CLIENT STORIES
CLIENT: Nicole M.
“She is living proof that you do not have to go through life feeling unwell - actually feeling good in your mind and body is achievable despite a prior diagnosis or roadblocks in your wellness journey that make you think this it’s an impossible feat. Michelle's energy is so warm and bright, she instantly makes you feel comfortable to share your story and trust her through the process. It is abundantly clear that her past experience led her to this work, so she really gets it! Whatever you are going through she has probably been there herself. That relatability is so helpful when working with a practitioner. I had a really wonderful experience working with Michelle.
From day one of working together she was so invested in making me feel better from the inside out. What I thought was impossible, she tackled head on and with complete confidence that we would figure it all out. I was struggling with a host of Hashimotos side effects, extreme bloating, digestive issues, constipation, energy depletion and insomnia. My body was living in fight or flight and any slight bit of stress would disrupt my digestion on a daily basis, leading to a plethora of issues. I am someone who was already so focused on a healthy lifestyle, eating very little processed food, following a plant based diet and working out regularly - yet I still felt awful most days. After years of trying all of the health and wellness trends and tricks, I finally reached out to Michelle and it was the best decision! She worked with me on my diet, making very minor but impactful adjustments and developed an extensive supplementation protocol specific to my needs. The benefits I felt after a few weeks on this protocol were shocking - greatly reduced bloating, amazing digestion and elimination. I went from feeling like I had to nap after every meal to feeling energized and back to my old self again. Added benefits were great skin, hair and nails!! Michelle was so focused in our weekly sessions, noting everything we discussed on my chart for me to refer to for the coming week. I still refer to these notes now that our regular sessions are complete - my health bible! She was always on hand if I was having a flare up, or a bad day and needed some advice. Michelle is an extremely supportive person to have in your corner. I am forever grateful that I got to work with Michelle and the guidance she has given me is invaluable. Her only goal is to make you feel your best, physically, emotionally and mentally. In addition to all of the knowledge and advice she shares, she is a really lovely person to work with and I trust her completely - which has rarely been the case for me when investigating these health challenges. “
CLIENT: Emily H.
“Alissa has been instrumental in my healing journey. She is a gifted professional who takes the time to understand her clients from the inside out. Alissa has given me practical, effective tools to use in my day-to-day life that have significantly improved my anxiety symptoms. I have seen very real change in my life since beginning my work with her just over six months ago. I HIGHLY recommend Alissa to anyone who is struggling, or to anyone who feels that they are meant for more without knowing where to start. Apart from her professional knowledge and skills, Alissa is friendly, warm and easy to get along with. I will take the valuable lessons that I have learned from her and carry them with me for life!”
CLIENT: Emily S.
“Michelle came into my life at a time where I truly needed her the most. After a loss in the family, Michelle helped me get back into a routine and healed me from the inside out. Throughout our time together, Michelle was PATIENT, non-judgmental, kind and motivating. She made me want to help myself and really do the work. She healed so many of my stomach problems and made me look at my health through a new lens. Since working with Michelle, I no longer take medications that aren't good for me, I put my health and wellness first, and I continue everything I learned from our time together. I truly counted down the days until each session. I recommend everyone I know to Michelle. She doesn't just help one issue. She helped me physically and mentally and I look at medication, life and food much differently now. I've been to many nutritionists in the past and never found anyone like Michelle. Michelle's calming voice and energy, constant motivation, and words of advice will help so many people in the future. I could not recommend Michelle enough!”
CLIENT: Nick F.
“I have always been someone who is very cynical when it comes to therapy or life coaches, but luckily I knew and trusted Alissa enough to reach out to Ouer Own when I got myself into a dark place mentally. Thank God I did. She is so dialed-in to the way reality operates for us and how each of us plug into it and play our part in creating it. She has such a talent for listening - REALLY listening - to what you are saying, and drill down to isolate the root cause(s) of your issue and heal you from the root to truly change your life. Every time she has worked with me, her ability to articulate such complex subjects always grounds me and pulls me back from a dark place. Now, often times when I catch my thoughts wandering the wrong way, I’m able to recall her words and snap myself back into reality. I absolutely think anyone who is not waking up every day feeling happy with themselves or where they are at in life would benefit tremendously from working with her”
CLIENT: Ally H.
“Working with Alissa is hands down one of the best decisions I have ever made. She has truly been instrumental in my growth in so many areas of my life. The shift I have felt internally has helped me truly blossom as person who knows her worth, a feeling I was always striving for, but had not embodied until our work together. Having Alissa coaching me and being of the utmost support on this journey has truly been life changing.”
CLIENT: Mady E.
“When I first started working with Alissa, I felt stuck, and completely lacked confidence and self-worth. Alissa gave me actionable tools and tips to put into practice every week, tailored to my unique challenges and circumstances, to help me overcome habits and beliefs that have been with me for years. The work I did with Alissa challenged me, made me look within, and tap into places I never had before, so I could take back my own power. Within a matter of weeks, I started to see (big!!!) positive changes in my life. I accepted an amazing new role and left a job that was mentally and emotionally draining, moved to a new city, and have never felt happier or more myself. I only wish I could have started working with her sooner, it has truly been life-changing”
CLIENT: Allie R.
“When I reached out to Michelle, I had no idea that just eight months later, I would look at my life in a completely different light. Since working with Michelle, not only have I overcome the debilitating symptoms of chronic lyme disease, but I have overcome all that it took from me. Our weekly sessions are what have gotten me through the darkest period of my life. I have gone from being stuck at home unable to function, to traveling the country and feeling free. Not only has she helped me develop a happier and healthier relationship with food, but she has taught me that I can regain control of my health, and in turn, my life. Michelle has helped me understand myself and look inward to understand who it is I really am. She has helped me develop a healthier mindset and overcome the anxiety that was a result of unstable health. With a clearer mind, I am able to focus more on my health and create the healthy lifestyle both mentally and physically I have always dreamed of. Michelle has helped me develop boundaries on both a personal and professional level that help elevate my health and quality of life. No words can begin to express the gratitude I feel for all she has instilled in me. Forever thankful and so excited to continue aligning with her guidance into who I was meant to be.”
CLIENT: Danielle R.
“Michelle is not only an excellent holistic dietitian, but a gifted energy guide. Earlier this year, Michelle helped me to completely heal several digestive and energy issues I had long been struggling with through nutrition and lifestyle changes. As part of our work together, she also helped me to develop an effective self-care/mindfulness practice, which not only supported the healing of my digestive issues, but completely shifted my mindset (higher level of self awareness and trust, increased optimism and confidence to pursue growth opportunities in alignment with evolving self, more at peace with things out of my control, the confidence to let go of things that no longer serve me).
A few months later, I found myself dealing with several emotionally heavy and significant life events and craving energetic guidance. I immediately reached out to Michelle, feeling so strongly in my heart and soul (driven by our past work together) that she would be the trusted light to help me get clarity on the issues I was wrestling with and expand into areas where I was feeling so blocked. My gut led me to the right place. Michelle led me through a truly magical visualization, with such grace, gentleness and care. The guided meditation was so thoughtfully prepared just for me, and I could literally feel how much energy Michelle had channeled ahead of our session to lead me through this beautiful experience. The exercise was therapeutic, revealing, inspiring, and gave me just the push I needed to move deeper into myself for the clarity I was seeking. I had been carrying so much tension in my head and gut ruminating on these issues. Our session helped me breathe air into those spaces, and even in the days following, the load felt so much lighter and light bulbs continued to go off in my head as I leaned inward to feel my truths, evolving as they may be. Michelle, I am so grateful for your trusted guidance and the energy you shared with me.”
CLIENT: Alex H.
“Alissa not only provided guidance and inspiration, but actionable steps to help me realign and reconnect with myself and my purpose. She has had such a huge impact on how I approach each new day, leading with trust in myself and releasing any negative beliefs. It’s clear she invests so much time in creating tailored strategies specific to her clients’ needs. By implementing the practices Alissa has taught me, I have been able to change the relationship I have with myself and live my life with higher clarity. For that, I am forever grateful!”
CLIENT: Kamilla F.
“When I first contacted Michelle, I was extremely lost , confused and unsure even where to begin. I was newly diagnosed with Lyme Disease and had dealt with debilitating fatigue over the last three years. I honestly didn’t know who to turn to as SO many practitioners just had no clue what actually was wrong with me and so many of them though it was all in my head.
I found Michelle initially because I related so much to her story. After our first meeting, I thought ok, if she can overcome this there’s no way I can’t either. She was available for me continuously. Whether I wanted to vent, ask questions about my protocol and just hear me out when so many doctors didn’t have the time.
I started seeing changes about two months into our time working together and at first I thought it was a fluke. I didn’t think this “normal” life was attainable. Well, it continued on because I stuck to everything she was telling me to do. I felt invincible and was brought to tears numerous times for how THANKFUL I was that I was feeling better each and everyday.
I truly don’t really have words to express how grateful I am to Michelle. She is a godsend. Her energy is contagious and I truly am thankful for every little thing. Thank you thank you thank you!”
CLIENT: Rachael W.
“Working with Alissa has given me the structure and support to take a deeper look at how I’m living my life, gain clarity on who I want to be, and show up as her. Her guidance has helped me uncover my personal blocks and understand past behaviors that have prevented me from doing the work and up-leveling to a better version of myself. I cannot recommend this program enough if you feel like you struggle with how to start this journey, need actionable steps, and the accountability to transform.”
CLIENT: Tracey Z.
“I really loved my time together! Michelle was so easy to talk to, friendly and warm. She always had great suggestions and provided gentle nudging to try new things. Night and day difference. I am a new woman inside and out. I have more love and respect for my mind and body and an understanding of what I need to thrive. It is absolutely worth the investment in yourself! You will come out of this with a renewed sense of self. You may go into this looking for healing or guidance in one area of life, but with this holistic approach, you end up improving in so many areas!”
CLIENT: Lexi P.
“Working with Michelle changed so much for me in my healing journey! She is a powerhouse when it comes to nutrition. I always felt so encouraged, uplifted, and empowered after each call. Before working with Michelle, I was a shell of myself unable to properly fuel my body and suffered severely with brain fog, fatigue, anxiety, digestion issues, and weight loss due to Lyme Disease. After three months of work, things felt so much lighter and my symptoms improved. Food prep and fueling my body no longer feel like a daunting task - it became something I had the privilege of doing and looked forward to doing! I absolutely loved the bi-weekly check-ins for accountability, this was huge in my success. Moving forward, I now have the tools I need to use nutrition as a means of healing and feeling symptom free.
Michelle is amazing and has helped me so much! She knows exactly what she is doing. I felt so seen, heard, valued, and cared for by Michelle. She truly takes every aspect into account and helps find what works best for you specifically.”
CLIENT: Lindsay B.
“I've struggled with my digestion for as long as I can remember. I had come to think all of my issues were normal and "just how I am", and after countless doctor's visits and tests/procedures, I really just felt helpless. I knew I had nothing to lose so I reached out to Michelle and am honestly still in shock with the way my body has benefited. Before working with her I was so inflamed, gassy, uncomfortable, fatigued, and really just had a bad relationship with food because EVERYTHING seemed to be an issue for me. After just one session with Michelle I noticed an immediate difference and felt like I had a better understanding of why certain things were going on in my body. Six sessions later and my progress continued, and a year later I am feeling 100x more confident, comfortable and consistent. Michelle is so approachable and easy to talk to- she actually hears you and understands what you're going through. She gives tons of insight into what's going on in your body and why certain things are happening, and her suggested changes/alterations are realistic and attainable. I can't say enough good things and would recommend her to anyone!”