Testimonials from clients in the 6 Month Permanent Change Program and participants of the Monthly Talks
K.P., Brooklyn, NY
"Nicole helped me find the strength within myself to change my relationship with food and eating. I was amazed at what I was able to accomplish in just six months of working with her. Her methods are gentle, but very effective and things that I was resistant to try at the start of our sessions, seemed like the easiest thing in the world under her careful tutelage. She helped me break bad habits and dependency on food, and taught me to love and seek out food that not only feeds my body more effectively, but my soul as well. Veggies are now my comfort foods! I have never been someone who took well to diets, and that is the beauty of how Nicole works -- this isn't about dieting to lose a few pounds, it is about a new way of life to maintain a happy healthy lifestyle permanently."
K.M., Brooklyn, NY
"I had the pleasure of working with Nicole during the last few months of my journey towards conception. Nicole taught me so much about how to nourish my body and my spirit during a very stressful time. Having such an intuitive and flexible health coach was also great during early pregnancy! Nicole brewed me a delicious ginger and mint tea to fight the queasiness, and we came up with a game plan to make sure my little nugget was getting great nutrition even when my tummy didn't want to cooperate. Nicole is a sensitive, knowledgeable and generous guide on the path towards all over wellness! She is especially great for those of us who are a little apprehensive about working with a health coach - no crazy calorie counting, lists of "bad" foods or restrictive raw-kale-only diets here. Nicole is wonderful at helping you integrate healthy habits into your life rather than making them take over your life. (And by the time she's done with you, I bet you'll actually be craving those yummy raw kale salads!)"
H.K., Atlanta, GA
"I had been living in California and seeing a grief therapist for almost three years due to the loss of a sibling. She was a great therapist, and when I decided to move to New Orleans, my therapist did some research and made recommendations for new therapists in NOLA once I was situated. The moved proved to be extremely stressful and the living situation even more trying, so despite not having had found employment yet, I reached out to the recommended counselors in NOLA, one of which was Ms. Rochat (the other did not exist, divine directions!) Immediately upon talking to her, I felt she was my ‘next step’ towards my healing and was very happy to have been recommended to her. Because of my budget, the sessions aren’t as many as I’d like, but the ones that I have had have been extremely helpful but more than anything, have empowered me to move forward in the directions that I have needed to take. She asks the right questions, doesn’t tell you what to do, think or feel and is a great listener. She also has great resources to expand your horizons and experiences in whatever endeavor you may be going towards. She is extremely flexible in session format, and I look forward to continuing to work with her in the future!”
"I had been living in California and seeing a grief therapist for almost three years due to the loss of a sibling. She was a great therapist, and when I decided to move to New Orleans, my therapist did some research and made recommendations for new therapists in NOLA once I was situated. The moved proved to be extremely stressful and the living situation even more trying, so despite not having had found employment yet, I reached out to the recommended counselors in NOLA, one of which was Ms. Rochat (the other did not exist, divine directions!) Immediately upon talking to her, I felt she was my ‘next step’ towards my healing and was very happy to have been recommended to her. Because of my budget, the sessions aren’t as many as I’d like, but the ones that I have had have been extremely helpful but more than anything, have empowered me to move forward in the directions that I have needed to take. She asks the right questions, doesn’t tell you what to do, think or feel and is a great listener. She also has great resources to expand your horizons and experiences in whatever endeavor you may be going towards. She is extremely flexible in session format, and I look forward to continuing to work with her in the future!”
Sandra, TX
"I worked with Nicole for 6 months. She provided lots of nutritional information as well as helping me change my pattern of eating via the Clean Program, her 8 week Nutritional program on the Daily Om, and her supportive comments and guidance. It has made huge changes in my health and happiness: I am now off asthma medication for the first time in 5 years, not coughing at all for weeks and only small amounts occasionally after many, many episodes over 7 years, some so bad people were uncomfortable to be around me....and I'm a pediatric doctor, so that was embarrassing as well as nerve-wracking for the parents of my patients. In addition, we've worked on helping me accept and be grateful for my changing body image, as I lost 20 of the 40 lbs I plan to lose. Working together has also taught me ways to incorporate these food choices and preparation patterns into daily life, to monitor how well I'm doing on a weekly basis, to make better choices when I go out or to parties, and to make adjustments and to get back on track when I make poorer choices. I also am able to tell the physical effects that I have when I do eat foods that aren't "my friends". This enables me to keep making better choices even when temptations occur. Overall, I've been very pleased working with Nicole. I find her knowledgeable in nutrition, herbs, and life issues. She is able to share that in a supportive, non-demeaning way. Her approach is holistic and open to different ways of improving health, discussing life, and overall development. She is flexible in her teaching, scheduling, and coaching and working with her was very positive and up-lifting."
A.P., Brooklyn, NY
"My hope when I began this 6 month program was to find someone who could focus my attention back on my health and overall wellness. Nicole proved to be the perfect person for the job. Over these past several months, Nicole has shared so much of her incredible knowledge about nutrition with me through one on one meetings, phone conversations, emails and handouts. She even arranged an in-home cooking lesson for me and got me cooking more and experimenting with new foods! We set goals on my first day, and spent the next 6 months working towards and re-adjusting them. Whenever I had a question or just wanted to talk, I knew Nicole was only a phone call or email away. I am in a better place today because I spent these past several months working with Nicole, and focusing on nutrition and general well being."
F.G., Queens, NY
"My experience working with Nicole, as a health coach, for 3 months was very educational and fun. I learned how to incorporate vegetables back in my diet (I drink them every morning now). The elimination of dairy intake has helped me sleep better (the monkey mind has quieted). I learned how to substitute my craving for chocolates with almonds. Nicole introduced me to Quinoa and I fell in love. I no longer use brown rice. And one of the most significant changes is that after 20 years, I no longer use Milk of Magnesium. Nicole is extremely knowledgeable in this role, but most importantly, she truly cares and works with you and your life style. I t has been over 9 months since our session ended. I am still dairy free, still drinking my greens and still without MOM. Nicole is a natural at this."
J.S., Brooklyn, NY
"It (the Talk) helped me think about stress and what drains my energy in a structured way so I can be more aware of what I'm doing that contributes to it or helps avoid or repair my energy."
Mary, Queens, NY
"Working with Nicole has been an amazing experience. She is extremely knowledgable in nutrition and all aspects related to health and wellness. In a patient and supportive manner, she acts as a mentor and councilor to review my career, relationships in my life, amount of exercise and all decisions I was making that ultimately affected my spiritual, emotional and physical state. We also spent valuable time analyzing the foods I’m eating or could be eating and the way my body reacts to these foods. In the process, she helped me create changes specific to my habits and needs that ultimately made me a more positive individual. Best of all, I have more knowledge and confidence about nutrition and my physical, mental and spiritual well being. Because of this I feel more energy and positivity. I’ve learned to make better decisions about the foods I eat, on managing stressful situations and on executing the steps necessary to living a healthier, more satisfying life. We have all attempted this goal many times in our life and tried our very best. Nicole’s expertise and integrated approach on holistic health will help you develop the personal insight on how to finally get there. She also helps empower me to seek knowledge and evaluate my health ongoing by listening to my body and mind so I can stay on this journey."
A.W., Brooklyn, NY
"It was very helpful and interesting to see how others deal with similar issues. I learned a lot of interesting facts and feel inspired and excited to take this information and apply it to my life."
Testimonials from participants in 8 Weeks to Nutritional Wellness on the Daily Om:
Diana G.
"I can't thank you enough for this great learning experience and i am on lesson six and the course has helped me to understand food much better and not only that it is so inspiring in other facets of my life.I started an herb garden and have used cilantro and sage in my daily cooking and it really does make a difference in thinking about the earth, organic gardening etc. Seems to bring me closer to my roots. Ha Ha. I love your website too and with so much info out there I stay grounded with this course and all the info you provide. Talk about inspiring, i practice my mindfulness more each day and it is filled with gratitude for this course. Thanks for sharing your information."
Sherri B.
"I don’t want to miss my chance, on completion of this course to say a big thank you to everybody who’s been posting their ideas and suggestions, which I was able to read in the meanwhile and make extra notes for me to ‘digest’ when I finish my present contract next month. The biggest thank you note goes to Nicole, well deserved as well, for her efforts in making us feel so much at home on this discussion board and for looking after our needs, almost like a good mum would do. Many thanks, Nicole and I wish you all the very best in your future courses!"
Lucian V.
"I don’t want to miss my chance, on completion of this course to say a big thank you to everybody who’s been posting their ideas and suggestions, which I was able to read in the meanwhile and make extra notes for me to ‘digest’ when I finish my present contract next month. The biggest thank you note goes to Nicole, well deserved as well, for her efforts in making us feel so much at home on this discussion board and for looking after our needs, almost like a good mum would do. Many thanks, Nicole and I wish you all the very best in your future courses!"