Testimonials Foundation for Integrated Health

My 8-year daughter had troubles in spelling with reversing her b and d's, along with other number and letters. Conversations started to talk about dyslexia. Dr. Drake suggested it could be that it could be how her eyes were sending the letter messages to the brain.

After two sessions where my 8yr old simply thought it was fun to wear glasses that blinked little red lights, we noticed a drastic improvement. Her spelling marks have gone from receiving 9/16 to 14-16/16! Speaking with her teacher, she had also noticed a big improvement in how she was reading out loud and an overall improvement in math and spelling. Reversing letters and numbers just doesn't happen anymore. The fix was so easy!

"I have been seeking Dr. Drake's incredible diagnostic and treatment skills since the early eighties. A mountain bike and ski addict there isn't much that will keep me down, but accidents do happen. Just a couple of weeks ago I hurt my knee while having to jump off an elevated ramp with my bike. When physio treatments didn't get me better fast enough, I once again went to the city to see Dr. Drake. As usual she worked miracles. After her treatment I could walk without a limp and go up and down stairs without pain! And that with a torn meniscus and sprained ligament. Thank you Linda - I'll be back"!

Uschi Scherer

Dr. Linda Drake is a truly a leader in chiropractic neurological technology, energy medicine and intuitive treatments. Within minutes and without any verbal input or clues from me, she had read my mind/body and accurately diagnosed the list of ailments that have been troubling me for months, namely adrenal burnout, detoxification issues, and back/hip pain. Within two treatments of the cold laser, Trigenics Neuromuscular Therapy and recommended EB foot baths, I experienced profound muscle relaxation and a gross reduction in lower/hip back pain . Much to my surprise, the spinal adjustments and Trigenics treatments were gentle, relaxing, and highly effective. Additionally, she was able to provide me with tips to strengthen my immune and nervous system, and I have experienced a further calming of my nervous system from recommended nutritionals and dietary recommendations. I am amazed at the results in such a short period of time. Dr. Linda Drake, you are amazing at what you do!

As a person who strives for optimum health, I am very excited to tell you about an extraordinary health practitioner who is gaining a tremendous reputation for healing patients of a variety of aliments. Her name is Dr. Linda Drake, and her research into the leading edge of health technology breakthroughs has helped her develop a powerful healing technique. Patients who have had long term pain have found instant and even total relief.Stiff and sore limbs can become mobile like they were when you were a kid. And better yet, many patients find prolonged results. If you want to get in optimum shape for skiing, golf, hockey, or just everyday life, you will want to book your appointment for your evaluation.

When I first went to see Dr. Drake I was working on recovering from a shattered left leg, I had tried several therapies to deal with the pain and my walking ability remained very limited. It had been more than a year since the accident and I was very discouraged. My joints in my shoulders were seized up from the crutches and I was becoming fearful that I would not ski or sail again. It was after my first treatment that I walked briskly to my car with no pain: the second treatment gave me back my shoulder mobility and allowed me to breathe deeply again. It has been almost two years since my treatments and I continue to enjoy full mobility in my shoulders. Dr. Drake's system gave me the motivation and results I never imagined could happen. I strongly recommend Dr. Linda Drake for anyone needing to repair torn tissue or chronic pain.

I also had severe knee pain when I first saw Dr. Drake and was on the waiting list for knee replacement. Everyday was a torment. The pain had long spread through my entire system. I had been in and out of hospital over the past 13 months with apparently, the best quality care. The muscles in my legs were collapsing giving me seriously bowed legs.

After the initial treatment using Dr. Drake's system my left leg was over 50% straighter and my limp was noticeably improved. I had an open wound that refused to heal due to restricted circulation – Linda performed "cold laser therapy" - and now I have scar tissue where there had been a red open wound. I now walk my dog daily with virtually no pain. If you are interested in avoiding needless back surgery or your pain will not go away you owe it to yourself to call the offices of Dr. Linda Drake. Get informed and experience true healing and an exceptional, caring clinic.

Susan Cameron-Block, Radio personality, professional stunt skier and windsurfer

Dear Linda, After the last treatment on Sat, I played the finals of the doubles but unfortunately didn't win, not because of my arm but because of other issues.

My opinion of Trigenics is that it certainly helped my elbow which seemed to have a terrible muscle spasm. This approach combines a number of alternative approaches which I have used in the past - reflexology, acupuncture, chiropractic and massage. The gentle resistance movements seems to have prepared the muscles for relaxation; the pressure on the relative pressure points relaxed the muscles further and then the chiropractic adjustment was made very easy and turned out to be much more gentle than it might otherwise have been. I would encourage others in your field who deal with high performance athletes to have a much closer look at this technique to help athletes recover from injuries more quickly.

Mervin Watson, Canadian Men's Masters Tennis Player (over 60)

On June 26, 2003, I broke the greater tuberosity of the humerus (left shoulder) as a result of a high-speed mountain biking collision with Mother Earth.

After a period of rest and the green light from my Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Allan Bagoo, to start rehabilitating the muscles, the rotator cuff muscles insertion at the greater tuberosity, or general region, I contemplated the appropriate plan for recovery. A good friend recommended I try a new form of Chiropractic Care, Trigenics.

"Trigenics is a neurologically based manual treatment system which dramatically alleviates pain, accelerates healing and 
strengthens muscles in seconds."

As a result of this referral, I was introduced to Dr. Linda Drake. Linda recommended a combination of chiropractic care and massage. On September 2, 3003 I had my first Trigenics treatment. On September 5, 2003 I combined a half hour treatment of Trigenics with one hour of massage. By September 8, 2003, after another combined treatment, the results were liberating. Physiologically I went from not being able to move, turn my arm in an outward motion, from my body; the motion required to put on a seatbelt when in the driver's seat with the left arm, to being able to use the left arm to do this task. We took a very aggressive position with respect to the rehabilitation; three times a week, both treatments. After those three treatments, I progressed to light arm weight work out, stretching and push-ups. One treatment thereafter I was back on my bike (86 days later), though be it a scant version of bicycling, still I was back to building strength and fitness. I have a ways to go, but the end is in sight, perfect timing, just before the snows fall and the cross-country ski trails beckon.....Thank you Dr. Linda Drake.

I've known Dr. Linda Drake for about 3 years. Over that time she has become a dear friend. As a health practitioner myself I recognize a kindred spirit who always searches the newest and best techniques to help her clients using safe, holistic, scientific methodology.

My son has suffered tremendously from a type of Autism called Aspberger's syndrome. It has meant no sleep for 10 years, hyperactivity, no concentration, intense frustration, high anxiety, inability to learn or concentrate in a school setting, impulsivity and too many other problems to mention. This disorder has affected our family deeply and penetrated every aspect of our life. It has caused extreme stress for him and anyone around him. It also means he has had few friends. We have affected many changes with all the treatments we have sought and investigated but unravelling this syndrome has been a baffling, time consuming and frustrating puzzle.

Dr. Drake started treating my son with the cold laser treatment (both working on "loosening up" heavy metals stored in his body and also encouraging both hemispheres of his brain to connect and communicate). She followed this treatment with the EB Cleanse footbath. The results have been remarkable. Seeing the amount of metal coming out in the foot baths was very sobering. After about 3 treatments I started seeing significant changes in him. He was happier, more communicative, more cooperative. And, he's laughing now, something he's never really done much of. After 8 treatments the gains are significant; it's given me so much hope. I see new things in my son daily – it's like we are gaining a child we never had before. I know that we are still climbing the mountain; but we have come so far and I am so very grateful to Linda for her willingness to be innovative and look for alternate solutions, treatments, and methodologies for a condition most people say can't be treated.

For months I had noticed my eagle eye vision starting to fail me and had resigned myself to 1.5 reading glasses as the magnified words seemed to not jump around and easier to read. Wanting to make sure my eyes were healthy I had my GP send me to an optometrist for a full eye exam. Upon examination he rated me with 20/ 20 vision, healthy eyes and said if I wore reading glasses I would ruin my eyes. He explained my problems with vision saying that maybe it was stress.

Dr. Drake did not seem to think so. She suggested that she take a look. During our session together Dr. Drake had me wear glasses that little lights would blink off and on and used a "cold" laser to improve how my brain was working. What she knew that the optometrist didn't was that it wasn't my eyes that were the problem, but rather the message that was being sent to the brain. That evening as I was driving I realized I could read a sign that was far away, clearly! I was so excited it had been so long since I've been able to do this! Then I started to notice the streetlights didn't have a haze around them anymore.

It took two sessions with Dr. Drake to have both eyes fully restored to what I was used to. I have had no problems with my vision since. My eyes can follow as I read without the words getting mixed up.I'm so grateful for Dr. Drake to rid me of the myth that "reading glasses come with your 40's!

I met Dr. Linda Drake in February 2007, four months after the death of my husband. I was in severe pain when I first saw her. I had trouble walking. My feet were burning with pain. My left knee was swollen to the extent that I needed a knee-brace to provide me with some comfort. My mornings were the worst – I dreaded getting out of bed knowing that it would take me almost all morning to get going because of the pain. In fact dealing with minor day to day activities was a challenge.

I was under the care of a rheumatologist for my symptoms and was given prednisone for the pain. I was very worried about the side effects of the prednisone and felt that I needed something more than just pills to help me with my predicament.

Then a very a good friend of mine suggested I should see Dr. Linda Drake. Thank goodness for that recommendation! Dr. Drake was immediately able to diagnose my symptoms and I began her special brand of chiropractic treatments – including Neurological Decompression, Cold Laser Therapy and Trigenics Muscle treatments. The results have been unbelievable. Within a few sessions walking and doing small chores became tolerable. As my health improved with the chiropractic treatments, Dr. Drake added the infrared sauna, the Detox Footbath and also the Vertical Vibration Fitness machine to my therapy sessions. On different occasions I have also added acupuncture and craniosacral therapy. I am now also seeing Dr. Karen McGee the naturopathic physician at the clinic to help me combat my osteoporosis condition, which was the result of the prednisone.

I am a firm believer in the practices of Dr. Drake, the Foundation for Integrated Health clinic and what they stand for. While I no longer require regular treatments, I have continued with "maintenance" treatments. I have become "addicted" to feeling well. I am also committed to leaders in the field of integrated health services such as Dr. Drake and her team provide.

Anne-Marie Dekker

‘It is hard to write in words my “heart felt” gratefulness for the unique care and expertise Cathy has given me to conquer and manage my * TMD* or Temporomandibular Disorder.” I had tried everything before I met Cathy, and had given up hope of ever getting relief of the chronic pains in my head, face, jaw, neck, and back. It could be easy to forget now, the “over-the-edge pain” I used to tolerate every day. Some of the work Cathy does is so light and non-invasive that it is hard to imagine it could do so much!!

I am amazed that my head, teeth and jaw don’t ache now. I can chew food and somehow the whole left side of my eye, sinus, and nostril area has opened up, meaning that I can breathe easier. My lifestyle and general well being has steadily improved dramatically. Cathy has given me hope again, energy and a feeling of excitement to get up in the morning, which I didn't think was ever going to be possible... Thank you for giving me back my smile, harmony and vitality for life.

Jean, North Shore