"Working with Vanessa has been nothing short of transformational for me. She is compassionate and insightful. Her techniques help catalyze growth and inquiry. Her gift of intuition aids in every aspect of the work. She provides concrete tools to assist me as I work to attain my goals. Vanessa makes me believe in possibility. Working with her has been a pleasure and my life has been enriched just by knowing her. I could not have hoped for a better coaching relationship."
Julia D.
Law School Administrator
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"Vanessa has been integral in my ability to provide Laney College students with a comprehensive workshop series. Her expertise in diet and healthy living is delivered with genuine concern for the needs of a diverse audience. Students consistently rated Vanessa's presentation and preparedness as excellent. When asked what you would change about the workshop one student said, "Make it mandatory!" I agree. Vanessa teaches the science and soul of strong minds and bodies, inspiring people to act and make changes for the better."
Daniel Swafford
Mentor and Tutor Coordinator
Laney College, Project Bridge, Oakland. CA
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"I met with Vanessa at a time when I was seeking clarity both about the direction my life was taking and an injury that I had recently sustained which didn't seem to be healing. Right away she was able to tap into the connection between what was happening in several other areas in my life and what was happening with my body. It was like having someone present me with a map which, once I saw it, I realized had already been there, but I had been unable to see for myself. It's clear in meeting with her that she holds the highest vision for people's potential as she works with them.
Nina F.
Holistic Health Educator
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"Vanessa’s guest lecture on Holistic Approaches to Stress Management was without a doubt one of the highlights of the semester. With humor and ease, she was immediately able to create a comfortable atmosphere in my classroom, engaging even the shyest students. Because of her expertise in nutrition and holistic health, Vanessa was able to offer us a very comprehensive workshop that provided my students with applicable and feasible stress reducing strategies. I hope that she will become a regular fixture in my class in the future."
Nils Moe
Adjunct Faculty Psychology Dept SFSU
Program Coordinator Senior Surf, Inc.
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"I really enjoyed and appreciated your intuitive session with me. I was impressed by the way in which you maintained a very ethical and empowering, service-oriented dynamic the whole time, emphasizing my role in determining outcomes and my responsibility (and capability) in answering my own questions, to some extent.
The professional content you mentioned has been immensely helpful and focusing - THANK YOU. I needed that so very much. Yay! Thanks again for making my world and my life a better place.
Kendra Mellinger, M.A.
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"My energy is now totally different and the results are stunning. I have managed to get my work and school opportunities to work out exactly as I hoped. I've noticed such a change in personal relationships with women the past couple weeks once I started doing this. It really blows my mind. One session with you is worth six months of therapy."
Daniel E., Rabbi & Lawyer
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"Meeting with Vanessa was both eye-opening and helped to bring home answers to questions I had been struggling with. It was an amazing experience. Our session has made me look at both the way I view myself and the way I interact with others in a completely new way. What is different about Vanessa is that with her special [intuitive] gift, she is able to incorporate so much more into a session than simply asking questions. She is able to see you at your core right away, so the life-changing work begins immediately."
Christine Garvin, MA, NE, Living holistically...with a sense of humor
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"Vanessa’s ‘Wellness for Life’ workshop at our annual staff retreat was very well received. Not only did the participants speak with praise about the content of the workshop, many of them commented on Vanessa’s supportive style. I saw a group of stressed employees emerge from a 1 ¼ hour workshop relaxed and glowing!
One participant told me, “Vanessa is kind and approachable. I spoke with her afterward, and her observations were very insightful.” Several others mentioned they would use the information gained to improve their health and wellness. Her style is welcoming and supportive, her knowledge extensive. I recommend Vanessa for individual and group work in any area of wellness."
Rita Sever
Human Resources Director
Community Action Partnership of Sonoma County
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"Vanessa has the amazing ability to cut right to the heart of whatever issue I am dealing with, and to provide a context for my understanding how to move foward. Her insight is extremely valuable, and I would recommend her to anyone seeking clarity in their lives."
Nathan W.
Entrepreneur and Healer
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"My session with Vanessa changed the course of my life. Having tried many healing modalities, I was impressed with Vanessa's abilities to cut straight to the core of my issues. Warm and empathic, Vanessa validates and affirms the individual's choice, whilst offering encouragement and resources that are valuable and informative. I felt truly supported. She has an innate gift for healing, a caring nature and a wonderful sense of lightness and joy in all her work."
Tracy M.
Creative Artist
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"While working with Vanessa through her Get Healthy program, I was able to go further towards making positive changes in my life than I've ever been able to go before. I grew spiritually and emotionally through this process and always left our sessions feeling excited about what was next in line in life. Thanks Vanessa!"
Erin Loughlin @ small things...I've been meaning to tell you
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" The most beneficial piece of the Get Clear series for me was distinguishing intuition from fear. I often refer back to what you said during the class when I'm faced with a choice. I check in with myself to see if it's fear or intuition that's leading me. That has been an extremely helpful tool."
Sarah, @theresourcediva
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"Did you ever have one of those realizations after which everything was the same and yet nothing was the same? The biggest aha led me to realize that I was never going to allow myself to be content where I was at - in any area of my life - because the place I wanted to reach was 'out there.' The Get Healthy program helped me to see that I was happy exactly where I was at."
Elizabeth Halt @ Retinal Perspectives
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"You are worth your weight in gold."
Licia "To thine own self be true" Berry, Artist, Teacher, Writer
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"My sessions with Vanessa over the last four years have all happened at crucial turning points in my life. With compassionate and down to earth wisdom Vanessa is able to help me see where and how my thought and belief patterns are holding me back, and also help me to feel more reassured of where I am in my life. I noticed in the last session that she is less inclined to intuit what might happen in my future or what road is best for me to take than to show me the tools to for nurturing and trusting my own intuition on the choices ahead of me. I am constantly amazed and inspired by her growth and ability to guide others on their path to wellness!"
Thea Izzi, Jewelry designer and Artist, Thea Izzi Jewelry Design
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