Birgit Witherspoon, MSDS, HHC, earned a master’s degree in domestic science/health in her native Germany in 1998 as a part of her life-long passion for learning and healthy living. There she learned how to prepare nutritious meals that nourish your body and mind. She also was instructed in the concepts of balancing all aspects of life to ensure optimal health and happiness.

In 2006, Birgit completed a Somatic Intuitive Training Practitioner Program and is certified to practice SIT, a powerful stress reduction method.

In 2007, Birgit graduated with honors from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and holds certifications as a Holistic Health Counselor and Nutrition Consultant from the American Association of Drugless Practitioners and Teachers College of Columbia University. She is trained in all the dietary theories and qualified to advise people on improving their health through diet and lifestyle modifications including many programs for personal growth and self-development.

Birgit understands how vital proper nutrition and stress management influence the health and well-being of individuals and recognizes that each person has different needs. She creates a unique plan for each client, based on up-to-date scientific data and practical skills to help them achieve peak performance physically, mentally and emotionally. The proof is in the results: in August 2008, she won a gold medal at the World TaeKwonDo Championships and passed her test for Black Belt after having practiced the art for only three years. After all, we are what we eat.

Testimonials

As a new mommy-to-be (five months pregnant) I wasn't quite sure what to do to prepare my diet for the arrival of the new baby. All I know is that I was feeling exhausted constantly and having fainting spells regularly and so far my doctors were unsure and not at all curious about the cause. Upon beginning my six month program with Birgit, I wasn't really sure what to expect. I have never been over weight and have always led an active lifestyle. The program Birgit established for me was neither a diet plan nor a schedule of activities, instead, it was a new way of eating and thinking about food. Instead of taking all of the extra iron pills prescribed by my doctors, I was able to bring the needed iron into my diet through healthy foods. Birgit inquired about my entire family history and actually used the information to assist me in my personal physical struggles. While enduring undiagnosed pains in my joints, the doctors recommended the use of strong pain medications like Vicodin and the like. Birgit researched my pains in conjunction with the foods I was eating most often and my family history and suggested that I have a tendency towards arthritis. Thanks to Birgit, I will not have to fall prey to such a debilitating disease. I can start the prevention process now by making some changes to my diet and deciding to change my destiny. In the beginning, some of the changes were very difficult, but after a week or so of eating differently and thinking differently, my appetite and desire for certain foods changed and it became easier to incorporate foods that were more beneficial to my health and well being. I have been enlightened in a way that I never imagined through the six month process with Birgit. I look at food and what it does for me in a completely different way. Each day I choose my menu and now the menu for my precious darling with care and attention to what our bodies need most. I will forever be appreciative for the lessons learned and the lifestyle change. Thank you Birgit for opening my eyes to simple healing found naturally in food.

Desiree W., Financial Advisor

Birgit has changed my life by helping me regain and maintain my life’s BALANCE. She has taught me that balance is ever-changing, not stagnant. I have always had a goal of creating a balanced life with my career, family/friends, spirituality and health/fitness. Life becomes so hectic and maintaining the delicate balance in a healthy way is a challenge. The tools Birgit provided to me has allowed me to “go with the flow” of life and create a goal-oriented, positive and healthy life for myself. I am even preparing more healthy, whole foods – and it is easier than I thought! I absolutely LOVE Quinoa! I am grateful for her guidance and support and would recommend b balanced to anyone who is seeking a unique and special way to realize their true potential through a healthy and balanced life.

Melissa D., Entrepreneur

My name is Dean Koci, I am a financial advisor, and an enormous fan of Birgit's. I met her through the Chamber of Commerce & decided to do an initial meeting with her because of my interest in improving my eating habits as well as getting a 5th opinion on all the eating fad's that are out there. I was incredibly impressed an hour later as I had shared many of my struggles, had numerous "a- ha " moments & really felt encouraged that time with Birgit would be time & money well spent. 6 months later I still agree. She has helped me find the right diet for me- I went from being a "junk food vegan" to happily eating a well balanced diet that fits within my beliefs. Many agents at my company spend much more than I spend on Birgit to get coaching, but with her I went from being one of the lowest producers in my company to being the top in my class. Even more of an unexpected blessing, was the "balance" in all aspects of life she has helped me find. I am more productive, I have more free time, & enjoy all my activities more including work, charity, relationships, & even a little down time (a new concept for this workaholic). I would recommend that everyone sit down with her to see what she has to offer & can't encourage you enough to go through her program.

Dean Koci, Financial Planner

I was introduced to Birgit Witherspoon by my husband Bill after they had met at a business meeting.  After listening to her presentation on her program, b balanced, Bill brought home literature for me to review knowing that I had been trying to find a way to manage my health and weight in an intelligent and informed manner. 

I have a decent general knowledge of good nutrition and its benefits, and initially wondered what I could learn from Birgit’s program. My weight has become an area of concern for me as I have gotten older and I’ve tried several diets in an effort to lose those pounds.  I found myself looking for a “quick fix” and tried low carbohydrate diets and others.  I could not maintain those diets over time because eventually I got hungry and/or did not feel healthy.  I often found that while following a diet, such as a low carbohydrate diet, I did lose weight initially. I became disenchanted once I hit that point where the weight loss evened out and my body was craving other foods. I would go back to eating all the foods I had stopped eating, even though my normal diet was better than most, and would gain the weight back.  I would find myself back to square one (or worse!) regarding my weight – and my health.  I knew this cycle was not healthy and was continually looking for a broader and healthier solution to my weight issue.

Birgit and her program helped me in many ways.  She helped me to realize that it was not only the foods I was eating that contributed to my problems, but also how I felt about myself.  I realized that reducing the stress in my life was an important part of the solution.  She was an informed guide into new foods I had not tried, broadening my epicurean horizons and helping me to cement the idea that it’s not about the carbohydrates!  Through her cooking seminars, we actually got to taste those new and tasty foods. I learned that by focusing on a “diet” you are forgetting to create a plan of eating that will stay with you forever.  Food should be enjoyed, so by awakening your taste buds and putting the emphasis on eating a variety of healthy and delicious food, you are helping your body to utilize the nutrients you are consuming.  Through this program I learned what made me crave certain foods and how to overcome those cravings.  I learned that it was important to care about myself and therefore give myself permission to become priority in a busy schedule.  I learned to take a break and appreciate all the good things in my life and to understand more about what kind of person I really was.  I learned that we eat for many more reasons than merely being hungry!!

I feel very lucky to have found Birgit and her program and feel I am making progress toward my ideal weight.   But more importantly, Birgit helped me understand why I gain weight and that food is only part of the solution. The information and positive energy she shared was a wonderful gift.  I highly recommend Birgit Witherspoon and her b balanced program.

Pamela M., Executive Assistant

Birgit Witherspoon, of b balanced, recently gave a seminar, which was both enlightening and inspirational, at my place of employment for staff members. She provided a wealth of information and strategies on weight loss, health and nutrition. Her emphasis was on attaining balance in one's life using a holistic approach--changing diet and eating habits, maintaining positive relationships, finding physical activity you enjoy, and choosing a career from which you derive satisfaction and inspiration. She was very open to questions and provided excellent answers and solutions. I would highly recommend her seminars.