At the age of 39, I had a hemorrhagic stroke that affected my left side, leading to my admission to the Shepherd Center, a renowned rehabilitative hospital in Atlanta. In the beginning, I couldn’t walk, swallow, or even sit up on my own. After two months of intensive rehabilitation, I was able to return home using a wheelchair.

Returning home was just the beginning of my recovery. With hard work and dedication—and the help of physical therapy, along with Pilates and massage—I regained enough strength to walk with a cane. However, I knew there was still more I could do. Adding a nutritional component was the missing piece.

I understood that my body needed to work as efficiently as possible to heal, and proper nutrition was a crucial part of that process. I wanted a comprehensive approach, one that would help me make informed choices and maximize my healing while ensuring my body had everything it required to rebuild and regain strength.

A friend who had recently completed the R2R program raved about it and offered to connect us with Jenna. After speaking with her, I knew I had found the right nutritional program. Her approach was exactly what I had been looking for—simple, effective, and sustainable. My husband and I were so impressed by the program that we both signed up, excited to take this journey together.

I went into the program with high hopes, but the results exceeded anything I could have imagined. My cholesterol dropped 50 points, and my inflammation markers became nearly nonexistent. The chronic pain that had consumed my life since my stroke dissipated, and for the first time, I no longer needed pain medication—at all. The GI issues caused by the opioids I took for pain had completely resolved, allowing me to stop taking IBS medication. My energy skyrocketed, and for the first time in two and a half years, I felt fully present in my life.

One of the best parts of this journey was experiencing it with my husband. R2R gave us a shared experience, allowing us to reconnect through our journey to better health. We watched and discussed documentaries, planned our meals, and had fun grocery shopping. My husband even started making us smoothies every morning, a habit we’ve kept up. It was incredible to go through this experience together, support each other, and see the positive changes unfold.

As a result, I can play with my kids again, stay up past 9 PM, reconnect with friends, and attend social events with my husband. My health, relationships, and overall quality of life have drastically improved.

This program gave me so much more than just improved lab results—it gave me power. I now understand my body and how to support its healing. Before, I felt like my body was working against me. Now, I know it’s working for me—as long as I give it the right environment.

I’m beyond grateful to Jenna. She’s not only brilliant and compassionate but also deeply invested in the success of her clients. I have learned so much from her and am incredibly grateful to have her in my life. I know this is just the beginning of my journey toward even greater health and well-being.

AMANDA CHANIN
Mom, Wife & Brain Injury Survivor

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