The Achievement of JJ
Written by JJs Mom
One of our most blessed days in our life was when I walked into Animal Fitness Center with my beloved six month old yorkie, JJ. We had visited three different vet clinics for a severe case of kennel cough. Receiving numerous rounds of antibiotics JJ wasn’t getting any better. X-rays showed the lungs clear but she was still having a hard time breathing, her nose always pointed stiffly up in the air. Then to make matters worse she accidently fell down some stairs and injured her neck which in turn paralyzed her front end. She could no longer run after her ball, walk to go outside or even bark. After losing just two months previously our precious little Jordan at the age of five, facing the possible death of another beloved pet was just not something I could live with. I went looking on the internet and found Dr. Ava Frick. This is where the amazing story of JJs recovery begins. Dr. Frick examined her and we started our road to recovery. She recommended various Standard Process supplements and also gave her an Alpha-Stim treatment while at the calming clinic and it was sent home for me to administer further treatments there. JJ’s spark started to shine again but she was still very painful to touch or move around. Falling down stairs can be rough to start with but when you only weigh two pounds it is detrimental. A few days at home showed but a little improvement. Dr. Frick and her staff then began a ten day around the clock care for JJ. This issue required Alpha-Stim twenty four hours a day for numerous days, helping to reduce the inflammation and speed up the proper healing along with Standard Process Supplements. Dr. Frick was going to be leaving for a chiropractic conference in Kentucky and did not want to leave JJ behind…..so JJ got to travel with her. Dr. Frick called me every day with an update on how the progress was. While at the conference many veterinarians and companies donated items for JJ’s recovery. I also owe them an enormous thank you. I know it was touch and go every night but Dr. Frick was determined and kept a close eye on her. It took a while for the full light to come back to JJ. She slowly started to want out of her bed and began trying to walk, then eventually to running and now chasing the cats all over the house feisty as ever. Thank you Dr. Frick and the Animal Fitness Center for giving us our JJ back. You and your staff are in my prayers every night. You are truly an angel to the animals.
Love Jerry & Marie Lawrence
JJ sends her love!!

Missing Lincoln County boy found
November 20, 2008

Relief and joy in Lincoln County Missouri after a missing three year old is found safe and sound. It took hundreds of searchers seven hours to find Colby Paasch.  The three year old boy wandered away from his backyard with the family dog.

"It was a feeling like no other I've ever had." Brian Towsley

Brian Towsley is a volunteer with the Missouri technical rescue unit's Region "C" Canine Unit. And they get an "A" for effort because it was their team that found the boy... In the cold... In the dark... In the woods... Thanks to the nose and grit of a German Shepherd dog named "Rebel."

"He went down about 30 to 40 yards and I called him and he wouldn't come so we went a little bit further down and started calling out again and that is when we heard the kid holler out pretty good hey I am down here."  Brian Towsley Technical Rescue Unit

Brian and others on his team thought they heard the boy earlier. But they were unable to tell exactly where he was until Rebel took control.  First ... they spotted the boy's dog... then the boy.

"He kept saying take me to my mom and dad take me back to my mom and dad and he kept trying to remember what his address was and I said little buddy... don't worry about your address we know exactly where you live."

At first the K-9 team doubted they were on the right track because the terrain was so rough and hilly they didn't think a three year old could get through it.

But this one did... and made it back home... all thanks to a rebel... with cause.

Rebel and Brian are clients of Animal Fitness Center where they regularly get adjustments and use Standard Process ® supplements provided by Dr. Ava Frick in Union Missouri.

Reported by News Channel 11 KPLR in St. Louis, MO.

 

 

This is the Journal of Keegan Yates’ journey.
She is a 7 year old golden retriever mix.
She came to Animal Fitness Center unable to walk.
She is a star to us because of her extraordinary recovery!
She always greets us with a smile and a tail wag!
Click here to read Keegan's Journal
 

 

 

We have a Dachshund named Wendy

Her markings are tan and black

When she was five she hurt her back

That’s when we realized

Her back legs were paralyzed

We were told we would have to put her to sleep

That’s when we both begun to weep

We were beside ourselves and didn’t know what to do

Wanted to find someone to make her new

A chiropractor friend told us about Dr. Ava Frick

Wendy liked her so much, she gave her a lick

After treatments of supplements, micro-electrical current and the underwater treadmill
She began to walk without taking a pill

Wendy feels so good she plays with her toys

Dr. Frick has given her years to enjoy

So Wendy now walks all over the place

Now we both have big smiles on our face

So no more crying no more tears

Dr. Ava gave us Wendy for a few more years

 

Thanks for everything

Pat & Bob Goin

 

 

August 8th, 2008
Our dog and friend Puppy, could not hold her head up let alone walk when we came to see Dr. Frick. We brought her in a wagon. All the time from last winter (late November or early December) we believed she would have to put down.

But NO….quite the contrary.  All the adjustments, supplements, correct diagnosis, exercise, positive thoughts from everyone--all combined with our commitment to help her get better—Puppy walks, swims and plays occasionally now. We love her so much and truly appreciate your knowledge and dedication to helping our animals.

P.S. My daughters vet recommended Dr. Frick all the way from LA California.

Thanks Again,
Mendy & Tammy McClelland


This is Puppy in the Underwater Treadmill with her swimsuit on!!!

 

Hi Dr. Frick,  I am back in Florida now and I wanted to thank you again for all your help making my two dogs feel great after the long drive from Florida to Purina Farms, as well as throughout the Border Collie Nationals competition.  As you can see, they did quite well.  You'll be seeing us again when Purina Farms hosts the event again in 2010.  Rachel Flatley, Arrow and Partner

 

First to review 2007: Katie was #4 and Cooper was #17 Sheltie for AKC herding trials. Katie was the 21st Sheltie to earn the AKC Herding Championship.

Now for their 2008 accomplishments:                                                                                                                     In January, Cooper finished his AHBA Herding Trail Championship, making him the 13th Sheltie to earn that title. In April, we went to ASSA national specialty in Greely, CO. Katie won Advanced Ducks and was RHIT Ducks while Cooper won Advanced Sheep. In August, Cooper was HIT at the GSD Club of Western Kentucky AKC herding trail and now has 6 points and his major win for his AKC Herding Championship.

Katie has a brag that you do not hear very often. She finished her AKC MJP3 title in November. (During 2007 only 55 dogs of all breeds earned the MJP3 title.) Cooper continues to add to his MACH points and double Qs.

Our most exciting brag for the year 2008 is that they both finished their AKC Advanced Course B Ducks titles. The was the 12th time that they both earned an AKC title on the same weekend.

Thanks for all your hard work and help.                                                                                   
Jan, Katie, and Cooper

 

Murray, an Irish Wolfhound, came to see Dr. Frick because traditional veterinary medicine had run out of options for his urinary incontinence. I am a veterinary technician and work for a veterinarian and we had tried many, many things and performed a thorough work up without success. Murray responded extremely well to the Alpha-Stim machine and we no longer have any urine accidents. It is remarkable!
 

Dr. Frick always spends time with Murray and me and takes time to explain things thoroughly. I am grateful and excited that such good quality alternative medical care is available.
Lori Toler and Murray

 

 

 

Elka was suffering from sever arthritis in both hind legs. She could hardly get up a flight of stairs and worse, cried going down the stairs. Her regular vet gave me a newsletter from Dr. Frick, what a good send. I called for an appointment in May and two months later my Elka was back to playing and going up and down stairs like a champ. When we came in, I thought that Elka wouldn’t see her 8th birthday, now she is a whole new dog. She is back to instigating her brother and making him look like an idiot. I can not say enough about how wonderful Dr. Frick and her staff are. Dr. Frick is truly an angel from heaven. Thank You!
Barbara Santillo and Elka

 

 

 

A Story from Jake:

One day I was out doing my rounds monitoring my territory.  As I was crossing the street I was struck by something and felt intense pain as I was hurled into the air.  The next thing I remember I was laying in a doctor’s office with all these strange people hovering over me.  I had an unbearable pain in my hips and couldn’t’ move my back legs.  I also had a ferocious headache and I couldn’t see out of my left eye.  The room was spinning and I was frightened, but these people seemed nice and were trying to help me so I calmed down.  

A couple of days later they brought me to another doctor.  I still hurt really badly but I knew they were trying to help; the only problem was that they all looked so sad when they looked at me.  Then a great thing happened!  My parents came to visit me, but they had such sadness in their eyes.  They pet me and cried and told me goodbye.  I still don’t understand why, but I never saw them again. 

After a few more days at the doctor, a nice lady came and took me to her house.  She would pet me and rub me all over.  It felt very soothing.  Then she put little things on my ears and would touch me with little probe-like things that created a good feeling in me.  When she was with me she would talk to me and soothe me.  When she was gone, there was always real nice soft music and the scent of lavender in the air I was always calm.  She fed me special vitamins and put these magnets in my bed. 

I could drag myself out of my crate and go potty on a mat and slowly I began to get stronger and could drag myself farther, but I would have to rest.  Then little by little I began to walk a little bit, kind of wobbly-like. 

The lady began taking me to see a doctor lady and at first I was scared to see her because it always hurt me when anyone but my lady touched me.  After a while I noticed that after I went to the doctor lady I would feel a little bit better.  This was especially after the time I slipped and hurt my shoulder real bad.  They said it was dislocated.  Well, that doctor lady made it better! After a while I started walking better and my lady would take me to the doctor’s place and put me in the water with her.  I could walk and she would help my feet because I couldn’t control my left rear leg very well at all.  Slowly I began to walk and feel better and better. 

Now, I am happy to say that I can run, jump and swim with my new family.  I am seven years old and love my nice lady and her family of dogs as though I have lived here my whole life.  As a matter of fact, I owe my life to her with the awesome help of the doctor lady called Dr. Frick. 

Jake is a 7 year old Jack Russell Terrier who had a broken spine and blind eye as the result of being struck by a truck.  His owners declined any treatment but I felt he deserved a chance so I took him and along with my compassion and diligence, my skills partnered with Dr. Ava, he is now able to run, jump, swim and go on trail rides.  He is a very happy dog and acts as though he has been a part of our family his whole life. 

When he was brought to me, he could not walk.  I used the Alpha-Stim on him daily along with a few chiropractic adjustments, magnetic and acupressure therapy as well as aroma and music therapy. 

 

Slowly he began dragging himself about, getting stronger and stronger, and then I began bringing him to Dr. Ava for the underwater treadmill therapy.  At first, he was so delicate and painful I had to carry him into the office as he lay in his little bed.  His muscles were so atrophied it was just skin and bones on his little legs.  He had therapy 2-3 times a week and little by little he regained his strength.  In the water he could move in a way that he could not move on the ground.  Now, he is strong and active and happy thanks to my devotion and the expertise of Dr. Ava.

About their injured sheepdog Patches,
clients wrote:

"Dr. Frick, on Memorial weekend
Patches showed once each day in AKC
Advanced Sheep and finished
her advanced degree by placing
first each day and High in Trial
both days.

"With your help in adjusting Patches
and our diligence in applying your
expertise on exercise, Patches can
continue to be shown."

      Thank you,
             Debbie Hunott,
                 Jack George, and
                     especially Patches






George The Airedale
George came to Dr. Frick with a recurring limp and a recommendation for surgery as the only option. Four months later following ultrasound treatments and underwater therapy, George's limp is gone. His joint is improved and he is back to enjoying his favorite activities (power walking and playing ball.) Thanks, Dr. Frick!

Elisa Arnold
See George's Website


Ava was one of four featured "Hands-On Healers" in the March 2001 issue of Horse & Rider magazine.

In that issue, she discussed one of the most dramatic cases of improvement seen in her chiropractic practice. Speaking of a lopsided dressage horse whose pelvis was 4 inches lower on one side than the other, she said, "I had to get under him and adjust upward. He fully recovered."

Other common problems she mentioned are barrel racers not taking the barrel as they usually do, and ropers or reiners not stopping well. They usually need pelvic adjustment.

"Dr. Frick, we couldn't ride our Arabian stud any more, and he couldn't mount the dummy. We spent more than $2000 on conventional veterinary treatment before consulting you. After two visits from you, and $200 out of pocket, our Arabian Stallion is 100% sound!" -- A Satisfied Client






"Willow used to be cranky and hard to get along with, but now she is good as new! Dr. Frick's adjustments have made her 110%."
-- Pat McNamara of Town and Country, MO with Willow



Mary Ann Moore & Prince-2009
“We felt very welcome and uninitiated upon entering the beautiful facility. Everyone was friendly too; Humans and four legged. There was no sense of being rushed or hurried at any time. It was a very pleasant experience. I feel Dr. Frick truly listened and understood my dog’s issues.”

 

  





"The staff and doctor were warm and friendly. I like the added measure of personal concern and attention."
-- Carolyn Campbell of St. Louis, MO with Lleyton


"My horse is doing great! I ran him in a barrel race the following weekend after his visit and he placed in every barrel class that he ran in, and he was feeling really good. You really helped my horse!" - Jana Gist of New Madrid, MO, owner of Mito Viento

"My dog was in terrible pain. She got well and became her old self. I would bring any of my pets back to ask for help."

-- Debbie Haupt of Owensville, MO, owner of Critter


"Dr. Ava has helped me go the extra mile! Rebel's now back out of retirement and doing 25 mile rides!"

Rebel has traveled over 1,000 miles in endurance rides! Way to go, Rebel!

-- Laura Jones of Maryland Heights, MO with Rebel

"Auryn was indroduced to the Alpha-Stim machine to which she responded well. Dr. Frick is one of a kind... She takes the time to discuss her impressions of the pet's condition with you and explains the treatment plan and objectives in detail. She researches past history and consults previous veterinarians, keeping you advised all along. Her follow-through is exceptional. Dr. Frick's expertise should be promoted throughout the veterinary community as most pet owners are not made aware of its availability."

-- Cory Zornizer of Foley, MO, owner of Auryn

"Wish we would have come sooner!" - Betzi Grus of Union, MO
"Thank you for finding a way to help animals in a new way." - Patricia Bridgeman of Florissant, MO

"We can't thank you enough for helping us put Griffin back together. Not only your professional skills but your constant support and encouragement have made a very difficult situation alot easier for Rich and me--as well as giving Griffin great quality of life."

-- Princy Kersting of Pacific, MO

 

"Tag had suffered dislocated vertebrae from a jump during a competition. Dr. Frick did a chiropractic exam and adjustment. The recovery was immediately 100%. Tag enjoyed his treatment and has stayed sound and is still competing."

-- Jackie Nieder of St. Louis, MO

"I've tried many things that didn't work. Both of my dogs have benefited from taking Standard Process--Geronimo for his arthritis and Mac for digestive problems. I make sure I never run out!"

-- Wade Schoenecker of Mechanicsburg, PA


 

 

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