Ali Shapiro

Feeling lighter in mind, body and spirit

I found out through test results that I was gluten-intolerant, and wanted guidance along the way to re-structure my life. I checked out her website and thought she would be perfect to work with, and I was correct!  The biggest challenge I came across while changing my eating habits was realizing that gluten was not the only issue.  I had noticed other foods were bothering me once my system started to become cleaner, and learning to work around a combination of foods was a bit time consuming.

What I loved most about Ali (and still do!) was that she not only was a health counselor in terms of food, but a health counselor in terms of whole body healing.  She was great to talk problems and issues out with, as most of us know that emotional well-being is a key factor in having a balanced, happy, healthy life.  For me, having a happy stomach makes for a happy life. 

Less belly bloating is one of my favorite improvements since working with Ali (I no longer look 8 months pregnant by the end of the day).  My system is clearer so I can tell when a particular food has upset my stomach, where as before I was always bloated, and gassy with an upset stomach, so there was no way I could identify a particular food as the culprit.  Lastly, after being reinforced so many times, it has finally sunk in that I need to take care of myself first, before trying to take care or worry about others.  

2010 has been a great year for me so far, and we are only starting the second month.  I've realized many things about myself over the past few months, and I believe my diet change, along with working with Ali played a significant role in that.  Changing my diet gave me a moment to step back and evaluate my life, which in turn has led to many positive changes in my emotional well-being. 

Ali is a wonderful woman to work with.  She genuinely cares about her clients and roots for you along the way.  If it wasn't for Ali, I would never have realized how much I have accomplished in the past few months while working with her and it is a wonderful feeling!

Pamela U., Philadelphia