michelle@thegoodhealthshop.co.za
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TESTIMONIALS

I went to many doctors and specialists to try and cure my on-going arrhythmia, (racing heart) that was causing me stomach problems with no success.  I heard about Michelle at the Good Health Shop in Shelly Beach, and desperate for a solution to my stomach ailments I decided to visit Michelle at the Good Health Shop. It was the best thing I could have done. Michelle coached me on what to do and how to resolve my stomach issues. Sure enough after several weeks of following her advice, my stomach feels so much better than it has in years. Not only has Michelle helped me cure my stomach problems but she has taught me so much more about healthy eating and healthy living that is going to help me tremendously in the future. Many thanks for your help Michelle.

Brenda Sinclair

I’d like to thank Michelle for her time and wealth of knowledge coaching me through my health journey. I’ve not yet had the privilege of meeting Michelle yet as I’m in Durban but technology is great so we met via Zoom calls. Michelle assisted me with my  meal planning,  exercise, sleep and stress management. Over the three months I took more time to prepare nutritious meals and spent time caring for myself through the block breathing technique. We then slowly introduced various supplements which my body required to work at its full potential. The coaching was an extremely rewarding experience.

Gina

I would just like to thank Michelle from “The good health shop” for her help when I called her to find out what natural sugar my husband could use instead of sugar, as he had been diagnosed with sugar diabetes after one high blood sugar test. Michelle calmed me down and helped me with diet changes and which vitamins to give my husband. The doctor put him on to glucophage which caused him to get violently ill. We stopped the glucophage and carried on with the eating plan. This week the doctor called for another blood test and the sugar levels were normal. Thank you again Michelle your help will never be forgotten,we are really grateful for your help.

Bev O'Neill

I would like to share my health journey that I started on 04/01/23 with Michelle and my ‘last’ session was on 04/03/23. (Its quite difficult to put such an amazing journey into words but hope this sums it up)

 

I am 42 and walked into Michelle an absolute mess. Being on the contraceptive pill for almost 20yrs had unknowingly totally destroyed my system. In 2008 being finally diagnosed with PCOS, conventional GP’s/gynaes insisted staying on the pill would be the best way to control the PCOS…..well, well, well…..young and dumb and listening to the ‘experts’…..only to now discover it was the absolute worst advice I could have followed. Stepping into Michelles realm has totally flipsided my life after I decided I didn’t have anymore to lose to try go natural – wow, how I wasted all those years, if only I had known! I have learnt all the side effects of the birth control on womens bodies, the emotional rollercoaster it chucks us on and now I know why so many women are ‘crazy’ (and not for one second do we stop and think that it is a tiny little daily pill taking us on this downward spiral with MANY side effects and contributing/creating other side line health issues).

 

My other side effects of being on birth control for PCOS….. cholesterol, accelerated heart rate, depression, extreme anxiety and so the list goes on…….I stopped the cholesterol tabs and beta blockers after first visit with Michelle and then two weeks later, stopped the birth control. Michelle, from the beginning, gave me all the right natural medications to assist with the estrogen dominance detox, along with all the other detox processes my body was needing to go through. I was at first quite ‘hesitant/scared’ as had read a few horror stories when women come off the pill after many years and all the bad things that go wrong. But with Michelles assurance, knowledge and guidance, my journey up to date has been seamless, no major side effects, lost excess belly/butt fat and am feeling so much better in this short space of time! I know I still have a way to go in terms of my anxiety issues but am sure as I continue on this amazing healing journey, it will only get better. I don’t have the accelerated heart rate anymore (a Dr referred me to a cardiologist stating I possibly had a problem with my AV node – but hey, after this journey, I don’t have that issue anymore and don’t need to make that appt!!)

 

Michelle is an earth angel! I really hope she is so proud when she sees the journey she takes people on and how far we go with her absolute abundance of knowledge, guidance, advice, great listening ear, box of tissues and just absolutely AMAZING all round and really wish more people could learn how amazing our natural bodies are and the dangers of conventional medicine (I know it’s not a one size fits all but for my journey and experience, I wouldn’t want it any other way!!)
I was at the point of basically losing my mind and now with all the right tools, knowledge, natural medications and effort, am reaping the beautiful rewards!
There was no light at the end of my tunnel when I started this journey, now I am emerging and the light is brighter and can only get brighter.

 

I am forever grateful for this amazing journey and hold Michelle in very high esteem!!!

Tami van den Bosch

In all of my 77 years I have rarely put pen to paper (or rather fingers to keyboard) either to compliment or complain of any product or service. You are one of the very few exceptions.
Over the years of my retirement, suffering a broken ankle, lower back pain and arthritic joint degeneration, I had lost much agility and consequently this led to a somewhat sedentary lifestyle. My attempts to counter this by daily walks of 2-3km gave me only doctors accounts and medications for pain reduction and inflammation. My only form of exercise came from our weekly shopping expeditions.

 

I have attempted many of the “you tube miracles” to counter my increased girth and decreased mobility without any success. By chance, during a visit to your store during the first week in February, I asked if you could help in any way at all. Your response was to offer me a 5-session project with you as my health coach. You offered this without any knowledge of my infirmities, little knowing what you were taking on.

 

From our 1st session on February 14th to the 5th session on May 29th, through your enthusiastic, caring and encouraging ways, the results have been amazing. I recall your first question was “what do I want to achieve from these coaching sessions”? My response to that was, to reduce my belly fat and increase my mobility. This you have most definitely achieved. Although weight reduction was never a requirement it was fairly obvious that any reduction in fat would also result in a reduction in weight. To date I have lost 1okgs and am currently down 10cms around the stomach. I have appreciated feedback from you after each session recounting our discussions, each with additional content and even more tips and encouragement. The non-impact exercises you implemented are an additional benefit. The way you handled any snags during this journey has indeed been painless and I can only thank you for this. I do understand that I am still a work in progress, and it is good to know you have my interest at heart, and are just an email or phone-call away.

 

As an unexpected bonus, my 6-monthly check-up revealed that a previously diagnosed irregular heartbeat (due to atrial fibrillation) has now become a steady beat. Cholesterol levels have also improved. In fairness, the support from my wife, (since this is a change in our lifestyle) has been a tremendous encouragement, she is now also benefiting from this program. I can only hope that anyone reading this, with similar problems that I was encountering, will be encouraged to also follow your advice. I remain, yours gratefully.

Stan

At the end of February this year, I ended up contracting Hepatitis A. For those of you who do not know, this is an extremely aggressive viral infection which attacks the digestive system and in particular the liver. There is no cure and antibiotics do not work. It clears itself out of the system within about 2 months to a year and then luckily, I will be naturally immune.

 

Because of the malfunctioning of and damage to the liver, I have to be extremely careful of what I eat and drink. I also become tired extremely quickly. Also, due to this, one becomes jaundiced and because of the extreme fatigue irritable. Now, this is where the compliment comes in.

 

If it were not for Michelle Kaminer at The Good Health Shop, I would not have made it through the last month. Her patience and advice have been invaluable. From diet, what to eat, drink, and what to avoid all the way through to how to distress and stay calm. She is an expert in this field and has literally saved my life. Slowly, I am healing from within and looking forward not only to a full recovery but also a much enhanced healthy lifestyle post recovery. She has taught me one very valuable lesson, and that is “The body is a self-healing organism. It is up to us to clear things out of the way so that the body can heal itself. ” If anyone is looking for a holistic approach to health as opposed to the normal cut, burn and poison approach, she is the lady to see.

 

Those of you looking for fast fixes to weight loss (pills and shakes) or instant but temporary fixes for health issues such as high blood pressure, diabetes, stress, etc. She is not your go-to girl. She does things the right way. The way we, as humans, need to heal through nature. That is her expertise. Some may fob this off as mumbo jumbo witchcraft. To those, I say, next time you are prescribed a myriad of pills for your next ailment go take an hour or two to read the contraindications, side effects and ingredients of what you have been given to take.

 

Never forget, you are free to choose but whatever you choose you will live with the consequences of your choice. From the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU, Michelle.

Les

The Best Health Shop! I got my Life back after 1 day off treatment. Michelle, I cannot thank you enough. God Bless…

Marietjie Du Plessis

Wonderful. Awesome. Great… need I say more? Superb…

Jessica Chantel Nell

I can’t rate The Good Health Shop high enough! The staff, knowledge shared between those walls and product ranges are top of the top! Thank you

Lynette Blackie

Thank you, Michelle, you really helped me so much appreciated, I can actually start driving again with no panic attacks xxxx

Pat Jonker

Excellent! Excellent! Excellent! Excellent! Excellent! Excellent! Excellent! Excellent!

Allan Henry Munger

I think it is awesome, now I need to buy more of your lovely and lekker goodies can’t wait!

Esther Elizabeth Roode

Thank you! Always so helpful and such great variety!

Natalie Oosthuizen

It’s a health shop where you buy no lies. Michelle will tell you what it is, like it is.

Mewa Goberdan

I wanted to thank you so much for your help and advice when I visited your shop on Tuesday.  Your sympathetic and compassionate ear have also helped to settle the anxiety, and I thank you immensely.  I shall pop in again Until then, stay warm and well. 

Anonymous

Hi Michelle a quick update on Luke, all I can say is he is a completely different child. He has colour in his cheeks, eating so much which is a shocker he is usually a picky eater. He has put on weight this week and grown! He is so happy and bouncy. The Siberian Pine nut oil has given us a new child. I am going to move him down to a daily maintenance dose and monitor. Thank you as always for your sage wisdom.

Anonymous

I would just like to thank Michelle and her dedicated team for the excellent service and help I received when visiting the shop. I recently started on the Banting diet and had the book on back order. Michelle jumped in and gave me all the goods necessary to get started. Lurene from her staff also provided me with the list of “good bad and ugly” foods for the specific diet. Thanks to their help I have lost 5kg in one week and still going strong.

Morné Kruger

Michelle and her staff are always eager to help and give the best service, whenever I was looking for a product that Michelle doesn’t stock, she has always gone out of her way to try and find it for me, she also builds up personal relationships with her clients and doesn’t just focus on the next sale!!!

Great selection · Knowledgeable staff · Health food · Convenient location · Organic products

Delanie Pieterse

My husband and daughter are on two different diets. Michelle is always helpful and her knowledge on nutrition is second to none! I was not won over by the idea of natural medication, but wow, Michelle, you have proven me wrong. Thank you, you have changed our lives.

Jo-Ellen Hannaway

This is one of those times when there are never enough words to say Thank you. Our 4-year-old daughter Kiera has severe eczema and with help from Michelle and Jacques today is the 1st day in 7 months our child has woken up without a rash on her hands and face. Stuart and I are thankful to have our happy girl back and grateful to have had a full night’s sleep in months. I know we are a distance away, Michelle is always a phone call away.

Nicky Ingham Charlton

I needed some help and had no idea what to expect. Michele, thank you for the Journey – I loved every minute. Am so grateful for the awesome discussions, as well as for your insights and constant encouragement. Your practical tips make progress do-able and measurable. You are a Gift. Thank you for doing what you do.

Ingrid Borgelt

As I am in my menopause season of life, I found the information available on the internet etc very overwhelming. So much contradicting information regarding hormone replacement and how to cope with all the side effects that go hand in hand with menopause. It made me anxious and I had no idea where to begin dealing with what I was experiencing.

 

Michelle advertised a Health Coaching workshop specifically dealing with menopause and it is probably the best time I have ever invested in myself. Michelle just grounded and equipped me with the necessary life tools to realise menopause is totally manageable and should not feel like its the end but rather the beginning of a beautiful season of life.

 

I can highly recommend Michelle’s Health Coaching workshops. I have done more than one, and each one offered valuable tools regarding the specific subject discussed. I will definitely join into future workshops as they are presented.

Antoinette Kirton

This is just to say a very big thank you for a really valuable menopause course – I’m so sad its finished! It came at a much-needed time – not that I’m surprised at that!! – and it was just fabulous meeting such lovely ladies who are on the same path. You made every one of us feel important and I just loved all the special touches and “little something’s” you included!

 

As you are aware this has been a very challenging year health wise and you have played no small part in helping me not just stay on the path but to move forward and stay positive. Your humour, integrity and detailed preparation are so appreciated. I have reached the end of the year feeling exhausted but that’s not where I will stay and the last 4 weeks have helped me refocus on some really important issues.

 

So, for now I plan to stay on track as far as possible with Christmas and all that brings – mindful, right!! And next year is a new start on this fabulous journey of life! Thank you so much!

Dennyl

Just a few words of appreciation for the quality time we spend with you the last few months. Be assured it was money well spend. Not only have we gained knowledge but a friend in you for life. In our eyes, you are a super human. Always ready to listen and where you can, ready to give guidance, advice and assistance. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!!!

 

When I first cried on your shoulder you were empathetic and willing to listen. Now after only a few months my husband is happy and healthy again. Cannot thank you enough for the effort you put in getting his energy levels stable again. His sugar is stable too……… in a few words “HE IS A CHANGED MAN”.

 

You have proven to us that a healthy lifestyle is the best medicine to good living. It took a while to adapt but now we do not want it any other way. In fact the food tastes better and look delicious too. We are determined to continue on this healthy road, thanks to your guidelines and explanations of the dos and don’ts. Also highlighting the fact that change comes with time and NOT OVERNIGHT. {ha-ha}. At first it felt like we were climbing mount Everest, but now we are on the easy road of success, again thanks to you my friend. Thank you for your kindness and love.

Hank and Cora Seiderer

I would like to give a testimonial of my experience with Michelle.

 

My son and I have been struggling the last few months with major health and food issues. It went from bad to worse to even worse … A friend of mine in Joburg went for Live blood testing and told me about it, so naturally, when I saw the add for this I went in and made an appointment.

 

I went first, Michelle was absolutely amazing, she spent so much time with me, explaining, helping, answering my plethora of questions. The next day it was my 9 year old son’s turn. He actually spent all the time listening to her, taking to heart everything she explained so beautifully to him.

 

Our lives changed instantly! We are so much healthier, I am incredibly grateful to Michelle for all she’s done, what she’s taught us and how she is helping us transform our bodies. I know we are going to live long and healthy lives!

Hermien de Beer Accountant at CFAIcba (SA)