Wellness Consultations:

With all the health-building services offered at Bridge to Better Health, there are times when you need to review your options, formulate a plan, or learn a new perspective. Other types of sessions may not have sufficient time for all of your questions, or maybe the depth of your questions goes beyond the scope of that appointment. With our services crossing over between emotional and physical health, that isn't out of the ordinary!

The Wellness Consultation is our way of dedicating time for you to get your questions answered and your plans formulated -- to spend our time together in a way you feel would be most helpful.

Sherri answers questions about Wellness Consultations:

• What is a Wellness Consultation?
• Why would I get one?
• What happens in a Wellness Consultation?
• You'll put me on a diet, right?
• Can't I get what I need from my food?
• Aren't all supplements the same?
• Details of a Wellness Consultation?

What is a Wellness Consultation?

A Wellness Consultation creates the opportunity to plan, ask and learn. This is the appointment that can cover a wide variety of general topics in a very specific way.

Feelings of frustration and defeat can set in when we are in a transition, letting go of old thoughts or learning new things, and implementing new habits can be challenging. Wellness Consultations are the time we set aside to talk about ways to make your transition smoother. Here are some topics that could be covered in a session:

• A couple is planning their pregnancy and they are interested in ways to prepare for that physically and emotionally
• A woman plans to nurse her baby and would like to know how diet, nutrition and herbs can help or suppress breastfeeding
• A mother wants to know how to help her elementary-aged son focus on learning in school
• A realtor wants to have more energy during the day
• A woman wants to lose weight before her high school reunion
• A middle age man is struggling with symptoms associated with high blood pressure
• A young woman's mood swings are getting in the way of her relationships at home and at work

Situations like these are multi-faceted and for the most effective turnaround, they require a multi-faceted approach to wellness. A one-hour Iridology session or a 90 minute QRA session isn't the place to formulate this kind of plan, but a Wellness Consultation is.

In a Wellness Consultation, Sherri draws on her training and experience to make health recommendations in a wide variety of topics tailored to your needs. All recommendations are given for education and health-promoting purposes and they may include things Sherri can help you with or they may involve practitioners with other skills.

These sessions are brainstorming sessions to help you get where you'd like to be.

Why would I get a Wellness Consultation?

This may sound like a silly question for some people, but it's a good question to ask! Why do people get consultations for anything?

People consult with a landscape designer when they need help planning the layout of certain plants. Couples ask wedding planners to help them implement a smooth wedding, and lifestyle coaches are hired to help people get to the next level in their professional lives. Wellness Consultations can help you solidify your health goals, formulate a plan of direction, and, depending on what you need, offer the support and accountability to help you with your progress.

Maybe you have questions like these:

• What could be contributing factors affecting this situation in my life?
• What natural therapies, or health-building practice is available that I might not be aware of?
• What do I do first?
• How can I pace myself so I don't get overwhelmed?

Wellness Consultations are smart ways to take your whole health to another level.

What happens in an Wellness Consultation?

I encourage everyone to schedule a Wellness Consultation.

Stephen Covey recommends us to "begin with the end in mind." In other words, think about where you'd like to end up and work backwards from there to see how you can make choices that will help you reach your goal.

As you think about your ideal health and the things you'd like to do to get there, ask yourself questions like, Do I need help with any steps along the way?, Are there things about this process I don't understand?, and What areas do I feel least qualified in? These are the kinds of questions that can turn into excellent sessions.

And, these can be scheduled for phone sessions, which may be more convenient for you.

These consultations allow you to:

• Talk about topics that are important to you
• Schedule one time or multiple times depending on your needs
• Ask Sherri general questions about health
• Get a specific set of recommendations that you can follow

You might be interested in topics such as:

• Meal planning ideas
• What to substitute for artificial sweeteners or bad fats in your diet
• Where to find organic foods for less
• Which personal care products you're currently using that may not be health-supporting
• And more

You'll put me on a diet, right?

Wellness sessions are structured around your concerns. If you are troubled about a health issue and I know of nutritional suggestions that might help, I'll make those recommendations and you can decide which ones to follow through on.

Some situations would benefit from a special diet, but you might be surprised to see what other simple adjustments could be recommended for your situation.

If you have resistance to changing habits or diet, you might consider an EFT session. Sometimes we know something would be better for us, but we can't seem to do what we need to do. EFT is phenomenal at helping this turn around.

Can’t I get what I need from my food?

Since 2002, at least four studies conducted by the United State’s Center for Disease Control report that most foods grown in the US contain only 50% of the antioxidants it had just 25 years ago!

Food grown in depleted soil does not provide adequate vitamins, minerals and antioxidants we need to help us deal with the influx of free-radicals in our system. Is it any wonder why people suffer from asthma, fibromyalgia, allergies, weak joints and muscles, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, ALS, MS, blood sugar disorder, and more?

Most symptoms that we struggle with will lessen in intensity as we make healthier choices with our foods and attitudes. Many people experience faster recovery when they add supplements to their routine rather than using food alone.

Aren't all supplements the same?

No, all supplements aren't the same. Supplements can have fillers, binders, color additives and other things that in the long term, aren't good for your health. I'm frustrated by these things and at the companies that take advantage of your trust.

When you come to me for recommendations, you want my ideas on how you can see a change in your specific situation. In some cases, a particular brand may not matter but in most cases, I recommend a certain supplement that I've spent time researching. I don't just research the type of supplement that might be helpful. I work with companies that have history, integrity, and good results.

Understand, the good results I'm looking for are based on the products and companies I recommend.

Details of a Wellness Consultation?

Wellness Consultations can be scheduled for an hour or  an hour and thirty minutes.  They are billed at $90 per hour.

If this is just a planning session, there may be no other costs involved. However, any products purchased would be in addition to the appointment fees.

How can I contact you?

If you are interested in scheduling a Wellness Consultation with Sherri Lund or contacting the office, please click here.