We have had quite a journey finding our way to you and your Wellness Center. I presume it actually began in about 1979 or so when I took Mark to see your father in Holbrook. He was able to help when Mark was sick as a baby and he left a lasting impression on me that came around on the disk recently when we figured out we had to find help outside the normal realm the medical world offered. I will have to admit to you I was real disappointed when I found out Dr. John Brimhall no longer practiced but that the Brimhall Wellness Center was run by Dr. Brett Brimhall, his son. I wondered if Jr. followed his dad’s footsteps and if he would have the skill level needed to help.

We have always known Mark struggled more with life than most people, but didn’t know why or what to do about it.

     When he finally talked to us in the summer of 2004 we began to realize the depths of his despair. We encouraged Mark to seek medical help. He was first diagnosed by our family physician as suffering with depression, which the doctor felt was due to a chemical imbalance in his brain. He told Mark he had probably had it most of his life. Medicine was prescribed; the side effects were not tolerated very well, and he quit taking the pills. He got worse. We sought help from the psychiatric world. There he was diagnosed as suffering with bi-polar disorder. Again pills were prescribed and a life sentence of drugs, side effects and minimal help was offered. He was allergic to once medication and could not tolerate the side effects of the others he tried. Each failed treatment threw him further and further into despair, feeling that there was no help; there was no hope.

     By January 2007 Mark hit rock bottom.  He felt he no longer wanted to deal with the constant dark, hopeless feeling that dominated his life.   He had quit his job and had isolated himself from most of the outside world.  He reached the point he just no longer wanted to live.   It was during this crisis that Mark agreed to come and see what you could offer.  He had no expectation except hope that you could at least help him find a way to get some sleep. Mark’s expressed to me “Mom, my problems are deeper than a bone cracking and some supplements can help.  We have to get real.”  But he agreed to come, because we were desperate.  We had to find something before we lost him altogether.

     When we walked into your office that first day and met you, I felt in my heart we were in the right place.  Was not sure how much you would be able to help, but anything beat what we had. I felt we were led to you in answer to our prayers so there had to be something there for Mark.  However, his dad and I had cautioned him that it would probably take a while for results to be felt and to be ready for that, but at least he wouldn’t be dealing with the side effects.  

Amazingly, Mark felt help within the first two days.   By the time we left the center two weeks later he was a new man.  He had hope. For the first time in years he talked about the future.  He is actually making plans.   He told us he felt great.  

     I don’t know that I have ever heard him say he felt “great”, ever!  His dad and I were afraid to feel too relieved at first, because we couldn’t believe the huge change in such a short period of time.   We were worried it wouldn’t last.  We were cautiously optimistic, guarded in our feelings inwardly, waiting to exhale.   It has been a month now, and Mark is doing wonderful.  We have watched him go through a couple of days where he was a little agitated, but he seemed to handle it real well.  There was no plunge into a depressive state.  We have begun to exhale! 

     I can’t begin to think of how to adequately thank someone for saving my son’s life; for giving my son life?  But I will ever be thankful for you, and your staff!! Thankful for the talents and skills you have.   Thankful you are humble enough to seek the guidance of our Heavenly Father to help you make the right decisions.  I am truly thankful for the blessings and guidance of Heavenly Father in your life that you are able to offer help, hope and healing to those who suffer.  You have made a change in our son’s life I had thought was not possible.  You saved Mark’s life, literally, (which salvaged our life and that of his sister).  There are not words to express the gratitude I feel.  I love my son so much.  He is precious to me.  My heart is full.  You are wonderful.  If ever I can be of some service to you, you have only to ask.  If our experience can help someone else, I would be more than happy to share it in person or in a letter.  You will always be a special part of our lives.  Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

- Cheryl (New Mexico)

Last year seemed like a monumental struggle physically. Our family moved from Georgia to seek your help.  I want to thank you again for your Wellness Therapy Program. Your programs gave me hope and I appreciate you for taking time to help me.It has been refreshing to find a doctor who uses all of his talents & expertise. It is even better to find a doctor who keeps trying to find opportunities to enable patients to help themselves. Your center has accomplished that!

-  Barbara (Arizona)