Testimonials
Ally S.
“I loved Laurel's course because it is a holistic approach to a healthy lifestyle. By giving you all the essentials, it is easier for you to find out which aspects are relevant for you.
Furthermore, I like her energy. It is so positive and motivating! This is so important if you want to change your lifestyle in the long run. I also liked that the style of her course is suitable for different learners, you get different type of input. If you want to live a healthier lifestyle I am sure you will feel inspired like I did.”
Louise H.
“Too many group course take aways to mention - the main thing is that everything I have read, watched and learned over the past 4 weeks has been truly amazing. Especially in this day and age. Ran professionally and impressively, so glad I signed up, thank you. I would certainly recommend others to sign up.”
Zsófia L.
“Laurel is a fantastic person and a very professional health & nutrition therapist. The 4 week course was built up precisely and each and every step was understandable and lead to one another.
Thanks to Laurel’s constant help, think I did pretty well. And I try to apply all these fantastic teachings and practices every day to be able to stay healthy and lose weight. I lost 1 kg after the 4 weeks. I try to keep this in my life and be able to help others as well. In my home country the gastro culture is very unhealthy and loadsa ppl are overweight and It’s so hard to find professional help. And unfortunately Hungarian ppl don’t speak English very well so most ppl can’t reach a fantastic course like this.”
Dawn O.
“I would say to a friend that whether you are trying to lose weight or are dealing with a particular health issue, that improved health starts with a good foundation in healthy eating and exercise habits. I particularly liked the way that "Healthy Habits & Eating Strategies beyond Dieting" focused on ways to help us nourish (rather than to deprive) ourselves, and helped us to identify our stressors in order to come up with healthier strategies for when we might encounter them in the future. Two of my favorite takeaways were: (1) There is no "magic wand" "out there"... the magic wand is love, from your own heart, which will help to guide you on your journey, and (2) Change takes time, and is made "permanent" through persistent, consistent action.”
Sina E.
“It is worth doing the course with Laurel. If you want to learn a lot about healthy eating and how it is related to a kind mindset and holistic, one should do it. Her warm presence, understanding ways of teaching new and surprising facts about eating and how to change - step by step - your habits without going into the trap of shame and guilt around food is remarkable. Tons of useful insides and Aha moments included :-)”
Kaleigh C.
“Working with Laurel has been such a gift. Her knowledge and comprehensive approach have transformed the way I think about nutrition. She is informed, patient, thorough, and a truly holistic practitioner. Can’t recommend her enough!”
Brianna B.
“Thanks, Laurel! I'm down 2.3 pounds this week - even after two slices of pizza last night! Feeling encouraged and motivated for more! I love how much energy I have and no more feeling HANGRY, no more GI issues or cravings, and less bloat. My jeans are fitting better. Thank you for helping with the mindshift change - I've tried to overcome negative self-talk for years but didn't have big enough tools to do this on my own. I'm suprised how quickly this shifted with the right tools!”
Dawn O.
“Hi Laurel, I can’t tell you how pleased I am with the improvement in my Cholesterol numbers and Triglycerides.Thank you for all your help getting me here! Let’s keep going!”
Gilda M.
“It's only been 5 days since since I started and it feels like a month because my bloating and gas are gone. I used to wake up feeling tired and not hungry and now I wake up feeling rested and ready to eat. This is amazing, didn't know there is another way to live happy. I was uncomfortable in most positions because my belly felt in the way and it’s incredible how I feel that I can now move and breathe. All of this and feeling full but not heavy after meals. I now see it is possible to lose weight and feel better!”
Donna L.
“My doctor referred me to Ms. Santiago some time ago for nutritional help post surgery. This has been an excellent experience for me. Thanks to advise and support I received I healed my internal systems beautifully and am enjoying a healthy life.”
Brianna B.
“Thanks so much, Laurel, for all of your help the last two months. You made it very easy to incorporate these small changes into my life. I lost 10 pounds and my increase in energy is amazing! I wouldn’t have thought to ask for help with my GI symptoms or skin, but they both cleared. My face cleared and looks super-healthy – the inflammation and itchiness are gone!”
Donna L.
“My doctor referred me to Ms. Santiago some time ago for nutritional help post surgery. This has been an excellent experience for me. Thanks to advise and support I received I healed my internal systems beautifully and am enjoying a healthy life.”
Krista M.
“Thanks so much, Laurel, for all of your help the last two months. You made it very easy to incorporate these small changes into my life. I lost 10 pounds and my increase in energy is amazing! I wouldn’t have thought to ask for help with my GI symptoms or skin, but they both cleared. My face cleared and looks super-healthy – the inflammation and itchiness are gone!”
Ruth B.
“My doctor referred me to Ms. Santiago some time ago for nutritional help post surgery. This has been an excellent experience for me. Thanks to advise and support I received I healed my internal systems beautifully and am enjoying a healthy life.”
Jennifer V.
“Laurel has been my nutritionist for years and I wouldn’t trust anyone else with my health. She has such a vast compass of knowledge and truly guides me to what is best suited for my individual system. Her lifelong integration and experience of nutrition sets her miles apart from the rest. Thank you, Laurel, for always ensuring I have the support, guidance, and expertise I need to live a healthy life.”
Richard.
“There are many “nutritionists” who can competently provide information to you if that is what you are in search of. However, if you are interested in taking a serious look at your nutritional lifestyle and health than Laurel Santiago is the professional you need to meet.
Before meeting Laurel, I thought I knew a lot about my nutrition, as I have seen nutritionists previously, but I quickly learned how little I truly understood. Since meeting her, I am learning so much new information that is helping me make simple and intelligent changes in my nutritional lifestyle.
I think what separates Laurel from other professionals is that in her practice she uniquely assesses and addresses each of her patients' needs at a very deep level of analysis. By conducting some simple tests, we have identified certain deficiencies in my nutritional health that I had no idea about, nor discovered during discussions with other professionals.
By following Laurel's instruction, I have been making simple changes in my lifestyle, adding certain supplements and have now become so much more aware of my choices. Most importantly, not only do I feel markedly healthier and energetic, I am sleeping better and more than ever before, can see positive changes in my body naturally. I highly recommend Laurel. If you are looking to find a clinical nutritionist, she's the one.”
Dawn O.
“When I was looking for a nutritionist, I liked what I read about Laurel Santiago, owner of The Integrative Center for Nutrition. She has excellent credentials, great testimonials, and doctors refer their patients to her, which gave me a lot of confidence. I have been working with Laurel for the past few months and have already seen my energy levels improve, my brain fog disappear, and my chronic insomnia resolve. I have also learned how to lose weight in a way that is smart and sustainable without feeling hungry. Laurel’s integrated approach to health and wholeness is the ultimate “worker smarter, not harder” solution. I can’t say enough good things about Laurel’s commitment to her clients. Thank you, Laurel!”
Kathleen T.
“Laurel was a pharmacist before she became a nutritionist, so she understands how food, vitamins, and medicines work in the body. I engaged Laurel because I was having difficulty losing and keeping off my weight. She encouraged me to log my food on an app, weight train, and take some supplements. Since working with Laurel, I've comfortably lost 45 pounds and an added bonus: lowered my Cholesterol, Glucose, and Triglycerides to within normal limits. I feel fabulous! Laurel is kind, knowledgeable, and responsive. I can't say enough good things about her!”
Cynthia C.
“I am so happy to have met Laurel. A friend recommended her to me and at first, I hesitated because I had tried so many different things on my own to control my weight - without success. I was afraid I'd be disappointed, yet again. But since I've been working with Laurel, I've learned so much about food, my body and the environmental factors that affect my wellbeing and have lost weight, lowered my A1C, no longer feel the aches and pains in my joints, and I feel like myself again! Laurel really knows her stuff. Her guidance, thoughtfulness and enthusiasm for my success has been invaluable. Thank you, Laurel!”
Justin V.
“Laurel literally helped me turn my life around. I was introduced to Laurel through a friend of another client and I was at a pretty dire point. After years of fad dieting on keto, I gained back all the weight I had lost and more. My body was beginning to crumble under my weight and the extreme stresses of my job and personal life. Laurel began to teach me how to approach weight loss in a sustainable way — certainly cutting back on a lot of what made me unhealthy but in a way that allowed me to have the flexibility to eat the foods I enjoyed. Everyone is different, but what helped me most was the accountability of setting small goals and changes each week and working towards those. We worked through getting me out of the severe brain fog that I was experiencing, reversing multiple out-of-range blood results, and getting me into an exercise routine that I actually liked doing. If I were trying to do this myself, I surely would have given up, but having someone to (virtually) hold my hand through it made a big difference. After the weeks went on and the results started showing, I was pushing myself more than she was pushing me. It’s been almost a year of working with Laurel and I’m nearly at my weight goal. I now fit into the clothes that I had been hanging onto for years and I feel like myself again. I even had to rescan my face on my phone because it no longer recognized me! I strongly recommend Laurel if you are ready to invest in your health, you won’t regret it!”
Dawn O.
“I reached a tipping point. I had been trying to lose weight and improve my health on my own but wasn’t making progress. I was stuck in information overload and didn’t know what to do. When I met Laurel, I felt like, “Finally, someone who can really help me.” We prioritized getting my nutrition sorted out and added some digestive enzymes to make certain that I could utilize the foods that I would be eating. Within two weeks, my brain fog and chronic morning fatigue were gone. As an added bonus, Laurel helped me to resolve the insomnia that had been a problem of mine for years. Now I’m following a “smart” slow-and-steady approach to weight loss and seeing some real progress. A lot of the programs I tried in the past provided some of the answers I was looking for, but working with Laurel makes me feel like the whole puzzle is finally coming together. Thank you, Laurel!”