Since 1995, Ferguson Family Chiropractic has been providing the best chiropractic experience for all who enter the office. This commitment is the foundation upon which the office has successfully grown into one of the largest in the state of Georgia. Practice members are not numbers in our office, but people who are welcomed into our chiropractic family.
Here's what they're saying:
What has been your experience with heath improvements at our office?
[In the last two years] I have had NO sinus infections! A record! I usually have 1 or 2 a year, and I am not as sick as often. - Bridget Dunk
I have been virtually drug-free since 2001. - Brad Clendaniel
Generally speaking, much better health... the children's illnesses (the few they have had) have gone away quickly. All of us seem to have fewer ailments. - Antonella Giannasca
I can engage in activities with more focus and clarity. - Julie May
[I experienced] Rehabilitation of slipped disc that M.D.'s could not treat! Cessation of chronic sinus infections and seasonal allergies, improvement of menstrual symptoms, and eliminations of those former 'everyday' aches and pains such as headaches. - Melody Coffey
In what ways have you noticed a more responsive body?
When I feel tired, I listen to my body now. - Hope Manning
I used to feel like I was walking around in a fog, but now I feel alert! - Alisa Brandt
I haven't gotten any of the colds or flu that my co-workers have had this winter. - Patti Smith
I feel like I have a new "skip" in my step - I really feel that "the power is on" when I leave. - Rebecca Stahl
We seem to get over illnesses quicker and without medicine. - Amy Cole
Less tension, tightness, less fatigue (no headaches) - Debi Kienel
Because of more energy, I can create more energy for myself. I've lost 30lbs and am able to keep it off for a year and a half now. - Rebecca Brandt
I move more freely and feel better. - Pam Dominiak
My body is more relaxed and I feel like one piece instead of many pieces. -Kristina Sinquefield
My body is much happier than before I started adjustments - Becky Stegman
What energy improvements are you experiencing?
I noticed that I can do things that before I was not interested in due to being too tired. - Lynda Jackson
I just have more energy and feel better -- both mentally and physically. Thank you! - Patricia Hill
I just feel more alive and an overall energy burst when adjusted; I can't wait to come back. - Rebecca Stahl
I have more energy that lasts throughout the day. I feel great after my adjustments! - Antoinette Nichols
Overall, just a sense of improved wellbeing... with that physical wellbeing there is an increase in energy as well as a newfound confidence in our body's ability to heal itself. - Antonella Giannasca
Energy level very high... golf score very low... -Luis Fuster
More energy and enthusiasm for life. -Winn Downey
I bounced back faster after giving birth, and can keep up with a 3yr old! -Carolyn Penner
What have you learned about chiropractic?
I learned that if your body is in alignment then your body fights off sickness & you have more energy to do more things. - Patti Smith
How certain nerves in your spine are directly related to certain organs and other parts of the body's system. - Danine Murphy
Get adjusted if you are pregnant. It's so much better. - Donna Greco
It helps prevent children from having bad attitudes. -Sara Garmon
Medicines are not the cure - a healthy body is what is important. -Fan Murianki
Subluxations cause nerve interference -Bridget Dunk
That through your spine, everything is controlled from organs, to muscles to nerves and eerything else. - Lori Thomson
That I don't need pain relievers, I can listen to my body and respond. - Barbara Williams
Our patients have reported that they no longer need the following toxic drugs:
Alleve, Tagamet, Wellbutrin, Paxil, Topamax, Ibuprophen, Antibiotics, Claritin, Zyrtec, Flu medicines, anti-inflammatories, Zantac, Sudafed, Celebrex, migraine medications, Motrin, Advil…
Just a few of our Testimonials:
DECREASED BLOOD PRESSURE
Brian began getting adjusted when he was a kid because he had played sports. He had not been to a chiropractor in a while, and he thought that it would help me with my high blood pressure, back pain, neck pain, and the headaches I was having everyday. As a teacher, you can only imagine how that affected my job. Also, since Brian works all day on his feet, he thought it wouldn’t hurt to start getting adjusted again. I have been on blood pressure medication for about 7 years now and I know that the effects of taking a drug long-term are not good.
Since I had never been adjusted before, I was relieved to see Drs. Karen and Shawn adjusting children and tiny babies. I thought that if they adjust babies, why can’t they take care of me. After several months of care, Brian and I got pregnant. I continued to get adjusted and so far it has helped me so much through the pregnancy. I have not had any morning sickness, and only a few aches and pains that are gone when I leave the office. The baby is due June 10, and we plan on getting her adjusted within the first 24 hours of her life.
Throughout my care, I have noticed that my blood pressure has decreased, especially during my pregnancy. With continued chiropractic care, I hope to have a reduction in the medication. Also since both of us have been under regular chiropractic care, we feel less stressed, more relaxed, and we have increased focus. We look forward to our visits and it feels almost like a second home. Ferguson Family Chiropractic is the first place that I go after work, and my husband and I enjoy the time we get to spend together there, almost like a chiropractic date. Thank you Ferguson Family Chiropractic!
Sincerely,
Lauren Betancourt
IT’S THE RESULTS
My husband Philip first started to get adjusted because he was suffering from low back pain and headaches everyday. He took a lot of aspirin and the pain had affected his mood and his ability to do things with our two children, Kaylyn and Drew. The children had some problems of their own; Kaylyn had some neck pains and Drew had ear infections. The whole family had been taking medications to remedy our symptoms from colds and infections and to relieve our aches and pains.
After seeing the results that my husband had gotten, our whole family began care. We are now much healthier, we don’t get as many colds, and when we do get colds, they don’t last as long. Philip can now play with the kids and is able to participate in much more active things.
Now that we have been coming to Ferguson Family Chiropractic for about three years, we rarely take any medications. Before we came, we did not know very much about chiropractic, but we soon learned. The only thing we did know was that we did not want x-rays. Fortunately, Drs. Karen and Shawn use other tests that are not invasive.
Thank you Ferguson Family Chiropractic!
Sincerely,
Cynthia Barnes
HEALTHY FAMILY
Hi, my name is Brigitte Cutshall. I came to Ferguson Family Chiropractic believing that it could help my neck pain. However, I was very skeptical about it helping my allergies and sinus infections. I hated taking so many medications, so I gave it a try anyway. Now that I have been coming here for over a year, I realize that chiropractic does affect your organs.
I am very thankful to Drs. Karen and Shawn for encouraging us to bring our kids to get adjusted. Hudson suffered from chronic sinus infections and Jacob missed school from colds. Our whole family is healthier , we get sick less often, miss less days of work and school, and we don’t need to have drugs in the house. We even handle stress better.
The kids did not like to come at first, but now they actually ask to come to the office to get adjusted. From the first time we came to the office, we have not been to the medical doctor once. We would recommend chiropractic care to anyone for anything that is bothering them.
Brigitte Cutshall
100% IMPROVEMENT
Before my kids and I started getting adjusted, we were suffering from many different problems. I was told I had arthritis in my neck and had taken about 10 different anti-inflammatory drugs. I also had acid reflux and erythema nodosa, an infection caused illness of my blood vessels. Hilary had allergy induced asthma and was under breathing treatments. Todd was taking medication for ADHD.
Now after being adjusted for nearly 2 years, our medications are just sitting on the shelf. We have seen a 100% improvement in our health. I have only had one episode of the vascular problem, when I get acid reflux, it goes away after being adjusted, and I have no more neck pain. Hilary has only had one breathing treatment and Todd is now being weaned off his ADHD drug. My children refuse to take anything but adjustments when they are not feeling well and through continued education from Dr.’s Karen and Shawn, we have learned that you can be well without medications. We continue to get our spines checked so we can be healthy.
Sincerely,
Kim Duvall
THE KIDS LOVE IT
Hi, my name is Wendy Golec. My oldest daughter, Claire, was experiencing headaches about 4 times per week and was asking for medication to stop her pain. At the time we started coming to the office, she was nine years old and had been tested for everything. We used to run to the doctor at the first sign of a fever, as well as take antibiotics, and over the counter painkillers like Motrin and Excedrin for our headaches and pains.
We were a little unsure about getting our kids adjusted at first, so I started before them. After getting a few adjustments and talking with Drs. Karen and Shawn, we felt okay about the kids getting adjusted.
Now that we have been coming here for several years, we have been much healthier. We no longer take any medications and we don’t rush to the doctor when we don’t feel good. We get adjusted instead! Claire still gets headaches, but instead of 4 times per week, it is only 2-4 times per month. Our whole attitude about health has changed. We no longer choose to medicate ourselves when we are sick, but rather let the body heal itself.
It is nice to have a place to go that our daughters actually ask to go and to know that it is good for them. Thank you Ferguson Family Chiropractic for helping us take charge of our health!
Sincerely,
The Golec Family
EXPERIENCE IMPROVED HEALTH
I come from a family that has chiropractors in it. But it wasn’t until I started to get regular adjustments that I realized what chiropractic was really about. I used to have low back pain and hip problems and that would go away when I would get adjusted. But my health was so much better when I was coming on a regular basis.
My whole family comes to the Acworth office, and we very rarely take any medications to get rid of our aches and pains. Now that I understand the terminology better and have experienced improved health through chiropractic, I don’t only go when something hurts.
I continue to use chiropractic for my health and I am happy to call Drs. Karen and Shawn my chiropractors!
Thank you,
Jill Guthrie
HEALTHY PREGNANCY
We began coming to Ferguson Family Chiropractic five years ago. Susan delivered our oldest daughter, Bura, 2 months early and she was pregnant again. We really wanted to try something to help Susan carry the next baby to full term. Bura had been getting sick often also and the medications were making her shake and causing her to have an upset mood. We took the typical pain relievers like Tylenol and cold medicines.
Our chiropractic story was a great success! The next two children we had, Kui and Makanga, both went to full nine-month term. We learned how to let the body heal itself, and gained trust from getting better. Now our whole family gets adjusted. We have even noticed that the aches and pains are very infrequent.
The knowledge we have gained through the help of Dr’s Karen and Shawn has even translated into changes at work. Susan is a pharmacist. She has been required to give flu shots as part of her job, but she has refused to do it because of what she now knows about the effects of flu shots on the body. She continues to be an advocate of chiropractic at her job because of what she has learned at Ferguson Family Chiropractic.
Sincerely,
Iruku Makanga
QUALITY OF LIFE
When I first decided to get chiropractic care, I knew that it could help my constant back pain, but I had no idea what it could do for the rest of my body. My daughter, Mykel, and I both suffered from sinus infections and extreme cramps all the time! I was angry and depressed from it and Mykel had to stay home from school and work a lot. We were taking lots of antibiotics. Mykel was on barbiturates for relief of her cramps and the doctors told her to get her tonsils out to stop her chronic sore throat. I was taking Skelaxin, muscle relaxers, and anti-inflammatory drugs to relieve my back pain.
We are no longer taking any of the medications and are able to realize that chiropractic fixes more than back pain and bad posture. We are convinced that drugs are not the answer to our problems. Neither of us have had any sinus infections since we started coming here. Mykel’s cramps are much less than they used to be and she is able to sleep at night. My back pain has not completely gone away, but it feels so much better after getting adjusted, and I don’t need drugs to keep the pain away. We are glad we decided on Ferguson Family Chiropractic and we now know that the quack theory is completely wrong!
Thank you Drs. Karen and Shawn,
Lynn and Mykel Jess
UNFOUNDED FEAR
Hi, my name is Celeste Lane. My husband Richard was plagued with low back pain, shoulder pain, numbness in his arms, and headaches that bothered him all the time. He was taking as many over the counter medications as he could get his hands on to relieve his pain. He also tried physical therapy, but it did not take his pain away. I had been suffering from neck pain also. Fortunately we found Ferguson Family Chiropractic and started getting adjusted. Richard’s shoulder pain was gone after two adjustments.
We had the same fears most people do about chiropractic; once you start you have to keep going, and I was scared that it would break my neck. Now that we have been coming for over two years, I know those beliefs to be false.
Chiropractic has made a huge difference in our lives. All three of our children get adjusted, we eat better, we no longer take medications, we are out of pain, and we don’t get sick as often. The only time we have not felt good was when we have missed our appointment.
Thank you Ferguson Family Chiropractic for helping us change our health for the better.
Thank you,
Celeste Lane
INCREASED CONCENTRATION
My name is Hope Manning. My son and I began getting adjusted by Drs. Karen and Shawn. I had been suffering from chronic sinus infections and taking Flonase and Claritin for relief of the symptoms. My son Ryan was diagnosed as autistic and had additional problems with constipation. He was taking Adderall and antibiotics for his childhood infections. Taking the medications and giving them to my children were completely against my beliefs, but I did not know any other way.
Since coming here, our lives have completely changed. We are no longer taking any of the medications. I no longer get sinus infections; he has a huge increase in his concentration and attention. My husband, Matt, who was skeptical until he saw the results with myself and Ryan, loves coming to the office. All of our children now get adjusted.
We are very happy with the results we have gotten at the office. We have learned so much about our bodies and health. Our youngest son has never even been vaccinated. Because of Ferguson Family Chiropractic we continue to tell the story.
Thank you,
Hope Manning
TRUE POTENTIAL
I had a previous experience with chiropractic that was not so wonderful. I had a skiing accident and the chiropractor made me feel like he just wanted my money. So my idea of chiropractic was affected by that experience and I really did not trust chiropractors.
Then I met Dr. Karen.
The first thing that I learned was that chiropractic was not just for neck pain and problems, but it was about health. Dr. Karen was good at educating me and my family so we realized the true potential of the adjustments.
Chiropractic fit into my life perfectly because I did not like taking medications and Ferguson Family Chiropractic was supportive in that philosophy. When I first began getting adjusted at the office, I had a severe sinus infection and I was pregnant. Not wanting to take any medication, I was looking for something that could help me get better without hurting the baby. Within 2 hours of my first adjustment my sinuses started draining. Now I only get sick once every two years.
Soon after I started care, the kids were getting adjusted also. I feel that it has made their immune systems stronger and they rarely get sick.
I now know that there are bad chiropractors and there are good chiropractors. Ferguson Family Chiropractic has GREAT chiropractors! We really enjoy the family oriented office and the positive, uplifting atmosphere. I trust Drs. Karen and Shawn and I am glad to call Ferguson Family Chiropractic a part of my life for the last 10 years.
Sincerely,
Sue Nowicki
MANY WAYS TO ADJUST
When I first started coming to Ferguson Family Chiropractic, I knew that it could help me with the physical aches and pains I was having, because I had been to a chiropractor before. I was suffering from two pulled lumbar muscles, neck pain, and scoliosis. I did not know that adjusting the spine could have such a profound effect on some of my other problems, like kidney stones, as well as the problems my kids and wife were having. My two boys, Anthony and Chris, suffered from allergies, sinus infections, attention deficit disorder, shoulder pain, and neck pain. My wife, Tammy, had leg cramping and pain. All of these problems were causing depression, as well as forcing us to miss work and school.
The whole family was taking different medications to help alleviate the symptoms we were having. I had used many different pain killers and anti-inflammatory drugs. The kids were taking allergy medications like Allegra D and Actifed for sinus infections and congestion.
The adjustments helped us decrease the amount of medications we were taking and helped me with my pain. The kids feel better after they get adjusted as well. After about three months of care, I had an accident that caused me more pain. I continued to get adjusted, but the first post-accident adjustment was painful in my tender condition. Fortunately, Drs. Karen and Shawn were able to modify the way they adjusted me so it did not hurt. They have many ways to adjust each person so everyone can get adjusted.
Coming to Ferguson Family Chiropractic in Acworth greatly increased our awareness because they have continually educated us about our bodies. Chiropractic has helped me stay working to support my family. Thank you Ferguson Family Chiropractic!
Signed,
Tony Ponto
RESULTS, NOT QUACKERY
Hi, my name is Cassandra Reich. I started to come here about 2 years ago after I was convinced by a friend that is a patient in the office. At first, I had pain throughout my entire back, digestive problems, constipation, pelvic pains, knee problems, ear infections, and allergies. I was taking Claritin for the allergies, but nothing for the other problems. After the back pain was gone within a few weeks, my fiancé at the time began to wonder about chiropractic for himself. It took about 6 months to get him in the office, but now that he has been coming in regularly, he is glad he came. He had been experiencing low back pain and headaches. They are gone.
Prior to our experience with chiropractic, we thought that chiropractors were quacks. We had formed an opinion out of ignorance and did not feel that there was much validity to it. We both feel better since coming to Ferguson Family Chiropractic. Ferguson Family has helped to increase our awareness of chiropractic and our bodies. We no longer take any medications and the doctors and staff have helped to encourage better health and dietary habits.
We enjoy coming to the office because Drs. Karen and Shawn and their staff are great. We feel comfortable approaching every staff member to talk about anything. The office itself is also very comfortable and relaxing. It does not feel like a typical doctor’s office.
The greatest part about Ferguson Family Chiropractic is that they actually care about your health. One day when I had pneumonia, I was able to visit Dr. Karen at her house to get adjusted on her day off. Thank you very much Ferguson Family Chiropractic!
Thank you,
Cassandra Reich
KNOWLEDGE GAINED – PAIN LOST
If you told me 6 months before I started coming here that I would be seeing a chiropractor regularly, I would have said you were full of $#*@. But I was having low and middle back pain everyday that started when I was in 3rd grade, and Pam was having migraine headaches at least once a week. My orthopedic doctor put me on muscle relaxers, but it did not help. Pam was continually taking Tylenol and Excedrin to help with the headaches. We were tired of tolerating the pain we were in.
We have now been coming to see Dr.’s Karen and Shawn for 4 years and it has not only taken care of Pam’s headaches and reduced my back pain, but it has changed our lives dramatically. Karen and Shawn stressed the importance of getting our children adjusted and our family is now healthier as a whole. Chiropractic has helped us raise our children. We understand what a subluxation is and why we are coming here. We have gained the knowledge to take better care of ourselves, but more importantly to take better care of our kids.
Sincerely,
Jason & Pam Shaff
QUALITY OF LIFE
When Shawn and I started coming to Ferguson Family Chiropractic, we were dealing with many aches and pains. I could not sit for more than 5 minutes at a time due to pain in my low back, Shawn had low back pain, asthma, allergies, and headaches that bothered him at work. Our son Austyn had allergy problems as well. Austyn was taking Zyrtec for his allergies, Shawn would use his inhaler frequently, and we all used Tylenol.
Now that we have been under care for 2 ½ years, we no longer take Tylenol, Austyn is off the Zyrtec, and Shawn rarely uses the inhaler. We did not have any negative feelings about chiropractic before, but now realize that regular care makes a big difference, and we don’t feel as good when we are not adjusted. Thanks to chiropractic and the help of Dr. Karen and Shawn, we now have less asthma, fewer headaches, no more low back pain, and our kids have no major allergy problems.
Sincerely,
Amanda & Shawn Wolfe
LOOKING AHEAD
We first began coming to the office in Acworth because my son Matt had a skin irritation condition and my husband Jeff had low back pain that made it difficult for him to walk up and down the stairs. Jeff is the kind of person that will investigate something that is new to him before he tries it. He researched chiropractic and found that it was a viable option. We have never been the type of people to use a medicine to fix a problem, with the exception of herbal remedies. Chiropractic was able to help Jeff’s low back pain, but Matt still has the skin irritation condition. I have always had a problem with sinus infections and have noticed a decrease in the length of time I get them. Over the past five years, we have noticed that we get sick less often. I feel that I have become more in tune with my spine on a daily basis.
We really like Ferguson Family Chiropractic because Drs. Karen and Shawn act like real people. We see them in the community and outside the office. We have a lot of confidence in the office. We have become relatively healthy as a result of our experience with the office and we now continue to come because I know that it will make my children healthier and eventually make my grandchildren healthier.. Thank you Ferguson Family Chiropractic!
Sincerely,
Linda Walkiewicz
HEALTHY LIVING
Unlike some people I have had chiropractic care previously, so I was familiar with the benefits of getting adjusted when I first came to Ferguson Family Chiropractic. Before this I suffered from migraines, backaches, sinus, and arthritis problems that affected my daily life. To treat the migraines I was taking the medication Mobic and Plaquenil for the arthritis.
When I began receiving treatment I was immediately aware of the warm and friendly atmosphere not typical of most doctors’ offices. I was pleased with how up-to-date the doctors are and the abundance of reference material offered. Thanks to them I no longer suffer from migraines and my arthritis is better. I am very happy with my progress and I even have my husband coming to get adjusted. Now we can both lead healthier lives, thanks to Dr. Karen and Dr. Shawn!
Sincerely,
Linda Gilbertson
SKEPTICS NO MORE
I was skeptical of coming to chiropractors and definitely did not believe it was good for children. We all had different ailments that kept us from performing our daily routines on a daily basis. I suffered from headaches and my husband Craig suffered from pain in the neck and shoulders and he had numbness in his hands and arms. He also could not lift his arm over his head. Our son Tyler suffered from allergies, and our daughter Brooke suffered from ear infections and chronic colds. We had come to the point where we had to do something for our health, the over the counter medications and the prescription drugs were not getting rid of the pain.
After coming to the chiropractor on a regular basis, we no longer have any pain. We now look for other alternatives to ensure our health and allow our bodies to function at 100%. I have also learned that it is very important for children to get adjusted to prevent degeneration of the spine and future health issues because they are just as active as adults. We have learned how to be healthy as a whole family instead of just talking about health.
I would recommend chiropractic adjustments for anyone with a spine. My husband Craig wishes we had started chiropractic care a long time ago.
Kerri, Craig, Tyler, & Brooke Hammons
LOVING CARE
When we first began getting chiropractic care I was suffering from headaches, asthma, and sinus infections. It was like having a constant cloud over you all day and I was taking about 12 Tylenol per day, albuterol, and atomizers. Earl came to Ferguson Family Chiropractic with heel spurs that forced him to stop competing in triathlons. He also had headaches all the time. Earl tried everything from cortisone shots to dietary changes before trying chiropractic. Both of us had low opinions of chiropractic before coming to the office, but Dr. Karen gave us a better understanding of what chiropractic is really about.
Within 6 months of starting in the office in Acworth, we were both feeling dramatically better. I had no more headaches, sinus problems, or asthma, and Earl’s heel spurs were gone. Ferguson Family Chiropractic has helped to increase our awareness of chiropractic and our health has improved since starting care with Drs. Karen and Shawn. We have even referred many new patients to the office because we were appreciative of the care that we received. We even brought our cat, Schitzo, in to the office. Schitzo loves Dr. Karen.
We are very happy to have had the opportunity to experience the loving care that Ferguson Family Chiropractic gives. Thank you,
Janice and Earl Rafael
GREAT FOR PREGNANCY
I think being under chiropractic care made my second labor and delivery much easier. During my first pregnancy, I had severe hip pain during month 4. The Lord healed me of it after a couple weeks, but it was very troubling during that two week period. My second pregnancy was much different. I was under care at Ferguson Family Chiropractic for my second pregnancy and did not have the hip pain. There was also a tremendous decrease in back pain during the second pregnancy which I attribute to my chiropractic care with the Fergusons in Acworth.
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