"I absolutely love Amy and the way she presents the information!"
[from a participant from a Corporate Workshop Series] I want to thank you for the 4-part Nutrition Series Workshop. I learned so much from this workshop, including numerous ideas that I can actually incorporate at home and my daily diet. I absolutely love Amy and the way she presents the information! She’s very easy to understand and she provided us with loads of great information. It was wonderful to be able to sample the recipes that Amy shared before going out and buying all the ingredients. She was also helpful in sharing which markets had the best prices on the items we were discussing, which is much appreciated.
It was very generous of OPERS to offer this informative workshop to all of us, so I just wanted you to know how beneficial it truly was and greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
Jenni
“Life-Changing...It fed my soul”
"I took part in Amy's Women’s Clean Eating and Wellness Coaching Group last year, along side my mother, and was amazed! Every month, I could not wait to go. No matter how exhausted I was at the end of my day, I knew I would feel better if I just went to the Group. It changed so many aspects of my life in a positive way:
I learned about foods I had often seen, knew were good for me, but had no clue how to prepare them or work them into my family's food routine. I became more aware of how the foods I was eating made me feel. I learned to avoid foods that made me feel bloated or tired or even more hungry. I learned to be conscious of what I was putting in my mouth and why. No more mindless munching! It had been adding up over the years and thinking, “But I eat healthy?” I don't eat sweets, I'm a vegetarian, but still don't slim down or even worse, gain weight. Amy made me recognize my triggers for overeating.
The food Amy brought into my life was amazing. Her recipes reinvigorated my passion for cooking and sharing with my family and friends this new “clean” food. You pay now for clean healthy food so you don't pay later with your medical bills, hospital stays and endless medications for high blood pressure, diabetes, and chronic infections.
The biggest surprise for me was the group itself. Getting to know these amazing women, who led such diverse lives, each of whom was struggling to find time and a path to wellness. What I learned was that the mind was as critical to this process as what I was putting in my mouth. They way I was felling, burdened and tired, changed after each session. With the help of Amy and the group, I was able to give myself permission to let go of things from my past that prevented me from moving forward. It was as much therapy as food. It fed my soul. I felt comfortable to share my feelings and in turn, learned a great deal about myself. I was sad to have the program end. If you can't tell, I think Amy and her program are wonderful, life changing and I highly recommend them both.”~ Amy Stevens, Mother & Interior Decorator
“Until I invested in myself and realized I was worth it, I wasn’t going to make the changes I needed to!”
“Before working with Amy I struggled with night time bingeing. After 4 sessions, I stopped beating myself up at night and gave myself permission to have a "treat" if I wanted it - and I stopped the "full blown binge"... going cupboard to cupboard.
I was even able to lose those last stubborn pounds I put on during the winter!
When I look back, at the moment I made the decision to do this for myself, I feel It was the BEST decision and money I have spent on myself! I also realize now that until I invested in myself and realized I was worth it, I wasn't going to make the changes I needed to!
I highly recommend this program if you've struggled with staying on track to a healthier lifestyle, meal planning for your family, and need someone who really "gets it" and understands your day-to-day struggles and time straits! In a nutshell Amy is AMAZING!!!!” ~ Tracey Vlahos, Marketing Director (and newly certified Holistic Health Coach!)
“I gained an immense appreciation for how to shop, cook and eat more holistically!”
"Before working with Amy I wasn't aware of how little I knew about truly eating healthy. I gained an immense appreciation for how to shop, cook and eat more holistically. As a result, I was able to balance out my energy levels, slowly reduce some weight (even though that was not an initial goal for me), and be prepared for an unexpected turn in my wellness. A month after Amy's program ended I got some parasite from eating out that took my digestion for a major turn. Thankfully, I used some of what I learned in her class to help me fully recover once I was able to get rid of the parasite - by continuing a pattern of aware and healthy food choices. As a result, I'm feeling as good as I've ever felt.
I would recommend this coaching program for anyone that feels off track in their bodies and needs some friendly, loving support to learn and try new pathways to wellness. ~ Ruth Milligan, Public Speaking, Presentation and Storytelling Training and Coaching www.articulationinc.com
“I have more energy and have lost 18 pounds. And I’m still going!”
”Amy accepted me and my unhealthy lifestyle just as I was and pointed me to where I could be. The lessons I learned during the program gave me the courage to make changes that I could keep -- all without being hungry! Just four months after completing the program, I have more energy and have lost 18 pounds. And I am still going! The program definitely was worth the investment in myself."
~ Ginny Barney, City Manager (Newly Retired - WOOHOO!)
Dear Amy, I forgot to share good news with you! Jim's cholesterol has gone down below 200 ( i think 190 from 220?) and his good cholesterol and triglycerides have also changed for the better. I am so proud of him for working on his diet and so thankful to you for all of your care, concern, and obviously wisdom! We adore you! ~ Jenn & Jim, Columbus, OH
You are a total inspiration. At every session I could feel your concern and genuine interest in helping me reach my goals. You had answers for all of my questions and I loved the little gifts and treats you made me. You really tailored the whole program around what I needed and I appreciated that. You went beyond just being a "nutrition counselor" and showed me how every single part of my life fit together and how they affected each other and how that in turn affected my eating habits and how my eating habits affected everything else! ~ LeeAnna, Columbus, OH
I want to thank you for the excellent information and inspiration you provided last evening at our Women on Fire gathering. You are so refreshing. While I've appreciated wellness and holistic practices for a long time, I have really fallen away from the good practices.
Your congruence of walking the talk is impressive at many levels. Not only does your passion shine through, you have a gentle caring spirit for others. I sincerely received your desire for my wellness. Your ability to simplify information and create steps that are easy to do and keep doing is the best I've ever seen. ~ Jerry B, Columbus, OH
Amy, there were relatives that haven't seen Mollie in a year and they kept remarking how wonderful she looked and how healthy she was. I wish that you could have seen her confidence. Even through her sadness of her grandfather’s passing...she beamed with self confidence. You have given all of us such a gift. Thank you. ~ Andrea D.
You have such a gift for mentoring and coaching. What you give to me is far beyond nutrition. You inspire and motivate me in all aspects of my life. For that I thank you dearly. ~ Paula, Powell, OH
Dear Amy -- You are a healer and so empowered. It is obvious - you are a rare soul as far as so many other qualities about you. You don’t just aim to help, but to serve and heal. You have been so ridiculously helpful and resourceful and it really was divine the way I met you and the unfolding from there. I could feel when I met you that I was headed to some massive transitions/growth or something, and my entire life for the last six months has been on high speed with it all. I have so gained from your energy throughout. THANKS A MILL! I am grateful. ~Tricia, Columbus, OH
"Amy taught me to connect my occasional headache, or mild joint pain, or mood swings to the food I was putting in my body. I mean, it was obvious to me if I ate something that upset my stomach, but Amy helped me realize many more subtle connections. She coached me toward an amazing feeling of true wellness, when the body is actually functioning the way it SHOULD and all systems are happy and healthy.
The best part of the whole process was that Amy encouraged me every step of the way, on the phone, in the grocery store, even in my own kitchen. She puts her heart and soul into her practice so you feel genuinely supported and excited to try new things." ~ Marti, Columbus, OH
"Amy not only invited me to re-explore the wonderfulness of cooking at home and eating healthy, local foods, but she empowered me with the knowledge to choose the healthiest items when shopping. Now I am part of a local co-op and enjoy discovering new recipes to share with my friends and family. I would recommend the program to anyone who is interested in making better food choices and who wants to generally feel better in their life." ~ Beth, Columbus, OH
“I sought Amy's help to regain some balance and harmony in my life and couldn't have been happier with the time we spent. In addition to helping me understand my issues, she made thoughtful suggestions, recommended other sources (websites/books), and even provided me with a great book and healthy food samples. She is a wonderful and warm-hearted healer whose counsel I hold in the highest regard. I have recommended Amy to friends and will continue to do so."~ Doyle, Columbus, OH
“Amy is one of those rare people who come into your life and help you to see the world differently. She doesn't preach or lecture, but she has an amazing quality the lets her look through all the walls and filters you have for yourself and see your potential and true beauty, and she is somehow able to help you see that in yourself too!” ~ Kim, Columbus, OH
“I was an active adult and hypoglycemia started to interfere with my day to day health and activities. A healthier lifestyle became necessary as well as desirable. I needed to move from a diet of near exclusive meat and starch to something that included a better balance for my body.
Such a change seemed daunting. I felt a little panic at the thought of never eating ice cream again. In Amy I found a supportive ally motivated to be my friendly source of inspiration and ideas. We worked with foods that would work with my lifestyle and budget as well as work with my natural curiosity - but at my pace!
In the last year I gained a solid foundation for lasting change in my approach to food, cooking and eating. I have a busy career and travel schedule and eat better, more balanced than ever. Today, I am willing to experiment and reach out for new food experiences because, with Amy's help, I found the fun, and personal value, of food in my life.
The individual attention and tailoring of her program to my needs makes it all very easy to recommend to anyone that wants to improve their quality of life.
Really, no one who knows me can quite believe I eat asparagus frittatas for breakfast. I'd never purchased asparagus before last year!” ~ Jodie, Pickerington, OH