“Dr. Van Deven practices the art of medicine. This was the best investment in healthcare I have ever made. I came to him with severe digestive pain and a mental/emotional fragility. He explained his process, recommended a few tests and through his skill applied with deep listening and gentility, Dr. Van Deven treated my whole being and my whole being responded with health. He guided me to realizing and embodying my resonance with nature as nature. He acknowledges the wellness, the wholeness in you and then applies his integrative care; a powerful triptych of the sciences of Functional Medicine & unique Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine as well as what I would describe as subtle Energy Medicine. Science grounded in Nature. Words can not describe the sense of well being and wholeness I experience now. I am so grateful for his wisdom and support.” Susan S.
“Dr. Van Deven is a welcome rarity in the world of medicine. As someone with myriad chronic illnesses I am used to being treated in parts – specialist by specialist. Dr. Van Deven treated me as a whole person. From the moment I met him I knew I could trust him. He listened, approached me with gentle energy, and let me know he valued me as a human, not just a patient. I looked forward to my appointments with him because I knew I would leave his office feeling relaxed, whole, and relieved of so many symptoms. He has been a true gift in my journey towards healing.”
Meredith H.
“Dr. T. Carmine Van Deven is a highly trained and talented osteopathic physician who specializes in osteopathic care. This is not a common practice. Most graduates from osteopathic medical schools practice the same conventional medicine that is offered by MD’s. As I was trained by great osteopaths I have a some what critical prejudice in favor of physicians such as Dr. Van Deven. You could go to ten sessions with other practitioners of various body centered therapies and not get what would take one or two sessions with Dr. Van Deven. He is that good. I know, I have been under his care and I can’t overstate his skill both in diagnosis and treatment.”
Dr. Andrew Lange, Naturopathic Physician
“I want to share with you and any prospective patients the significant life changes that resulted from just 1 osteopathic manipulation treatment with you. I had been struggling with anxiety and tinnitus, which I was hopeful would improve. What I did not expect, was just how many positive changes in my life would result from that 1st session.
The differences that I experienced are so many, I want to share them. I was less anxious because I chose to focus on the positive in life. I became protective of this overwhelming joy I was experiencing, which also led to an increase in my spiritual life. I felt a closer connection to Jesus and increased trust in Him. I used to watch a ridiculous amount of TV and just stopped, lost my desire. I started reading instead, which is an activity I have wanted to do for years. I started engaging more socially with friends and getting out weekly. I became brave and courageous, instead of being fearful. This also led me to start running again, after fearing I could not due to a previous injury that had since healed. My tinnitus resolved and I started sleeping better than ever, not even waking up to go to the bathroom. I realize this is a lot, but the difference you made in my life was incredible. I was stuck mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually and you gave me my life back as the brave and courageous 25-year-old I want to be.
I am so grateful to be your patient. You are an amazing physician who is kind, compassionate, and an incredible healer. Thank you, Dr. Van Deven!” Diana M.
“I am grateful to Dr. Van Deven for getting to the root of issues that had plagued me for decades. I had been to various doctors and on many medications, but no one before Dr. Van Deven treated me holistically and went deeper to discover that mold was at the root of many of my problems. Through 15 months of intensive treatment (both functional medicine and Osteopathy) Dr. Van Deven helped me get off of many of my medications and begin treating the mold issue.
I came to Dr. Van Deven suffering from dizziness, insomnia, pain and grief. I had used opiates for years for pain due to Lupus, and had also been on anti-depressants and anti-anxiety medications. Testing showed that I also had leaky gut and my cortisol was way out of wack. Dr. Van Deven, in cooperation with an ENT and a pain clinic, helped me stop using the opiates. He also supported me in getting off of many of my other medications, and helped me use diet and supplements to heal my leaky gut and improve my immune function.
I had significant knee and neck pain and hip bursitis, which was helped dramatically through the Osteopathic treatments.
Through Dr. Van Deven’s functional and Osteopathic treatments, I now feel better than I have in decades. I have less pain, more energy, sleep better, and am able to enjoy life with my children and grandchildren.”
Susan C.
“Dr. Van Deven is a knowledgeable and caring practitioner who skillfully balances the science and art of healing. I find him to be warm, intuitive, and unfailingly positive. His practice style is focused and relaxed, and he approaches the work with a good sense of humor. I came to see him for guidance on a healing journey involving chronic infection, multiple sclerosis, and PTSD. We worked together over the course of seven months, and the treatments helped tremendously. He assisted me with the big picture goals and symptom management I asked for, with positive results; he also corrected symptoms and pains I had never disclosed. For example, there was a nearly constant glute tenderness I’d been experiencing for almost 20 years. After a few sessions with Dr .Van Deven it was gone and didn’t return.
It’s also worth noting that, after struggling with medical trauma and the power imbalance dynamics of allopathy, my body – craving leadership – seemed to easily trust him. For me, these treatments essentially amounted to some kind of somatic reparenting, and they really helped me move to the next level on my health odyssey.” Phoenix H.
“Within 2 weeks of being under Dr. Van Devon’s knowledge and expertise, I was feeling better than I had in months. He is professional, respectful, and cares about his patients. He listened to my needs and was thorough in my treatment plan. Under his care, I went from bedridden to functional in just a few months!” Emma S.
“Dr. Van Deven,
I wanted to take a minute to tell you how much I appreciate your kind help and patient support in this journey of improving my health.
As you know, I was really miserable when I first spoke with you. I was going through one of the most stressful times in my life, which is generally a very difficult time to try to focus on health issues.
I was under tremendous strain from overwork and exhaustion with the restaurant business I operate. It was difficult to make time for anything. I was experiencing sleep difficulties. Battling ongoing digestive problems, having food sensitivities to many things I used to be able to eat, and emotionally was a wreck. I felt numb, defeated, exhausted and overall just like giving up on everything.
You patiently listened to me and then gently asked some questions and kindly explained how we could work together on improving how I was feeling. I still have more work to do and for me this will probably be a lifelong challenge since self-care does not come natural to me. However, I must say, nothing I have ever tried in health care has had as dramatic and immediate results as following the program you recommended for me. It was not something that was so overwhelming I couldn’t do it, and yet significant enough that I started feeling so much better. I have a better outlook on life. I wake up feeling better. I am able to cope with stress much better. My digestion improved fantastically. And list of other things have improved for me.
It is easy to forget how miserable we used to be when we start feeling better. But after thinking back on where I was a year ago, I just want to say, THANK YOU SO MUCH.
Sincerely,
Ted L.”
“Dr. Van Deven has an intricate and profound knowledge of health and the body. He helped create an individualized treatment plan that has been a true catalyst for my healing.
I came to Dr. Van Deven desperate for physical and mental health. I had seen a wide spectrum of practitioners for over 4 years only to make small health gains. After four visits with Dr. Van Deven both my mental and physical health drastically improved. I attribute this to his profound holistic understanding of how the mind and body heal. He addressed different aspects of my life- spirituality, nervous and Limbic systems, brain, and diet. I believe this created a perfect storm for health. It magnified and created a synergistic healing response in such a short amount of time. I am truly grateful. I wish I had met Dr. Van Deven sooner in my health journey.” Haunnah S.
“In just a few sessions with Dr. Van Deven, my sciatica pain was greatly relieved! Compared to all the DOs that I have tried in the last few years, Dr. Van Deven stands out above all of them by his ability to quickly help improve my health and guide me in the healing process. I am really grateful to have found Dr. Van Deven and I highly recommend him.” Pat A.
“Dr. Van Deven is a great and experienced doctor. He is very kind and understanding. He took the time to listen to me even though I’m only ten years old – that is an important skill for a doctor. A lot of grown-ups don’t listen enough to kids, it’s the exact opposite with Dr. Van Deven. He is very patient and makes an effort to find what’s best for you. He helped me learn how to improve my posture and is taking taking care of my parents too. I highly recommend Dr. Van Deven for all these reasons. I also like his dog Bo!
Thanks Dr. Van Deven, hope to see you soon!”
Kiran R, age 10
“Several clients who work with me in my work spoke to me about the help and support they received from Dr. Van Deven. They were moving easier as advanced age elders and felt listened to and cared for. I sought treatment for myself as a result. Dr. Van Deven was able to help me understand my body better. He lifted me to a hopefulness about and an enjoyment of how my body moves and how to support movement. I am grateful for good information delivered with depth, sureness, lightness, skill, knowledge, clarity and joy. I have increased joy in my body. Thank you Dr. Van Deven!”
Susan Dawdy, MSW, LICSW
“I was referred to the Osteopathic office of Dr. Van Deven for chronic pain in my neck, and sporadic pain in my shoulder, hip and knee. The pain in my neck was constant. I had tried physical therapy and it only gave me temporary relief. An orthopedist basically said my pain was part of growing older and I had to live with it. I am only 47! Then I met Dr. Van Deven and everything changed. He asked me many questions, listened and discussed the cause of my pain. He manipulated my muscles and connective tissue, gave me quick and easy exercises and told me to I needed to hydrate my body. I felt relief after the first visit. With each appointment, I felt better and I now have days without any pain. Yet, the best part of Dr. Van Deven’s practice is that he educates you about your body. He works to treat the cause of your pain/illness not the symptoms. Dr. Van Deven will make you a partner in your own health and healing. He recommended books to read and was always professional, caring and friendly. Dr. Van Deven is an innovator and without question, brings relief. I am no longer afraid to do the activities I love and I feel empowered. Thank you Dr. Van Deven!
Bonnie G.
“I have been suffering from lower back and right leg pain for the past year. I tried chiropractic, physiotherapy, prednisone, acupuncture, and spinal injections. None of them were able to provide pain relief despite having X-rays and MRI’s on hand. With just 4 treatments, Dr. Van Deven was able to gently help my body heal itself and I am now pain free and able to resume all activities I was doing before. Thank you Dr. Van Deven.” Jung K.
“I had the privilege to know and be treated by Dr Van Deven for two months before he moved to California. During that time and for several weeks thereafter my weekly migraines were greatly reduced to 2-4 per week (averaging 3 per week) and my chronic neck pain was also reduced. For many years, before being treated by Dr Van Deven, I had suffered from 4-7 migraines per week. Dr.Van Deven is the first Dr. to provide substantial pain relief for me.
I am also challenged by depression and anxiety. Dr. Van Deven compassionately talked with me about, my feelings, sleep patterns, isolating behaviors, relationships, treatment options, etc.. He recommended supplements, a therapist, and together we formulated weekly goals for me to focus on.
Dr Van Deven has an amazing energy – sympathetic, interested, accepting, healing, gentle – that was comforting and therapeutic for me. I looked forward to appointments with Dr. Van Deven as I felt hopeful that his compassionate, functional, holistic, osteopathic treatment and counseling would help me to heal. Dr Van Deven, I am grateful for you.”
Wendy Fulco
“Dr. Van Deven was truly a remarkable help to my physical and mental health, from the time I first met him, until we parted ways as patient and doctor. He was a great listener, and has a way of making sessions feel welcoming and comfortable. And guided me to better health, when others had failed to do so.”
Ryan Swail
“As a person who deals with chronic discomfort on a daily basis, I was referred to Dr. Van Deven by a pain specialist. I thought I was just going to see another doctor who would prescribe me some sort of medication and tell me good luck. Boy was I wrong! From the moment I met Dr. Van Deven I knew that my journey with him would be a lot different than what I had experienced with other providers in the past. From the very first time I met Dr. Van Deven I felt validated and reassured about my health. I began receiving Osteopathic treatment for chronic pain, anxiety, depression, and digestion issues. I was comforted from the beginning by having a lot of tests done that no other doctor had done in the past. I had a lot of stomach pain and other various issues and after discussing my symptoms with Dr. Van Deven he had ordered a SIBO breath test suspecting I had SIBO. While scheduling this appointment with my Gastroenterologist, he argued with me that I didn’t need this test done. I had the test done and it was positive. Immediately this showed me that Dr. Van Deven knew what he was doing and listened to me as a patient AND a person. I was lucky to spend about 11 months in the care of Dr. Van Deven. In this time he saw myself and my 3 year old son, who absolutely adored him (and vice versa I think!). During this time I learned so much about my body, the way it works, what it needs, and how to LIVE. I was taught that basic life changes can drastically improve your health and well being. In addition to his wealth of medical knowledge, Dr. Van Deven also excels in Osteopathic Manipulative treatment. His hands on treatment not only helps balance the mind and body, but also heals the body faster than traditional medication as I found out first hand. Having asthma I often had breathing issues. I was prescribed a steroid by my primary care doctor to help my lungs. Having bad reactions from this medication in the past, I saw Dr. Van Deven for help. I received OMT for my lungs, and immediately noticed a difference. I no longer needed my inhaler and did not use the steroid. I also received OMT for chronic pain and felt relief every visit. I am very thankful for the time I shared with Dr Van Deven as he greatly improved my life, as well as my son’s. I easily put my trust into him as he proved himself from the start. His bedside manner is also outstanding and one of a kind. I would highly recommend being under the care of Dr. Van Deven as I can genuinely say he is the best Doctor I have had.”
Daniel Shea
“I have been going to Dr. Van Deven for several month and he is a Wonderful D.O. I have many thing wrong with my spine and S I joint. I can say this man has “Miracle Hands” he aligned me in the most gentle way possible! He has helped me on loosing weight. He suggested a grain free diet with no diet food at all only Whole natural foods that has worked wonders for me! I’m down 22 lbs as of this letter. Dr. Van Deven has done wonders for me. If you have the pleasure of being one of his patients consider yourself a very special person and you shall be treated with nothing more than kindness.”
Pamela Macksey
“I would like to be known that I have been a patient of Dr. Van Deven’s for three plus years. Previously, I had been a patient of a primary care physician for over fifteen years, who I highly respected. After my initial meeting with Dr. Van Deven, and learning the model of Functional Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulation, I became totally enthralled and impressed with Dr. Van Deven’s professionalism and knowledge in the field of this cutting edge approach. I also learned from him how the human body works, as well as, taking all recommendations regarding my various medical issues. Through consultations and Osteopathic manipulation techniques, I began to feel better, both emotionally and physically. That being said, I would highly recommend Dr. Van Deven as a skilled professional in the field of Functional Medicine, and know any patient would be in good hands with this gentle, caring man, who is a good listener and a great practitioner.”
Dominick S.
“I had the good fortune to meet Dr. Van Deven during my ongoing search for doctors and alternative practitioners to address my growing list of symptoms. When we started treatment, I was suffering from a myriad of health issues ranging from a weakened immune system to chronic migraines and joint pain. What initially struck me was Dr. Van Deven’s wonderful balance of western medicine with alternative practice. What kept me coming back was his inherent gifts as a healer. He is a thoughtful, intelligent, physician that looks at the whole person, and creates treatment plans that include diet, supplements, and self-care in addition to hands-on care. His patience and persistence paired with his keen insight and intuition led to an ultimate chronic Lyme diagnosis that has finally set me on the road to recovery. Dr. Van Deven has truly changed my life.”
Corey S.
“When I sought osteopathic care, it was my good fortune to be teamed-up with Dr. Van Deven. I use the term
“teamed-up” because what developed was, quite precisely, a partnership in finding ways to treat, manage, and cope with my chronic pain. Although my specific issue was long-term pain, it was not examined in isolation: my overall wellness and status were given equal consideration and attention in Dr. Van Deven’s integrated approach to health and healing, which included and respected my input.In addition to his broad medical knowledge and the wealth of insights he brought to specifics within it, I so appreciated Dr. Van Deven’s kindness and compassion, his thoughtful questions and answers, his attention to and remembering of details, and the keen perceptiveness and unassuming intuitiveness he brought to our appointments and treatment sessions. For not only the relief I experienced through my tenure with Dr. Van Deven, but also for the coping tools he offered. I am most grateful for this extraordinary physician!”
Laura M.
“I had no expectation that would stop my back pain. My confidence level was not high. When I was introduced to Dr.Van Deven, he changed my life. He has hands of incredible ability. I am very grateful.”
Ivani
“Doctor Van Deven has treated me for lower back problems. He is a knowledgeable Doctor who has not only helped me with my back problem but also gave me good advise on some other issues I have and how I might resolve them. Not only that, he also referred me to excellent therapist that would help with the work he was doing on my back and help it along in conjunction with his treatments. I appreciate all he has done for me.”
Mark Monterosso
“Having been diagnosed with chronic sciatica and spinal stenosis I sought treatment from Dr VanDeven. I had a Spinal Fusion in the past and have osteoarthritis I enthusiastically recommend the treatment (s) he administers I have found him to be both a skilled practitioner as well as a kind and gentle individual My results can be measured both qualitatively——— simply feeling so much better——and Quantitatively —— I have been able to increase my walking time tolerance from 1 hour/day to 2hours plus / day November,2017 -March 2018.”
Sandy Driscoll
“I am a 77 years old cancer survivor , and have been a patient of Dr Van Devens for 1 1/2 years. At which time, I have experienced one of the most effective treatments for the arthritic pain in my right hip. Dr Van Deven’s Osteopathic work has always seemed a little mysterious …..and it has been of great value to me. In addition, Dr Van Deven is most caring and kind.”
Lois Ferguson
“Dear Dr. Van Deven, It is with much sadness that I have learned that you will be leaving Berkshire Health Systems located in the Berkshires to pursue new horizons in California. In the short time that I have known you, you have done so much to improve my spinal and leg conditions with your knowledge and hands on therapy. Thank you for all that you have done for me.”
James J. Thornton
“Dr. Van Deven treated me for lumbar disc pain and scoliosis. His hands on treatment really helped. Dr. Van Deven always took the time to listen, he was focused on me and my progress.”
Mike Street