Vital Health Coaching
Specializes In:
Cancer Support
Brain Health (including Prevention and Treatment for Moderate Cognitive Impairment)
Long-Covid and other chronic diseases due to viral or bacterial infections
Autoimmune Diseases
Optimizing health and well-being as we age
Cancer Support
Barbara combines Traditional Oriental Medicine, which includes acupuncture and herbs, and Functional Nutrition to help people at every level of treatment and all stages of illness. Wellness Coaching is a tool that empowers people at a time when they often feel vulnerable and alone. This work is relevant:
- Provide an oasis of care from the time of diagnosis through every phase
- The use of nutritional and lifestyle strategies to prevent re-occurrence
- Reduce side effects, including: Peripheral neuropathy, Nausea, Pain and Fatigue
- Enhance Post-Surgical healing
- Increase Quality of Life During Treatments
- Support the Immune system during and after treatments
- Support detoxification for the liver and the kidneys (post chemotherapy)
- Barbara has years of experience helping people at the end stages of life. She provides comfort care, coaching, and simple human kindness.
“I was diagnosed w/ leukemia 6 yrs ago. I had heard good things about Barbara’s work w/ cancer patients. Today, I am stronger. Eat better. Feel better. My blood cell count has elevated some, but is largely stable and the leukemia has not progressed. I attribute this to the excellent care I get from Barbara : her knowledge, her loving hands and kindness of spirit.”
Hollace Westfeldt
Brain Health
Barbara has advanced training in helping people with various brain imbalances. Brain fog and other brain disorders can appear with a concussion, post-chemo, or after the acute phases of viral and bacterial infections. Other brain health issues such cognitive decline can be due to a genetic tendency such as a genetic predisposition towards Alzheimer’s Disease.
In order to optimize brains and overall health, Barbara does an extensive history and may utilizes blood work to determine the best way forward for the individual.
Your treatment plan and/or recommendations may include the following:
- Acupuncture
- Micro-current stimulation (this is the preferred method with concussions and balancing the Vagus Nerve),
- Nutrition
- Exercise recommendations
- Healthy sleep support
- Relaxation or meditation
- Brain exercises
- Living in an environment free from toxin
- Supplements that are specific to the particular needs of the individual client.
Long Covid & Other Post Viral Illnesses
Most people have only in the past couple of years become aware of the disease pattern called “Long Covid”, but the truth is that many people have been suffering with chronic health issues due to infections from the Epstein Barr Virus, Herpes Encephalitis, and others. There are ancient medical texts on treating various stages of disease due to pandemic type illnesses. The wealth of information provided along with modern research provides a path forward for helping people with the various disease patterns that are known an Long-Covid.
The current research on Long Covid is pointing to possible inflammation of the brain which leads to issues with the autonomic nervous system and the Vagus Nerve.
It is an art as well as a science to unwind the many issues that people present in these situations. Family genetic tendencies, pre-existing weaknesses, toxins in the environment, an over or under-active immune system, and so many other factors need to be taken into account. People suffering from these illnesses are often highly sensitive and prone to having aggravations of their symptoms. Barbara has worked with chronic illness for many years. This may require gentle acupuncture or micro-current stimulation for regulating the Vagus Nerve, low dose supplements and herbs, as well as experience with Functional Medicine. If you are interested in learning more, it is best to arrange the 15 minute complimentary phone call that Barbara Mahler offers. You can reach her at 828 484-9298 to set up a time that works for both of you.
“Since I began working with Barbara 25 years ago, she has built my immune system, helped me sleep, calmed down my anxiety—helped me stay strong and healthy as I age. A life-long student, she brings her unique Western perspective to her ever-growing Eastern skills. For 25 years, I have been unceasingly grateful that I found her!”
Barbralu Cohen
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Barbara Mahler offers a 15 minute consultation at no charge to see if her work is right for you. Please call 828-484-9298 to find out more.