“For me, Leonardus has made the difference between surviving and truly living.”
In 2018, my life changed completely due to severe nerve pain resulting from a pinched nerve in my back at the L3 level. The pain was unbearable and dominated my daily life. On October 8, 2018, I was admitted to the hospital. In the months that followed, I tried everything possible within regular medical care.
Persistent nerve pain and starting with Leon
On October 18, 2018, I underwent a rhizotomy (RF treatment of the Dorsal Root Ganglion) at Zuyderland. In addition, I used heavy pain medication for three months, including long-acting and short-acting oxycodone. I also underwent exercise therapy, physiotherapy, and occupational therapy at the RAP in Heerlen. Multiple MRI scans were performed, and I received various treatments at the pain clinic of the Mosaderma Clinic.
Despite all these efforts, the pain persisted. My symptoms did not really improve, and I became increasingly desperate.
I heard about Leon through friends. They had been seeing him for years and advised me to contact him. I never doubted it. The only thing I had to do was wait for an opening.
My first treatment took place on October 31, 2019.
Peace, relief, and manageable pain
What immediately struck me was the relaxed atmosphere. No airy-fairy stories or complicated theories, but a calm environment and a pleasant person who immediately put me at ease. For someone who was constantly tense, anxious, and nervous due to the pain, that felt like a breath of fresh air.
After that first treatment, something happened that I found difficult to explain at the time. My mind became calm and the pain decreased. For me, that was extraordinary, because I had been trapped in a constant cycle of pain, tension, and uncertainty for so long.
We are now years further along, and I still visit Leon every eight weeks for a treatment. Around the seventh week, I often notice my body indicating that it is time again. The nerve pain has not disappeared, and I also know that it will probably never go away completely. Nevertheless, my life has changed totally.
Where the pain used to dominate everything, it has now become manageable. There are even days when I experience no pain at all. Additionally, I have learned which factors can worsen my symptoms and how to deal with them better. Also, when my mind becomes too full, Leon helps me to find peace again and put things into perspective.
A remarkable experience and support for the whole family
An experience that will always stay with me occurred when I was suffering from a kidney stone. Shortly before I had to go to the hospital, I received a treatment from Leon. During that treatment, he made a sketch of what he thought the stone looked like. He also indicated that he had “loosened” the stone. That same evening, I experienced severe abdominal pain. The following morning, on the day of my hospital appointment, the kidney stone actually came loose and I was able to pass it. I took the stone to the hospital and showed it to the doctor. What surprised me was that the shape of the stone remarkably matched the drawing Leon had made earlier.
My husband Pierre has also experienced a great deal of support from Leonardus. He has had cancer twice and received intensive treatments from Leon during those periods. In addition to the medical guidance provided by specialists, Leon helped us to remain calm and maintain confidence during a very difficult period. We are still grateful to him for that.
Transparency and regained joy of life
What I have always appreciated is that everything proceeds clearly and transparently. No hocus pocus, no airy-fairy nonsense, but someone who listens, brings peace, and has genuine attention for the person behind the complaint.
If people ask me if I would recommend Leonardus, my answer is a resounding yes. I often talk about my own experiences and those of my husband. My advice to people who are hesitant is simple: give it a chance. Be open to the treatment and experience for yourself what it can mean for you.
If I had to give my pain a score before the treatments, it was a 10. After a treatment, I am often around a 1. The difference was immediately noticeable, but I experienced the greatest progress after having a treatment every week for six weeks.
For me, Leonardus has made the difference between surviving and truly living. I have regained my joy of life. Additionally, it gives me a great deal of peace to know that there is always someone who can help when symptoms increase again, even remotely.
For my husband Pierre and me, Leon is someone we trust completely. He is a listening ear, a point of rest in our lives, and someone who helps us when we need him. We still feel the positive energy we experience during and after the treatments every single time.
We sincerely hope that Leon may continue to do this extraordinary work for many years to come.