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This is what I found at the URL listed for this "therapy". It is mostly a marketing ploy to get people to sign up (doctors as well as patients), and the "data" regarding this procedure, is based mainly on "testimonials". The "literature" quoted is NOT from peer-reviewed journals, but from a book written by several doctors (including one neurosurgeon who has since been discredited) who sell this system. Below is pasted the "Marketing" page: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Welcome to the dynamic Spina™ System Marketing Program. This program is the distillate of proven advertising campaigns for and by doctors throughout the United States. These campaigns have been specially designed for the Spina™ System to generate 20 patients each and every month, keeping the machines full at all times. In order to be successful, it is imperative that doctors consistently follow this proven program to market the Spina properly. Consistency and repetition are paramount for the campaign to be effective. Therefore, we encourage you to use the materials provided and follow the advice of our National Advertising Agency. The standard package of marketing materials includes · (1) 4 Column Inches x 8 1/2 Inches Newspaper Ad · (1) 4 Col” x 8 1/2” Newspaper Ad · (1) 1 Col” x 7” Newspaper Ad · (1) 1 Col” x 5 1/4” Newspaper Ad · (1) 60 Second Radio Spot Script · (1) 30 Second Radio Spot Script · (1) Direct Mail Advertising Postcard Media costs are variable from market to market and often change quarterly. Contact the advertising agency for exact quotes. By employing these proven marketing applications and highly successful advertising concepts, doctors now have a reliable method to significantly draw patients who suffer from low back pain to their practice, relieve patients’ pain, and become known as the low back specialist in their community. REFERRAL PROGRAM In order to obtain an even greater patient flow, the doctor’s practice should contact businesses, factories, and more importantly, all other applicable medical specialists in his/her community. The Spina machine is not only unique, but highly effective. It’s proven benefits will draw numerous responses. Suggestions on how to accomplish this task, as well as patient referrals, are detailed in our Dynamic Marketing Program kit. MEDIA ATTENTION As discussed, the unique attributes and extraordinarily high success rate of the Spina System will attract patients, other medical professionals, and the media – if you let them know. That’s why you advertise and develop a strong referral base. Marketing tools and application recommendations are specified in our Dynamic Marketing Program kit. DISCLAIMER It is understood and acknowledged that the Dynamic Marketing Program, which includes suggested newspaper advertisements and radio spots as well as future television commercials, does not guarantee that the advertisements will deliver a specific number of patients over any given time period. It is a best efforts program since every community has different demographics and response levels. Due to the many variables that affect advertising, no marketing program can guarantee results ========================================== This system sounds highly suspect to me. Best, Bob Robert A. Fink, M. D., F.A.C.S., P. C. Neurological Surgery 2500 Milvia Street Suite 222 Berkeley, CA 94704-2636 USA 510-849-2555 FAX: 510-849-2557 <http://www.rafink.com/> "Ex Tristitia Virtus" Disclaimer: That which is written in my e-mail is not to be considered as "medical advice". Such advice can only be given after a formal, in-person, consultation between doctor and patient. ********************************************** ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn