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Today I had to respond to a letter from an insurance adjuster who was looking for confirmation of the price of my service for a client’s case. In her words, “The fees for the massage treatments seem rather high for a typical massage visit. Could you confirm if those visits were over one hour?”


Here is what I told her:


The visits are not a typical “massage” nor am I a typical massage therapist. I am an

Amazon bestselling author with a proprietary back pain therapy system. 


I have patients from all over North America. So far this year I have had patients fly here from Toronto, Vancouver, Victoria, Whitehorse, Kelowna, and Regina. I also have patients in Nashville, Salt Lake City, Washington DC, Winnipeg, Cabo San Lucas, and Merida (Mexico).


The typical fee here is $225. The sessions in question were actually slightly discounted because the patient bought four sessions in advance.


Here is a recent testimonial from a patient who has been driving to Calgary from Vernon (7 hours drive each way!)…


In 2015 I fell VERY hard on my right hip, TWICE.


Over the past few years, I’ve been to all kinds of healthcare practitioners and medical specialists but no treatments have brought about significant, lasting relief of my chronic hip pain.


After years of urging from my son, a former patient of Geoff Dakin’s, I made the seven-hour drive from Vernon BC to Calgary AB to see if Geoff could help me. 


Although I have quite a few health challenges, I told Geoff that if he could improve my hip pain I would be happy.


We scheduled three sessions over three days to start, with plans to return in a couple of weeks for more sessions. The day after my first session I woke up in the hotel without hip pain for the first time in more than five years!


Every time I return for treatment I feel better than before. I move better too.


If you’re “on the fence” about whether to go see Geoff or not, my advice is to go TODAY!


Don’t wait five years as I did!


Hugh Mori 


Vernon, BC, Canada


When people are driving many hours, or flying in for treatments, it becomes very clear that the treatment fee is virtually irrelevant.


People don’t fly here for treatment for “typical massage”, they don’t complain about having to do exercises, nor do they quibble about price. They are willing to move mountains to get world-class results. So am I.


Yours in health,


Geoff Dakin

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Your Knee Bone's Connected to your Butt Bone - Part Deux

By Geoff Dakin • April 4, 2022
"Most people who have chronic or recurring knee pain have a hip/pelvis alignment problem, a foot/ankle problem, or both." First-principles thinking involves breaking down a problem into its assumption-free, fundamental building blocks. In the chronic pain-elimination game, the following fundamental truths have served me well over the years: 1. The nervous system is paramount. 2. Malalignment of the skeleton adds stress to the neuromuscular system. 3. Postural malalignment can usually be reduced with the practice of appropriately prescribed corrective exercise.
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The Top Two Reasons Stretching Doesn't Work

By Geoff Dakin • March 28, 2022
I have found that most people will stretch as aggressively as their pain threshold will allow. However, there is this thing called the “Stretch Reflex.” In other words, stretch too hard and all you are doing is making yourself sore! All pain, no gain. Stretching "the wrong muscles"??? I can hear the gears turning in your head. "The wrong muscles" doesn't make any sense!
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Your Knee Bone's Connected to your Butt Bone

By Geoff Dakin • March 21, 2022
Although chronic back pain is the most common chronic pain problem worldwide, of course, it's not the only one. In my practice, I also help people struggling with foot pain, hip pain, shoulder pain, and many others! In fact, today I want to share with you my perspective on KNEE PAIN, one of the most common problems I'm asked about.
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No Such Thing As Impossible

By Geoff Dakin • March 7, 2022
“Impossible” is usually an opinion, not a fact. Although you may’ve taken a very long and winding road to get relief from chronic pain, and you’ve probably even had experiences that suggest that solving your pain problems are “impossible” If you come to the clinic or work with me using video conferencing I can guide you through your rehab training even faster and easier!
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I Think About You When I’m In The Shower

By Geoff Dakin • February 27, 2022
This morning I got thinking about something a patient said. She has felt “heard” and she is no longer fearful that she will be “forced to do things that cause undo pain". I put a lot of time, effort, and yes, thought, into making sure you’re getting the care your body needs, not what some system says you SHOULD need.
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That Could Never Happen To Me

By Geoff Dakin • February 18, 2022
I continue to see chronic pain problems being mismanaged and misunderstood. Or better said, mismanaged because they are misunderstood. Is it any wonder that people aren’t getting the help they need and instead end up relying on painkillers and surgeries to “solve” their problems?
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Changing Relationships: Caring for Yourself While Caring for Your Aging Parents

By Geoff Dakin • August 26, 2021
With people living longer than ever before, more and more individuals find themselves sandwiched between caring for their children and caring for their aging parents. You may experience feelings of grief and loss, as you see your parents changing and the roles of your family shifting. You may also feel fearful and anxious about your parent’s mortality, and that gets you thinking about your own.
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Listen to Your Body, It Knows More than You Do!

By Geoff Dakin • June 23, 2021
The body holds much of the information we need to function at our best, but too often we ignore its messages and plow ahead with what our minds tell us. Instead of asking our body what it wants, we go for the quick fill-up or the comfort food that may be the last thing we really need. So, what to do to give your body an equal say in how you use it?
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Are You Taking Good Care Of Yourself

By Geoff Dakin • May 25, 2021
In challenging times such as these, taking care of ourselves is more important than ever—yet it’s often the last thing on our minds. We all know the negative impact on our health that stress can have—so, let’s find some balance. Take this self-quiz to see how well you are taking care of yourself.
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Conquer Your Fears and Empower Yourself

By Geoff Dakin • March 16, 2021
What many people fail to realize is that fear is nothing more than a conditioned response. It's a natural reaction to a frightening or unfamiliar situation. While it is usually automatic, there are things you can do to overcome it. Here are three…
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