I started seeing Tara when I was in a pretty deep depression. It was the main reason for seeking out her help – Yes, I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, but controlling blood sugar and losing a few pounds were prioritized behind stabilizing my moods. The effects of changing my diet were immediate and astounding. I dealt with a particularly stressful time at work with grace that amazed me. I’m not going to lie – it was tough. I really truly love a lot of things that I shouldn’t eat! But I saw how much better I truly felt when I avoided sugar, gluten and dairy. My energy increased. My depression and anxiety decreased. My tolerance for stress grew, as she gave me tools to deal with it. Tara is a rare mix of just enough kindness and just enough toughness. She really understood when I faltered but she had high expectations that motivated me to follow the plan! I am writing this about two months after finishing and I can tell you that the knowledge and tools she gave me will be mine for life. I described it to a friend recently like this: the pendulum was far far to the extreme right, then with her help it swung way over to the far left. As soon as I was not accountable to her directly, I let it slide back toward the other side, and man, did I feel it!! So now, the pendulum has settled halfway left of centre and I am so happy with that. I accept that I can’t eat or live perfectly all the time but I am committed to maintaining the majority of the lifestyle changes she has taught me. The lasting effect is that my inner voice now has an awesome Australian accent!

“I started feeling like things weren’t right back in late 2015. I had recently turned 35. Out of nowhere I began to hold onto extra weight and my acne went bananas. I was trying to balance fatigue as well. In July 2019 I began working with Tara. I’ll never forget the relief when I received Tara's notes explaining everything. All my results. All the mystery behind why I felt the way I did. Finally! Some Answers!!!!! Tara put together a personalized protocol to begin my healing ASAP. It’s now been 2 (almost 3) months that I’ve been following my protocol. I’m happy to report that I’ve lost 10lbs within the 1st month and a half. My energy levels are 100% better than they were. I am now eating better, and sleeping better. My last menstrual cycle was a dream! I’m pretty amazed! Back in 2015 when my acne got really bad, I also began getting intense eczema on both hands. I’m thrilled to say that after 4 years of battling eczema, my hands are now clear! This happened on my second month after starting my protocol. I’m just so thankful. I’m putting this together in hopes that people can see what a blessing it was to work with Tara Thorne. How her knowledge of nutrition and how the body works, was crucial in my turn around.. If your in the fence or feel like nothing will work, please consult with her. I feel blessed to have found her”.

I approached Tara after years of aches and pains (fibromyalgia), chronic headaches, gut issues, iron deficiency, PMT and low energy. I needed to take pain relief regularly to get through my day. Tara knew exactly what I needed to repair my fatigued body and now I’m pain-free. I haven’t had to take pain relief for so long now and I don’t wake up feeling like I need to be oiled! I’ve learned how powerful good, nutritious food can be for my mind and my body

I’ve been working with Tara for about 6 months via the Hive and have also done some precision testing per her recommendations (Dutch Test and GI Map testing). I’m 38 years old, live a busy life as a full time financial professional and was starting to experience the exact same symptoms and issues my mother had when she was my age…this was a major turning point for me when I decided I needed to get to the root of my issues, not just mask them. Tara and I have spent the last few months using a combination of food choices and supplementation to address the primary gut infection (h.pylori) and help my body detox from all the estrogen. Follow up testing shows that h.pylori is gone and that my markers for gut inflammation and difficulty detoxing estrogen have come WAY down. I’m also experiencing regular, normal periods, no breast pain and no headaches!! We recently re-ran the GI map testing again and will tackle some secondary disbiosis issues that very commonly lurk under the primary issues. I am also going to start implementing Tara’s recommendations for better/more sleep and stress management to allow my body to shed the excess weight. The support in the Hive is awesome, and it’s a great place to get real, point-in-time answers from Tara instead of just crossing my fingers and googling important health questions. I am so pleased with Tara’s thorough and precise process and her kind and thoughtful approach. I know I’m on the right track and implementing foods, supplements and lifestyle choices that specifically are geared for me and my issues. I only wish that I had found Tara sooner!

My health issues were getting the better of me so I started working with Tara as a one on one client and also as a member of the Hive. In that time I have made significant improvements in not only my health but my understanding of my body and how life and food affect it. Making health a top priority seemed like an overwhelming task that would require considerable willpower. Going it alone was something I had already been doing, but it was harder than it needed to be, took significantly longer to reach my goals, and was a lonely journey. With Tara as my coach and biggest cheerleader, I found navigating the muddy waters that much easier. Tara devise a treatment plan that was way more thorough than I would have ever designed for myself. If I faltered or had questions she was always there to answer them and the Hive certainly helps. If you are dedicated to making positive steps towards reclaiming your best self, I would highly recommend Tara’s services and the Hive.

I had always avoided stool testing (yuck!) until my DUTCH test showed issues with my cortisol levels and metabolism pointing Tara to suggest the GI Map to catch gut infections that may be causing the cortisol issues. The GI Map stool test was really not as bad as I had expected…. And, after dealing with the gut infections, my cortisol evened out! Doing the DUTCH test also showed me what my DIM supplement was doing for my body. I highly recommend the DUTCH and GIMap testing!

“I’ve always had challenges maintaining a healthy weight. I’m constantly fluctuating because I’ll do a drastic eating and exercise program that can’t be maintained long-term. Tara’s program was perfect for me. I learned so much about how to eat properly. I never felt like I was depriving myself of anything. It was the opposite actually! When I eat now I feel like I’m nourishing my body and mind. No more bloat, discomfort…my clothes fit great. I even dropped to a size I haven’t been since I was a teenager. Tara is fabulous! If you want to live a happier and healthier life, she’s your girl.”

“I just completed the Six Week Slim Down and it was one of the best healthy living decisions I have ever made! Not only did I lose 10 lbs in six weeks (and still losing), but my energy and mood have improved, and my chronic, year-round allergy symptoms have all but disappeared! Tara consistently went above and beyond to answer questions and troubleshoot challenges while on the program – it’s so clear that she is passionate about her work and is an expert in her field! With a few tweaks, I am now committed to eating the way Tara taught me for life!”

“My health issues were getting the better of me so I started working with Tara as a one on one client and also as a member of the Hive. In that time I have made significant improvements in not only my health but my understanding of my body and how life and food affect it. Making health a top priority seemed like an overwhelming task that would require considerable willpower. Going it alone was something I had already been doing, but it was harder than it needed to be, took significantly longer to reach my goals, and was a lonely journey. With Tara as my coach and biggest cheerleader, I found navigating the muddy waters that much easier. Tara devise a treatment plan that was way more thorough than I would have ever designed for myself. If I faltered or had questions she was always there to answer them and the Hive certainly helps. If you are dedicated to making positive steps towards reclaiming your best self, I would highly recommend Tara’s services and the Hive.”

“3 Years after having my second child I felt exhausted, out of energy, experiencing terrible nausea each month around ovulation and the final straw: acne. My doctor and derm's only suggestion was to go on the birth control pill – which I was not going to do. I wanted to treat the cause, not the symptoms. Working with Tara was eye opening and motivating. We completed a GI map and DUTCH hormone test which showed some underlying gut and hormone issues. After addressing these issues with Tara I’m so much higher in energy, I'm sleeping better, I've lost 8 lbs and my skin is starting to calm. When working on something as priceless as your health you want a practitioner that is as passionate as you are – and Tara is! You can tell she is doing this because she loves it and she thrives on continually educating herself so she can bring the best result to her clients.” 

Tara is amazing! She is incredibly smart and perceptive, and does the deep digging to get to the root of what is causing your symptoms. She is not afraid of doing more research and educating herself if there is something she doesn't know or is unsure of either. In the few months she worked with me I felt more supported and listened to than I had from anyone else, she helped me feel a hundred times better, and even helped me have a more positive outlook on life as well by helping me with mindfulness. She cares about your body and your mind, and I know she truly cares about getting you wholy well. She truly has a gift! 

I have worked with many functional medicine practitioners over the years trying to get to the root cause of my hormonal imbalance and autoimmune issues. Tara's knowledge of hormones and nutrition combined, helped me to lower my thyroid antibodies and lose about 7 lbs along the way. That may not sound like much, but this weight would not budge at all. If you're stuck and frustrated I highly recommend working with Tara. I have continued to follow her guidelines for the last year and feel great. No more midday crash, very close to my ideal weight and I'm still living life. I wish she could be my personal doctor.