Randy McKinnon

I am very pleased to be in a position to offer my personal thoughts and observations regarding Annika Hodgson as a professional in the Active Rehabilitation field.

First some history. I was severely injured by a rear-end collision some 16-years ago. The result of a severe compound whiplash injury has been 16 plus years of suffering, extreme muscle pain and muscle spasms 24/7. Over the past few years, I have consulted virtually every type of doctor and specialist from my family doctor to Rheumatologists, to Acupuncturists, to Massage Therapists and Physiotherapists, Chiropractors and Naturopaths. None of these "healing arts" were able to provide any level of improvement in my condition. I have even been treated by several people in each of these disciplines hoping that one may be better than another, but to no avail. At the very best, I only was able to get minor / temporary relief for an hour or two.

Fortunately, I did not give up on my search for someone who could help me. Several months ago, I found myself at Duquette Strength talking to a young health practitioner by the name of Annika Hodgson. I discussed my past history with Annika and she was able to relate immediately to my dilemma and condition.

I was very encouraged to learn that Annika was a Registered Kinesiologist who had additional training in Massage Therapy, Reflexology, and Sports Nutrition and was also a certified trainer. She also uses advanced, up-to-date technology that assesses body fat and muscle condition.

Annika was able to assess my current condition and develop a multi-faceted treatment program which involved the use of her skills and knowledge from all of the above mentioned disciplines. She immediately put me on a "personalized diet" to bring down my weight and begin to cleanse my muscle tissues. Annika started me on a specific treatment program that included her knowledge of Kinesiology, The Postural Reprogramming System and other various manual therapies, as well as stretching and strengthening exercises that have been ongoing for a little over four months now.

The results have been nothing short of a miracle from my perspective. I have reduced my weight by 46-pounds. I have "overhauled" my diet and eating habits and I‘m loving it! The combination of supplements has made a large impact on my recovery as well. Annika‘s skills as a Kinesiologist combined with therapeutic massage and knowledge of sports nutrition have improved my whole condition to the point that I very seldom experience muscle spasms anymore and the pain that I previously accepted as "normal" for the rest of my life has reduced to a level that is a small percentage of my formal condition.

I am able to do physical things and activities that I had to give up over 16-years ago. Yes I still experience pain associated with heavy exertion but find that by the following day the pain is gone again.

To say the very least, I am totally elated with my progress. Before Annika, I had resolved myself to a life of limitation and decline with pain and suffering for the rest of my life (to say nothing about the declining mental capacity.)

Today, I can say that I am a changed person. I have renewed energy and determination. I am able to resume my hobby of rebuilding cars and have even taken up golf again. There is no question in my mind that the multi-faceted approach, drawing from several disciplines is the key to Annika‘s success. Any one of these disciplines all by itself was never enough. By putting them all together in a combined treatment program has made all the difference for me.

I sincerely recommend Annika Hodgson as a true professional who excels at her profession. I have my life back again thanks to her!

  - Randy McKinnon , Vice President Estate Planning, Canaccord Financial Ltd.