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Back-to-Basics Wellness Program

Comprehensive wellness program of personalized plans based on each individual's specific health needs. 
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Transformative Wellness Journey

The Back-to-Basics Wellness Timeline

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The First 6 Weeks

Fine Tuning Phase: During the first 6 weeks of the Back-to-Basics Wellness Program, clients work with Ari Hoekstra CHFS, LMT to fine-tune their bodies with the right supplements using nutritional kinesiology. This period of time is to get the body out of its immediate stress, and is critical in establishing a strong foundation for long-term health and wellness benefits. Keeping food logs and checking in for weekly 15 minute visits for six weeks, and attending or watching a class is important to establish good nutritional habits to help your body position itself to heal itself as it was created to do.

During the initial consultation, Ari Hoekstra CFHS, LMT will perform muscle response testing to determine and identify basic imbalances, deficiencies, and challenges the body may be experiencing. Based on the results, a personalized plan will be created, incorporating appropriate supplements, natural remedies, and therapies to support the body's natural ability to heal itself.

Throughout the first 6 weeks, individuals will continue to work with Ari, making any necessary adjustments to their plan weekly and incorporating lifestyle changes to optimize their health. As the body begins to respond to the protocol, individuals may start to experience improved energy, better sleep, reduced inflammation, and other positive health benefits. Keep in mind this is only the "fine-tuning" stage, putting out the "fires" so to speak as to calm the body and position itself for a point to begin to heal itself.

By the end of the first 6 weeks, most individuals should have a more solid foundation of education for continued progress setting them on the path toward a better quality of life with the Back-to-Basics Wellness Program.

Months 1.5 to Month 6

       Stablization Phase:   The first 6 months of the Back-to-Basics Wellness Program the body adjusts to the changes being made through the protocol. Visits are bi-weekly for 3 months, then monthly. Here's what you might expect during this time frame:

Month 1.5 - 3: Bi-weekly visits - As the body begins to respond to the protocol and the right supplements are being taken, some individuals may experience detox reactions as the body adjusts. This is a normal part of the healing process. Some common symptoms during this time may include fatigue, headaches, and temporary worsening of existing symptoms for a few hours or days, or even weeks for people with a more toxic load; and some people will just feel better. However, with continued care and support, including supplements specifically targeted to assist the body during this phase and therapies offered in the office, individuals will continue to make progress and see improvements in their overall health. If a person is having difficulty in this phase they will be seen by the naturopath, Dr Carol Hoekstra, possibly for the remainder of their program.

Month 4 - 6: Monthly Visits - During this time, most individuals will start to see some real progress as their bodies continue to respond to the protocol. During this part of the phase most people will experience something known as "retracing" where the body "retraces/goes back and uncovers" stored toxins or pathogens that it left behind when it was not well, intending to go back and eliminate when the body was strong enough to do so. They may experience improved energy, better sleep, reduced inflammation, and other positive health benefits, bad days are usually less for those with chronic issues. It will, of course, depend on the toxic load each person has, the more toxic load (heavy metals, pathogens, viruses, bacteria, emotional traumas, etc) the longer this phase will be. It is important to stay the course and continue to work closely with Ari or Dr Carol, making any necessary adjustments to the plan as they continue to stabilize their health.

In some rare cases or for chronic-symptom clients, an individual may need to go back to weekly or bi-weekly visits if they are experiencing difficulty, or do this phase more than once until the body has put itself into its natural "healing mode."

Remember, everyone's journey is unique, and the timeline for progress may vary from person to person.

 6-12 months

Healing and Observation Phase:  This phase of the Back-to-Basics Wellness Program with Ari or Dr Carol generally lasts 6 to 12 months. We are observing the body as it goes through its natural healing phases every 28 days through the use of natural supplements, remedies, and therapies. During this time, most healthy individuals can expect to see even more positive changes in their health, such as improved energy levels, reduced symptoms of chronic illnesses, and a strengthened immune system with only an occasional negative symptom. People with more severe chronic issues will need to plan on 3 to 5 years of wellness care with Dr Carol as well as referrals to other practitioners.

The process of recovery and healing during this stage is a gradual and consistent one using the natural remedies and therapies available. As the body continues to heal itself and overcome challenges, it becomes better equipped to fight off disease and maintain a state of health. This is achieved through a combination of nutritional kinesiology, herbal supplements, and lifestyle changes supporting the body's natural ability to heal, as well as the therapies offered in the office.

Overall, the last 6 to 12 months of the Back to Basics Wellness Program is a time of continued progress and positive changes for individuals seeking optimal health. By sticking to the personalized plan designed for each person, individuals can expect to see sustained improvements in their health and quality of life.

Maintenance Program

Naturally, once you have attained balanced health you will want to maintain it, so we offer the Maintenance Program. This is 4 visits per year. This allows the body to maintain the progress and check for any concerns that may arise throughout the year.

Office visit payment does not include the cost of additional recommended supplements.

The cost per visit with your Certified Nutritional is generally $45 for a visit & customers generally spend around $150 on products in the first 6 weeks of beginning the Country Doctor program.

 

Individuals with a higher toxic load or chronic symptoms usually spend around $250 a month on products.

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