Success Stories

"Chemotherapy for breast cancer was brutal. My sessions of acupuncture with Dr. Jeda Boughton however, were able to lessen the crippling side effects and bring my body and mind back to life. I also credit Jeda's work for saving me from blood transfusions and more medication when my blood counts were low."
Sincerely,

- Dianne

"I am very grateful to Dr. Jeda Boughton. She has truly changed my life by giving me a chance at a better quality of life, and I know she will continue to support me as I get stronger and evolve. The healing synergy is exceptional. Thanks to the "Team" who have been such a wonderful help on my journey – including Reese. I love you to pieces. Namaste."

- Helga Kuhn, Medical Technician

"We had experienced many years of fertility challenges and were about to give up. Dr. Jeda Boughton was integral in the process of our getting pregnant, staying pregnant & now in post-pregnancy care. We credit her expertise and contemporary approach in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. I especially appreciate her sensitivity, gentleness and being so easy to talk to. I would not hesitate to recommend anyone to Dr. Boughton."

- Yvonne Finley

"The care I received from Dr. Boughton truly helped me alter the way I viewed my overall health. Dr. Boughton supported me in overcoming excruciating back pain, severe digestive problems, headaches, and overall sense of stress and anxiety. Even more importantly, once she had helped me restore my health, she supported me in maintaining a balanced and healthy life. Thanks to her patience, care, and expertise, I feel better than I ever have."

- Tammy

"My husband and I had tried for over 2 years to conceive for a second time. After surgery to remove a blocked fallopian tube and one failed IVF cycle, I began to see Jeda for acupuncture treatment and Traditional Chinese Medicine (herbs). Several months later (a week before starting another IVF cycle), we were ecstatic to find out we were pregnant. I continued to see Jeda for herbs (I won’t lie - they taste horrible!!) and acupuncture treatments to help sustain the pregnancy and relieve some back and leg pain. By the end of the third trimester, Jeda focused the treatments on preparing my body for a healthy delivery and my precious little girl arrived on February 20, 2008!
I can’t say enough about the support and care I received while seeing Jeda. She is very professional and knowledgeable and truly cares for her patients. I would highly recommend Jeda Boughton to any woman dealing with fertility issues or wanting to ease the aches and pains of pregnancy."

- Martina Rempel

"Some years ago back surgery fixed a blown disc to relieve a compressed nerve. Currently, I lead an active life of working full time at a desk job, swimming up to 9kms per week, gardening on the weekends, etc. I have a tendency to do too much physical work, like carrying heavy things, cutting the lawn, weeding, pruning, sitting at my desk for hours forgetting to stretch or take a break. Acupuncture, administered by Dr. Jeda Boughton, has saved my tight, inflamed and overused muscles, eased the pressure on the sciatica nerve and tamed the militant piriformis countless times. Some people run to the medicine cabinet for pain or inflammation medicine. I run to Dr. Boughton's needles for immediate and long-term care."

- Riitta

"I am very grateful to Dr. Jeda Boughton for her work with me. Using her knowledge of acupuncture and Chinese medicine, along with her gentle manner, she has helped clear painful blocks in several areas of my body. I also appreciate her excellent skills in assessing imbalances in my body and helping me improve the effectiveness of my immune system."

- Liz Moffittt, M.A. R.C.C. MTA

"When I first visited Dr. Jeda Boughton I was suffering from severe neck and arm pain that just wouldn't go away. Initially, I was extremely anxious of needles and acupuncture, but Jeda's gentle and carrying touch quickly diminished all my fears. Acupuncture helped like nothing else. It fixed the pain that just wouldn't go away. But, my treatments with Jeda didn't stop just at relieving my neck and arm pain. With acupuncture she helped me release things I didn't even know were jammed up. With her knowledgeable and wholistic approach she quickly gained my full trust and turned my treatments into a great educational experience. I only wish I could see her more often."

- Jenny

"Clearly you're a miracle worker. It seems that the herbs and acupuncture has helped me and my myriad health issues enormously. Just this weekend I had some evidence that my body was FINALLY returning to normal. It's a huge relief and I don't think I could have sped the process along without your amazing counsel, and the herbs and the treatments I've been receiving. It's so wonderful to see some evidence that I'm getting back control of my own body. I look forward to continuing the process and wish to thank you for your tremendously healing ways!"

- Mikala

"I saw Dr. Boughton a few years back for my insomnia. I found her to be extremely competent and caring and I was impressed with her answers to my never ending questions. Being a bit of a "sweet tooth" I did not like the taste of the herbs but I took them as they were prescribed and I'm glad that I did. The acupuncture treatments and not-so-awesome tasting herbs worked every time and I slept like a baby for 8 hours straight for days in a row. I haven't seen her in a while (thinking I was "cured") but am seriously considering another visit soon. Thank you Dr. Boughton for all your help and hard work."

- Lauren

“I saw Dr. Boughton before, during, and after the birth of our daughter. Her integrative approach to my overall health, and her great sense of humour, were of great comfort during my pregnancy. I attribute a good part of my healthy pregnancy to her astute and professional care.”

- L. Brown

"I have been a patient of Dr Jeda Boughton’s since November 2006, when I first approached Dr Boughton to discuss increasing my chances of getting pregnant through TCM and acupuncture. Her professionalism, care and sound advice have been invaluable through the course of this journey. I am now 5 months pregnant expecting in October and it has been an extremely healthy pregnancy so far.”

- K. Redshaw

“Dr. Jeda Boughton is a skilled, caring and personable acupuncturist and herbalist. The fact that someone like me who is terrified of needles would voluntarily submit myself to this form of healthcare speaks volumes for Dr Boughton’s sensitivity & skill! As well, as an herbalist Dr Boughton is able to accurately diagnose my symptoms and prescribe the right regiment so that my wellness is enhanced. Thank you for your warmth and gentleness and that after each treatment I feel better than when I first enter your clinic.”

- H. Tan

you are welcoming
you are nurturing
you are caring
you are good listener
you have my wellbeing in mind
you practice a holistic approach
when I visit, it is automatic stress relief
I trust you
I feel like you are a friend

- M. Goss-Baxter

"Dear Dr. Boughton,
I am writing this letter to express my heartfelt appreciation for the outstanding support you and the BodaHealth team have provided me over the past year. You have made such a big difference in my health and overall well-being.
I would strongly recommend your service to anyone experiencing the challenges I have with multiple sclerosis (MS) or other health conditions. Your holistic approach, including advice on stress reduction, sleep and diet, have helped me adjust my lifestyle in very beneficial ways. More specifically, acupuncture, herbal and massage therapies have combined to really help reduce my experience of symptoms associated with MS (such as muscle stiffness, numbness, fatigue, and trouble sleeping) and dramatically increase my quality of life.
I have also found the BodaHealth team to be extraordinarily welcoming. BodaHealth is a very comfortable and positive place to be, and has served as a true “port in the storm” for me and my family (including my dog) in what have been very trying times.
Finally, I also very much appreciate how BodaHealth has always been open and willing to collaborate with my more traditional medical health providers, including my GP and my neurologist. I feel as a result that I am doing everything I can to maximize my health, with BodaHealth serving a critical role in my health care team.
Thank you so much, Jeda, to you and BodaHealth for your outstanding services."

- T. MacGregor

“I have been delighted with the greatly increased flexibility in my joints and body, which has improved not only my dancing but also my golf swing! The increased body awareness is just great—I feel like a teenager! I am impressed by Ivan’s careful and objective measurement of ranges of motion before and after the series, confirmed by photographs.”

- Pete Lavelle, MB BChDPM FRCPC

“I retired recently worked as a Registered Nurse for 39 years and for the last 12 years experienced lower back pain; both legs and feet were painful and achy as well. This persisted and worsened as the years went by. Medication and physiotherapy and other forms of treatments failed to help and so I just took to ‘grin and bear it’ mode until last year October 2004 when I was recommended to try Hellerwork provided by Ivan Duben. It was the best recommendation ever. On my fifth treatment I found I could sleep through the night and woke up with out the pain, stiffness and aches in my lower back. Due to the easing of body tension and pain, and the resolved neck and back humps from hunched shoulders, my sense of wellbeing and positive outlook is so much better. The way I walked before the bodywork contributed to my lower back and leg pains; since the correction to the body structure and alignment it has reduced my lower back and leg pains to a minimum. Ivan coached me about how to maintain the corrections and in my case how to move in my body. This correction has allowed me to take longer walks and not feel exhausted, not to mention alleviation of the pain after walking just 10 minutes! I highly recommend this form of bodywork; the benefits from this exceeded my expectations and wish I’d heard of Hellerwork 12 years ago! Better late then never, though!!”

- Lily Gin, Registered Nurse

“I've had chronic neck and shoulder tension which started a few years after working as a retail pharmacist. I started massage treatments which helped but only for a few days and then the tension would come back. I heard about Ivan’s work and was excited about the prospect of some relief. When Ivan first examined me, I couldn’t believe how bad my posture was and how I was totally out of alignment. I guess the constant hunching forward checking and typing prescriptions locked in my poor posture. Through the sessions my body has been releasing and my posture improving. It’s amazing how the whole body is connected and releasing muscles and fascia in one part can affect a part in the other end of the body. It was also interesting to notice how a good posture has helped to reduce stress and tension when dealing with challenging customers at work. It was a worthwhile series of treatments and I would highly recommend it to others.”

- Don Blyth, Pharmacist

“As a dancer, ex-gymnast, and Pilates instructor, I thought I was very in-tune and connected to my body. As I started going through the Hellerwork sessions with Ivan, I realized how much I was not. I had holding patterns that I just could not get rid of and I also realized how much my stress and emotions were affecting tension/pain in my body. I had it so long that no amount of stretching could relieve it. I’m almost 40 years old and my body has never felt better. It has also improved my Pilates immensely."

- Veronica McClurg, Pilates Instructor

“When I first met Ivan I was very overweight, had moderate to severe pain issues with my groin and my left sciatic bundle, and I had mobility issues due to previous lower back injuries and a dropped foot. At the time I was not sleeping well, became uncomfortable standing for any length of time, had poor physical conditioning and just plain felt ‘old.’

Ivan initially concentrated on the pain issues and began the process of Structural Integration by releasing the tightness in the groin area and the left sciatic bundle, and by the third session it allowed me to sleep more soundly and feel well rested. Ongoing sessions worked on the hips and legs, the chest and torso and then into the core area of the abdomen and diaphragm. After each session there was noticeable improvement to my posture and mobility and a more natural acceptance of the newly ‘learned’ way of walking and standing using the ‘core’ of the body. In addition, there was a renewed feeling of comfort with everyday tasks and a stronger feeling of vitality and energy. With his guidance I also commenced regular workouts at the gym and a series of home exercises and stretches, which has led to a loss of some 25 - 30 pounds to date and much more stamina in the exercise program.

Personally, I realize I have a long way to go due to my poor condition at the time I started with Hellerwork Structural Integration but now I have to give Ivan credit for the major change I have experienced and the more comfortable and pain-free life I am now enjoying. My participation in his Structural Integration program has revitalized my life and given me the drive to continue to lose weight and to practice the skills that he has taught me.”

- Bryan Lundale, Manager - Health, Safety & Environment

“I am a lawyer and spend considerable time behind a desk in sedentary activities. I went to see Ivan following knee surgery to repair a torn meniscus. I had wanted to try bodywork for a number of years, but never found the impetus to actually begin. My knee problems changed that. I had a number of other complaints, each one minor, but adding up to a significant lowering of my body’s performance and my own comfort with how everything ‘lined up’ and worked on a daily basis. In particular, my shoulders were stiff and ached when running (tension) and my posture suffered from my favouring my knee after the surgery. The knee was no longer ‘locking’ during exercise, but when arising after sitting for any length of time the knee area was stiff and congested. It often took 5 or 6 steps to loosen up. Running was similarly affected and my knee was swollen, tender and congested after even short runs.

“I embarked on the full set of sessions with Ivan and began to notice changes almost immediately. I found I had ‘more room’ in my movements and greater awareness of how I was holding and using my body. My shoulders have improved to the point where I don’t notice the previous ache at all anymore. My posture and general awareness of my body and how it is working have improved markedly. The most amazing improvement has been my knee. There is absolutely no congestion, ache or tenderness at all now. No matter how long the knee is held still at work or sitting in a car or plane while traveling it does not get stiff or congested. Running no longer causes any discomfort (other than the usual!) and the knee is as ‘good as new.’

I highly recommend Ivan’s work and have encouraged many people I know and work with to visit his office for a consultation.”

- David Garner