Sue Eastgard

 "I was overweight and my GI septum was not happy with the foods I was eating.  Individual sessions with Monica made a difference in my nutrition, my weight, my strength and my spirit. I am indebted and a true believer.  And I didn't have to suffer; it was fun!

Susan Garske

"I had been on many diets in my life, and did not have a lot of faith that I would have success.  I began with the nutrition and lifestyle program and Steven's enthusiasm and non-judgmental attitude gave me the inspiration to continue down a bumpy path. Steven teaches that losing weight is not just about diet and exercise; that success comes from getting healthy in body, mind, and spirit.

Once the nutrition and lifestyle sessions concluded, I started training with Steven. I cannot be more pleased. The workout sessions are very interactive. He explains the movements and the benefits to the body, also giving a lot of encouragement and motivation. They are exciting and most of all, FUN!  I can honestly say that I have never felt better living in my body.

Finally, I believe it is a true gift to have a health professional such as Steven in my community."

Cindy Pierce

"I was looking for a place that I could start getting in shape after a couple of years of doing NOTHING. I was looking for a place that would "take care of me" as I am a cancer survivor.

I was diagnosed in April of 2007 with cervical cancer. In May of 2007, I had a radical hysterectomy with lymph node removal. In August and September of 2007, I had six weeks of chemotherapy with daily radiation. Needless to say, I didn't feel well and was unable to get back into a physical routine and felt emotionally drained.

Plābase was introduced to me. Monica spent a lot of time asking many questions about me and my body. We first focused on nutrition. A lot of time was spent on what our family ate currently, how we shopped for food, and what our priorities were for total family health. With Monica's help, I now choose more natural foods for myself and the family.

I feel like I'm alive again. Monica has truly been an inspiration in my life. Where once I only wondered if I could ever get back to where I was prior to cancer, today I am almost back to "normal". Monica has lead me in the right direction and I feel great.

This is what I needed in my life. I needed someone to direct me and help me to take charge again. Life is different now as a cancer survivor, but I sure feel a lot healthier as a result of it. Cancer took me to Plābase, and that's a good thing!"

Gallio Marzano

"I originally hired Steven in an effort to reach my goal of climbing Mt. Rainier in celebration of my 40th year, and the changes have been floating to the surface, one by one, unexpectedly. About 3 months into the process of working with Plābase, I woke up one day and it dawned on me that I hadn't awkwardly gotten out of bed,protecting my lower back from bed stiffness and pain like I had done everyday for the last 8 years.

I thought the benefits of my working out had been realized right then and there, but then, just a month or so later, summer started upon Seattle and I found myself on a beach out at the coast. My inner kid energy saw the waves, the sand, the dogs, the Frisbees, and without thinking, I sprang into action: I ran the length of the beach, finding a stride and my breath with hardly a thought. No small matter that I haven't ran in over 15 years due to multiple knee surgeries. Then it was off to all the other beach activities that I hadn't exuberantly partaken of for years. The big change? I had boundless amounts of energy. I haven't felt this young in years!!!!

In short, working out has become fun for me.  I go and get reconnected to my body. I get in touch with that youthful energy inside that never dissipates. I reunite with my desire to interact with the world around me."

Thank you, Steven!