Laurelyn N.
This was my last stop
I struggled for years and much of this was the result of younger years spent overexercising and undereating or not exercising and overeating, coupled with histamine and autoimmune issues. My naturopathic doctor referred me to Vidal Coaching because she felt they might be able to help me better. It is not a stretch to say that I was surprised and disappointed that I felt fired from my naturopathic doctor. I had hives off and on and an undiagnosed autoimmune, IBS, constipation, bloating. I had already done a ton of gut work but still felt horrible. I was dieting and exercising and gaining weight. I would lose a little weight at first and it would rebound. By the time I got to Vidal, I was 190 lbs. and over 37% body fat. I was swollen with inflammation, depressed, and tired all the time, not to mention stressed out at work. Vidal matched me with my current coach Cassandra, and we dove right into the 4F process. She looked at all the testing I had done with the naturopathic doctor and decided to put me in the OID program. We did additional testing and identified my food sensitivities. I had been eating healthy but after looking at the MRT testing, I was eating all the wrong foods for my body. Cassandra built a meal plan and supplement plan to get my inflammation down, relax my nervous system out of its stress, lowered my cortisol and balancing my hormones. We dialed back the extreme exercising and focused on walking and parasympathetic practices. She has extensive experience working with and understanding how genetics play a role in the body. I can eat meals without horrible stomach pains afterwards with the addition of a few supplements. I have been working with Cassandra from Vidal since April 2023 and have reduced my inflammation, healed my gut, and released almost 67lbs and 13% body fat. It is a lengthy process that requires work, dedication, and the realization that progress is not always linear. I trusted the process as we have been going and feel it was one of the best decisions I could have made for my health and well-being. It is the first time I feel like my metabolism works. I am beginning my perimenopause transition and will continue to work with Cassandra because I know she has the best knowledge to get me through this life transition without undoing all my progress.
Response from Vidal CoachingJan 16, 2026
Thank you for sharing your journey in such honest and powerful detail 💙 We’re deeply honored that Vidal Coaching — and Cassandra — became a turning point in your health after so many years of frustration and disappointment. Your experience reflects exactly why our approach is intentionally personalized, data-driven, and rooted in nervous system support, not restriction or extremes. Addressing food sensitivities, inflammation, hormones, stress, and movement together is never a quick fix, but it’s what creates real, lasting change. Your willingness to trust the process, even when progress wasn’t linear, is a testament to your dedication and resilience. Hearing that you finally feel like your metabolism works — and that you’re entering a new life transition with confidence and support — means everything to us. Thank you for trusting Cassandra and the Vidal Coaching team with such an important chapter of your health journey.



