Monthly Archives: February 2012

Dallas Burlesque Festival Raises Money and Awareness

Dallas Burlesque Festival raffles artwork, shines spotlight on Chiari Malformation For the past four years, “Burlesque Week” has hit Dallas in early February, culminating with the Dallas Burlesque Festival at the House of Blues on Saturday night. Shannon Terry attended the 2011 show, and was honored at the 2012 performances, ending Saturday night, February 4. The lovely women of The Ruby Revue and the Dallas Burlesque Festival once again have used their platform, to shine...

Stephanie’s Story

Stephanie’s Story of Chiari Survival My name is Stephanie Barzellone. I am the daughter of Texas State Representative Jerry Madden. I am a wife, mother of four children, and I am also a Chiarian. My journey with Chiari malformation started on June 2, 2008, when I was injured in a work accident. The saga includes multiple visits and repeated examinations by a variety of physicians over a two year period. Three general practitioners with exams...

Jennifer’s Chiari Story

We would like to thank Jennifer Espericueta for sharing her story with us: My Chiari Story Jennifer Espericueta 34 year old female, stay at home mom, former high school teacher After regular visits to a chiropractor for 2 years for neck pain after the birth of my 2 children I finally visited a pain specialist.  That was when I was diagnosed with Chiari Malformation in June 2010.  I was shocked; this was something I had...