Michael B.
The education was invaluable
The education involved throughout this program is key to the success of the program. Erica did an excellent job adjusting us to where we needed to be and focusing us on the specifics that were especially important to my needs in the phase we were in. The program taught us the why’s of each focused area allowing me to understand what has been missing in my previous medical care. Mentoring and coaching a successful program is sometimes difficult for people to first, relate to, then apply it to your own individual specific needs to allow you to heal properly. But she and the program did just that. Has the program completely healed me? No, but it has helped improve my health greatly and has laid out a pathway for continued improvements. It has offered hope, wisdom and understanding on how my commitment to the prescribed program elements will continue to advance my health to allow me to attain continued health improvements. I am a 72 year old competitive distance runner who highly values the sport and wants to continue running as long as possible, God willing. This program has offered me the hope and wisdom to do that. In the middle of the program I experienced a respiratory illness which set me back in the program for a month so I struggled with applying some of the elements during that time. But, regrouping, listening to the recorded group session and applying the dietary recommendations and menus allowed me to not fall back too far. I still have a couple weeks to go and am feeling pretty confident that these program elements will continue to guide me to improving my health. Also, having a great wife who has taken on making the new menus we have access to here to meet my dietary needs is a blessing! (It helps she is already a gourmet caliber cook as well and very supportive throughout the program.) Erica was extremely helpful in her guidance to my specific needs as a marathoner and other distances. There were a couple things that weren’t exactly as I expected them to go during the program thus the 4 rating. Yes, it is quite costly, but a very good investment for my health for the future. I would, and have, recommended the program to others.
Response from The Health Institute With Dr. Josh AxeSep 21, 2026
Hi Michael, Thank you for taking the time to share such a thoughtful and detailed review! We’re so glad to hear that the education and personalized guidance throughout the program have been valuable to you. We’re especially grateful for your kind words about Erica. It’s wonderful to hear that her guidance helped you apply the program to your individual needs and your goals as a distance runner. We’ll be sure to share your feedback with her! We also appreciate you sharing the parts of the program that were challenging, including navigating a respiratory illness in the middle of your journey. It’s encouraging to hear that the recorded sessions, dietary recommendations, and resources helped you regroup and continue moving forward. We love hearing how much you value continuing to do what you love and that the program has given you additional knowledge and practical tools to support your goals. And it sounds like having a gourmet chef for a wife has been a pretty great bonus along the way! Thank you for trusting The Health Institute and for recommending the program to others. We’re grateful to be part of your journey and wish you continued success in the weeks ahead and beyond! With respect, The Health Institute Team