Simone Vaz is a macrobiotic counsellor who began eating and cooking macrobiotically when first diagnosed with breast cancer 2.5 years ago and she has studied – and continues to share experiences – with renowned, pioneering macrobiotic practitioners in the US. Her recommendations are based on her own personal experiences of the diet and is able to work more effectively with patients because she is able to understand their cancer journeys.
While the entry of point of the macrobiotics lifestyle begins with a new approach to eating for many people, Simone believes that the emotional journey that comes with such a fundamental lifestyle change also needs to be supported. Her style of counselling involves working with the whole person to bring them to a more rewarding, joyful and delicious practice of macrobiotic eating and living.
In the tradition of macrobiotics, all teaching takes place in the home of the counsellor. Much of the learning of macrobiotic is based on personal practice and experential knowledge transfer – no two bodies are alike and the practice of macrobiotics is at its most effective when there is a sharing of personal experiences in small group sessions.
All classes, unless otherwise stated, take place in Lusher Than Life Macrobiotic House. In some cases, such as for cooking classes and counselling sessions, payment should be made in advance to confirm bookings.
Road to a New Way of Life
Courses and Fee Schedule
1. Transitioning to Macrobiotics
This consultation is for those without major health issues who want to make a steady transition to a traditional macrobiotic diet and lifestyle.
After a preliminary phone or email discussion, Simone or her assistant will advise you as to whether or not Transitioning to Macrobiotics consultation is for you, or whether you should consider one of the other consultation options.
In person or by phone, this consultation includes complete written recommendations, relevant special recipes and home remedies instructions, and other educational materials. The fee includes two pre-scheduled follow-up phone calls during the six weeks after the consultation. The Transitioning to Macrobiotics lasts for approximately 2 hours. The Transitioning to Macrobiotics consultation takes place face to face.
Fee: $300 (includes two follow-up phone sessions during the six weeks after the consultation). Meetings are by appointment only.
2. The Introductory Macrobiotics Education Session
This is a private, in-person meeting, or a group meeting, with Simone Vaz. The purpose of this session is to give you the opportunity to ask general questions about macrobiotics and to explore whether or not this is an approach you would like to pursue further.
What you will learn in the session:
* The basic macrobiotic philosophy of wholeness and natural living
* The fundamentals of health according to macrobiotics
* The essentials of the macrobiotic diet
* The challenges and benefits of macrobiotic living
The cost of this session is $150-00. At the end of this session, you will have a clearer idea of what is involved in the macrobiotic approach to eating and be able to make an informed decision as to whether you would like to commit to transitioning to a macrobiotics lifestyle.
Seminars for Introduction to Macrobiotics take place every Sunday at the Lusher Than Life Macrobiotic Study House. Reservations need to be made in advance. There is a 10% discount for groups of at least 3 who attend. Group sessions are from 2pm – 4.30pm.
3. The ‘Healing Myself Stronger’ Consultation
This consultation is for the person with a major health concern, including cancer, who is in need of healing-focused macrobiotic lifestyle recommendations. The healing journey begins with a detailed questionnaire which participants need to submit at least 48 hours prior to the consultation.
During the Healing Myself Stronger’ Consultation, you will gain an understanding of your condition from a macrobiotic view, receive detailed macrobiotic dietary and lifestyle recommendations for your personal needs, and be given special recipes and educational materials. Included in your consultation fee are up to 5 follow-up phone sessions with Simone Vaz during the first eight weeks after the consultation.
The Healing Myself Stronger Consultation is for those who need to immediately implement a traditional, healing-focused macrobiotic approach, rather than a gradual transition.
If you have a major health concern and you want to pursue a macrobiotic lifestyle, it is advised that you seek the necessary instruction and guidance from experienced macrobiotic teachers. Macrobiotic lifestyle changes can be unnecessarily difficult and time consuming if one attempts a self-healing practice without guidance and instruction. Uneducated and unguided attempts can result in misapplications of macrobiotics as well as unnecessary frustration.
It is strongly recommended that you attend a macrobiotic cooking class to learn the basics of macrobiotic food balancing, preparation and daily menu planning.
Fee: $475-00 (includes 6 follow-up phone sessions during the 7 weeks after the consultation. Fee includes diagnostic questionnaire. Initial 2-hour counselling session will be face to face; follow-up sessions will be via telephone. ) By appointment only.
4. Life is Delicious – Macrobiotic Cooking Classes
These hands-on classes are tailored to the specific needs of those attending. You will learn all the basics of selecting and cooking healthy macrobiotic foods, including whole grains, organic vegetables, miso soup, sea vegetables, condiments, pickles, and beverages. Natural desserts will be a part of the menu, and Simone will show you how to make delicious desserts suitable for your health condition.
Each cooking class is preceded by a 1.5 hour educational on the basic of food energetics and the yin/yang food spectrum, cooking styles, cooking for different seasons, weather conditions, and other external situations. Printed recipes and other food eduction material, such as the basics of planning nutritious and balanced meals, will be handed out with each class. This is aimed at giving students the basic tools to take what they learn in the classes with them so that they can proceed to create delicious macrobiotic meals for themselves and their families.
Fee: $250 per person for a 6-hour cooking class, with organic whole foods, vegetables, fruits and condiments.Bookings should be made 7 days in advance.
Some students have asked to come for more cooking classes, to learn to cook specific dishes. Fees for follow up classes are $125-00 for a 3-hour session.
5. Special focus seminars
From time to time, Lusher Than Life will run seminars which will focus on specific topics which form part of the healing journey. These seminars are meant to help you become stronger on more than just the physical level – featuring guest speakers, workshops and mentoring sessions, they will help you on the path to leading the life you want to lead and were meant to lead – participatory lives of passion, adventure, joy and fulfillment! Fees and seminar programs will be published on this space when details are confirmed.
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