Testimonials

Why people believe in us

“When I was in my early 20’s, the sports medicine doctor who was treating my chronic lower back pain said, “When you get pregnant, you’ll probably spend the last trimester in bed.”  
 
Several years later, I learned of Heart & Hand Chiropractic and visited to seek help for migraines and possible infertility.  We had been trying for over a year to get pregnant when I first saw Dr. Jenn.  After 2 adjustments, I was pregnant.  Coincidence?  Maybe.  Success?  Definitely!
 
The words of the sports medicine doctor lingered in my brain through my early pregnancy, and I had resigned myself to dealing with bed rest.  After only a few months of adjustments, my back felt better than it had since I was a teenager, despite the relaxin hormone changing my joints.  Dr. Jenn continued to adjust my spine and began working on my pelvis and round ligaments, which support the uterus.  I can honestly say my back felt better during pregnancy than it had in 12 years!  
 
Dr. Jenn was also our doula during labor & delivery.  I spent my early labor at her office, where she adjusted both me and my husband.  She continued to help me through my contractions using counter pressure and other methods.  My son, Seth, was 9 lbs, 5 oz at birth – huge for a first baby!  I credit my short (8-hour), non-medicated birth much to Dr. Jenn’s efforts before labor and during.  She will definitely be working with us in future pregnancies and deliveries!   
 
Dr. Jenn is passionate about her patients and their health.  She makes my well-being a priority, and goes above and beyond what one would expect from a chiropractor or doula.  I am certainly a Heart & Hand success story!”
KF
“Dr. Jenn is a life saver!  I am almost 6 months pregnant and my hip has been constantly hurting for about 2 – 3 months.  After about 15 minutes with Dr. Jenn, I had about 80% relief and by the next morning I was PAIN FREE!  Her technique is gentle and her concern is obviously sincere.  I can’t thank her enough for helping me ease my “waddle”! "
KM
“Dear Dr. Jenn,                                                                                                                                   January 10, 2005
 
When I first called “heart and hand,” I did not know what I wanted or even what to expect from chiropractic care.  What I discovered after just a few visits with you was complete care.  You not only provided excellent relief for my ailing hip, thighs and back, but also provided me with a lot of valuable information about pregnancy and prenatal care.  Your knowledge about the intricacies of pregnancy put me at ease about the safe treatment of my condition.  
 
The last couple months of pregnancy were miserable, with preexisting injuries compounding and exacerbating normal prenatal discomfort.  I received my only relief when I visited your office, looking forward to the next visit as I left your office each time…consequently your open office hours have been extremely convenient and helpful, given that I would sometimes walk in when pain struck in an unbearable way.  Not having to make an appointment, but coming to you when my body said it was necessary, was a big bonus.  Your office is definitely set up in a way that is inviting to your clients!
 
Given that I saw you frequently during the last weeks before having Rex, I was particularly tickled with your enthusiasm and anticipation of Rex’ birth.  I don’t know how many chiropractors have their bags packed, complete with camera and film, in preparation of their client’s mad dash to the hospital, but I doubt there are many, if any.  Your fervor added to my own excitement!  I was also touched by the way you treated my 2 year old, Quinn.  Your playroom, equipped with so many toys (and mints!) and books is an excellent way of encouraging the entire family to come to the office.  Frequent visits to your office would have been impossible for me had you not welcomed my little Quinn.  You have definitely thought of everything to ease your client’s minds and ensure that people get the care they need when they need it!
 
Thank you for your commitment to the highest quality care available.  Your devotion and passion is evident by your commitment to utilize new technology in your practice, by your continued study of your art, by your very personal and individualized course of treatment and by your love and genuine concern for your clients.  I love that you give all your clients a big hug before they leave your office!
 
I greatly appreciate your taking an interest in every aspect of my pregnancy and providing me with many valuable tips on preparing my body for childbirth.  The information you printed out about VBAC and cesarean births was very helpful reading.  Even though in the end I had a cesarean, I felt as though I prepared my body for either option…the little guy just did not want to come out on his own…too comfortable!  After my initial visit with you, I decided it was imperative that I be treated by a chiropractor that specialized in prenatal care.  That’s you Dr. Jenn!  Your tips on what to drink, what supplements to take, what exercises to do, what to pack and what to ask my doctors were just gravy on top of your knowledge of the body’s journey during pregnancy.  Your diagnosis and treatment of my inner thigh pain was impressive, given that the condition is fairly exclusive to the pregnant woman’s body.  All in all, I thought your care was extraordinary!
 
I would never have considered continued chiropractic care if I had not visited with you during these last several months.  I now know that my overall health is dependent on correcting the subluxations of the body and I look forward to continued health in your care.  Thank you for looking out for me and for taking the time to teach me about my body.  You are an amazing person and chiropractor extraordinaire!"                                                      
 
Very truly yours,
Gisette Denker
"My family of four has been seeing Dr. Jennifer Shapiro for 3 months now, and she has significantly impacted and improved our lives socially, emotionally and physically.  Her touch has improved the health of our now 7 month old daughter Aubrie.  Aubrie was a fussy baby from the age of 1 and a half weeks and would have crying spells for many hours a night.  We assumed it was colic and changed my diet dramatically, which reduced the fussiness only slightly.  After two visits to Dr. Shapiro, the crying stopped.  My family is now able to go out to restaurants, accept social invitations and be out in the general public more.”
HM
“…because of the pain of pregnancy, I can’t imagine what I would feel like if I wasn’t coming here!”  
MS
“I feel like it’s  (chiropractic care) made me healthier during my pregnancy.”  
BM
“This was my third and best pregnancy!  I wish I’d known about Dr. Jenn 5 years ago!  Having her in the delivery room was amazing!  It was my quickest and easiest delivery!"
AD
“I felt like I had more energy.  Also, my pelvic bones were where they should to be to assist in delivery.  Dr. Jenn helped me during the active labor phase and it was wonderful!”    
CH
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