a diet that helped heal my digestive tract and monitored the way I felt after eating specific foods. I was baffled that Dr. Gray was suggesting that what might be causing the illness could be an allergy to a certain type of food that I ate. I was curious to see how it would work, so I tried it. The first three weeks were really hard, but I made it though and I slowly got off of my medication. I then started reintroducing foods back in to my diet. I felt great being off of the medication--I had more energy, I slept better, and I wasn’t having any pains at all.

I found out that what was causing my problem. No more tests, no more pills, no more worry about my children being healthy, and no more pain. I can take control of my own health and that is exactly what Dr. Gray encouraged me to do. I have not felt this good for almost six years. I have been medication and pain free for about three months. I feel great and I have Dr. Gray to thank for it. I have been walking around with a smile on my face, telling every one I know that I don’t have Ulcerative Colitis anymore.

Ginny M.
Student and future teacher, Boise

“I was so busy with work and kids that I just want the migraines to go away. When I found out that the migraine medication Imitrix would take away the symptoms, I thought, ‘This is great. It’s easy and I don’t have to stop doing anything.’ But then the migraines came as much as twice a week and I had to start taking more medication. I was popping Imitrix like M&M’s.”

Tami knew that she couldn’t continue taking pills for the rest of her life. She is a nurse at St. Lukes and knew the long term side effects of drugs. She started searching on the internet and found research that chiropractic helps migraines. She had gone to Dr. Gray years before with her lower back and had had great results. She found his new office and called.

“Within two treatments I started having noticeable relief without any medication. Dr. Gray was very knowledgeable and professional. He treated the whole person.”

“The headaches are gone now. If I think I’m too busy to make my appointments, my husband gets on my case to make sure I go. I feel more relaxed—probably because I don’t have that constant pain. The Imitrix is sitting on the shelf now unused. I can spend quality time with my family without migraines. I don’t know why I put off coming to Dr. Gray.”

“I feel like I am fixing the problem with chiropractic rather that just masking the symptoms with pills.”

Tami L.
St. Luke nurse, Boise

I tried several other approaches with minimal results. I decided to try Dr. Gray. He had been honest with me in other dealings, and I figured he would be straightforward and honest whether or not he could help me.

Within 7-8 weeks I was almost totally off my medication. I went hunting last fall and felt great. I can referee a double header again. I have some discomfort occasionally, but not compared with what it was like before.

I like how Dr. Gray explains his treatment and the importance of each step. He really listens to me and personalizes my care. I’ve been to many doctors. He has an in-depth knowledge of health from head to toe. He knows how to help me achieve results in a variety of health areas without medication or harmful side effects.

Shannon B.
Insurance agent, referee, father
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