Speaking References
"What have you taught them about saving their
bodies lately?"
bodies lately?"
-John Gifford
Sample Clients
Ford Motor
Company
University Of
Michigan
Posen Dental
Laboratory
Michigan Occupational
Therapy
Association
Eastern
Michigan University
Association Of
Michigan Court Reporters
"If you were married to your muscles, would they stay?"
IBM Detroit
Midwest Yoga
Conference
Yoga Association of Greater Detroit
Hospice Services
of Western
Wayne County
New York Cosmetology Convention
Jeep Truck
Engineering
"Only exercise the muscles you
want to keep!"
-John Gifford
want to keep!"
Michigan Dental Hygienist Association
Cranbrook
Schools Finance and Administration
Document Processing Systems
Fordson Health Care
"There is only one organ in the absence of pathology that can make muscles tight...the brain."
-John Gifford
Detroit Country
Day School Administration
Providence Hospital Pain Management Division
Bonnie Prudden School For Myotherapy
Michigan College & University Professionals Association
Michigan Myomassology
Association
Westland Skill
Center
University of Toledo
Management Conference
University of Detroit School of Dentistry
"If you won't teach them how to stay well, when would you like them
to be sick?"
to be sick?"
-John Gifford
“John’s keynote address for the 2007 Michigan Occupational Therapy Association fall conference exceeded our highest expectations! He taught us practical strategies to reduce our stress & muscle pain and tension in a format that was interactive and exciting. His keynote was perfect for getting our conference off to a fantastic start and set the tone for the following two days. Comments from attendees have been extremely positive. In short, having John speak for our conference only left us with one regret...that we did not book him to speak longer!”
Susan Robosan-Burt, OTR, MiOTA Conference Committee
Angeline Bayci, OTR, MiOTA Conference Committee Co-Chair
“John’s engaging personality and his passion for his profession keeps his presentations fun, informative, and practical. You learn beneficial techniques that you can apply at the office the next day. Team members that attend his course together will re-enforce the therapeutic and timeless methods that were taught. John promotes an affective holistic approach to a pain-free lifestyle.”
Sharon L. Libich, RDA, RDH, LDH
Washtenaw District Dental Hygienists' Society President
“Every person in the dental profession who wants relief from pain and stiffness should attend this seminar by John Gifford! Evaluations from our members have been extremely high. In fact, the only complaints from participants that the program is too short!”
Anne Gwozdek, Past President Michigan Dental Hygienists Association
“I sent my staff to John Gifford’s seminar and I urge my colleagues do the same. John Gifford’s unique approach has helped me take control of my back pain more than any other therapy or medical treatment I have tried. If you want to leave this profession with your body intact, you need this program.”
Dino Tolias, DDS Owner, Gentle Dentist-Smile Makers
"I made countless decisions during the process of putting together the First Annual Midwest Yoga conference in June of 2000. We had over 700 attendees and I expect our attendance to grow each year. I had heard John Gifford speak at another meeting and thought he would be appropriate for this conference. By far the single best decision I made was to have him provide the keynote lecture for our event. He customized his topic perfectly for our theme, was professional and easy to work with, and gave an outstanding presentation. I would hire him again, no questions asked."
Jon Kest
Founder First Annual Midwest Yoga Conference
"Thank you for coming to speak to our Key Administrators Group. We were all very happy to learn how to use simple life-style adjustments to lessen our pain and tension in our highly stressful working environment. The feedback from participants has been very positive, and hopefully we will be able to have you back again for a refresher course. Thanks again for your high energy and very useful program."
JoAnne Reus, Administrator
Center for Great Lakes University of Michigan, Literature Science & Arts
"John Gifford's lecture for relieving muscular pain and tension in the workplace was both informative and useful for relieving the aches and pains experienced at work. His very unique presentation was energetic, uplifting, and was enjoyed by all."
IBM Club of Greater Detroit
"Hundreds of Hair Stylists and Cosmetologists in New York have your program to thank for keeping pain out of their profession.!!! This is the second year for you with us and your part of our annual convention is now vitally important to its success. The humor you use keeps everyone interested, and your common sense, practical approach makes for a great class. Your opening night lecture is a great way to kick off our convention and get everyone moving and mingling. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge with us, and helping us become pain free so we can concentrate on doing what we love. We look forward to working with you next year!"
Karen Canne
Director of Convention Services Alfred New York State University
"As director of human resources for a major university I have been to countless meetings, conferences, and seminars. Often you have a speaker who is knowledgeable, yet boring, or someone who is humorous and motivating, yet weak in substance. I have had the pleasure of attending several of Mr. Gifford's presentations, and I can state with authority that you get the whole package with John - his knowledge, wit, and enthusiasm for his work makes him a wonderful speaker on a topic that interests all of us - how to improve our performance by managing our muscles under stress, and have a life free of pain."
Ted Heidloff
Executive Director-Human Resources Eastern Michigan University
"Thank you so very much for your excellent presentation at the Fall Convention of ht Michigan Association of Professional Court Reporters. We have received the highest comments such as, 'Excellent Speaker', 'Speaker was very inspirational', and 'Fantastic Speaker'. Your presentation generated exactly the kind of response we had hoped for. Thank you for doing such a fine job."
Jenny Lyn Reibsome
Executive Director Michigan Association of Professional Court Reporters
"Thank you Mr. Gifford for such a great program! We had far more attendees than I expected, and your presentation was of the highest quality--highly motivating and very informative. We laughed, stretched, and learned simple ways to reduce the pain and tension in our bodies. The evaluations from the participants were very positive, and some commented that this was the most useful time they had ever spent at a lecture. There was only one drawback: People wanted more time with you! I hope we can convince you to return for a 4 week series in March of '97. It is a pleasure working with speakers of such a high caliber as yourself."
Debbie Sobodash
Staywell Program Coordinator, Jeep and Truck-Engineering
"I had Mr. Gifford come speak to our staff about how to prevent muscle problems that are associated with working in a dental office. In our work, stress as well as the physical demands of the different jobs makes our muscles tight and sore leading to headaches, carpal tunnel syndrome, etc. He explained why we were having pain, and showed us specific stretches and other self help methods for relief. There was no room for boredom during this exciting presentation! The information was very useful and I am very glad he came to our office. I would recommend his services to any business wishing to improve the morale and productivity of its employees."
Lori Zimmerman
Office Manager Edward Borio, D.D.S.
“Thanks so much for your presentation, "Managing Your Muscles Under Stress!” I've heard countless presenters throughout my career in continuing education, and I believe your teaching style, including your content and enthusiasm, to be of the highest caliber. Additionally, your use of audience participation and humorous stories are very effective. I wish we had more time with you! Thanks again for teaching us how to live a life with less pain and tension."
Gale Colwell
Executive Director The Community House
"The first time I saw John's program was at a brand new dental hygiene group's first CE offering. We were all nervous. Was this just another, feel good program? Were people interested? We were so pleasantly surprised when we drew a large crowd who gave rave reviews. It is interactive and fun! Different from those long lectures. Everyone participates and smiles! This is a must see—take it home and use it—program."
Bonnie Nothoff, RDH
1998-1999 Michigan Dental Hygienists Association President
"I have attended hundreds of seminars during my 20+ years as an occupational and environment safety consultant. Mr. Gifford's program is by far the best I have ever experienced. He has the remarkable gifts of making complicated information simple to understand, and to bring humor and excitment into topics that can often lead to boring lectures. He had my complete attention for every minute! His practical, common-sense instruction on how we can all prevent most of our pain and muscle tension is very much needed in today's high stress workplace. Every company would be smart to have Mr. Gifford's methods taught to its employees."
Fred Waller, R.N., C.H.S.P., C.O.H.C.
Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety Consultant
“I first heard Mr. Gifford at a convention in which I was also a speaker. In my years as a worker's compensation attorney I am a firm believer in teaching people how to prevent injuries, and I was very impressed with Mr. Gifford's presentation on how to prevent and relieve muscle tension at work. He combines humor, common sense, active participation, and enthusiasm that keeps you involved the whole time. I was so impressed with this lecture, and the timeliness of the subject, that I had Mr. Gifford speak to my law firm as well. He was very well received, as I expected. I would recommend Mr. Gifford to any convention, group, or business that is looking for a high energy presenter on a topic that applies to almost everyone...how to stay free of pain."
James Reiter
Worker's Compensation Attorney
"I took John Gifford's course on Self Help Pain Relief Techniques at the University of Detroit several years ago, and it was the most useful continuing education class I have ever attended. In fact, I have shared the trigger point techniques and stretches I learned with numbers of my patients who safe from headaches and neck pain. Furthermore, I have been able to greatly reduce the physical toll that dentistry takes on my body. In my opinion, anyone entering the dental profession or any profession, should be required to learn his methods of self-help pain relief."
Linda Fortino, DMD
"I was referred to John Gifford by a colleague of mine in the hopes he would be able to help me with my chronic back pain and headaches. I will be eternally grateful for that referral. His method of therapy, simple stretches, and suggestions on dealing with mental tension have helped me finally take control of my pain and eliminate my constant fears of when the next muscle spasm will occur. I golf, play squash, and live a very active lifestyle. I hate to think how I'd be spending my retirement had my colleague not suggested I see him. I have no doubt that my career in dentistry would have been much lees painful if I would have know this information 30 years ago. If you think you don't have time for learning his techniques, when will you have time for the pain?"
Sheldon Watnick, DDS
“The first time I saw John’s program was at a brand-new dental hygiene group’s first CE offering. We were all nervous. Was this just another feel-good program? Were people interested? We were so pleasantly surprised when we drew a very large crowd that gave rave reviews. It is interactive and fun! Different from those long lectures. Everyone participates and smiles! This is a must-see, take it home and use it program.”
Bonnie Nothoff, RDH
Past President, Michigan Dental Hygienists Association
Susan Robosan-Burt, OTR, MiOTA Conference Committee
Angeline Bayci, OTR, MiOTA Conference Committee Co-Chair
“John’s engaging personality and his passion for his profession keeps his presentations fun, informative, and practical. You learn beneficial techniques that you can apply at the office the next day. Team members that attend his course together will re-enforce the therapeutic and timeless methods that were taught. John promotes an affective holistic approach to a pain-free lifestyle.”
Sharon L. Libich, RDA, RDH, LDH
Washtenaw District Dental Hygienists' Society President
“Every person in the dental profession who wants relief from pain and stiffness should attend this seminar by John Gifford! Evaluations from our members have been extremely high. In fact, the only complaints from participants that the program is too short!”
Anne Gwozdek, Past President Michigan Dental Hygienists Association
“I sent my staff to John Gifford’s seminar and I urge my colleagues do the same. John Gifford’s unique approach has helped me take control of my back pain more than any other therapy or medical treatment I have tried. If you want to leave this profession with your body intact, you need this program.”
Dino Tolias, DDS Owner, Gentle Dentist-Smile Makers
"I made countless decisions during the process of putting together the First Annual Midwest Yoga conference in June of 2000. We had over 700 attendees and I expect our attendance to grow each year. I had heard John Gifford speak at another meeting and thought he would be appropriate for this conference. By far the single best decision I made was to have him provide the keynote lecture for our event. He customized his topic perfectly for our theme, was professional and easy to work with, and gave an outstanding presentation. I would hire him again, no questions asked."
Jon Kest
Founder First Annual Midwest Yoga Conference
"Thank you for coming to speak to our Key Administrators Group. We were all very happy to learn how to use simple life-style adjustments to lessen our pain and tension in our highly stressful working environment. The feedback from participants has been very positive, and hopefully we will be able to have you back again for a refresher course. Thanks again for your high energy and very useful program."
JoAnne Reus, Administrator
Center for Great Lakes University of Michigan, Literature Science & Arts
"John Gifford's lecture for relieving muscular pain and tension in the workplace was both informative and useful for relieving the aches and pains experienced at work. His very unique presentation was energetic, uplifting, and was enjoyed by all."
IBM Club of Greater Detroit
"Hundreds of Hair Stylists and Cosmetologists in New York have your program to thank for keeping pain out of their profession.!!! This is the second year for you with us and your part of our annual convention is now vitally important to its success. The humor you use keeps everyone interested, and your common sense, practical approach makes for a great class. Your opening night lecture is a great way to kick off our convention and get everyone moving and mingling. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge with us, and helping us become pain free so we can concentrate on doing what we love. We look forward to working with you next year!"
Karen Canne
Director of Convention Services Alfred New York State University
"As director of human resources for a major university I have been to countless meetings, conferences, and seminars. Often you have a speaker who is knowledgeable, yet boring, or someone who is humorous and motivating, yet weak in substance. I have had the pleasure of attending several of Mr. Gifford's presentations, and I can state with authority that you get the whole package with John - his knowledge, wit, and enthusiasm for his work makes him a wonderful speaker on a topic that interests all of us - how to improve our performance by managing our muscles under stress, and have a life free of pain."
Ted Heidloff
Executive Director-Human Resources Eastern Michigan University
"Thank you so very much for your excellent presentation at the Fall Convention of ht Michigan Association of Professional Court Reporters. We have received the highest comments such as, 'Excellent Speaker', 'Speaker was very inspirational', and 'Fantastic Speaker'. Your presentation generated exactly the kind of response we had hoped for. Thank you for doing such a fine job."
Jenny Lyn Reibsome
Executive Director Michigan Association of Professional Court Reporters
"Thank you Mr. Gifford for such a great program! We had far more attendees than I expected, and your presentation was of the highest quality--highly motivating and very informative. We laughed, stretched, and learned simple ways to reduce the pain and tension in our bodies. The evaluations from the participants were very positive, and some commented that this was the most useful time they had ever spent at a lecture. There was only one drawback: People wanted more time with you! I hope we can convince you to return for a 4 week series in March of '97. It is a pleasure working with speakers of such a high caliber as yourself."
Debbie Sobodash
Staywell Program Coordinator, Jeep and Truck-Engineering
"I had Mr. Gifford come speak to our staff about how to prevent muscle problems that are associated with working in a dental office. In our work, stress as well as the physical demands of the different jobs makes our muscles tight and sore leading to headaches, carpal tunnel syndrome, etc. He explained why we were having pain, and showed us specific stretches and other self help methods for relief. There was no room for boredom during this exciting presentation! The information was very useful and I am very glad he came to our office. I would recommend his services to any business wishing to improve the morale and productivity of its employees."
Lori Zimmerman
Office Manager Edward Borio, D.D.S.
“Thanks so much for your presentation, "Managing Your Muscles Under Stress!” I've heard countless presenters throughout my career in continuing education, and I believe your teaching style, including your content and enthusiasm, to be of the highest caliber. Additionally, your use of audience participation and humorous stories are very effective. I wish we had more time with you! Thanks again for teaching us how to live a life with less pain and tension."
Gale Colwell
Executive Director The Community House
"The first time I saw John's program was at a brand new dental hygiene group's first CE offering. We were all nervous. Was this just another, feel good program? Were people interested? We were so pleasantly surprised when we drew a large crowd who gave rave reviews. It is interactive and fun! Different from those long lectures. Everyone participates and smiles! This is a must see—take it home and use it—program."
Bonnie Nothoff, RDH
1998-1999 Michigan Dental Hygienists Association President
"I have attended hundreds of seminars during my 20+ years as an occupational and environment safety consultant. Mr. Gifford's program is by far the best I have ever experienced. He has the remarkable gifts of making complicated information simple to understand, and to bring humor and excitment into topics that can often lead to boring lectures. He had my complete attention for every minute! His practical, common-sense instruction on how we can all prevent most of our pain and muscle tension is very much needed in today's high stress workplace. Every company would be smart to have Mr. Gifford's methods taught to its employees."
Fred Waller, R.N., C.H.S.P., C.O.H.C.
Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety Consultant
“I first heard Mr. Gifford at a convention in which I was also a speaker. In my years as a worker's compensation attorney I am a firm believer in teaching people how to prevent injuries, and I was very impressed with Mr. Gifford's presentation on how to prevent and relieve muscle tension at work. He combines humor, common sense, active participation, and enthusiasm that keeps you involved the whole time. I was so impressed with this lecture, and the timeliness of the subject, that I had Mr. Gifford speak to my law firm as well. He was very well received, as I expected. I would recommend Mr. Gifford to any convention, group, or business that is looking for a high energy presenter on a topic that applies to almost everyone...how to stay free of pain."
James Reiter
Worker's Compensation Attorney
"I took John Gifford's course on Self Help Pain Relief Techniques at the University of Detroit several years ago, and it was the most useful continuing education class I have ever attended. In fact, I have shared the trigger point techniques and stretches I learned with numbers of my patients who safe from headaches and neck pain. Furthermore, I have been able to greatly reduce the physical toll that dentistry takes on my body. In my opinion, anyone entering the dental profession or any profession, should be required to learn his methods of self-help pain relief."
Linda Fortino, DMD
"I was referred to John Gifford by a colleague of mine in the hopes he would be able to help me with my chronic back pain and headaches. I will be eternally grateful for that referral. His method of therapy, simple stretches, and suggestions on dealing with mental tension have helped me finally take control of my pain and eliminate my constant fears of when the next muscle spasm will occur. I golf, play squash, and live a very active lifestyle. I hate to think how I'd be spending my retirement had my colleague not suggested I see him. I have no doubt that my career in dentistry would have been much lees painful if I would have know this information 30 years ago. If you think you don't have time for learning his techniques, when will you have time for the pain?"
Sheldon Watnick, DDS
“The first time I saw John’s program was at a brand-new dental hygiene group’s first CE offering. We were all nervous. Was this just another feel-good program? Were people interested? We were so pleasantly surprised when we drew a very large crowd that gave rave reviews. It is interactive and fun! Different from those long lectures. Everyone participates and smiles! This is a must-see, take it home and use it program.”
Bonnie Nothoff, RDH
Past President, Michigan Dental Hygienists Association