I am pleased to share my healing story as a HealthQuest patient. I am 64 years old, a wife of 41 years with three grown sons and 7 grandchildren. I became a patient of Dr. Kolbaba’s about 9 years ago after hearing his HealthQuest Radio show. It was an answer to prayer during a tumultuous time in my personal life.

I had reached a point where I was exhausted; not sleeping well, hurting in places I didn’t know existed. I managed to get through the daily work and family responsibilities with coffee, diet soda and of course, sugary snacks. I have battled my weight with “all or nothing” yo-yo dieting, and although I had dropped weight quickly, it rapidly returned.

I had always been interested in nutrition and alternative medicine. I took vitamins and had seen chiropractors off and on for 20 years. I was not a fan of the AMA drugs and the surgery approach as I had lost family members to cancer and watched as they suffered through conventional treatments and soon died. I was frustrated that their physicians were not at all concerned about nutrition, sleep habits, emotional or spiritual needs.

My first visit to Dr. Kolbaba’s office was a wonderful surprise! The atmosphere was warm, inviting and professional; the staff relaxed and caring. I’m so grateful for the patience and concern shown as Dr. Kolbaba has gradually empowered me to take control of all aspects of my health. The Medical Symptoms Questionnaire, Nutritionally Based Comprehensive Physical Exam, X-rays, Blood work and Saliva tests gave me answers to what I had suspected all along. Thanks to years of stress, emotional eating habits and inconsistent exercise, I was now a depressed, menopausal woman with imbalanced hormones and depleted adrenal glands! I also needed orthotics for my back, foot, knee problems and most of all, I came to realize I needed a supervised detoxification program! It was my desire to stop taking hormones and anti-depressants, too. I took advantage of the clinic’s state-of-the-art Comprehensive Body Scan* testing that showed specific areas of my body that needed more attention.

I began my “adventure in health” by scheduling regular Health Coaching sessions and holding strict compliance to my personal nutritional protocol prescribed by the doctors. It has been time, effort and money very well spent! I’m Health Coaching weekly in order to complete my goals with a consistent detoxification program and exercise plan. My journey of 9 years has been slow as I’ve had to work through many emotional food issues and replace old negative coping strategies. Dr. Kolbaba has dealt with me compassionately and helped get me back on track. I have learned to be patient with myself and appreciate this journey we call health!

I feel wonderful now and have a lifestyle I enjoy! I have lost over 32 lbs. so far and I am becoming an even healthier role model for my husband, grown children and grandchildren. The accountability and encouragement of keeping a food journal and attending Health Coaching sessions with Dr. Kolbaba have been critical to changing my thinking and long standing habits.

My health journey with Dr. Kolbaba and his wonderful staff continues to be an answer to prayer. Thank you!