Look at what inspires me to keep going!!
“The film is wonderful – the presentation is honest, clear, insightful and compassionately observed…we’re so glad you’ve been receiving so many awards and accolades for it – they are richly deserved…The film was produced with loving care – it touched me.”
– Dana M. Luebke, Artistic and Production Director, Sun Ergos, a company of Theatre and Dance (a duo of theater and dance, touring the world and chasing it by their productions for over 45 years)
“An inspiring and beautiful story … focuses on one woman’s journey. Balanced and well done. You have made a beautiful piece that suits you and Heather and will be inspirational for many people who are facing struggles in their lives.”
– Ellen Karr, Program Co-ordinator Multiple Sclerosis Society, Manitoba
“Fascinating”
– Dave Barber, Winnipeg Film Group, Cinematheque renamed to honor this great man
“The story carried a great deal of impact for me. The visuals were absolutely magnificent. So glad I can watch it in high definition format. I feel so peaceful while watching it. I’ve been watching it almost every night before I go to bed. So many parts of the film touched me… This renewed my strength.”
– Linda Jones, Iowa A really determined woman.
“We need people to put their time into things like this so we can get a new perspective. It takes people of vision to make a new way of seeing things. It was so…just so amazing.”
Ethel McMillan, 102 years old when she invited me to tea
The doc looks great, sounds great and tells a fascinating story. The product is so good that you can feel truly satisfied.
– Arthur Schafer, Phd, Medical Bioethics, U of Manitoba
“‘The Healing of Heather Garden’ is really inspiring. It meets people at many different levels – nutrition, retraining the muscles by moving them in salt water, and my favorite – Belief. Of course they are all true. Nicely crafted! I really like it!!!”
Greg Marsh, BetterEyesight.com Leader in the movement to reclaim eyesight
Very good Judith! This story has happened many times, all over America and Canada. Great work in putting it together.
– James Maskell, Founder Evolution of Medicine . Google James
“I would like to thank you for your hard work and I am thrilled to let you know your film is officially selected to be part of the second annual Chain NYC Film Festival! We are overwhelmed with the talent and couldn’t be happier to showcase your amazing film in our festival.”
– Kirk Gostkowski Artistic Director Variations Theatre Group, Festival Director Chain NYC Film Festival
Thank you for telling this story so sweetly and compassionately. This work is so very important, meaningful and inspiring. What a powerful voice you are in a movement that is all about waking up, showing the power of the human spirit to overcome adversity and getting us back to wellness by changing the way we treat ourselves and each other. There is indeed a very important tipping point ahead! Heartfelt thanks to you!!
– Donna-Lynne Larsen, Director “Walk Talk Dance and Sing: The Hashimoto Project,” Awareness Festival, Santa Monica
“I thought it was quite good. It grabbed my attention and held it. The editing seems to be very well done. Music and landscape very beautiful.
I just wanted to let you know that I read your script when I got here and have been thinking about it ever since. I think it’s wonderful that you are telling this story and bringing hope to people who have been told they were hopeless.”
Linds Johnston, Nutrition Consultant
“Just wanted to tell you we watched your movie last night as a family, it was very well done, very proud of you. Makes us all want to be healthier in our daily living.”
Vickie Morrow
What a privilege to meet an amazing artist so full of light.Thank you for inspiring my day,
– Jordan Bellan, Yoga Teacher
”The Screening of your film was truly special & beautiful in so many ways. I was absolutely blown away by many parts of the evening – particularly YOU! Your words were always so gracious & sensitive & respectful – in what you said in the introduction, your warm & genuine greeting & honoring of everyone, your answers to the questions and your beautifully honed script & narration.
The images in the film were amazing & gorgeous. The message of hope & possibility was so powerful. Seeing Heather in person & how vibrant she is was a perfect cap to it all! What a brave & beautiful accomplishment for you both.”
– Margaret Tobin, MSW, University of Manitoba, Human Relations Department
“The musical was chosen with a good taste. The guitar sounds address the mood very well. I was expecting to hear the score written by one composer. In this case I don’t thing it is important because the point of your film is to tell this fantastic story and the music keeps the emotion and the mood.
Congrats again with your beautiful film!”
– Martin Ulikhanyan, Composer Armenian Symphony Orchestra
www.martinulikhanyan.com
The story couldn’t be more fascinating and thought provoking. The story of course has a very strong and hopeful message around coping with serious medical challenges…. I can see it relating in other arenas such as emotional/mental health, self-autonomy, spirituality.…
– Gajda Bogumil, Penitentiary Guard, Returning to Spirit Colleague
“I just finished viewing this documentary for the second time. I am so glad to have seen it a second time because I learned so much more. I bought the DVD because I want to view this amazing documentary many times as I know I’ll learn something new every time I view it. Congratulations on a great project.”
– Pam Campbell, Manager OT Department
“The whole theater sat in silence through the credits and after. I’m still at a loss for words. These women chose a path against the flow and gained a healthy life and a moving documentary. I will be sharing the DVD with as many people as I can. This story has been a catalyst for healing in my life since I heard of it while it was in production 6 years ago. Thank you is not enough, but it is all I have. Thank you.”
Shawna Peters, Body Talk Practitioner
“It was a real pleasure and a treat to see you and your film last night!
“You done it up real good, if you axe me! And Heather must be really pleased (and relieved, by the looks of it 😉
The one thing I didn’t mention in my email was my admiration for your incredible determination to get this important project done, Judith…and for your openness to learning how to go about it…goodonya!!!
– Norman Dugas,
“After seeing the documentary about Heather’s healing, I wanted to reach out and say hi, and thank you. For years I have been afraid to share the reality of what my life has really looked like, afraid of being labelled, rejected, dismissed….under-estimated. I am just beginning this process of speaking out. Seeing your documentary has profoundly encouraged me.
Sheena Grobb, Singer/Songwriter/Teacher, Red Shoe Music Inc.
“I found your film fascinating. I loved the fact that it was done in such a peaceful way, very calm and easy to watch. It also reconfirmed to me that I am on the right path to heal myself. Thanks for all your effort in sending me the video. “
Ursula Shbib
“It was fantastic. I was impressed not only with Heather’s story, but by the way you managed to present it, it flowed well, it was very beautifully shot, it was a great story, and it left a lot to think about. Good job. Well done. You have a lot to be proud of!
Now, my only question would be, “What’s next??”
– Susanne Newman, MD
“This film is inspiring and motivating! Whether trapped physically or mentally, this film challenges you not to accept or resign to fears that keep you from being who you are meant to be. Heathers journey shows us that we have the power to change our mind, body and spirit.”
Lupe Padilla Mitchell, Strategic Life Coach
“This documentary is the best I have ever seen about MS recovery for many reasons. First, it is short and factual. It is relevant and precise in its details and information. Heather is an amazing person, adorable and funny! It provides optimism. I bought Terry Wahls book this summer. Your show and her book are the best resources for MS I ever invested in.
In short this documentary simply gives me hope. As an MS patient you are very much alone. it means a lot to be able to lean on Heathers story. I hope you are able to spread this very uplifting piece of information to the rest of the world.”
– Anne-Grete, Denmark
“I thought the documentary was excellent. You took on a gigantic task but did an incredible job conveying the determination and the hope… and the peace. For those who can make the incredible connection between body and mind and spirit, this is powerful stuff.
– Mary Kalberg
“The visuals were absolutely magnificent…I always feel so peaceful while watching it. (So glad I bought it in Blue-ray format and can watch it in HD!!) I’ve been watching it almost every night before I go to bed – I forward to the part of the film where you begin to tell the story of how her healing started…it’s the scene of the hilly countryside with the road running through it and the next scene is a picture of the store that Heather started visiting when she met Kim. I could go on and on…
– Linda Jones, Iowa
“Your documentary has been so inspirational. We have
found ourselves on a new journey of surgery, treatment,
support, faith, positive thinking, the whole nine yards. It doesn’t matter what the malady is, it’s the how you deal with it that matters, and that’s where you three amigos come in. Thanks to all three of you for sharing your story.”
– Barry Lamb, Radio Announcer
Thank you for being our guest today. You expressed your thoughts very well. I get the sense of all those healers out there and that is so fascinating, like two parallel realities. Your film was a work of love.
– Mary Jane Easten, CKUW Radio Show host
“It’s theme of hope in the face of adversity is universal,”
– Paul Rayner, Boissevain Recorder.
“I thought you were an amazing MC/producer/public speaker/crowd handler… I want to see your film again and I want to contact a number of groups that on your behalf.”
– Petra Sumec, Artist
“This film should be seen by everyone in the United States of America!”
– Richie Jacobs, Fitness Coach, Actor, Filmmaker
“Congrats on a wonderful accomplishment. You kept all the people involved human, not “subjects”. You had lovely scene composition and time-flow, and to me, most importantly – you told a very complex and compelling story in a very simple and sympathetic manner without denigrating anyone in the process. You assumed your audience would be intelligent, caring people and presented your documentary that way. Thank you. My only question would be “what’s next ?”
Take care lovely lady.”
– Sharon Grabowsk
Great to hear from you and soooo pleased that everything is going well and your film is still picking up new fans! Honestly to us, the age of the film doesn’t matter…it’s all about the quality and content and yours is brilliant! – Co Director/ Head of Marketing Fusion International Film Festivals
Steve Grossmith, Co Director/ Head of Marketing sFusion International Film Festivals
“EXCELLENT film young lady!!! Thank you for sharing it. We will have even more stuff to talk about when I see you. YAY!!! Wow you were working on it for 8 years that’s hardcore.”
Ben Williams, Filmmaker & Film Prof at U of Winnipeg
“Wow …. Fantastic. I love it …and I am picky about my docs…who edited it? Its so good. Amazing doc.”
– Darryl Nepinak, Filmmaker
“Wow, what a fantastic job you did! Aside from the content, the photography and story line were terrific…”
– Frank Nanney
“What a great journey, a thrilling and intense documentary! Great images, fantastic storytelling, superb commentary and voiceover!!! Lots of love from Germany.”
– Andreas Knuffmann, Executive Producer, Boomerang Film Production
“This film is a must see for everyone interested in improving their health and for everyone working with patients to improve their health. Entertaining and beautifully done, the film will guide you through all the steps that we can take to have a better quality of life. Congratulations! I’m organizing a Coaching Networker Symposium and I want to invite you to present it. Great work!’
– Cloe Madanes, PhD Psychologist, Author, World Renowned Therapist, President of (Tony) Robbins-Madanes Training Centre
“After watching your film, my mom has taken a proactive approach to letting herself take time off work, and off stress. She took 6 months off being a lawyer and may just stop workin gall together. She is currently vacationing around. Thanks so much for sharing the film with me – I think she knew what she had to do, but felt burdened by her responsibilities and now she is resting up. Thanks and Contrats again!”
– Ben Mullinkosson, Director “What I Hate About Myself” best of Fest at Thin Line Documentary Festival, Denton
“Heather understood – what I have come to understand. By attending to the health promoting behaviors – she set the stage for her cells to slowly repair and rebuild. And then she did neuromuscular reeducation and repaired walking. Biology is a series of self correcting feedback loops – we need to make the environment as good as we can for our cells, and allow the self correcting physiology of our cells begin the magic. The critics will say she never had SPMS.”
– Terry Wahls, M.D. ,Professor of Medicine, University of Iowa www.terrywahls.com from wheelchair to Medial Researcher and influencer of millions with autoimmune issues; Best selling Author of The Wahls Protocol,
“The film is wonderful – the presentation is honest, clear, insightful and compassionately observed…we’re so glad you’ve been receiving so many awards and accolades for it – they are richly deserved…The film was produced with loving care – it touched me.”
– Dana M. Luebke, Artistic and Production Director, SUN.ERGOS, A COMPANY OF THEATRE AND DANCE