Testimonials
A
Toronto
"Annabel has been a fantastic help in helping me treat and manage my digestive issues. She provided an amazing, fulsome plan with a ton of valuable information, recipes, tips, supplement recommendations and more! In about just two weeks of following her plan, I have felt so much better. She is very responsive to any questions that I have had, and really cares and wants to truly heal my conditions from within."
"I have been diagnosed with IBS about 2 years ago, and I have been struggling since to find a balanced diet which would combine my favourite foods and what would be best for my condition. Annabel has been of immense help; by having me fill out different types of forms about my lifestyle and overall eating habits, she was able to pinpoint what type of IBS I have - something I didn't even know about! - and what foods would be triggering for me. We have discussed at length what I should do to reset my bowel system and how I could rebuild it through a healthy and conscious lifestyle. She is incredibly knowledgeable and provides a holistic approach to one's issue, which I greatly appreciated. She has also given me a vast range of recipes to try at home which would help my condition - after one week of trying them, I could already feel a huge difference. My bowel was much more regular, and I didn't experience any IBS crisis. Even my partner keeps on saying how I do not complain about my bowels anymore! I am incredibly grateful for Annabel's help on this; it has given me a better understanding of my condition, what I should implement and most importantly, what I should avoid!"
Genevieve
Montreal
Kelly
Toronto
"Many thanks Annabel for all of your help with “resetting” my dietary habits and goals after two years of COVID. I appreciated your sharing of the scientific research, but best of all your dietary advice made sense and was easy to implement. I am looking at my food/shopping choices differently, and well on my way to losing my pandemic pounds."
"I’m happy to report after working with Annabel, she helped get some heartburn and digestive issues under control! Using a consultative approach in conjunction with diet changes and a few recommended supplements, I feel much better. I would highly recommend engaging Annabel and her team at Balance by the Lake, she did a fabulous job!"
Dave
Toronto
Grace
Toronto
"I am an active teenager and competitive dancer. I have struggled with bloating, severe stomach aches, headaches and bouts of insomnia since I was a young girl. After working with Annabel and having her analyse all aspects of my history, lifestyle and eating patterns, Annabel customized an easy to follow plan which started me on a healing path to recovery. Since working with Annabel, I have more energy, my anxiety has decreased, I’m falling asleep easier and staying asleep till morning. I am also digesting my food better and my bloating has gone down a lot. The vitamins and supplements have also helped my symptoms. Annabel really listened to me, she was so kind and knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend her!"
"I while ago I was struck down with an acute bout of diverticulitis, which saw me in hospital for 6 days, constantly on a drip and 9 bottles of antibiotics a day pumped into me. It was obvious I was going to have to make some drastic changes to my lifestyle. Fortuitously I was lucky enough to meet Annabel - to help me with this. She was kind, calm and knowledgeable. She didn't judge, but meticulously listened, and soon we came up with a very full written picture of where I had been health wise, and where I wanted to go. First of all, I urgently needed to improve my digestion. Annabel went through my previous diet, and bit by bit she encouraged me to realise where I was going on. She went on to suggest changes, through new meal ideas and recipes. Which kickstarted a different mind-set. This in turn resulted in weight loss, and better still took away the pain I had been having. Annabel has a solid knowledge; is always on top of the latest research; a kind ear; a creative listener and she is exactly the sort of person you need to help you make some changes. She is hugely supportive along the journey. I whole heartedly recommend her."
Emma
UK
Nikki Overholt
Toronto
"After some distressing medical feedback and ongoing issues with inflammation I decided to consult a nutritionist in an effort to prioritize my health. Being an active and fairly positive person, I have tended to ignore some of the physical signs that my body was not as young or as resilient as it once was. I began to notice that creeping weight gain, some joint pain, sluggish afternoons, and feeling bloated – just not really healthy. When I met with Annabel, she went through all my symptoms and asked many questions about my lifestyle and eating habits. She put together a detailed analysis of my health challenges and easy to follow instructions on how to address them through diet and supplements. Along with lists of foods to avoid and essential items to add to my diet, Annabel put together a simple, healthy, and appealing menu for me to follow. Her knowledge of gut health and anti-inflammation diets has been an enormous help. After just a few months following Annabel’s advice and changing some of my more harmful habits I’ve already noticed the weight coming off and my energy increasing. When I have questions about certain foods or any issues with inflammation, I’m able to call or message Annabel for advice on how to tweak my diet appropriately. She’s both knowledgeable and passionate about holistic health and genuinely caring. I highly recommend Annabel and Balance by the Lake."
"I am 45 years old, 5,11”. I exercise regularly and try to eat healthy. Despite all the effort I couldn’t loose a pound of weight and kept gaining. Worst of all my cholesterol and glucose kept rising. I tried diets, cardio and fitness 5 days a week. Nothing worked. I decided to see Annabel. She introduced the metabolic plan. I received a customized plan based on my new blood results. The plan aimed to reduce my sugar and cholesterol and inflammation. I learned quickly that I was eating way too much dairy and too little vegetables. I weight my food and ensured I mixed vegetables and protein daily. Not only did I loose 9 lbs in 2 weeks but I learned a completely new way of eating and I feel fantastic! I feel much more healthier, not bloated or tired after my meals. I am committed to keep this eating framework going and maintain my weight. Annabel was fantastic! She had a lot of patience for my many many questions and adjusted my plan where needed. She was always available to answer questions or motivate me through the tougher times. I couldn’t have accomplished this without her guidance and am forever thankful for her teaching me a much healthier way of living! She even made me realize that my fitness routine was not good and i changed that as well. Works a lot better for me! I recommend Annabel 100% to help you not just loose weight but start a healthy way to live your life holistically."
Jennifer R
Toronto