Chronic Illness Coach - Testimonials

“I am presently struggling with the pain, fatigue and often frustrating limitations brought on by Multiple Sclerosis.

I’ve known Tom Robinson for a long time, and working with him has really made a difference in how I think about the challenges I face and the approaches I take to make the most of my life.

Our sessions are productive, and always relevant to whatever I’m working toward at the moment.

Tom is compassionate, caring, and he is gifted at focusing his concern in ways that aren’t just tired old formulas; they make an immediate difference to me in my life.

His examples and suggestions are always informed by his knowledge of my particular illness and my hopes for living beyond it. Tom truly understands the challenges of chronic pain and illness, and he combines compassion and knowledge into understandable, workable, and effective approaches.

Working with Tom Robinson has helped me immensely.”

Susan
Glen Ellen, California

“Here are the changes I see in Susan as a result of her work with you... There is a calming in her approach to daily life. The highs and lows have become more level. Susan looks forward to working with you and seems to have a greater sense of perspective after talking to you. Her 'to-do' list is shrinking as she completes more tasks that were weighing her down by their ‘undone-ness,’ freeing her energy for other things. As you know, this has been a very hard time for her. Her mother's cancer, her own various health challenges: dental, medical, loss of balance, physical endurance, depression, all have been taking their toll. However, I can truly see in Susan a new resolve that is more sure than ever. Thanks for what you do.”

Ben (Susan’s husband)
Glen Ellen, California

“I was skeptical that there would be benefits for me from working with a chronic illness coach. I've had lupus (SLE) since birth, so I've had plenty of experience dealing with the ups and downs of my illness. I have a good relationship with my doctor and know I am a good manager of my health. What I didn't realize is how much all the other aspects of my life, including my relationships and career, were being adversely affected by lupus and my anticipation of my next lupus flare or health problem.

Tom Robinson's coaching goes much further than just health management. He motivated and guided me, in a practical, down to earth manner with enjoyable verbal exercises, to reinvent myself, let go of my fears, and become the person I wanted to be. Tom always goes for the heart and spirit of the matter, and makes it clear that through good planning and support you can live a more meaningful and rewarding life. I can't imagine anyone feeling they didn't get their money's worth from Tom's coaching.”

Susan
Seattle, Washington

“Having chronic fatigue, I looked for ways to heal myself and my doctor recommended a coach. The weekly sessions I found extremely beneficial. Being able to talk to someone not involved, who would listen and not judge me and give guidance certainly helped me put the illness into perspective. Tom has some great ideas to help overcome obstacles and I would certainly recommend that anyone suffering from a chronic illness should contact Tom. Many thanks, Tom, for your help and assisting me on my path to recovery.”

Sandy
Stonehouse, Gloucester, United Kingdom

“I want to personally thank you for the trusting space you have provided me to explore and process deep feelings during a challenging time in my life. I know it crucial to my ability to open chapters of my life that you provided unconditional support and loving guidance. Your own experiences and challenges provided me with a vessel of instantaneous understanding in which I did not have to spend time explaining, rather our sessions focused on 'the work' of healing and moving on. Your providing this trusting space, full understanding, and unconditional support was integral to my moving through toward healthy choices in my life. I am forever grateful.”

Rabi`a, Ph.D., R.N.
City Island, New York

“Since I was diagnosed with diabetes a few years ago my home and work life had become very difficult and at times unmanageable. As a result I was feeling overwhelmed and depressed. With your coaching, which was sometimes firm, sometimes gentle, often humorous, and very insightful, I’ve made major progress toward regaining my former positive outlook and have taken effective steps to rebalance my life with all the diabetes-related challenges I now have. Also, with your encouragement and support I found a wonderful new doctor, who, unlike my previous one, really listens to me.

Our coaching sessions are as important to my sustaining my health as any medical treatment I received. Thank you for the difference you made.”

Lisa
Hillsborough, New Jersey

“Tom has been not only an empathetic sounding board based on his own health challenges, but has given me exact techniques to create a solid team of medical doctors with whom I can effectively communicate and has inspired me to create a few original patient tools for others facing health challenges. His easy, calming manner allowed me a safe space to share frustrations and express some important life lessons my health has given me. By asking questions that zapped me to the heart of an issue and let me come up with my own answers, I grew in my own power to deal with medical issues. Tom’s other talents helped me clarify goals and prioritize tasks, greatly maximizing my limited energy and time. He shared internet resources for researching my condition, and his tactful but strong “patient as consumer” orientation provided me with specific strategies on how to create win/win situations with health care personnel.”

Sue
Carlsbad, California

“Before working with Tom I was feeling very overwhelmed with all the challenges I face having lupus, fibromyalgia, and Sjogren’s syndrome. I was sick a lot of the time and didn't feel like doing much when I wasn't sick. Tom's coaching helped me start making good use of the time I was well. It also helped me begin to take care of myself better so that I can have more "good time" every day. I highly recommend Tom to people with chronic illnesses.”

Pam
Santa Barbara, California

“My ulcerative colitis had me living a life of chaos and pain and the feeling that I was always having to swim upstream with "medical hell" cement on my feet. Working with Tom has cut the cement loose and provided a rowboat. I still have the stream to tackle, but Tom is helping me row the boat and sometimes we even take breaks along the shore to just relax and enjoy life. If you want someone to provide a gentle, steady, safe and supportive environment to tackle your medical issues, then I highly recommend Tom and his services.”

Julia Ferguson, Coach and Author
Orange, California

“My coaching sessions with Tom were wonderful and very helpful for me with my arthritis and other health challenges. I found him to be gentle, non-invasive, compassionate, understanding, insightful, and supportive. He gave me very practical suggestions for dealing with my main concern, which was the surgery I was facing. I recommend him highly. ”

Carol
Santa Barbara, California