Mountain State Wellness
I have had fibromyalgia for over 20 years and was diagnosed with it
by a rheumatologist over 10 years ago...Migraines came every day for
almost two years straight, in which time I was prescribed every medicine
known to mankind, with no success...I was now ready for the "laying on
of hands" from Dr. Lucas...I stood up and immediately felt the freedom
of movement that I hadn't observed since I was a teenager...Having been
in office management for over 30 years, I can say unequivocally that
Kathy and the two doctors are the most organized and friendly staff that
I have had the pleasure of seeing...For all of this, I am truly
thankful!
- Mike Brehm, Optician, Morgantown, WV
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On May 7, 2004, after Dr. Amy Watterson did my first
painless adjustment...by placing her hand on my upper neck...I
felt as if I had become one of those healed by touch!...The
following twenty-three years (two to three times per year),
after normal labor or by lifting an object, my lower back would
tighten and bend extremely to the left with pain radiating down
my upper left leg...Over the years, I received months of
unsuccessful treatments from a neurological surgeon, two
chiropractors, a neuromuscular therapist, a massage therapist,
and a physical therapist...After so many years, this daily pain
and back tightness seemed "normal"...until Dr. Amy's amazing
adjustment...For the first time in ten years, maybe more than
twenty years, my brain was telling me I could stand with
ease...Immediately-after my adjustment-the ache was gone!...I
have ZERO back spasms at night...I sleep more soundly...my pain
is ninety-nine percent gone...and I have noticed other health
improvements such as less sinus drainage. - Eugene Molinaro, Retired Air Traffic Controller, Bridgport, WV |
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A few years ago I was diagnosed with a deteriorating spine
which caused a pinched sciatica nerve...In the meantime, while I
was getting my car serviced, the owners of the dealership told
me about Drs. Lucas and Amy Watterson. They shared a story about
a friend of theirs who was bent over with back pain and got
immediate relief after his first visit with Dr. Amy...But I was
desperate for relief and took the information home for serious
consideration...After I got home, I made the call to Mountain State Wellness and I got an appointment right away...A
gentleman sitting nearby smiled and commented, "You'll be
dancing by tonight."..."Wouldn't that be something!" I
replied...Dr. Lucas came for me, looked at my MRI, took x-rays,
and I wrote out my medical history..."Barb, you are really out
of alignment," he said...We got to the adjustment table and Dr.
Lucas, ever so gently, just touched my neck directly below my
ear. He took measurements, mumbled something to himself, and
continued the adjustment. After just a few minutes, he said,
"Ok, stand up and let's see how the adjustment is!" I got up and
actually walked down the hall! No knee pain! I walked normally
without that blasted walker!...Kathy likes to "rib me" about the
fact that she carried out the walker when we left the office.
It's true, she did!...God had a plan and this place was where I
was supposed to be...This NUCCA system is impressive and makes
sense to me! Think about this: We have an especially friendly
receptionist, two very kind doctors, a non-intrusive, painless
adjustment and then a 20 minute rest in an easy chair with the
best listening music. Can you beat that? And it works! - Barb Root, Retired School Counselor, Terra Alta, WV |
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As a 70 year old, I consider myself fairly active with
gardening, canning, keeping up 6 and 1/2 acres, and caring for
our 2 grandsons each week...In September 2002, I began getting
up each morning with a headache, and neck and shoulder pain. I
was literally holding my head until I could get comfortable each
morning...Dr. Amy shared what the NUCCA procedure was and how it
could help me...How could adjusting that small vertebrae at the
top straighten the rest of my spine?...The first adjustment took
away the pain in my neck. The second adjustment made me feel
straight. I began to feel increased energy and much more
relaxed. In general, I feel much better. Dr. Amy and Dr. Lucas have been so kind. Each time I come, they make me feel special. They do that with all their patients! They believe so sincerely in what they do to help people and they truly care! - LaVonne Young, Grandmother (a Chiropractic Angel), Morgantown, WV |
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I first consulted Dr. Lucas because I was having a lot of
discomfort with my right hip which was totally replaced in 1999.
I walked funny and the muscle around my hip area was never
comfortable. After my first adjustment, the muscle around my hip
area seemed to relax and my walk improved...Since I have been
under Dr. Lucas' care, I have not had a sinus infection which
was an annual winter crisis for me. My walk has improved and the
knot in my back has not returned...I can always tell when I am
out of alignment...I know that relief is just a phone call away
and I feel better just hearing Kathy's cheerful voice over the
phone. I thank God that Dr. Lucas is here to take care of us and
I recommend him and Dr. Amy to everyone that has a problem with
pain! - Nancy Newbold, Business Owner, Morgantown, WV |
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I am very pleased to have the opportunity to share my
personal story since I have been receiving spinal corrections at
Mountain State Wellness with Dr. Amy. I was very impressed at
my initial visit...After about two corrections, my neck,
shoulders and back were almost pain free. I felt stronger and
was able to sleep much better. I also had more energy, could
stay awake to watch television and my hands and arms were not
numb while sleeping. I could turn over in bed without waking up.
My neck was not stiff anymore and I could get up and down and I
also noticed I have no indigestion and pressure in my chest...I
am 68 years old and have had chronic back for over 30 years and
also have had a major heart attack...My prayers have been
answered! - Twyla Wolfe, Custodian, Bruceton Mills, WV |
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I have always had some discomfort in my neck that I knew
that traditional medical science would not be able to deal
with...One of the guys in the choir at my church told me about
NUCCA and how Dr. Lucas had made a dramatic difference in his
life...Dr. Lucas was very patient in answering my questions all
along the way, and was very good about explaining each step of
the process. His adjustment was very gentle, and very different
than anything I had experienced before...I felt muscles in my
spine relax after the adjustment was completed and appreciated
the time in the relaxation room to allow the adjustment to have
its initial effect in relaxing my muscles and allowing my body
to be free to do what it was designed to do...function well! The
technique that Dr. Lucas uses makes me understand why NUCCA
would be preferable over other chiropractic techniques, as it
deals with the problem...the misalignment at the top! - Karl Marion, Ergonomist, Morgantown, WV |
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I was having headaches nearly every day of the week for
approximately the last year and a half. My headaches lasted
several hours and were extremely painful. It was very difficult
for me to make it through a day of work...After coming to
Mountain State Wellness for a few weeks, I've actually made
it a whole week without a headache! I am now able to go places
after work and on the weekends instead of going to sleep to try
to get rid of my headaches. I no longer have to turn down
invitations because I would probably have a headache too bad to
attend...I am delighted with the care I have received here and
the results of the adjustments! - Heather Lakatos, Customer Account Representative, Morgantown, WV |
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In September 2003 I got a sinus infection and noticed pain
in my hip. Throughout the winter I had four sinus infections
that required antibiotics followed by other infections caused by
the antibiotics. I also had pain in my hip with every step I
took...On April 9, 2004. Dr. Amy touched my neck gently and to
my suprise all the pain in my hip disappeared completely. She
told me to lie back down and she gently touched my neck again
and sent me to rest. Fifteen minutes later, on the way back for
follow-up x-rays that verified even to my untrained eye that my
neck was now straight and in alignment, I noticed that my
sinuses had cleared...Dr. Amy fixed everything including my
shoulder and made me feel "young" again...In January 2005, after
problems for a week, I debated whether to go to my MD or Dr. Amy
for swollen, painful bronchial tubes, especially hurting on my
left side...I decided to go to Dr. Amy. She took me right
in...My pain left immediately, walking felt so good, my throat
and bronchial tubes were fine the next day...Dr. Amy says,
"Getting old does not have to be painful!"...She is my fountain
of youth! Thank you Dr. Amy! - Joyce Miker, High School Biology Teacher, Shinnston, WV I had not been able to lie flat on my back for years because of my neck, but after the adjustment I found that I now could lie flat. A couple of months later, I felt something pull in my back and began to experience pain the next day. I had experienced the same type of pain 2 years prior to this occurrence and spent 3 months making endless trips to medical facilities for seemingly endless tests and medications and never did receive a diagnosis. This time I made an appointment with Dr. Amy and in just a few minutes she found that I had a rib out of place. In just a few more minutes she had the rib back in place, no pills, no needless tests. I guess you could say I am now hooked and have to highly recommend Mountain State Wellness...Glad I came! - Steve Miker, Coal Mining Foreman, Shinnston, WV |
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A couple of years ago, I hurt my neck and had to wear a neck
brace. I couldn't even turn my head to look over my shoulder.
Dr. Lucas has helped me with heart burn and neck pain. Every
time I am out of alignment, I just come and see Dr. Lucas and he
fixes me right up. - Kevin Gnegy I would like to thank Dr. Amy for helping me with my back and knees. Before I came to Dr. Amy, I could only walk about 1 mile and my knees would bother me. Now, I can walk up to 5 miles a day and even jog 1 mile. I feel so much better. Now I can enjoy my life without pain. - Tammy Gnegy I have been seeing Dr. Lucas for over a year. He has helped me with my ankles. Since seeing Dr. Lucas, I don't have to have surgery or get braces for my ankles. - Bryant Gnegy I would like to thank Dr. Lucas for helping my lower back and knees. I came to see Dr. Lucas over a year ago and I haven't had any pain. Now I can play basketball without any pain. - Aaron Gnegy |