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What Dr. Mark's patients have to say about their experience:

This is what LaVonne Hogue had to say:

When i decided to go to Dr. Mark it was with fear and trembling as my previous experience with a Chiropractor was not very good. I soon was put at ease with what was explained to me and the techniques that were used. The Spinal Decompression treatment made a big difference in relieving my pain. I am so pleased i didn't have to go on pain pills for the rest of my life. Thanks Dr. Mark, Pam and Vanessa for always caring for me in such a pleasant and professional manner.

LaVonne Hogue

Here is what Tannika Engelhard had to say:

Hi Dr. Mark, Pam, & Staff:

I wanted to thank you all for the excellent care you provided mein the days leading up to my backpacking trip to the Olympic National Park.The trip was great and my back and sciatic nerve held up great during my46-mile trek spanning 6 days over lots of varied terrain. My legs are a little sore from fatigue, but my back feels great.

Thanks!, Tannika

Wow! That's Great Tannika. We were glad to Help!!

Here is what Christine Holbrook had to say:

To Whom It May Concern:

After months of extreme lower back pain with numbness andtingling in both feet I went for an MRI. The results were that I have 3 bulgingdiscs with a tear in one of the discs. I had already had 3 months of PT that included some ultra sound and electrical stimulation. These treatments offered some quick relief but I still had to ice my back and rest every 3o minutes. The numbness in my left foot kept getting worse and when my bladder started to 'tingle' I knew that I had to do somethingdrastic. That's when I found Dr. Mark!

He explained that I needed to alleviate pressure on those discsthrough decompression-I was VERY nervous about this treatment (I had never been to a Chiropractor but with the whole office offering their support Idid the treatment. After several sessions I eventually let go of the'panic button'. Along with ultra sound, electrical stimulationVanessa's deep tissue massage and Dr Mark's adjustments my back pain slowlyimproved every day.

I would highly recommend Dr. Mark and his entirestaff.

Sincerely,
Christine Holbrook
VP of Sales & Recruiting
JobSpecs Inc.

Thank you, Christine, for letting ushelp!

Here is what Abby Rollo had to say:

Dr. Mark,

A few years back I began experiencing sporatic episodes of severe lower back pain from an old snowboarding injury. In the last year or so, the pain became more and more frequent until it was an everyday ailment that I had learned to live with. Several friends and aquaintances recommended that I go see Dr. Mark. At this point I had forgotten what it was like to live normally without the pain. Dr. Mark sat me down and worked out a treatment plan that not only healed me physically, but also suited my budget financially. It took a few visits before we figured out I needed decompression treatments, but we did due to Dr. Mark's attentiveness, tracking my progress at every visit and making sure I was getting the best care possible. I felt very comfortable with the entire staff and the care they gave me. It's clear that all they want is to get you well. They really make you feel like a family member rather than a patient. Just as he was recommended to me, I will definitely recommend his care to anyone who is in need.

Thank you, Dr. Mark (and family), for being a testimony to Christ, so that I can give this testimonial of you. God Bless.

Abby Rollo

Thank you so much, Abby, for your kind words!

Here is what Michael Dumbique had to say:

I am so grateful that I went to Dr. Mark for my back problems. I had suffered with mid and lower back pain for some time. The pain was getting worse and was affecting my life everyday. On a referral from my father, I decided to go to Dr. Mark. After only a few treatments I started getting better and now I feel great and the pain is gone! Dr. Mark also fit me for a pair of orthotics due to my flat feet and explained that this was part of the cause of my problem. Thanks to Dr. Mark i no longer have any pain and i can enjoy my life again.

Michael Dumbrique

Thanks Michael for the kind words we were glad to help!

Dr. Mark Cafagna,

I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for your efforts and treatment of my lower back pain. The spinal decompression therapy and adjustments worked so well that I can honestly say that I feel better and stronger than I have in a long time. Your personalized approach to treating me vs. the "one size fits all" that I encountered elsewhere was greatly appreciated.

Thank you again.

Peter S.

Thank you, Peter, for letting me help!

Due to severe low back pain and constant sciatica, Orthopedic Surgeons wanted to do surgery on my back whereby rods would be placed in my spine. I had already had largely unsuccessful surgery on my neck where 2 discs were replaced and a titanium plate placed in my neck. I did not want another surgery. I was unable to walk and crying everyday, trying narcotic strength medications as well as epidural shots. But unfortunately nothing was working. About this same time I found Dr. Mark. He told me of a new treatment that could help without surgery. I was eager to try anything, having been through so much and with little to no help.

As of this writing I have forgotten I was ever in pain. The spinal decompression treatment has changed my life!

I was afraid that the treatment was going to be painful. But it was not: It was very comfortable and painless. I no longer need surgery on my lower back and Dr. Mark has even been able to help my surgically fused neck!

I have referred Dr. Mark to both family and friends due to his ability to help and his professional and courteous staff.

Thank you, Dr. Mark.
Mary Rasmussen

Thank you, Mary. We are so proud of you and so happy that you got your life back.

I am very grateful to Dr. Mark Cafagna and highly recommend him to anyone suffering with severe back pain. I have suffered for years from lower back and leg pain that seemed unresponsive to medication or other remedies. The constant pain was impacting my life and my work. Using the decompression table and other chiropractic and holistic therapies, Dr. Mark has helped my pain to go from extreme to barely noticable. I praise God for Dr. Mark and his entire office staff. It is wonderful it is to be out of extreme pain!

Sincerely,
Marilee Dunker
World Vision Child Advocate | Advocacy and Communications

Dr. Mark,

I would like to thank you for being such a wonderful man of God. You and your wife Pam have been a wonderful example to me and my walk with the Lord. I can’t believe that in just twelve visits I feel as great as I do right now. My life has been so much more enjoyable when I can walk and even just sit without being in pain. I know that you will not take credit for this but my performance on the field has dramatically positively increased since you have started treating my back and hip. I no longer go into a week of practice in large amounts of pain and it has allowed me to train at a much higher level. The thoroughness of my preparation has increased so much that the game has literally began to slow down. Without your help I would have never been able to practice and play at the level that I am now used to competing at! Thank you so much for everything that you have done for me. God is truly using you and your business to reach this community!

San Diego Shockwave Quarterback
Matt Pound

Dr. Mark provides exceptional service and masterful adjustments. My back, hips, knees and neck are now experiencing relief, realignment and rejuvenation due to effective treatments and consistent care. I highly recommend Dr. Mark because of his thoroughness, professional manner and attention to helping me get my health goals.

Denise Budden-Potts, PhD
Positive Outcomes Coaching,
NLP Coach and Trainer,
Specializing in the utilization of conscious & unconscious mind resources
1634 Bay Hill Drive,
San Marcos, Ca. 92069.
(O) 760-798-9076
email: denisebuddenpotts@cox.net

I wanted to express my appreciation and gratitude to you for getting me 'back to normal" with my neck but more importantly with my right upper leg. I had been to my general doctor 4 times over the past year with severe pain in my upper right thigh, leg where it meets my waist and right back side. My doctor had diagnosed me with acute rheumatism and told me to take Aleve which sometimes helped but most times did not. After you started adjust my right leg, I have had more movement and less pain than I have had for a year and I am truly thankful. I was very dubious about coming to a Chiropractor for all the social reasons. You have completely changed my mind with the work you have done on me. Your knowledge of the muscles and bones of the human body is excellent and the care and attention you have given me is truly appreciated.

As a Professor of Leadership and Organizational Behavior, I applaud your work.

David Bennett
Professor, College of Business
California State University San Marcos

Mr. Mark Thomley has been a patient of Dr. Mark for over the past year. Mr. Thomley has a standing appointment every saturday morning.

Mr. Thomley had this to say, "Dr. Mark Cafagna has a genuine concern for his patients. Dr. Mark's Chiropractic service gives you more therapy for the money and his rates are very reasonable. I am a very satisfied client."

Thank You Mr. Thomley for your kind words, we appreciate you too!!!

Mrs. LouAnne Kelly, had this to say, "One day during my walk I noticed there was a Chiropractor near my home. It was especially nice to find out that he was a Christian. Dr. Mark has a great plan for cash patients and since I was suffering from neck and upper back pain I decided to try his treatment. So now I'm hooked on the benefits of his great treatment. I have since sent in my husband and my two sons as well. Jesus has gifted this man to know exactly what we need. So try him, what have you got to lose? A whole lot of pain!! Go be blessed!!"

Thank you LouAnne, God Bless You

Mr. Drew Byerly, a golfer and athlete for the past 25 years has this to say; "Earlier this year, consistent, sometimes intense lower back pain limited my participation in athletics as well as many other day to day activities. Dr. Mark has improved my quality of life with his chiropractic treatment. He is knowledgeable, personable, and caring. Today I am able to compete again in the manor in which I am accustomed."

Wow!! That's great Drew!! Hit'em long and straight!!

Mr. Mario Hernandez, a construction worker, had this to say; "I had a work related accident in a water truck that flipped over. I hurt my neck and back very bad. I hit my head on the ground through the window and was knocked unconscious. I was taken to UCLA Medical Center where I was examined and released.

I had terrible pain and stiffness in my neck and upper back and I could not work. After a short time I was released to go back to work and I was released from treatment. But I was still in pain and working full duty. One day I found a flyer on my car and it was for Dr. Mark's office.

At first I did not respond, but then I realized that this was an answer to prayer. I called and made an appointment. Dr. Mark examined me and told me of my rights and that I was severely injured. He was able to get me on disability and he has helped me very much.

I would recommend Dr. Mark to anybody that has been injured and needs information about their injury. I received complete treatment including therapy and exercise. Dr. Mark is a good person and he is someone you can trust. I am so thankful that I came to Dr. Mark's office, he changed my life. God Bless You Dr. Mark."

God Bless You Mario, and thank you for the kind words.

Mr. Pat Curtis had this to say, "I quit chiropractic after encountering 5 incompetent practitioners in a row. A year later in extreme pain, I found Dr. Mark and he literally saved my life. Don't give up on chiropractic, instead come to a real chiropractor. Come to Dr. Mark. "

WOW!! Those are strong words and we are thankful to have been able to help. Thank You Pat and God Bless You!!!

Mr. Greg Fathman first came to Dr. Mark's office in December 2004. He was having severe lower back that was running down his leg to his foot.

He states " I was in constant pain and discomfort. I had been to my medical doctor who told me there was nothing he could do that would fix the problem. He gave me some pain medication and told me I would have to live with it.

After 4-5 weeks with Dr. Mark my pain subsided to the point I hardly knew it was there. It felt so good I was able to start exercising again without pain. I would recommend Dr. Mark to anyone wanting to live without this type of pain in their lives. Dr. Mark has been a God send."

Thanks Greg, we appreciate you as well as your kind words.

Carol Baker, who suffers from fibromyalgia, had this to say, "When I came to see Dr. Mark, I was in a lot of low back pain due to fibromyalgia. My back was in a constant spasm. After about 3 weeks I started to notice an improvement. At about the 4th week the spasms were gone. Thanks to Dr. Mark, I won't be needing back surgery!"

Wow!! That is great news! Thank you Carol, we were glad to help!

Denise Garner, who was involved in an auto related accident had this to say: "After I was involved in an auto accident I sought the care of Dr. Mark. I was examined and given appointments for adjustments and physical therapy.

I can now say that I am feeling better than I did when I started and Dr. Mark has done a great job of fixing my neck and back. I would recommend Dr. Mark to anybody who has been in an accident and wants not only his good care, but also he made me feel welcomed every time I came into the office. I am a happy and grateful patient."

Thank you Denise, we are grateful for you too!!

Yollette Cochrane had this to say: I hurt my neck five years ago doing absolutely nothing! The pain radiated down my shoulder and sometimes into my fingers. It was not severe, but it was extremely irritating. I was very uncomfortable at night when trying to sleep and i was often awakened. I didn't seek treatment mainly due to lack of insurance and also because the pain was not severe.

My mother referred me to Dr. Mark because she really likes him, his work ethic, the office atmosphere and the fact that he will work with you financially. Since i have been getting regular adjustments and treatments my neck has improved and the pain is completely gone in my shoulders.

I recently tried the NEW SPINAL DECOMPRESSION TABLE. My sciatic nerve was keeping me awake and so i tried the treatment. The same night as my first treatment i was able to lie on my back without any pain. I am so glad that Dr. Mark has affordable maintenance programs that I can afford and that his treatment really works. Thank You Dr. Mark

No! Thank You Yollette, We appreciate you!!

Ramon Aguilar had this to say: I am a new horse rider, well not real new but I hadn't rode a horse since I was a child and that is like twenty years, and I love horses and always wanted to buy one and finally my dream came true and I bought a hose, but she is not ready yet and she is nerves, so one day that I was riding it, she got spooky from something and then she started jumping and yes I ended on the ground and the worst part is that I landed on a rock, and I totally screw up my back I couldn't even move, I was worried because I though that I had a broken rib, I couldn't even rise my arms , so I went to Dr. cafagna office and he did an excellent job, at the first visit I could move my arms better, with his therapy and alignment in three visits I felt much better I just had sore back because the damage I had was real bad, his method is wonderful, when I have the opportunity I recommend DR. MARK CAFAGNA. thank you very much for your help Dr. Cafagna.

No! Thank You Ramon, We appreciate you!!

Marco Ruiz had this to say: Dr. Mark (Cafagna), D.C., and I "crashed" into each others lives on a hot, summer day in August 2004. During my attempt to dull my excruciating back pain with a Stone Brewery IPA draft (or six) purchased at the San Marcos Street Fair 2004, Dr. Mark and his lovely wife, Pam, persuaded me to enter his world of the Dr. Mark Chiropractic display booth for a brief massage and adjustment of my mid-thoracic region. This of course helped and quickly eliminated my immediate suffering. At that point, I became interested, but was not completely sold on Dr. Mark.

Unfortunately, in the past, I have had poor experiences with people who have portrayed themselves as doctors of chiropractic, and I was obviously reluctant to continue a doctor-patient relationship with another "fraudster" who would somehow attempt to defraud me out of my health insurance. Nonetheless, in November 2004, I fell extremely ill with the worst lower back spasm I had ever experienced, and I felt compelled to see Dr. Mark, for a long week of much needed physical therapy and rigorous adjustments. It slowly dawned on me, I saw the light; Dr. Mark was not trying to exploit my painful condition through any kind of insurance scam, he was genuinely trying to facilitate the healing process of my life long disease.

From that point on, through 2005, and now up to the spring of 2006, I have faithfully dedicated myself to the development of my doctor-patient relationship with Dr. Mark as my partner in the healing of my body, mind and spirit. I'm feeling better Dr. Mark! Thank-you for being my personal "healer."

No! Thank You Marco, We appreciate you!!

Dorothy Hurst had this to say: Dr. Mark is a wonderful Christian chiropractor. He is definitely blessed with Gods “Healing Hands”! I had been to previous Doctors and they said that nothing was wrong with my hip replacement after I had taken a fall. Dr. Mark requested new X-Rays to determine if something had been overlooked. Sure enough when my orthopedists reevaluated the new X-Rays after Dr. Mark suggested that something did not appear right, I was then able to get an MRI, which showed that my prosthetic hip was fractured. I was finally able to get the surgery I needed. Ten months of agony and frustration was over as a result of the help Dr. Mark provided. After that I returned to Dr. Mark who helped me with the rehab. Thanks to Dr. Mark I am now recovered. Dr. Mark provides great care with love and kindness.

Thank you Dorothy, I will never forget your first day when you were so frustrated that you actually got mad at me when I was just trying to get information to help. That was a long time ago and I am so thankful that we were able to find your problem and get you the care you needed. Thank you so much for your kind your words and just know that we love you!

Pilar Sanchez had this to say: I have suffered from scoliosis since the age of 12. I have seen physical therapists and orthopedic doctors for the last nine years, but my pain always seemed to come back at the end of the day. It wasn’t until I started seeing Dr. Mark that my pain was finally gone! It was so nice to work with someone who had such sincerity for his patients.

Thank You Pilar, not only are you beautiful, but smart!!