Testimonials

“I was delighted to see Marianna Paulson on the Career Development Conference roster of speakers recently and just had to attend her session. I have been a fan of the HeartMath Group but I hadn’t activated the information in my daily life until I met Marianna. She presented Stress: Getting to the Heart of the Matter – How Stress Touches Many Aspects of Your Core Competencies. In a morning session, I learned about heart rthyms and the effects of stress on the mind and body in countless ways, including the myriad of chemicals released in our bodies.

I knew stress was bad but I didn’t fully understand to what level. What I loved about Marianna’s presentation was that it was factual; based on scientific studies about stress combined with her personal story on living with Rheumatoid Arthritis and the improvement she achieved with the techniques.

Her presentation was informative and engaging … so much so that it prompted me to strike up a conversation after the session. I have since met with her and bought the emwave® PSR, which is a fantastic tool!

Throughout, Marianna has been a delight providing helpful tips and gently coaching me to ‘live in the green.’ She exemplifies what she teaches, is passionate about it and is truly a genuine ‘heartfelt’ person.

I think there is no better coach than someone who is passionate about what they are doing, and Marianna is one of them! I highly recommend Marianna if you want an eye-opening, informative presentation on stress and/or if you want a personal coach who will work with you until you have mastered the techniques to facilitate improvement in your life. Marianna has a way of gently bringing it home … straight to the heart!”
Cathy Lambregts – Vancouver, B.C.

"I found the session, 'Stress – Getting to the Heart of the Matter' by Marianna Paulson to be both informative and invigorating. The information was detailed, well-presented and provided opportunities to engage the participants with hands-on activities. I was inspired both personally and professionally to learn more on this topic and will use the techniques outlined to cope with stress in my daily life."
Janice Adams - Manager/Employment Counsellor - Fort Nelson Employment Services - Fort Nelson, BC

"Marianna gave my students an informative presentation on handling stress. They found it useful and enjoyable, and her demonstration was dramatic."
Carol Tulpar - Instructor - Vancouver Community College

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“The great thing about Marianna Paulson is her ability to gauge your personal needs and requirements and cater her service to those needs. I had a hectic schedule and Marianna was very understanding and patient with me. This stress-free process created an ideal learning environment. Marianna also truly cared for my results and was genuinely happy for my success. Thank you, Marianna!"
Tak Kawana
Ballistic Arts Media Studios Inc.
www.ballisticarts.com | 604.724.8307

"Recently, my 10 year old was in the “Creartfully Yours” program offered by Marianna. What we've seen in his test scores after the first session, was truly amazing. All subjects have increased their grades from a C to an A. Now, after 3 sessions with Marianna, we are convinced that it is right for us to invest in this work further, to bring our child to his full potential. We couldn't be more grateful for the improvement we've seen in his work & for Marianna's support & care. For us, the results were immediate. I think it's worth a try for everyone. Thank you."
A mom in Langley, B.C.

"I started receiving coaching from Marianna Paulson 8 months following a major vehicle accident. At the time, my feelings of anxiety and anger were high and I was noticing my heart racing on a daily basis. I was unable to control this physiological reaction which further increased my anxiety.

I found the HeartMath techniques simple and easy to learn and when I practised them I quickly noticed a decrease in my emotional arousal . What I like most about the techniques is that I can use them anywhere and anytime and that it gives me control.

At the moment, I am receiving counselling therapy and I think that knowing how to use the HeartMath techniques is increasing my receptivity to this other method of treatment.
Marianna was very helpful and supportive. She made me feel that she could relate to me and understand what I was going through."
Diane S. - B.C.

Dear Marianna;

I just wanted to encourage you this morning... the passion you have towards helping others to manage their stress is so appreciated! Some times when things are slow in business it is hard for us to remain centered in the passion and truths we know to be so valuable...difficult to be patient and wait for those persons the universe will undoubtedly send our way. You have a huge investment in your company...and I know it can be trying to have this life changing knowledge...but where are the people you need to share it with? So... I am encouraging you in this slow time to re-energize yourself, perhaps take in some new learning...trust in your- self that what knowledge you now know is of great benefit to share to others... I believe it will happen for you.

I thought of how thankful I was to again know these techniques during a particularly stressful week. My dad was admitted to emergency, with hemoraging Monday evening. I was not notified until Wednesday evening via a call from my father in which the call got dropped. I only knew he was in Emergency... after an hour and a half of thinking the worst - not knowing what to do....and in almost panic mode... I stopped to do the techniques! Amazing how I began to cope with the stress better! I even had an emerg root canal thrown into the mix, and then I gave blood for my dad's transfusion on Friday! With all the extra activities and events thrown into the past few days I quite honestly don't know if I could of coped without the emWave and the techniques! So, I just had to email you and say thank you to you for making it possible for me to sail (or should I say "breath and feel") through the stressful events of this past week...without your passion and dedication I would not of been able to handle the stressful events as well as I did....the ER nurses commented, "you sure seem calm in the midst of all the chaos you've been through this week" I gave them your Change of Heart pamphlet and card!

So once again Marianna, a big thank you to you for being willing to share your passion!
Sincerely; M. Thompson, Chiropractic Assistant - Burnaby, BC

"I'd like to thank you for the techniques you coached me through in my 5 week learning session of HeartMath! I learned a lot about myself during that time and what brings me joy and what does not.

I was in the process of starting my own business, becoming an empty nester, dealing with an elder parent and all the other stresses of a 46 year old wife, mother, sister, girlfriend and community volunteer.

The techniques I’ve learned thru HearthMath have helped calm me down under pressure and make decisions with more clear, level headed thinking. I use the Emwave to check in and make sure I am able to remain calm over a certain period of time. This is not only enabling me to make proper, wiser decisions and communicate in a more intelligent, mature way, it is also good for my body health wise. I need to take care of myself in order to be there for the rest of my family and make my business a success.

Thank you, Marianna, for the invaluable time we’ve spent over the last couple of months. I’ve been able to open my mind to experience so much more learning that I need to achieve in order for my dreams to become realities!" - Warmest regards,
Sue Holley -Chilliwack, B.C.
Driving Miss Daisy Services and Transprtation
“Accompanying you to a fuller life"
604-302-0479
www.drivingmissdaisy.net

"I've been plagued with high blood pressure averaging 190/100 for over a year. After working with Marianna and practising the techniques and using the emWave PSR® consistently for 5 days, my BP has come down to 142/84. That's the best it has been for a long time!"
D. G. - D.C. - Burnaby, B.C.

"I have had had high blood pressure, averaging 150/88 for the past 5 years. My doctor had prescribed an increase of my BP meds from 5 mg to 10mg, but I convinced her to let me try one of the techniques Marianna showed me in combination with the use of the emWave PC®. After 2 weeks of faithful practice, suffice to say, that the doctor was pleasantly surprised at my new average of 133/72. Best of all, I don't have to take the increased dose of BP medication! In fact, after only 3 months, I have been able to cut down on them some more.

I have had an increase in energy, fewer out-bursts over minor things, & my memory has improved. My husband has noticed I appear less irritable or on edge. I have been able to increase my exercise routine and finally have been able to drop a few pounds. I find under the stresses of day to day life, especially in the crisis situations, I find myself using the techniques and finding that I am able to handle the situations more rationally and with less physical and emotional effects on my mind, spirit and body…I use much less energy in these situations.

The emWave PC has changed my approach to the stresses of day to day living in such a positive way that it motivates me to be faithful to maintain this technique as a part of my daily routine."
M. Thompson,Chiropractic Assistant - Burnaby, BC

"This programme has helped my 9 year old daughter feel more confident. She is having less anxiety during tests and has improved her grades. Thank you so much for your kind, gentle approach, Marianna."
Nicola Butler – Richmond, B.C.

"Until I talked to Marianna Paulson it would have never crossed my mind that a few words and exercises could destroy the barriers we create in our brain. These barriers which block us from seeing the right direction into solving the problems and obstacles life puts in our way.

This exactly what happened to me, I am at a point of my life where there are too many urgent and important issues to be addressed., all I was doing is going round and round in a tight circle . Thanks to Marianna and her exercises I was able to direct my brain activity into the direction of solving rather than the suffering attitude."
Fatma Mohammad – www.blissorganics.ca

"This program has boosted my confidence. I have more energy from using the emWave! Things have changed a lot. I am more confident in school. I am smiling more and speaking more. I have worked out problems with my friends. Thank you."
Jessica B., age 9

How did these sessions benefit you?
I can recognize when I am in a stressful situation and now have the tools in place to look at it in a different light.

What did you like best about the sessions?
The open discussions about the different stressful situations with positive feed back and suggestions of different techniques to also try next time.

In March of 2008 I was traveling to Denver for business to advise a client on their installation of a new 911 system. I was traveling under the NAFTA agreement that requires all my paper work be in place when crossing the border; there are many articles on the Internet on this matter and the bottom line is it depends on the US Immigration Officer to allow you entry. In this situation the plane ticket was purchased, hotel room booked and meetings scheduled with the client. At the airport the US Border Guard asked me to take all my paper work and see the US Immigration Officer the moment of truth has arrived and one that I find the most stressful.

Fortunately the week before I met Marianna and she explained some HeartMath breathing techniques to help relieve the stress; I breathed and breathed for the next hour while the Officer interviewed me, checked my references and I waited…... With a happy ending I made the plane with 15 minutes to spare. Thank You, Marianna.
Chuck Thompson - 911 Subject Matter Expert - Burnaby, BC

“You have a GREAT personality for this work, Marianna. Your heartfelt attitude and gratitude accompanies all your messages and your persona. I especially admire your determination to bring this to children who wouldn't otherwise be able to afford it.”
D.S. - Coquitlam, B.C.

“Thanks for helping me through this!!! It wouldn't have happened without your encouragement!”
C.S. - Thunder Bay, Ont.

"I would recommend Marianna Paulson’s Change of Heart Stress Solutions in a heartbeat! In an hour, she taught me a simple technique to reduce stress and increase my creativity. With her coaching, a change of heart becomes a chance for a new lease on life."
Lilianne Fuller - Free Lance Writer - Langley, B.C

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