Frequently Asked Questions

The human body, in its balanced state, is self-healing. When you provide it the nutrition it needs, digest and assimilate it, efficiently remove waste, nourish exhausted body systems, and deal with emotional stress, it becomes balanced and self-healing. Therefore, many times, the symptoms of chronic illness disappear. What can happen with your body when normal function is returned is amazing.

The first consultation is scheduled for two hours. Before that, we emailed a signs and symptoms survey and a client intake form. You will also have completed the 24 urinalyses. When we meet, we complete a structural evaluation and a homeostatic nutritional assessment. Additionally, we may include the emotional questionnaire at this time.

The Food Enzyme Institute is a postgraduate educational program approved by the State of Wisconsin Educational Approval Board. The seminar material is the work of Howard F. Loomis, Jr., DC, FIACA. Dr. Loomis has combined the work of food enzyme pioneer Edward Howell, MD, with his many years of clinical experience to develop this Diploma and certification program. 

Everyone is unique, and each person’s experience will vary. However, many clients report that their digestive disturbances and other symptoms are relieved within days, sometimes just a few meals.  

The 24-hour urinalysis screening procedure is today's best early warning system. While allopathic medicine utilizes blood work to identify problems, we utilize a unique process of examining the urine to determine what is happening at a cellular level. 

This procedure is very useful for the Digestive Health Practitioner. It can assist to evaluate and answer many questions. It can help to determine what dietary changes need to be made to alleviate nutritional stress on the body, which food enzymes would be most efficient to improve pre-digestion, which digestive organs are stressed if your digestive system is struggling to process carbohydrates, proteins, fats, fruits or vegetables; and is the colon properly eliminating waste products?

Tierra Wellness Center LLC primarily recommends a professional line of supplements from Enzyme Formulations, Inc. From EFI: “Our products are manufactured exclusively by manufacturers in the United States that have been certified FDA GMP compliant by an independent third party. GMP stands for Good Manufacturing Practices, guidelines drafted by the Food and Drug Administration specifically for the dietary supplement industry. 

We understand that life happens, but to be respectful to all our clients, if you are late for an appointment, the allotted time will be maintained.  We request a 24-hour notice for cancellations. Missed appointments will not be refunded or charged at full price (or be deducted from program sessions). Cancellations less than 24-hours’ notice will result in a $25.00 charge.