Testimonies from Clients:
Christina Jankus, CYT from Nishkama
Yoga Studio
In a relaxed and comfortable
setting, Jennifer used guided questions to help me explore my chakras. The
exploration of my chakras allowed me to examine each of my chakras to determine
disturbed areas in my body. I was given a specific mantra to meditate on to
help me create balance in my chakras. Jennifer's kindness and compasssion
as well as intuition is a great comfort throughout the process of my exploration.
Thank you Jennifer!
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Bea, 50’s, Treating Depression
and Stress
Thank you for helping
piece me back together again! I came in lost and went out found! You're the
best! -Bea
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Jill, suffered from Chronic Fatigue
Syndrome.
Before
I met Jennifer Kovalchik I had been suffering from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
which developed from an influenza 2 ½ years ago. I had seen five to six highly
regarded doctors at the one of Cleveland's finest medical facilities; however,
none could diagnose my malady. I spent almost 1 year of being so weak that
it was difficult for me to clean my house or climb a flight of stairs to go
to bed. In my search for a doctor, a neurologist knew something was sick,
but didn't know what it was. She told me about another patient who had success
by working with Jennifer. I called the very next day! Four months later, I
am strong, energetic and most importantly, I feel a strong bright light inside
me. My friends have commented on it as well. Thank you Jennifer for bringing
life and spirit back into my being.
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Jessica, age 25, suffered from Endometriosis.
Program: 8 sessions of Yoga Therapy, twice a month for
4 months in 2007
About
2 ½ years ago I started experiencing chronic pelvic pain. I went through
several months of pain before I decided to seek help. I went through months
of testing and surgery. My doctor told me that I suffered from Endometriosis.
He put me on medication and through a pain management program. That was
no help, the pain was still there. I had attended several yoga classes that
were taught by Jennifer. That is when I learned that she could help me with
an alternative therapy, that didn't require me to take medication or a nerve
block. When I had my first session I experienced an amazing release. The
poses were great and Jennifer was very supportive throughout the whole process.
I felt comfortable, safe, and secure. During our sessions we went through
one Chakra at a time trying to release issues in these areas of my body.
At the end of it I felt like a brand new person. All my pain was gone. I
felt through yoga therapy and Jennifer's support I healed myself. It is
a wonderful experience and I recommend it to anyone who is looking for an
alternative therapy.
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Terry, age 70's, suffered weakness
and balance problems.
Program: Therapeutic yoga sessions with Chair. Current
sessions with standing and floor work
My wife Terry had been
falling (or near falling) for the last year. Her legs would get wobbly and
or weak. Normally, she would have to grab someone or sit down either on
a chair or on the floor. Secondly, she would lose her balance from a slight
trip or stumble. The doctors have been making some progress improving the
wobbly legs problem by changing her medications. Her daughter Donna, a pediatrician
in St Louis felt that Terry should have some therapy to help her balance.
She found Jennifer on the internet and then talked to her about Terry's
problem of balance. Our Daughter felt Jennifer, with her back ground of
Yoga Therapy, could help Terry regain her balance. Jennifer has been teaching
Yoga to Terry for five months to strengthen her and to improve her balance.
The results are now that Terry is not afraid to go out of the house, stands
up straight and is enjoying a stronger and better life. Terry is working
toward being more confident to join a group class and continue with what
Jennifer has been teaching her. Her falling episodes have decreased to barely
any episodes and her strength and flexibility have increased immensely.
Her practices went from simple chair postures, to a program of chair, standing
and floor poses, and practicing along with a Chair Yoga DVD Jennifer recommended.
Jennifer currently sees Terry about twice a month for an hour.
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Pat Holcomb, 50's, LMT
Jennifer is a very
knowledgable therapist and a very upbeat yoga teacher. She really came thru
for me when I was having back problems earlier this year. She designed a
routine for me, showed me how to do it, watched me do it and then performed
a chakra meditation on me. I can't begin to tell you how realxing and nurturing
it was. I would highly recommend Jen for classes or therapy.
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Diane, 22 years old, Therapeutic
Yoga and Yoga Therapy
I originally sought
Jennifer’s help about six months ago when I realized I had forgotten how
to relax. For someone who has been to seven different types of doctors and
diagnosed with several conditions regarding back, neck and head pain, I
have found that the yoga practice Jennifer created for me has had the most
significant impact for the reduction of my pain. It is a practice that I
believe in and will continue to explore with Jennifer to permanently improve
the condition of my body, mind and spirit.
Jennifer assessed me and created a customized practice that combined Yoga
Therapy and Therapeutic Yoga. The yoga therapy allowed me to examine each
of my chakras to determine where unsettled issues were residing in my body.
Identifying and resolving those issues released me of both mental and physical
pain throughout my body. I learned that I had sole control of myself, to
heal my body. It isn’t easy, but Jennifer’s support and persistence will
amaze and inspire you to find your inner self.
The therapeutic yoga has become a daily practice for me which stretches
my back and legs before a long day of sitting at a desk at work. Along with
the stretches, Jennifer taught me breathing and meditation techniques that
help reduce my stress levels, ultimately preventing the tension that creates
my physical pain. I continually struggle with relaxation, but regular visits
with Jennifer puts me back on track.
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Jerry, after 6 months of private
yoga sessions
Jennifer is a remarkably
effective teacher, acutely sensitive to the subtleties of the body's search
to be open, free, present and equally attuned to the soul driving and peeking
through those subtleties.
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Marcia Neundorfer
I was
feeling low in energy, short on zest for life, and on the edge of mental doldrums.
I asked Jennifer, my yoga teacher for over a year, if she had a program to
treat depression. She gave me an initial, insightful assessment session, and
then we set off on an eight-session journey through the chakras. For each
chakra she asked gentle questions, supported me in appropriate asanas, and
suggested specific meditations. We laughed a lot, cried a bit, and I grew
in confidence, awareness, and energy. I still journey through my chakras using
my new insights, with much gratitude for Jennifer’s skillful guidance.
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Workshop Testimony
Ludmilla, attended the Home Practice workshop
You are a born teacher. You were prepared for any questions, your hand-outs
were thorough and well thought out, the class was well-planned. I both enjoyed
it and was surprised at how quickly the time went. I learned so much and
have followed your outline already for several (very short) yoga practices
in my office. Thank you for all your work. I wish more people had attended
to get the benefit of the class. I loved it. And your CD is absolutely wonderful.
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