“Last year I was diagnosed with Celiac disease. Frances did an amazing job at helping navigate all the challenges that my new diet required. She helped me find substitutes for the foods I could not have any more. She also made sure my diet was balanced and that I was getting all the nutrients I needed. In addition, she was a great resource to help me identify other food intolerances. I strongly recommend Frances for anybody with Celiac disease or gluten intolerance.”
– Laurie L.
“Before meeting with Frances I spent 8 years in pain, with a Fibromyalgia (FMS) diagnosis. Then I spent 5 years actively trying everything-to lose weight. Assisted by Doctors, lab tests, even training sessions with 4 different people. No one could figure out why I couldn’t drop-weight. The only thing that worked even a little was both time consuming, difficult and resulted in injurie.Once I began my LEAP plan-with Frances I was feeling improved immediately! Even the detox was not bad as so many of my other symptoms had left already. Within-2 weeks I lost 11lbs! Three months later I have lost 23lbs! I sleep through the night, my FMS aches and pains are virtually gone! But the-thing I am most pleased with is the approach to food I have learned. It’s not what I can’t eat…. it’s the things I can! Frances opened a-world of possibilities for food and none if it makes me hurt!
Frances worked with me at my level, there’s no judgment, only hope and options which makes me feel empowered! I made it through-Christmas and all the holiday parties!!! Impossible for me… lover of sugar! Yet it happened, because I’ve felt supported and full of options! I could never have done this without Frances, I’ve watched friends try to juggle food allergies on their own for years, the support-and knowledge Frances provides makes all the difference!!! Last year I felt out of options, I prayed and prayed for God to bring me answers-and direction for my health, He brought me Frances!”
– Denise H.
“I have been working with Frances on my journey to healing and she has far exceeded my expectations. I have been battling fibromyalgia,-Sibo, and multiple food sensitivities, and she has helped me pinpoint food and lifestyle triggers. She has done testing where deemed-appropriate and put in every effort to treat the root cause of my issues instead of just masking the symptoms. And the best thing is that-throughout this whole process she has been extremely positive and supportive and never once made me feel like feeling my best was-unattainable. I highly recommend Frances to everyone!!”
– Brent R.
“I went to Frances to get help on eating healthy and she helped me do that. Frances even made time to go to the grocery store with me-[to teach me there].”
– Carolyn I., WA
“I’m so thankful for Frances and all of her incredible support in my self care nutrition journey. She always meets me exactly where I am-am helps me find successes even when I’m struggling. I feel so much more confident in my nutrition choices than I did before working-with Frances. And she consistently approaches nutrition from a full body experience knowing that mind and spirit and joy and enjoying-life all filter in to nutrition choices. She has been a light for me during some dark times and I’m so thankful. I highly highly HIGHLY recommend-her services.”
– Katherine K.
“Frances is sweet and knowledgeable. She listens and directs her suggestions to fit what I can and what I’m capable of doing. I leave-each time with goals and some new things to try.”
– Margaret N., WA
“When I decided to find a nutritionist, it was because I was desperate. I couldn’t stop binge eating. I would eat so healthy for a couple-of days, but when nobody was home I was like a vacuum cleaner. I would eat every speck of junk food I could find and hide the wrappers-(evidence) deep in the garbage can. Sometimes I stopped at a convenience store on the way home from work for cookies or candy,-which I would eat quickly in the car so that my husband and kids wouldn’t know. When I was binging, the amount I was eating was-incredible. It felt like an uncontrollable impulse. Afterwards I would be filled with remorse, shame and disgust. To make up for it, I would-eat very little the next day or try a new diet. Soon, I would find myself binging again. Nothing helped. I couldn’t figure out how to stop-this behavior. Food had become my worst enemy, and I was a traitor to my own body. I searched the internet for a nutritionist near me-since it was one thing I had never tried before. I emailed Francis after reading some of the information on her website. Her reply to me-was so compassionate and I was surprised to find that she knew (from experience) what I was going through. I have been seeing Francis-for over a year now. Her sessions go far beyond just what foods to eat or portion sizes. She really draws the connection between body,-mind and spirit. Every time I leave her office after another appointment, I feel better than when I walked in the door. Today, I am no longer-in the binge/abstain/binge cycle thanks to Francis. I love good food and no longer see it as my enemy. I love my body and want to honor-it by treating it well. Having the opportunity to work with Francis has been a true joy.”
– Michele R., WA
“Frances has been perfect for me during my transition from competing in Triathlon’s to taking a few years off from the sport. She is very-knowledge in all phases of life nutrition and most importantly understands there are many ways to approach nutrition and is willing to-change her recommendations as the person’s goals change. I highly recommend her nutrition advice.”
– Mark J., WA
“I have been going to Frances for about a year now and I find my health has greatly improved due to her help and encouragement. I am-wheat sensitive and she has helped me with ideas for eating gluten free. She created gluten free meal ideas that fit with my food preferences-and they have been very helpful. I have also had digestion and weight problems. With her help my digestion has much improved-and I have also lost some weight.I haven’t reached my goal yet but I’m confident,with her help, I will continue to lose weight. I have much-more energy since following her suggested eating pattern and she has also introduced me to a number of foods I hadn’t tried, but find-very enjoyable. My time with Frances is time well spent.”
– Camille P, WA
“My hour with Frances was one of the most informative and enlightening times that I can remember. I highly recommend that if you are-having trouble achieving your weight loss goals to consult with her and go on the grocery tour.”-– Jim Bowers, MD, FACP, Sound Health Physicians
“Frances, Namaste Nutritionist, is genuine and passionate about her work. This is evident, as she does what she advices others to do. Because I had diabetes, I appreciate all her detailed and lifestyle-based analyses. She doesn’t just say, do this and do that, she gives-thoughtful and tailored recommendations. Because I followed her instruction, I was able to free from insulin and medication within 3-months from a diabetic diagnosis. Highly recommend her!”
– Jungmin A.
