I’ve become a more self-confident, even-tempered healthier woman.

For years I suffered with pain I chalked up to being a marathon runner. I was told all athletes feel this way and never wanting to give up my love of running and exercise I suffered quietly through the pain. I spent thousands of dollars on the whole gamut of doctors...searching for a relief from the pain...I was put on pain killers, steroids, pain patches, went through every modality of physical therapy, stretching ,acupuncture, massage.etc...I was just about ready to be talked into injections into my spine and hip to relieve the pain which scared the life out of me.

I spoke with Ellen about the doctors advice and she started counseling me nutritionally. Three weeks later my pain had diminished dramatically. Six weeks later I am practically pain-free and loving life. I have evolved into a more self-confident, even-tempered, healthier athlete and woman.

Each day that I walk into her studio I learn something new. She is continuously challenging in her training techniques and has been so instrumental in helping me view life from a fresh perspective. She has taught me that what we can change in life is "ourselves", through attitude, strength, training, awareness and nutrition.

Thank you just does not seem enough for giving me back my life.

Jackie S.
Melville, New York

I now have much more energy. And I feel good about myself!

Dear Ellen,

When I first met you, I noticed that you had a special glow and I found you so inspiring and knowledgeable that I just knew you were the right person to help me become mentally and physically fit. 

I have to also mention that your spin and powersculpt classes are absolutely amazing.  I've never felt so good after a workout the way I feel after taking any one of your classes.

What I like most about working with you (in private nutrition counseling program) is your one on one approach.  I like how you tweak each person's health plan to fit their particular health or personal issues.  You are so knowledgeable in many health issues.  You're a true wonder!

I have enjoyed significant improvements with my health issues (heart problems, high blood pressure, blood test results), having more energy and feeling healthy and good about myself.

Working with you has impacted my life by teaching me to be more conscious of what I put in my mouth and by teaching me to eat in a healthier way that I’ve incorporated slowly into my home for my children, husband and myself. 

Now I understand the importance of working out and exercising regularly, that it's not just to lose weight for a limited time, but that it should be a way of life and done regularly as part of my lifestyle.

Ellen, you really have made a huge difference in my life!

Thank you,

Rochelle Oziel
Plainview, N.Y.

Three months into Ellen’s program, I am down 15 pounds and 4 dress sizes!

Prior to working with Ellen, I was at my heaviest weight, lived a completely sedentary life, wouldn’t think of taking a vitamin because it was too much of a commitment and required work, and ate diet food that left me feeling ravenous. 

During my weekly binges, I would eat at KFC and then going to Burger King for their shakes and desserts, I did this regularly and didn’t have any awareness of how terrible this made me feel and look. 

Every morning was a chore to wake up, sometimes using 5 alarm clocks (3 on my cell phone and 2 on my clock radio) and I would find myself in tears each morning, as I would drag my tired body to work.  I always suffered from headaches, fatigue, and mood swings.

On September 21, 2008, when I first met Ellen, I wasn’t sure what to expect so I provided her with all the reasons why I would be a challenge to work with and how I would rebel if she gave me a food plan.  She systemically and proactively went through my lifestyle giving me small, concrete aspects to modify.  Ellen assured me that it wasn’t a diet, but another way of eating with the focus on clean, unprocessed, whole foods. I was immediately impressed by her sensitivity, empathy, expertise, and optimism, as well as her ability to connect with me. 

After our one-hour, private nutrition counseling session, I felt incredibly motivated and consciously made the choice to give it my best effort.  Ellen told me to email her whenever I had any questions or just needed support.  My first email was about the vending machine at work, she emailed me back immediately reminding me to stay strong and fight for my health while providing me with some viable alternatives. 

Within two weeks, I lost 5 pounds and I might I add effortlessly.  I wasn’t counting calories, carbs, or closely monitoring portions.  I was eating what I wanted but in a more mindful way while avoiding junk food. 

Then one Monday morning, the most amazing thing happened, I woke up naturally without all of my alarm clocks and actually felt energized.  My chronic fatigue slowly disappeared and my mood stabilized once I cut sugar and processed food out of my diet. 

Another 5 pounds fell off of me during the next 2 weeks.  Three months into Ellen’s program, I am down 15 pounds and 4 dress sizes!  I have never measured any food, counted calories or anything else, just ate within the framework.

With Ellen’s unwavering support and nonjudgmental and individualized approach, I was able to let go of my bad habits.  It would be impossible to capture the full essence of Ellen and her program in this testimonial.

While I still have more pounds to lose, but I am in such a healthier state of mind and feel confident that with Ellen’s help and the tools that I have learned, I can accomplish whatever I set my mind to.

I cannot imagine going back to the person that I was and the lifestyle that I had.

Ellen’s program has been instrumental in improving every aspect of my life.

With much love and gratitude.

E.D.
Social Worker and Psychotherapist