DOCTOR OF INSPIRATION

This man here is doing beautiful things in the world of medicine and has become one of the most important and inspiring people on my journey of living with chronic pain. I thought I understood what chronic pain was as I had been through 5 shoulder reconstructions, 3 knee, a full hip, an ankle reconstruction & countless broken bones all by the age of 30. I was always injuring myself and always working to rebuild myself physically & emotionally. Always back to the drawing board and setting new goals. It wasn’t until the pain and instability moved into my spine that I fully understood what chronic pain was and my life was turned upside down. When I first started to see Dr. Vokshoor I was in so much pain and fear I couldn’t see straight. I would be in his office crying, cursing, and begging to be fixed. He was the first Doctor who ever made me look at the emotional aspect of my pain. The first doctor who said he wouldn’t operate until we knew how much of this pain was emotional and how much was from an actual injury. I didn’t understand the toll the nervous system has on the physical body, especially our spines. It took a few years and I’m still far from having it figured out but it was because of him that I decided to dive deeper into my spirituality than ever before. It was time to stop being a victim of chronic pain and time to be an advocate for myself and others. It was time to fight the good fight with acceptance and A LOT of fucking deep breaths. Six neck surgeries later and I’m more grateful than ever to own this body & my journey. It brings me to tears everyday when I sit down and absorb it all. I have the most amazing tribe supporting me, loving me, helping me through it all, and I want to reflect all of this when I’m out in the world. Thank you, @drvokshoor for your love, brilliance, and endless drive to make big changes in the world of modern medicine and it’s approach towards these beautiful vessels of ours. Your passion is a force to be reckoned with✨