Success Stories

Dr. Joel, 'Preciate your dedication to your craft and incredible expertise. Thanks for all your efforts in keeping us on the field! Couldn't do it without you!

Larry Fitzgerald, Airzona Cardinals

I had the good fortune recently of putting myself into the healing hands of Dr Mark Pitcher. His incredible knowledge and focus proved most beneficial to me. He helped to diagnose and explain to me issues that I had been struggling with in my back and hip for most of this past year.

Upon seeing him, my body has finally begun to unravel and unlock its deep holding pattern, and I have found tremendous relief.

I trust his instincts completely and regard him among the top chiropractic body workers I've had the good fortune to work with over my nearly 30 year career as a leading dancer with the New York City Ballet.

Wendy

I went to Vail Integrative Medical group after running a 50k race. My IT band had gotten really inflamed and I couldn’t run and it was very painful to walk. After 3 weeks of therapy with Mark and Dave I was back to running with no pain and have had no problems since. Mark and Dave are very knowledgeable and answered all my questions. They gave me strengthening and stretching exercising to help me recover and avoid further issues. I would definitely recommend the team at VIMG to help anyone with sports related injuries.

Myriah

Mark: you saved my trip!! Thanks a million for making skiing possible and for working with me. I hope you enjoy the spring and get some days in at the mountain. Warmest regards and thank you for the follow up.

Danya Cohan

Dear Mark,
... That last adjustment was the end of the problem. I am now working out in water to regain and boost my strength. I found that I can do the exercises you gave me--in water, nice. I have not found a Chiropractor in my area that is anything like you but I am asking around.

Thank you once more for all you caring and Chiropractic help. Best to you and Happy Easter.

Dee Swatik

Thanks Dr. Mark Pitcher for giving me back my range of motion. Thanks Dr Mark and thanks Jackie, Physical Therapist for giving me back my range of motion and relieving 10 years of pain. You both took the time to do a head to toe assessment and "fix" the many areas of scar tissue and adhesions that had been maiking my life difficult for years. I appreciate your willingness to take on a patient with a rheumatoid disorder. Much of my pain is resolved and I am back to playing tennis again. It is a joy to go to my active job as a dialysis nurse and be able to care for my patients without the usual pain associated with bending over and being on my feet for 12 hours. You guys ROCK! Sue Vogel, Sheridan WY

Sue Vogel
Thanks again, Sue Vogel, Sheridan, WY

Dear Mark:
Yesterday I was pretty much pain free....I haven't felt that good for a long time. I am being very careful with lifting etc. I can't thank you enough for the hard work and skill that you used in the healing process. We really wish that we could import you to the Cape! I will continue with the exercises that you have sent me. If you have any others send them along. You are a very talented chiropractor. I wish you a very happy and healthy New Year.

Thanks again,

Miriam

Dear Dr. Joel,
A quick note to you to tell you how much I appreciate your attention while we were in Vail at Christmas time. Your treatment resulted in great quantities of relief and made our visit to Vail, and later to Sun Valley, comfortable and enjoyable. Now we are back in sunny warm Florida missing your rarefied air, sun and snow. Thanks again for your help. See you on our next visit.

Best Regards,

Dr. Robert Hunter, Jr.

Thank you for the excellent, comprehensive, and thorough care you gave me this week. My 10K run on Thursday went very well. I feel good, for a change. See you when I am back in town.

Celeste C. - Board of Directors for USATriathlon and an Ironman finisher

Dr. Mark,

First of all thank you and everyone who was so nice and helpful during my stay in Vail.

I called my Chiropractor first thing when I got home and he talked to me immediately and gave me the name of a rehab group that I have found to be wonderful. They are "right on" with your treatment plan and system. Sara, my new PT, agreed with EVERYTHING you were doing and every exercise. She wants me to continue the ones you gave me and added a few more.

I am happy to report I went to the Orthopedic Surgeon yesterday and he was thrilled with my range of motion and discharged me from his care. YEA!!! So, I am currently seeing my Chiropractor for treatment along with Blue Valley Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine.

You gave me the strength to be proactive when I got home.
And I have given "kudos" to Chris Ratzlaff at the Antlers for referring me to you.

I am so grateful. Vail has always been my "home away from home," I would rather be there than any other area of the country for "my" time. I now feel I have a new addition to my family in Vail, all of you.

Thank you and please express my appreciation to Nancy, Dave, Lindsey, Adam and Kerri!

A very grateful Lillian


Lillian

Dr. Joel and his team have helped me get back to my athletic lifestyle. The entire wrap-around concept of treatment I received was exactly what I needed. It is so refreshing to come across a professional medical practice that takes the time to listen to YOU the patient and exude a sense of truly caring about you as an individual.

From the moment I walked in the door and the warm and welcoming greeting from the office staff, I knew I was in an medical office that REALLY CARES about YOU as an Individual.

Thank you VIMG!

:Patti K

Dr. Joel & Crew,
Just wanted to say a great big thanks for helping me get my "muscles" back!...and for everything you have done for me--I feel great!

Natalie S.

Dear Dr. Sterett,
It has been a little over a year since my knee (right) surgery and wanted to thank you for the work you have done. If you recall, I had complained about my left knee as well. Hiking down hill, I got sharp pains in the outside area of the knee. You had prescribed PT rather than surgery, which I gave a full try, however not a huge success for me. I had almost lost hope...

I want to mention to you a more recent success I have had with the Vail Integrative Medical Group offices. Joel Dekanich, DC, EMT, DACBSP, CSCS has been a tremendous help and given me back a ton of hope! With his chiropractic and muscle-release procedures I have felt the most stable walking down stairs and have many hikes pain-free. As for my results with them, I honestly could not believe it. I am still working on building up to longer and bigger hikes, however even this breakthrough I thought was worth mentioning to you. I cannot stress enough what a huge relief it was for me to give them a try and see what immediate results I felt.

Again, thanks.

Linda L.

Dear Mark,
Thanks so much for seeing me the other day. It helped quite a lot and we had two fantastic days on the mountain. Thanks also for the advice and the exercises. I have been doing a regular routine of stretching in the morning but nothing specifically focused on this back muscle. I am encouraged that I can now actually do something to prevent this rather than just ignoring it and going to the chiropractor when it starts to be uncomfortable.

DH

VIMG,
Thanks dave for all your time and great expertise in making me feel great and getting back in my kayak. You are the best in the valley!!

Lisa B

I went to Vail Integrative Medical group after running a 50k race. My IT band had gotten really inflamed and I couldn’t run and it was very painful to walk. After 3 weeks of therapy with Mark and Dave I was back to running with no pain and have had no problems since. Mark and Dave are very knowledgeable and answered all my questions. They gave me strengthening and stretching exercising to help me recover and avoid further issues. I would definitely recommend the team at VIMG to help anyone with sports related injuries.

Myriah