Unless you have an excellent plan to upgrade your nutrition and improve your digestion, you will never be able to gain your highest level of health. General health problems or systemic disease processes can be reversed and healed with good nutrition and internal cleansing. All of our Nutrition, Internal Cleansing & Retreats programs begin with a Health and Nutrition Assessment, individually tailored by staff nutritionist, Anusha Amen-Ra, C.N.C.

Holistic Health & Nutrition Assessment

(by telephone or in-office): $150.00
(Students, Seniors or Unemployed - $120.00)

Follow-up Assessment at 4 weeks / 60 mins: $75.00
Follow-up Assessment at 8, 12, & 24 weeks / 30 mins: $50.00
Jump-start Package Health & Nutrition Assessment, pH Tape, and Kidney Cleanse: $290.00 (save $75.00)
Premium Jump-start Package (includes the above plus Live Blood Analysis) $360.00

Concerned about your health? Don't want to be a victim of a polluted environment? A holistic health and nutrition assessment looks at all the factors affecting your health, including the food you eat and your exposure to toxicity. This is done through a review of your medical background, the symptoms that you experience and the food that you eat. During your Assessment you will be asked things about your medical background and exposure to drugs, both recreational and those prescribed by a doctor. We will also look at exposure to toxicity found in your environment that may contribute to issues of ill health.

You will also be asked to rate the frequency and severity of symptoms that you experience. You will be asked information about the food you eat, including what you eat and how often you might eat it in a day, week, month or year. With this information (which may also include pH testing of your urine and saliva), I will be able to tell you what foods you should be eating, what foods you should be avoiding and what your plans should be for healing yourself. This may include solutions to improve your digestive health and food quality, as well as suggestions on how to deal with specific health issues and further cleansing.

Your assessment takes 1 ½ hours. Follow up appointments are scheduled 4 weeks, 8 weeks,12 and 24 weeks after the initial appointment. This can be done over the phone or in person at the healing center. Great care and time is taken to get a complete and whole picture of your state of wellness. This information also will be used as you proceed through future programs, so that your consultant will be familiar with the unique aspects of your health. If you would like to begin your own Self Healing Program with a Health and Nutritional Assessment call our office at 707-987-0673 or e-mail anusha@sacredspaceretreats.com

Live Blood Analysis

 

Is your blood stream like a flowing river or a stagnant swamp? Your blood is the river of life that runs through your body. Using a tiny drop of blood you will see the results immediately on a video monitor. This test is sure to give you the "wow" you need to get motivated on healing yourself. You can also have your blood stream images videotaped for future reference.

Live Blood Analysis $125.00

pH Testing

pH testing is done with pH or litmus paper and is done by you in your own home. pH testing of urine and saliva should be done for 3-4 days (preferably four) to establish a baseline for one's acid /alkaline levels. This can give information about how well one is digesting their food as well as how acid or alkaline the residue is from the food that is eaten. One should test both urine and saliva at least 3 times a day, with the first morning urine being a very important indicator of how systemically (throughout the body) acid or alkaline a person's tissues and bodily fluids are. The other two tests can be done typically mid-afternoon and in the evening.

In addition to one's food record, this can be another assessment tool your nutritionist uses to determine your overall state of wellness. Also by establishing what your baseline is at the start of your program you can then retake your pH near the end of your program to determine how effective your program is at balancing your acid /alkaline levels. You can obtain pH tape either from our office, a medical supply store or your local health food store. If you have any additional questions regarding pH testing, your nutritionist will answer these during your health assessment.

pH Testing $15.00

Heart Rate Variabiltiy Testing

Heart rate variability ( HRV) is a measure of the variation in the length of time from one heart beat to the next. Variation in heart rate is controlled by interaction between two components of the autonomic nervous system ( ANS) , the brains's autonomic system of control over functions such as heart rate, blood pressure and digestive function: the sympathetic or fight or flight component, and the parasympathetic or "rest" and digest" component. The sympathetic component is often compared to the accelerator of a car, and the parasympathetic to its brakes. As with a literal car, both components need to be forthcoming in tandem for the system as a whole to work safely and effectively.

HRV is viewed as a very important physiological measure due to its ability to predict cardiac mortality and morbidity and the development of other life-threatening conditions. It can also serve as an effective gauge of physical vitality and performance and aid in diagnosis of a variety of disorders such as panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder or other mood disorders such as depression.

In general a higher HRV measure is considered desirable. Fluctuations in heart rate are a sign that the brain is responding appropriately to changes in internal and external stimuli, while lack of variation from one beat to the next is an indication that the normal push and pull of the healthy ANS is not functioning as it should.

Again, the car metaphor helps to illustrate the point. When you are driving a car, the application of the accelerator and brakes should vary from one moment to the next depending on changes in traffic terrain, and other conditions. If you use the accelerator too much, you will be driving too fast when, for example approaching a red light at an intersection. If you apply the brakes too much you will be driving too slowly when for example merging onto a freeway. Either kind of imbalance can lead to a serious accident.

Heart disease is the most common health issue that most people face. The first sign of a heart attack is sudden death. Years of abuse from medications, drugs, food, alcohol, and smoking may have placed a toll on your body. Your challenge now is to not just stop taking these harmful things but to also heal yourself of your past health transgressions. Through understaning HRV we can see ahead of time whether you are at risk of a stress induced cardiac incident and plan accordingly in your ecovery process.

Saliva Hormone Testing 

Why hormone testing? A primary marker of the aging process in both men and women is reduction in normal hormone levels which is responsible in large part for infertility, decreased energy and muscle strength, loss of libido, and an increase in the symptoms of menopause.
Hormone levels can be also be related to the symptoms of PMS, sleep disorders, menopause, andropause, osteoporosis, sex hormone imbalance, and heart health. Instead of a prescription of Viagra you may want to try a more holistic alternative such as hormone testing and rebalancing.

Why saliva? Saliva collection is simple, noninvasive and can be performed in the privacy of ones home. The sample is sent by mail to the laboratory. The results will be sent to the individual or the referring practitioner within five working days following receipt of the sample.

Who should be tested for Hormone levels?

Those concerned about decreasing hormone levels.
Cycling women experiencing PMS symptoms that may be related to a hormonal imbalance.
Pre and postmenopausal women concerned with their estradiol and progesterone levels for replacement considerations.
Those wishing to monitor their hormone levels following replacement therapy (oral, sublingual or topical), and subsequently regulate their supplements levels.
Men concerned with their sexual drive and testosterone levels.
Those with sleep disorders that wish to know their natural melatonin levels.
Those with stress related disorders, fatigue, depression, and immune weakness.

Indications of Hormonal Imbalances

Chronic stress and related health problems
Lack of vitality and energy.
Muscle and joint pain.
Migraine headaches
Osteoporosis
Sleep disturbances
Poor memory
Alcohol Intolerance
Stress maladaption
Low sex drive
Low body temperature.

Adrenal Stress Panel

The adrenal hormones, cortisol and DHEA-SO4, are directly involved in the body's growth, immune response, and cardiovascular function. Cardiovascular disease, chronic fatigue, depression, and osteoporosis are some of the conditions that result from adrenal hormone imbalance. They affect carbohydrate, protein and lipid metabolism, act as anti-inflammatory agents, modulate thyroid function and help in stress related conditions.

The adult Adrenal Stress Panel examines 6 samples for cortisol and 3 samples for DHEA-SO4.
The cost of this panel is $ 95.00 US + shipping.

The adolescent (ages 8-14) Adrenal Stress Panel examines 6 samples for cortisol and 3 for DHEA-SO4. A pre-paid collection kit may be obtained from the laboratory.
The cost of this panel is $95.00 US +shipping.

The pediatric (ages (0-7) Adrenal Stress Panel examines 5 samples for cortisol.
The cost of this panel is $70.00 US +shipping.

Sample Collection Times
Cortisol is collected at 8AM, Noon, 4pm, 8pm, Midnight and 4am
DHEA-SQ4 is collected at 8 am 8pm and Midnight.

Female Circadian Panel

The Female Circadian Panel is designed to give the physician a snapshot of the current hormonal status over a 24hour period. Cycling women need to include the calendar menses day along with time of day the specimen is taken for proper laboratory reference range matching.

The Female Circadian Panel examines 6 samples for cortisol, 3 samples for DHEA-SO4, 4 samples for melatonin and 1 sample for estradiol, progesterone and testosterone.
A prepaid collection kit is available from the laboratory.
The cost of this panel is $225.00 includes shipping.

Sample Collection Times
Estradiol, progesterone and testosterone are collected at 8 am
Cortisol is collected 8 am, noon, 4pm, 8pm, Midnight, and 4 am.
DHEA is collected at 8 am, 8pm, Midnight
Melatonin is collected at 8 am, 8pm, midnight and 4 am.

Female Hormone Panel

Both PMS sufferers and postmenopausal women usually experience significant health changes. Many of the conditions associated with PMS and menopause can be corrected with natural replacement and /or nutritional therapies. The key to successful supplementation is assessing the individual by performing baseline and follow up evaluation of their hormone status.

The Female Hormone Panel examines 7 samples for estradiol and progesterone, 1 sample for testosterone, 6 samples for cortisol, 4 samples for melatonin and 3 samples for DHEA-SO4. A prepaid collection kit is available from the laboratory. The cost of this comprehensive profile is $275.00 US + shipping.

New cycle definition
For cycling (menstruating) women your new cycle begins the day your bleeding starts.
For menopausal women day 2 is the day you start collecting your samples.

Sample Collecting Times
Estradiol and progesterone are collected at 8 am on days 2,10,12,14,16,18 and 14 of the cycle
Cortisol is collected on day 2 at 8 am, noon, 4pm, 6pm, midnight, and 4 am.
DHEA is collected on day 2 at 8am, 8pm and midnight.
Melatonin is collected on day 2 at 8am, 8pm, midnight, and 4am.
Testosterone is collected on day 2 at 8 am.

Male Hormone Panel

The Male Hormone Panel examines 1 sample for progesterone and estradiol, 6 samples for cortisol, 4 samples for melatonin, 4 samples for testosterone and 3 samples for DHEA-SO4. All samples are collected throughout the same day and at designated times. This allows for adrenal stress and melatonin circadian evaluation.

A prepaid collection kit is available from the laboratory.
The cost of this comprehensive profile is $225.00 US includes shipping.

Sample Collection Times
Testosterone is collected at 8am, noon, 8pm and midnight.
Progesterone and estradiol are collected at 8am
Cortisol is collected at 8am, noon, 4pm, 8pm, midnight, and 4am
DHEA is collected at 8am, 8pm and Midnight
Melatonin is collected at 8am, 8pm, midnight, and 4am.

Once determined we can custom formulate products based on the results from the Hormone panel tests.
These custom formulations cost $65.00 + shipping for a 2oz. Jar (enough for 1 month supply).

Contact Sacred Space Healing Center to order your hormone test panel. This includes collection kits, which will be sent to you.

Biography of Anusha Amen-Ra, C.N.C

Anusha Amen-Ra anusha@sacredspaceretreats.com is a Nutrition Consultant specializing in internal cleansing and detoxification. His certification from the Institute for Educational Therapy now Bauman College includes Diet Counseling, Nutrition Education and Clinical Nutrition. Mr. Amen-Ra has personal clients worldwide and his organizational clients include 24-Hour Fitness, the AIDS Project of the East Bay, Walden House Adolescent Residential Facility and Breast Cancer Awareness Planning Committee of Bayview-Hunters Point. Prior to opening his nutrition consultancy, Anusha worked in Biomedical Diagnostic sales for Curtin Matheson Scientific, managed the Good Earth a vitamin/ health food store , and was a U.S. military officer. He holds two B.A. degrees from the University of South Florida and his travels include the Philippines, Europe, Egypt and India. Anusha has been in private practice for 15 years and is the Director of Sacred Space Healing Center.

Testimonials

 

"When I first found Sacred Space Healing Center I weighed 152 lbs, had zero energy, and was on a high dose of medication for depression. Now, a mere 6 months later, I weigh 111, have boundless energy, and haven't take medication of any kind in 4 months. Anusha's consultaion, and continuous caring and contact, have made my dream of health a reality. His nutritional analysis, and subsequent kidney cleanse, were the jumpstart I needed to achieve my goals. This, combined with the amazing classes, wonderful massages, and - the icing on the cake - the sauna (complete with surrounding garden), make Sacred Space a remarkable place which enables a person to renew their whole self. Their teachers are talented and nurturing, and the classes are varied and abundant. Every visit is calming and centering - a reminder to take one's time in life. Sacred Space is truly an oasis is this city, and one which every person interested in attaining a new level of health should visit. Currently, I am looking forward to going through the fasting retreat they offer but, in the meantime, every visit is like a mini-retreat in itself."

Sky G. 5/25/03

The kidney cleanse has effected me from the first day! Since Day 1 there is no burning in my urine. The urgency to urinate is gone and the flow is strong. I have been getting "cleansing headaches" however & I just drink more water & breathe. Contrary to the foods I eat, my vibration is generally high; I am sure that it why I am responding so quickly. I have already made diet changes & have began to crave healthier foods again & I get more in balance with my Higher Self (again). I am so glad! It feels good!

T.Scroggs
Oakland, CA
7/14/03

March 11, 2003

Dear Mr. Amen-Ra

I hope this letter finds you well. My name is Brent and I attended your Internal Makeover Program presentation on Friday , February 28th at Sacred Space Healing Center. Your presentation was informative and added a tremendous amount of information and structure to what I have researched and tried concerning detoxification. For years I have wanted to embark on a comprehensive detoxification program but always seemed to lack the structure, confidence and time. I feel that this time is now because it will contribute to the deep and intense personal and spiritual discoveries I am currently working with.

What attracts me most to the Internal Makeover Program is your orientation to teaching your detoxification methods as opposed to just providing instructions to follow. I especially found your thoughts on parasites and molds to me extremely revealing. More people need to hear about these toxins in our foods and bodie4s. In addition, I was drawn to your thoughts on how detoxification has both a physical and emotional component as well as how our body is already healing itself. Its integrative orientation and length of time demonstrates its ability to provide a solid base for healing and health to be achieved and maintained.

I have been a student and seeker of spiritual and physical healing and find myself to be at a crucial growing phase. By healing work has increased my awareness between emotions and long-time physical ailments. It is amazing the amount of anger one holds onto and how the body manifests and releases it. I seek to learn detoxification to help my body clear itself of old patterned perceptions as well as years of toxic chemical build-up. I feel at this moment in my life, detoxifying according to your ideas and plan will enrich my healing work by increasing my physical health as well as help me to reach deeper understandings and realizations about my existence and path.
Received: March 13th, 2003
From Brent H. of Berkeley California

Anusha Amen-Ra's nutritional advice CURED my allergies! The cost of consultation with Anusha was far less than that with an MD allergy specialist who was unable to resolve the problem. Anusha seems to have a deep and broad knowledge of many aspects of nutrition, and I highly reccomend him to anyone experiencing body pains, or seeking to improve their nutritional and healing processes. --- Steve Rabin, M.B.A. / Financial Consultant, stevegan2001@yahoo.com

Just want to introduce myself to the group (sfbayveg@yahoogroups.com), and let y'all know that I finally met one of my vegetarian heroes, John Robbins, last week...AND in San Francisco, we have a beautiful nutritionist: Anusha Amen-Ra He is pro-veg and pro-healing with an awesome spiritual practice. His internal cleansing program will rid your body of all animal flesh residue!!! I am on the program, and symptoms I've had for years are disappearing (this after seeing many, many doctors, holistic and non-holistic). I'm highly suggesting that we support this man in his mission to promote self-healing, human de-toxification, and vegetarianism; his practice is currently accepting new clients (tell your friends and family to check out his program). He is also the Director of the Sacred Space Healing Center at 776 Haight Street in the city; they have a lot of great, multi-cultural activities there. I think their web site is www.sacredspace-sf.com We are VERY blessed to have Anusha in our midst. -- Posted at sfbayveg@yahoogroups.com on Nov 17th, 2001

Somehow it's very funny:
Just image taking your shoes to shoe maker A for repair. There is one hole. One week later you fetch the shoes - the specific hole is no longer there, but there is another hole. Not very satisfying.

That's why you go to shoemaker B. Result: great repair = no more holes (ok, that is what
you expected anyway...and that's what you paid for...).
Now you visit shoemaker A and show him your shoes and he replies: oh my God a miracle, how could A manage that!!!

The best for A would be to market his service as "Shoe-Hole-Transfer-Specialist", as this is the real service he is rendering. But I doubt that he could survive on that....

It's very simple indeed: Anusha talks about health, does the same himself and once you
do it and take over responsibility for yourself the result is health - so what's the miracle about it - there is none - that's creation!

Copyright Brigitte H.
(Munich, Germany)

This program is fantastic! I have more energy than I've had in years, my skin has cleared, the aches in my joints are gone, and even my pms symptoms have gone away. Anusha is great and very down to earth! It's like having your own personal guru to guide you towards healthness and well being."

-J.G. in S.F.