I have been a chiropractor for over 10 years. Dr. Winchell is my doctor. I drive over 160 miles roundtrip to see him, he is the best.  

Dr. Stanmore Langford, Chula Vista

Arthritis in my hands bothered me for many years. Doctor after doctor would try different treatments, but nothing worked long term. I would feel better for a while, but that pain always came back. I had never been to a chiropractor before, but a friend told me to see Dr. Winchell. Since I could see how much he had helped her, I decided to give Dr. Winchell a try. I’m so glad I did. I’m now gardening again (that’s right, at 86 year old). 

Lorea Rollins, Victorville

I had terrible headaches every day for years. I would take 4 to 6 Tylenol Migraine to dull the pain enough to get through the day. I hated taking the medication and was worried about my liver. Many people had suggested seeing a chiropractor, but I had never been to one and was scared. Luckily I ended-up at Dr. Winchell’s office because his treatment is so gentle, there is no worry for me anymore. I can hardly even feel the adjustment. But I definitely feel the results…NO MORE HEADACHES!!! 

Danielle Bowen, Laguna Niguel

I lived in pain everyday for over four years. The medical doctors said I had fibromyalgia and that I needed to learn how to cope with the condition. A friend insisted that I needed to see Dr. Winchell. Thankfully, I did. Because of him, I now live pain-free. I can’t thank him enough for giving me a normal life back.  

Cynthia Allen, Chino

I went to another chiropractor for one year with worsening results. Dr. Winchell was able to restore my neck, enabling it to return to center.  

Bob Sigler, Mission Viejo

Dr. Winchell evaluated the problem and knew exactly how to cure it. After a few visits, I began to improve rapidly and now I am cured completely – without undergoing any drastic and invasive measures. Thank you Dr. Winchell, you are a true magician.  

Dr. Jerry Kosmala, Mission Viejo

I was diagnosed with degenerative disk disorder in my cervical spine during the spring of 2006. I sought the opinions of three separate orthopedic surgeons, they all gave me the same diagnosis – cervical spine degeneration in levels C4, C5, and C6. The pain was intense, sharp stabbing pains in my scapula and trapezius muscle areas, a burning sensation in my mid-back, constant aches everywhere. My forearms and fingers were numb and tingling, as were my feet and toes. I searched out every avenue for an alternative solution to surgery (i.e. physical therapy, acupuncture, high-end prescription medication and Dr. Winchell). I was told over and over that this was degenerative and it would not go away. It was just something that had to be dealt with and had to be taken care of now.

So, late November 2006, (against Dr. Winchell’s recommendations) the surgery was performed – a three-level fusion of my cervical spine. A five-hour operation.

Dr. Winchell called my husband that day to see how I was doing. Wow, another doctor, actually caring how I felt.

But, it wasn’t the actual surgery itself that impacted me. It was the recovery period lying ahead. I was told recovery for this procedure would take about a year. Since the surgery was very invasive, it would need a lot of time for muscle and nerve repair. I was also told NOT to see anyone but the surgeon’s physical therapy referral, because they wanted no other factors to intervene with their treatment. I was treated with physical therapy for eight weeks after the initial surgery, but…no relief. Went to another physical therapist for another eight weeks…not a lot of relief there either. I was confused. I knew that recovery would take some time. I explained to them how I felt, where I hurt, but how come I wasn’t feeling any better? I started to do some research on my own online. I kept thinking about the surgeon’s orders about “no intervention from any other outside factor.” Is that really true? What was missing here? I located another physician whose specialty was rehabilitation after surgery or injury. Went to him for a consultation and again, ten more weeks of physical therapy. I was feeling a little better, but still, not the person I was, and I still required the prescription medication just to make it through the day. I was doubting my mental stability. No one will ever know what chronic pain is until they experience it. Any kind of constant pain, no matter what the cause, can drive a person nuts. My life was a mess. I felt so out-of-control. My relationship with my husband and my daughter (and just people in general) was suffering.

Anyway, to make a long story a lot shorter…DR. WINCHELL SAVED MY LIFE. Against everything else I had been told since the surgery, I went back to Dr. Winchell. I explained to him what all the physical therapy places had been doing. He listened (how important that is). He replied,” Overall, good care, however, not individualized for me.” That was it!! I needed treatment FOR ME, not what some book says should be done for some procedure. I trust Dr. Winchell with my life. I started chiropractic care with Dr. Winchell, with him un-doing some of the treatment that had been done and that was not specifically right for me. After about five weeks with Dr. Winchell, I am now able to breathe! My ribs don’t ache, my back spasms have gone almost away, and the burning sensation in my mid-back is gone. I am more mentally stable now that I have been for a long time. I can laugh again. I have not needed to take my prescription medication. I can manage my job much better. I am feeling almost as good now as before the surgery, and I have a awesome vacation planned and I will be at my best again.

Joni Baca-Mills, Mission Viejo