Testimonials

Don’t Take Our Word For It – Listen To Our Clients

At Nourish, our best ideas come from our clients, which means that when they talk, we listen carefully! Here, in their own words, are some of their views about Nourish services they’ve experienced. We hope they inspire you as much as they inspire us.

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Coaching & Support Services Testimonials:

Before coaching I would say my health conscious efforts were to listen to Dr. Oz (or The Doctors) and try to implement whatever lesson that made sense to my life the most.  I would try to eat better one week, stop all alcohol drinking the next week, and workout hardcore the following week.  Even though I could focus on each week’s tasks with full attention – the problem I felt was that I didn’t balance all of the important aspects of living a healthy lifestyle to make it a life-long change.  It was more jumping from one area to the next.  Now, I am aware of what is ahead of me each week because I have the tools and habits to know how to welcome all the different aspects into my life each week.  I enjoy all of my meals knowing that thought has been put into keeping a healthy balance, looking forward to going to the gym and knowing what it does for my psyche as well as my body fitness, and allowing myself the relaxation I deserve on the weekends with my family and friends.

-TN, Loveland, OH

I want you to know that I look forward to your blog messages so much!  You have helped me to become such a healthier person.  Whenever I hear about the latest diet craze, I always think to myself…”What would Cherylanne think about that?” and I quickly put it aside and get back on track with thinking about food as nourishment, not the enemy.  I’m just so grateful to you. I’m still a work in progress, but have made some long term changes that are wonderful. Every couple of months, I review the game plan you gave to me and clean any processed junk that has crept into out my pantry and it’s just like you’re here.  I try to do meal prep during the day or make freeze-ahead meals, so it’s not so difficult to get a nice meal on the table.  That was a huge help for me and I can’t tell you how much I depend on your grocery printout for organizing my grocery purchases.  Now, my goal is to get my kids eating more fish and to find healthy snacks (besides granola bars) for my boys (since they burn so many calories swimming now).  Lots to do this summer…like I said, I’m a work in progress!

 

Nourish has changed my life. I am more aware of my overall health and eating habits – I have more energy and am happier! I have lost ten pounds so far and am much more in touch with how I feel when I eat. Learning to listen to my body has been so helpful! ”

- Natasha, Cincinnati, OH

 

I thought to myself after our last session “How do you thank someone for healing your soul?” Your service has done exactly that for me. And in six months. I have never told you this, but I consider the investment in my journey with you as the single best thing I’ve ever done for myself! THANK YOU!

– SS, Cincinnati, OH

 

Cherylanne, thank you so much for all the recipes! I reached my first month goal of losing 10 pounds this morning! I am so thrilled! Thank you so much for all of your support — your approach is opening a whole new appreciation of food for me!

– JK, Cincinnati, OH

 

Tammy is an wonderful Nourish Mentor!  She met me where I was at and together we set out on a new journey. Along the way she encouraged, taught, and cheered me on.  She tailored our sessions to what I needed and really listened.  The biggest insight for me was that when I  focus on eating nutritious food (that tastes great by the way!) then I didn’t have to “try” to lose weight….I just did.  I actually crave greens now.  I even joined a CSA (consumer supported agriculture) for 2012 so I can help out on a organic farm and incorporate even more nutritious fruits/veggies in my diet this year.  Taking time to Nourish myself was a wise decision!

- JL, Cincinnati, OH

 

I am so pleased to report that food planning this week has been great – the dinner on Sunday was wonderful (we ended up doing a beef tenderloin instead of pork) and I made the vegetable pot pie at the same time. We ate it on Monday and leftovers yesterday. I have the penne skillet ready to go with the tomatoes chopped but I also baked chicken with carrots and potatoes last night that can be reheated tonight or tomorrow (when I am gone). I also baked squash on Sunday and introduced it to the kids and they ate it. The Greek yogurt, sweetened with agave, was dessert last night. I feel so good about how this is going!

– BC, Cincinnati, OH

 

“I was always a bit of a disaster in the kitchen!  By the time I perfected a recipe, my husband was sick of eating it!  So, more than anything, the cooking lessons have given me confidence in the kitchen.  For example, I have always been terrified to try to cook fish, but Diane has taught me that fish can be simple, easy and delicious!  My husband is even eating vegetables now!  Thank you very much.  I have truly enjoyed the lessons and the people at Nourish.  I’m sad to be leaving the areas!”

- GT, Cincinnati, OH

 

Cherylanne was very knowledgeable about EVERYTHING at Whole Foods. She shared fantastic advice on how to prepare healthy foods in tasty ways. I‘m excited to try out new foods like quinoa and goji berries!

- Client, Cincinnati, OH

 

I didn’t really know what to expect on this (Whole Foods) field trip. But Cherylanne was fantastic! She is extremely knowledgeable and I really appreciated her openness to answering individual’s specific questions – because we all had questions relevant to our own lives!

- Client

 

The Whole Foods Training Field Trip was an awesome experience- I feel a LOT less intimidated about shopping there now, and understand a lot more about the options available.

- Client

You mentioned a few times about how different foods have different energy- its something that I’ve been thinking for a long time, and even more so now that I’m a vegetarian. I’ve just never heard anyone talk about it before. Personally, I’ve found that quinoa gives me a power-boost and I feel very energetic after eating it. I’m going to do some research into the new foods you pointed out by trying them out and seeing which I like.

– AP

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Nourish@Home Testimonials:

Our family LOVES the Nourish@Home service. Thanks so much for making such delicious and healthy meals, the menu has so many great options and ordering was super easy. We are two working parents with young kids and having warm, healthy meals each night is wonderful! Thanks so much!!!

- Sakemiller Family, Blue Ash

The Nourish @ Home option is fantastic and a great value. Not only is the cost of the service reasonable, my grocery bill is consistent, my refrigerator is stocked with healthy and tasty food options and my family is happy!  Importantly,  I have two teenage boys  both with a drivers license.   I have noticed a substantial drop in the amount and cost  of fast food they are consuming – primarily because I have great ready to “heat and eat” food in the refrigerator.

- DB, Anderson, OH

 

Just wanted to tell you what a fabulous service you have with Nourish@Home.  The whole process was great – from the food choices, details on what was needed for cooking, and best of all – the cooking and finished product!  Thank you Diane for the great food.  We had the salmon, rice/lentil salad, and green bean salad tonight and all 3 kids ate it – one loved it all and the other two did much better than usual!  THANK YOU!!!
- SS, Montgomery, OH

 

I absolutely loved my Nourish experience! Diane was amazing, personable, and fun to talk to. She was knowledgeable and someone I could really relate to as a mom and wife. Having the food prepped in my kitchen was exciting for both myself and for the kids. They loved having a “chef” at our house and were eager to try some new foods!
- DC, Mason, OH

 

We love it! It is great to have food ready for basically the whole week.  It really makes the week run smoother.  The food is great too. I really like having things already made for the week with minimal preparation for each day (I’m not thinking each day “What do we have at home?  Can we make it fast? How many will it feed? etc.) Thank you!
- KS, Loveland, OH

 

As two working parents, dinner can sometimes be the last thing we think about. With Nourish @Home, our evenings were a little less stressful and we felt good knowing our family had a variety of healthy and delicious meals to choose from. Overall we were very pleased with the professionalism of the Nourish team, as well as the quality and taste of everything served.
- SM, Loveland, OH

 

Walking into the house was simply delightful with the smell of fresh herbs filled my home! When I opened my refrigerator and saw the week of meals prepped for my family it was such a relief. As a busy mom of four small kids dinner time can be a stressful; Nourish@Home helped alleviate that stress. I knew I could concentrate on the kids’ activities and come home to a healthy meal with very little extra effort; my husband couldn’t have been happier! We even had wonderful food left over for lunches.
- SF, Loveland, OH

 

Walking this morning I was thinking what a difference the satisfying and filling foods made for me this week. I need to do more of this!
- Client in Hyde Park

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Speaking and Workshop Testimonials:

“Cherylanne did an amazing job when she spoke at the St. Margaret of York general PTO meeting.  She is such a dynamic, energetic speaker that she had the crowd engaged and wanting to learn more right from the start. This was not the same old food talk, either. She was really knowledgeable about the science behind food, and did a great job answering questions about the new ingredients and diet myths we hear about in the media. Most importantly, as a mom of 3 she’s realistic and knows how hard making even simple changes to your kids’ diets can be!! She really challenged us to rethink how we feed our families and gave us simple, new ways to start moving in the right direction. It was the perfect way to help start the school year off right!”

- PTO President, St. Margaret of York

 

Cherylanne presented to the Chamber’s WE Lead program — an audience of 54 executive women in a 10-month professional development program. These busy women want and need excellent speakers who provide information they can use. Cherylanne connected with the group, delivering on that and more. Below are some of the comments from the participants. Additionally, we were so impressed with the presentation that the Chamber invited her to speak to its employees.

• Cherylanne is passionate, knowledgeable and a savvy presenter.
• Very worthwhile.
• Loved! Excellent speaker and presentation.
• Wonderful! Loved the energy, challenge she put out.
• I loved her! Thank you for having someone who didn’t say the same things about food – was more about a plan.
• Great, realistic examples. Practical advice was nice.
• Good tips and reminders for healthy choices and taking control of our food.

- Diana Long, Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce, WE Lead Program Director

 

The Cincinnati Chamber’s “Wellness Committee” brought Cherylanne into the Chamber to kick off the new year with a postive approach! She spoke to our employees for approximately 30 minutes, and during that time, she had everyone’s attention and captivated the audience with her enthusiastic approach towards Nutrition and Being Healthy. Everyone was able to relate to what she was discussing and it was obvious that our team of employees truly appreciated what she was talking about -we could have all listened to her for another hour! Cherylanne is a very personable and articulate presenter and its obvious she cares about people and their well being. I highly reccommend Cherylanne and her team at Nourish to help you reach your goals for “Living and Staying Healthy!”

- Laurie Brinkman, Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce Wellness Committee

 

Cherylanne’s talk on helping busy moms not only survive but thrive through the holiday season was inspirational. Her positive energy and passion for nourishing your mind, body and soul was powerful and uplifting. The insight from Cherylanne’s holistic approach to wellness creates happiness that is contagious. Everyone should be Nourished!

– Heather LeLoup, SPP Parents Auxiliary President

 

Cherylanne’s knowledge of food and recipes that enhance the flavor of food is unparalleled. It’s one thing to throw fattening products into recipes to enhance flavors of vegetable, meats, etc, but this is not Cherylanne’s mindset…she has a vast knowledge of healthy more nutritious ways to prepare and season foods to enhance their natural flavors to make truly delicious meals.

– Phaedra Martin, Procter & Gamble, Beauty & Grooming WE Network

 

Fueling our bodies with the right nutrients is essential for our success at work and at home, yet so often we make food choices that are not the best for us.  Cherylanne gave us a set of powerful, yet realistic tools to help us prepare for situations where we are not in complete control of our meals, such as business meetings and office parties.  Her Q&A session spanned topics ranging from smart grocery shopping to raising kids who make healthy food choices.  We all left energized and inspired, ready to turn Cherylanne’s ideas into habits.

- Colleen M. Neal, Ph.D., Senior Scientist, The Procter & Gamble Company

 

Thank you so much for your guidance and positive perspective. I’ve found your presentation to be immensely helpful over the last week, in thinking about how to plan and getting the “rhythm of the week” down BEFORE shopping.

- Client

 

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Integrative Medicine Testimonials:

During a particularly trying time, Dr. Stevenson is a supportive, kind and reasoned-voice.  Her ability to listen and understand has been a lifesaver.  Her treatment plan is well thought out and doesn’t involve unnecessary tests or doctor visits.  I will continue to work with her and would recommend her to anyone that is not getting what they need from those in the “traditional” medical field.  Dr. Stevenson reminds me of my dogs’ veterinarian (not the doctors I have typically seen)……caring, always willing to answer a question, quick response time…..I don’t think I could give her any higher praise!

Dr. Stevenson has given me hope after years of unsuccessful treatment for anxiety and depression. For over ten years I have tried and failed traditional approaches to treating depression. Unlike other healthcare providers I have seen, Dr. Stevenson took the time to fully understand my medical history, to assess my current medical issues, and  to understand how my life circumstances were supporting or hurting my health.  Whenever I have questions or concerns, Dr. Stevenson is extremely responsive and thoughtful. She has given me the tools I need to manage my anxiety. I am truly grateful for the time she has taken to really understand my health concerns and to offer practical and effective solutions. The healing relationship I have developed with Dr. Stevenson has given me optimism and has opened up many possibilities for managing my anxiety and depression.

- LR, Cincinnati