Oakridge Landing
The family-friendly community of Oakridge Landing is offering newly designed single-family homes in 7 different floorplans that have up to 3,333 square feet. These homes are part of the Everything’s Included® features that include many upgrades, such as granite countertops, Frigidaire® kitchen appliances, 42 inch cabinets, paver driveway and walkways and more. Fabulous amenities are available too, including a swimming pool and playgrounds. With easy access to I-95, Oakridge Landing is minutes away from entertainment, shopping and dining.
Aberdeen
Longleaf Pine
From the $300s
Highlighted by world-class recreational amenities, Aberdeen’s centerpiece is a thoughtfully planned Resident Center featuring a clubhouse, a state-of-the-art health and fitness center and an aquatic facility. Outdoors enthusiasts will enjoy scenic walking trails, a basketball court, a children’s playground, a community picnic area and a sports park with lighted softball and soccer fields. The new home community of Aberdeen offers everything for your family to enjoy.
Rivertown
Rt 13 just past Switzerland Point Middle School
From the Mid $200s
Few communities offer the authentic Florida experience like RiverTown. RiverTown’s access to the St. Johns River and surrounding conservation areas is unique to the area and provides the perfect setting to re-connect with family and each other. RiverTown fosters clean, healthy living with miles of hiking trails, running and cycling events and a world-class clubhouse amenity.
The re-birth of RiverTown has begun and with new ownership comes an exciting new vision of the future. More river amenities, new communities and commercial and retail opportunities are planned. Schedule a visit today by calling 1.877.877.
Kendal Creek
Greenbriar Rd
From the $250s
Kendall Creek is a serene 34 home community located in the heart of St. Johns County. This quaint neighborhood is comprised exclusively of estate sized home sites and surrounded by a beautiful wooded preserve. With its close proximity to great restaurants, shopping, top rated schools, and easy access to both Jacksonville and St. Augustine, this neighborhood is a great place to call home!
Glen St. John
From the $250s-$350s
CConveniently located and perfectly planned, Celestina provides an extensive amenities center and a selection of new, innovative home designs in St. Johns County. Here at Celestina, you’ll live in an environment that brings neighbors together to create a true sense of community. Our unique home designs dedicate more square footage to the areas where families spend the majority of their time; these new designs incorporate the advancement in architecture desired for the progressive lifestyle of today’s homeowners.
Village Lakes at Palencia
On Rt 1 between Nease High School and St. Augustine
From the high $200s
Features five single-family home designs ranging from 1,708 square feet of living area to 3,139 square feet with flexible living spaces and a range of room options and customizing features, priced from the high $200s. Unique options include our Pulte Planning Center perfect for the busy family to stay organized or for a homework zone; the Drop Zone at Owner’s Entry also provides a location to drop off keys, shoes and keep the clutter organized. The Eastfield model is open daily for tours. Homeowners have access to a comprehensive package of amenities including a full service fitness center, 10-court tennis complex, four swimming pools, sport courts and extensive walking and biking trails. The community is also conveniently adjacent to Palencia Elementary School offering walkability for any families with school-aged children.
Las Calinas
On Rt 1 near Nease High School
From the high $200s
oOfers five single-family designs ranging from 2,162 square feet of living area to 4,201 with two to six bedrooms and two to six baths, priced from the high $200’s. This community features two model homes including the Dockside and Mariner home designs, both are open daily for tours.This community attracts families looking for exceptional schools, variety of amenities, plenty of living space and no CDD fees. Homeowners can enjoy a plethora of amenities including, community pool and cabana, covered pavilion with kitchenette and picnic tables, fishing pier, variety of sport courts and two children’s playgrounds.
Oakridge Landing
The family-friendly community of Oakridge Landing is offering newly designed single-family homes in 7 different floorplans that have up to 3,333 square feet. These homes are part of the Everything’s Included® features that include many upgrades, such as granite countertops, Frigidaire® kitchen appliances, 42 inch cabinets, paver driveway and walkways and more. Fabulous amenities are available too, including a swimming pool and playgrounds. With easy access to I-95, Oakridge Landing is minutes away from entertainment, shopping and dining.
Aberdeen
Longleaf Pine
From the $300s
Highlighted by world-class recreational amenities, Aberdeen’s centerpiece is a thoughtfully planned Resident Center featuring a clubhouse, a state-of-the-art health and fitness center and an aquatic facility. Outdoors enthusiasts will enjoy scenic walking trails, a basketball court, a children’s playground, a community picnic area and a sports park with lighted softball and soccer fields. The new home community of Aberdeen offers everything for your family to enjoy.
Rivertown
Rt 13 just past Switzerland Point Middle School
From the Mid $200s
Few communities offer the authentic Florida experience like RiverTown. RiverTown’s access to the St. Johns River and surrounding conservation areas is unique to the area and provides the perfect setting to re-connect with family and each other. RiverTown fosters clean, healthy living with miles of hiking trails, running and cycling events and a world-class clubhouse amenity.
The re-birth of RiverTown has begun and with new ownership comes an exciting new vision of the future. More river amenities, new communities and commercial and retail opportunities are planned. Schedule a visit today by calling 1.877.877.
Kendal Creek
Greenbriar Rd
From the $250s
Kendall Creek is a serene 34 home community located in the heart of St. Johns County. This quaint neighborhood is comprised exclusively of estate sized home sites and surrounded by a beautiful wooded preserve. With its close proximity to great restaurants, shopping, top rated schools, and easy access to both Jacksonville and St. Augustine, this neighborhood is a great place to call home!
Glen St. John
From the $250s-$350s
CConveniently located and perfectly planned, Celestina provides an extensive amenities center and a selection of new, innovative home designs in St. Johns County. Here at Celestina, you’ll live in an environment that brings neighbors together to create a true sense of community. Our unique home designs dedicate more square footage to the areas where families spend the majority of their time; these new designs incorporate the advancement in architecture desired for the progressive lifestyle of today’s homeowners.
Village Lakes at Palencia
On Rt 1 between Nease High School and St. Augustine
From the high $200s
Features five single-family home designs ranging from 1,708 square feet of living area to 3,139 square feet with flexible living spaces and a range of room options and customizing features, priced from the high $200s. Unique options include our Pulte Planning Center perfect for the busy family to stay organized or for a homework zone; the Drop Zone at Owner’s Entry also provides a location to drop off keys, shoes and keep the clutter organized. The Eastfield model is open daily for tours. Homeowners have access to a comprehensive package of amenities including a full service fitness center, 10-court tennis complex, four swimming pools, sport courts and extensive walking and biking trails. The community is also conveniently adjacent to Palencia Elementary School offering walkability for any families with school-aged children.
Las Calinas
On Rt 1 near Nease High School
From the high $200s
oOfers five single-family designs ranging from 2,162 square feet of living area to 4,201 with two to six bedrooms and two to six baths, priced from the high $200’s. This community features two model homes including the Dockside and Mariner home designs, both are open daily for tours.This community attracts families looking for exceptional schools, variety of amenities, plenty of living space and no CDD fees. Homeowners can enjoy a plethora of amenities including, community pool and cabana, covered pavilion with kitchenette and picnic tables, fishing pier, variety of sport courts and two children’s playgrounds.
Markland
International Golf Parkway just east of the I-95 interchange
From $300s to $600s
Steeped in the tradition of classic homes and formal gardens of St. Augustine, Markland is a 314-acre master-planned residential community designed for 336 single-family home sites. The Markland Manor House, the amenity centerpiece of the community, will be designed in a classic, Greek Revival style and will be accompanied by formal gardens linking indoor and outdoor spaces at the amenity center and then meandering out into the community through a trail and park network. Formal landscape themes will also accent the classic architectural detailing of the community’s homes to create a distinct and elegant new home community. Residents will enjoy resort-quality amenities including a zero-entry pool framed by cabanas and lounge areas, a fitness center and yoga studio, a gathering and entertainment room, tennis courts, a children’s playground, and an interconnected network of parks and walkways. Homes will initially be offered from the low $300,000’s to over $700,000 on spacious lots that are over-sized when compared to the market norm.
Oxford Estates
Longleaf Pine
From the high $300s
Situated near the elementary, middle, and high schools, this beautiful community with estate-size homesites is sure to be a great place to live. A lushly landscaped brick entryway will lead up to the attractive private gated entrance. As a natural gas community, Oxford Estates will not only offer all of the residents an environmentally friendly energy source, but also allow for beautiful gas lanterns to add elegance to the community. The residents of Oxford Estates are able to enjoy many wonderful community amenities without having to pay any CDD fees.
Shearwater
CR 210 near Timberlin Creek Elementary
From $270s- $500s
The best communities have a way of weaving the elements of everyday life into a fabric that feels comfortable yet complete. Situated along Trout Creek with direct access to the St. Johns River, the 1,500-acre Shearwater property seamlessly integrates preserved natural habitat with homes, pocket parks, and 13 miles of paved, natural and boardwalk trails. The epicenter of life at Shearwater is the Kayak Club, an amenities center with a variety of recreational activities, event venues and gathering spaces, including a 6,800 sq. ft. multidimensional clubhouse as the centerpiece. The Kayak Club also includes a 7,200 sq. ft. Fitness Lodge, a lap pool, resort-style pool, lazy river, slide tower, playground, sports fields, and four illuminated Har-Tru clay tennis courts. A full-time, on-site Lifestyle Coordinator will create entertainment and activity programs shaped around residents’ interests. Shearwater’s homebuilders and their starting home prices include: David Weekley Homes (from the mid $200,000s), Lennar (from the high $200,000s), Richmond American Homes (from the low $300,000s) and Mastercraft Builder Group (from the mid $400,000s). Visit www.shearwaterliving.com for more information.
The Reserve at Greenbriar
Greenbriar Rd near 13
From $280s -High $400s
Welcome to a master-planned community with the high degree of fit and finish that Jacksonville home-buyers have come to expect from Mattamy. These thoughtfully architected, well-crafted homes include features such as large Lanais and 9’-12’ ceilings on the main floor. The Reserve At Greenbriar features an oversized amenity area with a community pool, cabana, open recreation space, and wetlands bordering the community.
Costa del Sol
At Palencia Rt. 1 near Nease High School
From the $500s
The captivating natural beauty of this land was originally discovered by Juan Ponce de Leon nearly 500 years ago when he explored it and named the region “Pascua de Florida”. Woven into this stunning natural setting along the west bank of Florida’s Intracoastal Waterway are exquisitely designed homes; an abundance of amenities; and a bustling town center. Designed with environmental integrity and rich architectural detailing, Palencia has quickly captured the hearts and minds of discerning homebuyers. The 2,350-acre master-planned community offers a full-spectrum of home sites plus ancillary retail and office opportunities along with more than 33 acres of parks, trails and open areas. Anchoring the community is a 40-acre Village Center and The Palencia Club, featuring a 33,000 square foot clubhouse and spectacular Arthur Hills-designed championship golf course.
Nocatee
Between I-95 and A-1-A on CR 210
From the $300s
The Nocatee Lifestyle encompasses a warm sense of community complete with amazing park amenities, countless fitness opportunities for a healthy lifestyle, Town Center shopping and dining, and of course one-of-a-kind Nocatee events. Located on nearly 15,000 acres of which over 9,000 acres has been reserved for permanent preserve, community parks, dog parks and protected areas. Truly resort-style living, with a world class amenities center, including Nocatee Splashwater park. It also boasts both a k-8 (Valley Ridge) and a high school (Ponte Vedra HS) in the community. New home options in Nocatee range in price from $200,000 to over $1,000,000. Nocatee is 10+ minutes to the ocean and Ponte Vedra Beach restaurants, clubs and shopping while also having easy access to I-95 for those heading to Jacksonville or further South. The Nocatee Lifestyle is waiting for you!
*Information provided courtesy George L. Ballou II, Broker Associate Realtor® Watson Realty Corp
International Golf Parkway just east of the I-95 interchange
From $300s to $600s
Steeped in the tradition of classic homes and formal gardens of St. Augustine, Markland is a 314-acre master-planned residential community designed for 336 single-family home sites. The Markland Manor House, the amenity centerpiece of the community, will be designed in a classic, Greek Revival style and will be accompanied by formal gardens linking indoor and outdoor spaces at the amenity center and then meandering out into the community through a trail and park network. Formal landscape themes will also accent the classic architectural detailing of the community’s homes to create a distinct and elegant new home community. Residents will enjoy resort-quality amenities including a zero-entry pool framed by cabanas and lounge areas, a fitness center and yoga studio, a gathering and entertainment room, tennis courts, a children’s playground, and an interconnected network of parks and walkways. Homes will initially be offered from the low $300,000’s to over $700,000 on spacious lots that are over-sized when compared to the market norm.
Oxford Estates
Longleaf Pine
From the high $300s
Situated near the elementary, middle, and high schools, this beautiful community with estate-size homesites is sure to be a great place to live. A lushly landscaped brick entryway will lead up to the attractive private gated entrance. As a natural gas community, Oxford Estates will not only offer all of the residents an environmentally friendly energy source, but also allow for beautiful gas lanterns to add elegance to the community. The residents of Oxford Estates are able to enjoy many wonderful community amenities without having to pay any CDD fees.
Shearwater
CR 210 near Timberlin Creek Elementary
From $270s- $500s
The best communities have a way of weaving the elements of everyday life into a fabric that feels comfortable yet complete. Situated along Trout Creek with direct access to the St. Johns River, the 1,500-acre Shearwater property seamlessly integrates preserved natural habitat with homes, pocket parks, and 13 miles of paved, natural and boardwalk trails. The epicenter of life at Shearwater is the Kayak Club, an amenities center with a variety of recreational activities, event venues and gathering spaces, including a 6,800 sq. ft. multidimensional clubhouse as the centerpiece. The Kayak Club also includes a 7,200 sq. ft. Fitness Lodge, a lap pool, resort-style pool, lazy river, slide tower, playground, sports fields, and four illuminated Har-Tru clay tennis courts. A full-time, on-site Lifestyle Coordinator will create entertainment and activity programs shaped around residents’ interests. Shearwater’s homebuilders and their starting home prices include: David Weekley Homes (from the mid $200,000s), Lennar (from the high $200,000s), Richmond American Homes (from the low $300,000s) and Mastercraft Builder Group (from the mid $400,000s). Visit www.shearwaterliving.com for more information.
The Reserve at Greenbriar
Greenbriar Rd near 13
From $280s -High $400s
Welcome to a master-planned community with the high degree of fit and finish that Jacksonville home-buyers have come to expect from Mattamy. These thoughtfully architected, well-crafted homes include features such as large Lanais and 9’-12’ ceilings on the main floor. The Reserve At Greenbriar features an oversized amenity area with a community pool, cabana, open recreation space, and wetlands bordering the community.
Costa del Sol
At Palencia Rt. 1 near Nease High School
From the $500s
The captivating natural beauty of this land was originally discovered by Juan Ponce de Leon nearly 500 years ago when he explored it and named the region “Pascua de Florida”. Woven into this stunning natural setting along the west bank of Florida’s Intracoastal Waterway are exquisitely designed homes; an abundance of amenities; and a bustling town center. Designed with environmental integrity and rich architectural detailing, Palencia has quickly captured the hearts and minds of discerning homebuyers. The 2,350-acre master-planned community offers a full-spectrum of home sites plus ancillary retail and office opportunities along with more than 33 acres of parks, trails and open areas. Anchoring the community is a 40-acre Village Center and The Palencia Club, featuring a 33,000 square foot clubhouse and spectacular Arthur Hills-designed championship golf course.
Nocatee
Between I-95 and A-1-A on CR 210
From the $300s
The Nocatee Lifestyle encompasses a warm sense of community complete with amazing park amenities, countless fitness opportunities for a healthy lifestyle, Town Center shopping and dining, and of course one-of-a-kind Nocatee events. Located on nearly 15,000 acres of which over 9,000 acres has been reserved for permanent preserve, community parks, dog parks and protected areas. Truly resort-style living, with a world class amenities center, including Nocatee Splashwater park. It also boasts both a k-8 (Valley Ridge) and a high school (Ponte Vedra HS) in the community. New home options in Nocatee range in price from $200,000 to over $1,000,000. Nocatee is 10+ minutes to the ocean and Ponte Vedra Beach restaurants, clubs and shopping while also having easy access to I-95 for those heading to Jacksonville or further South. The Nocatee Lifestyle is waiting for you!
*Information provided courtesy George L. Ballou II, Broker Associate Realtor® Watson Realty Corp
May Makeover Story
Jen & Christian today!
This is the last chapter of a 3 part series about a very special boy…a boy whose determination was immeasurable. They call him special because he was diagnosed in 2003 with Autism Spectrum disorder. I call him special because I knew we wouldn’t let Autism claim his life. This is Christian’s story- A journey through Autism-LIFE AFTER TREATMENT.
Four years had passed since his episode in our dining room, where his brain was set free and it was without a doubt the best 8 minutes of my life. Christian was my first born and even though I was now a young single mother, Christian was my whole world. If you saw me, you saw him on my hip with the biggest smile of his face, and twinkle in his eye. The first 18 months of his life he hugged, kissed, and cuddled me every second we were together. Never knowing that in 12 short months I would receive the worst news of my life. After 5 hours of observing Christian and 800 questions later (literally), a highly respected Doctor that specializes in Neurodevelopmental disabilities in Gainesville, FL would tell us our fate. AUTISM! He told me that Christian’s autism was very severe and that he would probably never speak, and that he could remain un-potty trained even past the age of 9. As I sat in that chair, I was overwhelmed by all the devastating realties that were being layed out in front of me, but what I was about to hear was enough to light a fire that would burn for a very long time, possibly forever. I was told that due to Christian’s severity along with the size he was expected to be, that he would become too violent for me to handle and that it was almost certain that he would have to leave my home, and live somewhere else by the age of 15.
As the years went on, Christian grew in size and his aggression grew as well. When he reached the age of 12, he was 5 foot 8 inches and 190 lbs which made him an inch taller and 60 lbs heavier than me. He was very angry and negative most of the time, especially when he was being forced to participate in activities to which he was not attached. He had moments that he seemed like he might be doing better but then a meltdown occurred. When these meltdowns occurred, it affected each one of us. Days like that stole a shimmer of hope from us all. Christian would become physically violent, and I would have to restrain him and hold him down until it stopped. Jacob would usually be standing in the doorway looking so helpless and scared with tears running down his face. It was starting to happen more and more as he went into puberty. I was beginning to be very unsure of our future. During this time, I was getting back into the work force when I received a call from a Dr. Randall Haas to come in for an interview. We hit it off and I was his new office manager. Only after a short time of assisting Dr. Haas with Nutrition Response Testing patients using applied kinesiology and nutrition, I was amazed at the results we were getting. In my 15 years of working in the medical field, I have never seen anything like it. These patients turned their back on Allopathic (drug oriented medicine) and were seeing real results using a holistic, natural approach to total health. It was during an exam of a patient we were chelating for toxic heavy metals that a light bulb went off in my head. When I asked Dr. Haas if he thought this approach could help people on the Autism spectrum, I saw that same light bulb in his head light up. From that day on we spent all our free time researching medical abstracts. Autism Research Institute published a study using 27,000 parent ratings of Behavioral effects of biomedical interventions since 1967. The study included drug oriented medicine, along with Hyperbaric Oxygen therapy, Detoxification-Chelation therapy, Methyl B12(sub cut) supplementation, and of course the Gluten-/Casein Free Diet. Our method of Detoxification-Chelation therapy, Methyl B12(sub cut) using Nutritional Response Testing was rated on a 6 point scale as the most effective treatment in regards to better behavior and overall health for children on the autism spectrum.
As you can imagine we were ecstatic and very anxious to do Christian’s examination. The first thing we did was a hair analysis for all heavy metals and/or chemicals. We wanted to be able to show the cross reference with lab results versus our testing methods. We then examined him and we did indeed find it. The top five most toxic metals that exasperate Autism: Mercury, Antimony, Aluminum, Titanium, and Lead. He had them all as well as Tin, Copper, Chromium, and Cadmium. Our examination also showed that his Liver, Pituitary, Thyroid, and most importantly, his “Leaky Gut” or Colons all needed major work. We put together a specialized treatment plan based on our findings and got started right away.
He began treatment in November of 2013. It was very slow in the beginning, as I knew it would be but after 5 months of bringing him in once a week, BIG changes started to happen. And on March 7, 2014 while Christian was lying on the exam table, Dr. Haas asked him what he asks every patient. “What’s different…good or bad?” I was not at all prepared for what happened next. Christian replied “I feel less Autistic.” I couldn’t believe my ears. All Dr. Haas and I could do is look at one another, and then back at him. We were speechless!! I will never forget that moment for as long as I live.
A few short weeks later, Christian’s team at school called me in for our annual IEP meeting where the first topic on the agenda seemed to be the drastic changes they have recently seen in him. I was being told nothing but positive things. He was much more willing to participate and I even believe one teacher said he has been an absolute pleasure in her class. As I sat there listening to this I realized that the changes I was seeing at home was REAL! As my smile grew bigger, they asked me what I was doing different. I simply said, “Biomedical Intervention”. Because we were correcting his body’s root problems, he became more successful in everything he did. Going through the treatment has not only helped him socially, academically, but Christian now eats healthy. He lost a total of 32 lbs. He eats a salad every day. He no longer drinks milk, nor eats anything from a box, bag, or can. His mind seems so sharp and his sense of humor and sociability is remarkable. He will always be ‘Christian’ and probably will always be autistic, and that is just fine with me.
But what he has now that he never had before is a real chance at what I know will be an amazing life.
Four years had passed since his episode in our dining room, where his brain was set free and it was without a doubt the best 8 minutes of my life. Christian was my first born and even though I was now a young single mother, Christian was my whole world. If you saw me, you saw him on my hip with the biggest smile of his face, and twinkle in his eye. The first 18 months of his life he hugged, kissed, and cuddled me every second we were together. Never knowing that in 12 short months I would receive the worst news of my life. After 5 hours of observing Christian and 800 questions later (literally), a highly respected Doctor that specializes in Neurodevelopmental disabilities in Gainesville, FL would tell us our fate. AUTISM! He told me that Christian’s autism was very severe and that he would probably never speak, and that he could remain un-potty trained even past the age of 9. As I sat in that chair, I was overwhelmed by all the devastating realties that were being layed out in front of me, but what I was about to hear was enough to light a fire that would burn for a very long time, possibly forever. I was told that due to Christian’s severity along with the size he was expected to be, that he would become too violent for me to handle and that it was almost certain that he would have to leave my home, and live somewhere else by the age of 15.
As the years went on, Christian grew in size and his aggression grew as well. When he reached the age of 12, he was 5 foot 8 inches and 190 lbs which made him an inch taller and 60 lbs heavier than me. He was very angry and negative most of the time, especially when he was being forced to participate in activities to which he was not attached. He had moments that he seemed like he might be doing better but then a meltdown occurred. When these meltdowns occurred, it affected each one of us. Days like that stole a shimmer of hope from us all. Christian would become physically violent, and I would have to restrain him and hold him down until it stopped. Jacob would usually be standing in the doorway looking so helpless and scared with tears running down his face. It was starting to happen more and more as he went into puberty. I was beginning to be very unsure of our future. During this time, I was getting back into the work force when I received a call from a Dr. Randall Haas to come in for an interview. We hit it off and I was his new office manager. Only after a short time of assisting Dr. Haas with Nutrition Response Testing patients using applied kinesiology and nutrition, I was amazed at the results we were getting. In my 15 years of working in the medical field, I have never seen anything like it. These patients turned their back on Allopathic (drug oriented medicine) and were seeing real results using a holistic, natural approach to total health. It was during an exam of a patient we were chelating for toxic heavy metals that a light bulb went off in my head. When I asked Dr. Haas if he thought this approach could help people on the Autism spectrum, I saw that same light bulb in his head light up. From that day on we spent all our free time researching medical abstracts. Autism Research Institute published a study using 27,000 parent ratings of Behavioral effects of biomedical interventions since 1967. The study included drug oriented medicine, along with Hyperbaric Oxygen therapy, Detoxification-Chelation therapy, Methyl B12(sub cut) supplementation, and of course the Gluten-/Casein Free Diet. Our method of Detoxification-Chelation therapy, Methyl B12(sub cut) using Nutritional Response Testing was rated on a 6 point scale as the most effective treatment in regards to better behavior and overall health for children on the autism spectrum.
As you can imagine we were ecstatic and very anxious to do Christian’s examination. The first thing we did was a hair analysis for all heavy metals and/or chemicals. We wanted to be able to show the cross reference with lab results versus our testing methods. We then examined him and we did indeed find it. The top five most toxic metals that exasperate Autism: Mercury, Antimony, Aluminum, Titanium, and Lead. He had them all as well as Tin, Copper, Chromium, and Cadmium. Our examination also showed that his Liver, Pituitary, Thyroid, and most importantly, his “Leaky Gut” or Colons all needed major work. We put together a specialized treatment plan based on our findings and got started right away.
He began treatment in November of 2013. It was very slow in the beginning, as I knew it would be but after 5 months of bringing him in once a week, BIG changes started to happen. And on March 7, 2014 while Christian was lying on the exam table, Dr. Haas asked him what he asks every patient. “What’s different…good or bad?” I was not at all prepared for what happened next. Christian replied “I feel less Autistic.” I couldn’t believe my ears. All Dr. Haas and I could do is look at one another, and then back at him. We were speechless!! I will never forget that moment for as long as I live.
A few short weeks later, Christian’s team at school called me in for our annual IEP meeting where the first topic on the agenda seemed to be the drastic changes they have recently seen in him. I was being told nothing but positive things. He was much more willing to participate and I even believe one teacher said he has been an absolute pleasure in her class. As I sat there listening to this I realized that the changes I was seeing at home was REAL! As my smile grew bigger, they asked me what I was doing different. I simply said, “Biomedical Intervention”. Because we were correcting his body’s root problems, he became more successful in everything he did. Going through the treatment has not only helped him socially, academically, but Christian now eats healthy. He lost a total of 32 lbs. He eats a salad every day. He no longer drinks milk, nor eats anything from a box, bag, or can. His mind seems so sharp and his sense of humor and sociability is remarkable. He will always be ‘Christian’ and probably will always be autistic, and that is just fine with me.
But what he has now that he never had before is a real chance at what I know will be an amazing life.
Journey Through Autism - Part 3
by Jennifer Brown
by Jennifer Brown
In this issue I will be telling a story about AJ, a very special boy who has not only changed us as healthcare professionals but also how we view Autism.
Breakthrough Autism-The Metal Free Way is a program offered here at Breakthrough Healthcare (formerly Haas Chiropractic Center) that focuses on removing the triggers that exasperate autism symptoms. Triggers like heavy metal poisoning, glutathione deficiency, probiotics and food stressors such as raw milk, eggs, wheat, soy and others.
AJ came to us at about 11 1/2 years old. Mom and Dad stated that he never spoke much although he was very vocal in his own way. He would often mimic his family and repeat words if prompted to do so multiple times. His eye contact with myself and Dr. Haas was very limited if at all. He was also not very compliant when we began treatment, as it is a very “hands on” process. More often than not, it would take us longer to get him on the table than it would to get through the entire exam. He had to have his iPad with him during every moment of the 20-25 minute exam. Many times it still wasn’t enough to hold his attention and distract him from the muscle testing necessary to determine his needs. But AJ did come around and after a few visits he realized that this was “his office” and we were helping him. We always make sure to schedule our Autism Kiddos when they could be the only “kid” in the office and let them roam and explore and get comfortable.
During AJ’s exam we found multiple areas of concern. In addition to his food sensitivities, he was found to have Chromium, Aluminum, Mercury, Copper, Nickel, and Iron. Along with pesticides, and Petroleum Solvents (isopropyl alcohol).
To counteract this, AJ was placed on a special diet eliminating foods we found troublesome to his system and given supplements. On 11/21/14, within one month of going through treatment AJ’s parents reported that his speech was more frequent and he seemed to be trying to speak to others more often. Mom also reported that his bowels seemed much better. We were very pleased to see such great improvement in one month’s time. His Aluminum and Mercury were chelating (detoxifying heavy metals) at the appropriate rate as well.
Today, after only 6 months of what could be a 2-3 year process, AJ is making BIG strides in the right direction. He comes into the office and says “Hi!” and walks right into “his kid room” and makes himself at home. He gives hugs, and high 5’s, and he has not had used the iPad once this year to come into the office for treatment. His parent’s also stated that he doesn’t need his iPad at church anymore. Instead he stands up, and sings, and claps along with the congregation. AJ also said his sister’s name for the first time UNPROMPTED and this is a win that maybe only parents of children with Autism can even comprehend. AJ is an Amazing boy with such a bright future ahead of him. Will he always be on the spectrum? Yes, possibly. But he is going to be given every opportunity to live TO HIS FULLEST POTENTIAL.
In this issue I will be telling a story about AJ, a very special boy who has not only changed us as healthcare professionals but also how we view Autism.
Breakthrough Autism-The Metal Free Way is a program offered here at Breakthrough Healthcare (formerly Haas Chiropractic Center) that focuses on removing the triggers that exasperate autism symptoms. Triggers like heavy metal poisoning, glutathione deficiency, probiotics and food stressors such as raw milk, eggs, wheat, soy and others.
AJ came to us at about 11 1/2 years old. Mom and Dad stated that he never spoke much although he was very vocal in his own way. He would often mimic his family and repeat words if prompted to do so multiple times. His eye contact with myself and Dr. Haas was very limited if at all. He was also not very compliant when we began treatment, as it is a very “hands on” process. More often than not, it would take us longer to get him on the table than it would to get through the entire exam. He had to have his iPad with him during every moment of the 20-25 minute exam. Many times it still wasn’t enough to hold his attention and distract him from the muscle testing necessary to determine his needs. But AJ did come around and after a few visits he realized that this was “his office” and we were helping him. We always make sure to schedule our Autism Kiddos when they could be the only “kid” in the office and let them roam and explore and get comfortable.
During AJ’s exam we found multiple areas of concern. In addition to his food sensitivities, he was found to have Chromium, Aluminum, Mercury, Copper, Nickel, and Iron. Along with pesticides, and Petroleum Solvents (isopropyl alcohol).
To counteract this, AJ was placed on a special diet eliminating foods we found troublesome to his system and given supplements. On 11/21/14, within one month of going through treatment AJ’s parents reported that his speech was more frequent and he seemed to be trying to speak to others more often. Mom also reported that his bowels seemed much better. We were very pleased to see such great improvement in one month’s time. His Aluminum and Mercury were chelating (detoxifying heavy metals) at the appropriate rate as well.
Today, after only 6 months of what could be a 2-3 year process, AJ is making BIG strides in the right direction. He comes into the office and says “Hi!” and walks right into “his kid room” and makes himself at home. He gives hugs, and high 5’s, and he has not had used the iPad once this year to come into the office for treatment. His parent’s also stated that he doesn’t need his iPad at church anymore. Instead he stands up, and sings, and claps along with the congregation. AJ also said his sister’s name for the first time UNPROMPTED and this is a win that maybe only parents of children with Autism can even comprehend. AJ is an Amazing boy with such a bright future ahead of him. Will he always be on the spectrum? Yes, possibly. But he is going to be given every opportunity to live TO HIS FULLEST POTENTIAL.
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