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I lost 100lbs in eight months in 2004, it’s still off, and I could not have done this without Andrea Shaw: She was a fabulous coach for me. Our work gave me the foundation I needed to take care of myself for life.
As the weight was coming off, one day I bent down and I realized that I could tie my shoes again, without pain. A miracle? No. Hard work, with a great collaborative partner, you bet! I knew that I had to do the work. I never realized how important having a coach was. Her consistent interest, encouragement and support really made the difference. I owe my success to her.
She asked me great questions, which helped me think about things in new ways. That led me to new behaviors. She knew my concerns, and she was ideal to bounce ideas off of. I always felt accepted and encouraged. Never judged. I began learning other approaches. I felt accompanied. We’d think things through together, and she’d be there with kindness, yet also with an eye toward whether I did what I said I would. If I got off track, she’d nudge me back. She was my ideal partner.
Over the course of eight months, I learned how to eat correctly, to exercise, to manage stress, to work things out in relationships when I was bothered by something. My work with Andrea Shaw, at Duke’s Integrative Medicine, was a totally positive, life-changing experience.
I would recommend her to anyone. She’s very calm, not judgmental, very sweet and open. This is strength. She knows her stuff.
-- Dee Dee McClean, Pharmacy Technician at Duke Medical Center.
Participant in a multidimensional Integrative Medicine intervention to improve cardiovascular risk.
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