Testimonials
This page
contains testimonials and excerpts from patients that Dr.
Hoffmann has treated. It is important to understand that
although these cases were successful, it is by no means a
promise to “cure” your condition. Please note that any text
that appears here is presented with the permission of the
author. If the author’s name appears, that is with
permission, also.
If you are a patient, or a friend or relative of a patient,
and would like to offer a comment about your experience
with Dr. Hoffmann, please feel free to summit a letter or
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incorrect, but these are direct written quotes from
patients.
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Anonymous
Calgary, Alberta
“Dear Dr.
Hoffmann,
I want to thank you for all of your help. Life is so much
nicer now; my days are brighter and happier. My visits to
see you have been a pleasure and I have so enjoyed your
positive and sunny disposition. Many, many thanks.”
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Brad Fehr
Ironman Triathleate
Edmonton, Alberta
“In April 2009
I was hit from behind on my road bike by a car while
training for Ironman Arizona Triathlon. At the time I felt
that I was not hurt that bad as I have fallen off the bike
in the past. A few months later I realized that there was
more going on with my pubic bone joint than I had thought.
After not seeing any healing in this joint I decided to
investigate into other treatment, when I came across an
article on prolotherapy that was written by D.r Hoffmann. I
decided to give this treatment a try but was a little bit
nervous about having this shot as not very many people I
talked to have heard about prolotherapy. Dr. Hoffmann
outlined what the treatment would be, the amount of
treatment I should need, and how to progress with my
training during the process. I started September 2009. It
took 4 treatments, one per month, and by February 2010 I
was running pain free. The other alternative I had was to
wait out the healing that could have taken anywhere from a
year and a half to 2 years to fully recover. Proththearpy
helped this process in 6 months and I could even run walk
during the early injection treatments. If not for Dr.
Hoffmann’s help, I am convinced I would still not be
running today.”
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John Gilles
Lacombe, Alberta
“I am a 60+
year old male that has been physically active most of my
life including running, triathlons, and martial arts. One
thing I have not tried was a full marathon so I decided
that for my 60th birthday that I would run one. During the
course of ramping up for the run I managed to trash both
knees to the point that I could barely get out of a chair.
I believed that my aspirations of doing a marathon was
toast (and it was for my 60th bithday), however my daughter
suggested that I check with this guy named Dr. Michael
Hoffmann in Calgary. Since my wife and I have our health
care needs taken care of by a Naturophath already, it was
not that big a stretch to consider talking with Michael.
Our first consultation led immediately into him performing
the injections and they continued now at 6 week intervals
for almost a year. Bottom line; I am now preparing for a
marathon for this fall, approximately 1 year after
beginning prolotherapy and this time I will achieve my goal
thanks to Dr. Hoffmann. I firmly believe that this goal has
only been attainable thanks to Dr. Hoffmann and the
Prolotherapy. I would recommend this therapy to anyone
experiencing acute and chronic pain. Thank you.”
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E. Vanden Born
Edmonton, Alberta
“I am writing
to highly recommend the services of Dr. Michael
Hoffmann. In August of 1996 I injured my back in a
water-skiing accident. It was quite a painful injury and it
ruined my 2 week beach holiday in Kelowna, British
Columbia, as I was more or less unable to move. This was
quite upsetting, but little did I know what lay in store
for me. After seeing several Doctors, Chiropractors,
Physiotherapists and many other health practitioners I was
unable to receive a diagnosis. Nothing was broken, no discs
were out, no muscles torn, however I was still in pain.
After weekly massages for about 3 months the pain lessened,
but it was still there. Over the next 4 years my back pain
and troubles were up and down. I was an avid runner and
this was becoming increasingly difficult. I used to take
pain killers about 30 minutes before a run in order to
enable myself to run (in hindsight clearly not a wise
choice of action!).
For the next 4 years (2000-2004) the pain became constant,
and moved into my glutes as well as my back, I used to roll
around on tennis balls, baseballs, rolling pins, anything,
to try to release those muscles. In 2004 I began to have
trouble with my right hamstring and it was at this point
that I had to give up running all together. Things were
difficult, and I was not happy about the change in my
lifestyle, but I was able to work and walk just fine. In
2007 the situation worsened and I got to a point where I
was unable to walk. I was taking 8-12 Tylenol 3 a day, just
to get through the day. My leg was on fire and my hamstring
was so seized up that all I could do was limp. During all
of this time I was having IMS (intra-muscular stimulation),
regular massages, Rolfing sessions, yoga sessions,
traditional physio-therapy and chiropractic visits. I also
tried acupuncture to no avail. All of these treatments
worked for a day or two, but shortly thereafter the pain
would return and the muscles would seize up. (I do continue
with some of these treatments now that Prolotherapy has
fixed the root-cause of my pain).
In January of 2008 I was becoming quite desperate and would
spend hours on the internet looking for alternative
treatments. Fortunately I came across Prolotherapy. In all
honesty I would have tried anything, and pretty much had,
so I was game to try Prolo too. Again, I spent many hours
trying to find a Dr. who was trained with Prolotherapy, and
I feel very blessed to have come across Dr. Hoffmann.
In our consultation meeting I must have asked him about 40
questions – such as: “Has anyone died from Prolo?” and “Is
there a chance I might be paralyzed by Prolotherapy?” etc..
I was willing to try Prolotherapy, but wanted to do so with
an informed approach. Dr. Hoffmann was exceedingly patient
and kind. He explained the process to me and listened to my
many concerns. I agreed to try it. I will never forget that
initial visit. After struggling with the pain for so long,
I did not even realize how bad my back was – I came to see
him for my leg, which, after assessing me, Dr. Hoffmann
explained was a result of my injured back. The reason I
remember that visit so well is that it was a truly
emotional experience for me. Not only was Dr. Hoffmann
beginning the healing process of my back and leg, but he
began to give me hope as well.
I live in Edmonton and Dr. Hoffmann lives in and practices
out of Calgary. I made the drive quite willingly as he was
able to do what no-one else had been able to do. By the
time I saw him I was in quite rough shape and ended up
being off of work for 2 months. I work as a teacher and not
being able to move, and requiring so much pain medication
made it impossible for me teach. I stayed in Calgary and
saw Dr. Hoffmann a few times a week for 3 weeks. It would
not be enough to say that he changed my life and has given
my life back to me.
I cannot say enough good things about Prolotherapy and Dr.
Hoffmann. In the past 12 years I have seen numerous health
practitioners and he is one of the best. His patience with
me was truly amazing, as I would certainly describe myself
as a high maintenance patient. I would come in with lists
of ideas, and “wish lists” of what I would like him to do.
I was pretty much a nut-case, but I was desperate and in
pain. He spent a great deal of time treating me, listening
to me, talking with me and teaching me. He also displayed
great compassion as he saw how low my spirits were.
I am now off all of my pain medication. As well, I am now
walking without pain and without limping and I am slowly
trying to get fit again! It is exciting returning to a
lifestyle that I loved and that I left behind, and I am
indebted to Dr. Hoffmann for all he has done for me.
If you are reading this and think that Prolotherapy might
be the answer for you, I urge you to try it. The healing I
have received is something that anyone in pain should be
able to experience. Prolotherapy is not the answer for all
of life’s ills, but it has changed my life forever, and Dr.
Hoffmann is a gifted Dr. who truly cares for his patients
and will do whatever he can to help them.”
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Anonymous
Calgary, Alberta
“Dear Dr.
Hoffmann,
Just a short
note to thank you once again for treating my tendonitis
earlier this year! Not a week goes by without me
remembering you and the very successful treatment you gave
me, when everything else I had tried had failed. I am 100%
pain free since you last treated me and after suffering for
so long with the discomfort I had, it makes it easy to
remember when someone got it right and hit a home run!
Thanks so much for helping me heal my 'broken wing' and
enjoying life without icepacks and eating tylenol like it
was candy!”
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Dr. Timothy W. Tort, D.C.
Calgary, Alberta
“As a
chiropractor in practice since 1985, there have been many
occasions when I have encountered patients with problems
that don’t respond as well as hoped. This is most often due
to chronic muscle problems which make getting rid of the
vertebral subluxations nearly impossible. I too have
personally experienced such problems. I heard about Dr.
Michael Hoffmann and his neural therapy treatments. Before
sending over any patients to Dr. Hoffmann I took it upon
myself to have him treat my chronic muscle problems. I was
indeed impressed with the efficacy of the treatment and as
a result I have referred many of my chronic patients to Dr.
Hoffmann. Now I find that not only do adjustments to my
spine hold better but that of my patients. This is an
excellent adjunctive therapy to chiropractic care for
chronic musculoskeletal problems.”
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Shannon Harden, Registered Massage Therapist
Calgary, Alberta
“Almost a year
ago I woke up one morning with extreme pain in my arms, I
tried many types of therapies to try and get rid of this
pain, the inflammation made my arms double the size and I
couldn't even hold a cup in my hand, let alone continue
working. I have been a massage therapist for the past 2
years which led to a repetitive strain injury and trigger
points in my arms. I had seeked relief for the pain so that
I could continue to work which led me to docs who gave me
pills, had massage, and chiropractic treatments.
Unfortunately none of these mentioned treatments were
working for me and it seemed things were getting worse. I
began talking with Dr. Michael Hoffmann, who told me to
give prolotherapy/trigger point injections a shot. It took
one treatment and I immediately began to feel better, I
went back to work shortly after. I have continued to seek
Dr. Michael's help as I put my body through the ringer. I
know that he alone has made me able to last in my career.
As a health care professional I have and do recommend Dr.
Michael Hoffmann's treatments as he has the heart and
knowledge to help you through your ailments.”
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Ms. P. Henson
Calgary, Alberta
“Following a
spring bus trip to New York, I experienced serious knee
pain and was only able to walk with difficulty. I could not
exercise or bend my knee. After two months of suffering, I
agreed to try prolotherapy with some trepidation as I so
not like needles. I noticed reduced pain within two days of
the first treatment. After three treatments, my knee was
pain-free and I was back to my normal active lifestyle
including regular exercise. It was amazing. Thank you, Dr.
Hoffmann.”
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Ali
Calgary, Alberta
“Over 10 years
ago I partially tore two ligaments of my right knee. This
injury caused me to have trouble in all areas of my life. A
simple task such as getting into or out of a car would
cause discomfort. As a side effect I also developed plantar
fasciitis in my left foot. I had received physiotherapy for
my knee as well as podiatrist prescribed orthotics and
exercises. These treatments brought partial relief for a
short period of time. I spoke with Dr. Hoffmann on several
occasions in regard to my concerns and he introduced me to
prolotherapy and it’s benefits. After only four treatments
on my foot and three treatments on my knee I can say that
my knee is much more stable enabling me to pursue athletics
which I haven’t been able to do for years. My foot is now
virtually pain free. I highly recommend this therapy for
people who are seeking natural long term relief.”
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Helen Molnar,
72 years old
Calgary, Alberta
“I came and saw
Dr. Hoffmann, after a friend of mine referred me to see
him. I had dull achy pain in my neck for a few years which
massage helped but it always kept coming back. I also had
shooting pains down my legs which would make me lose my
balance every once in a while. Dr. Hoffmann gave me trigger
point injections/prolotherapy on my neck and low back.
After the 1st treatment I was 40% better and it only took
two treatments before the pains disappeared. Thank you.”
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