Testimonials

When my daughter was born, I slipped and fell down a flight of stairs, landing on my side/back. I ended up in the emergency room. Over the next four years, the pain continued to grow. It felt as though the pain was spreading and becoming more intense to the point that I wasn’t lifting my toddler to get into her carseat. I’d have her climb up into the car herself so that I could buckle her in. I’d sit down to hold her because lifting her was too painful. I felt sad that I wasn’t able to be the mom I wanted to be because I was in such horrible pain.

I went to see my family doctor. She referred me to doctors who tried cortisone injections, burning my nerves in my back, and finally I went to Mayo Clinic in Rochester to meet with a back surgeon. Eventually I was referred to a physical therapist who tried many things. Ultimately, she recommended me to Dr. Kathryn. 

I was feeling so defeated, exhausted, and sad that I couldn’t care for my daughter the way that I wanted to. 

When I met with Dr. Kathryn, I was skeptical and not very hopeful. I felt that I had tried everything and this was one more dead end. It turned out that this was not the case! The first meeting, Dr. Kathryn pointed out (very respectfully) that I must have had a bad fall or car accident, because my pelvis had been shifted. This had been creating the pain from all of my muscles tightening over four years time. In the first visit, she adjusted me, and I felt relief like I hadn’t felt since my fall. It was euphoric! What really amazed me was when I arrived to get my now four year old from daycare. I bent down and picked her up, and she shouted, “Mom! Your back!” She was worried that she’d hurt me. It was then that I’d realized how much she had missed out on because I wasn’t picking her up the way I had her older siblings before my fall. It was just too painful. 

In the weeks that followed, Dr. Kathryn gave me such hope and happiness that I hadn’t felt in years. She gave me my life back and enhanced my life and activity level with my youngest as I hadn’t had before. I will never be able to thank her enough for the relief and ability to live the way I wanted to. 

I highly recommend Dr. Kathryn to everyone and anyone that I meet who has any back, neck, or tmj issues. No one wants to be in pain, and Dr. Kathryn is the best kept secret that needs to be shared. She is gifted, kind, gentle, and compassionate. She also has become a very good friend.

I was having constant lower back pain. There was so much inflammation! Sitting, standing, it didn't matter..I was always in pain. I alternated between otc pain relievers constantly... 

I couldn't do a lot of ANYTHING! I love to garden..I just couldn't do it! I couldn't do the simplest tasks that required bending. I even missed work due to the pain! I was gaining weight from lack of movement too... 

Dr. Kathryn slowly adjusted my back so it was NOT a painful experience. I initially went to see her 2x weekly. As my back improved, I was able to cut back to once a week. I now go every other week. She is so kind and she really does listen! 

I used to dread going up or down the stairs at home...it was so painful. I can happily tell you that 1.5 years later I am running up (and down) stairs now! Last week throughout the day I took 19 flights of stairs up/down!  I am getting my life back and the weight is also coming off now that I can move around without pain! 

I absolutely recommend Dr. Kathryn! I think back to 1.5 years ago when I called with the hopes of being seen immediately and limped my way in...to now being able to do what I do!  I RARELY take OTC pain relievers anymore! 

Dr. Kathryn is currently adjusting my wrist....yes wrist! I have had a puffy/achy wrist for a few years and just thought it was normal. Ugly, but normal. The puffiness is almost gone. There is no dull ache at all!  She has adjusted my neck, too. She is the B.E.S.T.!

I started seeing Dr. Kathryn when I was 30 weeks pregnant with my first baby. She was excellent and helped me get relief from pregnancy aches and pains. When my son was born, he had some issues due to his positioning during labor/birth. He needed immediate attention and Dr. Kathryn was willing to come to my home and adjust my son. I am so incredibly grateful for her willingness to share her valuable skills with us. He was like a complete different baby after his first adjustment! He then could rest his head on both sides and his nursing improved drastically. We both continued care with her and I then got pregnant with my 2nd baby and she continued to provide the best care for me and my family throughout this big transition in my life. 

"I began seeing Dr. Kathryn for prenatal care after reading that recipients of regular chiropractic have shorter labors and deliveries and less medial interventions during delivery.  Dr. Kathryn was attentive to the ever-changing body of an expectant mother.  She was able to help me stay comfortable throughout the duration of my pregnancy.  I'm happy to report that for my first pregnancy, my labor was less than 8 hours and I was able to have a delivery that was uncomplicated by medical interventions or medications!  I've continued with chiropractic care for myself, as well as for my son because I appreciate how Dr. Kathryn addresses each issue with care and concern at every visit.  Being a certified massage therapist myself, it is also comforting to know that I can refer my clients to someone with such a high level of knowledge, skill and compassion."

"I have had some shoulder pain on and off for about a year.  Then it became very painful an was hard for me to do my day to day things.  I couldn't play catch with my kids or even brush my hair without pain.  I came to Great River Chiropractic and Dr. Strangstalien worked with me.  I am now pain free and able to anything without worry.  It has changed my world and makes me feel amazing."

“I came in to see Dr. Kathryn because of pain in the shoulder and neck area. I had a co-worker tell me about her experience with Great River (Chiropractic) and decided to try chiropractic. I had people tell me that surgery would be the end result because chiropractic didn’t work for them. I am pain free and very pleased with the care I received at Great River (Chiropractic).”