I asked Melissa’s help because of my Hunner and my IC / bladder pain syndrome related symptoms. I had been suffering from IC / bladder pain syndrome since 2003 and in January 2017, after 7 laser sessions, my urologist advised me to remove my bladder. According to him there wouldn’t be anything that could help me out. I also used cortisone / steroids for over 10 years and it was told that without this medication the condition would get even worse! Next to my bladder condition I also suffered from stomach disorders like heartburn. For those symptoms I also took loads of medication. But then I found Melissa (via Facebook) and suddenly I had faith again. First I visited one of her “IC patient meetings” and later on I started consulting her via Skype and e-mail. I told her that I wanted to get rid of all the medication and that I was hoping that I could work on my stomach disorders and IC related symptoms. My personal goals were: no heartburn anymore, no bladder pain, lower urgency, lower frequency, more energy, better stool and weight loss. Melissa’s personal health plan was e real eye-opener for me. I learned about the pathology behind my symptoms, learned what food is good and bad for me and found out why you should or should not eat and do things. The recipes in the personal health plan were very tasty and with the variation tips I am able to prepare a lot of different and nice meals, which are not only suitable for me, but also for my family. It does not feel like a diet, but as a healthy lifestyle, which can be achieved by everyone who is motivated and open-minded. After 4 weeks I am completely off medication, lost some weight (8 kg!!), sleep better and feel that my bladder is less irritated. I have more energy and feel more at ease. Also my stool improved and my heartburn is completely gone. I would definitely recommend Melissa to other patients.

I consulted Melissa, because I wanted to get rid of my Interstitial Cystitis (IC), allergies and fatigue. I also wanted to loose some weight (3 kg). I also wanted to reduce (bladder) pain, flares, and work on my sugar addiction. Melissa’s personal health plan and coaching sessions provided me with everything I needed: knowledge, awareness and perseverance. Melissa’s empathy and enthusiasm helped me to stay focused and motivated. I would rare her work with a 9 out of 10. After 6 weeks my flares were gone and I am convinced that my new dietary pattern is the reason why I do not suffer from them anymore. I feel better, have more energy and feel more like a normal and healthy person. I would definitely recommend Melissa to other patients and would like to emphasize that her approach really works as long as you are willing to commit 100% to your new lifestyle.

I asked Melissa to help me, because I suffer from interstitial cystitis (IC) (also known as bladder pain syndrome (BPS)). I was also depressed because of the IC related discomfort and pain and hoped that she could help me out.

My personal goals were: less pain and less IC related symptoms. I also wanted to become mentally stronger. Melissa suggested starting with a Personal Health Plan, which consists of a personalized nutritional and lifestyle advice. I found this very interesting, because my doctors (including my urologist) had never talked about nutrition with me.

Melissa’s flexibility, empathy, coaching skills, knowledge and expertise and quality / price ratio of her work are excellent. She is a real A+ professional who exactly knows what she’s doing.

By now, a few months after starting working with Melissa, my symptoms have already decreased significantly. I have learned how I can reduce my physical and mental symptoms and am grateful for this. Melissa is doing a great job and I would definitely recommend her to others. She is a very kind woman with a lot of knowledge.

I consulted Melissa because I wanted to get rid of my Interstitial cystitis / bladder pain syndrome related symptoms, migraine and fatigue. My personal goals were to have less pain, to be less tired (have more energy) and to strengthen my immune system. The personal health plan that Melissa set up for me contained a lot of information. It was very extensive, but everything was explained very well. I have read the plan with lots of enthusiasm and with great interest. For flexibility and empathy, Melissa scores a 10 (out of 10). I think her coaching skills are worth an 8 (out of 10) and her knowledge and expertise and price / quality ratio of her services are worth a 9 (out of 10). My symptoms have decreased drastically. I no longer take medication, I have much less pain, more energy, a better mood and no more migraine attacks. The pain is sometimes still present, but from a pain level 7 or 8 (out of 10) my pain level is now only a 3 or 4 (out of 10). There are also days when there is NO PAIN AT ALL!!! I have certainly managed to achieve my goals. I am very satisfied with Melissa's approach and I would definitely recommend Melissa to others because I find her very professional and helpful as she always has shown a lot of empathy and kindness.

I consulted Melissa because in August 2016 I had been diagnosed with IC (Interstitial Cystitis). My personal goals included: reduce symptoms of IC, mainly frequency and urgency. Melissa sent me a personal health plan. I found this plan very detailed and understandable. If I would have to rate Melissa’s qualities and services on a scale from 1 – 10, Melissa would receive following ratings from me. Flexibility: 8 Empathy: 9 Coaching skills: 9 Knowledge and professionalism: 10 Pricing: 8 My condition significantly improved after Melissa’s treatment: after six months, symptoms are much reduced. I reached all my goals after following Melissa’s advice. I would definitely recommend Melissa to others, because Melissa is very knowledgeable and passionate in helping me.

I have been suffering from asthma for decades and my grandson advised me to contact a nutritionist in order to find out whether adjustments in my eating habits could help to relief my symptoms. After a thorough intake Melissa created a detailed and personal food plan, including an advice for some supplements. Her personal and very professional approach made our plan a real success: my symptoms appear less often and I experience them as less intense.

My bladder was painful and I suffered from a lot of pain and discomfort. I wanted to get rid of my bladder pain and also wanted to tackle my fatigue. I wanted to feel fit and healthy again and also loose some weight. The personal health plan, which I received from Melissa, was very detailed and extremely comprehensive. Personal lifestyle advice, dietary advice, advice about supplements, etc; everything you can think of was addressed in a logical and understandable way. The personal health plan had become a ‘real life style bible’ and I often look up information and recipes if I am out of inspiration or forgot something about the reason why I should / should not eat some specific food items. Changing your dietary pattern is not easy, but absolutely doable. Only on social occasions it is (sometimes) a bit challenging to implement all guidelines. From 1 (bad) to 10 (excellent) I would rate Melissa’s skill as follow. Flexibility and empathy: 9. Knowledge, pricing and coaching qualities: 8. My condition absolutely improved! After 4 weeks I already experienced less bladder pain, less urgency and I also lost some weight. I don’t have and point of improvement for Melissa’s approach as I think that she’s doing very well.

I consulted Melissa for my interstitial cystitis. My personal goals were reducing my bladder pain, weight loss and learning how to live a lifestyle. Melissa sent me a personal health plan. The guidelines of this plan were very clear, extremely detailed and well-explained. I would rate Melissa's services as follow (1= very bad, 10=excellent). Flexibility: 9, empathy: 10, coaching qualities: 8, knowledge and expertise: 10, price / quality ratio of her services: 8.

Before I started following Melissa’s program, I had severe symptoms every day (lots of (bladder) pain and discomfort). Now, after 8 weeks, I only have 1 or 2 times a week a slightly burning sensation, but this sensation disappears very quickly. Sometimes I also have completely painless weeks!

I have definitely achieved my goals with Melissa’s help! I lost 6 kilos (which was my wish) and I feel so much better now. I do not feel pain every single day anymore, only occasionally. Also, the pain is much less intense, appears less often and is more bearable.

Personally, I would have appreciated it if I would have received more intensive follow-up after receiving the personal health plan. But I would definitely recommend Melissa to others. Because of her help my life has changed in a very positive way!

I consulted Melissa because of my chronic bladder condition (IC / bladder pain syndrome). I wanted to get rid of my bladder pain, frequency, urgency, vaginal discomforts, fatigue and insomnia (poor sleep) and wanted to understand what caused these symptoms. Melissa created a personal health plan for me, which consisted of a lot of detailed and useful information. All the mentioned tips and advices were very clear and all the information I got was really personalized so that it 100% fit my needs and preferences. Everything she advised me was very easy to realize. It just made sense!

I also received advice with regards to dietary supplements and I was very happy about that as it is very difficult to find trustworthy and effective advice about dietary supplements and Ic / bladder pain syndrome. From 1 (bad) to 10 (excellent) I would rate Melissa’s skill as follow. Flexibility and empathy: 10. Knowledge and skills: 9. Coaching qualities and prices of her services: 8. After 5 weeks my bladder felt already more relaxed, I had less bladder discomforts and I sleep better. Also the pressure on my bladder had decreased significantly.

Melissa also revealed the link between my allergies and IC / BPS, which was very interesting to learn for me. I am really enthusiastic about Melissa’s approach and from the first beginning I immediately felt a connection with her and got exited about the way she works. She has a lot of patience and passion for her work. Her empathy gives you faith and the strength to go on. She enables patients to step out of their comfort zone and motivates them to step up and ‘fight’ for themselves instead of being a helpless IC sufferer. Her support and personality can help you on your way to a new life and to believe and trust in you body’s self-healing ability.

I have been trying to loose weight for ages, but always without any success. But then I started my coaching sessions with Melissa. Wow! This was new for me. I learned that I had a sugar addiction and that I used food in order to feed my hurt soul instead for feeding my body. I quit eating sugar and artificial ingredients, learned how to cope with my grief and started living a healthy life. Melissa motivated me in a way, which I will never forget. She is a fantastic coach and I can recommend her to everyone who needs help in implementing a healthy mental and physical lifestyle.