Chiropractic Testimonials

"After having over a year of treatments for my whole family, I wanted to write to thank Drs. Gerri and Patrick Ryan for their terrific service. All of us have seen wonderful results from our treatments! Add to that the fact that the office is inviting and friendly - what more could you ask for?"

- P.B.

"I have been under the chiropractic care of Dr. Ryan for over a year and now my son has been for the past 2 months. My son started chiropractic care at the age of 3 weeks. He suffered from gas and constipation as an infant. Until I became a patient of Dr. Ryan, I had no idea of the health benefits for myself and babies.

We had a great big welcome when we entered the office from Sarah and Dr. Ryan. They couldn't have been any happier to meet my son, Ryan. It's not easy to get a baby ready to go out in the freezing cold but they have made it worth the effort.

From the moment Dr. Ryan picked up my son, he was all smiles and enjoyed the feel of his adjustment. He slept for three hours after his first adjustment and started to sleep 8-10 hours at night. As a first-time mom, this is a blessing. The gas and constipation has gone away without the use of any medications. Though weekly adjustments and books from Dr. Ryan, my son is able to be a completely happy healthy baby.

I am grateful for the wonderful care that is provided to me, my husband, and my son. We look forward to our weekly visits."

- M. K.


"So I am allergic to gluten and I had accidentally eaten food that has gluten in it. My symptoms are major swelling of the joints and it is very painful. I needed quick relief because I am a very active athlete. The first thing I thought to do was come to Dr. Ryan. I kid you not, within three days of chiropractic care I was back to my best ability. It is unbelievable what a week of adjustments can do for your body and overall health. I would highly recommend doctor Ryan to anybody whether they are injured or not."

- W.


"My nine-year-old daughter fell on ice and sprained her back. Then she re-injured herself hauling luggage in the airport. She could hardly walk from the spasms that she was experiencing, we visited an orthopedist who took X-rays and eventually an MRI. They prescribed Tylenol with codeine, valium, and muscle relaxers. Nothing seemed to ease her discomfort. We heard about Dr. Ryan and within a week, she was walking better and experiencing less and less spasms. My daughter started smiling again thanks to Dr. Ryan!"

- S.K.


"I came to Dr. Ryan in February 2008 with persistent dull pain in my lower back. My previous Chiropractor attempted to fix my problem, but it recurred. A friend recommended Dr. Ryan to me and explained he uses a hands-on technique called Gonstead, which he thinks is superior to the activator technique my previous Chiropractor used. He said, "Chiropractic means with hands." I liked his enthusiasm and in fact, everyone in the practice really treated me special.

Dr. Ryan did not sugar coat my treatment, the X-rays showed and he and the integrity to tell me straight I needed to come frequently for several months if I wanted to get better. It is now May 2008, and I no longer have pain, just a little stiffness which pretty much goes away as I do my regular routines. Being able to do all my activities without pain has really improved my quality of life! So, if you are not yet a patient/client of Dr. Ryan's, you definitely should give him a try. I found out not all chiropractors are the same."

- M.F.


"I started chiropractic care almost 4 years ago when I was pregnant with my first child. Up until then I just figured that routine back pain was part of life- that everybody had back discomfort and that I was no different. During my pregnancy, I was experiencing a lot of pain even though I was taking good care of myself, eating right, and exercising. During a session of yoga, I was unable to get up from the floor and someone suggested chiropractic care."

-  J. M.

"My first experience was while I was pregnant with my oldest daughter, Cadence. I was about 33 weeks into the pregnancy and she was still in the breech position. I really wanted to have a natural birth and knew that if she didn't turn on her own that would be less likely. I came in to see Dr. Patrick because he was trained Webster technique which I had read can help encourage the baby to turn. Immediately I was so impressed with the thorough and precise evaluation they did before they ever did any adjustments. The whole office impressed me with their professionalism and enthusiasm. After 2 or 3 visits with Dr. Patrick, the baby moved into a better birthing position and when the time came we experienced a natural and medication-free birth."

-  L., C., and H. P.

"Two years ago, my health was at an all-time low. My immune system was compromised and I was constantly coming down with one illness or another. I had difficulty sleeping, problems with anxiety and my quality of life was definitely suffering. I visited several doctors, underwent many tests, and still had no answers about what was wrong. At my husband's urging, I decided to make an appointment with Dr. Ryan. It was my hope that chiropractic care would improve the pain in my neck and back. I was not familiar with the idea that chiropractic care could put me on a path to wellness."

- J. H.

"I began seeing Dr. Patrick during my 8th month of pregnancy. I was having extreme lower back pain for obvious reasons. I have always had back pain due to various sport injuries from earlier years. I have also had three knee surgeries and had periods of severe pain in my right knee. In the past, I would take large amounts of anti-inflammatories. Having regular chiropractic care has been a wonderful drug-free pain management system! Not only am I experiencing less pain, but also an overall sense of better well being."

- B.W.


"Both of our children have been seeing Dr. Ryan weekly for almost two months. After just a couple of weeks of chiropractic adjustments, our 4-year-old daughter now requires only half the does of one of her asthma medications. (Yes, MEDICATIONS - she took more than one) and has not had to use her other "rescue medication" at all!! This time of year leading up to winter is her most difficult time with allergies, colds, and asthma flare-ups. If she makes it through the next 4 weeks, it will be the first time since she was an infant that she has not had to visit her medical doctor during the fall months.

I want to offer a huge thank you to Dr. Ryan and the team for making our visits such a pleasurable, beneficial, and rewarding experience."

-  C.P.


"Growing up back home, I had been under chiropractic care for a number of years with problems related to my neck and shoulders. Recently I moved into this area, here in Randolph, and was 30 weeks pregnant at that time. Up until that point, I was feeling good and was having a good pregnancy without a lot of issues. For this, I was very thankful.

Around the 29th week of pregnancy, I started to feel pain in my right lower side and leg, which over the following days would progressively become more intense. I began having difficulty with walking, standing, sleeping, and general movement. I tried various treatments to relieve the pain but was not successful. I was referred to Dr. Ryan, by my husband, but was a little hesitant because I was pregnant. After meeting with Dr. Ryan and his staff my concerns were discussed and I felt confident and encouraged by the protocol that he had suggested. After only two weeks of treatments, I went from barely able to walk to being able to walk 4 miles without severe pain. After my third week of treatment, I was walking and moving again normally without any pain or discomfort. My greatest moment of appreciation was experienced when my husband and I took four visiting Europeans into New York City for the day. I was able to participate in the entire day's activities including walking for many hours - "pain-free!"

I am very grateful to Dr. Ryan for his ability to treat my sciatic nerve and give me the mobility that I had lost so that I'm able to enjoy these last few weeks of pregnancy. His expertise and professionalism in treating adults, children, and babies is amazing. He truly has a passion for seeing others live life to the fullest."

- R.W.


"After 5 consecutive ear infections, my daughter's pediatrician was pressing for her to have tubes put into her ears. My husband and I did not feel that tubes were the answer. They were a quick fix to a problem that could resurface again in the future. We also were not comfortable with the idea of surgery on our 10-month-old. We heard about pediatric chiropractic from friends and co-workers whose children had similar problems. We decided to give it a try. After a couple of months with Dr. Ryan, our daughter not only was cold-free, but the fluid in her ears disappeared! Our daughter is the healthiest she's been in a really long time!!!"

-  P. W.


"I first came to Total Life Chiropractic & Wellness a few days before I was to leave for a month-long trip to Europe and was not able to move. My lower back was extremely painful and I could not imagine spending 8 hours in a plane or walking for hours through the European cities my husband and I planned on visiting. After 3 adjustments my pain was almost gone and I enjoyed our European adventure. When I came back to the United States, I also found out that I had gotten pregnant while in Europe. This was a miracle! My husband and I had been trying unsuccessfully for three years.

Throughout my pregnancy, I continued to have weekly adjustments and suffered no back pain whatsoever.

My baby is now three months old and he too has been benefiting from being adjusted. He had trouble turning his head to the left side and after only two adjustments he is doing so much better. I would never have thought that Chiropractic could do so much for anyone, but I would definitely give it a try!"

- L.K.


"My name is Eddie Bilinkas, I am 24 years old and I have been a patient at Total Life Chiropractic & Wellness since the summer of 2013. Before coming I was diagnosed with a deadly heart disease known as Brugada Syndrome. This heart disease is extremely rare and can lead to sudden heart arrhythmias, which can lead to death. After being diagnosed with this heart condition, I was in the intensive cardiac unit for four days at the hospital. The cardiologist's recommendation was to immediately implant a defibrillator to my heart in efforts to shock my heart in case I ever went into sudden cardiac arrest. My family and I were almost positive that I was going to walk out of the hospital with a battery-device defibrillator attached to my heart. Before my life was going to change forever, I wanted to explore every option and consult with other professionals to make sure a surgical operation was in my best interest."

- E. B.

"I have had chronic ear infections since I was an infant. I had eleven surgeries. Two months before I was about to get my 12th surgery I started coming to Dr. Ryan. I told him about my ear problems. He said he could help me. We weren't sure if we would have enough time before my surgery. The day I went for my surgery my ear doctor looked in my ear and said never mind you can go home your ears look fine. I was so happy I could not thank Dr. Ryan enough."

- J.L.


"After about a year of chiropractic adjustments, I have noticed a marked improvement in my overall health. I no longer suffer from constant lower back, neck, and shoulder pain. I enjoy a more restful nights sleep and fewer ear, nose, and throat problems.

Chiropractic adjustments helped throughout my pregnancy. While other pregnant friends were complaining of constant backaches, I was completely free of any spinal problems. I could not imagine pregnancy without constant adjustments.

I am also glad that my daughter is being adjusted. Her first adjustment was at just 13 days old. Chiropractic adjustments add to her overall health and well-being."

- J.M.


"When our 9-month-old son was being treated for an ear infection and was on his "THIRD" antibiotic in 5 weeks, we decided to look into Chiropractic Care. We already went through "tubes in the ears" with our three-year-old last year, including the several rounds of antibiotics, the complications that go with antibiotics, and the fighting to get the child to take the antibiotic. (Pink, blue or whatever the color, it still does not taste good.) There must be an easier way."

- R.W.

"Sarah used to suffer from spring/fall allergies and was instructed by our pediatrician to take Zyrtec daily. We stopped this almost very quickly after Sarah came to Dr. Patrick.

Had repeated ear infections (tubes in and out x 2) has not had any issues since coming with any ear infections…

Had eczema on her shins and forearms when we first started ( I did not want her to use the harmful creams) that went away completely. Less sick time out of school, but if she has had to take a day due to a cold, etc. we come to Dr. Patrick and her recovery from a cold, etc. is much quicker. I no longer have used antibiotics, cold remedies (cough syrups, nasal decongestants or Advil/Tylenol)

Sports injuries-basketball jammed fingers have healed much faster w/ adjustments made to the injured fingers. Moderately sprained ankle which Sarah was on crutches for and the sports trainer at our school was recommending we see an orthopedic, we had Dr. Patrick adjust the ankle and foot and increase our fish oil and Sarah was off the crutches in a week. And again healed much faster."

- S.


"Erika was on an inhaler for (exercised induced asthma) she was able to wean off of the inhaler and no longer need to use this for her sports. Erika was prone to getting strep throat infections and would be prescribed of course antibiotics, she has no longer needed to take antibiotics at all since those early years. I can not even recall the last time either of my children have taken antibiotics. Additionally, Erika has w/ her sports especially skiing experienced some falls and hurt her lower back which Dr. Patrick w/ time and adjustments has been able to relieve the achy pain she was experiencing and make her feel better.

As a mom, you are always wanting to keep your children well free of illness and help them adopt healthy habits. Hoping the healthy habits will continue once they become grown adults with their own families. Chiropractic along with other lifestyle habits (ie eating well, getting enough sleep and regular exercise) have given my family the gift of health. As a family, we have first hand ALL experienced better posture, far less sick days, and faster recovery if an illness or injury does occur. My family knows and has the HABIT right now if we do not feel well, rather than visit our primary care physician and or pediatrician. We make an appointment with Dr. Patrick, we don't take prescriptions or even over-the-counter remedies at all. We get an adjustment, continue all our vitamins (those recommended by Dr. Patrick), increase our fish oil, and use our diet and rest as well to enhance our immune system to function the way in intrinsically already knows how to function.

Thanks Team-our health has been improved tremendously since being in your care for 9 years."

- E.

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Total Life Chiropractic & Wellness

961 NJ-10 #1B
Randolph, NJ 07869

(973) 252-6040