Testimonials

NAET & Nutrition

Allergy Elimination Technique

Mike Bender and Kathryn Hark"So I've decided to post about some of the treatments that have really helped me... and keep in mind I can't tolerate most so these are perfect for someone who is super sensitive and of course, for those who are not.

I'm starting with my favorite-- NAET, which has been nothing short of miraculous for me. I've been working with the amazing Kathryn Hark of Your Body Workz in Santa Barbara. I've been allergic to chicken with acute histamine response and within 24 hours of her treatment, not allergic. My eye was swollen from an allergy to roses and day later swelling gone and I could hold the rose. It has been so damn effective with food and environmental allergies (like mold and formaldehyde), both @suchinpak and the kids have been doing with success as well. We have friends in the neighborhood who just used Kathryn to clear their son of a serious peanut allergy. The really cool thing is if you have an exposure to something that sets off a flare of any chronic condition, you can clear that allergy right away thus reducing the effects of the flare.

NAET stands for Nambudripad’s Allergy Elimination Technique. Developed by Devi Nambutripad, MD, DC, Lac in 1987. The practice draws from various healthcare disciplines including allopathy, homeopathy, acupuncture, chiropractic, kinesiology, and nutrition.

In the simplest sense, NAET works by confusing the nervous system in the presence of the toxin. This homeopathic based treatment resets the brain and allows it to view the former “toxic” substance as benign. Acupressure or acupuncture at the end of the session followed by a 20-minute relaxation period helps to seal the treatment. Then the allergen must be avoided for 25 hours.

Obviously, everyone will respond differently but my hope is that someone out will benefit as I have. It has truly been my greatest and most dependable resource and best of all-- it's painless and requires no pills. You can find providers like Kathryn (who I highly recommend if you're in the SB area) by going to the NAET website. Please let me know of any success stories!"

Mike Bender, Santa Barbara

I was referred to Kathryn to help my son with his allergies because she is a professional using the NAET protocol which can be used to treat food, environmental, or seasonal allergies.

She helped my son heal from his life-threatening allergies, something no allergist had been able to do for the 19 years prior.

Kathryn has since helped every other member of my family with everything from acne to sports injuries and even detoxification from my recent chemotherapy. We call her the magician!

Susan M.
Dr. Catherine Marks is a GENIUS! She has more certifications and training than one human could possibly contain, and does so.many.amazing.things. Her insight into allergy testing is profound. Her hollistic approach means she is absolutely not just treating the symptom, but looking for the underlying cause (and targeting that with true expertise). I'm now down 85% on meds for a bladder condition, based on her clearing me of acid issues, and giving me specific exercises to target my problem. I've also got more energy, get sick less, less back pain, you name it. 10 years ago if you told me I would be so thrilled about going to a Naturepath, I wouldn't have believed it. What you need is the right Naturepath, and she's incredible!

Toby T.
My personal experience with Cathren, who follows the NAET protocols (non-Western) for removing food allergies, has been very positive. She has been consistently respectful of my Christian faith (my belief is that unwanted spiritual attachments can come in through energy balancing work if preventative steps are not taken). After completing the initial six treatments last month, I am now able to eat foods that I had been avoiding for years because they triggered migraines lasting 3-4 days at a time. I have not had a single migraine since undergoing NAET, and am learning how to recognize potentially problematic foods even before I ingest them. I also highly recommend reading the NAET book.

Margo H.
Kathryn has been my go to person for everyone in my family and me for clearing allergies (NAET), cranial sacral therapy, orthobionomy, and bodywork. She has many different modalities that she integrates into her practice. She is the most affordable alternative health practitioner that I have been able to find.

Robin Kait
Cathren is simply amazing. A dear friend of mine recommended her to me when I was having a lot of digestive issues and suffering from headaches every day. I'm so thankful I took her advice. Not only has Cathren physically helped me with my migraines using craniofacial therapy, and helped me rid my body of multiple allergies using NAET, but I have learned so much about health and wellbeing from her. She has definitely changed my life for the better.

Shelli W.
I just wanted to quickly say thank you for helping me. I got my 1st period on January 20th and my 2nd February 14th each time there was barely any blood and lasted 4 days. That’s never happened to me. I’m still taking the Shaklee B complex and got the Cal Mag supplements, too. Still working on shrinking the fibroid – I’ve changed my diet no dairy and no meat. And even stop eating certain foods veggies included that are xexoestrogen. Thanks again for educating me and helping me. You’re awesome and I’ll recommend all my friends to you. Have a blessed day! ?

K, C, Santa Barbara
I just wanted to quickly say thank you for helping me. I got my 1st period on January 20th and my 2nd February 14th each time there was barely any blood and lasted 4 days. That’s never happened to me. I’m still taking the Shaklee B complex and got the Cal Mag supplements, too. Still working on shrinking the fibroid – I’ve changed my diet no dairy and no meat. And even stop eating certain foods veggies included that are xexoestrogen. Thanks again for educating me and helping me. You’re awesome and I’ll recommend all my friends to you. Have a blessed day! ? K, C, Santa Barbara

I brought my daughter, Sarah, to see you in February. I would love to update you as well as have her do a phone call with you. Remarkable progress has been made! In addition, I would like to order more Vitamin B supplement from you from Shakley. A. B. Bakersfield, CA

“Hi Kathryn, I am pleasantly surprised that allergies can be healed at all. I am eating avocado with no apparent reaction. So very happy… In any case I am feeling very much better all the way around and seem to be having less overall stomach discomfort, burping gassiness etc. So I would say it was all very successful… Thanks so much!!”

C. H.

“Kathryn has been an unbelievable help to me over the last few years. I am grateful that I found her. I have an auto immune disorder and she has kept my body in working order.

“All her research and knowledge has lead me to be able to live a healthy lifestyle.”

D., Santa Barbara

“I thought I had tried everything for clearing hives.  I would have never figured out what was causing it without the NAET testing.”  (NAET)

E.W.

“Hi Kathryn! Just wanted to give you an update that my dad has felt so much better and there has been improvement to his senses, sleep and energy since the BBF & mineral clearing.”

A. A., Isla Vista

“I finally got rid of eczema!”  (NAET)

N.V.W , Santa Barbara

“I could not have gone to Europe with the migraines and back pain I was experiencing. Thank you! I had NO headache on my flight or trip to Europe, which is a miracle.” (Qi Gong and NAET)

H.M.

“In just two weeks little Estie’s toe nail and teeth enamel started growing back. We knew she had a collagen problem, we just didn’t know how to address it before.”  (NAET)

N.V.W , Santa Barbara

“I think NAET can save marriages: Who knew what muscle tension a mineral allergy could cause!” (NAET)

C.B.

“I have so much energy, I can’t sleep! I am not used to this (energy).” (NAET)

H.M.

“I tell everyone I know about Kathryn.” (NAET, Body Ecology)

H.L., Isla Vista

“Even my husband has noticed how much better I feel.” (Medical Qi Gong)

C.F.

“I do not have to sit down every couple of hours at work due to vertigo. I can work a full day. The alkaline water really helps too, thanks.” (NAET)

H.

“Thank God for the Body Ecology Diet and NAET. I had tried everything to get rid of my ganglion cyst. Thank you for your custom approach. I feel good after I eat all the time now.” (NAET, Body Ecology Diet)

R.E.

“[I am experiencing] more coordination and less brain fog after BBF treatment.” (NAET)

D.W.

“Wow, I had a BURST of energy after clearing minerals. I forgot what it felt like to have so much energy.”  (NAET)

K.F.

“I want to thank you for your salt allergy treatment and medical qi gong. I would not have been able to go to Europe for two weeks with my migraines. I strictly avoided salt during the flight after the treatment and had NO migraines the whole two weeks of the trip.”  (NAET, Medical Qi Gong)

M.H.

“I had so much energy after my NAET treatment for I could not sleep at first!”  (NAET)

H.M.

“I think NAET is important for marriages.   I think allergies are a huge source of divorce.” (NAET)

G.B.

“I think we are doing pretty well other than wanted a beer.  My blood pressure is back in the normal range.” (Body Ecology DietNAET)
C.A., Santa Barbara

Body Work

Body Work
Catherine is a miracle worker! She's an expert at multiple healing modalities and incredibly intuitive. She has diagnosed and solved health issues for me that have completely stumped other practitioners. She's very caring and extremely intelligent. She's a true healer and we're lucky to have her.

Fred M.
I was referred to Cathren Marksen for a massage. She is very knowledgeable about diet, body work and energy balancing. I have seen her multiple times and my memory and breathing have greatly improved with her NAET treatments.

I have also seen her for positional release and deep tissue for hip and knee pain. I feel normal, no pain or discomfort and can walk straight. Hugs and thank you. So glad I met her.

Barbara P.
Thank you Kathryn, for your body work, releases and energy session, just 2 hrs ago. I’m lighter, heaviness on my left side of my head gone, breathing smoother and twitching and soreness, groin discomfort is gone. You’re very patient with me, also. Thank you ?????

B. P. Summerland, CA

“Really, I have never seen results like I have from Kathryn’s bodywork. You don’t get a runner with a hip flexor problem that says they are just fine after only one treatment. It just doesn’t happen.” (Trigger Point / Sports Massage)

T.W.

TNT Coach

“I can’t believe how much better my hip is. I am 100 percent improved from when I came in.”

K. H., Santa Barbara

CEO

“You are one of the top 5 Body Workers I have worked with in the world, and I have had a lot of massage.”

T. CF., Australia

Personal Trainer

“I can’t believe you fixed my roommates foot in three sessions! She was about to have surgery!”

S. A., San Francisco

CFO

OMG, you are a miracle worker! This is the first time I’m waking up without back pain in probably a year! Thank you!” (Positional Release)

K.T.

“That work (Chi Nei Tsang) is like esctasy for the abdomen.”

E. W, Santa Barbara

Artist

“I honestly believe I couldn’t have run 12 miles on Saturday without your work.” (Sports Massage/Trigger Point)

L.B.

TNT Coach

“I am like new today, you are amazing Kathryn.??” (After pain from a minor fall)
L.L., Santa Barbara

PhD.

“My ankle had been swollen and discolored for 2 years. The swelling is down and color is normal (after one treatment).”  (Positional Release)

J.V.W.

“I found today things that normally were troublesome were not. Such as walking up stairs today was not as much of a strain.”  (Positional Release for piriformis complex)

D.C.

“Thanks for working on me. I don’t have a headache anymore.”  (Medical Qi Gong)

J.L.

“That is probably the best orthopedic massage I have ever received.”  (Positional Release for gait/ankle)

B.L.

“Ever time I see you I feel changes in my gait. I am using my whole foot when I walk now and don’t feel I have to favor my injured leg so much.” (Positional Release)

M.L.H.

“Thanks for great session today. I feel better and have energy :-)”

E.S.

“Awesome Kathryn. I feel really perked up!” (Medical Qi Gong)

P.F.

“You’ve been able to fix every injury I have had so far. (Deep Tissue / Trigger Point)

I.

Trader Joes

“I wanted to let you know I do not have the restlessness and throbbing in my legs that I used to have.  When sitting to put on socks and shoes, now I can pull my leg up.  It was remarkable the improvement with my right arm had movement it has not had in a long time.  I was able to lift my right arm up to be shoulder length and straight above my ahead.  What ever you did to align the shoulders that were uneven must helped to restore proper movement. None of this was possible before our last visit and the supplements I am taking.” (Positional Release)

D.C.

“Feeing better. [Right] ankle no longer in pain. Did yoga this AM followed by rubber band abductor/adductor while Xavier Cugat, the Mambo King played on Pandora. Salsa is perfect for that. Thank you.” (Sports Massage)

G.Y.

“I went three times to an acupuncturist for my headaches and it didn’t do anything. Thank you for doing Medical Qi Gong to clear my gallbladder and for cleanse and color therapy tips. My headaches are gone!!! “ (Medical Qi Gong, for chemical exposure)

E.B

I woke up in so much less pain today! Thank you so much for everything! And the craniosacral work on my head is helping me feel much better too! I feel like my brain is starting to work again 🙂 Now I just need to figure out what all I need to do to Maintain it all. I am motivated! So if you can send me YouTube videos and exercises that would be great!! (BodyworkCraniosacral TherapyPositional Release)

H.L. Isla Vista

Other

That was magical!
T. J., Santa Barbara

Aesthetician
"Thank you so so so much for all of your help yesterday! Samuel was already reading better today! Yay! I’m excited and so thankful!”

H. L., Isla Vista
Thomas Edison
“The doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will interest her or his patients in the care of the human frame, in a proper diet, and in the cause and prevention of disease.”
— Thomas A. Edison, US inventor (1847 – 1931)

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