Running Doctor Success Stories

Making it through the the Great Wall Marathon in China

He had been running for 25 years, and had trained for 3 marathons. But he had never actually run any of them. “I never got to the starting line, because I injured myself every time. Until I called Dr. Thomas,” said Jeff Stebar of Peachtree City.

From Ironman wannabe to World Championship Kona Finisher!

Peachtree City Triathlete Anne Chrzanowski, 2007 USA Triathlon All-American, relies on Dr. Thomas to keep her injury free and performing optimally. Read how she qualified for the Kona Ironman on her first attempt.

Running Therapy

Mitch Otaki runs for therapy. He loves to race and run with his boys. When injuries sideline Mitch, Dr. Thomas is always there to treat his aches and pains to get him back on the trails.

Achilles Pain

Running has always been a BIG part of my life. It is not just what I do, it is who I am. I have been competing since I was 12 years old. Racing has paid my way through college. It also provided me the opportunity to race around the world. I was fortunate not to have any serious injuries until I turned 38 years old in 2002! Let me explain my first injury further; I managed to over-train for the world's largest ten miler race, the Army Ten Miler which is held in Washington DC every year. As a result of my over training, I developed microscopic tears in my Achilles.

Hamstring Injury

Thirty five years of high mileage, intense workouts and frequent racing finally took their toll resulting in a nagging hamstring injury.

My Back Story

I used to carry a back pack with almost everything in it...lap top headsets etc. I didn't think it was really that heavy but over the course of time it was starting to put a strain on my back. This got to the point where every other day I was in pain... if I turned this way or that way. Not something you would expect from a person who works out all the time and runs marathons. Trust me, I was in PAIN!!! Then I met the Running Doctor!!

Mother and Daughter PR

Both mother and daughter after treatment from the running doctor set PRs in the 5K.

Read more patient success stories from injury plagued
to Running Pain Free!

Run Pain Free with IDD Therapy®

Back to Running Pain Free

"With one twist I knew I had slipped a disc while lifting a 130 lb log. First I tried some conservative treatment, electrical stimulation, to loosen up the muscles. It was a bulge between L4 and L5. Dr. Thomas suggested the IDD Therapy®. It really did work. It made it so I could stand up straight. I could tell a difference in the first week. I found that there is specific physical therapy to do to strengthen my core. If I didn't do that, I would be stiff. I'm an active person. I had to get this fixed. It is neat to have an alternative to surgery. It's a draw to know that he's a runner and knows how to treat active people. Most doctors would just tell you to lay off an injury and give you a pain medication. It's the opposite with Dr. Thomas. He encourages you to continue to be active."

Running and the Road to Recovery

"I played four holes, bent over to pick up my golf ball, and felt a sharp pain in my back. I could hardly move, could hardly stand up. Within two days of the injury, Dr. Thomas made special appointments on Saturday and Sunday to kick-start my recovery. What actually did make it feel better was a series of IDD Therapy® treatments at Dr. Thomas' Allied Healthcare office. Dr. Thomas was very attentive to treatment and adjusting my visits to do more core muscle work after my long runs. A few months later I ran the Disney Marathon."

Torn Discs Can't Stop Her

"Trying to get out of my car, something in my back went. By Saturday, I couldn't walk. I immediately called Dr. Thomas. Dr. Thomas told me about IDD and told me about it s results versus surgery. I didn't want to get cut. I was quickly able to resume my busy schedule. I've had no more pain. I would recommend Dr. Thomas. He's so kind and humble. Before you opt for surgery, give the treatment a try, because it does work."

Doctor Takes His Own "Medicine"

Do you ever wonder if a doctor would take his own treatment? Read what happened when the doctor took his own "medicine".

"I was getting ready to do my fourth long run of 21 miles. Three hours after I completed it, my back seized up. I couldn't walk. I had a little under a month before I was supposed to leave for China, for the Great Wall Marathon. By the end of the treatments things were better, but the big question was China. I completed the marathon. I never expected to be one of the over 80% of people who experience back pain. But he had IDD Therapy® to turn to. He's a believer, because he took his own "medicine."

Detox Success Stories

Weight Loss

I am MAJ Claretha Harris, Services Branch Chief for the United States Army Reserve Command at Fort McPherson, GA. I have been seeking professional help from Dr. John Thomas since July 2004 for his detox and weight loss program. I lost a total of 17 pounds and several inches from my entire body from July to October 2004. Following the food and exercise guidance of Dr. Thomas in addition to my military physical fitness routine, I am more energetic. I look forward to losing more weight and inches.

My goal is to weigh 135 pounds or less. I am very thankful that I was introduced to Dr. Thomas and his professional staff. He has also helped my 9 year old daughter with her foot problem and alignment. I constantly tell others about Dr. Thomas' programs and they have joined his organization seeking professional help as well. Dr. Thomas is Heaven sent and I for one personally thank him for all he has done for me and my daughter. May God continue to bless and keep him and his staff in His care. Thank you so much Dr. Thomas.

How Dr. Thomas' Full Body Detoxification Program lowered my cholesterol in just 5 weeks!

I have just completed a 5-week Detox plan with Allied Healthcare Clinics. I decided to follow this plan with the goal of losing a few pounds and hoped that it would also help me improve my long distance running performance.

In November of 2004 I had my cholesterol checked as part of my annual physical. At that time my total cholesterol was 210 and my physician wanted me to lower it with medication. I refused and decided to look for ways to modify my diet in order to lower the cholesterol. For at least 10 years I have had moderately elevated cholesterol (200-225). This past June, I began the Detox plan.

When I completed it five weeks later I went back to my primary care physician and requested a cholesterol check. The results really surprised me, my total cholesterol had dropped to 180 and the LDL had dropped to115 from 150 back in November. All I have done differently is the Detox program. This reduction in total cholesterol in a period of just 4-5 weeks is amazing.

Learn more about the Running Doctors Detox Program