Testimonials:
One year ago I received my breast cancer diagnosis, and then everything happened so fast. Surgery within days and radiation therapy within weeks.
Thank goodness I had great doctors, and I greatly appreciated their expertise and care. Yet, my gut kept telling me to slow down. I needed time to catch my breath. At the same time the oncologist was pushing me to start hormone blockers, and to face the necessity of taking them for five years. At that point the words spilled out of me, “No, thank you, I can’t do that. Hormone blockers are not for me. I am going to use nutrition and natural aromatase inhibitors to keep the cancer away. I don’t want the side effects of hormone blockers. I need a different approach.” The oncologist didn’t argue with me. She just tilted her head and looked at me like I was nuts.
I had ideas about how to proceed. So, I took the plunge and decided to transform my life so I could recover from cancer without additional toxic interventions. The good news was that I found an abundance of useful resources. The bad news was that it was not easy to find my way, and to customize the approaches that would be the best fit for my unique situation.
Just when I was starting to feel overwhelmed, I found Anne Crook.
She was a presenter in a “healing from breast cancer” retreat, and she immediately stood out to me. I tracked her down that day and asked if she would be my coach. We set up a discovery call and got rolling with our coaching/consulting package—seven sessions spread out over three months in the Fall.
My time with Anne has been the best investment I’ve made so far in my year-long cancer recovery journey. I cannot recommend her highly enough. Our meetings focused on creating a functional medicine matrix that detailed my lifelong health journey, specific trainings and conversations about nutrition, supplements, detox regimens, options for de-stressing, and “holding space” sessions for addressing and releasing emotional wounds.
I cannot begin to tell you how helpful the coaching sessions were for me. I can only think in terms of “before,” and “after.” Before, I was on the right track, but oddly enough, I was all alone. I needed to talk to someone who could understand the specifics of my situation and offer skillful guidance, while respecting my deep yearning to heal. I needed someone who could see her role as helping me claim my own healing powers.
Anne Crook was that person.
She’s smart, organized, attentive, a great listener, and knowledgeable about the complexities of breast cancer. She understands the necessity of healing approaches that go beyond what conventional medicine can offer, but she also appreciates what conventional medicine can provide—at its best.
Although I am pretty sure Anne would never call herself a healer, she is one. Integrative Radiance is an apt name for her company because it captures her entire approach in two words.
Now, I am in year two of my healing journey, equipped with a good sense of where I am going and how to get there. The next phase for me this spring is a slow, methodical detoxing process and a refinement of my nutrition strategy. I am also strengthening my yoga practice—to relax, recondition my nervous system, and continue building my stamina. As I near the age of 70, I’ve been realizing lately that I have not felt this good in years.
Anne Crook has played a central role in helping me get where I am now, and I am deeply grateful.
-- A.B., Retired Duke Professor, Durham, North Carolina
Anne is a wonderful partner to have on the journey to vibrant health. Because of her experience with cancer, I felt that she had a great compassion and understanding of where I am in my cancer journey and gave me the space to go at my own pace and incorporate things I learned as I felt ready. Anne is very knowledgeable about nourishment, food and healthy living, but also extremely insightful and offers a lot of grace when holding space. I would highly recommend Anne if you are looking to make lasting positive changes to your health, emotionally, physically and spiritually!
-- Gratefully, Cathy in Western NY
I loved my experience working with Anne in the “Nourish to Thrive” 3-Month Health Coaching Package. It provided me with a safe and powerful container to transform some of my chronic health issues at the root. For example, discovering where the chronic stress was coming from in my life and then being guided through Anne’s support and healing protocols she provided me. This included some nutritional and lifestyle changes, along with the holding space sessions for emotional healing. She also recommended important lab work to help me get to the root of some imbalances in my body, like the food sensitivities test, labs for my gut health, inflammation, and a full hormone panel to address my cortisol levels, thyroid, and other important hormones like estrogen and progesterone.
The biggest wins for me during our 3-month coaching package include the following:
Valuing myself more, setting healthy boundaries (both at work and with family), discovering inner safety and trust which I had struggled with my whole life, greater peace, feeling my emotions and welcoming my tears when my body needs to release old trauma, and listening to my own needs. I also found my voice and sense of empowerment through the holding space sessions with Anne and was able to practice using it and speaking up with other people in my life. I have realized that my own needs matter and I am worthy of love and support.
Probably the most important part of my growth, however, has been discovering the “inner child” that lives inside of me. Learning about how “little Asa” has played a huge role in the chronic stress in my life and how not tuning into her has impacted my health. Working with Anne has helped me transform my relationship with this younger part of me so that I feel physically strong and safe. I know that I have everything I need and I’m going to be okay. I am learning how to self-soothe, show up with love and compassion, and hold space for this younger traumatized part of me. What a game changer for my health and happiness!
Thank you, Anne, for your wonderful support and professional guidance. You helped me to feel safe doing the emotional healing and come out on the other side with greater self-love. One of the most valuable gifts I could receive that benefits my health for years to come! I highly recommend working with Anne to transform your health for the better!
-- Asa, South Florida
To connect with me via E-mail: annecrook@gmail.comTo learn about investment options, I invite you to sign up for a free 45-minute consultation.During our time, we will discuss your wellness goals & needs to determine how I can best support you.
