HEALTH COACHING TESTIMONIALS

   "To focus on weight management, I have tried everything from Atkins to WeightWatchers.  I enjoy the tailored, one-on-one coaching that Ramirez Solutions provides, instead of the group setting.  And, my health coach was so understanding and compassionate.  If I fell off the wagon one meal, or for one day, it was never the end of the world.  Instead, we would focus on a different tool to help prevent future falls.
   "Before starting the program, I felt sluggish,  my heel would hurt, and my blood pressure was high.  Now, I not only had more energy, but my pain is gone, and my blood pressure is normal,  I also have a new found confidence.  I have never before worn clothes without sleeves, but I recently attended a wedding in a sleeveless ensemble.
   "Ramirez Solutions is completely custom and really cares about you!" 
~Melinda

   "I have never tried any other weight management programs than Ramirez Solutions.  When we started this,one of my biggest challenges was getting in my dark leafy greens (DLGs) before my meat.  Now, it's automatic.  When I go out to eat, I instantly try to figure out the best way to get in my DLGs.  My sister watched me put my DLGs ahead of the rest of the meal, became inspired, and now she is 18 pounds lighter due to this one simple trick!  Instead of us eating four slices of pizza a piece, we'll start with a big salad, and only eat two slices. 
   "Ramirez Solutions has helped me with  more food practical tools.  One tool that helped me was to get in the habit of making my serving of meat the size of the palm of my hand instead of the size of my plate. 
   "I was so not flexible.  My mentor told me, 'I will only be as old as I am inflexible,' so I wanted to learn yoga.  The yoga moves were a challenge for me.   After going through two Ramirez Solutions' programs, I am much more flexible and haven’t pulled a muscle in months." 
~Don

   "I knew I needed some help to be successful with nutritious eating. I had tried NutriSystem in the past, but didn’t like that system because it was too much food for me and I didn’t want to eat pre-packaged foods.  The Ramirez Solutions' series appealed more to me because it was a personalized nutrition plan that easily adapted to our lifestyle.  I also liked the accountability, and it wasn't overwhelming. 
   "In the beginning, I would have thought that the most challenging part was to add in walking.  As it turns out, it was exercising with weights that was the real challenge. 
   "There were several tricks that I learned along the way to help me stay focused.  The first was to make nutrient rich smoothies when I didn't feel like eating a full meal.  I also learned how to choose healthier options to the food I was eating.  Then, to make sure I got my walking in, I would keep my walking shoes in the car with me.  Before, the question was, 'Where are we going to eat?'  But now that has transformed into, 'Where are we going to walk,' and we do both.  
   "After completing the series, the greatest payoffs for me are not only the number of pounds that I lost, but the fact that I feel so much better and have a greater amount of energy.  My self-esteem and confidence have improved as well.  I lost 12 pounds during the first series."
~Anne, age 64

   "Ramirez Solutions' eight week series was awesome in the way that it was individualized specifically for me. In the past, I have tried following Weight Watchers, but I didn't like that it was the same protocol for every one. For a time I sought advice from a PhD in nutritionist to help with my weight management, but I like the holistic approach of Ramirez Solutions. They provide good eating tips that have helped change my relationship with food. Also, I looked forward to my personalized educational emails and the FaceTime every week as motivation in addition to the accountability. It made it enjoyable versus intimidating or burdensome. 
   "The most challenging part of the series for me was to implement movement.  I was already trying to accomplish so many other personal regiments, that finding time for this was difficult. "Two of the greatest helps I found to keep on track was the food logging and accountability.  There, I was able to check my daily sugar intake chart.  Also, food prep and traveling tips were greatly beneficial through the work week.  Between all of that and writing my weekly plan, I was set! 
   "In this series, the biggest pay off for me was finally being able to get veggies in my daily diet.  After a few weeks, I had reduced my sugar intake and was feeling fabulous.  I will keep that, and ultimately, I foresee myself continuing the habit of getting up earlier.  This allows me time to center myself and prepare for the day.  It’s almost like stealing time."
~Carmen  

90 Minute Massage Testimonials

"A 90-minute massage is the ultimate treat for yourself.  It allows plenty of time to take care of muscle areas that need attention, but also allows plenty of time to heal the soul as well.  The mental and emotional release that accompanies the muscle release of tension is so very important and Amanda is a true healer at both.
 Whenever I can manage it, I always go with the 90 minutes to truly take care of myself."
~Carol Zboreak, Client for over 12 years

"Why a 90-minute massage?  A 30-minute massage can take care of a trouble spot or just be overall soothing; a 60-minute massage is twice the soothing, twice the relaxing, and twice as much time to concentrate on a problem area. . .but a 90-minute massage not only leaves me feeling completely relaxed, but the greater amount of time spent on problem areas results in prolonged results - I find that my usual aches and pains do not recur nearly as quickly, i.e. the massage "holds".  HUGE fan of Amanda's massages. . .and 90 minutes is absolute heaven!"
~Sue Chalek

"If I've had a particularly hard week at work or just feeling like I'm a bit more stressed than usual I like to get a 90 minute massage.  While 60 minutes is a good amount of time for a full body, the extra 30 minutes really feels like a good escape and I get fully relaxed.  The funny thing is that during the massage I don't even know it's any longer than usual.  Probably because I enjoy my time with Amanda so much I don't want it to end."
~Penny Hendry

"I LOVE getting 90 minute massages! Having longer than an hour massage allows my mind to relax more fully during the actual massage, and my body, especially my shoulders and back, definitely feel the results for days afterwards.  I highly recommend a 90 minute massage.  Try it once and you'll never go back to 60 minutes!"
~Liz Gembecki (a client of Amanda's for over 10 years)

"I sometimes book for 90 to 120 minutes because that allows time for sustained deep tissue work on specific areas and essentially more thorough therapy."
~Ben

"As a client of Amanda's for over five years, I have to say you are always in 'good hands' with Amanda." 
~Gary D