I met Dr. Malzer at [Karate Junction] where I train in martial arts. I have had problems with my lower back and was seeing another chiropractor. Trusting someone to move my body in ways I didn’t think it should was hard for me. So after having a nice chat with Dr. Malzer I put my trust in him. He’s helped me with my lower back problems by trying different things. He has also helped improve my health and given me plenty of advice. I’ve also had the experience to work with Dr. Malzer to improve my digestion by finding out what [foods] I am sensitive to. He’s full of useful information and always lends an ear. My experience at Lauderdale Wellness Center has been life changing in more ways than one – improving my health, finding out things about myself and creating friendships. Dr. Malzer has helped me and I’m pretty positive he could help you.

Dr. Malzer is very personable and takes time and effort to address your concerns. His office is warm and inviting, which allows you to relax and reduce your inner tensions. I have worked with Dr. Malzer now for over a year and have found that every visit improves my flexibility, eases the stiffness in my upper and lower back and takes away the tension in my neck and back of my head. I find that I am in much better general health as well, because Dr. Malzer is concerned about my nutrition and supplemental needs and consulted with me to improve my cholesterol and diet.

I came to see Dr. Malzer for pain treatment and he did a good job, now my pain is gone and I’m very happy. I will recommend to other for pain treatment. The same way I got from him. He gave me instructions to exercise my pain from my neck to my upper back, now I feel much better than before. I want to thank you to Dr. Malzer for his service.

Dr. Malzer has been treating me and my students for at least a year or close to it. His expert knowledge has kept me in working order. If it wasn’t for his keen diagnostic system and adjustments, plus all of the nutritional and supplements information, I wouldn’t be able to do my job! My job requires a great deal of physical exercise and staying functional is a challenge, but high on my priority list. Dr. Malzer always helps me to say on the wellness path, and has been extremely dedicated and generous to everyone and Karate Junction Training Center. My neck and back and injured rotator cuff are functional and stronger today due to his treatment. His sense of humor isn’t bad either!

I believe in keeping fit with chiropractic adjustments. My first experience with this form of therapy was in1990, when I fell and later experienced sciatica. I made an appointment with an orthopedic surgeon to heal the pain, but I had to wait a week for an appointment. A friend made an immediate appointment with her favorite chiropractor, and I was seen and treated that day. The treatment was electro stim, which after a few treatments, I saw an improvement. I also saw the orthopedic surgeon. I don’t remember what the procedure was, but it didn’t help all that much. I was able to exercise on a stationary bicycle, which did some help, but I owe the relief to the chiropractic procedures. In 1991, I slipped and fell in a gas station, and suffered quite a few injuries which caused scoliosis, and other misalignments. I went directly to that chiropractor and was x-rayed and diagnosed and received treatment. During that diagnosis, I also discovered that I have Osteoarthritis.

Once I moved to Minnesota, I was in need of treatment for this and any other aches and pains that came about. I soon discovered that most of my aches and pains could be eliminated with chiropractic adjustments. I am now 66 years old, and very often cause something to sublux. I get those subluxations adjusted. Dr. Malzer treated me at Advanced Injury Rehabilitation. Once he moved to his new offices, I decided to follow him to his new office. I feel that my body is like a machine, if something is out of place, and not corrected, it may cause wear and tear that can only be replaced. Every time I hear that someone is getting a shoulder, hip or knee replacement, I feel bad that that person didn’t understand that chiropractic adjustments could have prevented the wear and tear that caused the need for replacement. I plan to continue to keep myself fit with chiropractic adjustments.

I started seeing Dr. Malzer in April, 2006/ I had been doing a LOT of crocheting and computer work for several months and I had such terrible pain from my shoulder blades and down my arm to my hand. It tingled constantly. I was given several stretching exercises to do and after 2 ½ months the pains are gone.

I had several massage therapy sessions in the office also. I believe both chiropractic and massage are important. I enjoy Dr. Malzer’s sense of humor. That helps ease some of the tension of “going to the doctor”.

I am a life-long runner who was experiencing pain in my hamstring. I had tried my own self-administered treatments, rest, stretching and ice, with limited success. I decided to come to the clinic as a last ditch effort to heal myself. I chose the clinic for convenience as well as for Dr. Malzer. I knew Dr. Malzer’s family and respected their integrity and sincerity and know these were traits Dr. Malzer would bring to his practice. The first visit was informative relaxed and wonderful. Dr. Malzer provided a thorough explanation as to the possible cause of my hamstring pain and was respectful of my questions and concerns. The treatment appeared to work along with the suggestions for after care including deep tissue massage. I have resumed running.

I went the first time to Dr. Malzer with sciatica and upper shoulder/back pain. I had reached the point of not being able to sit for long periods and my energy level had reached an all time low. After my first session, I noticed some immediate relief and after the third session the constant pain was going away and I felt like I could get into the garden again!

Talking with Dr. Malzer would be easy for anyone to do; he listens, gives suggestions and explanations that are understandable and has a great sense of humor, which always makes any appointment easier.

As far as being skeptical, sure I was! Look at him and that ponytail, what could he really know?… (OK, I am just kidding). He really does know his stuff and explains what he wants you to know in a clear and concise manner. He truly cares.

Now, his wife Dana who runs the place and whom Brian works for I believe is not being paid what she is worth. Dana always has a smile on her face and a cheerful “HI” when you walk through the door. She sets the positive, stress-free atmosphere for all who enter.

I have enjoyed all my appointments at the Wellness Center and would recommend their services to others.

Keep up the good work!

I drove by Lauderdale Wellness Center every day on my way home from work. I watched it being built, I watched the sign go up, but it wasn’t until I saw the “acupuncture offered” banner, that everything clicked.

I had been working with my western-medicine doctor for over two years regarding infertility. After months of infertility drugs, I wasn’t seeing any positive results – only feeling the negative effects of moodiness and an overall physical “blah”. I had been curious about acupuncture for some time and felt that this was the perfect reason to try it.

I checked out Lauderdale Wellness Center’s website. Unlike other acupuncture offices I had seen in the area, this one seemed welcoming and professional. Discovering that their acupuncturist was a woman made me feel even more comfortable with the idea. So, I scheduled an appointment to meet with Lauren.

Our first meeting was an extensive consultation, discussing treatment plans and my health history. Lauren answered my questions and told me about her experiences. She never pressured me and I felt she genuinely wanted me to do what I felt was best for me. I had my first treatment that night. Although I had walked in mostly out of curiosity, I left with an overwhelming feeling that acupuncture was the right treatment for me.

I continued treatment with Lauren, meeting once a week. Each treatment felt a little different to me– sometimes the needles tingled, sometimes there was a dull ache – but they never hurt. Lauren adjusted treatments (placement of the needles) as we went, based on how I was feeling and how my body was reacting. While my treatments were focused on my infertility, I was benefiting in more ways than I could have ever imagined. The greatest was a sense of balance. It’s vague, I know, but it’s the best way to describe it: balance emotionally in that I was finally able to find some peace in what was a frustrating and stressful journey; and balance physically in that I was sleeping better, digesting better, handling stress better, etc.

I believe that my positive experiences are not only from the acupuncture itself, but also largely because of Lauren. I truly appreciate her gentle, patient approach and her positive outlook. I always felt that I had her undivided attention. She offered suggestions on dietary changes, techniques for visualization and meditation, and other actions that could help treatment – never forcefully, always out of genuine care. Most of all, Lauren treated me with so much respect. She made sure that all decisions were based on what I wanted and how I felt; she answered my questions, and openly shared her experiences. She was generous with her time and talent.

I whole-heartily believe (and hope!) that acupuncture will be part of my life forever. I plan to continue to use it, in combination with western medicine, because I like knowing that with a little direction, my body can often heal and nourish itself. I feel blessed that I was able to discover this with Lauren.

I am pleased to share my first acupuncture treatment, which was a very positive and wonderful experience. I was 29 years old and pregnant with my second child. I had no trouble during the pregnancy, but sought treatment in an effort to induce labor.

I had last been to my OB-GYN for a routine exam at exactly 38 weeks and was not dilated or effaced. Upon consultation with Lauren Fehr, a licensed acupuncturist, two back-to-back treatment sessions were recommended. My first treatment was in the evening at 38 weeks and 4 days, followed by a treatment immediately the following morning. Labor began at approximately 5:45 a.m. the morning after my second treatment and proceeded very quickly. While the labor was quick, it was also very intense. My son was born just a short 3 hours and 15 minutes after labor began, at 9 a.m.; we made it to the hospital only 30 minutes before he was born!

In addition to definitely inducing labor, I was pleased that the treatments also helped with swelling I was experiencing, mainly in my feet. Overall I was extremely happy with the results and would recommend that anyone wanting to induce labor try it!