TESTIMONIALS

Testimonials

This is a story of courage, commitment, love and rebirth of an individual and the journey she and her family took to regain her life. I am honored and humbled to be a part of her incredible journey! Her story reaffirms, why I do what I do, why I love what I do and why it is the life for me.

“Back in April of 2012, Jessica’s parents sensed something was wrong. They took her to a treatment team of doctors, therapists, and dieticians, where she was diagnosed with Anorexia Nervosa, depression, and anxiety. Little did they all know, the next 6+ years would be a constant, uphill battle. Jessica was in-and-out of hospitals and treatment centers throughout the midwest 7 times trying to get herself better. Her last stay lasted over 7 months, after which time she returned home in worse shape than when she left. She was in such awful condition that her treatment team even tried Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT). It didn’t help; it left Jessica with horrible memory problems and migraine headaches. She was at rock-bottom and lost all hope of getting better. It wasn’t until her parents said something had to change that things began to turn around. Jessica’s parents brought her to see Dr. Ron Vaught, DC, (their family chiropractor) who “promised to get her better”. Jessica was reluctant, as she had lost all faith in the medical community. But what choice did she have? So, she went. And a miracle happened…....she got better…

The above paragraph was a brief recollection of the family’s timeline as told to me.

I remember the day Jess’s mom came into my office and asked me if I could help her daughter. She briefly explained the long journey they had been on trying to find help for her and how nothing was helping their daughter. She said that Jess was currently in an institution for her Anorexia Nervosa and that they almost lost her twice! If, and when, they released her could she bring her here to see if I could help her? Absolutely I said! Two months later Jess and her mom were in my office. After a detailed history, examination and extensive blood work we started to address the root causes of her problem – what was causing this girl so much depression and anxiety that her anorexia was out of control? First, Jessica started seeing my partner John Tablerion AOBTA and myself for daily Torque Release Technique (TRT), BEST and auriculotherapy to address structural issues while we awaited the results from all her blood work. Second, We discussed the results of Jess’s blood work with her and her mom, piecing together missing parts of the puzzle. We knew Jess was suffering from Anorexia Nervosa, Depression and severe anxiety but we didn’t know why until now. Jess’s blood work revealed an autoimmune condition of her thyroid, she was hypoglycemic, anemic, had numerous nutrient deficiencies, and was gluten and dairy sensitive (the very foods that were the staples from her medical meal plan for years). We supplemented where we needed, filling her nutritional deficiencies, eventually getting Jess off of her myriad of medicine (literally bags full that were prescribed over the 6+ years). Third, we addressed her diet, which was filled with processed sugars, grains, glutens, dairy and more triggers – all of which Jess didn’t know was fueling her problems. Because of her autoimmunity findings, we started Jess on the Paleo AIP meal plan. With these few simple lifestyle changes Jessica’s world changed. Day-by-day, meal-by-meal, she was feeling better and better.

When Jessica was in treatment, she was being pumped full of unhealthy foods and prescription medications (over 6+ years, she totaled so many different medications she lost track! She wasn’t allowed to exercise and move around, go outside in the sun…she was miserable…so miserable that she actually wanted to take her own life and even had a plan to do so. I’ll never forget when Jessica first arrived at my office and may Partner John Tablerion saying to me “she has no Jing, no life, and no spark in her eyes”.

What’s Jessica up to today? She is enjoying life! You can see it in her eyes…they sparkle! As John Tablerion would say “she is full of Jing, life essence for sure”! She greets and embraces the morning sun! She still sees us for her Torque release treatments, Her meals are filled with nutritious, delicious foods, and she loves eating! She is an active Yogi, she’s back working, and most recently she was accepted to become an Eating Disorder Recovery Mentor – to help others suffering as she did. “It’s become my goal in life to help others any way I can. I could never repay all that’s been done to help me, all I can do is pay it forward anyway possible”. ~ Jessica Spreadbury

When asked who she contributes her recovery to, she says 2 people:

“My family, especially my parents, for staying with me through thick and thin. And Dr. Vaught for giving me my life back! I cannot believe I actually wanted to end my life at 1 point,” Jessica says. “Life is messy and unpredictable, but it’s beautiful. And I am beyond blessed to experience this beautiful life each and every day!”

Myself, John Tablerion and Adele Propst, our office manager, are just astounded and have thoroughly enjoyed the miracle we have witnessed taking place in Jessica. She is the highlight of our day when she pays us a visit, she has quite the sense of humor and more love of life in her, than all of Texas! Jessica is going to do some incredible things in her life, that’s for sure! With the support of her loving family and a little humble guidance from us, Jessica has become our biggest Rock Star! We love you and your family Jess, you’re are such a Pearl….and the world is your oyster now!!! Go Rock it!!

FRIENDS WHO HANG TOGETHER, HEAL TOGETHER!

DB & RG started their health journeys together on 11-11-19, each one bringing their own concerns to me to help them address some long standing health issues. DB and I go way back and have been friends forever. So, when he came to me for his health issues I was determined to help not only him but also his friend, RG.

DB’s initial symptom list was quite extensive! It ranged from immense digestive issues (bloating, belching, gas, constipation/diarrhea, intestinal and stomach pain) many abdominal surgeries, water retention, swollen red eyes, trouble sleeping, headaches, mid sectional weight gain, joint pain, and muscle aches. Most days, he did not feel good at all. Some days were spent in the ER for his debilitating stomach and abdominal pain. Recently, he spent some time in the hospital for his health issues.

RG’s initial symptoms were just as problematic. RG suffered from severe lower back and sciatica pain, anxiety, irritability, nervousness, brain fog, dark eye circles, poor vision, asthma/bronchitis, acne, irregular heartbeat, muscle pain and joint stiffness, carpal tunnel, fatigue, and viral warts on her hands and face. She knew she had to do something and trusted DB’s advice to come see me.

Blood work was ordered after taking an extensive history and performing an evaluation to assess their biomarkers, gut permeability, gluten and food sensitivities, nutritional deficiencies and inadequacies.

We met as a team to review their lab results. They wanted to fully support each other through the whole ordeal. Individualized lifestyle modifications were implemented using a multipronged approach and we systematically began removing their inflammatory triggers, supplementing any deficiencies, healing their guts and optimizing their circadian rhythms. We developed a text system so they would stay accountable and I could answer any questions that may arise for them.

The body begins to heal once someone is committed to the process. Three months into their Lifestyle modifications, their results were nothing short of phenomenal! A follow up of their current symptom list has seen most of their issues disappear with immense improvement in the few minor symptoms (with time they will abate as well). Although the protocol doesn’t address weight as a major factor (you don’t lose weight to get healthy, you get healthy first) weight loss will occur! DB lost 30 lbs of inflammation, while RG dropped 17 after her inflammation subsided.

Their results are not atypical of my patients who take an active role in their healthcare journey. DB & RG are both rockstars in my book! You guys now have the education you need to stay healthy for as long as you want! Keep rocking this thing we call life, both of you are inspirations for anyone else who is sick and tired of being sick and tired! Thank you for allowing me to accompany you on your health journey!

... and this is why I love what I do!

AJ kept saying something was wrong. The fatigue he felt as a senior cross country runner consumed him. His best time at a meet was during his freshman year. His times had progressively become worse! Aj’s complaints consisted of extreme whole body fatigue, his legs felt like lead when he ran and couldn’t even sustain holding his arms up when running. He also suffered from anxiety, depression, mood swings, irritability, bloating, and indigestion.

When AJ presented to our office, he had these symptoms since 2017. In that time, AJ had been to numerous hospitals in Chicago. His mother recalled that he was seen by a neurologist, a neuromuscular neurologist, a rheumatologist, a cardiologist, an endocrinologist, 3 orthopedists, his primary physician, and 2 other chiropractors. In their assessments, there wasn’t anything that stood out from the labs performed. The conclusion was always the same...normal. AJ said “ there is something wrong mom, why can’t the doctors find it?” A psychiatrist was suggested to help him cope with his feelings.

Upon evaluation and blood work ordered by his physicians, AJ’s labs were unremarkable. When he presented himself to my office and after a thorough evaluation and testing, his functional labs and nutritional deficiencies showed something different. A positive Celiac HLA genetics (gluten sensitive), multiple key nutritional deficiencies, a gut permeability issue and multiple food sensitivities were apparent.

After consultation, we supplemented his deficiencies, removed any known triggers, began an autoimmune protocol, and educated him on the importance of a proper circadian rhythm with a full spectrum light match (sunshine)!

In just two weeks, AJ’s mother informed me that AJ was running better and he beat his best time.

Thirty days post protocol, AJ was feeling better with no indigestion or bloating present. Depression, anxiety, irritability, and mood swings were also gone!

On top of all this, AJ qualified for state! His mom mentioned that at his award dinner his coaches commented how nice it was to have AJ back smiling again. His mom stated it’s hard to explain what was ailing him to people who ask her, so she responds that he just can’t have gluten anymore!

A.J.,

May you have continued success on your health journey! You have done more for yourself than any specialist or hospital has done for you in over 2 years! You’re a rock star. Keep up the incredible work!

Dr. Vaught

D.D. Presented to our office with Hashimotos, with fatigue and the inability to lose weight. Her initial intake also listed other numerous symptoms, from brain fog, poor memory, swollen red eyes, dark circles, puffy eyes, food cravings, excess weight, water retention, constipation, hives, hair loss, joint pain, to irritability! In just 40 days after her initial labs and lifestyle changes were established, she has had total remission of her symptoms, that means every complaint she had initially was not an issue anymore ...gone...finito...adios! On top of all that she also has lost 12 lbs and has a boat load of energy! When we see such a quick an incredible response, we know the patient is fully vested and has skin in the game so to speak!

D.D. You are a rock star and are in total control of your health from now on!

Mr. D, who serves the public and needs his anonymity (hence no pic below), came to me back in July suffering from plaque psoriasis and an under active thyroid. He was, at that time, taking Humira for his psoriasis and synthroid for his under active thyroid. He presented with a plethora of symptoms as a result. He thought maybe there was a different approach than the allopathic route he was on.

His initial symptoms reported were as follows (even on his meds)

- eczema, dry skin, plaque

- fatigue, restlessness

- anxiety, mood swings, nervousness, irritability

- trouble sleeping

- brain fog

- food cravings and compulsive eating

Upon functional medical lab work Mr. D showed positive signs of gluten sensitivity, systemic inflammation, Hoshimoto’s, hyper permeable intestinal lining (Leaky gut), a host of blood values outside functional ranges as well as a multitude of food sensitivities and deficiencies he was dealing with.

We addressed the environment the cells were in, the importance of the light that drives our physiology and we removed the triggers that were flaring his autoimmune condition. We supplemented any deficiencies and lo and behold, 3 months into the lifestyle modification Mr. D is off his Humira and doesn’t have any of the above symptoms. Mr. D has rocked his new lifestyle modification and it sure does show! All this was accomplished by Mr. D having the drive to feel better, healthier and off of the immune suppressing drugs that can have detrimental side effects! Definitely a healthier person to continue to serve and protect!

Everyone has the power within themselves to heal! You are your best doctor! Sometimes it just takes a little guidance! Another incredible, though not atypical, story of how changing your lifestyle can impact your health!

My patients are Rock stars!!!

I’m honored to be a part of all my patients’ health journeys! ❤️

Todd came to us with complaints of stabbing pain in his shoulder area and neck pain. He also would play and practice the piano for hours always experiencing numbness in his fingers afterwards. In about a week and a half all the pain and numbness he was experiencing is gone and hasn't had any return since! He can now practice and do his piano hand exercise for hours without any numbness or pain. Todd is currently a member of our torque club and loving it!

We first saw, 87 years young, Stella back in November of last year, she was suffering from debilitating lower back pain for over a year. She had seen her orthopedist, who over the course of a year, set her up for a series of cortisone injections and physical therapy. Unfortunately, of which neither touched her pain. She decided to try chiropractic, after all what did she have to lose. After a half dozen adjustments, Stella’s debilitating back pain was gone! Stella was then out of town for an extended time and we didn’t see her again for a couple of months. She started to experience the back pain again and quickly returned for care at our office, after only a few more TRT sessions she was as good as new! She is so thankful for our care! She will be moving in June to Ocala, Florida and is worried about finding a chiropractor like “you Dr. Vaught” to keep my back in line! I told her if she finds a chiropractor who is a TRT practitioner, she will be fine because they will get the same results for you that I have! Bless Stella’s heart, we are going to miss her! Enjoy your new home Stella....without the pain of course!

I have been coming to Dr. Vaught for over 20 years now! I have been a cashier for 30 years, it has taken it’s toll on my back and neck. Seeing Dr. Vaught through the years has kept me functional without taking Motrin! Recently I came back in to see him with severe neck pain and disturbing dizziness! I was introduced to his new technique, Torque Release Technique and after just 1 adjustment 80% of the pain went away immediately and so did the dizziness! What an amazing experience I had with Torque Release Technique!

I would highly recommend this procedure for anyone that is in any pain! ~ R.O.

Joanne had a shoulder impingement problem in the past and had received 6 weeks of physical therapy for it. She said, after PT was complete, it helped a little but she continued to be plagued by her shoulder problem. She thought it was something she would have to just live with, until she paid us a visit. Joanne came to us for a spinal pain problem but she was utterly astounded when after her very first Torque Release Technique her shoulder issue was gone and has not returned. She’s now a happy member of our Torque club!

We have such wonderful patients! The following is an appreciation note to acupressurist John Tablerion, AOBT and myself from a special patient of ours! It’s a wonderful read.

“I want to share my appreciation with Dr. Vaught and John Tablerion, I had pancreatic cancer four years ago. I had half of my Pancras removed including my spleen and surrounding lymph nodes. As a result, I’ve had continual pain in both my pancreas and bladder since that surgery. Anyway after my doctors tried numerous medications over the years, which weren't helping. Dr. Ron and John recommended numerous electrical acupuncture treatments along with my continual enzyme treatment. Magnesium was also included. After the initial treatment my overall pain decreased dramatically and after each subsequent visit the pain diminished even more. After only a few treatments my pain was gone and I am currently pain free. Thank you again Dr. Ron and John Tablerion, it is so nice to be rid of that pain.” J.O.

A MUST READ!

A lot of you will remember our patient Gary (Santa) who was in for a tweaked back over Christmas. Upon taking his history we found out that Gary had suffered from Iritis since 1977, Vitiligo since 1998, Vertigo since 2000, bilateral tremors in his hands and extreme exhaustion for days after any strenuous activity. Gary also had some abrupt hearing loss along the way. He has been treated extensively by conventional medicine, always receiving steroids for his Iritis, along with a specialist for his vertigo and hearing loss. He has been on Dramamine daily for his vertigo, some days the vertigo is so bad he doesn’t even get out of bed. With Gary’s autoimmune conditions I suggested that we also start him on a protocol to address his chronic conditions (as I believed them to be autoimmune mediated as well) along with the Chiropractic treatment he was receiving. We started the protocol for Gary after New Years Day and just 3 weeks into the protocol Gary’s Iritis (he had since 1977) is completely gone, Vertigo also gone (no more Dramamine).

His tremors are decreased substantially and we expect total remission as he continues to improve. Gary also stated “He spent a couple hours in his organic garden swinging an Italian Hoe (an extremely heavy spade), which would normally make him feel as if a truck ran over him for the next couple of days, low and behold the following morning, no pain what so ever! Way to go Gary you have achieved Rock star status in our book! It will only get better from here on out! Expect miracles people!!

Testimonial: Torque Release Technique on a 33 yobm suffering from severely restriced cervical ROM, neck pain headaches for over a year now with an inability to work because of the pain and depression.

Patient stated he finally was able to get a referral to come and see me from his insurance carrier, he has seen everyone else with very little improvement. Patient is currently on ant depressives, NSAIDs for his pain and inflammation. Patient had severly restricted cervical ROM in all ranges with pain. Positive cervical compression test for neck pain with hypertonicity palpated suboccipitally and posterior cervically bilaterally. Patient’s UE reflexes, sensation and muscle test were all WNL. Day 1 Torque Release Technique patient had 3 subluxations corrected. Upon standing patient was asked to turn his head right as far as he could and then left as far as he could, as he returned his head back to midline he was dumbfounded (as his ROM was full)! His eyes at this time were as big as saucers as he exclaimed out loud “what did you just do”? He continued to giggle and shake his head in disbelief at what he was able to do.

After 5 pregnancies and dealing with terrible sciatic, we tried Torque Release Technique for the first time! I walked into Dr. Vaught’s office not being able to lift my right leg because of extreme sciatic pain. Immediately after the Torque Release session I walked out of the office being able to lift that same leg now with no pain. Turned my skeptical self into a true believer! I’ve been coming for Torque Release Technique ever since!

I Highly recommend Torque Release Technique! ~ N.M.

1 year ago Billy G. Couldn't walk 10 feet without support for his lower back. Doing estimates, he would stay in his vehicle and take pictures, not wanting to strain his back. Today after only a week and a half of Torque Release Technique with auriculotherapy he sent us this picture of what work he was able to do this morning! He is astounded by how he feels after only 1 1/2 weeks of treatment. His results are so phenomenal, although not atypical, that we had to share his results!

Treatment of a woman with debilitating autoimmune diseases, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue.

Look what happens when you put in the effort:

For the past four and half years after her car accident Debbie K, amassed a pretty lengthy list of health concerns. When I first saw Debbie, six weeks ago, she was suffering from migraines, loss of vision at times in her right eye, chronic fatigue, depression, over weight with the inability to lose any weight, chronic unrelenting pain through her whole body and yes she had an autoimmune disease, fibromyalgia, with all 18 points extremely painful. Both her feet hurt badly to the point of wearing ankle braces for support. Her right arm and right leg were completely numb. She would try to work out but the pain was always too much. She had a friend who had remarkably regained his health after following our protocol and proper supplementation. He told her to come see us and witness how we had helped him and that we may be able to help her.

Six weeks later, tons of energy, no depression, no more numbness, no eye problems, no more severe body aches all over (yes! no more fibromyalgia). She doesn't need any more ankle braces and her feet do not hurt anymore. It's only been six weeks but she has lost 13 lbs and has none of the symptoms she used to have. She was experiencing a little discomfort in her hips on this visit today but she attributed that pain to the 5K she had done over the weekend. Another Rock star gets her health back and in only six short weeks! She is now in total control of her health!

Isn't it time for you to make your health a priority? If you need any assistance or advice we are here to help. The first thing you'll need to do is drop the grains! That's where we start.

This is the reason I do what I do! Karina came to me back in May. She was 60 lbs. heavier, diagnosed with fibromyalgia, CFS, hoshimoto's, crippling anxiety, dermatitis herpetiformis, and facing sleeping problems! You name it she had it! She was taking five prescription medicine including norco and Morphine for her chronic pain. She could not exercise let alone function normally day in and day out. The smile on her face says it all! She is in no more pain, has loads of energy, takes no medicine, sleeps like a baby, has beautiful shiny full hair, works out daily and is 60 lbs lighter! This is what eating properly, exercising and proper supplementation can do for you. Congrats Karina! You're a rock star and totally in charge of your own health!

P.S. a few short months after her visit to our office, Karina became pregnant again, she was having some issues conceiving before her health transition but that’s all in the past!

Treatment of a patient with two known autoimmune diseases, rheumatoid arthritis and hoshimoto's thyroiditis, with lifestyle medicine.

I've been trying to get this man to drink the kool-aid so to speak, his words, for a few years now. He started pounding the kool-aid once he got his diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis earlier this year. You see Ron had two autoimmune diseases that we knew of, RA and Hashimoto's hypothyroidism. He weighed 290 lbs and could barely make it through a day without his feet hurting him immensely from rheumatoid arthritis, he was miserable. Ron was taking Synthroid, meloxicam, methotrexate, had a fatty liver disease, elevated cholesterol, high blood pressure and blood sugar, diagnosed with sleep apnea and given a CPAP machine to sleep with! He's been my chiropractic patient for years but came to me five months ago and asked for some kool-aid, fast forward four short months. 70 lbs lost, no more fatty liver disease, no high blood pressure, no elevated blood sugar, no sleep apnea, no CPAP machine, off of RA meds for a month and half (his rheumatologist specialist from Northwestern hospital is astonished, though he would never get off any meds, his thyroid antibodies dropped as did his TSH levels to low norm. Ron continues to improve as he continues his health journey! Kudos to his rheumatologist specialist at Northwestern who upon reexamination, not only called back his whole staff but also the two patients in his waiting room back into the room where Ron was, to show them exactly what he had accomplished. Ron's rheumatologist asked him what he was doing and Ron gave him my card, he said "if I have any patients on the south side, I'm gonna send them to your chiropractor! Thank you, Ron, for making me look so good! Ron is a rock star who took my humble advice and has changed his lifestyle and changed the life. Your health is in your hands now Ron, you got this.

Anyone can do this and we are here to help you if you can make up your mind to take control of your health. It's truly amazing when you give your body what it needs, it responds and heals. Give us a call we can help you heal!

Treatment of a patient with lifestyle medicine suffering from numerous autoimmune diseases.

What do determination and success look like?

Before he started his journey, Steve at 64, was morbidly obese, with a BMI of 35. He was suffering from multiple autoimmune diseases, (Psoriatic arthritis, ulcerative colitis, Fibromyalgia) and had numerous other health problems like diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, gout, neuropathy, osteoarthritis of the knees, hips and back. This Rockstar was tired of what allopathic medicine had to offer. The doctors had him taking seven different prescription meds, including monthly shots of immune-suppressing drugs, for his illnesses. Fast forward, it's only been over four months now but the "Big O" has changed his lifestyle with a little help (my patient's make me look so good) 43 lbs gone, normal BMI, no more meds, no more neuropathy, no more psoriatic flair ups, normal blood pressure, normal blood sugars, normal cholesterol levels, no more fibromyalgia or neuropathy. He exercises and walks miles now, earlier a 100 yards used to be a painful struggle for him. This is what determination and lifestyle change looks like. This is what eating properly and giving the body what it needs with proper supplementation looks like! This is what getting your life back looks like! Thank you, Steve, for showing us what is possible and what determination looks like! It's patients like Steve that is my driving force for what I love to do. I'm only a guide, It's Rock Star patients like Steve that are truly amazing in their life's journey! Here's another Patient that has full control of his own health! Looking fit and healthy Steve, keep that determination up, you got this! Steve's story, as incredible as it is, is not unique. All you need is a little determination and some