The Egoscue Fort Collins Clinic changed my life—drastically. Three years ago I underwent major spinal surgery. After the operation, my surgeon and medical team were thrilled with the results—everything seemed to be healing perfectly. Unfortunately, although I diligently worked the prescribed physical therapy program, my pain level was increasing every month. With each month that went by, there was another activity that I could no longer perform. I was truly terrified—I tried everything (that was legal): physical therapy, massage, acupuncture, pain medications, meditation. You name it—I tried it. Nothing helped.

Then, I stumbled upon Pete's book, Pain Free, in Barnes and Noble. After reading the entire book in two days, I was on the website locating the closest clinic. That day, I called Egoscue, and the world shifted for me. I think Derek could sense the desperation in my voice—I need an appointment right away! ?

My first session with Betty Porter (known in my home as "The Miracle Worker") was March 27, 2008. At that time I was in unbelievable pain every waking minute of the day. I couldn't hike, bike, play golf, swim, play "Wii Sports" with my teenager, or engage in sports activities of any kind. Additionally, minor household chores (like lifting a half-gallon of milk) varied from pain provoking to just plain impossible. Although my husband and I are avid travelers, trips were excruciating, and felt more like work than fun. I felt that my life was slipping away.

I can't describe the difference that the Egoscue Method has made in my life. I felt better after the first session. The biggest miracle for me was - the relief "held". (If you're in pain you know what this means!). Since that day, I have gotten better every day. I am now golfing with my husband several times a week. We recently returned from a weekend in the mountains during which I biked every day (and enjoyed it!). I can walk, hike, dance, travel with my family—all things that were "off limits" to me as recently as four months ago. (Unfortunately, my family has also figured out that I am now capable of once again completing basic household chores).

Here's the biggest thing—I can look forward to feeling even better next month than I do now! With Betty, Susan, and Derek's help I am looking forward to being in better shape than ever. Life is opening up for me. Thank you, Egoscue!

If you could have seen me before I discovered The Egoscue Method, you would understand why I say that Egoscue gave me back my life. You see, up to the time I was introduced to Egoscue I was trying valiantly and ultimately unsuccessfully to avoid hip replacement surgery. Part of my self-designed program was to keep moving because I believed stagnation was an enemy of osteoarthritis. So, I walked every day enduring pain and, of course, compromising my posture as I twisted my body to relieve the pain. When I was nearly at the end of my rope I was blessed to meet someone who recognized my need and introduced me to The Egoscue Method.

I have been using the Egoscue method since April 25, 2005. I want to tell Pete and everyone at Egoscue, and everyone who knows nothing about Egoscue, that the Egoscue method "saved my life." More than that, the Egoscue method continues to enlighten me about my body and the mind/body connection and all the millions of inter-relationships between the parts of the human body, which I do not begin to fully understand, but which have an impact on my health and well-being during every minute of every day that I am alive.

I visited Betty at the Denver/Broomfield clinic on April 25, 2005 and have been using Egoscue online since then.