Patrick Avedissian, D.C. - Holistic Chiropractic Medicine

08/04/11

Fixed my restless leg!

by Amanda120 at Citysearch

I have been looking for years for something to fix my restless leg.

I have done everything but try the psychiatric medication that supposedly has the side effect of reducing restlessness throughout the body. But I wasn't too excited about this option.

Patrick was able to target the sources of the problem within our first few sessions, and within a month, it was gone! I have not had any trouble since.

I can now fall asleep like a normal person, and don't fear sitting in the car for long periods of time or flying - both which would normally activate my restless leg.

I just wish I had done this sooner!

07/21/11

Life Changer

by lisaelin at Citysearch

When I moved to LA over a year ago from my home of NYC, I knew I would need to find someone great to take the place of my doctors in NY that had been taking care of my neck and 4 herniated discs for 20 years. I was hoping I may be lucky enough to find someone passable, instead I found Dr. Avedissian who has changed my life due to his all around inside-out body care!

I swear there is nothing he can't do. From the first, he put my neck back in order, muscle tested me for food allergies, correctly diagnosed me before the lab work came back from UCLA for something, and just the other day put my out of whack ribs and bent out of shape rotater cuff back into place after I had been coughing so hard from the flu I knocked them out and int body agony.

I have suggested him to countless people and everyone says the same thing: he really is amazing. And they all keep going back again and again. I've never experienced this level of thoughtful, incisive care before. So much of our body issues are more than just what we think. Dr. Avedissian will set you on a course to improve your health in ways you never imagined. He is unfailingly calm, gentle, and incredibly smart. I can't say enough wonderful things to describe how his care has become an intrinsic part of my life. It's not just about my neck. It's about everything!

02/26/11

Feeling better and better...

by hfaurot at Citysearch

When I first started seeing Dr. Patrick I was having severe headaches 6-7 times a week (I rated them 8-10 on the pain scale). Normally I would wake up in the morning and feel fine, but by the end of the day I felt like my head was going to burst. The only relief I could get was by taking 6-8 Advils… and even then it was just temporary. After my first few visits with Dr. Patrick I couldn’t feel a huge difference, but as time went on I noticed my headaches were less frequent and less severe. I started visiting Dr. Patrick in October and now I only have headaches once or twice a week and I would rate them at a 4 or less. Not only have my headaches diminished, Dr. Patrick also helped me with my diet. Before I was felt like I had a constant stomachache… now I only get stomachaches when I cheat on my diet.  I think it is also important to mention that prior to coming to Dr. Patrick I had visited a Gastrologist, two Chiropractors, an Orthopedist and a generalist. I had a MRI taken and was prescribed 4 different medications (a patch to stop the stomach sickness, a pill to immediately stop my headaches, a pill to take daily to stop my migraines and a pill to prevent migraines in the future.) Needless to say, Dr. Patrick has been a life saver and I strongly recommend him to anyone!

08/06/10

More Than Just a Back Doctor!!

by Freedom Bound at Citysearch

When I went to Dr. Patrick I simply wanted to improve my posture and take advantage of the chiropractic care my health insurance was offering. Talk about getting more than you bargained for!!! During my consultation, Dr. Patrick uncovered the source to my sleeping issues, life-long acne problems, dietary woes, oh, and he adjusted my back. Mind you, I was simply lying on the table going through his battery of muscle testing. I didn’t even mention any of the other issues to him because I thought I was there just for my back!

After one test he says, “Do you wake up in the middle of the night with your mind racing and can’t go back to sleep?” Citysearch Community, since I was 13 I started sleeping with a book, pad and pen next to my bed because I would wake up with my brain buzzing. My only remedy was to write it down and then read something mindless so I could eventually fall asleep. For decades (I’m 30-something now) this has just become “normal” to me, so you can imagine my shock when Dr. Patrick discovered this, completely unprompted by me!

He pin pointed my sleeplessness to foods in my diet. Same with the acne. Fortunately for me, I only had to eliminate six foods from my diet. Within a week I started sleeping through the night. That alone changed my life and confidence in what Dr. Patrick does. As for my acne I waited a full month (gotta give those hormones a full cycle to do their thing) and sure enough, no more breakouts—even before my period.

I’ve been seeing Dr. Patrick for almost two years now and he has steered me through a myriad of health and life concerns. His breadth and depth of the body and mind are amazing. Where my previous doctors (dermatologists, OBGYNs, physical therapists, Podiatrists, psychologists, etc.) have been unsuccessful, he has led me to a life of wellness—oh, and great posture too! I have not had to take medicines or have any surgeries. What I have had to do is follow through on what Dr. Patrick has advised and the results speak for themselves.

06/03/10

Success!

by YaraK at Citysearch

The cliff notes of my happy tale:

After years of confusion, Dr. P has brought clarity into my world. Seriously. With his holistic approach, he aided in discovering the core source for all my health problems, and how to resolve them. Whew! FINALLY!

He's the cool, casual type who is eager to help. If you're particularly curious to know the details of his procedures and the history/theories behind it all -- and are particularly inept in all things biological, like yours truly -- be sure to speak up and ask! He will take the time to go in further detail, when prompted.

The full story:

My entire life I have dealt with skin issues (acne, eczema, rashes, redness) and digestive problems (feeling gassy, bloated, sharp pains... the works! Sorry, TMI?). I was always under the impression that I was just "sensitive." A simple fact I would have to accept for life. Right?

Wrong.

A few years ago, I took a food allergy exam (via blood test) and realized I was allergic to just about everything (wheat, yeast, dairy, sugar cane, potatoes, mushrooms, chocolate, tomatoes, mangoes, honey, blah blah blah...). I tried cutting all-of-the-above out of my diet, and I stuck with it for 3 months. The result: less redness, slightly fewer breakouts, and more digestive ease. But, truth be told, I didn't feel 100%.

A friend of mine referred me to Patrick after having been diagnosed with a Candida overgrowth. What the what!?

So I went in and it turned out I, too, was a Candida victim. After a thorough consultation and body exam, Dr. P prescribed a few supplementary pills and an anti-Candida diet. For a few months, I stuck with it -- the pills and dietary restrictions -- and would meet him on a weekly basis, for body realignment and to check if the Candida was diminishing. My symptoms were slowly improving, but the Candida was not going away. Come December, I was starting to lose hope. I pulled a "slow fade" on Dr. P, and postponed (and then, eventually, canceled) my appointments. With the holidays, it was very difficult to sustain the prescribed diet, so I caved and I ate every "bad" food in sight. As a result, my body switched back to its old routine of breakouts and stomach pains. Nooo!

After returning from my holiday vacation, I made a New Years resolution to eat "clean." I restarted the anti-Candida diet and taking the same pills Dr.P had given me a few months prior. I stuck with it for all of January and started to feel good again.

Dr. P contacted me to follow-up and make sure I hadn't "fallen off the wagon." I told him I needed some time for myself, to test my own personal discipline. He understood and suggested I schedule one more appointment just to check my progress. I'm certainly glad I returned.

Since then, I have cleared the Candida (Hallelujah! There IS a light at the end of the tunnel!) and maintained a balanced diet. No longer do I have to take any supplements, nor do I come in weekly. I have monthly check-ups, where I am tested for any internal issues, as well as physical (Dr. P practices Kinesiology). I sleep better, have more energy, think more clearly... and my complexion has improved significantly, as well as my stomach! I feel right. Most importantly, I have finally learned how to understand my own system. And, with Dr. P's guidance, I can stay on track.

For those disbelievers in alternative medicine, think again! Dr. P's holistic approach worked for me, and it just may work for you. Give it a try!

• Pros: A holistic approach that truly works.
• Cons: A bit too casual for my taste. Perhaps i'm socially awkward.