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Marie created Raw Essence to support individuals to regain health and vitality using only natural holistic approaches that create the long-term results we all want. As a healer and teacher, she is dedicated to providing counseling and education in the area of holistic health. She created her integrated program, 'Healing the Physical and Emotional Body', to support others to get their health back on track, in less time than they would on their own. Marie's journey into Holistic Healing started in 1999, when her health began to deteriorate. She experienced symptoms like a swollen liver, chronic fatigue, low energy, irregular periods, and severe indigestion. She turned to the conventional medical system where she was told that nothing serious was wrong and that it was stress related. She was given the option of taking medications. Intuitively, she knew that something more severe was going on but she declined the medications because they would only lead to temporary relief. She embarked on a journey to uncover the core issues responsible for her declining health and to find natural ways to address these issues. On this journey, she addressed both her physical health as well as the underlying emotional patterns that are linked to our physical health. She successfully cleared up her own symptoms by changing the way she eats and relates to food. She continuously works on her emotional health and has a committed yoga practice. Marie now experiences radiant health. Marie is a Certified Holistic Health Counselor (AADP) with a focus on food, diet, and nutrition and is a graduate from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in New York City Marie's has practiced and studied yoga for 7 years and is a yoga teacher. She has completed a basic Anusara yoga teacher training and continuously pursues Anusara training. Influential teachers are senior Anusara teacher Amy Ippoliti, as well as John Friend the founder of Anusara yoga. Marie has also studied Anusara yoga philosophy with Professor Douglas. Other influential teachers are Jason Brown, who has had a significant influence on her practice and teaching style. Marie is a live food chef. She trained at the Tree of Life Rejuvenation Center, Arizona where she worked as a chef under the supervision of Gabriel Cousens (M.D.). Marie is trained in Touch for Health / Applied Kinesiology / Emotional release work, a unique bodywork and emotional release system innovated by John Cook, Healer and Teacher. The system uses acupressure touch massage, muscle testing and techniques to release blocked emotional patterns to restore and rebalance our energies and emotional health. Marie is under continued supervision by John Cook. Marie is a frequent speaker and presenter at organizations, corporations and holistic events in the tri state area. These engagements include 'Earth Save Taste of Health', Elizabeth Seton Childbearing Center, and Kindred Spirit Fair. She has been featured in articles in Sports Illustrated for Women and foreign magazines. Marie has innovated a unique food preparation workshop technique. The emphasis is on hands-on involvement, which leads the participant to have a direct transformational experience of making food that heals and brings about an enhanced spiritual awareness. She innovated and created a curriculum for educating children in public schools in New York City about food and nutrition. The program named "The Days of Taste Dinner Party" was sponsored by AIWF (American Institute for Wine and Food) and continues to reach school kids in New York and other areas of the country. Marie is the author of: "Self-care and Live Food, Getting clear on the Basics". This booklet gives a clear and concise introduction to the live food lifestyle and ways to take care of yourself naturally. To purchase this booklet click here. |
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