In the past The Costa Rica Star has published an in depth article about the serene and peaceful Amatierra Yoga Retreat and Wellness Center in the mountains 50 minutes west of San Jose. For those of you who are Costa Rican residents or nationals, you can take advantage of their current promotion of $60 per person, nightly for a suite, including breakfast and dinner (based on double occupancy).
 
Jill Ruttenberg is a professional nutritionist and herbalist registered with the American Herbalist Guild, as well as a seasoned massage therapist and yoga instructor. She guides people through diet and lifestyle changes and has helped many people with her expertise in herbal medicine using an individualized approach.

“No two bodies are alike,” Jill says, “and so together we must find the right combination of herbs and therapies that uniquely help YOU.”

In Jill’s comfortable office setting you will fill out a short intake form that will ask you about many aspects of your health and your life, including your emotional and mental state, eating habits, sleep patterns, your support system, family life, etc.

The Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) model and the holistic approach to well-being looks at the whole person, not just the physical symptoms you might be experiencing. As a whole, these aspects lead us to the correct treatment for whatever patterns of disharmony exist.

By treating the individual, and not the disease, a person can get real and lasting results. It is not uncommon to have two people who might be diagnosed with, for example, osteoarthritis, but the treatment protocol for each person is completely different.

Also, during your visit Jill will use Pulse and Tongue Diagnosis, viewing your tongue and feeling your pulses on both hands, an assessment tool which reveals much about your body.

What To Expect From Herbs

Herbs and supplements work with the body’s energy and systems, and are quite different from prescription drugs. Jill’s formula has both Chinese and Western medicinal herbs and she grows some herbs on the property. While some people may feel the herbal combination working right away, for chronic conditions it can sometimes take weeks or even months before one notices a true difference. The truth is, the body reacts better to organic substances and begins to heal from the inside out, and usually there are lasting results.

Jill says: “We must recognize that we are all individuals, and our response to treatment varies. Patience and a positive attitude go a long way toward true healing. Doing one’s best to continue treatment and to take the herbs regularly increases the effectiveness of any program.”

Jill spent many years studying under prominent holistic experts Joel Penner, OMD, and Michael Tierra of the East West School of Herbology in Santa Cruz, California. Jill is a professional member and a former council member of the American Herbalist Guild (AHG).

She is a colleague of Dr. Andrew Weil, and participated in weekly patient conferences at the Program in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona Medical Center before creating the Wellness Center at Amatierra, where guests can also choose from a variety of wellness services.

Some common problems that Jill can help you with are: Arthritis, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Adrenal Fatigue, Kidney and Liver issues, Low Immunity, High Blood Pressure, and Digestive problems such as IBS. Options for detox weekends and 5-7 night stays are also available.

To make an appointment with Jill Ruttenberg of Amatierra, please use the following contact information.

Your mind, body, AND soul will thank you.
 
www.amatierra.com

Email: [email protected]
Toll Free: 1-866-659-3805
Local Phone: 011-506-2419-0110
Local Fax: 011-506-2419-0094