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QUESTION: Hi again Robert,
Henryk in Scotland here, (too many follow ups on previous question, so had to start a new one!) I have a couple other questions:

What would be involved in diagnosis/treatment of my condition at your clinic?

What is the cost of accomodation? Grateful if you could let me know both, for the home accomodation as well as the local inn.

Look forward to your reply, Many thanks.

Henryk.

ANSWER: Hello Henryk,
We begin with developing your pattern, what this entails is taking numerous readings of the nervous system to know when it is interfered with and when it is functioning properly.  We also will do various neurological tests to assess the function of your nervous system as well as postural analysis and Specific X-Rays of the Upper Cervical Spine.  We will check the Nervous System at least once per day, twice per day is preferable and will be performed every day during the first week of care.  You will certainly get monitored regularly and watched closely but you may not need a lot of Specific Adjustments, in fact, the less adjustments you receive the better it is for your case.  This means that you are holding the adjustment from last visit, or the last week, or two.  When you need to have many adjustments, it shows that the body is not holding the correction which makes healing less efficient and demands more intervention.
The Adjustment will set the vertebra but the resting immediately after will seat the vertebra.  This is what allows it to have holding ability which is what gets you towards the results you are looking to obtain, getting well.  Please try and remember that I am not treating any particular symptom or condition other than the nervous system interference at the brainstem level.  When this interference is corrected, the body then has the ability to function properly once again.
There is a location near by called the Haven House, this is a basic place to stay with 2 meals (breakfast and dinner) served each day.  I believe the cost is about $60-70 per day.  There is also another place closer to the clinic that is a lot nicer but only serves breakfast and costs about $100 per day.  This is called the Drury Inn.  After you do your analysis and arrive at a decision, let me know so that I may discuss directly with them to assure that everything is in order.
So basically we are looking to find your specific nervous system interference that is causing your ill health, correct that interference with the specific adjustment and then monitor it regularly to see how well you do over the period of 4 weeks, adjusting it again when and if necessary.
I hope that I have sufficiently answered your questions.

Dr Robert Arnone, DC
Upper Cervical Chiropractor
"Brainstem Specialist"
Arnone Specific Chiropractic
St Louis, Missouri

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QUESTION: Robert, thank you so much for your help and information. I am very interested in visiting your clinic, although unfortunately I would be stretching myself financially to do so right at the moment. So -  my intention is to return to Scotland, I am confident that within the next few months I can raise the cash required to allow me to complete a month's program at your clinic.

All the best. Henryk.

ANSWER: Henryk,
I completely understand your situation.  As I stated earlier, I can discuss the fees at the Haven House or The Drury Inn and try to get the numbers lowered for you there.  The other alternative for you is to choose to do a 2 week intensive program at our clinic instead of the 4 week program.  This would obviously cost less and still allow you to get under care.  Your cost for the two week intensive care program is $2100.  
Whatever you decide to do will be fine with me, it just seemed as though now would be the perfect time to come over with you being off of work, but I understand that you are in financial stress at the moment and there is only so much that you can do.
If you have any other suggestions I am open to hearing them as well.
Nothing is bigger than LIFE
Dr Robert Arnone, DC
St Louis, Missouri, USA

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QUESTION: Hi Robert,
Of course I would be interested in hearing if accomodation could be cheaper, I would prefer the Drury Inn, to be closer to the clinic, but I would still prefer to come for four weeks, I have one shot at this, have you had anyone at your clinic with symptoms similar to mine? If so how did they respond to adjustment? I know all cases are individual, just curious to hear if you had seen similar symptoms. I know my spine has somewhat twisted, can see it in the mirror, right side of the body looks different from the left, left shoulder is higher plus right hip appears to be a bit higher - vast majority of symptoms I have appear on the right side of the body, also, given all the symptoms I have I figure this can only be coming from the nervous system/spine misalignment. If you could enquire into a discount at the Drury Inn I would appreciate it, so I would know exactly the figure I am aiming at prior to leaving the UK.
Appreciated, Henryk.


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Henryk,
We have seen many people with similar symptoms improve and get well under our specific care.  So far, less than 5% of the patients we have seen over the years have not gotten well, and this has been largely due to previous surgery, and to not following our recommendations.  Everyone else has shown some, much, or complete improvement after being under care.  As you are probably aware  I cannot guarantee any particular results, although once we correct the nervous system interference at the brainstem level your body will be able to heal and experience normal function.
Most people experience a slight to mild soreness in the few days following the initial upper cervical adjustment.  This is largely due to the realignment process which includes bones, ligaments, tendons, and muscles adapting to their new aligned position.  Once that subsides it is basically your body doing what it needs to do to heal most efficiently.  Some people experience a change in symptoms, either better or worse in the beginning, and some do not notice a change right away.  This is the value of constant readings, we will know when the adjustment has been made and we will know how long it holds and when it needs to be adjusted again.  We cannot rely on symptoms to tell us this information.  As you have stated earlier everyone IS different, however the common denominator is everyone gets sick with brainstem pressure and everyone gets well once that has been corrected and maintained.
I just spoke with the Drury Inn about your fees, just so you know, it is a first rate hotel that includes a hot all you can eat breakfast every morning, as well as some light snacks and cocktails around dinner time.  It has an indoor swimming pool and exercise room and internet access.  A 2 week stay would run you 89.99 per night, and a 4 week stay would be 84.99/night.  You would have what is called a King Deluxe Room  which includes a King Bed as well as a refrigerator and microwave.
Let me know if have any other questions for me as I am here to help you.
Dr Rob Arnone