FAQs

1. How does the coaching program work?

~As a member of the UpWoman Tribe, you have 2 options available to you. The first is a group coaching program and the alternative is a private 1:1 coaching program. Please refer to the Package descriptions on the "Services" tab.

2. How do I sign up?

~ Congratulations, you are ready to commit to seeing a new you in just 3 months! Follow the link to sign up for one of the packages offered under the "Services" tab. If you are not sure which option is right for you, go to the home screen and click on the link to book a discovery call. Dr. Sarah offers a free 15-minute discovery call to answer all your questions about the services and assist you with signing up. 

3. How do I know which package is right for me?

~ Most women select the UpWoman Tribe group coaching package, it's affordable, and the client enjoys the benefit of 6 masterclasses as well as 6 group sessions where we open it for Q&A; combined with the Facebook group, the women feel a sense of community support and often make long-term friendships. 

~The Reconnect or Total Transformation concierge coaching programs tend to benefit the overwhelmingly busy female who prefers the flexibility to make her follow-up appointments around her schedule; also, true introverts who feel exhausted after group socializing tend to prefer the concierge approach. Still not sure? During the free discovery call, Dr. Sarah will answer all your questions and help you decide what fits your needs, budget, and schedule. Click on the home page to sign up for your free discovery call.

4. I tried to book an initial consultation with you, but the system is not letting me.

 ~ We will use Healthie, an online portal, as an easy and safe way to support our work together, meet virtually, and set goals with each other. You’ll have your own login to connect with me over the course of our work together. Please set up your account so that we can stay in touch with each other in between our sessions.

***YOU MUST COMPLETE STEPS 1 & 2 in order to have your FREE DISCOVERY CALL CONFIRMED. Your Discovery Call is free IF you show up ON TIME, however, YOU WILL BE BILLED $25 FOR ANY "NO-CALL, NO-SHOW" as per the Cancellation Policy***

**Please follow these 5 steps in this order**

1. Click on link & create your account; if you already took this step, scroll to the bottom and click the link to "login" using your web browser.

 https://secure.gethealthie.com/users/sign_up/clients?dietitian_id=869126 

2. Fill out intake documents including the billing form with your credit card information (using your web browser).

3. Go to "Packages" and purchase the package that best fits your needs (using your web browser).

4. Go to "Calendar" and book your initial consult (using your web browser).

5. Download the "Get Healthie" app in the app store and begin using the app to track food, hormonal symptoms, weight, take pictures of yourself throughout the program, YOU choose what you want to track in your journal, you will have unlimited access to 6 Master Classes, AND you will have 24/7 chat support w/ me if you selected one of the Concierge Coaching Packages.

5. I graduated from one of your programs last year, but I had a lot of stress this year and put on a little weight, is there a way for us to work together without me having to commit to a 3-month program?

~ Yes, past graduates of my program will be able to view and purchase the package titled "Booster Shot" which includes 1x telehealth session and 1-month Concierge Coaching to get you back on track. You may also utilize this option if you are in the group coaching program but would like to schedule a private 1:1 session with me. 

6. If I am on birth control, can I still participate in the program?  

~ Yes, you will still be able to lose weight, and recalibrate your cortisol and brain neurotransmitters so you feel better. But we won't be able to balance your hormones using natural supplements if your method of birth control contains synthetic estrogens and progestins because these synthetic chemicals shut down your ovaries. 

7. I just had a miscarriage, is the UpWoman Challenge right for me?

~ Absolutely! This is a perfect time to test your hormones and prepare your body to try again. The skills gained by women during the UpWoman Challenge will help you optimize your pre-natal health! 

8. I think I am entering menopause, will the UpWoman Challenge benefit me?

~ Actually, now is critical a time to make your transition more comfortable (want to reduce hot flashes naturally?) and prevent abdominal weight gain that can be next to impossible to get rid of in the future. 

9. Is this a diet program where I have to buy supplements and shakes?

~ Yes and no. Through the online masterclasses, you will learn which supplements to take based on your test results and it is up to you to follow through. Most of my clients feel so good after 4-6 weeks that they are happy to continue taking what was recommended to them. There are certain brands that I prefer to use because they are of higher quality and don't contain fillers, but you can buy most supplements anywhere. 

10. Can I participate in the program if I have an autoimmune disease?

~ Of course! During the 90 days, you will track your current and past symptoms, and learn how to manage your genetics, epigenetics, and toxic load. In the 6 masterclasses, you will learn how to maximize your health through lifestyle modifications, nutrition, and supplements. Everybody is unique. You may benefit from additional testing or dietary / lifestyle modifications, depending on your autoimmune diagnosis.

11. Does this program involve prescription drugs or BHRT (bioidentical hormone replacement therapy)?

~ Everything recommended in the UpWoman Challenge or Concierge Health Coaching programs can be purchased over the counter. There may be some cases where an estrogen or progesterone cream is warranted, but again, these can be purchased over the counter.

12. Can I participate in the program if I am pregnant or breastfeeding?

~ No. Please contact me after you have finished lactating and then we can test your hormones and proceed with rebalancing everything. I understand that post-partum depression is difficult and may make you feel desperate for any kind of help; some of my clients had their placenta freeze-dried and put into capsules as a natural way to rebalance their hormones and give energy after delivery. Contact a midwife or doula for more information.  

13. Is this program safe for breast cancer survivors?

~ Yes. Please consider working with me. As a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner, I complement conventional medicine providers. According to the literature, one of the biggest indicators of long-term survivorship of breast cancer is having a healthy diurnal cortisol pattern. However, Western physicians don't test for this. I test all my clients' cortisol levels for this reason, and recommend lifestyle modifications and/or nutraceuticals accordingly. I worked in an oncology unit for a year and I saw a lot of "holes" in our current healthcare system; this was one of the main drivers in my becoming a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner. To say that I am passionate about this is an understatement!

14. How do I get a refund if I don't get the results I want?

~I do not issue refunds. Here's why. I offer a TON of valuable information for a very low price. My program provides a platform for female empowerment, if you reject the empowerment and desire to remain enabled, that is no fault of the course. In my experience, a client who does not see results is a client who didn't follow the steps and chose to remain a victim.