I have been struggling with medical issues for years and ended up at the age of 30 with a hysterectomy. That brought on another whole set of issues that I finally just couldn’t take anymore at the age of 36. It was at this time that I connected with Barbara about her functional coaching to see if there was anything she could do to help me find answers. She took her time with me, coaching me through the steps we needed to take, and guess what? I am finally seeing real results. I am so grateful to have her help as I not only found a new primary care physician, but also worked to get further testing results and get them to recognize them. Though I know we still have a journey ahead, I don’t just feel better. I feel like a new person! I would easily recommend her services to anyone. We are finally on a true path to wellness. THANK YOU!!

I wanted to lose weight, of course, doesn't everyone, but in a healthy, sustainable way. I wanted to figure out my fatigue and periodic swelling issues. I wanted to work through the beginnings of menopause so it won't be a complete nightmare. Barbara helped me reach these goals by providing positive support, excellent references for reading and recipes, and a discussion group on social media for added support and topics I hadn't really even thought about. I am now going to bed before 2am. The most significant overall change I have noticed has been recognizing that the power to change is a slow turning wheel, but it happens.
Barbara is unbelievably intelligent, exceedingly empathetic, excited to find and contribute to a Healthcare mode that looks for change and prevention, not just pills and surgeries. I would recommend her to someone who has felt unheard by Healthcare professionals in the past or present, someone really willing to go through the process, someone who wants to UNDERSTAND themselves and their bodies in all the complexity. Barbara will give you the tools, ask the questions, and lets you work at the pace you can, but gently pushes that pace so you will progress.

Over ten sessions, Barbara consistently coached me with non-judgment, empathy, and compassion. It became clear that these qualities aren’t just part of her role as a coach—it’s who she is as a person. Through Barbara’s expert guidance and motivation, I moved out of my comfort zone to uncover and dismantle self-imposed roadblocks.

During our time together, I laughed, cried, and ultimately emerged with realistic goals and a clear path forward for meeting them. And Barbara emerged as one of my most ardent cheerleaders.

I wanted to get rid of a lingering diarrhea problem, lose weight, and find out where my hormones were in terms of balance. Barbara provided testing opportunities and talked with me about my habits and choices. The diarrhea is gone! I am losing weight and making better nutrition choices (including drinking less alcohol). I am more mindful about my body and my health as well as taking ownership of my choices. Barbara is knowledgeable, dedicated, and well informed. She is compassionate and loves helping people learn to take control of their health. I would recommend Barbara to anybody who wants to understand their health and body better. Especially for those that have body questions that plague them without help from traditional western medicine. I would also recommend Barbara to those with diagnoses from western medicine that can potentially be reversed or controlled without medication. Barbara listens, shares, and empowers me to understand my health, habits, and body.

I have been working with Barbara now for a few months and have been pleased with the results. Pleased is an understatement.

Several months ago at a routine yearly physical at my medical doctors office I took several blood tests, one of them came back indicating a prediabetic condition. I immediately got in touch with Barbara since I know prediabetes can be reversed through diet and exercise. I did the exercise part myself. Now 3 months later my numbers are back in the normal ranges and the prediabetic condition no longer exists. I have Barbara to thank for that.

During the course of this experience Barbara suggested that I take some tests at Quest Diagnostics Walk in Labs so I decided to go ahead and do that. The results were surprising. First was the delightful indication that the prediabetic condition was no longer in evidence. The next was not so great. Extremely low iron, Critically low was the phrase I heard. I set up an appointment with my medical doctor to go over the numbers, again at Barbara's urging.

The doc flipped out. Her comment was that the combination of normal hemoglobin and low iron, she said that Critically Low phrase again, was somewhat unusual and needed to be immediately addressed. Especially since I'll be having a hip replacement surgery in the next couple of months.

I've been through scheduling with my orthopedic surgeon and they never found the low iron stores. I do my yearly physical and they never found the low iron stores. I have an involved and caring primary care physician who never found the low iron stores.

Barbara found the low iron stores and I believe helped not only keep me healthy but out of the hospital and she helped me avoid becoming anemic. I can not thank my health coach, Barbara Iachini, enough for her guidance and input into staying healthy, active and happy.