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Our patients travel from across the country for her unique care and we would like to thank our patients from Alaska, New Mexico, Arizona, Nebraska, Wyoming, Texas, Utah, Tennessee, Missouri and Florida! They have learned that traveling the extra miles has been well worth their trip!

 

I have personally undergone Prolotherapy performed by Dr. Douglas and I was absolutely amazed at the results. Dr. Douglas' skill and caring manner put me at ease and I highly recommend her for prolotherapy. Dr. Jo Ann Douglas is one of the finest healthcare professionals I have ever met.

-Tom Martino, The Troubleshooter

  

 

I am a 52-year-old woman who ruptured a disc in my lower back in 2002 and went under the knife to get it fixed.  I came to realize after my surgery that although I did not have the pain I had before the surgery, the deep pain in my lower back and in my legs just never went away.  For the next few years I started to notice how many things I was not doing because of my pain.  I tried everything out there to help me... chiropractic, heavy medications (anti-inflammatory & muscle relaxers), pool and physical therapy, special beds and pillows all in the hopes of getting relief.  At the beginning of this year things got worse.  I developed sciatic pain in my left leg that was so bad that I could not walk 10 feet without sitting down.  The pain was constant and I had no quality of life.  I could not cook a meal, do laundry, grocery shop or go to a store without using their motorized carts to get around.  I have to say it was an embarrassing thing for me to do, but it was better than sitting in the house all day and night.  I was at my wits end and my neurologist told me the only thing I could do was to have surgery a second time.  I heard that and my heart dropped.  Thinking of another 6-8 weeks of recovery and missed work was just to much to bear.  I did not know what I was going to do until my friend told me about prolotherapy.  I went online and found Dr. Douglas and within a week of hearing about the procedure I was in her office getting it done.  Dr. Douglas sat with me and explained everything that was going to happen and how it would take a few sessions to get relief.  I walked out of her office that day still using my cane for support and relief.  On the 10th day after my first procedure I started to notice that the pain in my leg was not as strong.  I woke up on the 11th day and when I stepped out of bed the pain was gone.  Not just less, but gone and it has not come back since that day.  I went back for my second procedure and as of today I feel as if I have gotten my life back thanks to Dr. Douglas and Prolotherapy.  I highly recommend it to anyone who has back pain.  I do not know what I would of done if not introduced to Prolotherapy.  I no longer need my cane; I can take walks, swim, shop and take care of my family and home.  Also the only medication I take now is Tylenol.  Dr. Douglas is an amazing woman and I thank her and her staff everyday. 

 

Lucy Fondacaro

 

I had a rotator cuff tear for 7 years,  I made a decision to play through the pain rather than have surgery.  However, the pain got to the point where I could no longer play at my highest level. Since being treated by Dr. JoAnn Douglas, my shoulder feels great and she even fixed my tennis elbow! This is the best I have felt in 7 years. I have no pain! 

 

Rick Edens, Highlands Ranch Tennis Pro 

 

Congratulations to Highlands Ranch Tennis Pro, Rick Edens for winning the South Suburban Spring Fling! As many of you know, Rick had not played a competitive tournament since tearing his rotator cuff 7 years ago.  His shoulder is 100% and it shows!

 

I am 52 and I have had back problems since elementary school when I was injured.  I realized a couple of months ago my lower back is completely pain free. Recently, I have played sports with my teenage sons and their friends. In the past this would cause severe back pain.   Before seeing you I was considering surgery and fearing I would loose my job do to the recovery time from the surgery.  My back was going out on me more frequently, often causing me to fall to the ground in severe pain. I can now hardly remember what that pain felt like.  I can now do things pain-free and with ease such as sitting for long periods of time, bending over then sink and being able to straighten back up, sudden movements, long walks, job related tasks and most importantly, playing with my teenage sons. Thank you again Dr Douglas for your passionate care and improving my quality of life. 

 

John Lane



I was in horrible pain.  I could not walk to the bathroom.  I have always been athletic and active and I am now 78 years old.  I was using a 4 point walker when I first came to Dr. Douglas.  I had osteoarthritis in both knees and hips.  Other doctors wanted to inject cortisone, however, I knew that cortisone would not provide long lasting relief.  I was told I needed both knees and both hips replaced and back surgery.  My massage therapist in Colorado Springs told me about Dr. JoAnn Douglas.  I called her to ask questions and she was very helpful on the phone and was confident that she could help me.  Dr. Douglas is very caring and she listens to her patients. I won't see anyone else.  I threw my 4 point walker in the garage and I went hiking and climbing in the Red Woods National Forest last month with my granddaughter and grand kids.  Dr. Douglas and prolotherapy changed my life! 

 

WillieLee,

Colorado Springs

 

I ride bulls and break colts for a living.  I dislocated my shoulder 5 times riding bulls.   I also tore both ends of my collar bones loose riding bulls.  It never healed.  I went to multiple doctors and sports medicine facilities.  They told me the only thing that could fix my shoulder is surgery and the recovery time was 6 months and it would cost $30,000-$40,000.   I have had 5 treatments of prolotherapy and my shoulder is 95% better and I am still healing from the last treatment.  I have more movement in my shoulder than I have had in 3 1/2 years and I was able to work all but a few days a month during the treatments.   Thank you Dr. Douglas for everything.

 

Tavia

Medicine, Wyoming

 

Since being treated by Dr.Douglas, I have had no sciatica nerve pain and I have a lot more movement in my left shoulder!!! I can do things that I haven't been able to do for years!!!  I was able to repair a ceiling fan yesterday and I couldn't have done that before so I am just impressed with the treatment to my shoulder as I am to my right hip.  Next time I would like to try having my knees treated.

 

Vern

Denver, CO

 

Diagnosed with a badly herniated cervical disk (causing severe pain down my left arm), a highly regarded surgeon recommended fusing C3 to previously fused C4-6 (fused 13years earlier).  Although that was the last thing I wanted, the pain was becoming unbearable and nothing short of expensive cortisone injections provided any relief (only temporary).  Moreover, I was already on a regimen of high doses of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories for pain I was suffering because of degenerating discs throughout my thoracic vertebrae.  Needless to say, I was in severe pain from the top of my neck through my mid-back neck.  So much so that a date for cervical surgery was set. About a week before the scheduled surgery, a friend told me about prolotherapy and about a physician administering it just minutes from my home.  After researching prolotherapy on the net, I made an appointment with Jo Ann Douglas, M.S., D.O.  After meeting with her and discussing questions and concerns I had about prolotherapy, I cancelled the surgery and began treatment immediately.  Within three weeks the neck pain ceased!  Having lost my first wife in her prolonged struggle with diabetes, I am extremely skeptical when comes to the promises of physicians, but the simple fact is, the prolotherapy worked.

 

Bob Orlando
Martial Arts Teacher and Author

http://www.OrlandoKuntao.com

 

I would like to thank Dr. Douglas for fixing my elbow problem. After seeing three different people in the medical profession, that worked on easing  my pain. Prolotherapy fixed my tennis elbow in 2 visits. The elbow joint is now stable, and all the pain is gone. I can now play tennis, ski and work out again. She is the best. If you want the problem fixed for good, not just the symptom's worked on, she's the one to call.

 

Tim Boulay

Dillon, Co.

 

I have been thrilled with the results I have received from prolotherapy and with the care that Dr. Douglas gave me. I was in severe pain, which had been diagnosed as sciatica for 5 months.  I attempted to find relief from numerous chiropractic sessions, pain medications, nutritional supplements, heat, ice, and probably every "stinky" lotion ever made.  Despite this, my pain worsened to the point that I was unable to sit in a chair for more than a few minutes.  At night, I would groan in pain as I slowly, and usually unsuccessfully, tried to find a position in which I could sleep.  I attempted to continue exercising with Pilates, but the pain eventually forced me to stop this activity.  And then, of course, there was the emotional frustration, which comes with not being able to move without pain. I saw an article in a small health newspaper about Dr. Douglas and Prolotherapy.  I am a nurse and I try to stay current with health related information, yet I had never heard of prolotherapy.  I called Dr. Douglas immediately and she spoke to me at great length about the treatment and what I could expect.  I had my first of three treatments later that week.  For me, there was some discomfort associated with the prolotherapy, but Dr. Douglas spent a lot of time finding the right treatment for my pain.  One day, after the second treatment, I realized that my pain had lessened considerably.  After my third treatment, it dawned on me that I had taken nothing for pain, not even a Tylenol, for a few days.  This was unheard of in my life.  When I went in for my fourth series of injections, Dr. Douglas and I decided that it wasn't necessary, which I found very conscientious and ethical on her part.   I cant express the thrill of regaining hope to live a life without pain.  I am so thankful that Dr. Douglas is proactively making a difference to help her patients to live a pain free life.  I will see Dr. Douglas again, if the situation called for it, and I would not have a problem recommending Dr. Douglas or prolotherapy.

 

Jessica

Denver, Colorado

 

I was in an auto accident April 2000.  I had extreme chiropractic and massage 3 times a week for 2 years.  I then went to biofeedback physical therapy.  Nothing helped my whiplash and I had chronic pain since the accident.  Dr. Douglas has since changed my life.  I am now living without any pain and I was starting to think that I would have to live in pain the rest of my life.  The temporary pain of the injections is no comparison to being pain free on a daily basis.

 

Mike Weir

 

I was told I needed a total knee replacement.  I had trouble just walking. The surgeon told me that I would never be able to ski Mary Jane bumps again with a total knee replacement.  I knew I would get bored skiing 'groomers' all day.  So, I researched an alternative to knee surgery and found prolotherapy and Dr. JoAnn Douglas.  I kept my surgery appointment during the first 2 treatments because I was skeptical of this procedure since I had never heard of it and I am 77 years old!  After the second prolotherapy treatment, I noticed significant improvement and I cancelled my surgery.  I have since had 6 treatments and I am now able to ski bumps all day at Mary Jane and come home and go dancing with my wife!   Thank you Dr. Douglas!

 

Ben

 

Dr. Douglas is the most caring Doctor I have ever met. I am a fisherman and a carpenter in Alaska and I am very hard on my body.  I had severe back and neck arthritis and it was making it hard for me to work.  I was previously seeing a well known pain specialist and  I was on a high level of narcotics and not getting better.  I did not think drugs was the solution to my problems and I did not want a cortisone injection.    Thank you Dr. Douglas for always being there for me!

 

Jerry

Haines, Alaska 

 

I had heard about Dr. JoAnn Douglas's practice from a friend and decided that would be the course of action I would take for my rotator cuff injury to my left shoulder.  I did not want to have to go through surgery as I do not do well with anesthesia and prolotherapy would be the least invasive.  I was wonderfully surprised after my first injection.  I got some mobility and relief right away!  After six injections I have mobility and absolutely no pain.  Dr. Douglas's 'magic hands' with manipulation of the muscles help me do the things I could not do for a long time.  Thank you Dr. Douglas for all your help!

 

Gail Seto


Prolothrapy has corrected an "old" shoulder injury and restored nearly 100% range of motion.  The pain in my shoulder was preventing me from using my arm.  After 4 treatments, the pain and resulting weakness are almost gone!  I think I had my last treatment today.  Thanks Dr. Douglas!

 

MaryAnn 

Pueblo, CO

 

I heard about prolotherapy from Second Opinion health news letter and Dr. Whitaker's newsletter.  My wife was getting worse and worse.  She had terrible back pain and could not walk a block.  She had cortisone injections that did not help.  I had heard of Dr. Douglas, so I drove my wife to Denver, CO.  My wife is now active again and we are a more active couple.   After I saw how well it worked for my wife, I had my knee done.  My knee only took 2 treatments.  Dr. Douglas said it would be 3.  Hey, I guess sometimes doctors are wrong...

 

Bob & Sandy

Henderson, NE

 

The doctors wanted to cut my knee in half and a friend of mine had been treated by Dr. Douglas.  My knee feels 100% better and I am now kick boxing again and working out at the gym!  I was amazed!

 

Brian

Highlands Ranch, CO

 

I had hurt my elbow in 2005.  Since that time, it would fill up with fluid.  I got it drained 6 times.  Each time the fluid would come back and I would go back to the doctors and they would drain it again.  My friend told me about Dr. Douglas and how much she had helped her shoulder and back.  After 1 injection, the fluid build up went away on its own and never came back!  I had 3 injections and the fluid never came back!!  Thanks Dr. Douglas! 

 

Joe

Steamboat Springs, CO

 

I had back problems so excruciatingly painful that I was not able to even put on my clothes without help and I could hardly walk.   My family doctor was originally scientific, open minded, and objective (since we have been friends for a long time, even before he became a Dr.) on the new idea of prolotherapy, of which I did a lot of the studying for him, and once he said it could not hurt to try this method, as it was less invasive than surgery. Later after talking to his colleagues, he decided it was a bunch of hooey and also called it “voodoo magic” repeatedly. It appears that some of his colleges were emotionally biased against such practices as prolotherapy which is purported to actually cure the problem instead of just masking the problem. Sure, their temporary methods make you feel better for a short time, but they make things far worse in the long run and in a lot of cases make the situation non-repairable. It was by the grace of God that I was able to find such a wonderful extension of God in the healing process and her name is Dr. Jo Ann Douglas. I personally would never go to any one else for these types of procedures. I having been in the medical field for over eighteen years, have seen all types of people/doctors, and have not seen any one else to even compare to the personal care and ability to work with her patients. Dr. Douglas is kind, patient, knowledgeable, and truly cares.

 

Monte

Lubbock, TX

 

When I first came to see Dr. Douglas I had been having shooting pain in my shoulder, it felt like it was just hanging there. I couldn’t sleep on it and the slightest things like carrying my purse or shutting the trunk of my car made the pain worse. It was popping out about once a week! I was told that the only thing I could do was get surgery, and it would take at least three weeks to recover from. I just wasn’t willing to disrupt my life like that. My sister told me about Dr. Douglas. I scheduled an appointment because I was desperately looking for an alternative to surgery. After seeing Dr. Douglas my shoulder now has normal range of motion, it hasn’t popped out since I started the treatment and I no longer have any pain when I sleep or do my daily activities. My friend had surgery and said he still has pain. After hearing that, I couldn’t be happier with my decision to see Dr. Douglas, not to mention I’ll be able to snowboard again! 

 

Gina
Centennial, CO


I never thought at this age I was going to develop a new passion in my life, golf. Within 6 weeks of starting to play I had done something that caused so much excruciating pain that I went to the hospital in an ambulance thinking I was having a heart attack. After many tests, x-rays and MRIs, it was determined that I had a broken rib from long ago which caused instability in my rib joint. I researched prolotherapy showed the information to my friend who is a cardiologist; he saw no risks and said it made a lot of since and that I should try it.  I finally set up a consultation with Dr. Douglas and decided to go for it. I went through a series of 3 treatments that started in January. I was playing golf by March! I don't have any pain. I have been playing golf all summer with absolutely no discomfort. I was truly cured!

 

Barbara

Breckenridge, CO


When I first came to see Dr. Douglas for my knee pain she told me it would take about 6 treatments to get back to 100%, my knee was really bad. When I first started the injections my knee felt sore, but slowly it got better and I could feel it getting stronger all the time. Now that I have completed the therapy I no longer have any pain. I never have to take any pain medication and I can do all my daily activities with ease. My left knee is now even better than my right knee, which never had any problems. I would highly recommend this procedure because it’s much better than surgery. I won’t lie about it being a little painful, but very much worth it.

 

Carole

Ft. Collins, CO

After frequent chiropractic adjustments and massages for about 10 months, I was still having pain. I searched the Internet for alternatives to surgery and found this office. Before prolotherapy, I was unable to lie on my right side and I often had trouble sleeping. By the second treatment not only was I sleeping great, but I had no neck or shoulder pain. Its been awesome and I can’t believe it only took two treatments to notice a huge difference. And after three I’m 100%!

 

Loretta

Lakewood, CO

 

Thank you, Dr. Douglas. Before receiving your treatment I was literally referring to myself as disabled; tendonitis in both of my elbows prevented me from all the sports I love except for swimming. Now, I am playing tennis, lifting weights, wind surfing and am ready to start playing lacrosse again. You are a lifesaver!

 

Colin

Boulder, CO

 

I wish I knew about this before I had both my knees replaced.  I had cortisone injections for years and at the end the cortisone shots would last 2 weeks.   The surgeon said the only thing he could do was a knee replacement.  He told me I would have knees that were as good as new.  The pain is now less than before in my knees,  however, I have lost half my range of motion in my legs.  I cannot stand up from a chair without putting my arms underneath me.  My hip used to go out of joint and the VA surgeon told me I would need a hip replacement.  I had one cortisone injection in my hip and I said no more, there has to be a better way.   My co-worker told me about prolotherapy and I had 3 prolotherapy injections in my hip and it feels 95% better than before.   I am able to walk better with less pain.  I must say I was very skeptical about this.  I was unaware of anything that could do so much good in such a short period of time.  I am very pleased with the outcome. 

Darrell
Hayes, Kansas

Thanks Dr. Douglas for your attentiveness to fix my aches and pains.  After years of athletics I experienced chronic pain in my knee and both my ankles. After a couple of prolo treatments the strength of the ligaments increased and the pain went away.  I also had my sacrum separated from my illiac from an old football injury.  Dr. Douglas injected the ligaments in the area and I have no pain in my lower back.  I visited other prolotherapy doctors and Dr. Douglas technique is by far the best.   

 

Ryan
Arvada, CO




 


 

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