Many years ago, I received the diagnosis of IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) .

In my opinion (western regular) doctors give this diagnosis because they don’t know what the hell is exactly going on in your gut. You might have an intolerance, lacking certain enzymes or bacteria, hormonal disturbances, it could even be a combination of foods which trigger bloating, pain, feeling heavy and full etc. Maybe the pancreas and liver (or other organs involved in the digestion process) aren’t doing their job properly? Who knows.

I’m sharing here with you my findings and personal experience on the matter.

A journey within

Through an expensive journey (could have bought me a decent 2nd hand car by now) of treatments by alternative practitioners (since the regular doctors could do nothing else then just diagnose), I dived in to the internal world of the human body.
I’m not the kind of person to sit back and just let someone, even though this person is qualified for the job, tell me the kind of medical condition I might be suffering from without questioning it or knowing what it’s all about. I don’t go through treatments and swallow pills and potions (even though all herbal and organic) without knowing what it will exactly do for me, so I did a thorough research on the net, reading all kinds of interesting books on nutrition, herbs, the human body, mind & soul.

Influence of the mind

Especially the mind & soul is something I like to give attention to here. You can adjust your diet, go through treatments, use homeopathic medicines or supplements to treat your condition, illness or name it a discomfort as you wish, but you’re just treating the symptoms. (unless you’re allergic to or have an intolerance to certain foods, or a genetic defect) A malfunctioning in the body is actually telling you that there’s something in your life, your very soul going on that needs attention. There’s something happening at a deeper level that’s expressing itself through the organic material of the body. Having digestion problems could be translated into having difficulties digesting life, the challenges and experiences that we face in life. To treat your illness, to heal (be whole) you need to go deeper beyond the flesh.

Beyond the flesh

So, after many years of going through all kinds of treatments, adjusting my diet, studying the human body, my body, I came to the frustrating point that it didn’t take away my gut problem. I realised there was something going on at another level and decided to try the last alternative option, I went to see a spiritual acupuncturist. Not only did she make my energy flow again (unblocking my energy lines) but we went to the very root of it all, life experiences which had affected my very soul and of course I wasn’t aware of it until we went through it and it revealed itself. There was still hurt and unprocessed experiences (while I assumed that I processed it all) which made my energy flow stagnate. (the energy flow I needed for my organs to work properly)

After processing my experiences and hurt it took some time for my body to re-adjust, but finally I felt that the world beneath my belly was softening, friendly, flowing. I’m still being mindful regarding the food I’m consuming since my intestines are sensitive and I have hormonal disturbances (another subject on the matter which I’ll explain in another blog) which interfere with my digestion from time to time. Though there’s a positive change and I am moving forward, moving towards wholeness. (as whole as I can be)

This journey of exploring the self and the human being inside out had a wonderful side effect; it made me decide to become a nutritionist and holistic life coach. Always see the opportunity to turn something in to a positive advantage!

Terms & Conditions

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Interpretation and variation

In the Terms & Conditions the following definitions apply: “Me and I” means Patricia Brenner “ You, the client, participant” means any person that has bought and/or use any of Patricia Brenner’s services. “Both” means Patricia Brenner and any person that has bought and/or use any of Patricia Brenner’s services “Terms & Conditions” means these Terms & Conditions.

  1. Patricia Brenner reserves the right to adjust the Terms & Conditions when considered necessary and will notify clients within reasonable time.

Personal fitness and Pilates training

  1. I will use my skills and knowledge to design a safe and enjoyable training programme that will take in to account your lifestyle, personal goals, fitness levels and medical history.
  2. I will coach, motivate and advise you within my best ability to help you reach your goals and /or needs.
  3. You understand that the results of any fitness programme cannot be guaranteed. Your progress depends on your effort and co-operation in and outside the sessions. In particular you acknowledge that individual results may vary and no particular result can be guaranteed.
  4. You are required to complete a Parq (physical activity readiness questionnaire) before starting your first training session.
  5. It is your full responsibility to inform me entirely and truthfully of your health and physical condition at all times and if necessary a medical certificate of your gp or specialist might be required. I reserve the right to refuse (further) training with you or designing a programme in case you fail to inform me entirely and truthfully of your health and physical condition as well in case you can’t hand over a medical note if required.
  6. I cannot be held liable in any way for declared or unknown medical conditions which results in injury, illness or death.
  7. You fully understand that there are inherent risks in participating in a training programme. If you sustain or claim to sustain any injury while participating in training you acknowledge that I am not responsible, except where the injury is caused by my own negligence or intentional act.
  8. You are required to arrive on time for each session. In case of late arrival your training will end at the agreed time, there will be no extension or extra time given for the time you’ve missed neither will it be refunded. In case I arrive late I will make up for the time by extending the session or we agree to make up for the missed time another training session.
  9. You must be fully committed to your training programme in order to achieve the desired results or goals.
  10. You are required to follow my instructions at all times
  11. I reserve the right to refuse sessions with male clients at home or other private property if I feel that my safety is being compromised. Another suitable location will be offered.
  12. I reserve the right to refuse my service to you in case you treat me with disrespect, being rude or abusive.

Life coaching

Let me be clear what life coaching is about and for whom it is not suitable. A life coach guides and helps people in the process of achieving personal goals such as for example a change of life style, achieving a successful career, relationships, finding a purpose in life etc. The life coach is there to support, motivate, inspire and handing out the tools for the client to work on his/her life path, to be able to make the client see what’s already there.

Life coaching is not suitable for those diagnosed with mental illness or receiving psychiatric treatment.

  1. I’m there to help you, motivate and inspire you but through the entire process you have to take ownership, you make the decisions and being responsible for them and the outcome.
  2. I’m not a psychiatrist or therapist and therefore my coaching programme isn’t a treatment or therapy.
  3. You are required to be on time for each session. In case of being late, the session will end at the agreed time, there will be no extension or extra time given for the time you’ve missed neither will it be refunded. In case I’m delayed I will make up for the time by extending the session or we agree to make up for the missed time another session.
  4. I reserve the right to refuse sessions with male clients at home or other private property if I feel that my safety is being compromised. Another suitable location will be offered.
  5. I reserve the right to refuse my service to you in case you treat me with disrespect, being rude or abusive.

Pilates classes

  1. It is your full responsibility to inform me entirely and truthfully before commencing the class of your health and physical condition and if necessary a medical certificate by your gp or specialist might be required. I am entitled to refuse you participating in my class if your health might be at risk.
  2. I cannot be held liable in any way for declared or unknown medical conditions which results in injury, illness or death.
  3. You are required to follow my instructions at all times.
  4. You fully understand that there are inherent risks in participating exercising. If you sustain or claim to sustain any injury while participating in training you acknowledge that I am not responsible.
  5. You are required to be at time for your class. No admittance after 10 minutes the class commenced.
  6. I reserve the right to substitute my class if necessary and will inform you within reasonable time.
  7. I will not accept liability for any damage or loss to a participant’s personal property brought in to the studio neither to any damage caused by the participant to the studio and it’s equipment.
  8. I reserve the right to refuse admittance to a class if you’re being disrespectful to me and others or not following my instructions.

Nutrition

A nutritionist is qualified only to provide information about food and healthy eating and not specific diets for treating conditions.

  1. I promote a healthy lifestyle through healthy eating and exercising. I design a custom made nutrition program which is meant to stimulate healthy eating and will inspire you with various, interesting recipes.
  2. I am not a therapist and will refer you to a specialist in case you have a certain condition(s).
  3. You’re required to be at time for your session. In case you’re late the session will end at the agreed time. In case I’m late the session will be extended or the missed time will be added to another session.

Cancellation/Refund policy/Payments

  1. All sessions/class cancelled within 24 hours of the start of the session will be charged.
  2. In case of not showing up for a session/class you will be charged.
  3. Your session/class will be cancelled if the payment isn’t received before starting the session.
  4. Any block of sessions or a single session purchased must be used within 3 months of the initial payment date except for the 12 block of sessions which must be used within 6 months of the initial payment date.
  5. Refunds are only applicable when: a. illness inhibits continuation (doctor’s certificate required) Refunds only apply for the sessions not taken.
  6. Payments for any service must be received before starting your session/class.
  7. The purchase of any service by Patricia Brenner is deemed as acceptance of these Terms & Conditions.
  8. Prices and services are subject to change with reasonable notice.

Privacy Policy

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The terms used in this Privacy Policy have the same meanings as in our Terms and Conditions, which is accessible at patricia-brenner.com, unless otherwise defined in this Privacy Policy.

Information Collection and Use

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