I have been consistently dipping in and out of the 'health & well-being world' for over 14 years: - courses, talks, workshops, juicing, working with a nutritional coach (some years ago), yoga, meditation, talking therapies, energy therapies, 12 Steps, and spiritual practices & retreats.

Dealing with issues like depression, anxiety & life-long food disorder/addiction meant I inevitably developed physical issues too. It is the most demoralising thing to feel excited by the many different healing modalities and 'helpers' I've encountered only for it to not come together for me. Not that any of it has been a waste as I'm sure it has all played a part in getting me to where I am now. Last month (Oct 2018) I decided to go on a raw food retreat called 'Return To Love' in Portugal, run by Gabriela Lerner.

I knew in advance that it was meant to be a holistic approach, and this is what attracted me, but I was so happy to discover that Gabriela not only placed equal importance on every aspect of well-being ~ food, psychological, emotional, spiritual and physical ~ but she also had the highest degree of competence (and not just the training and knowledge), to work with the group on all these different levels.

It is so rare for someone to truly understand the need to work holistically and not focus on food or exercise in isolation, or on emotions /thoughts /beliefs in isolation. It is also rare for someone to have worked sufficiently on their own psychological & spiritual life to be able to guide & support others successfully and without harm. For me it was nothing short of a miracle to finally discover someone in the world of 'well-being & healing' who is not only 'about' food & diet but is also an incredibly skilled & attuned therapist (albeit her title is 'coach'). It was evident throughout the week that Gabriela lives her spiritual practice in her interactions with people and not just for 20 mins or an hour a day (which is the whole point really isn't it).

As you can see the retreat exceeded my hopes. Subsequently I have decided to do some 1:1 work with Gabriela. I WANT TO START TO MAKE HEALTHY DECISIONS that will result in me ACTUALLY LIVING WELL in my daily life and not just as a fantasy in my head. Many people could consider this an easy goal, after all, we are bombarded with information & resources on the internet, social media and email. However for me being informed & 'knowing' what to do simply hasn't worked.

In conclusion, I thank Gabriela Lerner for the strength, compassion and deep respect that she showed to me, and every person in the group, during that life altering week. I have met 'a me' that I have never ever known.

Thanks for reading and I hope my story here can help you in some way.

Saoirse

Gabriela is a powerful, supportive coach who is extremely generous with her knowledge and expertise. Her raw food is so delicious, and the easiest to integrate into daily life of any I have tried. She explains exactly how to support your body with diet and is incredibly inspiring because she walks her talk, evident when you spend a day at her house. These one-day retreats will certainly inspire your wholistic health journey. I have also heard her speak several times at public events and her passion for, and knowledge of, her subject are intoxicating. For a truly life-changing, life-affirming experience though, her retreats are amazing. I joined her recent retreat in Portugal and I am so grateful for everything I learned and experienced there. So much inner work was facilitated and supported, I came back ready to face anything and Gabriela's  continued support is invaluable. I feel so blessed to have her in my life.

I was so so lucky to meet Gabreila over three years ago at the time of life that I did with all the health problems that I was experiencing then.  She is an inspiration to all of us.  Her knowledge of raw food is immense.  Her ability to teach the subject in a simple, easy and fun way made it a joy to learn with her at her Raw Food classes.  I then went on to experience some Coaching with her which highlighted all sorts of things that I needed to look at and develop.  Gabriela is continually learning herself and evolving. Each time you see her there are surprises.  You never know what new ideas she has come across and integrated into her life, which she is then able to share with you, its such fun!  It is always a delight to work with her.  She has become more than a mentor and teacher, she is a true friend on the path of life.  Thank you Gabriela for all that you bring to us and the world.  Many blessings.

Gabriela is extremely knowledgeable about nutrition for healing and health. After one weekend of raw food coaching, I took ideas home and my husband has been able to come off diabetic medication (Type 2), and control his condition through healthy eating. Through following advice from Gabi, my arthritic pains have disappeared, and I have more energy. When we met, I was struggling to work, and in fact took six months off. I am now back teaching full-time, and thoroughly enjoying it. Many thanks, Gabi, it is a pity that we have moved so far away that I can't join in, but you and your recipe book remain an inspiration.  

I first met Gabriela in July 2018 on a one day retreat and found the whole day very inspiring and Gabriela's approach to life and commitment to healthy and raw food particularly interesting. She struck me as someone totally sincere and serious about helping others and also sensitive to their needs. Since July, I have attended a week long retreat with Gabriela in Portugal. This has taken my health journey up to a whole new level whereby I want to integrate healthy food, yoga and meditation practice in my daily life. Throughout the week and since, Gabriela has been both encouraging and supportive. 

I’m a Health Coach and Yoga Teacher and have recently been working with Gabi. The sessions I had with her reignited my commitment to keep learning, keep refining, keep choosing health in all areas of my life. My experience is that Gabriela walks her talk and is a powerful coach and guide, peeling back the layers to get to the heart of the matter. She shares her knowledge and experience generously and is great fun. Everyone I know who’s worked with Gabi has benefitted hugely. I would highly recommend her to anyone committed to change and living a healthy, energised life.

I'm so glad that I found Gabriela. I'd heard that a 100 % raw food diet had helped people with my health problems but I was not sure that I wanted to be 100% raw. I had tried raw food before but never felt satisfied on it due to my dietary restrictions. I was also afraid I would feel cold more in Winter and I already felt the cold.

Gabriela did a fantastic job adapting recipes so they suited me and helped ease me onto a raw food breakfast and then a raw food lunch that I found satisfying. After being on 2 raw food meals a day for several months the gut pain which I'd had for years in spite of following numerous diets and trying many treatments, improved considerably. I also do not feel the cold as much as I did before. I can't recommend her highly enough. Thanks so much Gabriela.

Gabriela is a clear and easy-to-understand raw food coach with a wealth of knowledge and experience in this area. She speaks and teaches from a point of knowing and having been there herself and having benefitted from a committed journey over a period of years. I have taught Kundalini Yoga at some of her retreats in Tobago and we also facilitated a raw food retreat and Kundalini Yoga retreat together in the UK. She is very easy to work with, extremely organized and professional and the raw food masterpieces she created for the retreat were out of this world. I see her growing and expanding into an increasingly powerful woman who has much to contribute personally and professionally to the world.

I have been working with Gabi for a few months now. I approached her initially as I have been suffering with uterine fibroids and wanted to eat cleaner and healthier and transition to a more plant based diet. Along this journey Gabi has addressed my emotional well being alongside my nutritional well being, and what an incredible source of healing she has provided.

Her advice is delivered in a patient, compassionate way that is supported by a wealth of knowledge. Her dedication to practicing everything she teaches is an inspiration, and her recovery from illness is a testament to her admirable level of commitment to living her best life. 

Finding someone who recognizes the need for,  and immerses themselves into nutritional and emotional consciousness has been an absolutely blessing for me. I feel healthier, happier, my fibroids are not as impactful and I just love the food I am eating ! 

I wholeheartedly recommend Gabi to anyone looking for healing, health and happiness.

Thank you Gabi!