Testimonials
These are just some of the many testimonials I have received from (real!) people
after their Dorn treatment or who've been on one of my Workshops.
Over twenty years ago I hurt my back in an accident at work, which was diagnosed
as slipped discs. I had an operation to rectify this, which went well, but as time
went by I started to have permanent lower backache, I was told that nothing could
be done, other than take painkillers. I used to wake up with my back very stiff
and could not get out of bed without being in considerable pain and sometimes could
not put my own socks on for ages in the morning. Also as time went by it got to
the point that when I sneezed it was extremely painful and my back would lock up
in spasms. Sometimes I would end up on my knees on the floor with a sharp pain cutting
through my back.
Then whilst at work not so long ago I hurt my back again this time
it was my sacrum. I was told about a local therapist who did The Dorn Method and
should go to see her.
I had one treatment and my back pain eased, the second treatment
and it felt easier to move, the third treatment and the pain has gone it is incredible.
For the first time in twenty years I was pain free, something I thought would never
happen only would get worse.
I was so impressed by this I decided to study this
amazing therapy myself. I looked up Instructor Brigitte Nath who welcomed me onto
her course at Stratford upon Avon and I soon found that I was hooked, not only was
Brigitte extremely knowledgeable, she made everyone feel welcome, relaxed and it
was good fun too. I am now a Dorn Method Therapist in my own right, something of
which I am very proud of, and have made a career change too. I can’t thank Brigitte
enough for the support and kindness she has shown me and would recommend anyone
to attend one of her courses.
Paul Knowles, Nottingham
Thank you so much for last weekend. As a therapist I totally embrace the less is
more philo. I have already put into practice everything Thomas taught with 2 clients
on Monday. Thank you, all 3 of you, for working so hard to promote this wonderful
method in the UK. I feel blessed to have found you.
J.J., Leamington Spa
The weekend was fantastic, many thanks to both you and Thomas. I enjoyed it so much
and am even more enthusiastic about Dorn than before.
Karen L, Stoke on Trent
I wanted to say thanks for such a great workshop, it was really quite amazing to
see how simply the skeletal structure can be realigned and the ease with which they
go back into their correct positions. I haven't felt so upright and tall for some
time and the aches through my upper thoracic area had completely gone by the end
of the weekend. The instructions were easy to follow and you delivered them in a
caring and professional way. It is certainly a modality that I can see being extremely
useful and bring new dynamics to my massage work as so much of the soft tissue tensions
I see are related to a misaligned spine or sacrum. Thank you for a great weekend.
Carina, Exeter
I have suffered with a bad back since I was 17 years old and I am now 34. I have
tried many treatments over the years but without any long term relief. I slipped
a disc at Christmas of last year and had been in discomfort for 5 months as the
disc had trapped a nerve in my back; it was giving me a numb lower right leg and
foot. After my first treatment I felt the feeling start to come back to my foot
almost straight away. I continued to do the exercises daily and I have no pain;
the strength is coming back in to my leg and foot after only 2 treatments! I think
the treatment is fantastic and have recommended to everyone I know. Thank you for
your help.
Emma R, Coventry
"I have suffered from severe lower back pain for several years so when a friend
told me about the Dorn Method and Brigitte. I thought I may as well give it a try.
Brigitte immediately put me at my ease and explained clearly the treatment of the
Dorn Method. The exercises are so easy and so effective and the treatment is finished
off with a wonderful massage which has been known to send me to sleep on the treatment
table! Since first meeting Brigitte my back has felt stronger and I now see Brigitte
and her wonderful therapy once a month simply as a treat and preventative measure.
I have no hesitation in recommending the Dorn Method and Brigitte is a caring and
excellent Therapist."
Sue Stanley, Stratford upon Avon
I felt a lot better after the treatment thanks, I have had a bit of pain over the
past couple of days but am doing the exercises everyday and I have also changed
my sleeping position as well. My neck has been so much better and I haven't had
any headaches since either. I do feel it has really helped and I feel a lot more
positive as well.
Lisa, Coventry
Thank you once again for the Hursley workshop. It is the best workshop I have done
in years and I have already started to integrate it into my work. I have also done
a couple of full treatments but still need some more practice to make it smooth
and let it flow. Everything has been well received.
Andy Anderson (Southampton), Workshop Attendee
The Dorn treatment I've recently had from you has really worked wonders for my comfort
and mobility, to the extent for example, that I was able to spend about 4 hours
yesterday walking around the new woodland walk at Anne Hathaways and then the countryside
walk at Mary Ardens without my back or hip feeling at all stressed, which is completely
different from the situation before I came to see you ! What I also find very interesting
is that since the therapy I haven't had a single headache, which I would invariably
get beforehand from such walking, as well as the fact that doing the pins and needles
exercise before going to bed, I'm now able to sleep on my left side with my right
arm spread out in front, and not encounter any problem. I'm also very concious of
the fact that my "drooping" shoulder seems also to be a thing of the past, so that
all in all so far, what you've achieved with Dorn has been a revelation for me,
for which I'm extremely grateful, so no need to worry that I'm likely to neglect
the exercises. If only I'd found out about Dorn years ago !
P King, Shipston-on-Stour
I have had the most wonderful weekend. The workshop was brilliant and your passion
and enthusiasm for the Dorn Method was infectious. I can't wait to get started on
some case studies and meet with you again soon.
C.Bates (Fareham), Workshop attendee
The Dorn workshop gave me a new way of looking and treating the Pelvis and spine
which was a surprise after 14 years in practice as an Osteopath. Brigitte's teaching
is clear and patient and Dorn is easy to learn and remarkably simple and effective.
My patients are already enjoying the benefits of Dorn Method.Thanks again Brigitte
Peter Finegan, DO Registered Osteopath
Thank you for a very enjoyable practice day. Just like the main workshop this was
a day full of excellent teaching, useful tips and very friendly encouragement. I
can’t wait to get started now. For myself, I already feel the benefit of the treatment
Patti gave me, I can talk without that niggly cough I used to have, so it’s not
just good for back pain. I will send in my case studies as soon as I can get them
done.
Daniela Jones (Yately, Hampshire), Practice Day Attendee
I have recently had two treatments from Brigitte, and I am amazed at the results.
I have a longstanding chronic back issue that developed in my early 20's when having
to constantly lift an infirm relative. It left me with years of extremely painful
lower back and hip problems, and in recent years neck problems. The re-allignment
treatment and home exercises are really helping me feel stronger, better balanced,
and have given me the ability to relieve my own pain. I know that I only need to
go back for maintenance treatment, and I have to say that the spinal massage at
the end of the second treatment was fantastic, and when Brigitte had finished, I
was left wondering how I would ever got off the couch as I was so incredibly relaxed!
Brigitte is extremely knowledgeable, and I was immediately comfortable in her company,
and am very pleased with the outcome of my Dorn Method treatment.
Fran Flint, Coventry
I recently attended the DORN method wkshop which Brigitte kindly organsised closer
to home since it was a little to hard to get to Stratford Upon Avon. What a wonderful
class, not only the people & of course our fantastic tutor Brigitte who made me
and no doubt all of us feel welcome. I never realised that a technique which is
35yrs old could be so effective using gentle pressure & no force so if you wish
to add a new service to your complementary therapies, then this has got to be one
of them. I am now doing my case studies & then a one day wkshop! Wait until you
do or even are lucky to receive the Breuss massage, it's fabulous!! Thank you Brigitte!
Sunita Johal, Bedfordshire
Having suffered with upper back problems since being a teenager carrying a very
heavy satchel for 6 years – and ‘putting up’ with it, it seems like a miracle to
me to have had such a ‘gentle’ treatment that has aligned my ‘crooked’ vertebrae
after only 2 visits to Brigitte using the Dorn Method. I would recommend the treatment
to anyone with a back problem; a gentle, successful – no crunching and clicking
– relief.
Tegwen Burford, Stratford upon Avon
I just wanted to say a massive thank you for a fantastic, fun, informative, and
truly useful weekend.
I have attended 20 courses since 2003 and can wholeheartedly state that this was
the most useful yet. I can’t quite believe how much information you delivered over
just two days, remarkable, and having such comprehensive notes and a 'walk-through'
DVD to back it all up means none of it can be lost, not to mention all the information-packed
links you sent to us all immediately after the course.
I had given up therapies in February due to injuries sustained giving sports massage,
but I now feel, (with this new skill) confident enough to start again, and focus
on offering the Dorn Method, knowing that I won’t injure myself, and that this gentle
yet powerful treatment can help many people – the evidence of which was crystal
clear during the two day course as we all experienced positive and instant results
while working on each other, similar to the relief gained following chiropractic
or osteopathy adjustments. The even bigger bonus is that I can easily self-treat
now – marvellous!
On top of all the learning we had a lot of fun and laughter, which is sadly so often
missing on courses - you are a wonderful, natural teacher and a pleasure to listen
to and learn from.
I wish you great success, because your success becomes everybody’s success if this
easy to learn, yet powerful method becomes as popular and accessible as other well-established
therapies.
Nikki Z, Milton Keynes
I hurt my lower back as a young mum with 3 children. All the GP would advise was
`take paracetamol when required and lay down for 5 days`; as most of you realize
with 3 young children, this was just not possible. In May 2004, I hurt my mid-back
section at work, again was advised rest, painkillers galore and time, x rays didn’t
reveal anything.
After 18 months of pain hell, my daughter introduced me to Brigitte and the Dorn
Method; and I’ve never looked back since that day. Together with her help and the
exercises she showed me to help myself, I am more mobile and confident. I can drive
comfortably, walking has eased, and being able to sit with my family all through
a meal is great, I really feel that I have my quality of life back, where I want
it plus I can return for a top-up with Brigitte when I need to.
I WOULD RECOMMEND THE DORN METHOD TO EVERYONE THAT IS SUITABLE FOR IT and Brigitte
was great, caring, considerate and she actually listened to what I said without
judgment, a very big THANKYOU Brigitte, for everything.
Karen Padington, Swindon.
I met Brigitte in 2003 when she came to see me as a customer. As I've had back problems
for vaguely 23 years at that specific time she suggested a new method of treatment
which was called the DORN Method. I was amazed on how good this treatment works
and it's virtually pain free. After only 2 sessions lots of my pain had almost disappeared.
Brigitte gave me tips on how to keep me pain free which I tried to keep as much
as possible. I can’t be grateful enough for what happened and can’t thank Brigitte
enough for what she did. I can only strongly recommend her help to anybody who needs
it. That is if you don’t want to take painkillers all your life.
H. Roge-Lane, Stratford upon Avon
I thoroughly enjoyed my weekend on the course and feel that I have found something
that really feels right for me. In actual fact I think I have found what I want
to do - it can help so many people and that is what I want to do most of all. I
am looking forward to more training days with you as you were not only very friendly
and easy to get along with but also very knowledgeable and passionate about your
subject.
Anna C, Egham
I would welcome anyone who suffers from back, body discomfort or continuous pain
to have a treatment using the Dorn Method. I have had a back problem since 1977
from a motor cycle accident. I used other methods of correction to my back over
the years but found the Dorn Method so easy to understand and have applied daily
excercise to help my condition. I believe we have a duty to take care of our bodies
throughout our lives and the Dorn Method is a major part of my life that helps me
stay good. It is such a gentle manipulation with leg or arm movement (in my case)
that reposition's any misalignment that my back has. My body will let me know if
my back is out, by sending a message of pain to me. Once this occurs I will contact
Brigtte who will always find time to see me as soon as possible.
Jeremy Riley (Electrician), Warwick
Hi Brigitte, Thanks for a great weekend and the chance to meet such nice like- minded
people. Thought I would let you know that I have already given a treatment to two
family and friends and am now awaiting their feed-back. Also the last 3 mornings
since receiving treatments,for the first time in 3/4 years I have managed to get
out of bed normally and not like a crippled old woman! hurrah for Dorn !! I look
forward to getting more Dorn experience and meeting up with you soon.
Jill H (Workshop Attendee), Northamptonshire
Hi Brigitte Thank you for all the data you have sent. You were right, it is extensive!
I am looking forward to printing it all out! Many thanks again for such a wonderful
and informative course. I feel it was a weekend well spent not only for your teachings
but also the new friends I have made. I am sure we will all keep in touch. I have
had 3 volunteers here at work today who want me to practice my new skills on them,
with a possible first patient for a DORN treatment next week. I will let you know
how it goes. I wish you great success Brigitte and I look forward to all of us meeting
up again soon.
Linda G, (Workshop Attendee), Coventry