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Monica Hershaft-holistic health & nutrition
12304 Santa Monica Blvd #216, Los Angeles, CA 90025, United States
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Si
Review №1

Monica single-handedly gave me my life and my health back, for that I am forever grateful! I was suffering from all kinds of symptoms including acid reflux, chronic utis, sinus pressure, muscle/joint pains, irregular bowels, eye bluriness, inflammation, anxiety, and depression. She weaned me off cigarettes after being a smoker for over 10 years! I lost hope prior to seeing Monica. I was in the er/urgent care every couple of weeks for an infection to only get prescribed antibiotics and increased dosages of proton pump inhibitors (ppi) with no real answer of why this was happening to me. I was on a handful of meds which eventually made my symptoms worse because of all the side affects. I tried different diets, supplements and doctors until my sister suggested I try a holistic approach. She found Monica on yelp. I was hesitant at first but I was desperate. I started Monicas program in July 2020 and it was the best decision I have ever made. She is an amazing human being. Shes kind, funny, and very passionate about helping people. I have gained knowledge from the program including the tools I need to stay on track for a lifetime. I recently had a culture sample and blood work with no bladder infection for the first time in years! Ive been off the ppis since last September and my acid reflux has improved by 99% I could cry thinking about that! I sleep better and am no longer anxious or depressed! I have a clearer mind overall and best of all I have my life back, no crippling symptoms day in and day out. This program works if you follow it! Your body and mind will thank you for it! Thank you Monica you are an angel

Ja
Review №2

Doesn’t believe masks work. Also testimonials and reviews are by other practitioners who teach the same stuff.Eating healthier in general can help people’s health, but I wouldn’t trust her to cure anything.

yu
Review №3

Ive lived with depression, brain fog, and inflammatory symptoms for years. I went through the wave of tests, scans, and different doctor visits. Unfortunately, nothing ever came to light. I ended up on anti-depressants which left me detached and dependent on medication. Luckily I was able to schedule an appointment with Monica after she began accepting patients again. Her knowledge of underlying symptoms is amazing. I followed a customized program and noticed significant changes as time went by. I finally felt like I was moving in the right direction. Her material on treating the source is in-depth so be prepared to be educated. Youre not only improving your well-being but you also become more knowledgeable as well. The lifestyle adjustments, in the beginning, take some getting used to but its well worth it. If youve been struggling and looking for answers then reach out and see if her program is a good fit.UsefulFunnyCool

We
Review №4

Holy cats, this program has changed my life. I have always considered myself to be in good health, although I had chronic digestion and fatigue problems that I just thought were part of the gig for me for my life. But then I went down sick with a host of strange issues that kept me out of work for weeks and caused me to feel completely miserable, sick and exhausted all the time. I went through 4 rounds of antibiotics and all of the doctors told me well I dont know what else I can do for you. I was miserable. Based on a friends experience, I ended up with Monica and she found a whole host of issues in my system that modern medicine just doesnt have the capacity to test for accurately: viruses, parasites, bacteria, heavy metal toxicity, unhealed scars. When I first started with her, I really couldnt imagine what would happen, I maybe thought I wouldnt feel quite so sick. But what Ive discovered is that Ive been sick my whole life, functionally ill, and had no idea. I had no idea that people could eat and not get bloated, that feeling tired all the time doesnt mean youre lazy, that so many little physical ailments we just chalk up to being on the planet are really symptoms that something is affecting our bodys ability to function properly. I feel better than Ive ever felt in my life. If you have had chronic issues or ailments that no one can figure out, run, dont walk to Monicas office and just jump in with both feet. Its not a quick fix, but its a lifelong fix. I promise you will be amazed.

Sa
Review №5

Let me just say when I first started getting symptoms last year of September I ended up finding Monicas page about a month later. I was so desperate to seek treatment from her but her office wasnt open yet. Finally in January when she opened her office I was elated! I felt like I had been waiting for so long. I went to numerous doctors and another holistic doctor and spent over $35k. But one of her policies requires that patients are 21+ so I had to wait just a bit longer.And you know what, it was well worth the wait. After the first consultation Ive already felt improvement! Thats huge! Even though it was small I still feel like Im headed towards the right direction. Im excited to get better and Monicas vibrant energy is also a plus. Shes excited for you to get better and makes you feel incredibly safe. Everything she does is for you.I ended up saving up enough money to purchase the 6 month program, definitely recommend it! If you re investing into yourself then its well worth the money. Even though its quite expensive, in the long run its for your health and thats priceless.Btw I was suffering from mold toxicity, anxiety, depression, mood swings, indigestion, bloating, floaters, light sensitivity, extreme fatigue, eczema, and more. I look forward to being a healthy and whole person again.

Pr
Review №6

I had been struggling with auto immune issues and h pylori since the end of 2019 up until I met Monica Hershaft in June 2020.Ive sought care with GIs for my gut problems and nurse practitioners for my hormone issues, and most of the time I was left with more questions than answers. I found myself asking what choices can I make to improve my health when I leave here.From the beginning, shes made me feel safe, protected and helped me gain the confidence I had lost when my health declined. The confidence I have gained with her is about being able to take control of my health instead of being at its mercy.While following her program with the food and supplements, Ive experienced immense relief with almost all symptoms gone. In addition, I have less anxiety, which can cause havoc on the immune system.I had one holistic practitioner experience prior to Monica. Theyre not all created equal and Im glad I was able to compare and appreciate their expertise.One of my fav parts of the program is all the information Ive been able to gain through her portal for her clients.I now understand the importance of treating the source and not the symptoms because I had been putting a bandaid on all my issues the past year by only seeking western medicine.

Li
Review №7

I have been suffering for at least half of my half and have been to so many medical doctors that could never really figure out what was wrong. I tried so many things that maybe helped for a few weeks but nothing that ever lasted. With almost 5 months in, Monica has been my savior! I have never felt better. I have more energy, less body aches and most important, no stomach pain!! Before working with Monica everything I ate put me into excruciating stomach agony. Now, thanks to the help of Monica I can live my life without suffering! Thank you so much Monica!

Ga
Review №8

Monica and her program is absolutely AMAZING!!! It completely changed my life and overall wellness. Prior to working with Monica, I had chronic allergies and sinus. It would typically lead to bronchitis and the flu, sometimes together, like clockwork every year multiple times a year. I was completely miserable, unable to breath and sleep well.Allergy medication never worked well and if it did, never for a prolonged period without other side effects. I always had to take at least 2 rounds of antibiotics when I got bronchitis. My digestion was terrible and Id get regular random episodes of what seemed like food poisoning about every 3-4 months. After a car accident, I started getting terrible headaches randomly that made me nauseous (which in hindsight for the profile of migraines) and suffered from neck and back pain. I regularly visited a chiropractor and massage therapist, which helped, but not permanently.Every year, I would get a physical and my doctor would tell me I was perfectly healthy and nothing was wrong with body. The breaking point for me was I one year where I went on 4 rounds of antibiotics and was sick with the flu and then bronchitis for 3 months. I knew something was not right with my body and started googling alternative medicines and healing.By chance, I came across Monicas yelp page and my life has not been the same since that first appointment. What I learned through Monicas program is that I am highly sensitive to foods (chemicals, antibiotics, additives) and chlorine/metals (in drinking water), and EMF waves from my electronic devices (which were a bigger source of my headaches and back/neck pain than the car accident and bad posture).By changing my food, eating habits and adding the right supplements through Monicas customized program, all of my symptoms that I had been plagued with most of my life, thinking it was normal, disappeared. There was a point where I had a flash realizing...this is how my body is supposed to feel! I had never known it to feel that good and healthy, not even as a young child. Once you experience a body that feels healthy, you will NEVER want to go backwards.The program is time intensive, especially in the beginning, and was also a cost investment. Its highly dependent on your diligence in eating and everyone is different. My body is extremely sensitive to food, so if I had a bad weekend in the beginning it would set me back. Thats probably not the case for everyone. But once you start seeing the results, you will find all the motivation you need to keep going!It took me over a year to get into a maintenance, but throughout that whole time I saw dramatic increases in my health and stuck with it. I never went to the doctor to get antibiotics or flu shots and didnt get sick in over 3 years.Then most amazing thing happened...I moved to Singapore in 2015 and for 3 years my food went off the rails, because its so hard to find food sources to eat the way that the program requires. Some of my symptoms came back...allergies, sinus, headaches, neck/back pain, hand eczema (new). But only a fraction of what it used to be before the program. With no Monica and options there for other practitioners; i was stuck. When I moved back to California in 2018, Monica no longer had her practice in West LA.It was the biggest gift in 2019 when she came back and started accepting a handful of clients. I thought Id have to start my program all over from the beginning. But it turned out that my only issue was food and caffeine! My body was still in maintenance after 3.5 years of terrible eating. She checked my program supplements (which hadnt changed since before I moved). After re-committing to my food and few supplements (only 2!), my health is back on track. All my symptoms have dissipated.Id say you need to stick it out at least a few months to really see big results, so make that decision going in. But you are committing to a lifestyle change with your food. Its a big commitment, but your life is worth it!!!!

Vi
Review №9

Where to begin?! Im 34 years old and, prior to seeing Monica, I had not had a healthy and regular menstrual cycle since I was 20. That year, I was in college and started taking birth control pills, under-eating, smoking, etc. etc. and even after going off the pill, my period never came back. An entire year went by. Doctors told me I had hypothalamic amenorrhea and that I needed to eat more. I did that but nothing changed. Then they told me I had PCOS and that I had to go *back* on the birth control pill. I never liked being on the pill and felt like it made my anxiety worse, so I was always on a cycle of going on and off the birth control pill, until finally, during one of my off-periods, I got a cyst so large on my left ovary that my whole organ twisted around. I had to have emergency surgery to remove the cyst and untwist my organs. I was on the pill for another decade after that.A couple years into taking the birth control pill, I started getting migraines. What started as a once-a-month PMS migraine progressed into three days a month, then six days a month. Doctors told me there was nothing wrong with me and that I just needed to take triptans, a migraine painkiller. Even with the triptans, which I took at least 4 to 5 times a month, my migraines would knock me out completely and I would be unable to work, socialize, or even read or watch tv.The icing on the cake was one year ago, when I developed rosacea. I had a bad reaction to a skincare product and my face became swollen, red, and textured with a horrible burning sensation that felt like rubber bands snapping against my face. I thought the burning would go away, but it didnt. Months went by. I went to several dermatologists who told me my rosacea was incurable and gave me creams that did nothing. I cried when I looked in the mirror every day. At my wits end, I made an inventory of all my ailments. My anxiety was through the roof. I knew I needed serious help and that Kaiser Permanente was only going to continue treating my symptoms without getting to the source of my problems. So I typed holistic doctor into yelp and found Monica.I am now 5 months into working with Monica. I have not had a single migraine, not ONE SINGLE MIGRAINE, in so long that I cant remember when I last had one. This alone has completely changed my life for the better. I used to fret about accidentally leaving my house and forgetting my migraine medication. Now I havent even refilled my prescription.Whats more, my period came back, and its much healthier than it ever was.Even more, all the experts told me that rosacea was incurable, and yet the facial burning I had before has completely stopped.My anxiety levels have gone down so much that even my husband, a staunch vegetarian who disapproved of the paleo-ish diet I adopted upon working with Monica, has now come around to my new lifestyle and eating habits.Monica is a perfectionist. She wont settle for any less than you feeling 100 percent better. Her methods may seem odd at first to those of us accustomed to doctors who arent trained to treat the source, but with a little time, its impossible not to trust the process once you start seeing improvements. And everything just goes up from there. Yes, her program is a commitment, but anyone who has suffered through the pain and loneliness of chronic illness knows that the alternative of continuing to live with symptoms is simply not an option.Monica is the only specialist who has ever been able to heal me. Before her, I had seen numerous doctors and had also ventured into Traditional Chinese Medicine, therapy, adaptogens, you name it. Before her, I had been living what I thought was a healthy lifestyle and trying to treat myself with all kinds of supplements that were probably, at best, only masking my chronic inflammation.My best advice to anyone looking for help is to just go see Monica. She is an unparalleled expert. You wont regret it, that I promise you. She will help you get your life back.

An
Review №10

Ive been with Monica for over 2 years, and my health improved DRAMATICALLY after seeing her consistently. I came in with all sorts of issues: constant headaches/migraines, constant sinus infections/cold-like symptoms, constant sinus inflammation and mucus buildup in my throat, major acid reflux issues, constant food/environmental allergies, and thats just naming a few. I had already tried to see many other holistic doctors previous to Monica, I tried so many different regiments and doctors and medications etc., so I was skeptical to say the least coming in to my first appointment, but I gave it a try nonetheless.Right off the bat, I could tell Monica was unbelievably knowledgeable, professional, detailed, and was thinking outside the box in comparison to most of the practitioners I had been seeing throughout my life. Her approach was modern, simple, unconventional (and completely backed up by science) and thats exactly what I loved about it (on top of the fact that she is hilarious and quarky, and just a lovely human being). Ever since committing to her program (which was completely individualized just for me, as it is for all of her patients), my health and my life VASTLY improved over the course of the next several months. After about 6 months, I couldnt even believe it. Im being completely honest when I say this... I wasnt getting ANY headaches anymore. I was getting headaches multiple times per week before seeing Monica... but now I truly dont get headaches. My sinus infections, which I was getting almost once a month, were DRAMATICALLY lowered. My acid reflux was all but diminished. My allergies were significantly lowered. For all of these health issues I was taking medications (antibiotics, ibuprofen, allergy pills, proton-pump inhibitors for reflux), and I no longer needed ANY of these toxic medications anymore. No exaggeration or bias here. My experience with her has been extremely successful and life-changing to say the least.Let me preface all of this by saying: you need to be absolutely 100% committed and disciplined to her program for this to be effective, which hopefully you will be if you are serious about your health, because thats what its going to take to make a big change. But to be clear, the program is nothing complicated. Its a combination of an eating regiment + whole-food natural supplements + lifestyle changes. Itll take time (many many months, Id say atleast 3-6 months before you notice some big changes), and itll take effort and discipline to say the least. You will need to dedicate yourself to a specific eating regiment (animal protein-based, lots of greens, all organic if possible, no dairy, no wheat, no caffeine, no processed sugars, no alcohol, no drugs whatsoever, many other details) and you have to be firm on that to truly see some great results. If you were eating poorly before, you will soon see the amazing change your body makes when you simply change your eating habits to what she recommends (she will outline all the foods you should eat in detail, and to all the skeptics, eating healthy tastes amazing btw). You will also need to dedicate yourself to taking whole-food natural supplements day in and day out, on time, and the proper quantity. She will test your body every time she sees you and will determine which supplements your body needs at that time, and it will be changing all the time over the course of months. She will help with all sorts of detailed lifestyle changes youll need to make to see results. Bottom line, you have to be DISCIPLINED, but your health will undoubtedly improve substantially.To anyone who is at the stage in their life where theyve tried so many alternatives to no avail and they are just begging to find something thatll work and work in a BIG way, Id recommend Monica without a shadow of a doubt. Be patient, be disciplined, and Monica will support you in getting the results you desire. Best of luck to all the newcomers!

D
Review №11

Okay. Youre here, viewing this page because youre a mess, your bodys a wreck, and youve exhausted every medical option or treatment and youre desperate for help. At least thats where I started...6 months ago I was shy of being hospitalized as my body was falling apart. Formerly Vegan, I contracted a severe virus in October of 2015. I was initially was told this was Food poisoning, then when that lasted a week, it was a stomach bug, then when that lasted another week, the Doctors had no idea and I was told to wait it out, while in the meantime I was showing signs of internal bleeding. I was a hollow figure, with no bodily reserves, I had friends and family approach me privately and ask me if I had turned anorexic, bulimic, or was suffering some severe medical condition like AIDS or Cancer because I looked like a skeleton from the holocaust, ashen and grey. My family (scared) gave me an ultimatum, find holistic help, or they would collect me and check me in to some clinic.Enter Monica. I found Monica like many of you found her, I yelpd holistic physicians in Los Angeles, and then compared those lists to other lists of top practitioners cited on google and other resources, her name was the only name that came up each time. After listening to a radio interview she gave on the body, muscle testing, and nutrition, I was ready to meet her.Now muscle testing, its not a common term, and at first, was a bit like vodoo in how it worked. But Monica is great in educating, never have I felt I couldnt ask a question, and every question asked always had an answer with fact based documentation and research to back it up. Over the course of my program, I have come to a very clear understanding of the practices and sciences muscle testing and Monica employ at MLH wellness, and I am shocked this is not used in a more broad medical sense when I see just how accurate it has turned out to be.There is a reason why Monica has 30+ sterling reviews, because it works!! And if anything, those perfect reviews are what convinced me that she had the golden ticket, and the right idea.Yes there are one or two one star reviews, but these were simply people who showed up, called it hogwash, and left. Not a SINGLE PERSON who has done the program for more than 3 months has given it anything less than 5 stars. They TRULY know just how their lives and bodies have changed.Now me, 6 months later. I feel absolutely amazing! You know that feeling when youve been really good about drinking water, and youre really hydrated, and how clean you feel? Imagine that, but your whole body. Remember what it was like when you 6 years old, and awake before the sun came up? Yep, the energy comes back.In the 6 months Ive been on my program, Ive never been sick, Ive regained my weight (and then some!), Ive cleared all of my allergies (pollens were the worst), Im off ALL MEDICATION, having been diagnosed with severe acid reflux 7 years ago at the age of 20, and was told I would be on Nexium for the rest of my life, and other things like depression and general mid-day fatigue have all but evaporated.Now the program itself. It takes diligence, you have to WANT this. For the first 3-4 months you log everything you eat into a food log that Monica reviews with you weekly to make sure youre eating based on the criteria of the program, while taking supplements catered specifically to you and your body. Yes its a strict list of foods you can and cannot eat (probably closest to paleo to make it easier to explain).Im out of space on this review. But I hope Ive convinced you. Trust the people whove been through this, plan/save accordingly, and be diligent! Your health is the best thing you can ever spend on in this life, as it is a gift to yourself and your family. Im so glad I have my life back. Thank you Monica.

Dr
Review №12

Monica Hershaft is my go-to expert when it comes to health. I am a health and wellness expert as well with over two decades of knowledge and experience and she is who I go to when I am stumped. She really knows about all things wellness from what’s in the food you eat to the mattress you sleep on and other environmental influences that may be causing toxicity and illness. After I was struck by lightning, I had nervous system and brain damage. I went to several neurologists for the post-concussion headaches and sleeplessness I was experiencing. None of their suggestions helped me. Monica tested me and put me on supplements that healed ALL the issues I was experiencing. On another occasion after experiencing a traumatic event, Monica helped me again with great success. She is a brilliant practitioner. If you’ve got a chronic mystery illness or doctors have told you it’s all in your head, Monica will get to the bottom of it and help you get well. Seriously, just book her. Now!Meg Haworth, Ph.D.Transpersonal Psychology & Nutrition

De
Review №13

“Thank you Monica for the Treat the Source program. I was so skeptical about the validity of the content for this course. I have been listening to Monica for a while and have been on the fence about purchasing the course. But, as I listened to Monica tell her story and how she was going through almost the same symptoms and issues as me. I had to take the plunge and purchase the course. I am so glad I did... It has deeply improved my life and I now can focus on things I like to do, instead of things I HAVE to do. I feel more calm and serene throughout the day and I wake up with a smile on my face as I know that first thing in the morning I am going to do something for me and something I love. I started meditating more consistently and I started drawing, which I’ve been wanting to get back to for a long time. Along, with getting my joy back in my life. I am now sleeping better and my digestion is better due to improving my nutrition using the techniques Monica gave in the course. My home is refreshed. The most surprising element of detoxing your home was the amount of electronic equipment that we all have lying around, all of which is the norm these days. It is truly frightening when you see the impact of these on your environment. What are all these modern gadgets doing to us and our family, while we live with them 24/7?It is scary once you delve into the truths about organic, pesticides, EMF etc and once you start on this path there is no going back. I am grateful to have learned the 3 pillars taught in the Treat the Source ecourse and I have taken back my health and my home.”

kr
Review №14

Monica is a healer. She has helped so many people already, including myself. Her knowledge and expertise is what our world needs more of. Personally having gone through the horror of mysteries illness herself, she has incorporated compassion into her education to guide you through your own healing. Making it feel more one on one and personalized, even being via internet. Her fun motivational energy is contagious. She gives you hope. No one ever said healing would be easy, finding Monica has made this journey so much more manageable and less stressful! She gets it. She also get straight to the point. I’m so excited to be a part of her Treat The Source conference of FB, to see what more I can learn and gain to continue down my path of healing. I highly recommend joining her conference if you have ever had to experience any kind of chronic illness, mystery or not! She has the answers and they really work!! I just recently started Monica’s program, which has been the start to finally finding and achieving complete health. I suffered from all of the mystery illnesses black mold causes. Things like extreme depression, severe fatigue, memory loss, MS pain, thyroid and hormonal problems, insane anxiety, insomnia, severe acne, random severe food allergies, digestive problems, the list goes on. Doctors sent me in circles for years. I couldn’t be more grateful to finally have found someone to guide me to healing the original cause of my symptoms!! This has been such a life changing experience for me!! I can’t thank you enough Monica! I highly recommend this amazing woman! Whether you join her conferences or take her course you won’t regret it.

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  • Address:12304 Santa Monica Blvd #216, Los Angeles, CA 90025, United States
  • Site:https://monicahershaft.com/
  • Phone:+1 323-977-8266
Categories
  • Naturopathic practitioner
  • Alternative medicine practitioner
  • Health consultant
  • Holistic medicine practitioner
  • Homeopath
  • Nutritionist
Working hours
  • Monday:10am–7pm
  • Tuesday:10am–6pm
  • Wednesday:10am–6pm
  • Thursday:10am–5pm
  • Friday:1–6pm
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:10am–6pm
Highlights
  • Women-led:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Planning
  • Appointments recommended:Yes
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