Testimonials
I had been keeping an eye on what Jill was up to for a while, knowing that I should take the leap and do her program. I finally did, and I wish I had done it years ago. All of the information I had gathered about thyroid health was just confusing me to no end, and I was getting very little guidance from my doctor. In years of trying to "fix" my thyroid, no one ever mentioned the thyroid/adrenal link or the possibility of Hashimoto's. That is, until Jill brought these to my attention. Jill has gathered a lot of incredible information in a tidy little "package" that's totally doable and very educational. If you are suffering from thyroid symptoms, you owe it to yourself to do Jill's program. I feel better than I have in many years.
- Vivian Schultz, Phoenix, AZ
I'm a vegetarian who eats seafood and dairy products, and wanted to evaluate my health and make sure I was getting enough protein. Although I was skeptical about what kind of difference the consultations could make (I considered myself a really healthy eater), working with Jill made a BIG difference in my energy level throughout the day. She gave me some totally new ideas that helped me experiment with my eating habits. Though not a vegetarian herself, she understood my motivation behind my food choices and was flexible rather than dogmatic in her suggestions. She shared a lot of resources as well - recipes, short readings, etc. I feel more informed about how to get enough protein as a vegetarian, and I have a couple more tools in my toolbox for maintaining high energy levels and generally good health. I definitely recommend Jill - she is extremely knowledgeable, and I really enjoyed working with her.
- Robyn Perry, Minneapolis, MN
By nature I am a happy, positive person. After the birth of my son, I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's. Why me? Two years later, I had a cold which turned into bronchitis followed by pneumonia. This downward spiral had me looking for answers outside of traditional medicine. My food co-op led me to Jill. Her enthusiasm, knowledge of Hashimoto's and Adrenal Fatigue along with her kind words have me on a path toward total wellness. I am less anxious, taking time to be me, eating a huge breakfast and sleeping through the night. My appreciation of Jill is endless. I now have the tools to choose healthy living over fear and sickness.
- Tracy Wetternach, Minneapolis, MN
Jill has been such a blessing to me! I am amazed by her vast knowledge in understanding our bodies and how to take steps to optimize everything. Because of Jill’s help, I have found myself with restored energy and vitality. In making small changes over time, it’s mind-boggling to learn how it can have such a huge impact on your overall wellbeing. Every session with Jill had new and thought-provoking information that would lead me to an excitement and eagerness to “push” my body even further along this total healing process. Jill is amazing! Her love and passion for what she does helped equip, encourage, and empower me to get past the “stalemate” that my body was at. She is an extremely gifted and gentle spirit that becomes apparent in every conversation. What an inspiration she is! I am extremely grateful to have had the opportunity to be one of her clients.
- Sue Muehlfelt, Chicago, IL
My eight sessions with Jill were extremely informative and definitely worth the cost. My biggest regret was not meeting Jill three years sooner. I believe I could have avoided thyroid medication altogether. I have gained knowledge about my body that my doctor never bothered to explain and I didn't think to ask - just took the prescription. It was a lesson in advocating for oneself. My symptoms could have been managed through better eating habits. With just a few changes - that weren't as hard as I thought - I am feeling much better!
- Karen M., Minneapolis, MN
When I first started working with Jill, I was pretty miserable, dealing with low energy, fatigue, mental fog, achy joints & muscles, excessive hot flashes, insomnia, an inability to lose weight, and a host of other symptoms. I’m perimenopausal and had already been diagnosed with hypothyroidism and borderline diabetes, but I wanted to attack the root causes, not cover them up with prescription pills. My doctor had already done some testing and told me my thyroid tests were fine. I knew something was NOT right, but I wasn’t getting a holistic view of my health so that I could understand how to improve it. I either got a prescription or the advice to "lose weight." I wasn’t getting better and I knew it was time to step back and do a reevaluation of my health and lifestyle. I really wanted to get to the bottom of all of this, understand what was happening and why, and then do something about it.
During the course of my sessions with Jill, I made a number of very positive changes that have vastly improved my quality of life. I learned a ton about how these health issues are all tied together. For example, I finally figured out that I am extremely gluten intolerant. I changed my diet and am no longer in pain. With Jill’s help, I found a functional medicine doctor who understood the thyroid, did some testing, and got officially diagnosed with Hashimoto’s. I stopped eating soy. Natural supplements are helping me sleep through the night, whereas I was resorting to sleeping pills before. My skin has gotten softer, my brain fog has lifted, I understand more about how all of these things hang together and – most important of all – I have hope again that I can get back to my old self. Jill has been tremendously helpful in getting me through this, feeding me with the right information so that I could ask the right questions. I am ever so grateful that I signed up for her program!
- Christy S., Portland, OR
If you are looking for a nutritional coach who is extremely dedicated to helping you heal and find the answers you are searching for, then Jill is the perfect person. I had become very discouraged and frustrated trying to find answers to my health issues when I found Jill. What a blessing she has been in my life! Right from the start she really listened and truly cared about what I was going through. She offered her wisdom and shared her knowledge in such a compassionate and caring way. She was always looking for the right solution for “me” to help me with my health issues. Jill gave me hope. I have learned so much about the proper way nutrition affects our health. She has given me so many resources to help keep me on the right track. Her guidance has inspired me, motivated me, encouraged me, and empowered me to take all her teachings and advise and apply them to my life.
- Melanie Roby, Minneapolis, MN
I came to Jill desperately wanting to lose the weight that had slowly crept up on me. I was well aware that there were emotional reasons why I was overeating and eating so much sugar, but I also suspected that I had a thyroid problem. I had had my thyroid tested and was told I was fine. But I knew there was more to the story. With Jill’s help, I lost 5 lbs in our first two weeks together and it just kept steadily coming off. And I started feeling better than I had in years. And here is the thing…I am actually eating more food than before, just different foods. Yummy foods. Jill isn’t joking when she says that her program is additive vs. subtractive. My cravings are GONE and I have more patience and energy for my husband and kids. I am also perimenopausal and Jill gave me so many natural remedies for sleeping through the night and alleviating hot flashes and night sweats. My life is now moving in a completely different direction. To say that doing Jill’s program has given me a new lease on life is an understatement.
- Mary DeKoch, Seattle, WA
I first met Jill when I signed up to take an adult education class she was teaching entitled "Sugar Blues: Cracking the Code on Sugar Cravings." The name of the class intrigued me from the get-go and Jill provided a wealth of information in a short period of time. After chatting with her for a few more minutes after class, I knew I wanted to take my nutritional learning to the next level so signed up for her 4-month program. I had read a quite a bit about nutrition over the years but I often had difficulty putting what I read into practice or if I did try to make nutritional changes, I usually didn't stick with them for very long. Jill's background as a holistic health coach brought an entirely new dimension to my nutritional learning. With her help and encouragement, I have been able to make some dietary changes that I would not have thought possible. Jill is extremely knowledgeable about nutrition and health and she is passionate about her work. She is an incredibly upbeat and genuine person and I really felt cared for in our work together.
- Jackie Churchill, Minneapolis, MN
I found Jill through a friend who had attended one of her classes. The handout looked good, but after all of the reading I had done and professionals I had sought out, would I really learn anything new when it came to figuring out why I wasn't losing weight and had low energy? I had tried so many other things without success, I was hesitant to spend more time and money on yet another "program." I'm so glad I went ahead and signed on! Jill is so knowledgeable and current when it comes to health matters. She really listened to me and tried to figure out my issues and what would work for me instead of making me fit into some prescribed plan she had designed. The sessions go by in a flash and were filled with new ideas I was excited to try. She is a font of information! The session notes were meticulous and include links to other relevant and interesting articles. Jill is so easy to work with and also understands that life can get in the way of our best intentions, so she helps you figure out how to make it work for your particular lifestyle. I would highly recommend working with Jill to anyone who wants to improve their health!
- Cindy K., Minneapolis, MN
I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism and I was told that there was nothing I could do with my diet or lifestyle to support my endocrine system. This seemed contradictory to what I already knew about a healthy lifestyle and so, I was referred to Jill. Even though I already understood about the benefits of whole, organic foods and other healthful lifestyle choices, and practiced these, she has helped me continue to make positive changes, and has given me a wealth of knowledge that has helped me come out of my "thyroid fog." I am now feeling better and more in charge of my health than I have in a long while.
- Sue Bizal, Minneapolis, MN
I looked so forward to my sessions with Jill. She offers such sweet, calm support, and a great deal of research-based information. She is a resource maniac! Her beauty, honesty, and sincerity made me want to make changes. I am now gluten free and feeling so much better. My body image has improved and I now have the balance and energy to run an existing business and start a new one. I’m now working on maintaining a guilt-free and peaceful life!
- June Berkowitz, owner, Allee Metro Chic, St. Paul, MN
Initially, I contacted Jill to discuss sugar alternatives and my mysterious ongoing “malaise” that none of my doctors seemed to be able to diagnose. Until I spoke with Jill, I had never heard of adrenal fatigue. My symptoms, according to what we discussed, resembled a problem none of my doctors were treating. I was then tested for totally different issues from what was normally targeted, that is, hypothyroidism. What I learned from Jill is that if you feel in your heart that your doctors are missing something crucial, they probably are.“Traditional” doctors don’t always test for root causes; instead, they manage symptoms with drugs. I appreciate Jill’s natural approach to healing using foods and nature’s own offerings to repair the body. Her recommendations replaced many trips to the doctor I would have otherwise had to schedule. Jill has a knowledge base that most people would be unable to accumulate on their own. I came away from our work together armed with new information and a game plan - a plan that helped. I am grateful somebody has my best interests in mind!
- Heather Murphy, Liberty, MO
Jill, you are so right [about the thyroid] and I love what you have learned! Your mom is lucky to have you looking out for her. Can I adopt you?
- Chris Phillips (CNHP, H, CN, RM), Bend, OR
I had struggled for years with... just not feeling good. Even though I ate pretty well, I was fatigued, was gaining what seemed to be unwarranted weight, was sometimes achy, was getting really forgetful, and had lost half my hair. And my hormones were out of whack. I had been diagnosed with hypothyroidism, of which a lot of these complaints are a symptom. I was taking thyroid drugs and not getting better. If anything, I was getting worse, which just made my doctor up my dosages. I initially started working with Jill to get a handle on my weight, but she immediately honed in on the fact that there was a better way to treat my hypothyroidism. Jill guided me to a wiser doctor and with their joint guidance, I weaned off the original drug and started working on the root of my problem, my adrenals. Today, I am a new person. My energy is back, my hormones are leveling out, and my extra weight is falling off. I can't thank Jill enough. Had I not gone to her, I would probably still be on the drug that wasn't even working for me. She is so knowledgeable and she really helped change my life.
- Abigail N., St. Paul, MN
I hired Jill to stop my spiraling weight gain that occurred after I lost 95 pounds on a traditional calorie-restricted diet. The moment I returned to what I considered to be normal food, I started to have overwhelming cravings and subsequently began re-gaining weight. The fact that I exercised daily didn't seem to matter. Jill knew exactly what to do. She changed the amount and type of food I had at each meal by introducing new foods and new combinations of foods that I had never tried before. She also sent me up-to-date information that applied to my personal needs. Our sessions uplifted me as she listened compassionately to my day-to-day struggles and offered sound nutritional advice and intuitive insight. The cravings have stopped and I am now naturally losing the weight I had regained. Jill validates what you are doing right and gently directs you toward the changes you can implement to make your life healthier.
- Lynn Lutjen, Kansas City, MO
I started working with Jill to learn how to eat better and more healthfully. I had been steadily losing weight on my own, but wanted to know how to take it to the next level. Due to my busy full time job and full time college schedule, I needed to know what to eat to be able to make it through those long days. After working with Jill, I saw a HUGE difference in my energy levels, which seemed more consistent throughout the day. Her suggestions were a natural progression from where I was to where I wanted to be and were easy to incorporate with a bit of effort on my part. I have never felt better and wish I had had this knowledge years ago!
- Kim Rechtfertig, Kansas City, MO
Very rarely do we have the opportunity to meet people who will help to change our lives. Thankfully I did have that experience when I met Jill. After more years than I want to remember of struggling with my food demons, anxiety around food, fear of weight gain, etc., I was ready to make a change. And despite the knowledge I didhave I needed a confidante, a guide to help me through this journey. Jill was my magnificent guide and months later I am a changed person thanks to her. Her gentle and caring spirit puts you at ease to talk openly and her empathy towards your struggles lets you know she truly does care and wants to help you. I owe many more years of joy with and around food to my work with Jill.
- Heather McCoy, Manlius, NY
Jill's professional advice and thorough evaluation helped me solve a longstanding, perplexing health problem. She identified the source of my pain almost instantly and after following her advice and modifying my diet, the pain and discomfort are completely gone. I have to wonder how many tests and scans I would have undergone (and money spent) if I had sought help through traditional mediums. Jill has taught me so much. My energy has increased, my pain decreased, and I am much more aware of what my body needs. Jill, you were dead on and I'm so grateful.
- April McLaughlin, Kansas City, MO
