"After a car accident a person has more then enough to be concerned about, especially their health. But after my car accident all my health concerns were put to rest when I walked through the doors of Benessere Body In Balance. From the moment I met Dr. Mancini, my chiropractor, and David Lunsford, my neuromuscular massage therapist, I knew they would always have my best interest in mind, a personal sense of security that is rare these days. I saw the dedication in their eyes to cure my daily headaches, I heard the compassion in their voice when they took the time to answer all my questions and explain the treatment they fashioned just for me, and I felt hope when the severity of my headaches lessen after each appointment. My treatment was also well rounded from instituting a particular bed pillow that helped my neck pain to teaching me exercises that I could do at home to maximize the benefit of an appointment and to keep me on the road to recovery after my time with Benessere.  My car accident was one of the worst events in my life, but going to Benessere proved to be one of the best decisions I ever made, for my body and mind."

 

— Amy B.

 

"I have been to doctor after doctor and I didn’t feel any better and they told me it was in my head.  Julia helped me and my symptoms are gone and I feel great."

— Cindy C.

 

"I was stiff and sore and I knew I needed to get my body moving, but exercise just seemed to make things worse. I was stuck and the pain was really starting to impact my life. I knew I needed to do something, but I wasn't sure what. That's why I chose Benessere.

They got my body in balance using a combined treatment approach. The staff worked together and determined what treatments would be best for me and when. With that approach I know I progressed much faster.

I just finished my first Pilates class, pain free. It feels great to be able to move again!"

— Gayle S.

 

"Every movement was painful. I could barely lift my foot high enough to clear a curb. My aching body consumed my life. I needed help. When I dragged myself to an MD, he sympathized with my plight, diagnosed me as having fibromyalgia and recommended a course of steroids. Reluctant to embark on such extreme chemical treatment, I expressed my concern to a good friend. "Oh, she said, Go to Kay. She is a real healer." I will be forever grateful for that advice.

On my first visit to Kay Troan she carefully evaluated how I stood, observing my tilted pelvis, my uneven shoulders and my extreme muscle tension. She had me lie down on the table and she got to work. In six months of weekly sessions, Kay's strong hands and sensitive touch literally reworked my body from head to toe. Soon I was standing straight, pain free and feeling terrific.

In the years since, I have dutifully practiced the stretching exercises Kay suggested and I visit every month or six weeks for "tune-ups." Sprained ankles from running, wrenched backs from portaging canoes, even aching sinuses have responded to her touch. Every session with Kay energizes. At seventy some, I regularly run, hike, canoe and kayak in this country and abroad. And, in these years, I have grown half and inch-standing tall because of Kay."

— Cynthia C.

 

"When I travel internationally, I often have digestive issues.  Julia has been able to help me when doctors were unable to."

— Carole B.

 

"The EDS/nutritional counseling services Julia provides have been an invaluable experience for me. Several months ago I was experiencing some symptoms that had me concerned about my health. I visited my doctor several times. I went to a specialist. I had some diagnostic tests done. I was given a pill to help treat one of the symptoms. But ultimately I came out of those experiences with a sense of confusion about what was going on with my body.

After my first meeting with Julia I felt a combination of shock and awe. I was shocked to learn that there were so many imbalances in my body. But the EDS reading was so specific that I felt a sense of awe. I had just been given a thorough overview of everything that was happening in my body! I remember thinking "wow, everybody should do this!" I was also impressed by Julia's expertise - I think she told me more about my body in one hour than I had probably learned in my entire life. More importantly, she impressed me with her faith and confidence in the ability of the human body to heal itself. I walked away from my first meeting with her feeling empowered. I was armed with a number of supplements that would provide nutritional support as I began my healing process. I had also been given a plethora of advise about how making some dietary changes would greatly benefit my healing process as well as my overall health. What a blessing! The EDS system was able to identify problems that my doctor would never have discovered! And it was so refreshing to work with an expert one on one in a non-clinical setting. Going to a doctor's office has always felt to me like the Twilight Zone. With Julia I didn't feel like a "patient," I felt like a human being. So, on top of everything else, my faith in humanity has been restored!

I have had great success working with Julia. After a few months my symptoms went away, my anxiety disappeared, my vitality was restored, my energy increased, and my friends, family, and co-workers all began commenting on how there was a new "lightness" to my being, sort of a "healthy glow." Also through this process I've developed a whole new awareness about how the food we eat affects our bodies. Julia has been an amazing guide through my entire healing process. Whenever I've had a question about a body part, a bodily function, a symptom, or anything about food, she has surpassed all my expectations by always having an immediate answer. She has made herself generously available in assistance and support and all the time offering encouragement.

Julia's EDS/nutritional counseling has been a life changing experience for me. Of all the decisions I've made pertaining to my health, going to see her was the best thing I've ever done for myself. I would recommend her EDS/nutritional consulting services to anyone."

— Brian