Veteran’s Inspiration Corner – Saint Louis VA Veteran Testimonials
“Whole health is the difference between managing your health and getting better. The biggest things for me have been pain management without medication, increased flexibility, and mindfulness.” -Mr. S.M. Participates in Taking Charge of My Life and Health Class, Health Coaching, Yoga, Tai Chi, Power of the Mind, and Family Friends and Coworkers Class
“This has helped me to relax and I enjoy participating with this community of Veterans and getting to meet and thank the Vietnam Veterans.” -Mr. K.P. Participates in iRest Relaxation and Yoga
“When I started I had pain all over my body and headaches. Meditation diminished my pain by 25%. The main thing for me was the elimination diet. I quickly lost 20 pounds, the pain in my hands and feet was completely gone, and overall my pain is significantly better.” -Ms. J.V. Participates in Meditation and with the Whole Health Integrative Medicine Team
“I have lost 10 pounds and blood pressure has dropped 8 points. I have learned a lot about myself. I came out of this class feeling like a new person. Even though it’s a difficult time I can see a positive outcome. I found a joy inside of me that I never felt and found things that I like to do that I can do my daughter. I know that I have more work ahead of me and some is going to be hard, but now I have the start of some tools that will make them easier.” -Ms. A.S. Participates in Taking Charge of my Life and Health
“We respect and listen to one another. No one judges us. I have learned, I am not alone. I’m not as different as I thought I was. We veterans have a lot more in common than I could have ever imagined. We all struggle with our own ‘demons.’ I look forward to my Tuesday afternoons with my fellow veterans. This has been a great experience for me and I am truly grateful for the opportunity.” -Ms. J.R. Participates in Taking Charge of my Life and Health
“A few hours after my first battlefield acupuncture treatment I noticed a dramatic reduction in pain. After 4 treatments and using what I learned in the power of the mind class my pain levels dropped to a 2 or less. My pain meds are now an occasional Aleve.” -Mr. T.M. Participates in Battlefield Acupuncture, Power of the Mind, Nutrition, Tai Chi, and Chair Yoga at home
“Going through these classes has been helpful to me with anxiety and better communication with friends and family. It helps bring me back into this moment and slow down. I’ve done this with the mindfulness class and taken many classes.” -Mr. D.L. Participates in Mindfulness, Taking Charge of my Life and Health, Coaching, Battlefield Acupuncture, HPDP MOVE!
