Dear Donna,
I want to sincerely thank you for being present and listening to what I was experiencing then guiding me step by step through this amazing process personally designed for my body and whole health. I truly have been transformed.
I knew something was wrong with my body even though my doctor wanted me to believe I was okay because my thyroid, hormone, auto-immune, cholesterol and blood sugar screens were in the “normal range.” She sent me to rehab for peroneal tendonitis and plantar fasciitis never addressing or offering any explanation as to why I was exercising, eating healthy and not losing weight but gaining and experiencing extreme low energy levels as well as rapid blood sugar drops and widespread pain in my muscles and joints. I remember when you began to list the possible causes for these symptoms I could not help but cry. Finally someone was listening to me and validating me. I knew something was wrong with my body but nobody had been listening. You quickly explained how western tests are interpreted then treated followed with an explanation of how taking a functional approach to the test results will lead to the root cause of the symptoms whereby a natural solution can be derived. I must say my hope and faith were restored when the new blood work you ordered, especially the test for determining what foods were causing my immune system to react came back confirming all of your suspicions as to what was going on with me functionally.
It has been an exciting adventure of learning to love myself and my body again at 46. I can’t thank you enough for giving me the tools and the ability to identify physically and emotionally what I need to feel empowered and function at my greatest potential in this beautiful body I thought was gone forever! You are an Angel! I will forever hold you dear and honor you with the greatest respect and with all the love you deserve! Hailey, Louisville, CO
I was 20 years old when I was first diagnosed with Crohn’s. I can remember the doctor telling me that there was no cure for it and that I would be on medication for the rest of my life. As a college athlete I was accustomed to being in top physical shape but I could not exercise for more than 10 minutes without feeling fatigued and achy. My weight plummeted from 185 to 145 in a matter of months but no one seemed to know what was causing this nor did they seem to care. They wanted to treat my symptoms and mask the cause. I tried the conventional route for a few months but quickly found out that the side effects of the medication were almost as bad as the disease itself. I struggled for 7 yrs looking for natural ways to heal my gut. I would find fleeting success with some naturalists and homeopathic doctors but nothing stuck with me for more than a few months. I was stuck in a cycle, trying to reduce inflammation in my gut by taking supplements but not knowing what was causing the inflammation to begin with. I resigned myself to the fact that I would probably battle this for the rest of my life.
Nearly two years ago I found myself sitting in the waiting room of Dr. Paul Austin for a follow up adjustment when I saw a flier for East West Wellness on his bulletin board. I inquired about Donna and where her office was located. He smiled and informed me that she was right down the hall. I called her immediately after my adjustment and so began my journey to better health. Our initial meetings were long and she asked a lot of questions about my previous health but she always listened to me and my concerns. I was immediately drawn to her methods of practice. It seemed like a novel idea, use western medicine to diagnose and eastern medicine to treat. All the other naturalists and homeopathic doctors used muscle testing, that’s not bad but it was hard to grasp. I could not argue with the blood tests and the MRT results, they were visuals that Donna could share with me and it made since. She was very methodical with the way she treated me and she always explained exactly why she was doing it and backed it up with test results. She was patient with me and she understood the difficulty of changing my lifestyle, she was stern but she sincerely cared.
I stepped on the scale last week and almost laughed at my weight, 193. I haven’t been this healthy in years. I saw my best friend from college last weekend, he had been there through the worst of it, and he had a big smile on his face. He said, “You look great man, I haven’t seen you like this in a long time, makes me happy.” I smiled right back, “It makes me happy too, it’s taken a while to get here but it was well worth it.”
I have been off of all pharmaceutical drugs for over 6 years now and my weight is constant. I no longer feel like I am a hostage to this condition. I live my life and I love my life and I have Donna to thank for that. Over the last two years we have come very close to answering the big question, what is causing the inflammation? I understand what I should and should not be eating now and I know what signs to look for in order to prevent a flare up. I understand the supplements that I am taking and most importantly I understand why I am taking them. I feel stronger I have more energy and most of all I have hope that someday I won’t have to struggle with this. Andrew, 29
I would highly recommend the total health care approach offered by Donna Sigmond of East West Wellness. My experience was one in which a detailed explanation of the treatment was given beforehand with a very thorough accounting throughout the process of the methods and experience I could expect. In working with Donna, I achieved my desired goals to completely eradicate my smoking habit with no adverse effects. Almost two years later, I am completely free of my addiction. Joseph, 53
I came to East West Wellness after a lifetime of searching for answers to many questions about my health.
I weighed 267 lb. and was an emotional roller coaste. I worked out daily, did yoga and ate a healthy diet or so I thought.
Donna at EWW educated me and herself on my many problems. One by one she focused on blood sugar, gluten sensitivity/celiac, weight, hormone imbalance and nutrition. Learning how to keep my blood sugar in balance and how to eat healthy for myself b not eating gluten and products with gluten in them. I am now 180 lbs and losing daily. I don’t have mood swings and hot flashes any longer. I have learned to understand what eating healthy means for me and my unique metabolism.
I feel better every day. Thanks to Donna at EWW I will continue to eat healthy for me, loose weight and enjoy my new way of lfe. I will never return to eating the way I did in the past because I did not feel good. This is a change in my lifestyle and a much better one for me. Eating healthy, exercising and yoga continue to keep me focused and balanced. I feel much better, happier and healthier. Donna has opened a new way of life for me and my daughters (who also see Donna). M daughters and I are forever grateful. Thank you! Judy, 56
