• Clients
• Classes/ workshops

“I’m not sure if you’ll remember me.  I’m a G____ employee who contacted you through KGA in January of this year. I hope that you would like to get an update on my condition."

I was very overweight (less so now) with high blood pressure and high cholesterol.  Well, Sheila, it’s been just over three months and I’ve lost over thirty(!) pounds.  I realize that I still have a long way to go but it is so encouraging to see these results.  I walk almost every day and am happy that the nice weather is here because it is so much more pleasurable walking outside.  My blood pressure has been great – 115/70 to 125/80…

…I had my cholesterol levels checked recently.  My total cholesterol plummeted from 255 to 134!!!!!!  Triglycerides dropped from 247 to 87, HDL remained about the same (37 from 38), LDL dropped from158 to 86, and my cholesterol-to-HDL ratio dropped from 6.71 to 3.62.  The doctor is so pleased – she took me off the Lipitor right away and scheduled me for another cholesterol check in a month to keep an eye on it.

How do I feel?  Oh so much better!!!!!!  My energy level is way up and I don’t get those spells in the afternoon where I feel exhausted anymore.  And I fit into clothes that I haven’t been able to wear in a very long time!

"I want to thank you for all your help!  I’m certain that I couldn’t have done it without you!  Thank you for making a big difference in my life.  I am forever grateful.”  Tracy

“I want to thank you again for your invaluable help these past two years.  I feel that I’ve made much progress and I couldn’t have done it without you.  I’m especially grateful that you noticed my gluten intolerance.  I had been coming to that conclusion hesitantly on my own, but wouldn’t have gone to a gluten-free diet without your intervention and help."

Thank you for being so patient with me.  I’ve come a long way with your help and I appreciate it so much!”  M  P

“Couldn’t let this joyous season pass without sending you a special “thank you” for everything: your support, encouragement, motivation, and especially for “caring.”  I look back on this year as “the year of the renaissance” for me.  I feel fortunate to associate not only with a knowledgeable, professional lady, but a “real person.”"  E  R

 “Not just anyone could get me to change, but your caring and understanding have helped me to be a happier and healthier person.  You’re special to me.  Thank you for being there.”  Diane

You taught me a great many things about foods and their relation to my body.  Although I’m still not the picture of health, I am eating better and smarter and feel better for it.  I continue to explore the health food sections in the stores and have especially enjoyed your recipes!”  C  R

“I am one of your fans from The Wellness Community and I wanted to use this holiday card as an opportunity to thank you for your very informative and helpful classes on nutrition.  You’ve opened my eyes to a whole new way of eating and cooking that is not only fun, but it’s also rejuvenating!  Since I adopted the diet you recommend for cancer patients, I’ve been sleeping much better, avoiding all headaches and maintaining a constant energy level throughout the day.  Despite the grimness of my diagnosis – I have a fatal form of non-Hodjkin’s lymphoma – your dietary recommendations have given me a new lease on life!  Thank you so much for your excellent lectures at The Wellness Community.”  M 

 “Once again you’ve outdone yourself!  On behalf of The Wellness Community-Greater Boston, I want to thank you for the wonderful job you did in presenting the workshop on “Nutrients, Herbs & Supplements.”  All of the responses to the questionnaire were very positive.”  P T , Assistant Program Director

“Thanks again for your great presentation.  Everyone really enjoyed it!  The feedback was very positive.”  Kathy, Boston College

“Thank you so much for speaking at the PAB meeting.  They loved you!!  This is the first time we have had an educational presentation and the feedback was great.  One of the physicians said one of the reasons she doesn’t discuss nutrition with her patients is because of her lack of knowledge.  She said your presentation was very informative and interesting…  I look forward to collaborating with you in the future.” Meghan, TWC-GB

 “Thank you for participating in the Boston Polio Clinic.  You are very talented and we love having you on board.  People were thrilled with your talk and want you to return.  Thanks!”  JS, Medical Director, Spaulding Framingham Outpatient Center

“Thank you for your presentation on “Nutrition and the Immune System” at our Celebration of Life / National Cancer Survivors Day.  Your  workshop was attended by more than one hundred and fifty participants, cancer patients and their families.

 “Without exception, the evaluations were “Excellent” and we heard many specific comments about how helpful you had been.  Some examples of written comments were: “She made a confusing topic clear.  A first.”  “I found this workshop very helpful in thinking about what I can do for myself.  Especially now that my chemotherapy is over, I am looking for ways to be active in my care.”  HH, Chief, Oncology Social Work, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

“I want to thank you again for participating in the library’s “Look Here First” series.  Your presentation was exceptional – well organized, engaging and informative.  And you handled the diverse questions with ease and grace.  I hope we can work together again.” MW, Framingham Public Library