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"My son was diagnosed with autism by a pediatrician in
1997. This diagnosiswas changed a few years later to severe
speech/language disorder, moderate mental handicap, ADHD, and autistic
tendencies by the Doctors at Sunny Hill Center for Children. Basically,
our son has autism or at least most of the characteristics of autism.
He has responded well to methyphenidate since the summer of 2000. His
behavior, stimming, social interaction, and anxiety have improved with
the biofeedback treatments. He can interact in a more typical manner
with his peers. His need to stim has reduced markedly.
My
husband was diagnosed with terminal cancer in in 2003 and passed away in
2006. During this time I spent days and nights in the hosptial with my
husband. My children were under care with my sister during these
times. This caused my son to develop a tick that was like a
hiccup/yell. It could be heard from one end of the school to the other.
The teachers thought he had developed Tourettes syndrome. Dr. Weir
adjusted the biofeedback to deal with his greater emotional need and
anxiety. By the time my husband died, the ticks had gone and he was
better able to adjust to the loss of his father.
I have always
found Dr. Anna Weir to be very professional as well as approachable.
Her warm and caring personality has allowed my children to both like and
trust her. She always makes them comfo rtable both physically and
emotionally.
I have recommended her to my friends as awell as
other parents of children with special needs. I have even invited
professionals (ie. doctors, teachers, etc) who work with special needs
children to observe abiofeedback treatment with Dr. Weir so they can
better understand what biofeedack is about. On these occasions Dr. Weir
has explained the process to these professionals in a concise and open
manner." C.L.
"My husband had a massive stroke while on vacation. He did survive the initial bleed and we were able to get him back to Vancouver for further care. Unfortunately, the Doctors feared he would never awake from his coma. His progress was very slow,and we were searching for any care that could help him. There was very little hope in the area of traditional western medicine. We had heard of Dr. Weir and the biofeedback treatments and contacted her to help with my husband's recovery. The results were remarkable! Twenty minutes after a session he would awaken for a short while. He was coming out of his coma. We continued on with care even though the Medical Doctor's felt no real progress could be made due to the severity and place of his bleed in the brain. Dr. Weir also suggested Hyperbaric Oxygen therapy which we incorporated into his recovery process. To date, he has surpassed all of his doctors expectations. He is back home with me, and no longer has to stay in a seniors facility. He had the feeding tube removed, he has gained more mobility with the right side of his body. He does not suffer with the severe muscle spasms, and can walk short periods with a cane. He is aware of his surroundings, and his personality is shining once again. Proof that the brain has the ability to continue healing. We are looking forward to what the future brings." C.R.
"Our son was diagnosed with ADHD when he was 7 years old. Although displaying HD, he was strongly AD in terms of focus and impulsivity. Despite strong recommendations from both his school and doctor, we were very reluctant to put him on medication due to side-effects such as a serious decrease in appetite and sleep disruptions. By the time he was 10 years old, his impulsivity and lack of focus had resulted in ongoing bullying, disruptive classroom behaviour and school grades that we knew were well below his potential. We reluctantly began medication (Biphentin, 40mg) in January '09. In February '09 we started neurofeedback with Dr. Weir while continuing with the medication. Our son's appetite and sleep patterns drastically improved. His grades and overall performance at school also improved to the point where we were able to gradually lower his dosage of Biphentin (in conjunction with regular neurofeedback sessions), completely eliminating the need for medication by the end of June. He had a fantastic summer and started middle school this September, unmedicated. I'm thrilled to report that he is thriving both socially and academically. Our thanks to Anna and her fantastic staff!" J.
"Dr. Weir was recommended to me by our Speech/language pathologist. My son was diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder as well as anxiety. He did not respond well with methylphenidate or other stimulants. Due to this fact, we found that biofeedback was the only viable treatment option suitable for him. The treatments he received helped him to focus better as well as relieving most of his anxiety." C.L.
"In 2004, I was involved in an automobile accident; my vehicle was hit from behind while I was waiting to proceed at a stop sign. My neck, upper and lower back, my right arm and my left hip experienced trauma. With the combination of regular biofeedback and chiropractic treatments over an extended period of time, the pain lessened and greater mobility was once agian achieved. I truly believe without the benefit of biofeedback, my recovery would have taken much longer, years in fact, and question if my mobility would be what it is today." C.W.
"My daughter was involved in a severe car accident. She
suffered from "shaken brain syndrome" as well as the emotional effects
of a motor vehicle accident. Subsequently her life, both personal and
professional - which she had been managing - began to spiral out of
control. She gained weight,had panic and anxiety attacks, suffered from
massive attacks of hives and became exceedingly frustrated and
disappointed with herself and her life.
A discussion with her
psychologist, led to a referral to Dr. Anna Weir. Dr. Weir explained
the concept of EEG Biofeedback and the results she thought might be
possible. Through the treatment process, Dr. Weir has involved our
daughter intensely in the procedure, and as a consequence our daughter
has become very self-aware of her emotional and physical responses. She
is now able to take control of an anxious or threatening situation
early on , rather than responding to a full-blown panic or anxiety
attack. This result alone has been worth all the treatments, as it
gives her a handle on her own life." E.K.
"I have alway had health issues; chronic allergies and upper
respiratory disorder, along with depression which originated in my
teens and persists in one form or another to this day. In October 2000,
I sustained a so-called 'minor' head injury in a car crash, resulting
in my fine cognitive skills being compromised and leaving me unable to
drive.
I tell you this so that yo may have a context in which to place the following statements.
Before
beginning the treatment I was suffering from anxiety attacks, erratic
sleep patterns, inability to concentrate, general mental fogginess and
severe persistent recurring attacks of hives which requires the use of
powereful antihistamines and adrenaline on a daily basis to enable me to
function in daily life; both in my job and my academic studies. The
hives triggered anxiety attacks and the anxiety in turn triggered the
hives - a vicious cycle with no end in sight. Medication controlled
the symptoms, but at a terrible cost to my overall physical and mental
health - my depression worsened as my weight ballooned to over
two-hundred pounds and the attendant physical effects began to take
their toll. I was to put it bluntly a physical and emotional wreck.
Since
beginning treatment with Dr. Weir, I have not had an attackof hives in
over ten months. I am now taking only two allergy medications as
apposed to the twelve I was taking at the start of treatment. My sleep
patterns have evened out remarkably, I no longer wake up feeling drained
and slugggish in the morning - I am no longer operating in a state of
constant mental fog. As the hives has lessened, so have the anxiety
attacks; I am able to recognize my emotional triggers and mitigate the
severity of an episode withought falling into a full fledged emotional
meltdown, to the great relief of my freinds, family and co-workers. The
fact that the past two and a half years have been a period of increased
academic and fog-related stress, makes this development all the more
remarkable.
Physically, I have never felt better, my weight has
dropped to a healthy level, my balance and coordination have improved
markedly and my overalll energy level has increased. I no longer feel
mentally exhausted at the end of the day. Dr. Weir and EEG Biofeedback
have given me my lie back. I am by no means cured, but I look forward
to the day when I no longer have to take my anti-depressants, but
compared to the way I used to be, it seems a small price to pay." J.K.
"In 1996 I was diagnosed as having Seasonal Affective
Disorder and I tried a variety of treatments with varying and limited
degrees of success. Some of the remedies that I tried would decrease
the intensity of the depression, anxiety and rage that I felt but even
the best results were far from satisfactory. I started receiving
bioneurofeedback treatments from Dr. Weir and eventually I was able to
see firstly, an increase in the duration between bouts of depression and
secondly, a decrease in the severity of the episodes.
I still
need to have treatments on occasion, especially through the fall and
winter seasons, but I an now so aware of my mood swings that I can
arrange to have a treatment before the mood swing becomes intense. I
now feel like I am in control of my intense emotions and I know a
treamtent will keep me from falling into that "deep pit" of depression.
As a note, I should mention that the BNF is so effective for me that I
have experienced the sensation of feeling absolutley suicidal on the way
to a treatment and within an hour of having the treatment, feeling
light-hearted, calm and back in control. I have never waited that long
for a treatment since!
Speaking for myself, I am grateful for Dr. Weir and BioNeurofeedback and I would gladly recommend her anytiime." V.A.