Ananta Health Testimonials

Here’s what some of our clients have to say about Ananta Health – these testimonials are certified and have not been altered! Full names have been obscured to protect the identity of our clients.

K. L. – Calgary, AB

Dr. Kohlman is a phenomenal practitioner and brings such a light and passion for healing to every appointment you have with her. I am pretty attuned to knowing when I’m out of balance and even better at pushing my self-care to the back burner but Dr. Casey is so caring and great at reminding me to take care of myself and I always leave her clinic feeling so much more grounded, clear and nourished. She is a wealth of knowledge, always seeking new and relevant studies in her field and is great at explaining the healing process the whole time you work with her. I look forward to every session I have with Dr. Casey!

A. M. – Calgary, AB

Dr. Casey is amazing! She gave me a treatment to induce labor when I was full term with my second child. Labor started shortly after the acupuncture treatment and my son was born on his due date with no complications. I couldn’t have been happier.

I also see Dr. Casey for overall health and wellness visits. She has a calming, positive presence. No matter what I’m feeling when I walk in, I always leave Ananta feeling relaxed and rejuvenated.

I recommend Dr. Casey to everyone I know. She is professional, kind and truly gifted.

R.K. – Regina, SK

Just wanted to send you an email about my experiences with you!

First off our two conversations we had over the phone were very pleasant and packed full of valuable information about how to get my health under control! …. You also made me feel very comfortable talking with you! Such a pleasant person!

Also the appointment I had with you at your clinic was exceptional & has left me with the Knowledge of what my health problems are, knowing this puts my mind at ease & makes me feel confident that I can get all my health issues under control & cured! I really appreciated being able to buy my supplements from you this also gives me comfort knowing I have the correct stuff, I found the pricing very reasonable & the convenience of being able to get them directly from you is priceless for me! The way I feel & my body feels even after only a short period of time is so incredible I can’t wait to experience what the future holds for me! Please keep up the excellent work! I am really looking forward to our next appointment! I feel as though you have given me new life!

F.M. – Cochrane, AB

For some reason I haven’t been able to discuss my journey with Lyme, other than my practitioners and very few family members it’s been a solitary journey. I knew that I had been bitten by something Feb 01, 2014. We winter in California and as I am in the yard constantly as an avid gardener, I was warned about rattlesnakes and black widow spiders. Ticks had never been on my radar! I thought this was something people worried about on the east coast.

Almost immediately I began having symptoms, fever and dizziness, I put this down to a possible heat stroke. Throughout the next weeks my symptoms came rapidly, insomnia, allergy reactions to some foods and alcohol, loss of balance, joint and muscle pain, ringing in my ears, hot flashes, irritability etc., insomnia being by far the worse!

Within several weeks of returning to Canada, I read an article in our local paper regarding a local rancher that had been misdiagnosed with MS, travelling to Europe for treatments. He was now being treated for Lyme, his list of symptoms were exactly what I was experiencing. I went to my family Dr., and voiced my concerns. I was given the standard blood test in Canada, the results came back negative. To follow up I was given a course of antibiotics, I was told that I should not dwell on the Lyme issue as it would only bring me mental stress!

I immediately went to the Internet and there I found Dr. Risk’s website. Because of a cancellation in her busy schedule and the help of her great staff I was in her office by May. I was put at ease by the fact that Dr. Risk had herself been misdiagnosed and through this began her goal to help others suffering with Lyme. The fact that I was able to find a Lyme Literate Practitioner so close was only a bonus.

My treatment started with a lab test sent to the IGenex lab in California, there very specific markers are recognized as being Lyme. Dr. Risk also started treatment based on my specific symptoms and using BioMeridian testing which tested the level of my body’s health. By the time this was started I felt like I had a colony of ants attacking my brain, quite possibly the worst of symptoms as the bacteria actually do feed on the brains nerves. I started on a herbal microbial treatment to deal with the bacteria and also with numerous supplements to help rebuild my immune. The killing off of the bacteria is done slowly so that there is minimal detoxing. I felt that because of Dr. Risks gentle approach I had minimal detox reactions but could feel the results of the treatment almost immediately. I was able to start sleeping through the night, my balance began to improve and I could see an improvement in every area of discomfort. In most cases I can claim 100 percent improvement. It has been 2 years and this to many Lyme sufferers would be minimal.

I spend a great deal of time reading articles and testimonials and realize how much work is needed in research as this disease is now becoming an epidemic worldwide. Lyme is not being acknowledged by the medical and government bodies. People are being misdiagnosed with autoimmune diseases, receiving the wrong treatments, suffering for years and therefore becoming chronic Lyme suffers.

For the most part other than a rigid schedule of medications and a somewhat restricted diet, I can say that I can go through the day and not think about my Lyme. I have been so blessed to find Dr. Risk and to be able to start a treatment plan that has worked for me in such a short time.

My reason for writing this is that I feel the need to share my experience and hopefully get more people that may be misdiagnosed into treatment. Thank you Dr. Risk!

T.H. – Calgary, AB

I personally had been dealing with, what I thought was Chronic Fatigue syndrome and weight issues, for about 4 years, but Dr. Risk’s machine diagnosed me with Lyme and parasites, which was a complete shock, but it filled in the spaces as to why I had been struggling for the past 3-4 yrs, and it all made sense, and I am now able to understand how to treat it, with Dr. Risk’s help.

She knows exactly the steps that need to be taken and I no longer feel like I am wasting my time and money in buying all these unneeded supplements, and trying to figure out this mysterious illness for years on end. Lyme is a disease of patience and I am very thankful that I found Dr. Risk, because she completely understands the process and the steps to reach my perfect health!

Dr. Rebecca Risk, is making a huge contribution to her patient’s health and I always recommend my friends to her!!

B.H. – Calgary, AB

I originally went to see Rebecca Risk, for my son, as he had a very bad cough for months on end and the doctors were saying that it was exercise induced asthma and gave us puffers but I was not willing to believe that that was the issue. Candida came up as an issue and we avoided as much sugar as possible and took the protocol that Dr. Risk suggested; within 2 months his persistent cough has disappeared by 90%, so we went in for an Acutonics session and after that, it went away completely.

I was so impressed by my son’s first appointment, that I made appointments for my other 2 sons and myself. My youngest son has always been a challenge and his issues, that came up were candida, and a parasite. Within a month and a half of the protocol prescribed, he began waking up a different and happy child!! That had never happened before, so I knew that something resolved!!! I was incredibly grateful, as I am falling in love all over again, with this sweet boy!

C.F. – Regina, SK

I became extremely ill in 2009 at the young age of 27. I had spent an incredible amount of money in search of a diagnosis and treatment as the medical system in Saskatchewan failed to help me! I was in a horrible state of health….on my death bed!

I was diagnosed with Lyme Disease September of 2012. I was that patient who was falling through the cracks! I was given Dr. Risk’s information and decided to explore treatment options with her in 2014. She was the first doctor I connected with that actually understood all my symptoms pain and suffering! I felt very comfortable in her care and began to trust and have faith that I could conquer Lyme. I was no longer going to fall through the cracks!

I have been on a treatment plan for past 2 years and likely will need a few more to get my body back to a healthy state. For some this would seem like an eternity but for me I see the light! I see and feel all the positive changes happening as I regain my health. I understand the need to move slow with the treatment at a pace best suited to me allowing my body to heal.

Dr. Risk has a wonderful team in her office who are very knowledgeable, helpful and kind. They are always available to help and answer any questions. I am excited to continue working with Dr. Risk and her wonderful team to restore my health so I can return to a positive healthy lifestyle that I deserve!

A big Thank you to Dr. Risk and her wonderful team for shedding some light! I have faith and certainty that I can heal all that ills me!

J.E. – Sundry, AB

As one of Dr. Risk’s older patients at 67, I went to her with chronic digestive and bowel problems (bloating, gas, intestinal pain, numerous food sensitivities, malabsorption) and weighing only 83 lbs. Biomeridian testing indicated parasites, candida and heavy metals were likely the cause and she started me on a program to rid my body of them.

This was not the first cleansing program that I’d undergone under a professionals supervision but the difference this time was Dr. Risk’s methodical approach that was tailored to ME. My body is super sensitive to cleansing and can have very adverse reactions that others wouldn’t normally have.

Dr. Risk understood this and made me take it very slow. The result was less strain on my system and the ability to continue through the process without being down and out for days at a time. I also like that biomeridian testing provides o a diagnostic to see results and know when a step in the process is complete.

To date, I have completed the parasite and candida cleanses and am starting on the heavy metal detox. Digestion is much better, my bowel has improved and I’ve gained 10lbs. I’m able to eat foods that were previously not tolerated and having more variety makes meals so much more enjoyable. Looking forward to more positive results as I continue on my path to better health with Dr. Risk’s help!

S.Sc. – Calgary, AB

I was bitten by a tick in the Black Forest region of Germany, in 1992 when I was backpacking alone through that country. The bug had inserted itself in my lower back, so I went to a hospital for assistance. I had no idea that it was a tick, and at that time I had no knowledge about Lyme disease. I also was unaware that this particular region of Germany had, and continues to have, a lot of Lyme-infested ticks. At that hospital visit they removed the tick but did not mention the need for any medicine, and I continued my tour.

Fast-forward to 2013 when I am talking to a friend about a new treatment she has started because she believes that she has Lyme disease. She told me about Dr. Rebecca Risk and her protocol for Lyme treatment. I asked her several questions because I had often thought that I also had Lyme as a result of my tick bite in 1992. I soon made my first appointment with Dr. Risk, and have been in her care ever since. I’m happy to report that I have cleared away all but one of the heavy metals, including mercury, as well as all traces of Lyme and parasites!

During my treatment, I have noticed several improvements to my overall health. The biggest change that I have noticed is in my energy levels. I have a lot more energy than I did before. My friends have commented on how my eyes seem clearer, which is also evidence that my thoughts are clearer. I no longer suffer from brain fog. My digestive system has also improved, and I feel stronger. I have also been able to completely eliminate one of the two prescriptions I was taking for my arthritis! I’m very grateful for my improved health.

M.H. – Calgary, AB

I’m 47 years old. I was noticing I was losing my hair, mood swings, exhausted all the time, bloated, poor memory, pain in my joints, depression, weight increase and extreme sugar cravings. I went to my regular doctor, he told me I was fine. At first I put it down to getting old or woman problems. Then I was starting to develop a sensitivity of perfumes and light. I thought I’m turning into a vampire! Something was very wrong.

Then I made an appointment with Dr. Risk. Dr. Risk listened to all my symptoms and performed some tests. Dr. Risk immediately started treatment.

She was so kind and what a relief to finally be heard instead of turned away. Dr. Risk treatment started slowly addressing each problem being careful not to stress my body out. Dr. Risk helped me get rid of the parasites and lead in my body. Dr. Risk told me I have a problem with gluten, and dairy. She suggested alternative foods for me and what sort of foods I should be eating. Gluten is in almosteverything so it’s not an easy thing to avoid.

Dr. Risk explained that gluten is used in a variety of products so I have to read the products I buy. The process of removing these toxins from the body is slow but effective.

Within in a few weeks of starting Dr. Risk’s treatment I started feeling better. I now have energy to burn. I can run with my springer spaniel without getting winded! I wake up in the morning feeling rested and alert. I lost the bloat, back to a normal weight. My hair stopped falling
out and I’m no longer sensitive to light. I wonder if Dracula had a gluten problem?

S.Sh. – Calgary AB

My experience at Ananta health has been more than I could have imagined. I found it when I was looking for an acupuncturist for my back and although both Rebecca and Casey have helped me immeasurably in that regard they have also been my outlet for advise on so many other health question I have. Rebecca is very in tune with wellness and healthy living because of her experiences. She has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to gastro issues and understands how diet interacts with healing. Even further they offer a number of products I use for my skin, my energy and general muscle aches.

Everyone that works at Ananta has a commitment to the clients that they feel comfortable and are an important part of the process. They take the time to explain the treatments and products. I recommend this clinic to anyone I know who may have health issues as I believe even if they don’t know the answer they spend the time looking for it. The only responsibility of the patient is to communicate the issues and be straight forward about the progress.

S.H. – Calgary, AB

I have suffered from severe allergies all my life. I’m allergic to food, perfumes, soaps, body care products, dust, cat dandruff, flowers and grass. On top of all that I have asthma and eczema. I have been to various doctors and specialists. I have tried every kind of inhaler, cream, steroid, pill and drug out there with no or minimal success. My life has been a constant struggle with itchy skin, rashes, sore throats, chronic pain, joint pain, bloating, burning lungs, fatigue, watery eyes, redness of the face, no sense of smell or taste, hair lose, depression and weight gain. The last straw came when I developed a severe rash/lumps on the front on my body from my neck to my toes. It looked like I had been burned. The doctors did a biopsy and were clueless as to what to do. They gave me some cream and said come back if it gets worse, well it did. Then my wife saw an article on Dr. Risk and how she treats hard to diagnosis and treat diseases.

Dr. Risk was extremely kind and understood immediately there were various issues going on and many were symptoms of other problems. Dr. Risk gave me information about what I can do to avoid triggers in my everyday life. She suggested what food to eat and how to change my environment to avoid stressors. Dr. Risk discovered I had parasites and metal toxicity. Dr. Risk then prescribed a perfect combination of pure pills to slowly rid my body of these issues. Each month I started noticing significant changes, I have more energy, the redness in my face is gone, my skin is normal, I lost weight, I can breath, smell and taste.

Thank you so much Dr. Risk! You have given me my life back!

C.L. – Fredericton, NB

I found out about Dr. Risk – it seemed through a fluke. I had sent an article about Lyme Disease to my Aunt because I felt she didn’t understand what I was going through. She emailed back – “Did you call that doctor?”. And I thought – what doctor? It look me a minute to realize she was referring to Dr. Risk’s advertisement which was on the side of the page. It said she was in Calgary, which was nearby where I was in Banff, so I called right away.

On the first phone call the receptionist explained how Dr. Risk used something called a Biomeridian machine, which would be able to tell me, for certain, if I had Lyme disease. Up until that point no one had been able to tell me that, for sure. It sounded too good to be true, but the enthusiasm of the receptionist convinced me.

I was shocked (in a good way) at my first appointment that Dr. Risk, unlike anyone else, was able to tell me that I did have Lyme disease, and the co-infections I had.

She has been empathetic, kind, assuring, and strong throughout the whole practice, and I count myself so lucky to have found her. I really think she has saved my life, and has definitely changed it, and has helped me to get on the road to recovery.

I have encouraged my family to go see her as well, and she is able to tell everyone how their general health is, through concrete information that she graphs, and has been able to help all of us in different ways.

Thank you Dr. Risk!

B.B. – Vancouver, BC

I don’t have a testimonial to offer in terms of achieving “Infinite Health” because I’m too new as a patient. However, I do have something important to say that might resonate with someone else who is currently in a state of despair, or perhaps feeling hopeless, which was was the case for me up until a month ago. That’s when I discovered Dr Risk’s video on Lyme Disease.

I have been suffering terribly from Lyme disease for nearly 4 years. I did NOT receive a proper diagnosis for the first 3 years, and once I did, I was given the standard protocol treatment for Lyme Disease, which calls for antibiotics.

I was told at the outset that this treatment would likely make me very sick, which turned out to be an UNDERSTATEMENT. It was much worse than anything I had ever experienced before, including aggressive chemotherapy for stage 3B cancer. In fact, my Hex response to the antibiotics was so severe that I had to quit the treatment after only 3 days.

So after this, I sunk into a deep hole of despair. Since the standard protocol was unbearable for me, I felt my case was hopeless, and that I would have to live the rest of my days in misery and depression.

But when I learned about Dr Risk’s approach to treating Lyme Disease, I felt like I had hope again. I’m only 3 weeks into my detox and things are going well. In short, if you have lyme disease and you’ve had a similar experience with antibiotics, then there are 3 important reasons why you should consider becoming a patient of Dr Risk.

• NO ANTIBIOTICS
• Dr. Risk’s approach to the use of Herbal Microbials is to introduce them to your body gradually, so that your body doesn’t get slammed. It’s a gentle, easy does it progression. So far, this has worked really well for me. I was terrified of going through another experience like the one that I had with Antibiotics, so learning about Dr Risk’s approach BEFORE I started treatment took a HUGE load off my mind. This easy does it approach may take a little longer than the BODY SLAM method, but for me, this method is like a picnic compared to the nightmare experience I had with antibiotics.
• Both Dr Risk and her assistant are really nice people. I’ve seen a lot of doctors in my lifetime. Many of them lacked people skills. I have found Dr Risk and her assistant, Ciara, to be very pleasant, helpful, and compassionate people. The last thing you need when you’re sick is a cold-hearted doctor and/or a miserable assistant. You won’t find either one of those types here.

They get five stars from me, a guy who has seen more than his fair share of medical professionals for over 60 years.

M.B. – Calgary, AB

We’re each given our own set of challenges in life, and Lyme is not an easy one. It seems to demand incredible strength, insight, presence, and perhaps most significantly, faith, because at times it seems very convincing that it’s impossible to get through. The thing that impacted me most when I met Dr. Risk is that it was not difficult for me to have faith that I would recover when I saw what she had come through and heard her talk about it. She has so much knowledge about the nature of Lyme and how it works, and she has experienced for herself what works and what doesn’t. To be able to rely on someone who has directly experienced what you’re going through and understands, especially with something so commonly misunderstood, is invaluable because it makes faith feel reasonable. I really feel like we can’t heal if we’re not really trusting in the process, it’s so hard for our bodies to really relax and do what they need to do. Because Dr. Risk is so knowledgeable, grounded, and experienced, it’s easy to trust in her direction. She’s sincere and passionate about helping people because she truly understands what it feels like to be there, and she has used her expertise and experience together to carve an effective path through the nightmare of this illness. Having learned a certain degree about Lyme on my own, I found Dr. Risk to be very up to date on every aspect of Lyme treatment, and for myself, her approach is very practical and manageable. Her staff have provided every degree of support I’ve needed and I’ve never felt like it wasn’t okay to be me, even at my worst when I felt so unlike myself. I am incredibly grateful to have Dr. Risk as a guide and for having been given a clear, manageable path to well being. The start of my treatment has shown more progress that I had ever imagined possible, and the thing about Lyme is that is seems so apparent that you’re not going to make it through. When you start to turn around, it really feels like a miracle. Yet sometimes miracles start with a little bit of faith. I really encourage anyone considering Dr. Risk as a support for recovery from Lyme to feel reassured. You will find in her a practitioner with whom you can very reasonably place your faith.