Buddy Ross, Naturopath, Holistic Wellness Coach

Buddy Ross is a Board-Certified Holistic Nurse, Traditional Naturopath, Certified Wellness Inventory Coach and Reiki Master, who blends her expertise for the purpose of motivating and inspiring you to make positive changes resulting in a healthier life. Whether you are searching for more balance, less stress, more energy, natural health strategies to improve an illness, or to learn how to prevent getting sick in the first place, Buddy has something valuable to share with you.

Buddy works with you to create a personalized wellness plan based on the Wellness Inventory, a “whole person assessment program” designed to help you gain personal insight into your physical, emotional and spiritual wellness.

The Wellness Inventory model can be viewed at her website listed below.

She will help you design health goals and action steps, that are practical for your busy schedule. Whether a child (family), adult or senior, Buddy tailors her approach to your health and wellness needs.

Buddy has offices throughout Northeast Ohio and offers the following services:

*Wellness Sessions (combination of wellness coaching and/or natural health

consultation), in person or phone

*Integrative Relaxation Sessions (the ultimate relaxation experience combining

your choice of aromatherapy, Reiki, imagery, foot rub and deep breathing)

*Reiki

Buddy is also available for wellness workshops, holistic lectures and health care facility visits.

Contact Buddy:

Phone 216-577-8324

Email:   holisticwellbud@aol.com

Website:  www.holisticwellnessbuddy.com

An Interview with Buddy…

1. When did your business or organization get started? What circumstances led to its creation?

I have been a holistic nurse for 23 years. I pursued formal study of natural healing in the 1990’s when my own immune system broke down from poor lifestyle choices as a busy inner city emergency room nurse. I burned out and became sick with severe viral illnesses for about one year. Conventional medical doctors told me to “rest and drink fluids”. My run down condition worsened and I could barely function. A colleague inspired me to pursue natural strategies and better self-care. I began reading everything I could on “how to build a better immune system”. I learned that very simple strategies like improved nutrition, more sleep and dealing with emotional issues made me heal. My passion for holistic/integrative health exploded, as I saw my own health and family members health improve. I enrolled in Clayton College of Natural Health and over a 10 year period obtained a Masters of Science in Natural Health and Doctor of Naturopathy Degree.

2. What inspires you to help others?

I get great satisfaction when I help others, because it is so exciting to teach people about a “whole other way of healing” that many people are unaware of. There are so many modalities that can improve health that our conventional medical system does not embrace.

3. What is your greatest success story with a client?

My greatest success story was working with a female with the complaint of burning mouth syndrome and fibromyalgia, who saw 13 doctors who could not help her. After I performed a holistic/wellness assessment regarding her body/mind/spirit issues, I spent 5 – 1 hour sessions with her, using the Wellness Inventory Wheel as an outline. (This wheel can be viewed on my website at www.holisticwellnessbuddy.com). We reviewed all 12 dimensions of her life, educated her on simple strategies to improve her health and taught her simple stress reduction strategies. At the end of 5 – 1 hour sessions, she had 90% improvement of her symptoms, which are still managed well 3 years later.

4. What would people be surprised to know about you?

That I am a shy, introverted person who loves to dance.

5. What are your favorite books and movies?

Books: The Wellness Workbook by John Travis and Regina Sara Ryan

The Answer is Simple…Love Yourself, Live Your Spirit by Sonia Choquette

Personal Power through Awareness by Sanaya Roman

The Shack by Wm. Paul Young

The Art of Extreme Self-Care by Cheryl Richardson

Movies:

Letters to God

The Ultimate Gift

The Christmas Shoes

6. What do you love to do when you aren’t working?

Dancing, Jogging, Scrapbooking