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“Four months ago I had 2 back to back emergency surgeries in the span of just 2 weeks because of endometriosis I didn’t know I had. It ravaged my lower intestines and bowels causing multiple bowel obstructions. I was hospitalized for 11 days, 7 of which with nothing but IV fluids keeping me nourished, and 5 incisions in my belly one of which is 4 inches. When I was discharged, the doctors gave me little to no direction on how to start eating again. I was completely lost, I tried eating what I thought would be easy to digest foods but instead, it caused me extreme digestion pain or I would just get sick again. I became afraid of food, I lost weight rapidly (which is bad for me) and often would nearly pass out because I hadn’t had enough to eat, because I was afraid of the pain. These post op complications lasted until one week prior to starting with Amanda. I had a tall list. I needed someone who could help me learn to eat again post op, to regain weight in a healthy way, and learn to eat an anti inflammatory diet to help with my endometriosis.

Within the first week working with Amanda my pain had decreased 50%, by the second week I was off all my post op meds and my pain was next to none. And after the first month I slowly but steadily started regaining my weight. Amanda helped me build my confidence back. She helped me learn how food helps heal the body. She cheered me on each step of the way and offered encouragement when I would get frustrated with my weight. She was there when I needed her for meal planning, learning how to read menus and what questions to ask when ordering out. She helped me with grocery shopping suggestions and supplements to promote my healing. She helped me set workout expectations, good sleep habits and mindfulness. The things she taught me will last a lifetime.

Oh, and did I mention she did all this while very pregnant and gave birth halfway through our 3 month session? Yeah. She’s the real deal. Amanda was everything I needed during a very difficult and traumatic time. She helped me put my body and mind back together. My healing journey is not over, but I have one heck of a good start now. ❤️”

• LM, PCOS VIP client

“I tried the Reboot program as another desperate attempt to get my chronic migraines under control. My husband even commented that it felt like we were just wasting money on different "remedies" and that nothing I was doing was actually working. I felt like diet had to be a key, but my neurologist wasn't very encouraging. I tried a popular elimination diet, didn't cheat for 30 days, and still felt miserable. That's when I decided to get personal help. This program has been life changing! I have gone from having 15-20 migraines a month to 4-6. Having a second set of eyes on my meals was so helpful to identify things I was eating a lot of that I didn't even think to try to cut out because they are "healthy." I eliminated several foods that I think were contributing to my migraines. However, I also love that the program went above and beyond that. I feel like for the first time in my life I got nutrition advice that felt actually attainable. Rather than a "diet" or a bunch of rules, I got guidelines and grace. I was able to, with trial and error, plan meals that fit the Reboot plate. I learned things about snacking and eating post work out that I was able to apply right away. I also loved the FaceTime meetings and power points because I learned why I should be making the decisions I made. I love that the program focuses on all the different aspects of wellness like stress and sleep. We are such interconnected people and it only makes sense to look at everything as one! Unfortunately I haven't gotten that in any providers I've been to see yet for headaches. I'm so incredibly grateful for Taryn's wisdom and encouragement! This program has been incredibly beneficial for me and I'd recommend it to anyone.”

• SO, 45-Day Digestive Wellness Program

“My biggest win is my approach to food and eating. Before the program I always felt like I was either losing weight or putting it on, never maintaining a good steady healthy approach. The program has total changed that for me.”

• CL, 90-day Lifestyle Wellness Program

“I feel a lot better about my relationship with food and actually have confidence in my ability to sustain this way of eating. I'm more mindful and more in tune with my body. It feels really good to no longer hate the way I look in photos - which is a big deal when I look at pictures of me with my son, in particular. Clothes fit better, I feel lighter. Starting weight was 172, currently at 153.4!”

• RB, 90-Day Lifestyle Wellness Program

“For most of my life, I have struggled/suffered with urgent unhealthy bowel movements that made it difficult to get out the door when I wanted or difficult to socialize without frequent embarrassing bathroom breaks. I thought it was something I would have to live with for life, as a result of my Crohn's disease and bowel resection, but it turns out that I just needed to work with Taryn to find options that are nutritious but don't irritate my gut. It seemed like an impossible task but worth the effort and sure enough, we discovered foods I thought I couldn't eat, I could and foods that I was eating that was continuously adding to my bowel urgency. The best part was having someone who understood the challenges of IBD, the nutritional deficiencies, and didn't just say eat a "low roughage" diet which basically means no fruits/vegetables and fibrous foods. I was suffering nutritionally because the advice from my specialist was so limiting and I was fearful of a flare. Sure enough, I can eat so much more than I thought and can eat nutritionally dense food to help combat my nutritional deficiencies. I've developed a whole new understanding about how my intestines digest food and what works best for me. It's so freeing and enlightening. Having "regular" bowel movements is a game changer for me as a mom, wife and friend.”

• RF, 45-day Digestive Wellness Program

“I'm feeling really good. It is a challenge not making a "quick fix" with a diet, but I feel really proud of the changes I've made with entering new foods into my diet instead of crash dieting. I am more open to trying different foods and adding more vegetables to my diet. I am also more inclined to have a variety of lunch and dinner options rather than the same thing. Emily also helped me to stop fearing certain foods and just have a neutral approach to all food. Overall, the biggest change is my mentality, and I'm sure as I continue with the plan, I will have additional wins that are more measured.”

• EW, 90-Day Lifestyle Wellness Program

“The thought of working with a registered dietician was initially a little intimidating to me, because I knew I had a lot to learn and I was afraid of failure. But it was honestly such a positive and rewarding experience. Having someone help me tackle the topics of health and nutrition in an approachable and realistic way was so refreshing. I was given tools and information that allowed me to start making better decisions, shop for food thoughtfully, and implement changes in my routine that were practical and achievable. And the encouragement and accountability along the way were invaluable, not to mention the positive changes I saw and felt! I am so grateful for the knowledge I have gained!!”

• KH, 90-Day Lifestyle Wellness Program

“Since joining the Roots Reboot program I have learned so much about my body how even the slightest change can make the biggest impact! After being told I had IBS I was extremely concerned and worried about how I would go about changing my diet and how it would effect my everyday life and relationships. I was scared that I would have to cut out all the things I loved and would not be able to enjoy food anymore. Once I got paired with Taryn, I realized making these changes didn’t have to be so hard. Taryn taught me to be more mindful and look out for key indicators of my IBS and keep track of the foods that caused irritation. Being able to learn how certain foods react inside the body was a game changer. After completing this program I feel like a more educated and mindful eater. I am able to make smart choices about what I put in my body and for that reason I now rarely have symptoms of IBS! Roots Reboot is an awesome program and I suggest for anyone that just needs that extra push or a little more direction on how to solve their dietary problems to give it a try!”

• 90-Day Digestive Wellness Program

“I went into this program looking to gain weight to become faster in crew, and through the help of Taryn I was able to gain nearly 15 lbs. This is amazing given that I could barely gain any weight prior to this. I feel like I gained a lot of knowledge on how my meals should be structured during this program and I am very appreciative of that.”

• 90-Day Program Lifestyle Wellness program

“Roots Reboot provide a wonderful and holistic program that allows you to begin to explore the 'roots' of the problem. The program helped me become more aware of the role stress plays in my life and GI upset. I have recommended the program to many of my clients as a result of my experience!”

• 45-Day Program Digestive Wellness Program

"I learned a lot from this program.  I was mostly interested in my protein intake (I'm a pescatarian) and I feel much better about that, as an unexpected bonus I learned about food pairing, and prep, added sugar - which caused a change in my food choices, etc.  All of this was due to Taryn informing me about my current diet, and teaching me new ways / things to incorporate.  Honestly, I wasn't prepared for getting more out of the 'reboot' (guess I should have known I'd REBOOT!) and I did because of Taryn's efforts.  As well, she managed to work things in that I asked about and made the whole experience very personal. I always looked forward to the personal meetings with her, and am thrilled that I did this.” 

• S.K., 45-Day Digestive Wellness Program

"Taryn was knowledgeable, informative and very personable. She provided very specific and useful information to help with my gut health and dietary goals. While this wasn't the first time I've heard much of this information, it was well organized and provided as good reminders to balance your plate, meal prep and focus on nutrition. Using this program along with a consistent exercise routine (Orange Theory), I was able to lose additional weight after having hit a plateau with my weight loss (8 lbs in about 2 months).” 

• 45-Day Digestive Wellness Program

“The Reboot program gave me a reason to focus for a specific period of time. Three months was just the right amount of time that I needed to change habits. If my intent had been to do this longer, I am not sure I would have done it as intently. As it was, the transitions were remarkably easy.  I had an excellent report on annual physical. All labs good. Substantial change in diet, finding it remarkable easy to shift. ”

• T.B. 90-Day Lifestyle Wellness Program