Case Study
VeraVia Visits:
Remarkable Results
Real People. Real Results.
At VeraVia, we pride ourselves on creating lifelong healthy changes. As the only,
truly all-inclusive health and fitness retreat, we focus on personalizing every plan
to achieve the health, fitness, wellness, and nutritional goals of our guests.
Here is the story of Paula
Paula arrived at VeraVia for a two-week stay struggling with common postmenopause symptoms including weight gain, hormone imbalance, fatigue, and high
blood pressure. As a busy executive Paula battled the negative health effects of a
high stress job and frequent travel, which included a more than ten-year battle with
acid reflux and dependency on medication that only suppressed her symptoms.
Pre-existing Conditions
•30 pounds overweight
•Previous sport injuries to her foot
•Acid reflux disease
•Low energy levels
•High blood pressure
•Inability to cope with stress
•Hormone imbalance
VeraVia Case Study: The Remarkable Results of Paula
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The VeraVia Plan
With the help of VeraVia’s team of fitness trainers, nutritionists,
naturopathic doctors, and psychologists, Paula’s experience
during her two-week stay included the following:
Fitness
Medical
Nutrition
Wellness
•A wide-range of healthy
activities, including yoga,
hiking, and strength and
resistance training, to
discover the joys of a
varied fitness routine.
•Treatment of her acid reflux
using natural remedies and
visceral manipulation—
addressing the root
cause of her disease.
•Three daily meals and snacks
prepared by award winning
chefs under the instruction
of VeraVia’s nutritionist.
•Regular sessions with
VeraVia’s in-house therapist
to learn self-care, recognize
stressful situations, and
change ingrained behaviors.
•Training and corrective
exercises to treat and repair
Paula’s existing foot injury.
•Personalized exercise
regimens for Paula to take
home that fit her busy lifestyle
and frequent travel schedule.
•Supplement and natural
remedy guidance to treat other
symptoms of menopause,
including high blood pressure
and hormone imbalance.
VeraVia Case Study: The Remarkable Results of Paula
•Nutritional guidance, extensive
education, and highly
individualized strategies
realistic to Paula’s busy and
now active lifestyle, changing
her relationship with food
thus keeping her nourished
and medication free.
•Tools to maintain a life
balance, manage stressors,
and improve self-esteem.
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Remarkable Results
Paula started the program dependent on acid reflux medications and
other prescriptions that failed to combat her post-menopause health.
Upon completing the program, Paula successfully ended her medication
use and remains symptom free. Since her stay, Paula achieved:
Lost
Eliminated
Decreased
Reduced
Lost
27
12
25
6.4
3
Pounds Total
Years Acid Reflux
Disease
Inches in Waist &
Gluteus Circumference
Percent Body Fat
Percent Blood
Pressure
Paula:
•Increased strength by 130%
•Discontinued use of prescriptions treating hormone
imbalance, high blood pressure, and acid reflux
VeraVia Case Study: The Remarkable Results of Paula
•Became an educated, empowered,
and discerning food shopper
•Continued weight loss at home thanks to
VeraVia’s tailored exercise and nutrition plan
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Paula left the VeraVia retreat with a complete lifestyle change. She now participates in new and
challenging activities, most recently completing a 5K run. She also learned better health habits while
traveling for work—finding it no longer a challenge to eat healthy and exercise when away. Finally, Paula
ended her dependency on her multiple prescriptions that failed to treat her problems with hormone
imbalance, high blood pressure, and acid reflux.
“VeraVia was truly a life changing experience for me. I learned more in the two weeks I was there than I
had reading and listening to all the diet and health information out there for years prior. The key for me
was how personal the program is designed to be and how dedicated each and every staff member was to
instilling confidence in me. I had so much love and support from the very first day. I simply felt compelled,
(and still do) to succeed at making the kind of changes that will allow me to live my best and healthiest life.
I would go back in a heartbeat.” – Paula
From Our Team
“There is nothing more rewarding than to watch
a client trust and apply the information they are
receiving. I had the privilege of watching Paula
do just that. Now, months after her stay with us,
she is slimmer, medication free, and is living a
new healthier, vibrant life!”
“Using proper diet, natural therapies, and
visceral manipulation, the root cause of Paula’s
reflux was addressed. The results was symptom
relief, permanent resolution, and prevention of
complications from long-term reflux, without the
need to rely on medication.”
– Lisa Mittry, Director of Nutrition
– Mamie Burruss, ND, Director of Naturopathic Medicine
Visit veraviafit.com to learn more about how we can
help you find and maintain your optimal weight.
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7100 Aviara Resort Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92011
800.527.1936 toll-free
www.VeraViaFit.com
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