"After 18 years of stomach and joint pain - it's gone!"
“When I met Christine, I had been suffering for over 18 years with what the doctors called IBS. I had such problematic joint pain that it was difficult for me to open a bottle of water. Christine designed a cleanse to help identify the problem foods for me. It turned out I have a wheat/gluten allergy that has been aggravating my digestion and joint pain all this time. After years of stomach pain, gas, and bloating, I am happy to say I have been pain free for over 2 months! My rheumatologist is amazed that my joint pain is gone and she released me from her care. This is a huge success for me. I used to crave sugar all the time and now my cravings are gone! In addition, I now remember to enjoy myself and take more time for me. It’s a good place to be. I have Christine to thank for helping me get to the heart of the matter.”
-Joann, Salon Owner, 56
"Ice cream cravings gone, a clear head, and finally lost those stubborn 20 pounds!"
“Before working with Christine, I had been trying to lose these 20 pounds for 4 years. I was struggling with candida and a sluggish thyroid. My head was foggy and I didn’t have enough energy to get anything done. I didn’t feel like myself. Christine helped me find the foods that work best for MY body. I have felt better in the last 3 months than I have in the last 3 years! I am eating healthier, and my cravings for ice cream are totally gone. My head is clearer, I can get things done, and I stay on task at work MUCH better. I have lost 20 pounds and everyone keeps telling me I look great. It’s wonderful to feel like myself again. Thank you for an awesome 6 months – I have learned so much and enjoyed everything!”
-Monica, 40, Naturalist/Environmental Educator, Great Meadows
"Acid reflux gone, 20 pounds lighter and no asthma inhaler - all without gluten!"
“I have had a lot of positive changes since I took wheat/gluten out of my food choices while in Christine’s group. After years suffering with acid reflux, weight gain, and asthma, I feel lighter and cleaner on the inside. It seems like my internal system is working the way it is supposed to. My knees and ankles don't ache and my head is much less congested. I also have not had to use my asthma inhaler in almost 2 months! Just to add icing to my cake...since I started working with Christine, I have lost close to 20 pounds. Thank you Christine!!!!”
-Mary, Special Education Teacher, 46
"I lost 40 pounds in only 4 months!"
“I have made so many positive changes in my life as a result of working with Christine in the six-month program. After only 4 months, I lost 40 pounds. All my friends and family asked me what I was doing to lose the weight. The most important change I made was to stop eating junk. I eat healthier now, I am much happier and I think positively instead of negatively. I feel calmer and have less anxiety, which means that the chronic stomach problems I have had all my life are finally getting better. I decided to continue to work with Christine for ongoing support with the changes I am making. Thank you Christine!”
-Debbie, 31
"Christine shared with us small things that lead to magnificent results and holistic improvement!"
“Christine was part of our Staff Wellness Week at Circle of Care. I wanted her to talk to us (mostly women) about simple steps we can take to live a healthier more balanced and “well” life. She did that and MORE! Christine shared with us small things that we can modify in our daily living, eating and overall “being” that can produce magnificent results and holistic improvement! The ladies in my office were raving about Christine’s workshop and some signed up for her consultation and plan to attend her upcoming women’s club. Christine is very knowledgeable and the best part of her approach is that nothing she recommended for us to try will require much effort or sacrifice. Being social workers, most of the women in my office are looking for ways to better take care of themselves so as to be of greater good to the families we service. With Christine’s help, we are all well on our way!"
-Elizabeth Cano, Community Resource Manager, Circle of Care, Passaic County
"My life is completely different and it's easier to be healthy"
“My life is completely different than when I began Christine’s group. I have drastically changed and made positive progress in my primary food areas, including career and relationships. I am more focused on myself now and I even quit my corporate job to become a health coach! Although I’m going through a tough transition in my life, I’m still making sure that I take care of my health. I have lost 12 pounds in 3 months! It’s easier to be healthy now that I have a binder full of healthy recipes from Christine. I have been cooking many more fresh, whole foods and I’ve also upgraded my sweets. I've noticed that my taste buds have changed and I’m not enjoying refined sugars like I used to – so I don’t even want them! Thank you, Christine, for all of your help and support. It has really helped me through this difficult time in my life. You’ve been very inspiring, motivating, knowledgeable, helpful and fun!”
-Seryna, 31, Health Coach-in-training, Rockaway, NJ, Women’s Health Group participant
“You are a great inspiration. After attending your classes, I think about my meals more and am being more mindful as I eat. Feel free to use my email to show people how you influenced my life.”
-Val Golden, Artist and Art Instructor, 62
“I am very appreciative of this group and having invested in myself. It has been very inspiring and helpful to me. I feel lighter now, no heaviness inside, and my body seems to work and feel better. I am very conscious of what I eat and how I feel. I am not craving candy and cakes like I used to. I drink much less soda and more water. I am very conscious of what I 'consume' and how it affects my body in all ways. I am having fun testing new foods on my sons and seeing their reactions. I am making much better food choices, and looking for healthy snacks and foods to eat. I am so grateful for your group, thank you from the bottom of my being!”
-Mary, 45, Developmental Interventionist, Westwood, NJ, Women’s Health Group participant
“When I first came to Christine’s group, I was ordering take-out food every night. Now, I am cooking several nights a week – and finding healthy choices at the health food store to bring home. I have a higher energy level and don’t need to take naps to get through the day. I am incorporating more healthy choices in my life – both food-related and non-food related. Thank you for your helpful and energetic counseling!”
-Nancy, 55, Rockaway, NJ, Women’s Health Group participant
"Participating in this group has taught me a lot about the effects of food on my body and how to deal with cravings in a healthy way. I am more aware of healthy food. Thank you for your inspirational and effective counseling!”
-Gale, 54, Rockaway, NJ, Women’s Health Group participant
"This program is the pill for more energy, healthy thoughts, motivation to cook well and exercise"
“Working with Christine over the past 6 months has helped me to realize that being balanced is a practice. It doesn’t happen overnight. I used to tell my doctor that I wish there was a pill for energy, healthy thoughts, motivation to cook well for myself and to consistently exercise. This is the pill. This program, this journey, this practice.
It’s always a process – when life changes you have to change too. And Christine helped me to discover that for myself.”
-Melissa, 38
"I've lost 25 pounds in less than 3 months"
“It may sound corny, but I truly am living proof that you CAN eliminate food addictions through a few simple, smart eating habits. Christine's way of nutritional counseling helped to change my overall attitude about food. For years I ate mindlessly, using my body as a dumping ground for a lot of excesses and junk food. When I finally decided to respect my body, I chose to fuel it ONLY with high quality food: more fresh fruit and vegetables, more organic anything, more whole grains, and a drastic reduction in refined sugars, fried foods, and dairy products. Plus, I stopped eating "seconds" and stopped my late night snacking. The results are really amazing: I totally lost my cravings for fast food, sweets, and salty foods. I don't need antacids to get to sleep anymore. My legs and feet no longer swell up in the afternoon, and my ankles look nice and human again! I've lost 25 pounds in less than 3 months. It's a healthy rate of loss and I'm confident it will continue. Best of all, no drugs (over the counter or Rx) were needed...I did it all thanks to eating smart food in a smarter way.”
-Florence, 50, Women's Health Group Participant
“After working with Christine, I have seen an increase in energy and an increase in the time and thought I put into myself. I’ve lost about 13 pounds, am making healthier food choices, and less likely to give into food cravings. The changes that I’ve implemented as a result of this program are changes that I will keep for life. Thank you.”
-Jen, 31, Women's Health Group Participant
“I’ve experimented with a lot of new foods and recipes, and have seen great improvements with my stomach pain. Trying new foods, changing my routine and also attempts at eliminating some foods have helped me understand better what my body responds to. I’ve learned to focus more on myself, and to make the right choices for my body from both a nutrition and emotional perspective. Overall I feel a lot more balanced – still working on maintaining that, but know that I have the tools to keep things on a positive track.”
-Dana, 31
“Before starting Christine’s program, I was feeling un-focused and needed an energy boost. This program really helped me achieve that energy boost by being more mindful and purposeful.”
-Beth
“Christine helped me achieve better balance with not only my diet but also other areas of my life, including career, relationships and home life. She provided me a better understanding of my nutritional needs, helping me anticipate and reduce cravings, prepare balanced and healthy meals, and to explore vegetables and grains beyond my usual comfort zone. Christine also helped me understand the interconnectivity of all areas in my life, showing me how a diet can influence your feelings and actions, and how events in your life can affect your health.”
-Jason, 35
“I worked with Christine for six very fruitful months. After each session I felt so upbeat about my progress. The sessions were not just about food choices; they addressed my personal life and well being as well. Christine offered the tools to help me feel accomplished, challenged, confident and educated about food choices and life choices. At the beginning of the program Christine asked me to list three goals. Through the steady counseling and suggested recipes, I accomplished all three goals by the end of the six month program. I have more energy, am more apt to think outside the box and definitely more confident. Thank you, Christine!”
-Linda, 58, Montgomery Township
