Reclaim Optimal Health

I came to Maral with an array of health problems, especially my struggles with getting pregnant with a second baby. It took a long time to recover from an unplanned emergency C-section, and a traumatic birth with my first child. There were so many months of poor sleep, and then I got Giardia when my toddler was two. That sent my digestion careening away into a world of diarrhea, nutrient depletion, bloating, and discomfort for a long time. Thanks to Maral, my stools went from being a watery, sad, mass of undigested food to a tidy emoji-like pile that I literally salute or bow to when I flush the toilet!

Maral has been an unrelentingly, caring and brilliant support in my life. Her healing capacity is multifaceted; she has so much clinical and technical knowledge, and then she imparts it with such personalized and poetic nuance. She makes me feel seen and worthy of recovering. She shows me how to heal myself; by connecting with me in a kind, loving way, even when I am so vulnerable. She can make the most grim challenges not only bearable, but something to feel empowered in addressing proactively. She is both authentic and seemingly effortless in the ways she shares her immense heart. I leave every interaction with Maral feeling met, held, encouraged, understood, and cheered for. How does she do it!?

It’s amazing to experience the depth of her listening. She is so present and patient, in a way that can feel miraculous and healing even inside of a simple conversation. She shares her brilliance in an incredibly generous and personalized way, illuminating shadows and tying together seemingly disconnected bits of information in service of understanding me as a whole and good person. Now I am so proud of my formed and healthy looking poops!

Firstly, I am a doctor and this woman helped me. I had mild reflux and couldn't loose weight. I can't believe taking care of my gut got rid of my reflux and got me to the loose the weight I wanted and sustain it! I also have more energy, became more knowledgeable about gut stuff, and it reinforced further learning about gut health. The biggest eye opener for me was that I had food sensitivities that were influencing my weight and inflammation. Maral is a science based person that is dedicated and passionate! It won’t be easy but just stick with program and you’ll get results.

I came to Maral from a friend’s recommendation. I had such severe acid reflux that my esophagus was burning and medication wasn’t working. It was getting worse and worse and nothing I was trying was working. I was so sad about my situation and didn’t know what to do. Maral is so knowledgeable and so patient even when I was crying and at tears and not understanding. Everything I learned, embraced, and did in the program was so worth how I feel now and the life I have gotten back! It is remarkable! I even lost weight that I have been holding on to AND I got my Doctor husband to do the program with me! Maral has changed my life. I am stubborn, but I had to do this for myself, for my family, so I can enjoy life. I owe it to Maral.

I went to a Gut Health talk that Maral gave in my area and my wife and I decided to do her program. I have Celiacs disease and we were both holding on to weight that we couldn't figure out how to get rid of. We also just wanted to feel better. I had also been on reflux medication for 25 years that I didn't even know she could help me with. By the end of my 4 month program I was off my reflux medication, went from a size 38 jeans to size 32 and lost 60 pounds! I now have great energy and health and have learned so much!

My husband and I went to a Gut Health talk Maral was giving and we decided to enroll in her program together and understood from listening to her that our gut health was playing a major role in a weight issues. At the end of my program I lost 25 pounds, and although not nearly as much as my husband has lost, I am pleased. I also have improved energy, better sleep, and fewer mood issues. As a bonus, this protocol helped reduce my blood pressure and greatly reduce my need for using my inhaler for asthma. My energy is way better and my brain fog is gone. I do experience some mood issues but honestly believe what remains is just me, as I am a Type A personality. I am sleeping better, feel healthier, happier, and more alive and focused, and less lethargic and "heavy feeling".

I learned how to eat more healthfully that is not tied to a fad diet. Your explanations of the "why" we feel the way we do is very helpful to "buying into" this healthy eating/living lifestyle process change. I think Maral's knowledge on the subject of optimal health, her easy manner, friendly approach, and her being a genuine, authentic person, really helped us make the healthful changes that will now be lifelong. We trust her and to me, that was incredibly important.

Maral is very knowledgeable on the topic of gut health and the steps leading to optimal health, excellent at taking the time to understand each individual's struggles and offering excellent guidance and support to address those struggles. You have helped us change our lives for the better. We have seen the results and know that it's up to us to always be cognizant of what we are putting into our bodies. We have that knowledge to do so because of her. Thank you Maral!