Testimonials

Liam Dougherty Springer

I have been interested and actively seeking information on how to eat “right” since I was a teenager.  Over the past 15 years I have come across and read well over a dozen “diet books” all based in some theory about how to unlock the potential of the human metabolism in order to bring about the most robust health state possible.  The programs were various however one thing they all had in common was they were general.  Everyone needs the same thing all problems have one solution.  They would often give reasons why, however there were always obvious loose ends.  The one size fits all approach became week at points and the authors typical response to these difficult to explain areas was just to start a new chapter.  Many of the programs could deliver results for a period of time but nothing ever “felt” right and I never “felt” any different even if I looked different.

When I was first introduced to Josh and Jeanne’s approach to nutrition I was highly skeptical but the truth was I was not happy with the way I felt and no matter what I tried I could not figure out how to fix it.  I was dealing with abdominal discomfort 80% of the time at least.  This included bloating constipation, gas, intense stabbing pains in my gut almost every night.   I also would urinate at least every hour and up to 3 or four times a night.  I had stubborn belly fat dark circles under my eyes and was always worn out, and anxious.. I was a wreck.

Josh talked about how much help dairy could be and I said.   “I wish I could drink milk and can’t touch the stuff without feeling like shards of glass are traveling through my intestines.”  He said.  “We can fix that.”  I did not think there was a chance he was right but I was willing to try it out.  I was already gluten free, ate coconut oil by the spoon full, only ate local organic grass fed.  However I used tons of supplements and ate tons of meat and veggies and very little carbohydrates.  Josh did not seem to be surprised that what I considered to be the best diet the universe or money could provide was not helping me come out of this degenerated condition.  What he said I should try made me much less skeptical than I was previously,  It literally terrified me.  I was restricting protein giving up my staples of beef pork chicken, going off all my supplements and drinking juice!!!!!   I thought carbs were poison and that the reliance on sugar for energy weekend the body leading to all sorts of metabolic distortions and disease including heart disease, diabetes, constipation, weight gain and obesity, cancer etc.  I was not a happy camper I thought this was a suicide mission!!!

But I had already paid the money and Josh had a New Jersey accent so I did what he said anyway.  Over the first few months I gained some weight but my temperature also went up and my heart rate regulated.  I could also consume dairy and other foods I previously could not.  It seemed like what he said would happen did so I kept it up.  Over the next 3 months as my metabolism began to really turn up I began to eat more feel like I had more energy than I had ever had in my life and lost 11 pounds of fat and gained 7 pounds of muscle.  The funny thing is I was working out less than I had been previously.  I was urinating much less frequently and was much less thirsty.  My dark circles began to fade.  I began to be able to feel when I needed more carbs or protein or fat and could adjust my ratios and bounce what I was doing of Josh.  I was beginning to find a way of eating that truly worked for ME….  I could evaluate when my diet was ready to change by the tools I had been given through the process of Josh and Jeanne’s program!!

I am continuing to heal and see results and I am only more excited to see what it will be like as time goes on.  I also joined the Metabolic Blueprint which is a class put together by Josh and Jeanne in order to help the individual start to understand in an in depth manor what is going on within our body. As well as how the food we eat is so effective at altering our metabolism.  It does not gloss over ruff spots and the community that is formed by the class participants on line helps bring about even further exploration.  I can tell this is truly just the beginning of the utility I will find through this program of nutritional lifestyle Josh and Jeanne are offering.

I am also a practitioner and have a large Lifestyle Consultation  aspect to my service.  The 1 on 1 consultation and class have added a level of professionalism and confidence to my practice that are priceless.  My clients are beginning to get better results faster than ever before and I am able to see first hand that this program forms to meet the individuals needs not vice verse.  I truly believe that this is one of the most productive paths I have ever taken and that Metabolic Blueprint is the most important class I have ever been through.

Thanks East/west Healing and Performance!

David

I want to take the time to thank Josh Rubin and East West Healing & Performance. I have been suffering from low back pain, L5-S1 nerve impairment and L5 bulging disc for over a year. I have been to PT, Chiropractors, Acupuncturist, and Dr. Neading, also 2 shots and none have gotten me anything but temporary relief.

I flew out of Savannah, Georgia to get evaluated by Josh in San Diego and he made me feel comfortable from the first time I spoke with him on the phone! He is very caring and compassionate (don’t let the tattoos fool you!). He is really a caring person.  He took a lot of time during his evaluation and checked areas and discussed issues no one else has ever done before to find out why I was in pain and to help me find where the pain was coming from and make adjustments when needed. He was always there to answer any questions or concerns I had during my treatment plan. His manual therapy skills, along with my exercise/rehab program/progression over the past yr has been the key to my success!

I am pain free for the first time in yrs and just finished Iron Man Florida in November. For awhile one of my biggest fears was not being able to do my job, exercise and enjoy life to the fullest! Thank you Josh and East West Healing & Performance for giving me my life back. Much love, David

Mo

Hi,I wanted to share how my life has gone in the last 2 years. 2 years ago I thought I was on top of the world. I’ve always been very active, working out 5 days a week and chasing my 7 year old around, basically full of energy. On the outside I looked like I was in the best shape of my life, but looks can be deceiving!  In one night my health just came crashing down. It started with a normal dinner that for some reason caused bad indigestion. I never experienced indigestion like that before so I just thought it would pass. I went to sleep and woke up 2 hours later with horrible chest pain. It felt like I was having a heart attack! I was only 28 at the time, but the pain was making it tough to even breath so I thought it was my heart.  I went to the ER and had a bunch of tests done. The doc comes back and said I had acid reflux not a heart problem. He gave me a prescription for it and I thought my problems would just go away, well it was only the beginning. I started having indigestion every time I ate, sleep problems, poor energy, and very poor appetite. I went back to the doctors and had all kinds of xrays, and other blood tests, and even a cat scan, and they found nothing! They just told me to stick to the pills and in time it will get better. So about 6 months go bye and in that time I went from 175 pounds to 145. I couldn’t workout, play with my son, or even enjoy the wonderful life I had with my wife and family. Everyone was worried about me including myself. So I started searching the internet for solutions. I probably tried every supplement out there trying to find a silver bullet, but nothing seemed to work. I had stopped taking the prescribed medication because it only made things worse.

Then I came across Josh’s videos on youtube and he sounded like a pretty smart guy so I decided to give east west healing a call. That was the best decision I could have made! That was when  I met Jeanne, thank god! Jeanne recommended some lab tests and finally when the results came we found the source of my problem, a parasite!!  So Jeanne put me on a program to eliminate the parasite, and at the same time began to help me change my diet to the foods that we (humans) are meant to eat. She also taught me how to heal my body by healing my metabolism. At the start of the program my body temperature  was at around 95 degrees! My metabolism had to be fixed. Jeanne showed me that with food as my supplement I could do this. Over just a couple of sessions things really began to improve. My body temps went  from the 95′s to consistently in the 97′s. My pulse rate was also becoming more optimal. During this time my digestion, energy, sleep, libido, and weight improved. It took time, but Jeanne was with me every step! Now not even a year later I’m back to my normal weight and my energy levels are back to normal.

With Jeanne’s guidance I’m back to working out and also chasing my now 9 year old around again. Jeanne taught me that healing the metabolism is the start of getting back true health. My average temp now is in the mid 98′s!  Probably higher than they were prior to my health problems. So thank you for teaching me how to get my health and life back Jeanne!! I highly recommend East West Healing and Performance to anyone looking to improve their overall health and quality of life!

Thanks East West!!

Kelly

“I realize so that there are many other people going through similar struggles and I would absolutely suggest they work with you. Your disposition facilitates self-awareness, which is a priceless gift and your teachings have changed me. I have been learning so so much about myself in the past year and just want to let you know how thankful I am to have met you! When I came to you last year I was still so focused on losing weight that I missed the underlying issue, which was my unhealthy/abusive relationship with food. Thank you for slowing me down and helping me to become aware of what was truly going on mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. You have such a nurturing spirit that helps facilitate true healing and organic awareness of oneself. I realize the healing process is time consuming and it does not happen over night, which at times can be frustrating, but looking back to where I was a year ago, it’s like night and day and I am so thankful you were brought into my life! I have been struggling with binge/emotional eating since I was little and never saw it until now; becoming aware of these issues has helped tremendously. Thank you for the work you do and just being you! Your disposition facilitates self-awareness, which is a priceless gift”.

- Kelly

Naveen

“After job related stress blindsided my health and started a rolling cascade of symptoms, I began searching for answers everywhere. Doctors, acupuncturist, functional medicine specialists got me absolutely nowhere; unless you consider tons of supplements, lab tests and bills as progress.

This is when I began my work with East West Healing

From the moment I met Jeanne, it was like a breath of fresh air. She has this intangible motherly quality that immediately made me feel comfortable. After speaking with her at my first consultation I quickly realized just how passionate she was about her job, as well as her genuine desire to help me regain my health.

As I progressed through the program, Jeanne continued to go above and beyond my expectations. She was in constant communication with me, answering my questions, providing suggestions and most importantly; never being afraid to change the program based on my body’s reactions. That’s the best thing about East West Healing; they design custom programs that are designed to help each individual on their journey. In an age where most believe one size fits all, Josh and Jeanne seem to be the only people out there who realize that everyone has unique, individualized needs.

Josh: You are such an incredible, talented, passionate health practitioner. You took the time to answer many of my questions when I was nothing more than a Facebook “friend.” Your drive to constantly evolve, change and help people around the world is truly motivating and admirable. I look forward to watching your business grow to new heights and learning as much as I can from you in the future.

Jeanne: Meeting you has been one of the biggest blessings. At a time where I was lost, confused and a little crazy you always displayed understanding, patience and nurturing. Just like Josh, you have created an incredible surge of motivational energy within me and have always reminded me not to be afraid in conquering my goals. I want to sincerely thank you in helping me to not only get better, but also understanding what true health is and what I’m capable of achieving in my life.”

East West 4 Life!!!
- Naveen Tejwani

Claire M from the UK

I have suffered from Endometriosis since I was 15. I came off the pill at approx 32 when we decided we wanted a baby and all of my problems had got far worse. Following coming off, I was ill for more days, suffered terrible bloating and painful sex.

Eventually I went back to the doctors and they sent me for a scan and found I had an ovarian cyst. I had a Laporoscopy and that’s when I found out I had extensive Endometriosis. The operation I had did no good at all and I carried on having problems and not getting pregnant.

I went back for another operation to drain another cyst a year later and found I had 3 large fibroids as well. To top this off I had been suffering with terrible fatigue mainly in the afternoons. I eat well (so I thought) no junk, occasional alcohol but nothing too much. I found it so frustrating as Im a very active gal, I have horses and dogs and it was more and more frustrating to not be able to do what I wanted to.

I went to see the doctor a couple of years ago and had blood tests, all came back fine and I was told I might have had a virus and not to worry. Two years later when I found Eastwest Healing and Performance online.. No energy, constantly exhausted,very down and more than anything NO baby.

I filled in lots of questionnaires that were sent to me, did some hormonal testing (via saliva) and the results just answered EVERY question about all of the above!! One consultation and test led to being able to deal with ALL of my health problems- just how cool is that. I’m not saying it was easy but it depends how much YOU want to get better! Josh advised me on my nutritional plan, I kept a food diary which I emailed to him, I asked every question under the sun, which he answered. I was put on natural suppliments (bio-idencials, blood sugar handling herbs, etc) and we had chats over the internet every 2 to 3 months or as needed.

As each month went by I started to feel better in myself, physically and mentally. I was more educated in the problems I had too as Josh had also recommended certain books to read. When I went to see the doctors I was able to “hold my own” and decide that IVF was not yet something we wanted to do until I was physically healthy again and at my best to deal with it as I knew I had a lot of healing to do.

Six months later…patience and dedication certainly paid off, I felt great – in mind and body and……. GOT PREGNANT!

Hi Josh and All who work with you! If you ever think your job isnt the best in the world, here is the proof it is. Beautiful little Ollie Bear was born on the 11th weighing 6.15lbs. I literally cant find enough words to decribe the utter joy and love for our little chap. A week has gone by and we just stare at him, every part of our bodies just oozing love for him.
I know I keep saying thanks and it seems such a small word for how much we really mean it.

Love
Claire n Marcus

Julie F

After years of dealing with infertility, I knew I needed to really figure out what was going with my body. I got off my birth control pills that I had been taking for four years when I got married in February of 2008.

Without the pill, my menstrual cycle only came once every two to three months. After a year, I went to my gynecologist and started the fertility drug, Clomid. I got pregnant on the second round, but we found no heartbeat at my first ultrasound. I got pregnant again on my third and fourth round of Clomid, but both times started bleeding about a week after my positive pregnancy test. My gynecologist recommended that we do in-vitro fertilization. However, I didn’t feel right doing it. First of all, I was only 25 years old at the time. Secondly, I didn’t want to force my body to carry a baby when it was telling me that it wasn’t ready and that I had some other issues to deal with first.

After taking some much needed time off from trying to get pregnant, I started looking into alternative options to fertility treatment. My good friend had been working with EastWest and highly recommended thm to me. Beyond infertility, I also struggled with fatigue, eczema, and acne. I considered myself a very healthy person because I exercised regularly and ate (what I thought was) a balanced diet. I decided to give them a call and after talking with them I was ready to start as soon as possible.

They immediately recognized some issues going on with my gut and put me on a 3-month Dysbiosis diet. I noticed the benefits right away. My energy sky rocketed and my skin began clearing up within days. The diet was not easy to stick to, but completely worth it in the end. It really made me recognize what foods work with my body and which ones do not. They also gave me some small lifestyle changes that would be beneficial and they were really easy to implement. Lastly, they recommended certain supplements to incorporate into my diet.

The benefits of making these changes began immediately. Through working with them and an acupuncturist, my menstrual cycle changed from around 45-50 days to around 28-30 days within three months. And on the fourth month, my cycle never came because I was pregnant! I am currently 17 weeks and expecting a baby boy. My husband and I couldn’t be more thrilled. I feel like it is so much more rewarding that I took the time to listen to my body and prepare it for carrying a baby. I would never have made it to this point without the help of EastWest Healing! I am forever grateful!

Lynne Thompson

Hello, Josh has asked me to write about the success I’ve had with his hormone program. I will be glad to say that my last set of blood tests from the medical doctor came back with normal levels of thyroid, triglycerides, liver, and kidney levels. In the beginning I was a bit concerned that my symptoms would not change but Josh encouraged me to stay with the program. I have done so and am very glad I did.

Josh has also helped my husband, Pat, with overblown candida and h. pylorie in the intestinal tract. Being as he is shy about writing your requested testimonial, I am doing so for him. To date, if he stays away from gluten, he does well. Thanks to Josh for his assistance in attaining better health.

Pam Coffey

I would like to share my experience in working with Jeanne for the last few months. I have been suffering with back pain for over 7 years. I have tried everything from aquatic therapy, physical therapy, epidurals, facet joint blocks, nerve blocks and acupuncture. I have tried a gym membership in the past and ended up re injuring my back and I was very discouraged to do anything for the fear of feeling more pain. I finally found my way to Jeanne, from a referral. Since working with Jeanne, I have felt so much better, less pain and am doing things I didn’t think was possible. It is amazing the time, effort, knowledge and research she has done to better suit me and my specific situation. I am getting stronger everyday and able to feel my muscles working the way they are suppose to. Jeanne emphasizes the importance of corrective techniques, from stretching, balance, strength and nutrition. I am taking little to no medications from everything I have learned from Jeanne. With all my experience with doctors, so to speak “trainers” and therapist, I have never felt as good as I have since working with Jeanne. Her approach and dedication to helping people feel better is a hard quality to find. I love being around Jeanne, with her upbeat positive personality makes me strive to be a more positive person myself.

I am so grateful for knowing you Jeanne.

Thank you! Pam Coffey

Jenna Kane

As a CHEK practitioner, I knew what I was getting into when I asked Josh to help me with my constant back spasms due to scoliosis. I knew it was going to be lots of work, not only in the gym but also in my daily routine. I was a little hesitant at first because I live on the east coast and Josh is on the west coast, but I just had this feeling that he could help me.

I was headed to California for a conference so I set up two days to meet w/ Josh for assessments, and to learn my new program. Josh performs such detailed assessments to figure out exactly what is going on. I had seen a lot of doctors, surgeons, and physical therapists for this back issue and not one of them took the time to assess me in the manner that Josh did.

When I left California I had a detailed program to start correcting the issues I was having. Along with my workout program, I also had detailed lifestyle adjustments to start following. Staying hydrated, sleeping and laying in specific positions, removing the gluten from my diet, minimizing inflammation in my body to take as much stress away from my body as possible. Josh gave me all the right tools not only to take my pain away, but to keep my pain away… now it was up to me.

Within ONE week I was noticing changes. I kid you not when I say for the past four years I had been having back spasms on a daily basis and especially in the evening. After a week of this program my spasms were reduced to maybe 1-2x a week. Now when I have spasms I am aware of why I am having them. Whether it be specific foods, or a position I am lying in. I now know which types of exercises will never agree w/ my scoliosis and which exercises I will need to continue for the rest of my life.

Josh made a program that was specifically 100 % for me. Even though I was on the east coast he was always available and open for me to ask any and all of my questions and concerns. He checked in with me constantly to see how I was progressing. When I would get discouraged and have a few back spasms Josh would walk me thru those few days and we would figure out what was triggering the pain. He made me realize that there will never be a quick fix to this pain from my scoliosis. The scoliosis isn’t going anywhere, but Josh gave me all the tools to continue my active lifestyle and stay pain free.

Thank You Josh ! Jenna Kane

Jill Savege

I have struggled with a chronic SI joint problem for upwards of five years. Despite seeing many of the “best” physiotherapists around, no one was able to pinpoint the source of my problem. Instead, it seemed we were always treating the symptoms. The only result from this type of approach was a short-term decrease in pain and minimal, if any, improvement in actual functionality; the problem would always resurface, and I progressively developed more and more dysfunctions due to compensatory patterns that I developed.

After a very thorough single initial assessment, Josh was able to establish the previously enigmatic cause of my problem and wrote out a plan to put me on the right track to rehabilitate myself once and for all. Being an elite triathlete for 7 years and an athlete my whole life; it was hard at first to only do what Josh suggested as it was a lot less volume of physical work than I am use to. However, within a week I noticed some major changes in my mobility and the coordination in my hip and SI joint. I am so happy, and also relieved, to finally have met someone who approaches the body with such a holistic outlook and who is only interested in the root cause of a problem, not misleading symptoms. For the first time, I truly feel that I am helping myself heal the pain, rather than just dealing with it. Thank you Josh

Jill Savege- Pro and Canadian Team Triathlete

Lori Miraglia

am a 43 year old mother of three boys and have been working with Jeanne for 2.5 years now. When I found Jeanne I was really just looking for someone to train me physically. I wanted to work my muscles until they hurt so I could eat what I want and still look good. What I did not know is that Jeanne was about to change my life.

The changes started with improvement in posture (an immediate appearance of weight loss) and loss of body fat. It seemed slow at first, but within a few months I was walking taller and feeling leaner. I loved the way I had to keep shopping for smaller clothes! She also helped me discover major bone abnormalities which kept me from performing certain exercises and everyday tasks, like putting on my mascara without supporting my elbow. With Jeanne’s help I’ve been able to work the supporting muscles and gain the stabilization I need to function normally. I’ve been amazed with knowledge of how my body works and how I can optimize my performance without spending endless hours at the gym.

Looking better didn’t mean I was feeling better yet. I was often tired, particularly in the afternoon and evening. I remember wanting to take cat naps when stopping at red lights on my drive to pick up the kids from school. Jeanne slowly worked with me on some diet and lifestyle changes. Her astute analysis and gradual suggestions has left me feeling more energetic than ever. It feels good to feel so good. And believe me, I was resistant to crossing over to “the healthy aisle”. It turns out, I still love what I eat, it’s just not what I used to love! Not only am I feeling energetic but my allergies have disappeared too!

And the best part is, it’s fun! Since Jeanne is such a delightful person to be with and talk to, I always look forward to my workouts and spending time with her. The benefits of my relationship with Jeanne are way more than I ever imagined! I’ve recommended her service to friends, relatives and co-workers and I suggest you give her a call too!

Lori Miraglia

Nurse Nancy

As a registered nurse, I knew I would never take any of the cholesterol lowering medications. I had seen the side effects one too many times. However, this past March, my cholesterol rose to 242 and the normal high is 200!!!! I started a program in April designed by Josh, taking cod liver oil, garlic tablets, and eating more protein and good fat, and less carbohydatates! I am using mostly all organic products, coconut oil, olive oil, and lots of organic produce…whole milk, butter, unpasteurized cheese- all organic as well!!! I have replaced bread with rice bread products and crackers…and stopped eating all the processed products with names I cannot pronounce….and the great news is that less than 4 months later my cholesterol has dropped 21 points already and my bad cholesterol is normal as well as my ratio!! My doctor was more than pleased…so if you know anyone that would like to lower their cholesterol the natural way, contact Josh…

Nurse Nancy, age 57

Judy Hague

I had the good fortune to meet Jeanne when I made the resolution to bring myself to an optimum level of health and fitness after a few years of struggle with atherosclerosis and two angioplasties. During our first consultation, she was able to show me just what was possible and told me that she would guide me to that goal. To be honest, at that time it seemed like a long uphill climb because I lacked energy and strength due to a diet that I thought was “heart healthy”. She educated me, first of all, on the systems of the body and then tested me to find out my starting level of fitness. Jeanne is a master at a step-by-step approach that gives me such a sense of accomplishment and optimism. Under her direction, I have made massive changes to my diet, and I feel so much better. Adrenal gland fatigue was a problem that she uncovered, and I am supplementing to get my adrenals back up and running. My general health is definitely improving.

The workout programs that Jeanne set up for me have been a godsend. I have been faithful about going to the gym to work out, and it has paid off with added strength and energy. The programs she set up were tailored specifically to my needs, and I never once experienced any kind of exercise injury. In fact, a chronic shoulder pain I had been suffering with for quite some time has vanished thanks to Jeanne’s workout regime. The care she takes to set up a program, show me how to do the exercises, and then have me do them, all on videotape, works perfectly for me. I can make sure I’m doing the exercises properly when I leave her studio.

Jeanne has such a wealth of knowledge and she uses her patient teaching style to motivate and inform me. It is obvious that she has a passion for helping others to become whole and balanced.

Most of all, Jeanne really cares about my progress. She wants me to be restored to health almost as much as I do! I feel that we are a team, and that she is a fantastic coach.

Judy Hague

George L

I was diagnosed with UC (Ulcerative Colitis) a little over three years ago. This disorder makes it very difficult to go about your every day life and enjoy the things you love to do. I have seen many doctors with hopes of getting help and treatment with this disorder. Instead of focusing on nutrition, all the doctors I have seen were focused solely on throwing prescription drugs at the problem. Over the past few years I have tried numerous types of anti-inflammatory meds, none of which helped me manage this disorder. Not only did these drugs not help my situation, if anything they might have worsened my overall health by putting a lot of extra work and strain on my liver and digestive system.

After the first few months of not having any success with the drugs I was taking, I asked my doctor if there were certain foods I should, or should not be eating. The only nutritional advice he gave me was to stay away from dairy products since it might upset my stomach.

After three years of popping lots of pills (up to 12 pills a day), my doctor finally realized that the medication regimen wasn’t doing the trick and that I should consider the next armory of prescription drugs. He suggested taking oral steroids. In short, oral steroids have a never ending list of potential side affects (i.e. weight gain, acne, mood swings, Psychosis, Osteoporosis, tissue damage, etc.). If I didn’t respond to oral steroids, the next line of medication was immune system suppressors, which attempt to reduce UC symptoms by suppressing the immune system, thus reducing inflammation. Side effects of these drugs are nausea, vomiting, liver problems, etc. I found myself at a fork in the road trying to decide my next step in trying to get my UC under control.

Fortunately, a couple weeks before my Doctor told me about the next medication steps, I found Josh’s website. After listening to some of Josh’s audio presentations, reading some of the testimonials, and looking into what type of clients he worked with, I was eager to contact him and get his take on my situation. Josh blew me away with his in-depth knowledge on my condition, the human body, digestion process, and his abundance of knowledge on nutrition. Josh quickly crafted a nutrition plan catered to treat my disorder. This plan was focused around eating organic meat and produce and lots of fish oil. Josh goes against the mainstream cookie cutter diet approach, and crafts a health plan catered to the individual clients needs. After consulting with Josh, I quickly decided to pursue the nutrition lifestyle change rather than going down the road of taking more medication with very potentially bad side effects.

It has been a couple months on my new nutrition lifestyle and I am very happy to say that my UC symptoms are a lot more under control than they have been over the past few years. I can’t believe the progress I have made in a short two months. I am striving to keep focused on my nutrition and overall health to potentially no longer experience symptoms from UC. I feel I will reach these goals with Josh’s nutritional guidance and expertise.

Josh is very passionate and knowledgeable in his profession of ‘helping people help themselves’. Getting the ball rolling with this new nutritional lifestyle was quite an adjustment for me and Josh has been there to answer all my questions and give me support along the way. He is truly great at what he does.

Thanks Josh…

George L., Age 32

Valohna Wynn

When I think of Jeanne Cuevas I think of a woman who who is dedicated to her clients education and in imparting knowledge in her field of expertise. Having watched many personal trainers in any gym I have noticed, it is often taken for granted and can be viewed as a social hour, definitely not with Jeanne. We do have a ton of fun, however, if you’re looking for someone who know there craft, who is there to work and who is completely focused upon your success, you need not look any further.

After making a commitment to myself I joined a gym and for 6 months exercised and ate the way I thought was right for me. After 6 months of getting nowhere I became very frustrated and disillusioned at the whole idea. I even went as far as to consider visiting a plastic surgeon to get my abs in shape and take off the weight where it just seemed to stay with me regardless of whatever I did.

I had the opportunity to observe Jeanne working and after eves dropping and listening to the way Jeanne talked and worked with clients it became clear that her intent is focused on educating her clients, so they can then make informed decisions in regards to not only how they use their body physically but what fuels their personal nutritional, emotional and spiritual needs.

I witnessed firsthand what Jeanne is capable of not only for myself but the amazing results I saw in others fortunate to work with her. I saw results that I never saw in the 6 months of working on my own and I am in better shape than I have been since high school! After repetitively re-injuring myself, the education Jeanne has given me on how my body works has left me with strength, no injury and confidence…truly amazing!

I would recommend her to anyone who wants to see miracles happen within their body. Working with Jeanne has changed my life and my mindset regarding my body and what I can create for myself at 48. I have more energy, I feel strong, I would recommend her to anyone who wants to challenge the aging process and look fit again!

Sincerely, Valohna Wynn

Kathleen

Twelve years before I met Josh, I had many health problems and after 17 doctors, was finally diagnosed with celiac disease. I learned what not to eat and felt better but not myself. I was raised eating organic foods, avoiding artificial ingredients and trans fats. I read many journals on health and considered myself well educated on dietary needs. I cleansed, took many supplements and still had chronic pain. Over the years the pain got worse and I broke down and tried a new doctor. I believed that at 44, I was too young to take daily pain medication and I believed there was a root cause to this pain. The doctor told me I had adrenal fatigue and put me on cortisone and hormones, and thyroid medication. Over the next year, I became worse and swelled up like a balloon. I stopped the cortisone and went to an orthopedist who told me I would eventually need my feet operated on. I went to a Rheumatologist who told me I had a thoracic outlet syndrome and a hereditary arthritic condition. He referred me to Josh. At this point, I knew food caused inflammation and was afraid to eat. I was down to 5 types of food that I could eat without resulting in pain. I ate 1000 calories a day (mostly from supplements and protein powder). Josh taught me the exercises my body needed to heal itself, and worked on finding the cause of my inflammation and food sensitivities. I gradually was able to eat more foods, and Josh taught me what I needed to eat, and how to eat. I began to enjoy eating and the social aspect of eating with family and friends. Now, I eat more than ever, and I am losing weight! The pain is gone and I can exercise without repercussions. I have a joy for life that I have not felt in a very long time! Josh provided the missing link and helped me regain my health. Thanks Josh!

Kathleen

Michael Dooley

I was diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome and ulcerative colitis eight years ago. The doctors told me to take this prescription drug and oh yeah, you will probably have this disease for the rest of your life so learn to live with it and you may even need your colon removed some day. I struggled and got chronically worse over the years to the point that my inflammation in my gut was exacerbating my low back issue. That is what led me to Josh.

After the most thorough examination revealing layers of problems, including a fungal infection, adrenal gland failure, chronic fatigue syndrome, and chronic back pain, Josh coached me through radically changing my diet and a workout program to rebuild my core and gut. It was very challenging. Today I make all my own food from organic, grass fed, and wild sources. Along with some initial supplements, this new diet has totally healed my gut. I am totally off the medication I was on for eight years and I am not taking any supplements or vitamins, only whole, natural, organic food sources. I feel alive again, I sleep at night and no longer battle with my stomach on a daily bases as I once did. Josh set high standards for me to follow and educated me along the way during the last six months about making better choices and listening to my body.

I am truly grateful for Josh’s knowledge and passion to bring people to wholeness. My journey continues and now I am able to share what is working for me with others. I highly recommend Josh to anyone who is willing to put forth the effort to get well.

Michael Dooley

Brian Clark

Jeanne, Two attributes define the best health care experts. The first; they do a complete assessment of the patient at the start of a program. The second is; they clearly define attainable and measurable goals. That may seem obvious, however, only the best practitioners like Jeanne do it with consistency and expertise. She can not be swayed from her goal of serving the patients best interest. She is patient and empathic while always keeping her eye steadfastly on each patients success. As circumstances change and/or short range goals are met, she will adjust appropriately. I support excellence in all fields so I am very pleased to promote Jeanne as someone who, through her work, affected my life in a very positive way. She can do the same for anyone.

Thanks Jeanne,
Brian Clark

Scott G

“I was in a major car accident 10 years ago and have struggled with chronic neck and back pain since. I have been through lots of physical therapy, but continue to be in pain both mentally and physically. I have only worked with Josh for the past 6 weeks, but wish I found him 10 years ago. I honestly can say the mentally, physically, and spiritually I feel so much better. Not only is he a great therapist, but he makes you feel like you are accomplishing something great in life and treats you like a friend. I would recommend him to anyone complaining of pain, that needed to get in shape, and also in my case, needed some mental uplifting!”

Scott G. Age 45

Your student

This newsletter came at the right time. I was going to send you a thank-you note for the instruction you gave me in Chicago during the HLC seminar. It literally changed my whole perspective. I cannot thank-you enough. I am the triathlete if you recollect the seminar. Since your session, I have incorporated the program into all my clients programs and have already picked up and read – the cortisol connection, why zebra’s don’t get ulcers, digestive wellness and sugar shock. My goal is two a week. I have gone completely organic (well 85%), bought the canteen for the water and have begun sleeping 7.5 hours per night. It has made a world of difference. I will be writing a weekly column in a chicago publication and the format it will take will resemble the holistic lifestyle.

Thanks again!
Your student

Cheryl Lew

I started working with Josh after finally being fed up with poor health and being overweight. Unfortunately even after living what I understood to be healthy and taking multiple supplements I was still not feeling well or losing any weight. I had multiple bad health signs- overweight, tired, skin rash, aching joints and hormonal changes (endometriosis) due to poor diet and stress.

A very healthy friend and a past trainer of mine suggested I try out the CHEK method and Josh Rubin. Josh did a complete evaluation (nutrition, lifestyle, adrenal/hormonal and food intolerance labs) of my past and current health situation. He continues to do follow up and change my health regime as I improve or have a set-back. He explains each step in terms I can understand and often has to explain to me what my body is trying to tell me.

I started working with Josh and changed the way I eat and live. Even though I am still working on my situation, mostly weight loss, I feel a lot better in terms a lot less fatigued, no rash, joints aren’t inflamed and my hormones are much more even on a daily basis. I haven’t gained any more weight– weight loss is now the next step.

I cut down my medications by 75% and a lot less supplements just by eating better. I found out I had adrenal failure because of stress and poor eating. I’m still working on my situation but at least I feel better and sleep a lot better. I’ve done this new way of living for about 4 months and I can’t say I’ve erased 20 years of bad eating but it’s a good start towards feeling a lot better.

Cheryl Lew Professional Pastry Chef and business owner

Laureen Weaver

I have a history of scoliosis which is a hereditary curvature of the spine. At 10 years old, I worn an upper body brace and at 17 I had spinal surgery where they inserted metal rods down my spine to remove some of the curvature. Over the years I tried fitness, yoga, Pilates, and massages to alleviate my back pain.

Ten years ago at the age of 30, I took up the game of golf. However, I could never finish 9 holes as I was in agony. I was lucky to play 9 holes and if I finished 18 holes, my back would hurt for days. This year, I joined a private club, The Crosby Golf Club, and I decided to try and find someone who could help me with my back problems so I could golf more.

Alas, I found Josh Rubin. Josh designed a workout program centered toward strengthening the muscles around my scoliosis. Through 6 months of exercising and stretching, I am happy to report I am so much better. I can now golf 18 holes without pain and have improved my golf score from 130 to the low 90s. From Josh’s instructions on proper golf stance, alignment, exercises, stretching and nutrition, I have lowered my handicap from 30 to 15.

From Josh’s nutritional program and metabolic testing, I have lost about 16 lbs. Previously, I was not sleeping very well, always waking up between 1 and 4 am. Now, I am getting a full night sleep. My husband and friends noticed the dramatic change so much they are now clients of Josh.

I would recommend Josh to anyone who really wants to seriously improve their golf game, if not their overall health and life.

Regards,
Laureen Weaver Age 40

Canadien Client

I have written the following testimonial because I have never met such a helpful and knowledgeable person in my entire life. This person would be Josh Rubin.

It all began last year, in the month of February 2005 whereby I started to develop a pain in my left leg. I didn’t know what the problem was or how I had hurt my leg however, I was determined to find a solution. I went to several Doctors, Chiropractors, Massage Therapists and so called health professionals. The doctor told me I should take an anti-inflammatory and Tylenol for the pain. The chiropractor and massage therapists indicated that I had sciatica. By the month of May, I finally had an appointment with a sports medicine specialist whereby he indicated that I had a bulging disk but had no clue how to treat me and recommended an MRI whereby I would have to wait 4 – 6 months because I apparently wasn’t an urgent case. I couldn’t understand how I wasn’t an urgent case because at this point I was in so much pain walking, lying down and I couldn’t sit at all and naturally could not work!

I had no idea what I was going to do because no one could help me even though my doctor knew that I was suffering from a bulging disk, location L4-L5. The pain continued to get worse and by the first week of July I woke up and couldn’t get out of bed because I was in so much pain. I was bedridden! I still had no idea what I was going to do. I couldn’t work and had not been at work since May due to the pain. I stayed in bed and hoped and prayed that I would get better but the pain only worsened. I finally got an idea that if there was one person on this planet that could help me it would be Paul Chek located in California!

In agony, I hauled myself out of bed and went to the computer to send him an email and asked for his assistance. He indicated that I should speak to one of his practitioners at the clinic named Josh Rubin. Josh and I started communicating right away and I sent him my diagnosis from the doctor. Josh helped me immediately by telling me how I should lay down, stand up, get out of bed, etc. Then he helped me by putting a program together for me because it appears that I developed a bulging disk due to weak stomach muscles, weak back muscles, bad posture and years of sitting at my computer desk hunched over.

So, I started the program in January 2006 and within the first week I started noticing an improvement. The pain started to diminish slightly and I could start walking again a few steps at a time. By the fourth week being on Josh’s program I could walk around the house quite comfortably even though I was still in a lot of pain but I was improving immensely.

Josh and I kept in touch and we would communicate on a weekly basis to see how I was progressing. I was so happy communicating with Josh because no one else could help me with my back problem. He continually encouraged me to do my exercises according to his schedule and I followed them diligently. I was very depressed when I first met Josh because I felt there was no hope and the pain had gotten so intense that at times I had wished myself away.

Not only was I depressed but I was so angry because here I am living in Toronto, Ontario and whereby there is an abundance of so many “health professionals” and they had absolutely no clue how to treat my condition!

Many months passed by and in August 2006 I flew out to Vista, California to meet with Josh for an assessment in order to continue with our program. It was a wonderful experience and a well deserved and needed vacation.

Anyway, Josh and I are still working together and I am in the 3rd part of my program and I would like to say that I am feeling great. I can walk, sit and almost do everything that I used to be able to do.

If there is one thing that I would like to say is that I am very thankful for having met Josh.

Marianne R

I am an arthritic 66 year old woman who had about given up on life due to pain and my physical state. Under Josh’s coaching and encouragement I have more mobility than ever. I have not been able to walk up and down stairs due to pain for the past 15 years. I can now walk up and down any flight that gets in front of me, as well as do it with no pain!. I walk better, ride my bike and play with my grandchildren. Life is now what it is supposed to be, good! I truly appreciate everything that he has taught me, as well as done for me mentally. He has also taught me that actions speak louder than words. For so many years I have been overweight and talking about do this diet, going to that gym, trying that workout, but never really committing myself to it. When you work with Josh, he makes you realize that he is only the coach. It is your actions that are going to get you to the top.”

Marianne R. Age 66

Elated Elder

“An exercise session with Josh is an experience to which I look forward with considerable pleasure. Typically I am hurried and stressed as he greets me relaxed and interested in my world. He begins my sessions with both warm up conversation and exercise which is followed by a more serious routine for which Josh is well prepared. Rather than only refining techniques of previous exercises, he blends a combination of those of which I am familiar and others unknown to me. Each exercise has been specifically selected by him to give me the core training I require. With sensitivity to the alignment, strength and flexibility of my “total body”, he uncannily knows the resistance or weight and reps to challenge me. Do I strive to get his “Good Job, Bob” at the end of a routine? You bet! And my reward at the end of our session? Yes, a sense of well being. Even more, rather than exercise I have had an experience that Josh planned for me to enjoy.

Through his training and encouragement, Josh has restored my pleasure in exercising and remaining fit. Before working out per Josh’s instructions, exercise typically added discomfort to low, lingering pain that had been caused by minor injuries over my years. Unlike other trainers who had worked with me in the past, in our initial session Josh identified conditions that were causing my body to be misaligned. Through his understanding of a “total body approach”, he was able to coach me through exercises that strengthened certain muscles that would better hold my body in alignment.

In other instances, he prescribed exercises that stretched my muscles giving my body more flexibility. Thanks to Josh, the pains in one leg and my back that have bothered me for many, many years are no longer discernible.”

Bob Morris
Elated Elder

Michelle D

“I had always been into staying fit and healthy. My whole body and endurance level changed when I was pregnant. Josh was very careful to only give me routines that were appropriate for my ever changing body. He made sure that what we did during training was safe and okay with my doctor.

I stayed fit through my whole pregnancy. I continued training with Josh after my son was born and got right back into my pre pregnancy shape.”

Michelle D. Age 30

Erin C

“I injured myself in 2002 while doing an intense workout program. I was left with great pain due to two torn and bulging discs, as well as other issues. The pain was completely disabling at times. Simple things like getting dressed were just about impossible. I tried everything “traditional,” none of which helped, some of which made me worse. My doctor sent me for surgical opinions, and although each surgeon I saw was more than willing to operate on me, it just didn’t feel right. I did other things, like “postural therapy,” which helped me in a very limited way. I was still, however, unable to sit for any length of time without great pain, which is difficult to deal with since I sit all day at work and am also completing a doctoral dissertation which requires lots of time sitting at a computer.

About 6 weeks ago I started working with Josh Rubin. I’d had some setbacks with the postural therapy I’d been doing (it seemed to be making me worse) and the pain was intolerable. Within a very short time of working with Josh, doing the workouts and incorporating his suggestions, I could tolerate sitting for several hours with little or no pain for the first time in over 3 years. Actually, after my first workout with Josh I had a period of about an hour with zero pain – I couldn’t believe it! I’d never expected to be pain-free again, so this really showed me I was on the right track. I can now make it through the workday more easily, and some days I don’t even take any pain medicine.

I can’t say enough good things about Josh. He’s helpful, smart, easygoing, and great to work with. Particularly after the frustrations of dealing with doctors who couldn’t do anything for me and didn’t seem to have any ideas other than surgery (!) it has been awesome to find Josh. I finally feel hopeful that I can manage my back issues and I know over time with continued work my situation will improve.”

Erin C. Age 35

Georgine T

“When I first met Josh Rubin, I was a little taken back by how young he was. I was dubious whether or not he had the skills and training to deal with an overweight, “under-exercised,” menopausal woman. What did someone from Gen X know about a seasoned baby boomer?

As we talked, I realized Josh’s knowledge and acumen regarding weight and exercise was extensive and he did not have a one size fits all approach to helping people reconnect to health and fitness. After a through examination he developed a program specific to my body type, age, life & work style, and special health needs.

I have a medical condition known as Interstitial Cystitis (IC). In the nine years since my diagnosis, Josh is the only non- IC person I met who knew how to pronounce the medical term, and treated another woman with this same condition.

Josh’s diet and exercise program is simple enough to follow. I travel extensively and needed exercises I could do in my hotel room. I also attend as many as 10-15 meetings a month. These meetings usually include lunch and dinner. I needed a diet that would accommodate these particular circumstances.

Prior to following Josh’s diet, I was ingesting more antacids than food. I was taking them as many as six or seven times a day. Just by eliminating all the “crap food” from my diet and following Josh’s simple food suggestions: eat more protein and vegetables, eliminate excess sweets and starch, I stopped taking my daily mega-doses of antacids.

It took me several weeks to acclimate to a healthier diet. As the weeks progress it has become less of a struggle. I am still doing battle with the exercise program. With Josh’s coaching, and weekly follow-ups, I am slowly conquering this trouble spot. I lost a dress size, and I have managed to do the exercises more consistently.

Josh has been a great asset in my life. Even though I have a long journey ahead of me to reach my optimum weight and body size, with Josh’s encouragement and counseling I feel I will reach my goals.

My most productive meeting in 2006, was with Josh Rubin. I am thankful I started his program, and have been grateful for his continued advice and support.”

Georgine T. Age 55
San Marcos, CA

Brad H.

“In January of this year I had just finished up 12 sessions of chemotherapy and had been cleared by my Doctor to return to normal living. But I knew that in order to keep the cancer away, I needed to make big changes in my life.

My diet, work-out program, and the way I was living my life were all out of whack. When I came to Josh, I didn’t know what to expect. A lifestyle coach, what was that?

Josh not only changed my diet around to include organic foods but he also educated me on what my previous eating and drinking habits could do to my body, it was scary to say the least.

Throughout my cancer treatment, I managed to lose 40 pounds of muscle. In order to effectively fight the cancer I had to get that muscle back. Josh set me up with a new style of working out which not only helped me regain my weight but also added a level of flexibility that I never knew I had.

Lastly, and just as important, Josh taught me new lifestyle changes that have improve my overall well-being. By following Josh’s beliefs in meditation, the importance of quality family time, and basically loving myself more, I am now moving forward in my life with a “can’t lose” attitude and a sense of peace that I never had before. Thank you Josh, I owe a large part of my recovery from cancer to you.”

Brad H. Age 35

Lynne K

“My journey into wellness and well being started in 2003. My experiences guided me to my current job and this is when Josh came into my life. With his support, honesty and his passion for what he does, he has taught me how to help myself.

For years I thought my body was broken with a degenerate disk in my lower back. This is from three separate injuries to my lower back over a period of many years. Living with pain for so many years and fearful of getting hurt again, was the major factor in my fear to exercise. It’s hard to accept that I could have pain free days after being told by several in the medical profession other wise.

With nutritional changes, the proper stretching and exercising, I am overcoming my fears of hurting my body again. As well as I have begun to enjoy my life more, with pain free days, and the freedom to move again. This has created a life of feeling good about myself.

Thank you Josh!”

Lynne K. Age 51

Karen B

I have suffered from Ulcerative Colitis for the past 6 years. Although I controlled my symptoms fairly well through diet and lifestyle, I still had at least on flare up a year. In 2007 I became pregnant with my first son and my symptoms came back worse than they had ever been. I was losing a good amount of blood each day and quickly becoming anemic. My energy was plummeting and I was not gaining weight at the rate that was recommended. In fact, I would go months with only gaining a pound or two during my second and third trimester. I was so scared that the baby was not getting enough nutrients. The doctors told me I needed to eat more to keep my weight up, but I was eating as much as I possibly could. My doctors did not seem overly concerned about the blood loss and told me to take an iron supplement. They also kept telling me to have dairy for calcium and to have milk shakes and other calorie dense foods to put on weight. I knew this wasn’t right. Dairy upset my stomach and flared up my symptoms!

Out of desperation I called Josh and explained my situation. He put me on a diet eliminating all allergens and my symptoms started to clear up. In the mean time I went to see a gastrointeroligist who told me the diet that I was on was worse for my symptoms. I disagreed, my symptoms were getting better every day.

Josh also worked on lifestyle and emotional links to my symptoms. I worked hard to make sure I was taking time for “me” everyday. Within a month my symptoms had subsided. I gave birth to a healthy baby boy at 7lbs 12oz’s. I have kept implementing all of the recommendations from Josh and feel better than ever physically, mentally and emotionally. I really cannot remember the last time I felt so good. Thank you Josh for all of you advice. You have made such a huge impact on mine and my family’s lives.

Karen B, age 26

Cindy Myers

My name is Cindy Myers and I’m 39 years old. I’ve been working with Josh Rubin for about a year now. I met Josh by way of my personal health and fitness coach, Ryan Bailey. About ten years ago, my doctor diagnosed me with Lupus and as a result, my immune system got weaker and weaker. I’m sure that the working out 5 days a weak and sometimes two times in one day did not help matters.

When I came to Josh I had been sick for two months straight with a cold, my body was run down, my spirit was at an all time low, and I needed help. At my first meeting with Josh, he asked me to cut back on working out so much; I really was running myself ragged on working out. Josh explained to me that my immune system was already stressed out and me working out that hard was only stressing my body out even more. This was so hard for me to give up, because for years, I had always struggled with my weight and I worked out that hard just to maintain and sometimes to loose the weight…..the last 5 years it had been to loose weight. One of the things Josh told me that has always stuck with me, is that you have to be healthy on the inside to loose weight. Meaning, if you’re body is not functioning properly on the inside, it’s not going to allow you to loose weight, it’s not going to give you a healthy immune system, it not going to repair itself. The next thing Josh recommended is that I do an Adrenal Test. When Josh and I reviewed the results of my adrenal test, I was overwhelmed and I remember telling him I felt broken. He was incredibly encouraging and told me “don’t think of it as broken, think of it as knowing what you’ve got to deal with, so you can begin to fix it”. I know that I didn’t show much enthusiasm, but after getting my action plan from Josh, I knew Josh would be the one to help me heal my body.

After taking the recommended herbal drops for 6 months I’m happy to report that I am feeling FANTASTIC! I just completed a re-test of my adrenals, and things are looking really, really good. My body is responding great to the changes that I’ve made. Josh was happy to hear that my body was showing results so quickly and I felt good knowing my body was starting to heal. I’m by no means out of the woods, but I don’t feel afraid of the journey anymore, especially knowing that Josh will be there to walk it with me, to encourage me along the way, and to keep me on track.

Josh is incredibly knowledgeable in his field and his confidence makes it easy to place yourself in his care. His compassion for his clients makes him easy to talk to; I’ve been able to talk to Josh openly about things I could not talk to my doctor about. Thank you Josh for your encouragement and your guidance, I truly appreciate that we crossed paths.

Cindy Myers

Marilyn Raineville

I met Josh when I needed help with a client who was above my level. I asked him to coach me so that I could help her. During this time we briefly discussed a few of my issues. As I was starting the “CHEK journey” and starting classes I realized that he was right when he told me I needed to “Walk the Walk” if I was going to teach CHEK to my clients. This is where my Hormone Rebalancing journey started.

I decided to go off the birth control pill and my hormone levels completely crashed within 3 days. I went to my N.D. who put me on bio-identical estrogen and progesterone. As my body desperately needed these I felt better within 24 hours. However, it was to be short lived. By six months my body was no longer responding; my hot flashes were coming back and worse then that I had insomnia about two weeks out of every month. I called Josh for help, again, but this time it was for me. He explained that by taking estrogen, my doctor was trying to work from the bottom up instead of from the top down. He put me on Bio-identical Pregnenolone drops, along with Progesterone and DHEA drops. I am happy to say that I feel great and I once again know what 8 hours of sound sleep is like. I have not had insomnia in months and wake with the sun feeling rested.

Hope all is well. Just a short note to let you know I have dropped 3 sizes since starting the Pregnenolone. I have no idea what I weigh (nor do I care), I just know I love the way I am looking. If I drop just a little more body fat that is hanging on I will almost look like I did when I was in my 20′s. Thanks for all your help.

Marilyn Raineville Age 57

Dasha McDonald

After an accident in 2005, I had an arthroscopic meniscus surgery of the right knee. My meniscus was torn in two places and an X-ray showed a minor osteoarthritis.

For the following 2 years, I consulted several medical specialists, was sent to three separate physical therapies, had innumerable x-rays and several MRI studies, steroid and other injections, but nothing seemed to work. I was still in PAIN!

Finally, I received a recommendation to work with Josh Rubin. After an initial evaluation, Josh prepared a personalized program of stretching and exercises. He patiently taught me these exercises and videotaped them for my use at home. He started with stretching first, then gave me exercises to build my leg muscles and ended with more difficult exercises building strength and balance of my whole body. In addition, he at in 6 Neuromuscular Therapy and Moxa treatments in order to facilitate my healing. The main difference between regular physical therapy and Josh’s approach is that Josh does not treat only one part of your body but considers you as a whole with many parts working together in perfect harmony.

Now, I am much better, free of pain, feel stronger and in charge of my healing. I enjoyed working with Josh and give him my highest recommendation.

Dasha McDonald, 60

Shawn, CHEK Practitioner

My name is Shawn, we met briefly at the Can-Fit conference in Whistler last weekend. Just wanted to say it was a real pleasure as well as an eye opener attending your talks. While much of it was admittedly over my head right now, I did learn that I have a lot more to learn! I’ve also been checking out your website and watching your videos all week and I think what you’re doing is really great!

Scott Gellock

I’ve been working with Josh for the past 6 months for severe GI and fungal infection issue that have plagued me for years. He has helped me address a number of health related issues. He started out assessing what my issues were and identifying what we would need to do to repair and rebuild my health. Josh does a great job explaining what we’re going to work on and why. He does a great job answering questions along the way which is really helpful for someone like me who likes to understand “why” I’m doing something.

He does a great job at educating you on the issues he’s working on with you. This is really helpful as the education empowers you to help heal yourself, which really resonates with me personally.

Lastly, I worked with Josh remotely. I don’t live in San Diego, but in all the research that I did, all the data pointed to him as being extremely knowledgeable in nutrition and how the body’s systems work together to enable optimal health. To be honest, I thought the remote
arrangement might not work, but that concern quickly faded away. Josh was great at checking in with me, scheduling phone calls, giving me the information I needed, and being available to aid and assist me. It’s been a very effective process.

After 6 months of working together, I’m still amazed at the depth of knowledge he has. He’s very impressive. I highly recommend his services, if you are willing to listen and do what he recommends, I’m have no doubt that you will benefit from his services.

Best regards – Scot Gellock

Iduma Ortega

I met Josh last January when I went to San Diego to attend the CHEK Institute Exercise Coach Certification at the CHEK Institute. I am a Personal Trainer and Pilates Instructor and have a good knowledge about Exercise and Nutrition, however I was not feeling very good and was having some health issues, I was not sleeping well and as a result I was tired most of the day with low energy levels. I started doing some research and I thought I may have a Hormonal unbalance and possibly parasites and fungus, so I decided to take action and contacted Josh and started working with him.

Our sessions have been over the phone and by internet as I am currently living and working in Singapore, however it has worked really well. Josh asked me to follow the Antifungal Program for 3 months, this is a program that aids the body to kill Fungus, I had to stop using contraceptive pills as they can also cause Fungus and problems with the hormones, I did a couple of Lab tests and then when Josh got my results he put me on a cleansing program, natural progesterone and some other supplements to strengthen my immune system and correct my hormonal unbalance which possibly was causing my sleeping problems. I feel Great now, but before feeling this well I actually felt very bad, however this is a normal reaction of the body when it starts healing.

After 7 months with Josh I have lost 10 pounds (which was MY goal) and a lot of fat, my body is looking very toned which is great, as I wanted to look my best for my wedding that is coming in a few more weeks. I am sleeping very well most of the days, energy levels are very good and overall I feel great! Josh is very knowledgeable and supportive and I have learnt so much from him! If you are really serious about your health and want permanent results, I highly recommend you to contact Josh and start working with him it will be the best investment of your life as you will get your health back and who does not want to feel great!

Iduma Ortega
Singapore

Cathy

Hey Josh,
I took an unplanned dismount from my bicycle. I managed to break my clavicle and crack the lamina at my C-6. Almost 3 months later I am doing well, weaning off of a cervical collar (which after the first two weeks I removed every day for a brief time, terrified I would lose all my neck stability). I wanted to tell you though, that this down time has given me a lot of time to reflect, and one of my realizations is that I have freed myself from many of my pre-conceived notions, especially about my lifestyle. I am no longer a slave to chocolate, Dr. Pepper, sugar, wheat, coffee, exercise (different from fitness) and so much more. I have started meditating (good for pain relief) and have given myself permission to be injured and to heal, probably the biggest attitude change of all.

I don’t think I would have chosen the path I am on without help from many teachers, you being one of them and I want to say thank you.

Best regards,
Cathy from Oklahoma

Interview with Josh Rubin

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Personal Trainer…VV from the UK!

As a trainer myself I always expected another person in my field to also give the best service without being money driven. Josh does exactly that! His passion for his work rubs off on you, living in the UK I didn’t think it would be a good working relationship, but Josh has a great way of connecting with even if it’s over Skype! I’m so greatful for josh for my health back. Dealing with stage 3 adrenal fatigue and parasites are emotional and mentally very tough to tackle. Working with josh has made me find happiness within myself something I was lacking for many years. Thank you josh for doing what you said you would do at the start and that is treating me as an individual.
Personal Trainer VV

Jason

My time with you Josh has been pretty life changing. I am more aware then ever of what my body needs to rebuild itself and get back into balance. In the beginning I was a little skeptical about the holistic programs Josh was talking about but I could not be happier I took the leap and stuck with Josh’s advice. I used to suffer from just about every gastrointestinal symptom you could think of….bloating, gas, diarrhea, constipation, GERD, etc, etc, etc. For years (since childhood) everyone has told me I just have IBS and to just try to cope with it the best I could and that chances are I would be living with it for the rest of my life. I had seen doctor after doctor, specialist after specialist and did every lab 2x over that they recommended to try to get to the bottom of this.

Josh immediately wanted to get to the root of the problem instead of just dealing with the symptoms by having me fill out extensive assessments. Josh also wanted to do testing and lab work where all of my other so called “doctors” wanted to make educated guesses. My former doctors educated guesses left me suffering for the last 10 years. Between my “doctors” assessments and Josh’s, we had come tot he conclusion that I had 4 different parasites, a bacterial infection, candida overgrowth, several mineral deficiencies, adrenal issues, issues with breaking down fats, proteins and carbs, etc, etc, etc….the list kept going on and on. Even though I am in a different state then you I felt like Josh was always ready to help. In the end I am so much more comfortable with the natural approach and what it can do for my health. I just wanted to say thank you for showing me the right tools that give my body the ability to heal itself.

Thanks
Jason

Barbara Galaro

Jeanne Rubin and EastWest Healing and Performance have really made a difference in my life.

I contacted them in late Dec 2009; complaining of daily headaches, stomach disorders, thyroid dysfunction, high cholesterol and joint pain. Jeanne told me it would take up to eight months to get my body functioning without the use of prescription medicine.

She began with a few tests; mind you my medical doctor was about to place me on seizure medicine for the daily level headaches. After gathering the test results, changing a few habits and adding supplements to my system the headaches where totally gone within three weeks.

I lived over one year with daily headaches and chronic stomach issues and now all have been eradicated. My cholesterol dropped 75 points within three months, my weight has dropped over 30 pounds (without going to the gym or exercising), imagine if I really listened to Jeanne?

The only medicine I am on (at the age of 50) is Thyroid; due to the fact of a medical misdiagnosis many years ago. If I had gone to Jeanne she would have found the root cause instead of sticking me on medicine as my primary doctor did.

I would recommend EastWest Healing Performance to anyone and everyone especially those like me whom have NOT had success at their Medical doctors who seem to treat the symptom and not the root cause . Jeanne treated the root cause of my problem and today I am a new person, healthy, filled with energy, no headaches, lower cholesterol and no more dark circles under my eyes. All without a prescriptions! Thank you so much!

Adrian (Crohn’s Disease)

I approached Josh with a few questions regarding my health issues and concerns via email, I was invited to book a complimentary consult to which I did.

My distance was a concern to me as I live in the UK, but throughout the whole time I have worked with Josh this has never proven to be an issue. I had been suffering from Crohn’s for a few years and had undergone surgery which was unsuccessful. I was low on energy, depressed, emotionally exhausted and spiritually lost. My life was drifting; my relationship was lack luster, my business struggling on its knees, in debt, in a part time job I hated and my confidence through the floor.

Each step of the way was is perfectly measured to my ability to progress and never do I feel overwhelmed. At times I never really knew why I was doing what I was doing, but I opened myself up and trusted Josh and the whole process. When I get stuck, Josh is there to help, when I need a kick in the backside, Josh is there to oblige! His response to correspondences is swift and his manner is very professional, understanding and incredibly knowledgeable.

We worked on my health from the inside out. Removing the parasites in my gut and the foods that caused problems for me. I started to feel results very quickly indeed. I also started a supplement cleanse to remove the parasites from my gut following a confirmed lab test. Each step of the way is about educating, so I could learn from the process and enable it to be a perpetual habit for lifelong health…..it is ALL very specific and individual.

We worked on my “I” values and goals, this was pretty tough and it meant that I had to come to terms with things in my life that did not serve me. Since this process has started, I have fallen in head over heal in love with my partner and proposed… she say Yes! I sold my house, quit the job I hated, cleared my debts, closed all my credit card accounts, and focused my business and my study. My business is on the up and I have never felt more confident in myself, my relationships and in my life.
As a CHEK Practitioner, I find Josh extremely inspiring, he lives his work and loves his work. This is something I have discovered in myself and love to live my life by my work. As he says, “You can’t give what you don’t have”.

I would recommend Josh to anyone who is serious about making a commitment to improving their health and improving their lives. Thanks again Josh, I am truly grateful.

Sarah Ladick

A year ago, I visited a medical doctor because my menstrual cycles had become very irregular and lengthy after years of using the birth control pill. My husband and I had decided to go off the pill 6 months earlier, but could never pinpoint ovulation because my cycle was so off. I knew something was wrong, so I went to the doctor. My doctor ordered a blood workup, an ultrasound, and eventually diagnosed me with PCOS or Poly Cystic Ovary Syndrome. The doctor told me that because of the PCOS, i needed to begin taking an expensive prescription drug (for 14 days of the month for the rest of my life), and if I didn’t do this; I’d have an increased chance for uterine cancer in my life and continued infertility. The doctor also told me that my ability to conceive children after age 30 would be more difficult, so if I want to be able to conceive children, I need to begin the drug right away.

This was an overwhelming and discouraging discovery, however, in talking with a friend, she recommended I call Josh to hear about an alternative treatment to my “condition”. After speaking with Josh on the phone, I decided to take the leap and see what kind of changes could happen using his methods. This was one of the best decisions of my life.

Within the first 2 months of implementing the nutritional/dietary changes that Josh recommended, I started to experience dramatic changes in my physique, my energy level, my moods, and began menstruating regularly. Since I do most of the cooking & food shopping at home, my husband also gleaned the benefits of the nutritional overhaul; he also lost weight, experienced higher energy levels and motivation to work out, etc. We began looking at food in a new way and eliminating the junk foods started to get easier because the results were so fantastic. Everyone around us was noticing the changes and asking what we were doing to look & feel so alive & healthy.

In less than 1 year of working with Josh, I am happy to say that I have achieved my goals. My cycles have returned within a normal range and best of all, I am now pregnant!

I can’t recommend Josh highly enough. If it wasn’t for Josh, I wouldn’t be where I am now. Together, we have corrected the problems I was experiencing and I don’t have to live on expensive prescription drugs! I no longer fear infertility and the invaluable things I’ve learned working with Josh are things I can continue to use to promote health for myself and my family for the rest of my life.

Sarah L

Krisi Hard

I have had GI problems for as long as I can remember. In 1997, I was diagnosed with proctitis at age 26. My gastroenterologist prescribed Mesalamine suppositories to keep my condition under control. It worked for a few years, but my condition worsened as the years progressed. In 2002, I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis and the suppositories were no longer working. In 2004, I was hospitalized due to an acute flare. I lost 12 pound in 10 days. I could not keep any food down and could barely drink any water. When I was admitted, I was told that my potassium level was so low that I was dangerously close to having a heart attack. I spent five days in the hospital and left with two new prescriptions: 4.8 grams (12 pills per day) of Asacol and a three month supply of steroids.

Over the next few years, I had intermittent flares that were somewhat controlled by the amount of medication I would ingest. I started questioning my GIs about diet and whether that could play a role in my disease. I went to THREE doctors who all told me the same thing: “Diet doesn’t matter. You are stuck with this disease. Increase your meds. Learn to live with it.”

In winter of 2009 my flares had become constant. I knew where every bathroom was for every place I went. There were several days that I was stuck in my bed, cramping with no energy to move. I reluctantly gave into my GI’s recommendation to increase my medication to an auto-immune suppressant called Imuran. Some of this drug’s side effects included Lymphoma, pancreatitis, increase risk of tumors, nausea and vomiting. I felt like I had no choice. Imuran made me so sick that I could not get out of bed. I was so nauseous that I couldn’t eat – let alone take care of my three kids. I informed my doctor that I decided to stop the drug. When he tried to convince me to “step up my drug therapy” again, I quit Western medicine.

My brother had been trying to get me to adopt the CHEK lifestyle for at least 2 years. I thought it was too expensive, too difficult and to be quite honest, I subscribed to my GIs way of thinking – that I was beyond help. However, at this point I was at rock bottom. I had no other choice but to try something completely different. I (finally) jumped in with both feet in spring of 2010 with EastWest Healing. It was the best decision I have ever made! I am off of all medication and have never felt better! I have NO colitis symptoms and my GI system hasn’t worked this good in 20 years! I am healthier, happier and more energetic that I’ve ever been! There are no words to express my gratitude to EastWest Healing for opening this door to a new way of living. If it wasn’t for them, I would never know how great life could be!

Allison Pelot

Since working with EastWest Healing and Performance, my energy has gradually improved and much more consistent, I don’t get fatigued or overly excited. My body temperature has been regulating pretty well too, which is rare for me in the winter.

Also, the most fantastic thing that I’ve noticed recently is that I can actually sit down to read a book and retain the information very quickly as well as stay focused. I even finished a book in about a week, which is very rare for me. I usually read 3 to 5 books at one time and it takes me months, sometimes years. Plus I’m not having to go back and read over again.

My experience has been one of deepening my understanding of myself and learning about how to better help others. Life is joyful and colorful again. It’s so great, thank you for your guidance.
Allison Pelot – Georgia

Thomas J

As a former division I & professional baseball player, I have tried bars, powders, pills & meal replacement shakes in order to enhance my performance and get “the edge” over my opponents. I concerned myself with finding the magical elixir or pill and equated bigger with stronger.

To a certain extent, this approach worked as I was able to stand at the top of the athletic pyramid and compete with the elite in Major League Baseball for a short period of time before suffering from injury. After retiring from my athletic career, I gained weight and began to feel mentally sluggish & lethargic as well as irritable, angry and often times anxious throughout the day.

Through my inquiry with EastWest Healing on nutrition and combined with an active lifestyle, I have learned that the right proportions of the right food undoubtedly produce positive improvement with energy, mind, moods, emotions and overall well being. In December 2009, I weighed in at 205-210 pounds. Today, I weigh 181-184 pounds. Follow my personal inquiry at: www.flydontland.weebly.com. Take good care & be well.
Thomas J

Angela Brown

I have had the utmost pleasure in working with Josh. I have struggled with thyroid and hormone problems for over 15 years. I have taken several different medications (T4/T3, T3, DHEA, etc) and have had numerous procedures done to help with all my female hormone problems, including the thyroid. I’m a physical therapist and a personal trainer. It began to get even more frustrating that I could help people feel better after injury, lose weight, and meet their goals, but I couldn’t help myself. I was ready to give up and focus on my clients. I stressed for so many years about this and began to put on weight. Almost 30 pounds later, numerous tests, every diet known to man, and severe low esteem, I knew I needed to stop and regroup.

That’s when I met Josh. He has been a godsend! I have only been working with Josh for a few short months, but have seen amazing results! In just one week, I was already noticing positive results! I am now off of most of my medications and supplements now. I have lost 15 pounds and no longer have hot flashes and night sweats. I am sleeping better than I have in over 2 years. But most importantly, I feel GOOD! I haven’t said that in years! I am eating more food throughout the day and enjoy my food.

I am so blessed to have met Josh. He has changed my life! I never would have imagined that I could feel like this again. And definitely not in such a short amount of time. I would recommend Josh to anyone! He always makes sure that I understand the plan. And gives so much encouragement to help you along the way. He is so knowledgeable and professional. He has a true passion to help people! Thank you, Josh, from the bottom of my heart. Looking forward to continuing to work with you.

Thanks Josh,
Angela Brown
Age 34

Sandy Soto

A vast knowledge and understanding of how the body works, of natural healing, and nutrition science are what drew me to work with East West Healing. As a practitioner, I learned a lot from them, not only by their direct teaching, but also through osmosis–my own health had taken a sudden nosedive and I needed to recover it asap before it turned into something more serious.

When I first came to them, I had severe fatigue, insomnia, digestive issues, puffy skin and moderately severe problems with memory, focus, brain fog, and retention of information. These symptoms were having a profound impact on all areas of my life: work, home, relationships, social, and even spiritual.

Within a few weeks of working with them, I was able to reintroduce foods that I had not been able to eat in almost two years. Soon my energy increased, and so did my mental acuity. Additionally, symptoms that I had dealt with for much of my adult life, which I thought was “normal” or part of aging, also disappeared.

Not only did I regain my well-being, but I also learned how to take my health into my own hands–true prevention and self-care–which the best insurance policy! It was also an experiential learning process that I can now use to help others.

Whether you are a practitioner or someone looking to improve your health, I highly recommend working with Josh, Jeannie, and East West Healing!

Sandy Soto, Holistic Wellness Coach

Brian D

Wendy W

For most of my adult life I’ve felt at war with the lower half of my body. I have experienced bladder infections, yeast infections, bloating, ovarian cysts, a uterine polyp, uterine fibroid, painful periods and infertility. I was most recently diagnosed with Endometriosis and recommended to a surgeon. In the appointment with the surgeon he told to me that even if I were to have surgery it would be no guarantee that I would be relieved from the pain I was experiencing each month and that the cells could grow back in 6 months time. He could not give me a reason why theses things were happening in my body, so I decided to find someone who could. It was obvious to me that something I was doing was not working for my system.

From my first consultation at EastWest Healing and Performance I began to feel relief and hope that there were answers I could find to the issues I was having. Their knowledge and support have helped me piece together the puzzle that is my health. With diet modification and hormones I am pleased to say that in 4 short months I feel markedly different. The bloating is gone, the PMS is gone, I’ve had no infections and I’ve gone from 4 days of intense period paid each month to one day of minor cramping. I’m no longer taking handfuls of Motrin just to make it through that day, in fact, last month I didn’t have to take anything at all! I feel more connected, empowered, and vital!

Making major changes in your life is not easy and this process doesn’t come without it’s trials. I was totally overwhelmed in the beginning (and shed a few tears), but now it feels like second nature. I truly have a new lifestyle, and I love the results. Thank you, Wendy!