Your yoga classes are the best money I've ever spent! I sleep well and feel so great for days after each class. Can't beat it! If I go to the doctor and complain about pain, all they do is prescribe pills, and I'm not into that. Medication rarely works for me.

I just thought I'd mention why I need to thank you.  I have interstitial cystitis, which is associated with bladder and belly pain.  During your yoga class, I notice my discomforts completely evaporate, especially during the meditation portion. I think it has to do with the controlled breathing and state of relaxation. This has been a godsend for me, as a way to get pain relief. I'm in absolute bliss by the time I walk out of your class! I plan to continue because the benefits are golden to me. The experience has actually saved me money- seriously!  – Louise, age 50

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"I recommend Jill because she takes a holistic approach to wellbeing.  Through her program, I learned about the effects of caffeine, sugars, fat and water on mood swings and sleeping habits.

I achieved better sleep patterns, more energy, and eventually phased out anti-anxiety medications.  I believe wellness coaching, with its simple techniques and no-nonsense practical advice, was part of the solution of recovering from depression." - Giovanni F.

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 "I enthusiastically recommend Jill as a Health Coach because she has a lot of knowledge about creating healthy eating habits to share with anyone wanting to make a change and looking to find a balanced approach to nutrition and health.

Challenged with cooking for family that includes a vegetarian and a child with a dairy allergy, I’d come to dread 5pm every night.  Avoiding cooking dinner and the accompanying guilt wasn’t working for me anymore.  Jill introduced me to new foods such as kale and quinoa, and our trip together to the grocery store was an eye-opening experience! 

Through working with Jill, I discovered I’d been in a food rut and that I enjoy being an adventurous cook, even if it means the spring rolls fall apart the first time I serve them!  It was really helpful to focus on my health and set weekly goals for change.  Introducing new, quality foods into our family’s meals reduced my cravings for quick hits of flavor from junk food – I’ve upgraded my food choices and am more satisfied."  –Kristin K.

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Years of eating to fill emotional voids – in essence using food to celebrate the ups and downs of life led me to turning 33 and being the largest I’ve been in my life.  Growing up in a family that did not place a value on eating balanced meals, fresh fruits and vegetables were limited, and processed foods were plenty.  I needed a new outlook on nutrition and how to incorporate a new way of looking at food.  I needed something I could blend in slowly.  I knew a major, immediate change would be hard for me to maintain.                                               

Jill allowed me to move forward at my own pace – while gently pushing me ahead.  She appeared to instinctively know when to back off and let me realize things on my own, and when to call me out on excuses.  I never felt like a failure, in fact, every small “win” was celebrated.  This was a very positive approach.  I am someone who thrives in positive situations.  If I am feeling bad about myself – I give up.  I never felt like Jill was judging me or making me feel guilty.  I felt like we were working together.

Getting a hold of my long-time struggles with food is an achievement that I am very proud of.  Even during stressful situations, I now find myself reaching for loved ones instead of a bowl of ice cream, or package of candy.  - John H.

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