My name is Christine Mazza and I have been a client under Arlene's program for about 4 months now. I wanted to see a health counselor for many reasons. I am 32 years old and I wasn't feeling well at all. I was suffering from anxiety, depression, and migraine headaches that sometimes lasted for days, and didn't have much energy. I was 148 pounds and wanted to change. After meeting with Arlene and explaining my concerns, she put me on a cleanse called SP Cleanse system. I was provided with information and directions on what to do before, during, and after the cleanse program. I was also able to contact Arlene at any time with questions and concerns. The first 4 days were hard. I experienced a bad headache for those four days. But I knew I could get through the tough time and I did. On the 5th day I was feeling so much better. I was eating things I never ate before such as kale, Brussels sprouts, baked eggplant, mangos, blueberries, and much more. I was drinking more water than I ever did before as well, up to 80 ounces a day. I was no longer drinking coffee, eating processed foods, dairy, or any artificial sweeteners. After the cleanse, Arlene analyzed results of my hair sample and noticed some deficiencies. She put me on some supplements to help balance my body. At four months, I lost 15 pounds and feel amazing. I suffered from migraine headaches since I was little and I haven't had one in four months. I have so much more energy which allows me to exercise more. My depression has lifted and I couldn't be more thrilled with where I am right now. This process feels like a healing that is happening with my body, mind, and soul. I look forward to completing the program with Arlene to reach all of my goals.

At the age of 57 I was about 40 lbs. overweight and I really thought that losing weight was beyond me and just too hard. I thought of it as a mountain that I had too little willpower and was too old to climb. I had tried daily exercise at a gym and eating sensibly and weight watchers but to no avail. I felt that I lacked the willpower to dig myself out of the deep hole that I was in. Last summer when my grandson was 5 months old I started to babysit for him. After the first few days I started to panic- physically I didn't know if I could handle a 22 lb. baby- my knees and ankles hurt and I was exhausted. Fear of not making it until Labor Day sent me to Arlene. When I wrote my daily menu for her I was appalled- lots of pizza, diet soda and chocolate! When I went on the cleanse it felt like boot camp. The weight came off slowly at first. The hardest part of the cleanse was actually no diet coke in the summer, but the cleanse was a great way to start. When you come off it and add a few more things to your diet it feels so good. As the weight came off my joints felt better and my energy level went up. When I lost 22 lbs I realized that I had taken off the same amount of weight as my grandson weighed - I was carrying that extra weight around every day My husband can't believe that I've done this and tells me that I look like the girl he married again. He also thinks that sweets no longer tempt me. He's wrong; I am tempted daily but I can resist that temptation. I can resist for several reasons: For one, I like shopping now. I don't have to choose clothes by what doesn't look terrible. I have moved from a size 14 to a 10 and from xl in tops to a medium. I can resist because I went back to work after the summer and people told me I looked good. I can resist because I don't feel so self-conscious about the way I look anymore. I didn't realize how low my self esteem had sunk until I started to get it back again. I finally feel good about myself- and I hadn't in a very long time.
Janet K.

Arlene,
As we approach the holidays, I would just like to take a moment and thank you for all your support you have given me. On my initial consultation with you in February 2009, I brought to you my concerns and complaints which included fatigue, adrenal imbalances, tachycardia, weight gain, low blood sugar, feeling exhausted upon waking up in the morning and extreme irritability. I had done some research on my own, but through your recommendations of supplements, whey protein drinks and your comprehensive testing my symptoms have significantly improved! In addition my eating habits and choices are much healthier and I have a better understanding on how important nutrition is. You are truly an inspiration to everyone!
Happy & Healthy Holidays!
Sincerely,
Kathy Ust

Arlene,
I just wanted to recap this past year and send you a BIG Thank you. I arrived at my first appointment on 1/19/09 with a low energy level, dry skin, leg cramps, palpitations bad diet and a high stress level. I have to admit that I randomly found your website on line and I was not sure what to expect. With your guidance, hair sample testing, body cleanses, and protein shakes I am on the right track and I'm feeling much better. My energy level has increased! One of the results of the hair sample was that my calcium was high-hence causing the dry skin and now that is under control. I no longer have leg cramps and I am much more conscious of what I'm eating--- still working on that one though! Finally, I feel like I'm taking the supplements that are right for me and not just randomly taking something over the counter Again thank you for making me feel so much better. I am looking forward to the next step in my treatment! It has been a great experience so far!
Sincerely,
Lisa Mimnaugh

I started coming to Arlene because I was suffering for years with migraine headaches, fatigue, and insomnia and with being overweight. Since taking the supplements, following the food plan and exercising I have more energy and am finally sleeping better.
Judy L.

My weight has started to go down and I have lost about 14 inches. Everyone is amazed at how different I look already. Most importantly I feel a lot better than I ever have and I know that if I continue on this regiment I will achieve the desired results and feel great doing it!

I decided to seek the advice of a nutritionist due to severe lethargy and multiple stomach problems. All I wanted to do all day was sit on the couch. Arlene had suggested I have a hair test done and she gave me a protein shake along with some supplements. I also made some changes to my diet. I eliminated fast food and increased proteins as well as fruits, vegetables and nuts. Almost immediately after making these changes, I began to notice an increase in my energy level and my stomach problems subsided. I was able to stop taking Prevacid. I felt so good I decided to encourage my 12-year-old daughter to try it. She was on the Cross Country team at school and she was also feeling tired. After a lot of convincing, she decided to give it a try. She drank the shake and also took some supplements. Not only did she regain her energy, but she went from an average runner to making the All-Stars. She also came in 3rd in her age group in the Great Race (a town-wide 2k run). The reason I attribute a great deal of her success to the protein shake is because she hadn't run at all in the off-season. She just followed Arlene's advice and went back to school an All-Star!
Karen E

My name is Karen and I am a mom of very active 7 year old twin boys. Additionally, I work full time and am working on my second Masters in Divinity and Social Work. I met with Arlene in the latter part of the summer because I was in desperate need of help! My doctor had prescribed a medication similar to Boniva for a calcium deficiency in my body. Unfortunately, I had a terrible reaction to the prescription. The reaction caused me to have swelling in my legs and painful toothaches. Furthermore, I was feeling anxious and not sleeping well. After beginning a program of taking the supplements that Arlene suggested and eating more proteins I felt remarkably better. In fact, I had more energy, I was sleeping better and the anxiety was ceasing. I thank God for Arlene because I have the energy to keep up with my sons. Moreover, I am able to concentrate on my work as well as my college projects. In addition I recently gave a sermon in my church and did not have the usual anxiety that I used to have. I truly believe that changing my foods and taking the supplements have made a big difference in my life.
Karen W.

The pursuit of wellness, both mental and physical, has been one of my greatest passions. For as long as I can remember I have been exercising and trying to eat healthy. I've made it a priority to keep up on the latest health and nutrition news, as well as the current fitness trends. Raising three daughters in this crazy, supersized, self indulged society has been a challenge, but one I have undertaken with gusto. Despite all of my hard work, I was never able to drop the last few pounds that made the difference between fitting comfortably in my jeans and opening that dastardly top button! To add insult to injury, I was always tired in the middle of the day, and as soon as I put something in my mouth, I saw the scale. The final straw was when I had a fat analysis done and learned that my body fat was over thirty percent. Now I'm figuring, I'm 5'2", a size 4 and 130 pounds - where is that 40 pounds of FAT!!! Exasperated, I decided to find myself a nutritionist. I hit the internet and searched for someone who could find the answers. The first person I saw was Arlene Surek. I read her profile and was quite impressed. We had a lot in common. Upon further investigation I found her picture. Too bad, she's way too young! I want an old person like me!! (I'm 50). I move on. An hour or so later, I'm back to Arlene. So what if she's young. I like her profile. Anyway, I went to Arlene and had a hair analysis done. I'm tired because I have a very slow metabolism and my potassium was nearly non-existent! My thyroid function was dangerously low and I'm border-line anemic!! Who knew?? After following Arlene's supplement guidelines and tweaking my diet, I have so much more energy. In the last eight months, I can honestly say I've taken maybe two naps. I do several classes at the gym back to back, including spin, yoga, and circuit training. I am currently up to running four miles at a clip, and I'm doing chin-ups! I felt the difference within several weeks. Despite slacking off at the gym and indulging on the occasional glass of wine, my weight does not fluctuate. That is the most amazing thing about Arlene's program. My body is finally regulated. I have the correct combination of vitamins for MY body, and all of the vitamins are absorbed. My children and my friends have all benefited from Arlene's guidance and for that I am so grateful. And surprise, surprise - Arlene's not as young as I thought!
Anne Marie Toto
Middletown, NJ

I gained 34 lbs with my daughter. After her birth I didn't lose any weight. I was so hungry & tired all the time from breastfeeding I ate what was quick & available. As a Christmas gift, my husband bought me a gym membership & I started going when she was 6 months. I started seeing a trainer & joined Weight Watchers online. I've never been a fan of diet plans but everyone I know had such success on WW that I figured to give it a try. After months of being at the gym 5 days a week & eating on the "core" plan, I was barely losing a pound a week. I remember one time at the gym after weighing myself I just sat down & started crying. I was so frustrated that I was not getting the results I wanted for the work I was putting in. I even went to the doctor to get my thyroid checked. They said it was fine. Then by chance I met Arlene. I couldn't get over how vibrant & young she looked for her age. I thought - "whatever she's doing, I should be doing." She gave me the hair analysis test & the results told me so much of what was going on in my body. I started taking the recommended supplements & things just started happening. My body was so depleted of certain vitamins & minerals that I just wasn't getting through diet alone. My body was not working efficiently. I have lost 45 lbs now & feel so healthy. People ask me all the time - "how did you do it?" I tell them if you think about it, it's no secret how to lose weight. There's no magic formula. It's common sense about your food choices & exercising on a regular basis. The supplements provided by Arlene just gave my body that boost that it so desperately needed. Arlene encourages healthy living, not "dieting." She offers great food alternatives & healthy recipes. As for those people I know on WW, they haven't had as much success maintaining as I have - and I can bet haven't enjoyed it as much either.
Lori L.

My daughter Haley was experiencing upset stomachs almost daily. I had taken her to see different types of doctors who in turn ran series of tests on her. Unfortunately, the only conclusion they could come up with was it might be acid reflux and wanted to put her on prescription medicine. Due to her young age (8years old) I didn't want to start her on daily drugs unless someone was absolutely certain the diagnosis was correct and that the medication would be for a short period of time to correct the problem. No one could seem to answer these questions. This is when I went to Arlene to see if she had any suggestions. Arlene understood my concern with giving her daily medication and although Haley was young thought doing a hair test on her would give insight into what was going on. When the hair test results came back it showed a number of unusual results. Arlene then recommended different types of supplements and enzymes plus a specific diet to help correct Haley's levels. Within the first week of implementing this program Haley started to feel good and has not been experiencing stomach problems. I would and have recommended working with Arlene to any parent or person experiencing physical or emotional issues. Enacting healthy solutions instead of drugs not to mention the wonderful care and attention you get from Arlene could never be found at a doctor's office. An added benefit is Haley has gone from a C student to an A student now that she is feeling better and able to focus on her studies.
Kathy M

I have always been interested in alternative medicine practices and intrigued by hair analysis. I happened upon Arlene quite by chance. After seeing her for myself and liking the affects for myself, I decided to bring my children to her also. My daughter Kaitlin was the first one to go. My daughter loves to be active, play field hockey and work out at the gym, but she has always struggled with keeping her weight down. After a battle with mono, Kaitlin was especially run down. The hair analysis showed that her adrenals were way off and her potassium level was almost completely gone! Getting her on her vitamin regime has made all the difference in the world. She feels stronger, has more energy and even has dropped weight. She is a firm believer in keeping up with her routine tests now and taking her vitamins. Thank you Arlene! As far as my son, that also is another amazing story - but maybe another time!
Kaitlin S

I decided to avail myself of Arlene's services purely as a preventive measure. My Dad passed away at the age of 92 and my Mom, 93, currently resides in an assisted living facility, in very poor declining health due to Parkinson's disease. Even though I have longevity in my family, my concern was quality of life. Living to 93 is great, but not having the ability to enjoy my later years is not at all appealing. In the past four years, I lost some weight, began earnestly exercising, and have tried to eat and live a healthier lifestyle. I contacted Arlene about the hair test because I was intrigued about what it might tell me. I thought the hair test might give me a better picture of what was going on inside my body. Arlene met with me and after discussing the results placed me on a program of supplements and recommended diet. Months later, I took a repeat hair test and the results, after the supplements and recommended foods, were dramatic. I know that I have so much more energy and feel that I am doing something terrific for myself. I had always considered myself a healthy person and now I feel even better about my future.