Lost Quite a Bit of Weight

We had moved from the USA to Switzerland and I struggled to lose the weight I had put on because of the stress that came with it. I was tired all the time, my digestion was not working as it should, I had no energy at all.
I met Danna through a mutual network and decided to listen what her program was all about. I decided to take the step and I am so glad I did. Danna really made me think deeper, she encouraged me to look for more answers by recommending other professionals, and she expertly coached me through a rather challenging period. On top of all that, she is a treasure trove of useful tips and resources.
I now know exactly what to keep in mind to maintain my health. I feel lighter, I have more energy, I sleep better, and as a nice bonus I lost quite a bit of weight.

You’re Worth It!

I first met Danna in February 2019. I had recently lost both my parents and split up with my long term girlfriend. In the grip of depression, I had stopped all fitness related activities, cut myself off from most of my friends, was binge eating badly & pretty much struggling to find a reason to continue. Needless to say, the first session was difficult and I remember struggling to keep it together as I Skyped her from a hotel in Scotland.

From that low-point, Danna has been one of a small group of people who helped bring me back from the brink. Working together on a daily basis (WhatsApp, Cara), she initially started to change my approach to nutrition, step by step … from reducing my coffee intake (14 a day with cream and sugar!), to moving to a balanced plate (50% carbs, 25% good fat, 25% protein), sourcing fresh, non-processed produce, to using “good” fat and eliminating dairy products, introducing time restricted eating and adopting a plant-based diet… among a 100 other things!
Our initial 6-month engagement was interrupted by a serious health issue … a triple bypass…. and I had to suspend our sessions which she agreed to without hesitation. However, during this time, Danna stayed in touch throughout and checked in with me multiple times during and after my operation to offer her support. Indeed, I remember a large crate of fruit arriving at the hospital the day I was moved from the intensive care unit with a kind note to enjoy!

Fast forward one year. We still meet bi-weekly. She still checks what I eat daily, offers feedback, advice and occasionally kicks my ass when I need it. Thanks to her (and that small group of specialists who helped me in so many ways), I’m largely free of my depression (I still have the occasional bad day). I eat largely a plant based diet and am much more selective about my food. My binge eating has dramatically decreased and my weight is stable and decreasing. I’m back training at the gym 3-4 times per week. I’m engaged again with all my friends and I’ve found the joy in living again!

So, thank you Danna from the bottom of my heart. I would not be here without your efforts, advice, humor and friendship. And, if you are reading this and find yourself struggling and identifying with some of the issues I mention, I can only recommend her in the highest possible terms. Hire her. It will make a difference. And, don’t forget – you’re worth it.

Transition Into a Mindful and Healthy Lifestyle

Danna is a very resourceful and inspiring health coach and a pleasure to work with. She has been helping me strengthen the transition into a mindful and healthy lifestyle. I love food and I pay a lot of attention to what I eat, but I was missing a way to make it a nutritious indulgence without preparing meals for many hours a day. Danna has this amazing way of bringing this all together and making it a sustainable change.

My Skin Looks Amazing!

I found Danna while looking for a detox program that would help me feel more energized naturally – I am a very energetic person, but being a working mom who travels long haul fairly often I found myself drinking redbull everyday – and that would help me get rid of some sugary habits and “hunger attacks” that I had been having my entire life. In addition to this, you must all know that I can’t cook, do not like cooking and on top I am a vegetarian… I really needed something that would make sure I am getting all the nutrients I need. I started following Danna’s instructions for dinner, and to my surprise, not only I did not crave for rebdbull or waffles in the morning, but I was actually able to fast without effort, without feeling tired or hungry at all. Four days later (for real, no jokes) I realized my legs cellulite was vanishing. I even asked my fiancé in case it was just my imagination…. he agreed. 3 weeks later, I had a blood extraction where the nurse hat to split the plasma from the rest. He turned around to me (again, no jokes, got witnesses! 😉 ) and said: “woah, one rarely finds such a healthy plasma”. Could it really be my new eating habits? Since then, I feel energized and awake regardless of how my daughter spent the night, my skin looks amazing and in fact, I stopped using make up to hide the grey tone I used to have. I wake up in the morning and my face looks fresh and my eyes are not swollen .the shape of my legs and waist has changed. And last but not least, being totally honest, I still don’t like cooking (that is a miracle harder to perform than melting cellulites, I guess), but the food is so good and it does so good to me and my family that I find the motivation to do it.

Gained Both Energy as Well as Love For Food Again

Ellie Isacs came to me, desperate to change her relationship with food. Ellie wanted to lose weight, and as time went by, she simply stopped eating, thinking that at least that way, she will manage to do so. Unfortunately that trick didn’t work for her, and she had developed such a bad relationship with food, that it was hard for her to even imagine enjoying it again. Ellie joined my 3 month program, and already within the first month she had started feeling great. She was eating more, gaining both energy as well as love for food again. Listen to what she has to say.

Confidence in the Kitchen Skyrocketed!

We’ve been working together now for about a year and I heard about the program and getting confidence with cooking and I thought, wow, what a great idea. I love to cook, but I have virtually no confidence. I was very, very rigid. I could only work with recipes. I was very focused on exact measurements. I had no creativity at all in the kitchen and I wanted some help to get past that and to really be more comfortable, just grabbing stuff out of the fridge and making them come together. And I have to say after about six lessons, I’m definitely there. I’m a bit more, free-spirited in my kitchen. It has been an amazing experience and the recipes, oh my God. So delicious!

From Cookophobe to Cookophile

This morning I cooked an omlette for my boyfriend and myself. So I made this omlette with your teachings in mind… The critical moment is when he puts the first bite in his mouth. I trust his judgement as he is a good cook with fine taste buds. I waited until he took in the first mouthful. And he said, yes this is good, nice mixture of vegetables and taste. He was approving and enjoyed it. At that moment, my first thought was for you and how in 2018, you took me from cookophobe to cookophile. That I feel more confident and bold in the kitchen and that I take initiatives. That thanks to you, I feel like I am speaking the language of food – not fluent yet, but speaking and enjoying it. And no longer feeling like a stranger in my own kitchen. Thank you – you planted some cooking seeds and they are growing, slowly but steadily.

Got Back In Shape!

I can’t recommend enough Danna’s 30 Day Urban Cleanse! I learnt so much with her in such practical way. I had fun through the process, learnt new delicious recipes (that came to stay in my menu!), got amazing tips of local products and on the top of that: got back in shape! I thought 30 days wouldn’t be enough to change my habits, but it actually was! I thank myself everyday I decided to be part of it! I definitely want to be part of other programs of Danna’s soon!

Simply Amazing at What She Does

As a Functional Medicine practitioner I’m super picky on who I work with. Danna is simply amazing at what she does. I have sent her my patients with confidence, knowing that they are always well taken care of. If you are looking for a health coach, someone to guide you with your nutrition, or simply someone that can help you achieve a better state of health, then Danna is your gal. Oh, and she has some awesome online programs as well. Don’t forget to check them out!

Confidence in the kitchen has skyrocketed

Meet Nina K. Nina and I have been working together for the past year now, in my private VIP program. When I met Nina, she was not at all comfortable in the kitchen, and when I say not at all, I mean it! She was uncomfortable with ingredients, measurements, and flavors. She was unsure of what to use when and how, and her family complained to her about her food all the time (which obviously didn’t help either). I’m proud to say that Nina is now lightyears from where we first started! Her confidence in the kitchen has skyrocketed, she now not only makes my recipes happily and easily, she also tries other recipes, and is not timid anymore when it comes to measurements and new flavors. She’s happy to invite friends over for meals, and show off her new cooking skills. And her friends and family are so happy with the food she serves them, they are actually trying to push her to open a restaurant!!! Now how about that for progress 🙂