Testimonial

At the start of 2008, I started practicing yoga at the Buddhist temple in Brisbane.  I have a busy lifestyle with two children, and my career as a mental health Registered Nurse can be quite stressful at times. 
 
What I love about Monique is that she taught me how to connect my mind, body and spirit as one again. In addition, Monique tells everyone in her yoga class to stop doing a posture if there is any discomfort or pain when stretching. This advice has been very beneficial because it has taught me to not push myself any further and concentrate on bringing harmony into my life. 
 
I decided to have a naturopath consultation with Monique, as I was suffering with adult acne and some stomach and digestion problems. Monique was very thorough, she made me feel relaxed and she created a non-judgemental environment. After the initial consult, I changed my dietary intake and started to understand how much extra food I was eating because my emotions were imbalanced. I realised that I had been comfort eating for two years. Monique likes to concentrate on foods that provide natural vitamins and minerals before she prescribes manufactured products. As my diet changed I started to gain more insight into my relationship, and my self-esteem and self worth started to improve as I took on much needed changes in my life.  I lost 5kgs in 6 months. 
 
Over a 12 month period I would practice yoga and meditation sometimes once a week, sometimes only once a fortnight or only once every three weeks, depending on my busy routine at home. Now 12 months on I feel that my life is less chaotic and more centred and balanced. My mind, body and spirit crave yoga if I go too long without it. I can only imagine how terrific I would feel if I practiced yoga 2-3 times a week!
 
2008 has been an extremely healing year for me with many incredible changes along the way. Thankyou Monique for your wisdom and guidance.
 
Christine Burke, Brisbane QLD