Healthy Connections by Joanie

Joanie is amazing– I’m SO glad I went with her (and it’s not just because we share the same name ;)! I was worried about my dad, so I made an appointment for him to see her. She spent over two hours with him, going over his bloodwork and really talking and most important, listening to him. She explained how nutrients work in laymen’s terms, and discussed how some of the foods he had been reaching for was exacerbating his conditions. It was SO eye opening. You couldn’t get any more personalized that this. She’s been doing this for 45 years, and it shows. She genuinely cares for people, and knew how to talk to my dad, who can be stoic and resistant. The proof in the pudding was when I caught my dad doing some of the calf raises she had recommended to help with his neuropathy, and actually thoughtfully reading the literature she had given him. It put the biggest smile on my face. Joanie is a gem of a find, and I look forward to an improved quality of life for not only my dad, but myself (I plan on using her services as well.)

The staff here are great– professional, but friendly. The place is small, but since it’s never crowded, that’s not a big deal. The décor is nice and comfortable. They offer massage services and weight training along with nutritional counseling. You can buy a variety of nutritional products there as well.
Joanie is a friendly and knowledgeable nutritionist who takes the time to know her clients’ personal goals, likes, and dislikes in order to help them get healthy in a way that works WITH them– you do not have to fit into some pre-​fab lecture-​style class that doesn’t work for you.
The current (2007) price is about $ 175 a month (it’s a bit higher for the first two months) for two meetings a week, plus email support.) For some that may seem high, but when I compare this price to what I might have ended up paying for medication, repeated ER & doctor visits, and steadily bigger clothing, well, it’s worth the money. :-)
If you want one-​on-​one counseling, education, an unbiased person to be accountable to, and great support as you reach your nutritionally-​based health goals, get thee to Healthy Connections!