Kelly, Mother, 32 years old

Working with Cheryl Diane was like a gradual process of awakening for me and my family. It started with desperation and ended with peace. I went to Cheryl when my daughters were babies, who were severely sick and suffering. At that time I didn't even see a connection between behavior, emotion, illness and food. What a revelation it was learning about digestion, absorption, depletion, imbalances, intolerances and more. To understand how and why we become sick, both mentally and physically, is so empowering and liberating.

Our journey was gradual and sometimes trying, and there were a few phases in our development into wellness. The first phase was testing and educating ourselves about the effects of food on the body. But figuring out what foods our bodies need and need to avoid doesn't turn us into a gourmet chef overnight. In my case, it was more like, "Now what am I going to make without gluten, dairy or sugar?" Gluten, dairy and sugar were also known as The only food groups I used to eat. That was the second phase: Okay, now what?

I learned many techniques and recipes from Cheryl in my process of learning how to cook again. Though, I may not describe my previous experience in the kitchen so much as cooking. It was more like heating. Yes, I was temporarily thrown off balance by the dramatic change in diet, but I wasn't missing being sick and my children were looking and acting like different people. There was overwhelming improvement in our health. The phrase, "It was so worth it!" comes to mind.

Then there was the last phase of the transformation, which was as unexpected as everything else I had been learning. I didn't realize, until Cheryl pointed it out to me, that there was a terrible record playing over and over in my head, constantly. My record was all about one thing: Worry. I was so worried all the time. ...worried about the future.

Cheryl began energy work on us, and like popping a cork, one day the cycle was broken. I felt a tremendous sense of grace come over me, and I had to laugh at myself for being so worried. Suddenly it seemed so silly to me! What was the use in worrying about things that are not in my control? All I can do is appreciate every moment, be thankful, and do my best each day.

There is a word for the emotion I found. That word is faith. Faith! I gave up obsessing about the future, and I think I may have heard my mind sigh with relief. There was no reason for me to have faith that anything I was worrying about would be resolved—nothing in my life had changed—yet. I was just deliriously happy despite my problems, knowing that I had grace.

Until then I had been driven by forces that were untrue to myself. A few short months after my worrying stopped and joy overcame me, our lives began to evolve. Circumstances changed, and we were guided to new paths with work, a new place to live, and a whole new beginning for us as a family. It was uncertain and bold, and we felt fearless and exhilarated. We took a leap of faith and followed the signs and it led us to the life we always wanted.

I am so grateful to Cheryl for helping me open my eyes about food and energy. Also, I really appreciate Cheryl for helping me overcome my old patterns, leading me to discover my authentic self, and teaching me how to live in the moment. We are truly blessed. I love you Cheryl.