Having been a white water raft guide for several years, I could see the writing on the wall when it came to the tremendous lack of moisture expected for the upcoming season of 2002. I did what any practical, self-serving guide would do… I left town and headed for Oregon.

Desperate for work, I found a job rafting for an undisclosed company that I’ll refer to as Shady Outfitters. The rivers were dull (albeit scenic), the guides were second rate and the equipment was poorly maintained. It was not all that surprising, that despite my experiences driving shuttle buses in the harsh Rocky Mountain winters, I was not allowed to drive the company van for Shady Outfitters.

This particular day, it was raining lightly. The road had many hairpin turns with steep drop-offs and the driver was rummaging through his pockets while exceeding the speed limit by over 15 mph. He slipped off the right side of the narrow road while sliding around a tight corner and then quickly overcompensated to the left. I could see the empty trailer jack-knife along side us on the driver side. I felt the 15-passenger van start to roll over the trailer. I could see the other side of the road approaching fast and at an angle.

Call it chance, but for whatever reason, my safety-conscience mind allowed me to be a passenger without wearing a seat belt this day. I could see the slight burm that we were about to hit – upside down. I managed to launch myself into the back seat area. The van hit the dirt pile on the opposite side of the street completely upside down and with enough force to launch us into the air spinning. I felt like a gerbil in a wheel, constantly running with the turning vehicle.

I knew we were airborne over the edge of what ought to have been a 1,000 foot drop to the river gorge. Luckily the trees in Oregon are stout, indeed. We crashed through a few smaller ones and finally hit a strong row of older tree – sideways. Our trailer left a karate-chop mark in one of them, which I later estimated to be about 30 feet above our resting site. Miraculously, both the driver and I were seemingly uninjured.

I was the first to climb out of the window that had once been whole along the sliding door. It was then that I heard an unfamiliar noise. It took me a second or so to comprehend that one of the trees we had struck has slowly coming down upon us. I ducked back inside the van, which now resembled a crushed soda can.

The tree hit with an enormous crash and I was hesitant to move again, thinking that perhaps my luck was running out. It was then that I noticed that the entire front half of the roof of the van had clamped down upon what had once been my headrest. It occurred to me then of how violent our accident had been and of the realization that had I been wearing my seat belt, (as I still prefer to do), I would most certainly have been killed.

A loose wheel bearing reportably caused the outcome of this fiasco, but somehow I doubted it. None of it really concerned me until I felt a strange shape in my back some four months later. Workman’s Compensation had already turned my fractured hand into a “bruising episode,” and like most other raft guides I certainly did not have the funds to afford the luxury of medical insurance.

After a few days of swelling in my upper spine, I began to feel discomfort. It radiated into shooting pains all the way to my right hand. This I could deal with, but then it got worse. Five days and several months after my brush with death, I began to have trouble sleeping. I never have trouble sleeping. I found myself sitting up in bed with an elaborate pillow system and still denying my pain. I could only sleep in shifts of four hours.

I gave in and used my credit cards to see a local chiropractor that I will refer to as Dr. Poppensnap. After several visits, mechanical rolling tables, and something called the “drop-table method,” I was only feeling worse and had simply had enough. That was when a friend recommended Dr. Matt.

Right away things were different. For one, he actually seemed to care about what happened to me. Then he took a great deal of effort to make sure that I understood the procedures he was going to implement. I had never before met a doctor who treated me like a family member.

The treatments were non-invasive. I never once heard or felt my spine snap or crunch. In fact, had it not been for my immediate change in comfort level and the obvious caring nature that I had seen, I would have thought that I had been scammed. I always thought it should hurt before it got better.

When I first arrived at Colorado Spinal Care, I was unable to lie down or even lounge comfortably and I had not slept properly in over three weeks. I could not lift anything with my sore arm and I felt quite helpless and inadequate; to say nothing of sleep deprivation. In less than a month, I was back to an almost normal condition.

Although, I was unable to afford the entire recommended program as outlined by Dr. Matt. I do seem to be holding my alignment and I am back to my old antics of snowmobiling, telemark skiing and kayaking. I owe a tremendous debt of gratitude to his work and I really appreciate his knowledge and kindness.

With great sincerity,

Benjamin Powell

P.S. To this day, I have heard nothing from Workman’s Compensation!

I came to know about Dr. Allen through my aunt, Elaine McQuay late summer of 2003. My mom suffers from migraines as a result of a run-in with viral meningitis nearly four years ago. My mom has tried lots of things to get rid of her headaches. So, when my aunt told us about Dr. Allen we were hesitant that he could help her, but decided that we'd give him a chance.

Dr. Allen isn't like any doctor that I have ever met before. He doesn't have the same thought process that most doctors do, and that was refreshing.

Originally, my dad was supposed to see Dr. Allen with my mom, but when he couldn't travel down to Fort Collins because of things that needed his attention at our ranch, I went in his place.

I didn't feel like I was that bad off. I had been in a minor car wreck with my grandma when I was 12 and have come off a few horses, but I wasn't in much pain... so I thought. Dr. Allen adjusted me and I soon began to realize how much pain I had been in. I guess the pains grew gradually and I didn't notice them as much. My right arm would go numb and my shoulder would ache due to a fall I took with a horse last year and my hips would ache after a short time of sitting in class at college. Now, Dr. Allen is still dealing with some of the pain in my neck and upper back due to my car wreck, but the difference I feel is amazing.

The best part of going to Dr. Allen isn't getting adjusted. It's seeing the Spirit work through him. He helps my mother so much and is determined to try and rid her of her headaches all together. The day after my dad got adjusted he said, "I've never felt better!"

(Dr. Allen could see where Dad had an accident that caused hairline fracture in his neck before he was 20). He's been able to help my roommate, McKenzie Vivion, my boyfriend, Zach Bennett, and his dad, Roy Bennett. It seems I can't wait to tell everyone about Precision Spinal Care! I thank God for bringing us to Dr. Allen and Precision Spinal Care. I will never go to a traditional chiropractor again.

God Bless,
Kristi Barkhurst

Following the good results that my mother had with NUCCA and Dr. Huff, I decided to give it a try. During the past 15 years I have broken my back in three different areas on three different accidents that resulted in very limited neck movement, not being able to lift my arms up for any length of time without making them numb and achy and sitting in one position for any length of time made my legs numb and hard to walk on. I have been to one of the best back specialists in Colorado and was informed that there was nothing they could do without severe complications and that I would just have to live with what I had. One orthopedic surgeon wanted to sign my disability papers for me.

Following the first treatment I was driving back to Laramie, WY and went to turn around to speak to my mom in the back seat when I suddenly realized that I had turned just my head around, and not my whole upper body to look at her. What a surprise!! Also my legs did not go to sleep on me when I got home as they usually did. Following the second treatment, I was advanced to maintenance therapy. Now I see the doctor when I feel I need it. I have had one more visit to the doctor following my over lifting, and not following the doctors lifting instructions. I can now run my heavy equipment without any leg numbness or pain, and can turn my head side to side.

I still can’t believe that the gentle manner in which Dr. Huff provides treatment can do so much. People that I am around during my workdays have noticed the change and inquired about what I had done and I have given them the folders, tapes and CDs.

Dave Hall

The two of us were just starting to experience the wonder of the NUCCA method with Dr. Huff when we went to pick up our daughter from a camp she was attending above Fort Collins. Our daughter is in a wheel chair, and the night before there had been an accident where she was tipped over in her chair. She had hurt her arm, and also her back, which had been bothering her for over two years. Nothing had helped the back pain and spasms she kept experiencing. We took her down to Precision Spinal Care where she was immediately helped and treated so well. Now after two more follow-up visits, she has no arm pain and no back pain. She is functioning better now than she has in a long time. All three of us are so appreciative and have shared our story with others. Thank you very much.

The Davis Family
Cheyenne, Wy

I would very much like to thank you for what you have done for me. I am so very grateful.

I first heard about NUCCA from my granddaughter, who was listening to the radio and heard about your treatment. She went and was utterly amazed. Then my daughter also went and called me saying mom you need to go.

I have had pain in my right arm and hand that also went into my neck and back. I was told I had carpal tunnel in my right wrist and would need surgery. I had pain in my left foot and always walked to the side. Migraine headaches also bothered me.

Since my treatments I can now walk up straight and the pain on my right side has gone. My headaches are gone now also. I feel so wonderful.

Seven members of my family have tried NUCCA. They are all grateful for the treatments. I am still amazed how such a gentle touch can get such results.

Also I appreciate your many suggestions as raising my monitor to eye level, such a difference.

I would recommend NUCCA to anyone who is having pain or just needs to feel a since of wellness.

I have always believed God puts special people in our lives. You, Dr. Allen, are one of these special people. Thank you so much again.

Patsy M.
Sutherland, NE

I came to know about Dr. Allen through my aunt, Elaine McQuay late summer of 2003. My mom suffers from migraines as a result of a run-in with viral meningitis nearly four years ago. My mom has tried lots of things to get rid of her headaches. So, when my aunt told us about Dr. Allen we were hesitant that he could help her, but decided that we'd give him a chance.

Dr. Allen isn't like any doctor that I have ever met before. He doesn't have the same thought process that most doctors do, and that was refreshing.

Originally, my dad was supposed to see Dr. Allen with my mom, but when he couldn't travel down to Fort Collins because of things that needed his attention at our ranch, I went in his place.

I didn't feel like I was that bad off. I had been in a minor car wreck with my grandma when I was 12 and have come off a few horses, but I wasn't in much pain... so

I thought. Dr. Allen adjusted me and I soon began to realize how much pain I had been in. I guess the pains grew gradually and I didn't notice them as much. My right arm would go numb and my shoulder would ache due to a fall I took with a horse last year and my hips would ache after a short time of sitting in class at college. Now, Dr. Allen is still dealing with some of the pain in my neck and upper back due to my car wreck, but the difference I feel is amazing.

The best part of going to Dr. Allen isn't getting adjusted. It's seeing the Spirit work through him. He helps my mother so much and is determined to try and rid her of her headaches all together. The day after my dad got adjusted he said, "I've never felt better!"

(Dr. Allen could see where Dad had an accident that caused hairline fracture in his neck before he was 20). He's been able to help my roommate, McKenzie Vivion, my boyfriend, Zach Bennett, and his dad, Roy Bennett. It seems I can't wait to tell everyone about Precision Spinal Care! I thank God for bringing us to Dr. Allen and Precision Spinal Care. I will never go to a traditional chiropractor again.

God Bless,
Kristi Barkhurst

We have all heard “God works in mysterious ways”. Well, I believe he works in all our lives one way or another. In this case with me, I fell carrying a railroad tie, and hurt my upper back and right shoulder in late 1979. I was in the hospital in traction for about 30 days. Then about a year later I saw a specialist that told me I would have to have surgery or live with the pain. I decided to live with the pain. I started my trips to chiropractitioners from western Nebraska, Eastern Wyoming, even one in Kansas City, but it was only very temporary to say the least. I could not raise my right arm over my head without the feeling of a sharp pain in my neck and shoulder, and total numbness in my right hand.

When my son and his girlfriend Kristi talked me into seeing Dr. Huff I thought, why not, I hadn’t been to a Dr. in Colorado. When I met Dr. Huff, “talk about being skeptical”, he was smaller then me! When he stopped the pain in my neck I told him about the pain in my arm. After the second time on the table I could feel relief in arm pain. I lifted my arm straight up and am still raising my arm periodically, and am still amazed and very thankful. Thank you Dr. Huff and N.U.C.C.A.!!!

Roy Bennett
Wheatland, WY