Working with Christine has turned my life back around. I have my heath and my happiness back! For about a year and a half, I was battling symptoms that kept getting worse no matter how hard I tried to research and fix them. I had scratch-like rashes all over my body at all times of the day, persistent acne, chronic constipation that could not even be relieved with laxatives, chronic UTI's (every 3 months) and other vaginal infections, extreme dark circles under my eyes, and countless other symptoms. Additionally, I would wake up with extreme nausea and headaches, almost as if I was hungover from alcohol, the majority of the week that would leave me bedridden for hours until the early afternoons. I had no energy and could see myself looking sicker everyday, but had no answers. When my dad recommended me to Christine, I thought it was worth a shot and I was so desperate for answers. Christine was so amazingly thoughtful and listened so intently as I talked to her about when my symptoms started and the progression of it all. She asked questions and dove deep into all possibilities. I was so grateful even after our first meeting because she listened and offered more insight than any of the 10 doctors I had seen in the past year. I had finally felt heard and had hope that everything was going to get better.
Christine's plan allows you to skip the guessing game when it comes to food sensitivities. I had began to suspect I would need to change my diet and went gluten free and started eating a lot of rice and chickpea products. After the food sensitivity test, I learned that I was actually sensitive to those things, not wheat! No wonder I kept feeling sick. At any rate, the diet is very restrictive the first 10 days and my symptoms even worsened after a few days on the diet. But, Christine was really there for me and told me to keep going and that that was normal. Even though I had never been on a restricted diet before, I was determined to get the best possible outcome from this diet plan. Fast forward to the end of the first month and my symptoms had decreased by about half. Two months later, I felt back to my old self...it was a miracle! Although it was tough socially being on such a restricted diet, it was completely worth it. Now, I have been able to slowly add in the foods that I know I am sensitive too and am just making more conscious choices about what's good for my particular body when I grocery shop and order food out. The sense of control over my symptoms and understanding the reason why they occur has given me such relief. I understand why the flare ups occur and what to do to bring them back down. Additionally, although sometimes pricey, I also completely recommend following through with all of her supplement recommendations. Christine is brilliant because she looks at your labs extensively and customizes a supplement regimen for your own personal healing. I personally credit the supplements as a major part of my healing (i.e. was sensitive to gluten at the beginning of this journey because of my permeable gut lining but because of taking a certain supplement I am now completely able to eat all of the bread I want!)
Christine is one of a kind because she answers emails promptly and with well thought out answers and advice. She thinks outside the box and you truly feel cared for and feel hope that things will get better when working with her. I truly recommend her to anyone feeling sick without an explanation. She gave me my energy back and I owe her everything! I cannot say enough good things about my experience this year with Christine! She is kind, intelligent, and respectful. Thank you so much for your hard work, Christine!! read more