I attended Dr. Turmel’s clinic of functional neurology and chiropractic for my concussion in 2013. I was training in Italy with the Canadian Senior National water polo team when I suffered a blow to the face in play. I had suffered headaches, dizziness, vertigo, sensitivity to light and noise, nervousness/anxiety, balance and coordination instability, and fatigue. At the age of 18, I was told by doctors that I would be unable to play water polo or attend school in the future.
Dr. Turmel’s five day long treatments consist of chiropractic assessment, coordination testing, Gyrostim rotations, and visual exercises. I began noticing a significant change in the intensity and duration of my symptoms on the third morning of treatment. It was the first day in 8 months that I woke up without a headache! After five days with Dr. Turmel and his staff, I had experienced a 60% recovery from symptoms, where other treatments hadn't given me any relief.
After leaving the clinic, Dr. Turmel stayed in contact with me to observe my progress with the exercises I had been sent home with. I chose to return to the clinic for a second week of treatment and the result was complete relief from concussion symptoms. The staff at TCNF are extremely considerate, patient, encouraging and passionate about their work.
Since my visit to TCNF in Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, I have received a scholarship to play water polo and study Sport Sciences at University of the Pacific in California. I attribute my complete recovery to Dr. Turmel and his staff for the miraculous and life-changing work they perform.”
Rachel Krieger, Student-Athlete at University of the Pacific, former Canadian National team captain
