Clare Mackie
Commercial actress, singer
Haverford,
PA
_______________________
February, 24, 2005
When I heard about "EASE-UP", and Joseph Eagle's deep muscle
massage therapy, I half-heartedly made an appointment, thinking it
was worth a try, but would most likely be just one more treatment
that doesn't work.
Over a two year period, I had already seen 2 general
practitioners, allergists, rheumatologists, neurologists,
osteopaths, and chiropractors. I had been through 3 EKGs,
x-rays, cat scans, blood test, hot/cold wraps, PT, traction, and
neck "corrections". I even had a series of "gun"-fired
acupuncture needle treatments that were so painful that Actiq was
required just to get through them and I was incapacitated for two
days each week. I thought to myself, "Well, at least massage
won't make me hurt worst than I already do."
My hands had been getting more and more painful. They
were swollen and burning, and I could not sleep at night. I
could no longer play the piano, hold music in front of me to sing,
turn doorknobs, or hold a toothbrush, let alone do yoga or ride a
bike. I was virtually crippled, but none of the doctors could
find a cause. One doctor diagnosed Fibromyalgia, but most
thought there was "nothing wrong" with me.
After one treatment with Joseph, I felt better, and began to have
hope that I might regain the use of my hands. After several
sessions, the swelling and pain were considerably improved, and now
I can do almost everything I used to do; only one finger
remains affected and I am confident that it will improve with
continued treatment.
Joseph has helped me in three important ways:
Physically, his deep muscle massage and
the stretching of the affected muscles has brought tremendous relief
from pain and has allowed me the use of my hands. His
assessment of what was causing the pain and his knowledge of what to
do about it has given me absolute confidence in his ability to help
me.
Intellectually, Joseph has explained why I had
become dysfunctional and showed specific exercises to do at home to
stretch and rebuild the painful muscles. He involved me in the
active re-training of my brain, while my mind was telling me I could
no longer do certain things with my hands, Joseph was stretching the
muscles and showing me that I COULD do things, and
without pain.
Psychologically, because I felt increasing
agility with each session, I began to thing positively about the
possibility of being able to resume the activities I enjoy, and
Joseph's constant encouragement, reminding me of how far I had come
each week, was tremendously helpful in getting my life back.
When I think of how far I have come, in getting rid of the pain
and in learning how to keep myself pain-free for the rest of my
life, I can only think how fortunate I am to have found "EASE-UP"
and Joseph Eagle. I recommend him to everyone I know.
Sincerely
Clare Mackie
