Overcoming Adversity

About DHWI

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Positive Power

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Founder

Dr. Farber has had his fair share of trauma and each time emerged mentally and physically stronger. At the age of thirteen he was diagnosed with arthritis. But this didn’t stop him from competing in several different sports including track and field, long-distance running and martial arts. At age thirty, a recurrence of the arthritis left him bedridden and unable to sit or walk. Eventually with a healthy mind, body, spirit and diet, he was able to fully recover without any limitations. Dr. Farber later suffered a blown-out lumbar disc and lost muscle control and sensation in both his legs. He underwent urgent back surgery and afterwards was told that he may be permanently disabled. He completed a spinal cord rehabilitation program and was able to recover the ability to walk without assistance and eventually went back to competing and winning martial arts tournaments. A few years later, following a car accident, Dr. Farber had a compressed spinal cord in his neck, lost muscle control and sensation in both his arms and again required urgent surgery for a cervical spine fusion. He completed spinal cord rehabilitation for a second time to fully regain his strength and mobility.

As one of many people to find there is life after divorce, Dr. Farber emerged happy and healthy. As a single father he has maintained fabulous relationships with his three teenage daughters.

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Overcoming Adversity
Family and Beliefs