Jarrod Bunch - NFL
Player and World Grappling Champion
"After playing five seasons as a starting NFL player and currently competing internationally as a Ju-Jitsu fighter my body has gone through a lot to say the least. All of this had caused my body to become very tight and I was unable to stand up straight. It was progressively getting worse. All the stretching I had learnt from my football years and Ju-Jitsu was just slowing down the process. My friend whose gym I was training at was doing private ELDOA and Myo-Fascial Stretching with Deane and invited me to join him. It's a work-out! In the beginning it was difficult to do but each time I performed the exercises I got better and stronger in each position. It is making a positive difference to my body especially my posture and joint pain. This stuff really works!"
Laura Jackson - Competitive Cross-Country Runner
"Taking a class in ELDOA at the gym has changed my life. Before I began taking ELDOA classes, my body was in pretty bad shape. For the last four years I had been experiencing hip problems. These problems didn't become serious until August 2009 when I had to take a month off completely from training to allow it to recover. I thought everything was fine until December 2009 and July 2010 when it returned again. July was when I felt worse and I was in serious trouble. I had received a scholarship to run at Lane Community College and was supposed to start running 3-4 days a week for training. However, I was unable to run. My hip was so bad that I couldn't even walk up stairs in my own house. I had to crawl up them! I was working out at the gym one day when Deane told me about a class, ELDOA that was for stretching and strengthening the spine and muscles supporting the back. I didn't think Deane would be able to help me but after hearing of all the successful stories, I decided to give it a shot. I attended every class until September when I left for college. After a month of ELDOA, I was able to start running again. I went from only being able to run 3 days a week in high school, to running 7 days a week in college. I had a very successful cross-country season, and I still run 6 days a week now without any problems. Every day, I can get one step closer to my dreams of becoming an elite runner, and I have ELDOA to thank for that."
Dr. Nathan Boddie - M.D.
"Working with Mr. Deane Birkett using ELDOA has been a distinct pleasure and has improved both my intermittent back pain and athletic performance. The positions are helping my recovery from a recent back injury and should help prevent future problems. As a physician who often treats patients with back pain I see the end result of chronic spine problems. Many patients undergo significant surgical procedures or take pain medications, which can cause serious adverse outcomes, some of them, worse than the pain they are meant to treat.
Both for my own spine injury and for the general population, prevention and early conservative therapy are vital. Strengthening, exercise, and stretching have good evidence for benefit and should be the cornerstone of any back pain therapy. Working with Deane has been extremely helpful and has hastened my return to running and riding. I recommend his expertise to other back pain sufferers."
Dr. Theresa Rubadue-Doi - Chiropractor
"Eldoa is a great way to strengthen the small spinal muscles of the back as well as stretching the fascia. Consistent utilization of this program and techniques will help reduce back and neck pain. Deane is an especially great teacher because he is conscious about exact positioning of your body to make the postures most effective. He cares for you as a person and strives to do all he can to help you achieve good body alignment, strength and as a result a pain-free life."
"The Mavericks"
Lynnette Halverson; 60 Years
"I was introduced to ELDOA during a stretching class given at the health and fitness club. My spine was not in the best shape and I frequently had back pain between the shoulder blades and often in my lumbar spine. I have been participating in the ELDOA classes for over a year and can not believe the improvement. I no longer have the pain between the shoulder blades and I have not had any issues with my lumbar spine. My posture has improved.
Not only is my back in the best shape since my early adult years, I have a better understanding of my spine and how I can continue to improve it.
With Deane and his credentials, I might also add that additional benefits of his training are breathing correctly, information on healthy food and diet and how to help other parts of the human body."
Jack Cookerly; 85 Years
"I began ELDOA a few months ago at my gym. Since beginning I have noticed that my reach has increased by more than two inches. This is important to me for two reasons - one, I am a Karate teacher and the extra reach helps with my teachings and two, I am 85 years old and the improvement in posture and height is very encouraging."
Jayne Meister; 64 Years 
"Prior to joining an ELDOA class, approximately a year and a half ago, I was plagued by sciatica and leg cramps. I walked with my shoulders hunched over. Today, I have not had one incident of sciatica or leg cramps. While my posture is certainly not perfect it is much improved. I concentrate on standing tall "with a purpose". Of course none of this would have been possible without excellent instructors who give me positive reinforcement and encouragement."
Warren Pestka; 63 Years
"I'm not much for words so all I am going to say is that after starting the ELDOA classes my constant sciatica I have had for three years has gone and my back is a lot better overall."
Charles "Chuck" Rosenfeld; Major General (Ret) US Army
"I want to express my gratitude to you for your excellent instruction in ELDOA. After years of abuse, brought about by harsh physical conditions, improper exercise, and endless hours of sitting in cramped aircraft cockpits, my spine contributed to a variety of 'aches and pains'. While I was skeptical of the exercises that you and Cindy introduced in our ELDOA class, I quickly realized the benefits in improved posture, reduced fatigue and eventually the virtual elimination of back pain.
Now I look forward to regaining a more active lifestyle, free of the pains which restricted my enjoyment of many activities. Thanks again for the knowledge which you share, and the individual attention to our specific problems. Your technique is most impressive, as are the results!"
Seb Zewdie; Olympian Boxing Medalist & Coach 
"I retired from competition boxing many years ago but still put the gloves on a daily basis. My shoulders, neck and back always bothered me and limited what I did each day. I have just started doing the ELDOA exercises and are already feeling relief."
Marshall
"A bit sore. In a good way. ELDOA kicked my butt. I'm sold on ELDOA. It's the real thing!"
Lynn Garofalo
"The day after my first ELDOA session, it felt like a deep tissue massage. After a few sessions, I noticed my lower back and neck pain had disappeared. My yoga teacher commented on how much my tight shoulders had opened up and I more readily sat with proper posture rather than going into extension. It is impressive what a difference the seemingly simple ELDOA exercises can make in total body health, especially with someone as experienced and passionate as Deane to guide you through it."
Dr. Alex Anderson - M.D.
"I would like to thank Deane Birkett for relieving my intense back pain.
Eight years ago I had surgical decompression for spinal stenosis followed by surgical fixation of 2 lumbar vertebrae for spondolythesis. One year ago walking had become extremely painful again, and my right hip was replaced. Since that time I continued to have back pain, especially when walking; at times it was so painful that I had to stop and rest.
My neurosurgeon, my orthopedic surgeon and an MRI could not explain the cause of the pain.
In 3 weeks of ELDOA training with Deane my low back pain has been relieved and I am mostly free of pain.
I am very grateful to Deane. And I know this is just the beginning of improved health and activity for me. Deane’s expert knowledge and intuitive understanding have changed my life."
Adam Sands - Chiropractic Student
"I am a 27 year old male chiropractic student living in Los Angeles, CA. For the past five years I have practiced mixed martial arts, and to date have received my blue belt in Brazilian Ju-Jitsu. Due to long hours of studying and extensive exercise, I was suffering from severe lower back problems for the past year and a half. Thankfully I met Deane who encouraged me to give the ELDOA method a shot. In doing so it has drastically reduced my pain! In addition to the drastic pain reduction, ELDOA has significantly improved my posture. I am truly amazed by the benefits of the ELDOA method."
Cindy Christensen - Yoga Instructor & Holistic Health Practitioner
"I have personally been performing ELDOA in my training program for the last two years and have recently incorporated it into my private client practise. Out of all the modalities I use to help my clients achieve optimal health this is by far the most successful. I recently began teaching an ELDOA group class and have found it to be an effective way to help more people reduce and even eliminate back & neck pain as they find their way to a healthier lifestyle."
Ann Klein
“I have had osteoarthritis for 20 years - constant back pain. I have tried everything including yoga, weights, aerobics, pilates and acupuncture. Nothing really helped. Deane Birkett and ELDOA did!'
Patrick Hill
"Deane is the best solution to a mediocre life. His knowledge and skill with ELDOA is very impressive. The positive changes that have occured in my life since begining ELDOA are too numerous to list. They do include no more lower back pain, better posture and increased core strength. I look forward everyday to doing ELDOA. Thank you Deane! You're a Life Changer!!"
Michelle Mills
"I started working with Deane a year ago. I had a serious snowboarding accident and almost broke my neck. I had neck pain daily. I saw many doctors, surgeons, specialist, physical therapist and trainers. No one had the knowledge, expertise and attention to detail that Deane has. With Deane’s help I have been able to get completely out of pain and continue enjoying my very active lifestyle. His program works and has improved my life and health more than any program I have ever done."
Paula Frey
"After years of neck and shoulder pain which brought on headaches on a daily basis, and the failure of many other attempted therapies, I could tell with the first ELDOA class I attended that I would find here the necessary stretching to work on restoring my spinal strength and resolving my pain issues. Deane's knowledge and enthusiasm for improving lives provides for a class that makes the most of every moment. His personal interest in each student's individual needs brings effective results providing a quality of life which I have not enjoyed for such a long time."
Dr. Mary Ellen Coulter - M.D.
"Apart from my family, I have two other loves - my practice as a doctor and hiking. A few months ago I strained my right hamstring and since then continued to reinjure it no matter what I did. After a few weeks my knees. back and neck began hurting as well. I went to Deane for help. His initial assessment gave us insight into why my leg would not heal and he wrote my program accordingly. Two weeks later my hamstring was strong enough to begin light hiking. The other areas of concern (knee, back and neck) had improved considerably. Two weeks after that I was back in full stride hiking the trails again."
Peter Lowes
"In March 2010 I had a mountain bike accident which left my back and neck aching, stiff and tight. After six weeks of seeing a chiropractor, physical therapy and massage my lower back was okay but the upper back and neck were not much better. My right hand and fingers were numb and tingling and riding my bike was very uncomfortable. I eventually had to stop riding. I was referred to Deane from a business associate who had successfully gotten out of low back pain following Deane's program. After my first session I felt relief and the tingling in my fingers was less. After the second session the tingling had disappeared and I was able to rotate my head with a lot less pain. I worked with Deane for the month of May. After the month I was completely out of pain, able to self-manage the health of my spine as Deane puts it and thankfully back riding my bike."