Thought I would show you where you will be when you come to one of my classes now! This is a picture of my new kitchen, and you can see more views on the side panel. Renovations will not be completed in our new condo until October, 2018. New classes have not yet been scheduled. Feel free though, to contact me anytime for a consult. We could plan a VIP day for you to learn the tricks of raw food preparation…of your choice: Desserts, Sprouting, Juicing, Breads, Crackers, Cheese, Entrees, etc.
Patsy Shares
New Condo in Beautiful Peterborough
June 27, 2018Wow, it worked better than expected!
August 8, 2017Something amazing happened to us recently. Our house had been listed for two months with very few showings, even though the online hits were greater than any of our agent’s other listings combined. She said it was staged perfectly and priced right, and she did not know what was going on.
I remembered a friend of mine telling me years ago about her needing to sell her home by a particular date, or she would lose the home of her dreams. She told me she did a Novena to St. Jude and she got an offer at the very last moment. I never forgot that, so Paul & I decided to give it a try. This is what happened.
Our new home in Costa Rica
July 25, 2017I am so excited to share with you a quick video of the property we will be renting for at least a year in Costa Rica near Coco Beach on the Pacific Coast, starting the end of September. I believe it was “meant to be” since the name Casa de Bienestar apparently means “House of Wellness”, and the current owner used to hold yoga retreats there.  (Stand-by for info on my 2018 Costa Rican Raw Food Retreats in Paradise, eh?)
Life is About to Change
July 25, 2017My beautiful home is now up for sale. Check out the video tour. If you have taken my classes, you won’t recognize the interior as it is now all “staged”. My husband has fully retired and we are planning a new adventure in Costa Rica. I know, eh? Paradise!
Advanced Chef Day
July 24, 2017
I trained with Alissa Cohen in Massachusetts in September, 2016 to take the “advanced” day that was not offered when I certified as a Living on Live Food Teacher in 2012.  I now hold her one-day *Level I - Raw Food Chef *and two-day Level II - Raw Food Instructor back-to-back as a Raw Food Retreat and Detox Intensive, followed by a fourth “Advanced Chef Day” which is a very full day of gourmet delights as featured in Grezzos, her raw food restaurant in Boston, MA.New Food Demos
July 24, 2017
If you haven’t had a chance to check-out my Health Nuggets lately, I highly recommend it.  While I was learning the “video-blog” ropes, I must admit that although the information was JUST the message that I needed to share, they were pretty much boring.  So after 50 posts, I learned a new software program, and started to actually demo easy food prep.  So, as I say in my Nuggets…Enjoy!Level III - Advanced Chef Day
February 23, 2017
I trained with Alissa Cohen in Massachusetts in September, 2016 to take the “advanced” day that was not offered when I certified as a Living on Live Food Teacher in 2012.  I now hold her one-day Level I - Raw Food Chef and two-day Level II - Raw Food Instructor back-to-back as a Raw Food Retreat and Detox Intensive, followed by a fourth “Advanced Chef Day” which is a very full day of gourmet delights as featured in Grezzos, her raw food restaurant in Boston, MA.How did those studies turn out?
March 15, 2016
If you were one of my clients that I surveyed last year, you may be wondering about the outcome. Do you want to know what I realized?  That almost everyone LOVED my courses, got off to a great start making changes in their lives, started to experience great benefits…only to slide back into their old habits…maybe hanging onto a few of the changes, but basically, life got in the way of their goals for vibrant health!  From that, the *Vibrant Health Specialist *was born!  I have created a private coaching program that I call my Vibrant Health NEW START Success System - God’s way to increase your energy, live longer, feel stronger and lose weight!..whereby we work together for 6-months to keep you on-track and accountable until these new lifestyle changes become a habit.  THAT is what people told me they needed!  Guidance, support and accountability in order to achieve that lasting transformation!What is an eZine?
March 15, 2016
Over my many years of study, I have read volumes of great information. You should see my books (especially those huge books from my holistic nutritionist certification), with their highlighted pages and many tabs sticking out, signifying major “ahas” for me.  I want to share these ahas with you too and now have found the perfect vehicle…my eZine (short for electronic magazine).  Every Tuesday, into your inbox, you will receive a Health Nugget, a simple, “nugget” of information by video, shared from my many resources.  Trust me, I will keep these short, as I hate lengthy emails too.  If time permits, I may share a simple snack recipe too!FREE Gift Bundle created just for you!
March 15, 2016
Sign-up on my home page for the FREE Vibrant Health Gift Bundle…of which I am very proud.  You will immediately receive access to my eBook, God’s Laws to Vibrant Health, sharing how I have implemented God’s natural laws into my life and how they actually work; a clean-eating program, Simple 24-Hour Cleanse for the Healthy-Minded Person, designed to get you off that toxic treadmill; a complimentary subscription to my eZine, Health Nuggets, which is a weekly, motivational, short video message; and an audio book with me narrating The Science of Being Well by Wallace D. Wattles, which applies the power of positive thinking to getting and maintaining good physical health…all designed to keep you motivated on your self-healing journey!Superfoods...do you need anything else?
March 15, 2016
Superfoods is actually a “buzzword” given to describe those foods that are very nutrient-dense, containing high levels of much-needed vitamins and minerals. On my updated FAQ page (under INFO), I list the superfoods that are part of my regular regimen. If you look at the extensive nutrient value of these foods, you’d wonder why you would need to eat anything else!What happened to 2015?
March 15, 2016
You will notice that I have no blog entries for 2015…let me tell you why.   For the past 15 years, I have been telling clients that I do not have a personal recovery story to tell…that I follow this lifestyle to prevent disease, and in particular my predisposition to breast cancer.  Well, as they say, be careful what you ask for, for in 2015 God gave me that reason.  Feel free to read the complete Story, on my totally refreshed website!Hold on...I''m applying updates
March 12, 2016
If you have been to my site before, you may see changes happening.  If you have just landed on my site now, you may see links that don’'t make sense yet.  Hold on, I will have my site completely refreshed by April 22nd.  That is my goal…and you will be blown away by how I have totally reinvented the way in which I will now support you reaching your goals of vibrant health!Health Nugget #1 - March 15, 2016
March 3, 2016Subject: Raw Carrot Juice
Source: Fresh Vegetable & Fruit Juices
Author: Dr. Norman Walker
Food: Carrot juiceLiving Springs Detox Retreat - Alabama
July 27, 2014I am leaving tomorrow for a week at the Living Springs Health Retreat in Alabama,
where I will be meeting the Australian Naturopath Barb O’Neill.  I have previously mentioned Barb in my blog (entry March 29, 2013), including a link to her inspiring and motivating lectures.  I am very excited about learning more from her and experiencing her detox program.  Attend Patsy’s Ultimate Health Workshop on Sunday, September 7th, where I plan to share my Health Retreat experience and prepare some of the new dishes that they will serve.I did it!
March 11, 2014
Today marks a milestone for me. Â I have just completed my certification as an Holistic Nutritionist after seven weeks *(not consecutive) *of intensive studying, Â The content was extremely detailed and the depth of learning significant. Â The short time I was able to accomplish this goal was due to the strength of the background learning that I have acquired through Hallelujah Acres for all these years. Â I will now strive to apply this knowledge to practical application before offering my courses once more. Â My goal is still late Spring. Â Stand by for an update!Holistic Nutritionist Certification Status
February 25, 2014Just wanted to keep you posted on my diploma course for Holistic Nutritionist
certification.  There are four segments and today, I just completed my third exam with a final grade of 97%.  Eight months are typically assigned to complete this segment, but I slammed it within three weeks…whew!  It was an 800-page manual, typically used by Colleges as part of their nutrition courses.  Needless to say, I loved it so much, I couldn’t put it down!  I’ll take a little break before diving into my final segment.  Stay tuned!  I’ll be offering courses again as soon as this challenge is complete.Hallelujah Acres Culinary Academy
September 10, 2013
Just graduated from the Hallelujah Acres Culinary Academy. Five days of raw gourmet living at a top-notch facility - the Halleluljah Acres Lifestyle Centre in Lake Lure, North Carolina.
Because Hallelujah Acres is 85% raw, 15% cooked, most days there was one cooked dish at suppertime, but the rest was raw and all the foods we prepared were raw. Here is what we either made ourselves at our own personal workstations, or were served for meals. This is in addition to two BarleyMax and two carrot juices a day!
Raw: Gazpacho Soup, Thai Coconut Soup, Kale Chips, Almond Milk, Garlic-Onion-Rosemary Butter, Hummus made with sweet potatoes, Eggplant Bacon, Arugula Salad with Shaved Fennel & Red Radish Julienne with Lemon Mint Dressing, Seasoned Heirloom Tomatoes, Sushi, Marinated Portabello Mushrooms (as the “meat” for the Rubin sandwich, which also uses the Rye Bread, Swiss Cheese and Eggplant Bacon we made earlier in the week)
Raw Breakfast: Buckwheat Granola, Coconut Yogurt, Cantaloupe Smoothie with Mint, Mango-Green Grape-Chard & Lime Smoothie, Pineapple, Banana, Coconut, Protein Smoothie
Raw Desserts: Key Lime Pie, White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake with Mixed Berry Coulis, Pineapple Sorbet with Raspberry Coulis, Coconut Cream Macaroons with Carob Syrup, “Peanut” Butter and Banana Ice Cream, Carrot Cake with Vanilla Icing, Chia Pudding with fresh nectarines
Raw Breads: Cornbread, Rye Bread (without rye), Onion Bread, Herb & Veggie Flax Crackers, Veggie Tortillas
Non-Dairy Cheese: Swiss cheese, Smoked Gouda, Herb & Garlic, Fiesta Mexican, Olive, Goat cheese roll
Fermented: Kimchee, Giardiniera (fermented mixed vegetables), Sauerkraut, Okra pickles
Cooked: Vegan Frittata with Mushroom Ragout on Wilted Kale, Potatoe Soup, Non-Dairy Mac & Cheese Primavera, Toasted Tostadas topped with onion, tomatoes and avocado
My first Health Fair Food Show
September 2, 2013
With approximately thirty people at each of two showings, I presented a one-hour Raw Food Show at a recent Health Fair in Whitby, ON. We discussed alternatives for Sugar, Juices, Meat and Dairy and handed out samples after a discussion on each topic. Everyone was delighted to try the chia pudding, date snack, fudge, BarleyMax Berry, hummus, sprouts, mock salmon pate, and non-dairy butter, cheese and mayonnaise. The highlight of the day was when I blended the non-dairy butter and cheese into a sauce and poured it over zucchini “macaroni” to make a raw “Mac & Cheese”.
My first class via translator
September 1, 2013
Tracy Ahn (see blog below) was instrumental in Younhee Kim attending my Raw Food Chef Level I and Raw Food Instructor Level II class, even though Younhee read and spoke very little English. Â I allowed this private class, so that she could enjoy the Alissa experience, and enable her to also teach Raw Food Chef certification courses in her home town in Michigan, USA. Â Her husband, Heejun, joined in the class as her translator and we were still able to complete the course on schedule. Â Both were amazed at the delicious food and generous portions and took volumes of pictures!My first Health Fair Food Show
August 26, 2013With approximately thirty people at each of two showings, I presented a one-hour Raw Food Show at a recent Health Fair in Whitby, ON.  We discussed alternatives for Sugar, Juices, Meat and Dairy and handed out samples after a discussion on each topic. Everyone was delighted to try the chia pudding, date snack, fudge, BarleyMax Berry, hummus, sprouts, mock salmon pate, and non-dairy butter, cheese and mayonnaise.  The highlight of the day was when I blended the non-dairy butter and cheese into a sauce and poured it over zucchini “macaroni” to make a raw “Mac & Cheese”.Radio & TV Personality with "Chili"
August 19, 2013
A radio and TV personality who has interviewed most of the key players in the alternative health industry, found that life and work had crept up on her, creating extra pounds and aches and pains.  She decided to immerse herself in a raw food experience to kick-start her way back to health.  She came with her toy poodle “Chili” and stayed locally, to partake of the Level I and Level II back-to-back course.  By day three, she was feeling lighter and exuberant about the changes she was feeling.  Alissa says:  “You feel better not within months or weeks…but within days!”  Christine can vouch for that!Korean Blogger now Certified!
August 14, 2013
Tracy (Soo Jin) Ahn a popular blogger from Seoul, Korea attended my Level I and Level II Raw Food Certification courses which entitles her to teach the Alissa Cohen Raw Food Chef Certification course back home in Seoul. On August 6th, 2013, she blogged about the experience at: blog.naver.com/rawsisters and although I don’t know what is said, there is quite a selection of photos to view. Good luck Tracy with bringing the raw food lifestyle to your many followers!Holistic Nutritionist Certification
July 31, 2013
I’m on my way to being certified as an Holistic Nutritionist.  I took my first of four exams today, with a mark of 94%.  Five months was allowed to complete this course.  But due to my experience over the past 15 years studying with Hallelujah Acres, I actually completed this course in seven days!  This Holistic Nutritionist Certification Diploma Course is recognized by the** Canadian Examining Board of Health Care Practitioners**.Classically trained chef, excited about raw
July 15, 2013
Tatjana Kovacevic is a classically trained chef who was heading up the salad bars at a large downtown Toronto restaurant.  She had a desire to train others in raw food preparation and came to my Raw Food Chef class for certification…to give her workshops credibility.  I assumed she would just spend her time in class so that she could be registered with Alissa Cohen and receive her certificate.  To my delight, she sat at the end of the table exclaiming about how great the food tasted.  This gives credibility to Alissa Cohen’s awesome recipes!Mommy...stop working!
June 28, 2013
When you come to my house for your courses, you will meet Colt (named after a football team). Â He is a friendly, non-shedding, hypo-allergenic Cockapoo (Cocker Spaniel, Poodle mix). Â During class he is leashed in the hallway as he still tends to check-out the coffee table for food he can reach!The Natural Laws of Health
March 29, 2013
Barbara O’Neill, a qualified naturopath and nutritionist, is also an international speaker on natural self-healing. She has raised eight children and is a specialist in women’s and children’s health.
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She is also the health director of the successful Misty Mountain Health Retreat in Australia. Barbara is passionate about good health and natural healing. She believes in giving the body optimum conditions in order for it to heal itself.  She says:  “The body WILL heal itself IF the conditions are right” and then explains in detail what those conditions should be. View her 11.5 hours of lectures on the natural laws of health and take the mystery out of why we get sick, how to recover or prevent illness, and live an energetic healthy life!  Her message is similar to that recommended by Hallelujah Acres with basically one exception.  The Hallelujah Diet promotes an 85% raw, 15% cooked lifestyle, whereas Barbara promotes 50/50.Congratulations to Sherry Reader
March 5, 2013
Congratulations to Sherry Reader from Port Perry, Ontario - a newly certified Raw Food Chef! Sherry is very passionate about the healing power of raw foods and currently ministers to her friends and family, providing them various healing juices and raw meals out of the goodness of her heart. This certificate will give Sherry confidence that her hard work and research over the years has paid off, so that she can reach out to her community offering workshops of her own. Sherry wants to register for Level II, so that she can then offer her own Level I Raw Food Chef certificate courses."Just facilitated my first Living on Live Food - Level I certification
October 28, 2012
Bonnie Ann Myre, another Health Minister from Chelmsford, Ontario (near Sudbury - a six hour drive), came for an overnight visit. I had my Level I Chef Certification materials all ready (must be customized by each teacher following only an outline provided by Alissa), and dining room table all set up for food prep demonstrations. The class went quite well with Bonnie Ann taking photos of all the food we prepared. Alissa recommends six recipes for the Level 1 class, but since Bonnie Ann was staying over, I had some Level II recipes prepared for supper. Whew…we were so FULL. On October 29th, Alissa Cohen’s office emailed Bonnie Ann’s official certificate to her…congratulations, Bonnie Ann, Raw Food Chef!Patsy is a fully certified Raw Food Chef
September 30, 2012
My husband and I and friends, Ian & Gayle Jackson, took a 40th Wedding Anniversary road trip to Ogunquit, Maine in September. We stayed in a cabin at Anchorage by the Sea. I took a daily walk along the shore path. The scenery was breathtaking! The last three days we moved into another cabin at Beach Knoll, Rockport, Massechusetts, where I met up with Susan C. and Tahisha who were also staying there. The three of us trekked out to a gorgeous retreat home on the shore of Gloucester for three intensive days with Alissa Cohen, her sister Stacey, and a staff of three, together with 34 other participants in her combined Level I, Level II and Level III training.A little bit about me...
September 1, 2012
I have been married 40 years to the best husband in the world, Paul. I have two sons. Both have terrific wives, and we all have dogs. My oldest son has my first grandchild, James.  I am pleased to say that we are expecting two more grandchildren this year!  I took an early retirement in 2009 from EDS (Electronic Data Systems) which had just been taken over by Hewlett Packard. I was a senior business analyst and webmaster for the General Motors media website. However, my whole life I have been Excited About Health! And therefore upon retirement, I’m following my passion to remain healthy the natural way, as God intended and to help others understand that they too don’t have to be sick!
