I received my training to practice Health Counseling at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, which is the only nutrition school integrating all the different dietary theories—combining the knowledge of traditional philosophies with modern concepts like the USDA food pyramid, the glycemic index, the Zone and raw foods. I am certified by American Association for Drugless Practitioners. I also hold a Master's degree in Education.

Testimonials

Looking back over the last six months, I am amazed at the journey you have taken on me. I came to you, back in November, with several goals that I wanted to meet, and you have helped me reach them all - and more.
My initial goals were purely physical: I wanted to loose weight, kick the sugar habit and control my caffeine dependency. But your holistic approach made me aware of the body-mind-spirit connection, and I soon learned that when one part of that triad is changed, the other parts will also experience a change.
After suffering for years with a irritable bowel, a condition which doctors said had no real "cure", I am now free of that debilitating syndrome. I was told by a prominent gastrointestinal doctor that I could try eating more fiber, but if that didn't help, I would just have to learn to live with the condition. He offered some medication, with side effects, which I have never taken. After only a few weeks on your program, I was cured.
You guided me through a maze of nutritional misinformation and offered a simple plan to eliminate the excess sugar and caffeine in my diet that was causing a yo-yo effect of sugar and caffeine cravings. These cravings were sapping my energy levels, making me irritable and depressed and taking control of my life. In two months I was free of the caffeine dependency. As for the sugar cravings, I newer get them anymore. If I want a piece of candy, I eat it, but I am no longer controlled by the need for sugar.
Since I have been going through your six month program, I also notice a reduction in menopausal "hot flashes" which were becoming intolerable before I came to you. I also have had some relief in the swelling and pain caused by a premature development of arthritis in my hands.
I have always loved to cook, so the dietary changes and new recipes were fun to try. My family is experiencing a new healthier cuisine and I am enjoying the beneficial health changes mentioned above. But who would have expected that dietary changes would lead to life changes?
Because you are a Holistic Health Counselor, you dug deeper into me and the person I want to be. You reawakened my personal dreams that had been put away for so many years. At 53 years old, I am at a point in my life when it is easy to become stagnant and forget about what I want in my life. The personal exercises you had me to do, the books you gave me to read, and the weekly talks with you, have awakened the desires in my heart again. I am taking up watercolor painting and getting back to writing and exploring more fun physical activities like swimming and kayaking. You have made me feel more alive and aware of the life around me.
When the body and mind are awakened, the possibilities are endless. For the first time in many years, I have a new optimism and I am eagerly awaiting spring and summer and the increase in activity outdoors. I want to plant a garden, swim, entertain outdoors, try new things. I want to seriously pursue my desire to write, and not just in my personal journal. I have ideas for essays, short stories and even a novel that has been in the back of my mind for years. I was always waiting for the right time to begin my book. I never felt "ready" or good enough to start challenge like that. But now I'm ready. What have I got to lose? "Feel the fear and do it anyway" was the subject of a CD you let me borrow once.
Your guidance has transformed me into a new person. I truly believe that, before I started your program, I was headed for any one of the multitude of illnesses that befall the elderly: arthritis, diabetes, heart conditions, overweight, depression and a feeling of uselessness. Instead, together we designed a personal life strategy, through trial and error, and found what works for me. You helped me bring about life changes in a gentle, compassionate and very knowledgeable environment. In reality, this six month journey saved my life, held it up for me to see all the possibilities, then handed it back to me - new and fresh and alive.
It is rare to find someone who truly believes in the work they do. Your sincerity and joy at each of my successes was heartfelt and I know that was the reason I was so successful in this journey.
Can you put a price on this? I remember my initial hesitation at the cost and the time commitment needed to complete this program. I thought it was too expensive and six months was unnecessarily too long. Now, I say, this was the best thing I ever spent my money on and six months went by too quickly. I will miss bi-weekly sessions. It was the fastest hour in the week, and the most nourishing non-food related activity! As for your program and the potential for change and healing and growth...they are priceless.
Thank you for taking me on this life changing journey!

Christine V., Amityville, NY



In the last eight months, I have become a different person. I lost at least 12 pounds, went down two pants sizes and one shirt size.
My attitude has changed about a lot of things. Although having breast cancer I began to appreciate life more and became more compassionate, this simple program has reminded me that I cannot change the world, but I can change myself and my thoughts. I also know that I need to do the things I enjoy the most now, not "someday".
I no longer have a sugar bowl on the kitchen table and I have a lot of healthy food in my refrigerator. And I am slowly changing the foods my husband and I eat.
My husband doesn't realize it, but he has actually completed this program along with me and has adapted to a lot of the changes easier than I have.
I am much more careful shopper and wish that Wild by Nature was just down the street from my house, rather than downtown.
I have learned small, simple "exercises" to keep me grounded like my journal of good things that happened yesterday and my hot towel scrub.
In my own way, I am also helping others by sharing the knowledge I have now about nutrition and how it affects the body and mind.
I have made many new friends at home and even in the program with cooking class and group grocery shopping and lunch out with Jolanta.
I enjoyed all the different projects I did to acknowledge the type of personality I am and how that affects my everyday life and eating habits.
I am thankful that I had this opportunity and will continue to enjoy each and every day and every meal!

Janice E.

I had a holistic health counselor Jolanta Bazyte almost a year ago. When I started the sessions with her I was a very frustrated and angry person, I felt as if I was hanging in the middle of nowhere. I had days when I was also so depressed I would stay home on the couch all day long and do completely nothing. I didn't have balance in my life, it was all chaos. I was in an unhealthy relationship and this made my situation even worse. Back then my diet was very poor I didn't care about what foods I put in my body. There were days when I ate no food at all, I didn't know how food can make such a difference in influencing body and mind. I was quite skeptical when I was told about healthy foods and how they can make you feel. Later on I realized how they give a tremendous amount of energy and stability in body and mind.
I was introduced to Jolanta by a friend of mine who recommended her and told me how she could help me. I was really in a point in my life where I wanted some help and looked forward to taking courses in Holistic health care counseling. I learned to be more focused and establish goals. I soon started to believe in myself more and saw that I can reach my goals and that everything was not hopeless. I became more confident and my outlook towards life started to change for the better.
Following the exercises and Jolanta's recommendations gave me satisfaction in being able to see just how my attitude and overall wellbeing improved. Soon I became very excited about my rogress and I looked forward to achieving the objectives that were established in the sessions. What I enjoyed most about the program was that Jolanta taught me how to make lots of delicious foods and most of the recipes I enjoy making even now.
Since starting the program my life has really changed I was able to loose the anger within me and I opened up to people in a way that I haven't before. I am now able to handle pressure and have a positive outlook on life even when I have to meet challenges. I have more energy to do things I enjoy and the healthier diet that I learned enabled me to reach other goals such as exercise and activities. My life has really changed and I feel that the holistic training set off turn of events.
When I look back it is unbelievable to me what I have achieved. I have learned to become stronger in my will and determination. I am now working towards my career goals and have become more independent. I have been able to influence other people as well when they saw my dramatic change. I was able to end my unhealthy relationship and eventually found the love of my life, we are now married and together we enjoy a healthy lifestyle that is based on the teachings of Jolanta's holistic training.
I feel strongly that Jolanta's holistic classes were the source of my inspiration. I became a strong believer in a healthy lifestyle. Living with a healthy diet can produce a sense of well being that can be transferred into other aspects of life. From eating healthy to exercising to being in a good frame of mind, all this I believe is achieved through holistic care.

Gabriele B., NYC