Here's what our patients say about their experience with us (Also check out our Video Library to view Video Testimonials from Patients):
Our Current Featured Patient: Beth McCormick
(Lowering High Cholesterol Levels Naturally)
I have been a patient of Dr. Paul Baker’s since June 2010. I started treatment at Dr. Paul’s Red Bank facility for low back pain issues. Dr. Baker is a very “holistic” doctor, concerned about the patient’s entire health. I had been taking a statin for high cholesterol since April of 2010, prescribed by my cardiologist. After about 4 months, I started experiencing severe pain in my hip and hand joints. Dr. Baker recommended that I stop taking the statin and try a natural supplement to treat the high cholesterol.
I began a regimen of taking EFAs – Essential Fatty Acids along with Niacin (Vitamin B). My cholesterol was tested at 259 (HDL-45, LDL-175, Triglycerides-195 ). After being on the all-natural regimen for 3 months, my cholesterol dropped to 197 (HDL-82, LDL-99, Triglycerides-81 ). I was amazed at the increase in HDL without adding any exercise. I am expecting even better results once I increase exercise and have been on this all-natural regimen for a longer period of time. Thank you Dr. Baker!
Medical Doctors Who Are Patients At Baker Chiropractic and Wellness
“When I first came to Dr. Paul at Baker Chiropractic, I could hardly walk because my back was in spasm. My residents and medical students had to push me around the hospital in a wheelchair! Using a well-rounded treatment approach including an absolutely painless adjustment, I was 30 percent better in just one visit. By the end of the week, I was walking upright and pain free. All without the need for anti-inflammatory medications, muscle relaxants, or pain pills!”
Brian M. Masterson, MD
“It is my belief that Chiropractic Medicine is one of the misunderstood, underappreciated, and perhaps, effective treatment modalities available. I attribute my being able to remain off the “disabled list” to Dr. Paul Baker’s remarkable clinical skill and knowledge.”
Mark Heintzelman, PH.D.
“Before seeing Dr. Baker I was having pain in my neck and lower back that was radiating into my legs. My activity level and quality of life was quite limited. Now I still feel some occasional discomfort but the pain has subsided and I am now mobile enough to coach my daughter’s basketball team and go shopping with my wife. I also really enjoy the family atmosphere in the office. Everyone is so friendly and remembers your name. This helps makes the total experience so pleasant.”
Dr. Steve Thomas
“Just like Drs. Paul and Patrick Baker, I knew at a very young age that I wanted to care for people. I became a medical doctor dedicated to helping people prevent health problems from developing in the first place. As an OB/GYN who has cared for hundreds of expectant mothers and delivered their babies, pregnant women as well as their newborn children can benefit greatly from chiropractic care in the prevention and treatment of many ailments, disorders and diseases. Removing subluxations through chiropractic care enables people of all ages to maximize their health.”
Maureen Pelletier, M.D., C.C.N., F.A.C.O.G.
LaValle Metabolic Institute
Director of Functional Medicine
Professional Athletes Who Are Patients
I played with a left hamstring injury since playing college football at Washington University. I went to doctors all over the country to find out what was wrong, and none of the doctors could figure out the problem in my hamstring. I went to Drs. Baker and they found a huge knot in my hamstring and they were able to release it and fix my hamstring problem that I have had since college. I now get adjusted before and after every game. I have been injury free for the past 3 years and have been to the last three Pro Bowls.
Corey Dillon, NFL Pro Bowl Running Back
Playing in the NFL is very physically demanding on my lower back. Over the last two years of getting adjusted by the Bakers, my lower back has felt 100% better. My lower back is more flexible and strong. I’ve been injury free since I have been getting adjusted.
Brian Simmons, Cincinnati Bengals Linebacker
I have never felt better since getting my back adjusted and getting my hamstrings released before and after each game. Since I have been under regular Chiropractic care with Drs. Baker I have been more resilient to injuries and much more flexible. Getting adjusted before and after each game has made a huge difference in my performance
Adrian Ross, NFL Linebacker
I have been a professional bodybuilder for over ten years and I have literally injured almost every joint and muscle in my body. I have been getting adjusted and massaged at Baker Family Chiropractic regularly for the past two years and I can’t tell you what a difference it has made in my life. My neck, shoulders and back feel so much better after getting adjusted. I am able to train with as much intensity now as I did when I was 25 years old.
Thanks for all your help Doctors.
Franco Santoriello, IFBB Professional Body Builder
Patients of All Ages and Walks of Life Just Like you
I first found Baker Chiropractic after injuring my back. I was standing on a patch of ice while lifting my 5 year old into her car seat. I started to slide and twisted in an odd direction to avoid dropping my daughter. I felt an odd sensation in my back when I fell then the pain started. I spent two days in bed using ice and heating pads. Nothing was helping. I had always been rather skeptical chiropractics believing it was gimmicky nonsense. At this point though with 3 young children and being in such pain I became desperate. I made my appointment and met with Dr Baker still quite skeptical. When my adjustment was over I was amazed at the relief I felt. I was able to move again. I admit I was shocked how well it worked.
My mother suffered from a lot of neck, back and joint pain. After hearing and seeing how much I was helped by my adjustment she decided to give it a try as well. Very skeptical at first she has now become a regular at Baker Chiropractics. After being a client for a while Dr Baker told me about how chiropractics can help ADD & ADHD. Unwilling to medicate my 5 year old for her ADD I decided to start bringing her in for adjustments as well. She loves Dr Baker and her adjustments. She talks about how they make her feel better. My 88 year old grandmother lives overseas in the Netherlands. She suffers from major neck pain due to degeneration. Dr Baker has started giving her adjustments when she visits us. After trying everything in The Netherlands from injections in the neck to deaden the nerves to major pain killers we have finally found something that helps her pain, adjustments at Baker Chiropractic.
Now nearly a year later Dr Baker is now treating 4 generations of women in my family. I am very happy I found Baker Chiropractic.
Mara Murphy
My name is Mary (Beth) Hertzenberg and I have been coming to Baker Chiropractic for a little over 3 months. I had been having problems for a while and the office is just down the street from my home, so I decided to make an appointment to see if they could help me. My major health complaints that I shared with Dr. Matt Finke were that my back and knees hurt all the time, even while I was sitting. I could not walk very far because of the pain and I always felt stiff. I was feeling this way for at least 3 to 4 months.
Since starting chiropractic care at Baker Chiropractic, my life has changed more than I thought possible. I can do things that I never thought I could do without pain like walking, kneeling and sitting. I feel like a different person! As a matter of fact, Dr. Matt challenged me to walk to his office before the end of 2010. I did it on New Year’s Eve and it felt great!
If I hadn’t started chiropractic care at Baker Chiropractic, I would not be able to so the things that I like to do. I am an avid gardener but couldn’t get down to do it without hurting or worse, I couldn’t get back up by myself. I think my life is healthier. I have more self-esteem because I feel good. I also feel younger!
The thing that I like best about chiropractic care at Baker Chiropractic is the attitude of Dr. Matt and Cheyenne. They both make me feel comfortable and that I can talk to them about anything. I can ask questions and get answers that I can understand. I like the office because it is casual, comfortable and convenient for me.
Mary (Beth) Hertzenberg
After a knee replacement last summer I thought I was finally going to resume my busy life pain free. Over the last ten years arthritis had made its claim on me and resulted in two back surgeries, two foot surgeries, an ankle surgery and two knee surgeries. After years of suffering I made the decision to have a knee replacement and thought it was going to be the answer to my physical challenges. I wanted to reclaim my active lifestyle as a teacher, performer and sports enthusiast. The knee replacement itself was successful, but approximately two months after recovering from the surgery I began having horrific back and leg pain again. This time I was determined to find an answer without surgery. My son, who is studying to be a chiropractor himself, insisted that I go to a chiropractor. So, with some hesitation and uncertainty, in January of 2011 I sought treatment with Dr. Baker.
I remember my first several visits being overcome with emotion. Dr. Baker and his staff were warm and welcoming; I immediately felt they genuinely cared. They gave me hope. I was impressed with the patient education and realized how uninformed I was regarding the whole realm of chiropractic care. It was clear that treatment would take time and would require patience and a commitment on my part. After the first few treatments I could feel a difference. I improved more and more with each visit. Now, after eight months, I feel stronger and healthier than I have in years and plan to continue chiropractic care as a way of life.
So how has chiropractic care changed my life? I’m back on the golf course, riding my bike, and enjoying roller coasters again. I’m able to walk long distances and run up stairs. I’m performing on stage without pain for the first time in years. But it is in my profession as a music teacher where I have felt the most dramatic results of my treatment. I’ll never forget the afternoon one of my sweet second grade boys smiled at me after we had just been dance partners in class. The innocent sincerity of his words warmed my heart and will remain etched in my memory. “I am so happy you can dance with us again, Mrs. Lewis.” Thank you, Dr. Baker. Thank you for giving me my life back!
Michelle Lewis
My name is Adrienne Nguyen-Storer and I am 10 years-old. I am a gymnast and compete for the USAG Level 5 team at Cincinnati Gymnastics Academy (CGA) in Fairfield, Ohio. I started going to Doc (Patrick) Baker because I hurt my back and when I did certain skills, like my tap swings on bars or my backwalkover, my lower back would hurt. My mom said that with all of the tumbling and swinging that I do during gymnastics sometimes my body needs help to get better and stay healthy.
I went to a different doctor and his help only lasted for a little while. I liked going to Doc Baker’s office right away, because everyone is so nice and I get to see Ms. Krista too! After about three weeks of seeing everyone at Baker Chiropractic my back wasn’t hurting nearly as bad as it was before. Every now and then it still hurt to do my backwalkover though and I would go see Doc and it would feel better right away. After another couple of weeks of seeing Doc Baker I was completely pain free! He even took care of my foot when that started hurting!
My back doesn’t hurt at all any more but I still love going to see everyone at Doc Baker’s office and getting my treatments and adjustments. What I think is really funny, is that a lot of parents and gymnasts from CGA go and see Doc Baker now. He makes all of us feel better!
Adrienne Nguyen-Storer
I started seeing Dr. Paul in December 2009 after I had been experiencing chronic lower-back pain. It wasn’t to the point of being debilitating but I knew it wouldn’t correct itself and it was affecting my ability to run. Within a couple of weeks of therapy I was running pain-free for the first time in 14 years!
Amazed by the results I wondered if Dr. Paul could help our oldest son, Aidan, who was born with a foot deformity called metatarsus adductus. The foot specialist’s plan was to put our energetic, then-3-year-old, son in a cast for 6 weeks with physical therapy to follow. We didn’t want him to go through that so we thought we’d see what Dr. Paul could do. Using massage therapy and chiropractic adjustments, Aidan’s foot made drastic improvement.
My wife, Carrie, also started seeing Dr. Paul for her ailments and she experienced pain relief as well. During her pregnancy with our third son, she visited Dr. Paul, which helped with discomfort she was experiencing.
Our middle son, Harrison, was getting sick quite often and the adjustments Dr. Paul performed helped his immune system.
We really appreciate the professionalism Dr. Paul and his quality staff provide while also giving each patient that personal touch. Our boys are always excited to see the Baker Chiropractic staff make themselves right at home! We feel like a part of Baker Chiropractic family and because of this, we have encouraged our friends and family members to see him.
We’re so grateful for what Dr. Paul’s and his staff’s knowledge and expertise have been able to do for our family. Thank you so much!
Adam Kasel and Family
To awake in the morning and go through the entire day without a conscious thought of lower back pain, could be considered a miracle for me. Having lived with chronic back pain most of my adult life; having had two major spinal surgeries (including physical therapy) and possibly facing a third, my son Kent encouraged me to try chiropractic help from Dr. Baker before I went under the knife again.
Reluctantly, I agreed and began therapy about a year and a half ago. It was slow progress in the beginning with three visits a week. Eventually, the sessions decreased to two and finally once a week. Over the past year, I have had minor set backs (but bounce back more quickly) mostly due to excessive exercise or long distance walking. Dr. Baker discovered that my arches were breaking down and prescribed orthotics for my walking shoes. What a difference this has made!
My quality of life has so changed!! What Dr. Baker has done to enhance and improve it is beyond words. My bucket list has increased twofold: so far this year, I bought that little red convertible (makes me feel 25 years younger), traveled on my own to locations that some can only dream about and plan to do lots more before I reach 100.
Kudos to you Dr. Baker and your team of excellent caring staff!
Joyce Smith
I have been coming to Dr. Patrick Baker since March. Prior to becoming a patient, I experienced constant and severe pain as well as dizziness. However, those symptoms are no longer an issue!
I used to take muscle relaxers and pain medicine, but since I’ve been coming to Dr. Baker’s office I no longer need them. The constant pain would sometimes keep me awake at night. Now I am sleeping better and without pain. At home, I would leave certain chores go undone because I was unable to do them without having severe pain. That has been changed around since becoming a patient. Now I feel like I am actually accomplishing things at home. There were many days at work where I would actually pray to get through my shift because the pain was so intense. However, I am no longer having that problem because most of the pain has subsided.
Another issue I had prior to becoming a patient was vertigo. Every time I would turn my head, I felt very dizzy. It became a regular occurrence but after getting adjusted, the dizziness stopped.
The added bonus of being Dr. Baker’s patient is that he and his staff are all wonderful! I feel like I have gained a bunch of new friends!
Sharon Thomas
In April of 2010 I suffered from major low back pain. So much so that I had to walk bent over to be somewhat comfortable. I was referred to Doctor Baker by a fellow co-worker. I scheduled my appointment and in I went. Little did I know this would be a life-changing event not only for me but my entire family. Besides low back pain I also suffered from dizziness, blurred vision and chronic muscle fatigue and tightness. After months of prior research I secretly believed I had MS. Well, at least that’s what all the symptoms on web MD told me.
After my first visit I felt immediate relief. After only a month of adjustments at three times week and lower back exercises given by Dr. Bakers staff, my episodes of blurred vision, dizziness and muscle fatigue seemed to literally disappear. Oh yeah….. I was walking tall!
Later that year my youngest son was diagnosed with his 9th ear infection. I made Dr. Baker aware of the situation and he immediately said he could help. After several conversations with my wife she felt very uncomfortable having our nine month old adjusted. So…….we were referred by his pediatrician to have tubes put in his ears. After only two weeks his ear infections were back. We hated seeing our little guy in pain. My wife finally agreed to have him evaluated by Dr. Baker. That week we brought both of our sons in. After only one adjustment his ear infection was gone. Both my sons have now been seeing Dr. Baker for several months. Still no ear infections and my six year old has excelled drastically in his sports.
Dr. Baker not only helped my entire family regain our health, he taught me how eat clean and exercise correctly. In only four short months I lost 50lbs, 5 inches off my waist and went from 33% body fat to 18%. I also was finally able to do my first pull up of my adult life. Sad but true!
Dr. Baker is not your average Doctor. He goes above and beyond and practices what he preaches. I am glad to have found his wonderful practice. I personally feel that not only have I found the BEST doctor out there but I have also gained a great friend and mentor. I recommend everyone I know to him. I have learned that traditional medicine such as painkillers and antibiotics are NOT the answer. I believe in everything this man preaches.
Don’t just make one visit and hope it helps. Continue on with his health maintenance plan and you will be a new person. I know I am!! You will enjoy every visit with him and his incredible staff. Thank you again to Baker Family Chiropractic!!
Jared Fox
