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I can honestly say that Joke has changed my life. I came to her through a friend with a question about my son's behavior. We quickly got to the heart of the problem, namely the fact that I hadn't been feeling well for quite some time. Every time I left Joke's, I felt very strongly that I was heading in the right direction again. I found the conversations to be very special; with few words from myself, Joke always managed to get right to the core. Through practical tools and a constellation, I was able to process deep-seated emotions, and I can sincerely say that I am richer for a substantial dose of happiness and self-knowledge.

Life changing

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I had the privilege of receiving an incredibly beautiful reading from Joke. Her wisdom and her connection with the deceased are pure, sincere, and clear. She immediately got to the root of the pain I carried in my heart, from which I am allowed to free myself (a very old pain from a past life that I was still carrying). I felt safe, seen, and loved by Joke. Thank you for your loving approach. Warm regards, Ryanne

Loving, touching, deep and honest

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To conceive, we had already been undergoing ICSI treatments at the hospital for some time. After the doctors informed us of reduced sperm quality and an unexplained absence of our menstrual cycle, they stated that the only way to conceive was through an ICSI process. After two treatments and multiple failed embryo transfers, we were referred to Joke by a colleague because we were at our wits' end. We had, after all, only one reimbursed attempt left at the hospital. The diagnosis of "unexplained" also didn't feel right to us. Joke gave us new confidence and insights. Through a special dietary regimen, supplements, and tinctures, my menstrual cycle resumed after six months, and the sperm quality also improved. While continuing with the diet, we decided to start our third ICSI attempt at the hospital, and the result was impressive: after just one embryo transfer, we were pregnant immediately! We are now almost due with our first child. Without Joke's guidance and support, combined with the fertility treatment, we would probably still be empty-handed today. Thank you for your trust, knowledge, and expertise. Love, J&E

Joke gave us new confidence and insights

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I have had the opportunity to do two constellations with Joke. Joke knows how to create a very safe and pleasant atmosphere where I could engage in my process in complete peace and safety. It is so incredibly special how powerful the constellation is, especially due to Joke's excellent guidance. It has taken me so many steps forward in my personal development and in letting go of what I was able to move forward. The combination of the constellation and the conversations with Joke has been deepening and enormously helpful in my process. It is so special and powerful what has revealed itself afterwards through and as a result of the constellation.

It is so incredibly special how powerful the setup is.

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During my sessions with Joke as a naturopath, I noticed that she makes precise connections between complaints/symptoms and underlying causes. She creates a plan and goes through all the causes one by one in a coaching manner, and she also senses very well what I need in my treatment at a particular moment, usually before I really realize it myself :). The same was true with the theme of money. When Joke suggested doing a kind of 'family constellation' with money as the theme, I was surprised for a moment, but above all very curious. The constellation itself provided a great deal of insight and is something I still often look back on after my coaching because it is so typical of my sense of self-worth and the rules I do or do not want to apply to myself. In the guidance Joke provided, her approach was very natural, and she knew how to connect well and steer where necessary.

In short: a very pleasant experience and so far very valuable in my personal development. Definitely recommended for anyone who feels stuck at work, in personal situations, or in realizing their dreams and doesn't quite understand why it isn't working!

Greet,

Tom

The setup itself provided a great deal of insight.

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I have suffered from all kinds of allergies my entire life. And the medical world dismissed me with: just learn to live with it and assume it will only get worse. Not very positive words for a 12-year-old whose body is covered in itchy spots. The only thing prescribed were hormone ointments, which made the condition even worse. After that, I followed various paths in the alternative circuit, all of which made me more self-aware. That is how I ended up with Joke. I experienced Joke as a positive, enthusiastic woman. Because of her training and the woman she is, I feel she possesses an enormous amount of knowledge, which she subsequently shares and puts into practice. Her treatment plan is clear and, in my case, particularly clear. She helped me exceptionally well and also made me more self-aware. Many thanks for this, Joke, you are a star. Kind regards, Jolijn

You have helped me exceptionally well and also made me more self-aware.

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I got to know Joke as a sweet, caring woman who is very open and committed. Through iris diagnosis, Joke quickly spotted a few things that I had been dealing with in conventional medicine for years, and which were also causing me to feel unwell. My blood pressure refused to drop for all those years, and there was little change regarding my underactive thyroid either. Thanks to dietary advice, a natural tincture, and extensive personal guidance, everything is now much better organized after six months (blood pressure is good and thyroid values are improving), and I feel much better about myself. I am more active, respond to my instincts again, and can therefore enjoy life once more. Joke, thank you for all your advice, understanding, and our shared humor. Rikie

Thank you for all your advice, understanding, and our shared humor.

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Joke, of course I want to put my story on your site. You helped us with our daughter. After many visits to specialists, we met you. What I appreciate most about you is your clear and simple explanation of how you see our daughter (and therefore, how she is). It was only then that I truly began to understand what was going on with her. This has been invaluable. And it still is. I find it very special how you look at our daughter, very differently from other therapists. I can't explain it well, but the things you say are so striking and true. We are very happy with everything you have done, and especially that our daughter is a child again; she is enjoying life and sleeping through the night again. You are amazing! Love, D.

You're amazing!

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Happy with you!

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“The constellation I did with Joke was very special. Together we looked at a theme, an important common thread in my life. I selected four people to represent this and placed them on chairs next to me. At first, it felt awkward and distant, but that changed quickly. It became intense, because at a certain point, I surrendered to it. Joke often had her eyes closed, totally focused on what was happening and what was being conveyed through her. She talked, asked questions, and helped me move forward, like a guide. I gave something back to every person in my constellation. The most difficult one, the one that touched me the most, my father, came last. My father passed away five years ago, but for the past year, he has been regularly present at the sessions with Joke. This was also the case during the constellation. How did I feel afterwards? Very calm. And what did it ultimately do to me? It set a process in motion, or perhaps accelerated what was already underway. It makes me more aware of patterns I have 'inherited,' and that I can return burdens to those to whom those burdens belong.” That brings relief; for me not suddenly like a bolt of lightning, but step by step and very steadily. As Joke put it so beautifully: once you take this on, there is no turning back.” *Judith*

It brings relief!

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“My experience was really nice. Of course, it was intense too, but you expect that. It really helped me, and she made me realize things I hadn't even thought about. Since that session, I feel much better; I never knew my subject would be such a hindrance. Thank you very much.” *M*

Really nice

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Hello Joke, I have known you for quite some time through your treatments at your practice, and I had complete confidence that it would be good for me. I can only confirm that now. Joke, you are a BEAUTIFUL woman, and you know how to motivate everyone and give them confidence. I am even thinking about taking the next training with you, and that was actually not the plan at all. Love, Doortje.

A beautiful woman!

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Thank you for everything you have meant to our family! Wow!!!

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I had a brief iris diagnosis done by Joke, and it was so enlightening! She saw things she could never have known. Very special. What I like about Joke is that she doesn't force anything on you, as I am very allergic to that. She respects you.

Iris Diagnose

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I never thought that a constellation would work so deeply, release so much, and yield immediate results. I always thought that constellations were primarily for family matters. In my case, we did a constellation focusing on a desire. I want something, but I was sabotaging myself from realizing that desire. Why do I do that when I want it so badly? That was the question I kept asking myself. The answer to this question emerged during the constellation, but more importantly, I felt a shift take place within myself. On the one hand, something was cleared away, and on the other, space was created for my desire. It had an immediate impact; it is so beautiful. It is miraculous! *Hanneke*

So beautiful. It is wondrous!

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Hi Joke, Originally, I came to you to lose weight. But during your consultations, other things came up that I wanted to work on first. I never knew that being overweight could be connected to other causes.

To fall off

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Hi Joke, Yes, I would like to tell you a bit more about it. After your statements, you touched upon 3 old themes. I felt how much it meant to me to be truly seen by your experience of me at that moment, to share it with me, and also regarding the part about setting up my practice and how to handle marketing. It hit me so hard. The feeling of love and connection was suddenly so palpable and real! It was almost too good to be true. The light, that beautiful feeling I felt with you on Monday, is allowed to be there, Love. Thank you!

The light, that beautiful feeling I felt with you on Monday, is allowed to be there, Love. Thank you!

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Thank you for all your information; it was clear and I am getting a lot out of it. It is nice that you are so practical too; I really needed that. L.

Good day, busy lady,

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I did a detox with you, and afterwards I really felt like a different person (although it was a real struggle, phew). My energy is back. And I'll be back to you in the spring! Now with all the energy to lose weight.

Detox

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Not long ago, I had the opportunity to experience a constellation with Joke at her practice. For as long as I can remember, I have struggled with my femininity and how to express it without shame. Growing up, there was a taboo surrounding this, and I always kept it in the background. However, this no longer fit with my life. Since I have undergone significant personal growth, I wanted to do something about it. Together with Joke, we looked into this, and she decided that a constellation would help me. And wow, it certainly did! The constellation I had focused on my womanhood; I let it all happen during that session. I said goodbye to a lot of old pain, and what a wonderful feeling! I have finally been able to embrace my womanhood with pride and love.

Finally able to embrace my womanhood.

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Hello Joke, It helped me increase my confidence and actually get started with it. Besides your expertise, your warm, sweet personality is something that makes me look back on a wonderful time. Thank you for this! Love, Jolanda

A warm, sweet personality

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“I did a constellation with Joke 3 months ago. When I walked in, I had no idea what to expect. And certainly not that it would have such a big impact on my life. I had a pretty big problem with self-worth for a long time. I really wanted a solution for this, but I didn't know how. Then I sat in a room with Joke for an hour and a half to do the constellation, and when we were finished, I felt my self-worth again. I can explain how we did this, but it is different for everyone. It was an intense constellation, but it was so worth it!! Thank you, Joke!”

It was an intense lineup, but it was so worth it!!

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We had been told that the chance of a natural pregnancy was nil. Even the conventional medical route didn't give us an extra line on the test. After 7 years, we had given up. I came to you for my thyroid, and when I told you about my unfulfilled desire for children, you suddenly saw all kinds of options. I remember finding that very scary. Could it be after all?? Together with my husband, we went through your process suspiciously, with a lot of cynicism and distrust, but secretly with a lot of hope. Your story just sounded so simple that it could hardly be true. What we laughed about a lot, and still do, is that after 7 months you remarked that we had to have sex every other day around ovulation; we had missed that link. My period didn't come when we had been with you for 11 months, and you had predicted that I would probably have to be pregnant within a year. I didn't dare take a test; so much sadness came back up. What if it wasn't true??? It wasn't until two weeks later that I dared to, and I couldn't think of anything else and called and texted you almost senseless. The test was positive!!!!! Thank you for your unwavering trust and expertise, also during the pregnancy.” *E&K*

The test was positive!!!!!

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It is possible that I will “knock on your door” again in a while; usually, things happen in phases for me and take time. Thank you for your help and advice; I certainly benefited a lot from it. Becoming aware of how I handle things and how I can handle them differently has really helped me. It is still having an effect. Thank you… See you soon!

Thank you

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Hello Joke, After my daughter was diagnosed with an "underactive thyroid" a few years ago, we hoped to get her energy levels and weight back in order through conventional medication. Her blood values were good again, but as a mother, I still felt her energy level was really too low, and seeing a dietitian for over a year hadn't really yielded results either. Fortunately, we found you through word of mouth. You were able to explain the problem clearly, which helped us get through the difficult detoxification period well, combined with the drops. I simply have a different child in the house! It is truly wonderful; she has energy again. And when she (finally) loses weight on top of that, receiving all sorts of positive reactions from those around her, you can imagine she starts to glow on her own! Warm regards, a happy daughter and mother!

I just have a different child in the house!

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Hello Joke, After my daughter was diagnosed with an "underactive thyroid" a few years ago, we hoped to get her energy levels and weight back in order through conventional medication. Her blood values were good again, but as a mother, I still felt her energy level was really too low, and seeing a dietitian for over a year hadn't really yielded results either. Fortunately, we found you through word of mouth. You were able to explain the problem clearly, which helped us get through the difficult detoxification period well, combined with the drops. I simply have a different child in the house! It is truly wonderful; she has energy again. And when she (finally) loses weight on top of that, receiving all sorts of positive reactions from those around her, you can imagine she starts to glow on her own! Warm regards, a happy daughter and mother!

I just have a different child in the house!

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"Our son is autistic," the school counselor said. He is four years old, and we didn't notice any signs of it. We did find it odd that he didn't speak much yet and had frequent temper tantrums. But "autistic"—that hit us hard. After an assessment, it turned out he had a communication disorder. Still, I had huge doubts, because I saw a completely different little boy at home. The lack of understanding from the school and from the “specialists” who didn't take me seriously still hurts me. I found you through a colleague. You came to our home (very nice) and we had a pleasant conversation. Stijn came to sit with you after half an hour, and I couldn't believe my eyes when you started drawing together. I hadn't seen this before with “a stranger.” You really took the time for him and explained to us why he was exhibiting this behavior. For me, all the pieces of the puzzle fell into place. And now: Stijn is chatting and participating fully in class, and this within just a month of starting your treatment!!!! What I like best is that I now know for sure I was right. He is NOT autistic. Thank you so much.

You really took the time for him and explained to us why he was exhibiting this behavior.



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“We had been going through the medical circuit for 3 years. IVF, ICSI, and we were told that we could only do one more ICSI attempt. Then we heard about you through a colleague. At first, we had no idea what to expect. We were a bit at our wits' end. What struck us most immediately was that you asked questions that had never been asked of us before. According to you, Frank’s lifestyle was causing his sperm to be poor, and my stress and being underweight were preventing my hormones from functioning properly. Only then did things become hopeful for us again. After 6 months, I got my period again naturally, and after 10 months, I was pregnant!! I would almost say it was a miracle, but actually, it is just a very logical story, though you just have to know it. Now we are going for our second child, and thanks to you, we believe in our bodies again. Thank you, also on behalf of little Tim.” *N*

We are now trying for our second child, and thanks to you, we believe in our bodies again.



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I was in treatment for a while and recently completed it. I feel much more energetic and am sleeping through the night again. Thanks, Joke!

Much more energetic

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Hello Joke, I have suffered from hay fever since childhood. I have been under your treatment for 5 months now and am completely free of my hay fever. After just the first month, I felt better and better. I have more energy and my skin looks better too. Thank you for the wonderful guidance! DL

Thank you!

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Hello, I attended one of your lectures. You probably don't remember who I am, but I wanted to say something about it. I thought the lecture was fantastic; it really opened my eyes. Afterwards, I had a conversation with you, and I was amazed by your demeanor. You are a warm, open woman. I felt truly heard, completely. I find this a wonderful quality. And I am seriously considering starting coaching with you as soon as I am ready. (as you indicated, when the time is right, you will know) Thank you for your warmth and see you soon?

I really felt completely heard.

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Hi Joke. Thank you for your quick and good treatment plan on short notice. I find it to be good; I have been in treatment with Joke for 2 months now, and I notice the changes in my body. For example, letting go of old emotions/blockages. I notice an improvement in my body, balance, and feelings. Joke, keep up the good work, thanks… Piet.

Improvement in body, balance, and feeling!

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“We really love your way of working. My boyfriend thought she was some kind of 'airy-fairy' type, but you are really sooooo not! You were honest that the chances of us getting pregnant weren't very high. What motivated us so much was improving our health, and according to you, we both had a liver issue. It's bizarre how much our stool and bowel problems improved anyway. Truly bizarre, everything you said and saw. And we surprised you when we were pregnant after just 4 months, hehe. It was nice being with you and being with you. We will definitely come back if something comes up again.” *J*

Pregnant after only 4 months

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Joke, I have struggled with being overweight for years, and no matter what diet I tried, I lost at most one or two kilos. Thanks to your nutritional advice, I have found a different path; I now understand why I wasn't losing weight—I was simply eating the wrong food for me. If only I had known that sooner! You created a clear schedule for me that I could easily follow. It is very well organized and very clear to me. I have already lost 11.5 kilos and I feel great. I also notice that I have more energy. I can now continue on my own with all the resources you gave me; thank you so much. We'll stay in touch! Karin

If only I had known that sooner!

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Hi Joke, Thank you so, so, so much for your explanation. Since our conversation, I have started working with my son. Within 2 weeks, I already saw results. My son knows how to deal with stimuli (busyness around him). He is now very relaxed and calmer. He understands very well on his own how to regain control and not react immediately. This is a huge relief for him, but also for us. Great! See you soon. Best regards, Sandra

So wonderfully relaxing and peaceful!

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For a while, I had been looking for someone who could give me some tools to bring more structure to dealing with my clairsentience. It seemed valuable to me to learn how to find ways to better shut myself off in certain situations (work, birthdays, etc.) and, conversely, to switch “the button” back on where necessary. You could say that I felt a need for a bit more depth in this area. By chance (or not?), I met Joke, and she told me about her training, her experience, and her work. What really appealed to me was the calm and down-to-earth way in which Joke explained subjects such as clairsentience, mediumship, psychometry, how to connect with your guide, etc. I found that down-to-earthness very pleasant because I experienced during our sessions that you can absolutely “go deep” without becoming too ‘airy-fairy’. Personally, I find that a very nice way of working or being guided. The various sessions we did together were very educational, and I have noticed that I have become calmer since then, as well as clearer. Perhaps because “the wheel has now started turning”… I have come to know Joke as a modest, calm, and sincere woman who has helped me a great deal on my way to turning my gift into a quality”!

You helped me turn my gift into a quality!

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“Would you like to write a reference for me? With all my love, dear Joke. Thanks to your support and help, Cas was born. You know I’m not one for long stories. But I can recommend Joke to anyone hoping to have a child. Lots of love from us” * H&G&kleineC*

I can recommend Joke to anyone who wants to have children.

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Hello Special Person, We invited you to our home full of doubt. Our little son was unmanageable for us, and he absolutely did not want help from psychologists. We also found the cold assessment agencies very unpleasant for a 6-year-old. When you came to our house, it actually felt right immediately. You put us at ease and were able to identify striking characteristics of our son quite quickly. It was a real eye-opener for us to see how the combination of diet and behavior can be linked. But also things from his early childhood that were still bothering him; we were truly amazed by this. Immediately after your visit, he was calmer and went to bed that night without complaint. Joke, you gave us clarity and great tools. I will definitely recommend you to anyone who wants the best for their children.

I would highly recommend you to everyone who wants the best for their children.

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Hello dear Joke, It happens to us all sometimes: that coincidental confluence of circumstances; that glimpse of a moving figure out of the corner of your eye; a premonition of an event. Likewise, we all have questions for deceased loved ones, or are simply curious. Paranormal events seem to be thrown into your lap, depending on your 'track record'. Some pride themselves on their achievements and see themselves as chosen ones of the universe... How different reality is. Her training sessions and consultations develop a skill: namely, tuning into your intuition and inner wisdom. Learning to trust yourself, to be free from prejudice, and to connect with others in love. If you are looking for a charismatic, ethereal teacher in Joke who shows the way to her unsuspecting pupils with a charming smile and actually displays her solitary height with her demeanor, then you have come to the wrong place. Joke is practical, cheerful, entirely of this time, with both feet firmly on the ground. She does, however, have a clear perspective on people and knows how to expose obstacles and pain points. All of this while showing a great deal of respect towards the course participant and the process. I consider the courses a must for developing a happy 'self'. From here, thank you once again, Joke. Ella Gerritsen

Her training sessions and consultations develop a skill.

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I just think of you as a Derek Ogilvie in a more charming and handsome jacket! It's wonderful how you combine different disciplines and stay refreshingly down-to-earth.

It is wonderful how you combine different subjects and remain down-to-earth.

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Joke, the love you have for children is palpable. When you came to our house and our little daughter, who is very clingy, stretched out her arms to you the very moment you entered, I knew it was going to be good.

Sweet person!

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Through our conversation and the data from the iridology, Max and I have gained more insight into a number of areas of concern and how to deal with them, particularly regarding diet. We also received advice regarding a fungal infection in the corners of the mouth and how to treat it. In short, it was interesting and enlightening. Max and Fiet

Insights and points of attention

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I came to you through my daughter Ellen, who was able to do an internship with you—she couldn't have found a better place. Thanks to adjustments and changes to my diet, I have fewer complaints (osteoarthritis in hands and feet, cramps, and bowel problems). Since I also had to undergo surgery, this contributed to me going into it fit and strong, resulting in a better, good, and faster recovery!! Thank you for your warmth and your extensive knowledge. Kind regards, Trees

Hello people person

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Yes, my reference certainly shouldn't be missing. By now, my entire family is under your treatment, so I am a vic Very Important Client hahaha. Joke, what can I say? You set a change in motion and improved our health. We are truly incredibly happy with you. Without you, our situation would look very different right now. You're a star!

Top notch!

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In my teens, I started having trouble with my joints. Knees and wrists and hands. It wasn't rheumatism, and doctors couldn't find anything. There you are. For all those years, I just put up with it. There was nothing I could do about it. Then a friend sent me to Joke. I wasn't really into it. New Age nonsense. But I went anyway. She looked at my diet and pills. And also at everything I've been through in my life. Very unusual. Then she prescribed a bottle of drops with herbs. And I wasn't allowed to eat certain things anymore. I didn't like it at all. I stuck with it for a month. Strangely enough, I really noticed a difference. Could it be working after all? I keep using the drops. And I'm sticking to my diet as well. I really have much less pain. I don't take pills anymore either.

I really have much less pain. I'm not taking pills anymore either.

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Okay, I’ve had a lot of labels. Schizophrenic, PDD-NOS, autism, and a few others. My parents were never able to understand me. My whole life, I felt misunderstood. I took medication, really many different kinds and just a lot of it, but nothing helped for long. Now I have been seeing you regularly for two years, and the trust you have in me gave and continues to give me a lot of strength. You make me feel like you understand me, and I feel seen. The techniques you taught me to get to know myself better have had a deep impact on me. I stand much more firmly within myself. The dietary advice too—food that doesn't burden my nervous system (I didn't know this existed…)—has already made a difference. I can communicate again, and a whole new world has opened up for me. Joke… thank you so much. I know I did a lot myself, but I couldn't have done it without you.

I feel much more confident!

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It is difficult to write a reference. I don't really know how to start. Is it sufficient if I simply write that I am very satisfied with the treatment? Regards, H.

Joke,

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It is incredible what you can see in eyes! We were truly so amazed. I attended your information afternoon together with my mother. And what we found particularly intriguing is that you could explain so clearly the connections between the signs in our eyes and our character. Very recognizable, truly so striking. I will definitely come and make an appointment with you soon. GH

Iris Diagnose

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I have no hair loss and my back pain is significantly decreasing! Everything is falling into place beautifully, because I notice that my conversations with you give me a lot of insight and work for me. Conversations with you have helped me a great deal to deal now with what I find difficult, with what causes me stress. Detoxing, massages, and conversations with you are therefore a wonderful combination.

My symptoms are significantly decreasing!

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Within fifteen minutes, you had grasped two of my life themes. You really look beyond the surface. I feel seen by you. I consider your approach remarkable. And I will be seeing you often! There is work to be done.

I'm going to see you often!

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In *Your Brain as Medicine* by Dr. David Servan-Schreiber, on page 202, it states: "It took a long time before I understood what distinguished him from others and what had enabled him so flawlessly to maintain excellent relations with someone as difficult as Aunt Esther. In fact, Georges was a master of the third way of behaving, which is neither aggressive nor passive. He had discovered for himself non-violent emotional communication, sometimes also called assertive communication, the only one that makes it possible to give and receive what one needs, while at the same time respecting one's boundaries and the needs of others. I immediately thought of you, Joke; you can do this too. And at the same time I knew: I want to learn this!!!"

Dear Joke,