Testimonials about NESWHE
over 30 current testimonials from hospitals, clinics, physicians, nurses, insurance providers, schools and universities on
Whole Health Education

"I applaud the compassionate work of NIWH, which offers Integrative Whole Health and whole person focused training for health care professionals who desire to provide relationship-centered health care, while facilitating health education to empower the patient and support shared decision making."

Bernie Siegel, M.D.
Author of "Love Medicine and Miracles"

"As a physician, I find the curriculum and knowledge I received from the NIWH Whole Health Educator program more complete than any other program I have previously taken. The experience of attending the program was one of the most rewarding and enlightening trainings of my life. The curriculum was thorough and challenging – and it will certainly change the lives of my patients as well as make my practice more rewarding and more profitable. The money invested in this program was money very well spent! Thank you NIWH, for the wonderful experience of the Whole Health Education program."

Larry Womack, NMD
Naturopathic Medical Physician
Bear River City, Utah

Evaluations by staff Registered Dieticians and Nutritionists attending a continuing education workshop presented at the Bay State Medical Center on Whole Health Education Skills in the Workplace:

"Fantastic!"..."Outstanding"..."Excellent"..."Very relevant to my practice.!"..."It helped me understand how to work effectively with others, even in a stressful work environment "..."It held my attention for the entire presentation!"..."I learned excellent tools with which to better serve my patients."

"I support the efforts of the National Institute of Whole Health to bring Whole Health Education into mainstream medical practice. To educate and empower, while inviting individuals to take greater control of their health, is what our health care system urgently needs to focus on!"

Judith Orloff, M.D.
Author of "Positive Energy", "Second Sight" and
"Dr. Judith Orloff's Guide to Intuitive Healing"

Comments from nurse attendees on the Whole Health Education presentation at the 2nd Annual MNA Clinical Nursing Conference:

"Awesome!"..."Pragmatic; entertaining yet educational"..."Very enjoyable"..."Excellent, kept my interest"..."Excellent, gave me a lot of laughs, valuable information, too!"..."Very useful especially in nursing"..."Loved it!!"...

"[Whole Health Educator] Jan Davies has been very helpful for a number of my patients. She has provided in-depth, evidence based, up-to-date information on diseases, medications, dietary and lifestyle changes.[Having Jan] teaching patients effective stress management techniques has also been quite valuable. Referring patients to Jan saves me time and increases my patients' knowledge about their health. This empowers them to take an active role, which, in turn, makes me a more efficient and effective physician. Jan is an invaluable resource for our medical community."

Tom Archie, MD, DABFM, DABMA
Sierra Cancer Guides
Lake Almanor Clinic, Chester, California

Comments from attendees on the Whole Health Education presentation at the Boston National Scleroderma Foundation Conference:

"Empowering!"..."Inspirational and informative"..."Very motivating and dynamic"..."Information was presented from a perspective that helps me understand how I can help myself better "..."I want more of this kind of knowledge!"..."Outstanding, I loved it!"

"I had the pleasure of working with [a Whole Health Educator]...at my practice based at Speare Medical Associates in Plymouth, New Hampshire. She saw a variety of patients with common Internal Medicine type problems which included obesity, smoking cessation and providing information pertaining to cardiac disease, lung disease and diabetes mellitus. Carol was uniformly enthusiastic, knowledgeable and had a wonderful rapport with my patients. She provided a wealth of material and information."

David W. Towne, M.D.
Internal Medicine
Speare Medical Associate

Evaluations by Lahey Clinic Nurses on the [NIWH] NESWHE curriculums presented at the Burlington Hospital consistently state:

"Excellent program!"...."One of the most interesting presentations I have ever attended"..."Fabulous"..."Outstanding!"..."Fascinating, extremely informative and pertinent."

Read a letter from the Leahy Clinic

Comments from Nurses, Social Workers, and Nursing Home Administrators on the Whole Health Education Continuing Education program presented at the New Hampshire Nurses Association:

"Wonderful, awesome, best of [the] day!"..."Dynamic"..."Excellent Presentation"..."Stimulating!"..."Wow, lots of information packed into such little time"..."Informative and dynamic"..."Great presentation"..."What a great ending to the day"

"Having a Whole Health Educator on site is pivotal in creating a true, integrated health center for several reasons: first, there has been an increased demand for alternative healthcare among patients for the last several years. Second, given the training received, the Whole Health Educator has the time and skills to provide patients with information that the physician's schedule does not allow for. Finally, so much of integrated medicine is about educating patients on the big picture of health and disease."

Marco De LaCruz, M.D.
Director and Family Medical Practitioner
Anchor Medical Group Practice
Chicago, IL

"People really benefit by having someone who has the time to sit with them, where the focus of that encounter is purely educational. And it really helps to empower people so they can make health choices and decisions that are right for them."

Stephanie Stevens, M.D.
Former Medical Director of Cardiac Care Department
and Alternative & Complementary Medicine Department
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
See Dr. Stevens in our Introductory Video

Caroline S. Stone, D.N.Sc., R.N., C.S.
Associate Professor
Graduate Program in Nursing
Salem State College
Read a letter from Dr. Caroline Stone

Comments from nurses attending a Whole Health Education presentation for the Massachusetts Nursing Association:

"Outstanding"... " Inspiration for the nursing profession!"... "A rekindling of opening my heart to humanity"... "Reinvigorated my beliefs in nursing"... " Confirmed what I feel is the relationship between health and thinking"..."Encouraged me to take better care of myself and to encourage my patients to practice healthy lifestyles" ..."A reminder to be compassionate & present in each moment of being with a patient, or any other person in my life"

"As a constant seeker of the 'big picture,'I especially appreciate your grand work of integration. [The] tapes lay [a] foundation for understanding holism and for growing compassion for self and others. The dynamic presentation style in the tape format makes the material easily accessible and understandable...and [we] look forward to it being available to a wider nursing audience."

Caroline Atkinson, R.N., M.S., H.N.C., C.H.T.P..
Educational Coordinator
American Holistic Nurses Association

"The model of whole health education that she [the certified Whole Health Educator] practices and the educational tools which she uses are an invaluable resource to this clinic. The feedback that I get from my patients and the interaction between them, the educator and myself bring me to the conclusion that this model of patient education does fill the gap between patients and their physicians, and makes communication more effective."

Joseph Fanfan, Jr., M.D., P.A.
Internal Medicine Practice
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Evaluations by graduate nursing students attending the Summer Nursing Institute program at Salem State College for Nurses, on the Whole Health Education curriculum presented:

"WOW! dynamic, motivating, scientific and integrated"..."Excellent, excellent, excellent"..."Outstanding!"..."Funny and excellent"..."A great speaker to wrap up the week"..."DYNAMIC!"..."Wonderful closure to a wonderful week"..."Fantastic!"

"The National Institute of Whole Health is an example of positive change - a brilliant shift in the way we view the healing process! Whole Health Education is profound. First teach, then treat, then continue to teach. The relationship between the patient and the healer, as observers of symptoms, form a sacred process. It is a curriculum crafted by genius and is presented in choices of real time video, distance learning, and colloquia. It is vital for physicians, nurses, hospital protocols, and all health care practitioners, including the emerging health conscious public."

Stephen E. Owens, D.A.B.C.O.
Doctor of Integrative Medicine
Chairman of the Board of Trustees
Capital University of Integrative Medicine
Washington, D.C. Read letter from Dr. Owens

Evaluations on the Whole Health Education course presented at the Veterans Administration New England's Advanced Practice Nurses CEU Spring 2004 program:

"The best!"..."Top-notch!"..."Excellent, informative, useful information"..."Insightful"..."Wow!"..."Really good presentation"..."Loved the program!"..."Excellent program"

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"They [the Whole Health Educators] are a testament to the philosophy of Whole Health Education, and have given our clients valuable and useful information and tools that will now be part of the management of their health."

Pamela Lindgren, R.N.
Nurse Manager
CardioPulmonary Rehabilitation Department
Martha's Vineyard Hospital
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"Our clinic at the Lemuel Shattuck Hospital was for poor and
chronically ill patients who wanted to deal with refractory pain conditions. They were a difficult patient population. Between 1980 and 1989, each year we placed at least one or two interns from The NAtional Institute of Whole Health to perform health education counseling with our clients. These interns were always well educated, sensitive, willing to work hard and able to re-moralize and spark renewed interest in health and well-being in our difficult patients.

We came to rely on these placements because their enthusiasm for helping was a critical component of our clinical work to re-direct our patients towards a sense of self-help and self-reliance. On all levels, our relationships with The National Institute and its students was professional and of great value to our program."

Lemuel Shattuck Hospital
Pain & Stress Relief Clinic
Out-Patient Services
Jamaica Plain, MA

"We are delighted to be working with Whole Health Educators. We have used your services ranging in areas from weight loss issues to cardiovascular disease, arthritis and renal failure. In each case the positive feedback has been tremendous. One member called me to tell me she felt 'empowered,' another to say that prior to this service she was 'overwhelmed,' now she was informed.

"Please keep up the excellent work. We cannot have an efficient, cost-effective health care system without Whole Health Education."

Marie R. Downey, L.I.C.S.W.
Modern Assistance Programs, Inc.
Medical Case Management

"The model of Whole Health Education was a natural progression for us in the course of treatment for our patients. It brings the relationship between the doctor and patient much closer. The current expectation of people is that they will be more involved with their health care and the health professional needs to collaborate with the patient in order to effectively treat them. Much of what affects your health depends on the way you live your life."

Judy Ritchie
Former Chief Executive Officer
AtlantiCare, the North Shore Medical Center

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"It has been demonstrated that Whole Health Education is integral to the provision of total patient care. Whole Health Education enhances patients' understanding of their health issues and helps to motivate their participation in treatment."

Mary-Anne Benedict, M.S.N., R.N.
Education Consultant

"I was very pleased having the opportunity to work with Maureen [a Whole Health Educator]. I commend her efforts in providing education and counseling to the whole person and not just the disease."

Jeanne Colbath, R.N., C.MS., A.N.P.
Program Director
Brighton Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Program
at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center

"She [the Whole Health Educator] has worked with the Early Intervention Program, providing group presentations related to Whole Health Education. As part of her responsibilities, she has also worked with clients on an individual basis. Her goal has been to provide the program's participants with Whole Health Education information to help them improve their quality of life, and the life of their children. I highly recommend Eily [the Whole Health Educator]. She [and her work in Whole Health Education] would be an asset to any organization."

Monica D. Fernandez-Castro
Family Health Services Coordinator
Crittenton Hastings House

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"Tina was a wonderful resource for Maternal Outreach, as a Whole Health Educator. The clients enjoyed her and felt they benefited from her services."

Therese E. Sentas, R.N.
President
Maternal Outreach, Inc.

"Betsy [the Whole Health Educator] saw patients upon referral by me. These patients generally had chronic medical issues and were experiencing varying degrees of frustration in looking for solutions. The patient's medical issues included diabetes, hypertension, obesity, chronic arthritis, hypercholesterolemia, depression, fibromyalgia, and coronary artery disease. All of the patients felt they had gained significantly through the opportunity to improve their education and knowledge of their conditions. Unanimously, the patients felt the time spent with Betsy was valuable towards improving their personal health. Their health remains better because of the education that she provided. In addition, my present interactions with these same patients have been made easier for both of us as a result of the educational consultation these patients gained."

Eric Cohen, M.D.
Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology
Canton, MA

"Fifteen patients signed up and completed the Whole Health Education® Series. Each patient gave excellent feedback about the process and working with [the Whole Health Educators]."

Michelle Cox
Program Director/Clinical Exercise Physiologist
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Quincy Medical Center, an Affiliate of Boston Medical Center

"For the past eleven years the Center for Psychology and Social Change has been seeking avenues for addressing the world's intractable problems by looking at the deeper psychological roots driving them. Our projects are designed to promote shifts in consciousness and behavior that invite sustainable, equitable and peaceful ways of living.

As a board member of the Center, it was my good fortune to have Gail [Whole Health Educator] assisting in organizing a project I directed at the Center. As a Whole Health Educator, Gail's training brought many skills. Her positive attitude has been an inspiration to all of us. I highly recommend [Gail] a Whole Health Educator."

Peggy Huddleston, M.T.S.
Center for Psychology and Social Change
Affiliate of the Department of Psychiatry, Cambridge Hospital
Harvard Medical School
Author of “Prepare For Surgery, Heal Faster”

"Patient feedback about these Whole Health Education visits was overwhelmingly positive. Marilyn seemed especially sensitive in regards to patients' needs. She helped patients to comply with their particular medical regime."

N. Thomas LaCava, M.D.
Internal and Environmental Medicine
West Boylston, MA

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"Over the past year Richard has done an outstanding job of guiding Rockport employees to make positive choices about their health and lifestyle. He accomplished this through one-to-one counseling and by facilitating Whole Health Education workshops. The participants exposed to Whole Health Education counseling felt he [Richard] had the expertise that empowered them with the skills and awareness to make changes to improve their lives."

Ronald A. Bartkiewicz
Health Promotion Manager
Reebok International

"Karen provided an invaluable resource for our busy center. She was able to offer many important educational materials, pre- and post-operative support and just plain listening time to many of our clients who are in stress periods of their life due to a health crisis."

Dixie J. Mills, M.D.
Co-founder with Christine Norththrup, M.D.
Women to Women Health Center
Yarmouth, ME

"As a print and broadcast journalist for 25 years, it has been my privilege to know, and cover, many remarkable people. Dr. Donadio, however, is in a class by herself - so much so that after meeting her at the close of our first season on PBS, I am looking forward to making Dr. Donadio and her life-affirming work the focus of one of the Body & Soul programs in our next season."

Gail Harris
Emmy Award-winning journalist
Executive Producer and Host, PBS series “Body & Soul”
Video Library
Read a letter from Ms. Harris

"Our overall goal is to improve the quality of life for our members. A much neglected area has been the whole health of our members. Atlantic House recognizes the importance of helping members with their spiritual, emotional and nutritional needs. Theresa [the Whole Health Educator] has proved a valuable asset to our Clubhouse, meeting with members to facilitate their growth in the areas of whole health and with staff to help them to better understand and utilize whole health concepts."

Linda Nardella
Program Director, Atlantic House
A program of the Center for Health & Development

"She [the Whole Health Educator] saw ten of my patients, seven of which completed her program. Her evaluations from my patients were uniformly positive. In my conversations with the patients, many felt that she [through Whole Health Education] literally had changed their lives. I was personally impressed by the commitment [she] had to her patients and of the concept of Whole Health Education."

Paul P. Bergeron, M.D.
Internal Medicine
Pentucket Medical Associates
Partners Community Healthcare, Inc.

"She [the Whole Health Educator] provided Whole Health Education counseling to a varied population of individuals ranging from older adolescents to elderly patients in the greater Newburyport community. Her performance was outstanding, and she was a definite asset. Many of my patients benefited from her [Whole Health Education counseling]."

Norman D. Miller, M.D. F.A.C.G.
Gastroenterology

"I found Whole Health Education with its invitational, non-directive educational process and its non-judgmental interaction style to be an extraordinary educational process for both patients and caregivers. We are using Whole Health Education at Union Hospital with great success, both as a patient education tool and as a model for professional interaction."