what clients say

I feel as though I have been looking for someone like Wendy for most of my adult life. When I first met Wendy it was for a private consultation for myself to try and uncover the mystery of my metabolic makeup. I’m a relatively healthy person and my family and I lead a very healthy lifestyle, but for me there was always something missing. The knowledge that Wendy brings to her practice far surpasses anything I’ve ever read or heard from a doctor or otherwise when it comes to nutrition. Her depth of understanding allows Wendy to explain on a very basic level which foods feed the mind and body in order to optimize wellness. It’s as though Wendy has lifted the veil that’s been clouding my vision when it comes to nutrition and health.  Since meeting Wendy I have invited her in to my home to share her wisdom with my friends, and I have also attended a cooking demonstration. Wendy continues to add new nuggets of helpful information that enable me to make incredibly smart choices not only for myself but also for my husband and children.  I will continue to work with Wendy and I recommend her highly.

- Robyn Berman, Halifax.

 

I decided to sign up for Wendy’s 6 Months to Goal program for two reasons. To improve my health and the health of my three girls and my busy husband. It is crazy at our house but Wendy has guided me to gradually achieve these health changes. The grocery tour was excellent and and very appropriate for my budget . I now regularly buy the items she showed me from the grocery tour and incorporate them in my recipes. I meet with Wendy every week. She motivates and encourages me and we have fun. Wendy has used a holistic approach to help me gradually make realistic changes. She has introduced me  to various opportunities to buy locally grown organic produce. She has helped me with a food allergy for one of my children and has supported me emotionally with my weight loss struggles. I have learned how to keep food preparation simple and efficient. The individual cooking class was very good and I learned how to make several meals that I was previously intimidated to prepare and absolutely loved them. Currently I am down 20 lbs. I consume 8 servings of vegetables a day and have many recipes to choose from.  Thank you Wendy!

- T. Kennedy, Hammonds Plains, N.S

 

Thank you for your presentation.  Your easily understood approach made it both an informative and interesting presentation.  Thanks to you, we now understand the link between stress and nutrition and have some tools to manage both of them better.  I have received a great deal of positive feedback from our attendees; in fact, we would like you to come back to do another session for us.

- K. Chamberlain, Nova Scotia Business Inc.

 

From the time he was born, my second child (now 5) suffered from a chronically runny nose and mucous congestion, and had great difficulty sleeping.  After seeking advice from Wendy, I finally agreed to remove dairy products from his diet to see if any of his symptoms improved.  It seemed overwhelming at first, but Wendy coached us through the changes, suggesting healthy dairy substitutes and “child-tested” recipes to replace his old favourites.  The improvements have been dramatic, to say the least.  He is mucous-free and sleeping well for the first time in five years.  We have noticed that if dairy is re-introduced, even in small amounts, his symptoms immediately re-appear.  We will never go back!  One simple change has made a huge difference in his wellness and our family’s life.

-M. Milloy, Bedford, N.S.

 

I want to thank you for leading such an informative discussion about “School Lunch Solutions” for our parents. Your analogies to teach kids about healthy eating and what food does to their bodies are fabulous. It certainly made the adults think about it from a different perspective. Your tips and ideas were inspiring and I know that many of us made a stop at the grocery store on the way home. You left us wanting to learn more!

- L. Burgess – Centre Director, Oxford Learning

 

I suffered a major health crisis almost 7 years ago that forced me to re-think my diet and change my eating habits.  Wendy helped me to find nutritionally-dense, simple foods and recipes I could prepare and easily incorporate into my everyday diet.  I have seen remarkable changes in my energy level as well as my overall digestive wellness.  When my doctor recently gave me some positive test results and asked me what I was doing differently, I told him about the changes I had made on Wendy’s recommendation. His response was  to “keep it up!”  I would highly recommend Wendy to anyone looking for nutritional support during a time of illness and throughout their recovery.

-B. Johnston, Halifax, N.S.

 

My seven and nine year old children viewed Wendy’s arrival for our Simple Kids’ session with some trepidation.  When asked if she knew why Wendy was coming, the seven year-old responded: “To take all our candy away!”.  I thought, “Good luck, Wendy!” One hour later, both children cared much less about candy and far more about eating fruits and vegetables.  She engaged them by getting them to give examples of the numerous healthy food choices they were already making. She appealed to the athlete in both of them by explaining how the right combination of food can provide results in sports.  A mother herself, Wendy was able to effectively respond to any query, no matter how silly, with ease and charm.  Wendy addressed my concerns with practical advice and recipe suggestions.   We are now all much more aware of and focused on making healthier food choices and and the reasons why such choices are important.  Wendy accomplished all of this in a fun and creative way.

-T. Miller, Halifax, N.S.

 

Wendy McCallum provides sound, researched and practical advice for managing stress through a holistic approach that has a positive effect on your entire family.  Her sessions are interactive, fun and offer the right amount of knowledge, motivation and guidance to get you started on your practice of a healthier and balanced lifestyle.

- H. Mosher, Online Marketing Specialist, Nova Scotia Business Inc.

 

Wendy came and spoke about nutrition at my daughters’ rhythmic gymnastics club.  I was amazed at how well she was able to engage a group of children, ranging in ages from 8 – 13, and their parents in the same presentation.  She was interesting and informative, providing easy and practical ideas to improve the nutritional choices we make, particularly for active children in sport.  We can’t wait to try out her recipes for power bars (delicious!) and fruit smoothies, among others!

- C. Maddigan, Dartmouth, N.S.

 

Nutritious (and delicious!) food, prepared so simply right before your eyes. Lots of fun, all questions answered effortlessly while confidently putting together a balanced meal. We all left better informed and well fed too.

- M. Burgess, attendee at in-home cooking demonstration, Halifax, N.S.

 

Over the past year I have suffered from chronic infections and pneumonia, and have been lacking energy & motivation.  Wendy took an in-depth look at my health history, lifestyle & diet and then designed a healthy eating plan that was realistic & practical for me.  She motivated and inspired me with a kind & caring approach.  Being a career woman and a mother of two boys, I was worried that the recipes and meal plan would require me to cook two meals for everyone at dinner time, but the whole family loved her recipes!  I have also attended Wendy’s “Raising Healthy Eaters” workshop and have had great success with many of the tips that she recommended. Through Wendy’s plan I have lost 14 pounds, feel fantastic and have not had an infection or pneumonia for the past 5 months.  I would highly recommend Wendy to anyone looking to change their habits and feel better!

-T. Canavan, Halifax, N.S.

 

Last night a couple of girlfriends and I went on a tour of the grocery store with Wendy.  Going into it I thought I had a pretty good idea of how to choose ‘healthy foods’ for my family.  At the end of the night I was amazed at what I learned!  With Wendy’s Whole Food Grocery list in hand she took us on a detailed tour starting in the produce section and working our way to the natural food section.  Along the way she showed us the products on her grocery list, explained why the food should be in our grocery cart and gave us recommendations on how to prepare and cook that food.  It was really helpful to hear which brands Wendy recommends and regularly buys for her family.  She showed us which brands get a ‘thumbs-up’ from her kids and which brands would help keep us on budget.  I found it extremely useful to connect everything visually.  Wendy has given me the confidence to step outside of my food comfort zone and put new products in my grocery cart each week.  A big thank you to Wendy for inspiring me to try new simple whole food recipes for my family!

- J. Jeffery, Halifax, N.S.

 

I was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease over 20 years ago. Over the last 2 years, I have begun to experience disease related ailments, including osteoarthritis, high blood pressure and weight gain due to inactivity, fatigue and constant abdominal pain. I began to feel like having any control over my health was hopeless. I contacted Wendy in hopes that she might help me understand which food and lifestyle changes could help me regain some control over my health. She evaluated my current diet/activity levels and met with me to discuss making some simple changes and additions to my current regime.  I’ve been following her recommendations for just 5 weeks, I already feel positive about the future of my overall health! I feel more energized, the swelling in my joints is gone, my abdominal pain has ceased and I’m down 8 pounds – all by making easy and sustainable changes!

Thank you, Wendy, for your incredible knowledge and positive and ongoing support!

-Kelli J., Digby, N.S.

 

Thanks so much!  I’m still very grateful for your help last spring/summer – you helped change my life entirely and you can quote me on that

- L. Peters, Bedford, N.S.

 

When our school held its first ever Wellness Seminar day, we were asked as teachers to find people in the community that could present to the students.  We needed people that were professional, informative, and engaging…not an easy task for junior high!   Wendy not only did some workshops, she was the keynote speaker for the day.   Her presentation was excellent, keeping the interest of a gymnasium of 13 – 15 year-olds with great information and visuals.  Many months later, students are telling me that they are using Wendy’s ideas in their lives to stay healthy.   I would highly recommend Wendy for any school presentation.

- T. Bucci, Teacher, Bedford Junior High