Prior to coming to Twin Oaks Health, I spent more than five years with migraines, near constant vomiting, exhausted, struggling with malnutrition and increasingly worse hypothyroidism/Hashimoto's. I thought I was doing all the right things, eating okay, working out, and following what doctors recommended/prescribed., but things just weren't getting better, just worse. After completing my program with Twin Oaks Health, I have such a better understanding of how my body functions as a whole, what kinds of foods it needs, what kinds too avoid due to hidden food sensitivities, and a better picture of the issues I was previously experiencing! The doctor and staff are also incredibly supportive, empathetic and empowering. They provide so many helpful resources including very detailed blood and GI lab work, group/community chats, recipes, meal prepping help, replacement food options, exercise, mental health, and the necessary vitamins/supplements needed.This has been one of the best decisions I've made for my health and future self. Less

I was struggling with acne, poor bowel movement, sudden weight gain, and extreme fatigue and had been to my regular Doctor several times. After running a few labs they just told me I’m getting older or maybe I’m depressed. So I found Twin Oaks Health through a google search. Dr Sauer and my health coach listened to me and within a few weeks of starting the program I was seeing improvements with everything. I have learned so much and feel so much better! It was so nice to finally have someone listen to me and hear what I was saying. I highly recommend Dr Sauer and his team, especially if you are sick of feeling crappy and want to get to the root of your problem. Less

Before starting Twin Oaks Health program in January, I had acid reflux stomach pain that the medication I took once a day wasn't helping, now l have no pain and l have decrease by medication with my Dr. permission. Muscle soreness ( fibromyalgia) in my body this medication l have decreased also.What made me start this program was my health was getting worse and I wasn't doing my part in my eating habits. I knew l needed someone to get me started that had information l could understand.I have listened to a few videos about helping you lose weight but this time l was focused more on feeling better physically. Twin Oaks video got my attention and I am great full l committed. I feel much better, l have dropped at least 25 pounds or more, decreased two medication. My energy has increased so, l don't mind doing outside activities. Twin Oaks Health workers for me. My wellness coach Lori is great👍. Less

Johnathan is one the best coaches you could ask for. He doesn’t just worry about what you signed up for but actually cares about everything going on with you. Gutted health, physical health, fitness and mental health.He’s incredibly knowledgeable about everything he speaks on, and ties God into everything which is great!Unlike traditional drs that just slap a band aid on problems, twin oaks figures out what is causing your health issues and get the root cause fixed.You won’t regret investing in your health with his team! Less

I've had a great experience with the staff at Twin Oaks. Shout out to my health coach Jonathan! Before coming to them, I would get a shrug from my primary care doctor when explaining my inflammation issues, especially when I didn't want a prescription for it. I tried my best to fix things through diet and supplementation. It helped, but didn't solve anything. After the thorough testing and targeted supplementation plan and diet, I am feeling much better and many of my symptoms have resolved. I am feeling better than I have in years. If you feel "stuck" or have gone round in circles with conventional health care, then you owe it to yourself to try Twin Oaks Health. Less

I contacted Twin Oaks after I had seen 4 medical professionals (including an allergist) about a rash I had for months. No one could determine what was causing it. After following Twin Oaks protocols, comprehensive blood tests and diet changes, it was determined that I had a severe gluten allergy and other food sensitivities that were causing the rash and negatively impacting my health. Western medicine only wanted to treat symptoms with medications and was not helping me determine the underlying problem causing the issues. I am very satisfied with the services I received from Twin Oaks. My health coach Lori was amazingly supportive throughout the process! Less

I'm a second time customer of Twins Oaks.I was a customer 6 years ago when I had inflammation levels so high and so much pain that I could barely walk. After meeting with Dr Sauer and the twin oaks staff, it was clear to me that this was the way for me to make my body healthy again. My first month of being on the program changed everything for me. I had no pain, I lost weight, my inflammation was down and I felt the best I felt in years. I continued with the program and started my new lifestyle. Everything was going great until one day I had an episode that landed me in the emergency room and I was then diagnosed with lupus, a lung disease, a blood disorder and I wasn't sure how to move forward other than to use modern medicine and take prescription drugs to get my body back intact. After 2 years of steroids, I once again was struggling with my diet, inflammation levels, hormone changes, brain fog, and so I reached out again to twin oaks. I am now on my second go-around and I have to say it is the only program out there that I would ever go back on. I looked into several other programs and it just didn't make sense. Twin oaks is the way to go. It's the correct way to make your body healthy and I couldn't be happier. I highly recommend this lifestyle change to anyone that is going through hormone changes, inflammation, brain fog, or GI tract issues. It's simply the best. Less

Working with Twin Oaks has been a truly encouraging start to my long-term health journey. For years, I struggled with symptoms that didn’t make sense—my labs always came back “normal,” but I still didn’t feel well. The testing they did finally gave me real answers. They identified underlying issues that had been missed before and gave me a detailed, step-by-step plan to support my body and begin healing.I’ve already noticed real improvements—less inflammation, more stable energy, and better digestion. I know healing takes time, and I’m still at the beginning of this process, but for the first time in a long time, I feel hopeful. Twin Oaks has made this feel manageable by breaking everything down into doable steps and offering support along the way. I’m committed to sticking with this, and I’m so thankful to have a team like this walking with me. Less

I had been steadily gaining weight and feeling run down and irritable for months. While the internet offers endless health advice, it's overwhelming to filter what works from what doesn't and fact from fiction. I wanted to address root causes rather than symptoms, which led me to Twin Oaks Health. While this wasn't exactly what I was looking for initially, it turned out to be precisely what I needed.What I like about Twin Oaks is their gradual approach - they introduce changes over a period of time with consistent education and coaching support. The changes become sustainable because they’re implemented slowly, allowing your mindset and body to adjust naturally. My health markers were terrible when I started, but halfway through the program, I already feel dramatically better.I would absolutely recommend Twin Oaks Health Solutions to others. Their sustainable approach focuses on education rather than quick fixes, and their coaching transforms good intentions into lasting habits. I'm excited to continue developing these practices for long-term health. Less

Twin Oaks Health Solutions is the best! Before I started at Twin Oaks I really struggled with feeling "crappy" all the time. Tired, no energy, stressed and overweight. I felt like I needed to do something life changing to feel good. I wanted to start running again, not feel tired all of the time. In other words I was looking for a life change. Since I started with Twin Oaks I feel GOOD. I have energy, I have lost weight, and I started running again. They have helped me with managing my stress and getting that under control by helping me with ways to manage it. I really owe Twin Oaks a lot for the difference the program has changed my life. Jonathan is the best! Less

I signed up with Twin Oaks Health because I had a bakers cyst burst a year ago in May and my knee was so inflamed for 7 months and didn’t know which way to go. I did not like the response I got from my orthopedic doctor so I went on a search for a more natural approach and I found it with Twin Oaks. My inflammation has gone down to almost nothing and I also learned my whole body was inflamed by the blood work they had done. Tweaked a lot of good I was eating and I thought I was eating pretty clean but have learned so much! The team has been awesome to work with. I highly suggest anyone not feeling well and want to get your health back sign up you won’t regret it!! Less

What is your health worth? Are you committed to doing what a doctor says? Are you willing to take the hard truths about what you think you know, but find out you truly knew nothing?This is it.I was struggling with random pains and issues with my chest, I thought it was a heart attack, but the hospital told me I "was the healthiest person here"NO they were wrong there was no way nothing was wrong, so I looked around and found Twin Oaks, the price was steep, but as I said, what is your health worth? I spent 5 grand for 2 hours at a hospital to find nothing.So, I took the plunge to go into their program, I DID EVERYTHING they told me, not missing a step, not missing a day of vitamins, and went threw all the pain that comes with getting to the source of the issue.It worked, I have a better understanding of myself and how to eat, sleep, and many other intangibles that people need to know!Thank you everyone at Twin Oaks, keep doing what your doing, help change lives as you did for me!The six months was worth it. Less

I knew something was off with my hormones after dealing with hypothyroidism. I thought I had it under control with medications but it didn’t explain why I still had no energy. I had a comprehensive lab review with Twin Oaks and finally got to the bottom of things so that I could work from the inside out to feel like myself again. I am so happy I began my journey with Twin Oaks and feel so much better now! Less

Last year, I turned 40 and initially didn't feel any different... then over the summer, I noticed I was getting more and more tired. I was putting on weight even though my eating habits and physical activity didn't change. My back and hip pain flared up even though I didn't do anything strenuous. I noticed my feet swelling on occasion. I also had trouble sleeping at times. At first, I thought it was maybe just what happens when you age. But then I got introduced to Gary Brecka's Ultimate Human podcast which led me to look for a functional medicine doctor around here and I found Twin Oaks Health.I found out that what I was experiencing was NOT because of aging, rather it was due to my diet. Dr. Sauer listened to what I was feeling. He had a panel of bloodwork drawn on me based off of what I was feeling and it all pointed towards eating processed food. The team at Twin Oaks got me to cut out the processed food and I started supplements for what my body actually needed. I was already feeling better within 3 days. I had a lot more energy, pain was going away and no more swelling in my feet. When I first reached out to them in August of 2024, I was 291 pounds. Due to a significant life event, I didn't officially start their program until October 15th and I was 288 pounds that day. Today, just shy of 6 months later, I am at 224.2 pounds. I never imagined I could lose all this weight this quickly and so easily. I am also off my antidepressant medication and I feel better mentally and physically than I have in a long time. I still have more weight to lose, but it looks like it'll be easier than I imagined. This was all achieved mostly through diet and being educated on how to properly take care of my body. I hardly exercise, but will be starting to do more weight training soon. All of this was achieved by healing my body from the inside... no medications. Your body is capable of so much more than we're taught. It's rather amazing, and I'm glad my path led me here. Less

I struggled with extreme fatigue and digestion issues for years. I was chronically stressed from life situations and then my health took a hit from the Covid shot. I got no direction from the mainstream medical system and in fact was given pills and passed off. I had been introduced to functional medicine by a family member and in my own personal research because I could not accept that there was nothing that could be done. I was introduced to Twin Oaks when I took a webinar class that was offered. Twin Oaks offered in depth program that considered physical, mental, and environmental aspects of health and wellness that also provided individual support and mentoring from people who are not only experts in their field but who also get to know everyone as a person and genuinely want their clients to succeed. Since I started the program, I no longer deal with my digestion issues and my health has improved tremendously. I have been encouraged that health is a process and not a destination and provided with the tools to continue on my health journey for myself as well as my family. Thank you to Dr. Sauer and the team at Twin Oaks. Less

Lori is s very kind, extremely knowledgeable, respectful, health coach. I learned so much from Lori about my health issues, from an extensive bloodwork test. GI stool sample gut health test an incredible thorough information from my blood and GI track test. I learned things about myslef that my regular primary physician had never mentioned to me that was so important! Lori took extra time to help me with some stress relief techniques that I can do for myself when life gets extremely stressful which has been very helpful!I have learned so much more even about eating organically grown foods. And about learning not to make up excuses for choosing the wrong unhealthy foods. Bad choices only lead to regret!! Believe me I am a testament to that.Getting healthy again is a learning process. Especially when one like myself has been through many extreme peaks and valleys in life. Learning how to truly love yourself again takes not only knowledge, but strong will, great inner strength, determination, and definetly some soul searching. But this is our precious life that we have all been blessed wtih. We must tap into our God given inner strength and have respect for our selves and our families. The greatest gift we can give ourselves and our families and freinds is excellent health. Without our health we truly have nothing!Being able to work with such great educators like Lori, Dr Forrest Saur and his team at Twin Oaks Health are a true blessing. Especially in today's world with all our contaminated foods that are destroying all of health. We need help we need knowledgable people to guide us through this process.Its a great work in progress and I'll never give up. I am worthy of my health. We have to retrain our brains to a new set pattern or point. Twin Oaks offers wonderful guidelines, to help you develope new habits, and learn lots of new things for optimum health. I can't thank you Lori and Dr. Saur for never giving up on me and helping me slowly become my old self again! And now I can pass this education on and share it with my family as well. Which I have been doing with great pride.God Bless You All.Sincerely,Heather CarlsonOf Minnesota USA 🇺🇸 Less

Lori was appointed my mentor when I started at Twin Oaks. That proved to be very encouraging to meMy first 3 weeks were very difficult. Lori explained that she too struggled in the beginning. She stressed all the positives that she found worked. She heard what I was saying and then pointed me in a better direction. The constant explaining of different ideas helped me change my thoughts.Lori’s positive approach has helped me look at things differently. I cannot thank her enough Less

I Learned of this lifestyle on a pop up advertisement on Facebook in March. I was skeptical after all the fad diets I have tortured myself with over my lifetime. My mother has been treated by natural health providers and is so healthy in her late 70’s, so I was drawn to the natural way of using food to heal. I was in so much pain in my joints. From my lower back to my knees and ankles the pain was so intense that I was not able to step up the curb in front of my chiropractor’s office after a full year of treatments. So I got brave and called to make an appointment. My Husband must have been so tired of hearing my constant complaints and happily agreed to attend the online appointment with me. Having him on board was a huge help. With in 2 weeks on the supplements and starting the detox the pain subsided. Then the weight literally started melting. I stayed busy working full time as a cook and was very strict to follow the guide. I have gone from size 4x to size 16. I started for pain relief and got so much more. I feel so good that sometimes I forget what the pain felt like until I eat something that reminds me why I want to continue this journey of improving my health. I can get on the floor with my grandkids and not worry that I won’t be able to get myself off the floor. I can take the stairs and make it to the top. I am so thankful to have an answer to my prayers. I will continue to be a life time learner and improve as much as I can now that I have learned so much from the team at Twin Oaks I Less

Wonderful experience working on my health with Twin Oaks. My catalyst for reaching out was getting my diabetes under control so I would be a healthy, vibrant grandmother to my beautiful granddaughter. The plan and how quickly I worked it was always discussed with my coach Lori. Labs and supplements were reviewed in detail and I always felt like I was a priority to her and Twin Oaks. My health is now in check and returning to normal. I feel amazing and continue to work the program and incorporate the needed lifestyle changes. This program takes work, it wasn't a breeze and you don't have to be perfect, just committed. Thank you Twin Oaks and to my coach, Lori - you are making a difference. Less

I reached out because I was tired of being sick, tired, and hurting all the time. I wanted someone who would listen to me and what was going on with my body. I wanted the proper testing. And I wanted to do things as naturally as possible. Twin oaks accomplished all the above and then some. Some of the nicest and most supportive people I've had come into my life, for both physical and mental well being. I would not have guessed on a relationship such as this. Rare indeed. I highly recommend reaching out, you will learn so much about yourself and the world and how it affects your well being. You think you know, until you don't. You will laugh, you will cry, you will learn and listen. Thank you Twin Oaks for all you've done for me. Less

Even though I live a pretty active lifestyle, counted calories/macros, I was struggling with inflammation and gut issues (bloating, indigestion, constipation). I wanted to feel better and have more energy and less pain. The Twin Oaks curriculum has taught me so much about proper nutrition and to eliminate my sugar cravings. I no longer count calories or track macros, and have learned how to watch for added and 'fake' sugars, eat vegetables and healthy fats with every meal. The program also helped me identify foods that I should try to avoid. The staff is so supportive and positive. They provide excellent coaching and support sessions to share and learn tips from others in the program. I feel fortunate to have had this opportunity to improve my health and learn habits to help me live a healthy lifestyle. Thank you Twin Oaks staff! Less

I would highly recommend Twin Oaks Health! I was unsure about starting this process. Thinking it was like everything else I had tried. I was wrong! This program has given me the power to see my health through different eyes. The support I received along the way is what was missing in all the other programs. I have learned lifelong skills. Thank you Twin Oaks! Less

My name is Audrey Lykken and I came to Lori at Twin Oaks suffering from back pain and overall poor health. With Lori’s help 4 months on the program I am feeling an enormous change in my overall health. I have more energy and much less back pain. I am exercising, re-working my food plan and enjoying my daily walks with my dog. Lori has been there with new ideas and solutions for me at every step. I look forward to continuing my progress and making more changes for a healthy life. Less

I truly enjoy working with Dr. Sauer, Lori, and Jonathan on my health situation. They are special people who truly care about your wellbeing. They are very concerned about the most healthy way to keep the body working without a lot of medication that is foreign to the body. The weekly zoom meetings are educational as well as fun. I would advise anyone who really wants to live a " better " healthy " lifestyle, and enjoy the spiritual, mental, and physical life God has given you, to consider taking the responsibility to do so. You won't regret it. My family as well agrees that taking the course is a good course to pursue for me. They want me around for a while, and so does yours. Less

My experience was good overall! The weekly sessions were helpful for many reasons. The lifestyle changes and videos were a lot when not getting the first change from food, supplements, exercise and individual habits that need to change first from eating slower, chewing, mindset-emotions around food etc. We have the tools however the breaking of old into new takes a lot of time. A shared goal sheet during weekly meetings would be nice specific to patient and continue to assess goals. A summary document would be nice of areas that need to get out yellow or red and continuation of supplements and goals. Thank you it has been pleasure, I have witnessed success, and it is great having lab results that show progress. Less

I have been struggling my whole life with weight issues and most recently was diagnosed pre diabetic. I have friends that are diabetic and are on a number of diabetes drugs which give them any side effects. I made the decision to check out Twin Oaks for other options and I’m so glad I did! I attended the free seminar given by Dr. Sauer and decided to start the program. First time I have done a complete detox of my body. It helped us determine the things I needed to avoid and also use on a limited basis. Wellness Coach Lori helped me every step of the way and always had ideas of things to try and help me stay focused. She was very supportive and so helpful in finding better food options and has so much knowledge on how our bodies process food. I am eating much healthier and feel so much better. Jonathon was helpful with breathing and stretching exercises. Dr. Sauer and his staff are accessible by phone, wellness coach sessions and group sessions. I have learned so much and how to maintain good health by the food I eat and exercise rather than taking all of the meds that medical doctors and pharmaceutical companies push! Less

Everything. I impulsively clicked on a Facebook ad. I too thought I was healthy. But I had questions. I was connected with coach Lori. She guided me through the process and it uncovered health issues I would never have thought possible. Let alone be proactive about. The staff was professional, thorough, patient and caring. I am grateful I was able to embark on this health journey and they were there to support me and hold me accountable. Less

Life Changing! Dr. Sauer, Lori, and the rest of the Twin Oaks team saved my life. After life altering family events I knew I needed to make changes and blindly started down the path alone with lots of information, research, and zero guidance. I was slowly losing weight, sluggish, and just unhealthy. I found Twin Oaks, read a few of Dr Sauer’s on-line educations, attended an intro dinner, and finally found exactly what I doing wrong and needed in my life. Functional Health! The Team listened to my concerns, my goals, customized program for me and were simply amazing. After 4 months of in person and then on-line learning I am healthy in mind, body, and soul for the first time in decades! I was able to get healthy and now take only one medication and at its lowest dose. My blood levels are better than they have ever been. Twin Oaks taught me how to listen to my body and replace my unhealthy/processed foods with a healthy anti-inflammatory diet my body craved. I have the energy to want to go to the gym, start hiking again, and join the active life-style I had been missing for many many years. This is the life I missed and I am now happy, healthy, and enjoying life to its fullest. With dedication and the guidance of Twin Oaks our home is organic, farm-to-table, and no processed foods. Thank you for making life all that I knew it could be! Less

The entire staff at Twin Oaks Health is amazing and so great to work with. Everything I was hoping to get out of the program when I signed up for it has happened. I have increased energy and clarity, have less aches and pains, and have lost weight and increased my strength. Through the program I have developed a life long, consistent, and realistic approach to health. Thank you Dr. Sauer and Lori so much for everything! Less

I would highly recommend Dr. Sauer, Lori and the rest of the team at Twin Oaks! I feel listened to. I never feel like they're trying to rush me out of the door. They care about being a positive and helpful part of my health journey! When I leave my weekly coaching meetings I leave feeling proud, happy, supported, encouraged and like I'm moving in the right direction with my health!!! Less

Dr. Sauer is an amazing person and his team is a joy to work with. I am thoroughly impressed with how knowledgeable they are. You always feel like family at Twin Oaks! I would highly recommend them. Less

Would highly recommend this practice. They are well-versed in the functional health sphere, honest, and focused on empowering each individual in a way that suits them best for LASTING results. If you're very serious about your health and willing to do the work, Dr. Sauer is wonderful person to have on your team! What they do is not a one-size fits all approach and it is not just fixing the symptoms like a normal doctor would, but really getting to the cause of those symptoms! Less

For years, I struggled with poor eating habits which negatively affected my physical, mental, and emotional health. Twin Oaks Health was an answer to prayer for me to get the push I needed to change my unhealthy lifestyle. Dr Sauer, Lori, and Ashley provided me with the resources, encouragement, accountability, and confidence to get healthy. I am grateful for them as I SO much better, in every way! Thanks Twin Oaks team! Less

Dr. Sauer and his team were extremely helpful! They were able to validate my concerns about my thyroid through labs that my clinic couldn't. How amazing that was and it wasn't just me "getting older". Everyone should be doing this program! Overall my physical and mental health are so much better. I finally have answers and am living a life without headaches, inflammation, and unexplained weight gain. Less

Not only has my physical health improved, but my outlook on life in many ways has changed. I am forever greatful for the wealth of knowledge I have received so I can better my physical well being. All the staff was not only kind and considerate but patient and more than willing to be there when needed. I was told i had many things like,hashimotos but my blood panels that were taken at a clinic or hospital were very basic. Something, didn't sit right with me and i was right. After years of being given medication that i personally didnt want to take I finally found what could help and heal my hormones and help me through life. I am thankful for the many answers to my prayers. One was i felt i could only lose 10 lbs. This was not true I learned that I could not only lose more than 10lbs ,but heal my gut. Its not hard it is all worth it. You have to find your why. Why do you want to feel good and put in the work? These are just a few things of many i learned. This and so much more is proactive health. I one thousand percent believe in holistic health, look no further than twin oaks you won't regret their impact for a better you! Twin Oaks gave me hope for my health! Thank You! Ps. I love that my family has noticed I have energy for them and look better! Less

I went in with concerns about pre-menopause symptoms, joint pain, late day fatigue and desire to get control of my health that was sliding into scary territory with high blood pressure and pre-diabetes. My journey was tailored to a 4month program to help me establish better food prep, eating habits, drinking more water, regular exercise and as a result by cutting sugar and gluten I can plan on feeling significantly better! The 1:1 coaching by staff was key to helping with accountability and they were very resourceful and helpful! It's great to feel better in my clothes, I've lost weight as a result and weekly people come up to me and compliment me on seeing a change! Less

A big, heartfelt thankyou to Twin Oaks for a helpful guide to a healthy lifestyle. Through God's grace and divine guidance, Dr. Sauer and his team's lifestyle adjustments truly changed my health and life, which are visible externally and can be felt internally. I will continue to learn and teach from the information provided by this wonderful program. Prayers were answered and I am forever grateful that God led me down this path. Less

After going through several years of medical treatment that felt like it was going nowhere, I decided it was time to take control of my health. I was diagnosed with PCOS and told that I would need to take Metformin for the rest of my life. During this time I did a lot of research on insulin resistance, which is a huge part of PCOS. I knew that there was a lot of potential to reverse it if I took the correct steps. I’m grateful that I didn’t have to take those steps alone. This program is more than just a healthy diet. It’s a complete in depth analysis of where you are in your health at the beginning of your journey, where you want to be with your health and the development of a plan to help you reach your goals. I got detailed answers about my hormone imbalances, my vitamin deficiencies. A better understanding of why I felt like my bones were always sore. Or, why I was constantly tired and felt like my cognitive function just wasn’t there. After almost 4 months I’m feeling better than I ever thought possible. This program is a commitment, but when you’re ready to take the leap, it’s absolutely worth it. Thank you, Twin Oaks Health! Less

Before I reached out to Twin Oaks I was so sick. For the past several years I've been having major problems with my liver and I don't even drink alcohol nor take Tylenol or Ibuprofen for that matter. I was constantly sick my enzymes were very high. My doctor kept telling me that I needed to get them down but didn't ever tell me how! I was sick and frustrated. Then I reached out to Twin Oaks. Dr Sauer and his team have completely changed my life. I was over weight and now I've been losing weight and feel better than I have in years. Less

I am only 42 days into the program and have noticed incredible changes. I am no longer taking meds for depression or high blood pressure. I am sleeping better. I have become my old self again - more organized, accomplishing goals, etc. I can't wait to see what further changes are afoot! UPDATE: I first made this post pre-Covid. A few years later and my health is still better and my knowledge about health and nutrition keeps growing. Twin Oaks was the catalyst I needed to get into better shape. Less

My husband and I began our healthcare journey almost 2 years ago. We were both overweight, out of shape, tired, and knocking on the door to diabetes and other long term health issues. I was taking medication for anxiety and depression. Every year since I had my last child, I gained more weight. I had convinced myself that my medication was the culprit and blinded myself from seeing just how big I was getting. We had convinced ourselves that we were healthy eaters because we made homemade breads and sweets and we canned many things from the garden. We had no idea how much sugar we were consuming and how beholden to it we were. The program for us was a rigorous six months. We had made an investment and we were sticking to the rules! As each week went by, we could feel the effects of our diet changes and we could see them too! To date, my husband has lost over 50 pounds and I have lost over 70! It's not just about the weight loss. We have our lives back! I no longer have a need for anxiety and depression meds. Loving to be outside, we now have the energy and stamina to do more of what we love and enjoy those activities with our children. We have also left a legacy for our children to follow. It is a blessing to hear them pick water over any other beverage, and choose the healthy snack compared to the candy and sweets that surround them in the stores. If we could give any encouragement, it would be this; it is worth it, follow the plan they give you without cheating, and keep the healthy lifestyle for the rest of your life! The staff at Twin Oaks has your back and they will encourage you every step of the way! (The first picture was taken about a month before we started the program, the second was taken this fall.) Less

Yes, I deal with perfectism too. I just always tell myself to slow down and all will be ok. We all struggle with trials and challenges. Thank you for your story. Cathie Sutphin Vanzetti Less

Where to begin....healthcare is confusing. There are many aspects of it that doctors don't examine. I think my first real shock came in when I found out the amount of unhealthy inflammation in my body. Yikes! It made sense and answered so many of my ailments. Why had nobody ever told me about this or tested for it before? I was always to busy to invest the time to understanding the foods I was eating, believing that it was even pretty healthy. Oops...wrong! So when I began this program, the amount of discovery I was about to undergo really would have been mind-blowing had I known from the start what they were going to teach me. The system was easy to follow though and introduced "the mind" to things a little at a time, so I didn't feel overwhelmed. It was also teaching a discovery with "the body" ... on what I was doing that was making me become so unhealthy. Today, I feel younger, move better, ache less, weigh less, look healthier, recognize great tasting food, don't see bad foods as rewards, and what is the most encouraging is that people that know me....notice! They say the most positive things that it helps me maintain a great attitude and desire to keep building and treating my body like the temple God encouraged each of us to do with it. I may have failed for many years by putting everyone else before myself....but I also have turned it around in time to achieve a new start to a healthy me. Nobody enjoys spending money to learn what they are doing wrong, but it changed me and made me start doing things right. The commitment I made to myself has allowed me a better future. My guess is I will also spend less time doctoring because of the new choices in better health and lifestyle. We all deserve to treat ourselves with that amount of care....nobody else is going to do it for us....or can they if they wanted to even! It comes from within....we have to learn to treat ourselves better. This program was a great addition at just the right time to help me to help myself. I still have a few things to achieve after the four month dedication to the program and I believe that I have the great start that will continue to get me to even more of my personal goals. Less

Thank you Dr. Sauer, Norma and Julie for everything you have done for me this last 6 months. This program is so easy to follow and understand, I started seeing the benefits of your program within weeks. I really liked the weekly modules and I learned something new with each module. Those modules also kept me motivated to keep moving forward each week. I also got a lot of benefit from the weekly zoom meetings with Dr. Sauer, Norma and other participants in the program. I wish I would have found you years ago. Thank you for everything and I look forward to living this life style and learning more in the future. Less

When I didn’t get results from conventional medicine after testing and being told I’m fine, although I didn’t feel fine, I looked elsewhere. Found Dr. Sauer and Norma who are both very knowledgeable and easy to work with. With their approach to assessment, labs and lifestyle changes, we were able to get to the root of my health issues and work on making improvements in my health. I learned a lot of information from their program and Dr. Saur was able to explain what my labs meant and why I felt so sick. Proper testing is important! Health is not about taking medications or even supplements forever, but finding out what the root issue is and work on making changes to daily habits and lifestyle over time to heal the body and mind. Throughout this program I have learned that mindset is a huge part of healing, without the proper mindset health issues will always be a problem. I have learned how to reverse autoimmune issues, heal my gut, balance my hormones, and decrease inflammation and pain. I sleep better, have less anxiety and autoimmune flare ups and have my energy back. My skin looks better, I feel younger, stress levels have been reduced, and I have more motivation and energy to spend time with my family and do things I enjoy. Your not only what you eat, but also what you digest and absorb, this is why it’s import to get to the root of the problem and not just cover up the symptoms temporarily and create further issues down the road that keep you coming back. Less

I just completed my 6 month course with Dr. Sauer at Twin Oaks Health. I've written a previous post a month or two earlier on what lead me to going to Twin Oaks Health. I started my journey after wanting answers that my primary wasn't giving me. After going through menopause, I wasn't happy about my weight gain, low energy, just feeling blah. I was told, that's what happens as you age. But I thought why is it that some people older than me had way more energy than I did, felt better ect.... I did an at home Everlywell test at home. But I wanted to have a different Dr to tell me what it all meant. I had been following Twin Oaks Health on Facebook and thought this is the place that can give me answers. After meeting with Dr. Sauer I knew if I wanted to do something, this was the time!! After learning all that I have in these short 6 months, I know now that my body was so out of whack. Doing intensive blood work to find out where all my levels were and doing things to get them back on track. I don't think I've felt this good in a few years!!! I'm truly grateful for all the help, guidance that I've received/ continue to receive from Dr. Sauer and Norma!!! It's so worth the call to start feeling better!! Less

Excellent at what they do!: provide guidance to people looking to actually improve their health as opposed to masking the symptoms with pharmaceuticals as modern corporate medicine does. If you believe your health is bad and getting worse and you aren't getting real answers (just more pills and bandaids) from your physician, then Twin Oaks can probably help you. If you're like I was and you already know you have unhealthy habits and lack good ones but just need some guidance on how to get there they can help you with that. If you have no idea where to start, they can help you just the same. With their step by step, one-thing-at-a-time approach, the Twin Oaks program doesn't overwhelm but actually provides gradual transition from an unhealthy lifestyle to healthier one and you WILL be able to tell the difference. I had brain fog and tiredness despite getting a healthy amount of sleep, signs of inflammation: soreness, easy to fatigue, moodiness, and skin problems. I had lab numbers that kept getting worse (then better with more meds, then worse next year, then even more meds.. you know the cycle). Now my numbers are going the other way along with everything else. Skin problems vanished, no unexplained fatigue, and fitness level improving with a reasonable amount of effort. Twin Oaks can help you change your life and future with simple yet vital changes. Keep in mind you WILL have to make some changes and it IS work. But like anything else, the acclimation stage to change is the hardest part, and then it's just life (a WAY better one). If you're health is deteriorating and you're sick of having temporary fixes thrown at you by your corporate doctor and if you want real answers and solutions and are willing to do some work I encourage you to set up an appointment! Less

This experience i highly recommend for everyone, especially if you're not feeling right and something's even just a little off. This program made eating healthy taste so much better than what i could've ever expected. The care Experienced Help and advice was always only one click or phone call away with encouragement and advice from dr.sauers and Norma. Along with the simple and brilliantly done online login portal to refresh your brain when needed to watch videos and look to re-read documents. Top notch supplementation to repair organs and to balance any withdrawal side affects from the new changes I was getting used to making in my every day life made a huge impact. Being able to see and most importantly feel the difference in blood work and hormone levels from beginning to the end. My afternoon energy levels have spiked and I lost the little fat on my stomach that I thought I never could get rid of. Walk the walk don't just talk the talk! If you're ready for a healthy educational change then this is your place to start! Less

My personal experience with Twin Oaks Health program has been of tremendous, holistic improvement in my well being. I imbibed a lot of knowledge from the types of diet, exercise and stress reduction techniques and information I encountered during the 6 months, helping to achieve my goals in term of health outcome . Dr.Sauer and Norma Maxwell were exceptional with the support and encouragement they provided especially during the challenging phases of the program. I found the exercise program session very useful during the pandemic lock down when gyms were not accessible., I was able to incorporate Norma's exercise classes in to my daily routine at home. I have no reservation, whatsoever in suggesting this program to family and friends. Less

Dr. Sauer and his team are amazing! It is so nice to have someone actually listen to you and try to find out what the issue really is rather than just covering up the symptoms with another medication. Norma, my health coach, is only a phone call or email away. She is always happy to answer questions and I have had a lot of them! It is so nice to feel good again! Less

For about four years, I felt something was wrong with me, internally. I kept going to traditional, conventional medical doctors, but they could not help me. I left conventional behind and I sought out Twin Oaks and Dr. Sauer. I’m going into day 75 with Dr. Sauer and I feel tremendous. Dr. Sauer gave me medical proof (I gave up lots of blood, LOL) that showed what was happening to me at a cellular level. Wow! I was a mess, but I had hope, because I was shown proof of what was going on. Dr. Sauer educated me on what my blood work stated. He answered all my questions and he spent quality time with me. I’m less fatigued, losing weight, eating organic and healthy. With Dr. Sauer’s assistance, I cannot wait to see what the next six months bring to my health. Less

My experience at Twin Oaks with Dr. Sauer has been great! Dr. Sauer is very knowledgeable in the labs that were done. The labs included alot, my A1C was high, my kidney and liver function were both off, and I had lots of inflammation, and Vitamin D was really low. With the 2nd labs the kidney and liver function, and A1C were improved. Plus I have lost some weight! I continue to work on Vitamin D and the inflammation. The recipes you get with the program are very good. I would highly recommend Dr. Sauer! Less

Dr. Sauer and his staff has been such an amazing help in my life. I no longer have anxiety and stomach pain. Me and my family have learned so much about food, how to cook it, which foods are good for you, which ones are bad, and lots of resources to help us continue on this life style change. I feel so much happier, and have way more energy. I would encourage anyone looking for answers to their health concerns, to go to one of his seminars. We are very grateful for his compassion, and knowledge. 🙂 Less

Worth every penny spent, got answers, & medical proof to back up my gut feeling that somethings in my body were “off”. Dr.Sauer and his team helped me to understand what my body needed & how my some of my eating habits had caused the resulting health issues I had. Got results that have lasted and have a lot happier body! Take that “modern medicine”! Less

If you want to feel better, and have had limited success with conventional medicine go and visit with Dr Sauer. I'm 63 and was thinking I would never have the energy and drive I did even 10 years ago. Thanks to Twin Oaks, I feel better, so very much better. His program makes so much sense. When your body is working as it was designed to, and being fed as we were meant to eat, you too will feel younger and healthier. Try it, you will be glad you did. Less

It has been great working with Dr Sauer and his group to get myself on track to better managing my blood sugar levels(Type I for 54 yrs), fine tuning my food choices, more energy, less fatigue, less irritability, weight loss, and sleeping, I have been in the program about 2 months now and hopefully the next 4 months will continue to see things in my life continue to improve. My visit with the PA I see for my diabetes was totally impressed with my insulin pump and sensor upload, it was a straight line, meaning my blood sugars were not going up and down. She said she has not seen anything like that and thought we should frame it! Looking forward to continuing on my journey to a healthier me. Less

I went to twin oaks because for 5 years medical dr. Could not regulate my thyroid levels, got tired of feeling crappy, tired and gaining weight, no matter how much I ate or exercised. Went here and 1st month lost 10 pounds and started feeling better. I just finished the program feel wonderful, full of life and lost 30 pounds. I was supposed to have back surgery a while ago but refused to,now after getting rid of toxins and inflammation my back is way better . Anyone frustrated with modern medical world, check this out it's a new world . Thank you dr Sawyer Less

Dr. Sauer's program is a literal answer to prayer! I'm finishing my 6th week, and I feel AMAZING. I am SO proud of myself for following the program, making such positive changes, and sticking with it. I needed something like this - structured and supported. I recommend this program to EVERYONE. Less

Twin Oaks is helping me get my health and energy back. The education they provide on nutrition is great and will help me make life long changes to better my health. Less

I'm about two months into the program and have learned a lot about about nutrition and paying more attention to the food I'm eating. While I was already at a healthy weight, Dr. Sauer has helped me understand my hormones and how I can get to that next level of fitness and health. I'm very happy with the progress the program has helped me achieve so far! Less

It's not an easy program but doable. Hoping all the work will become a life-long habit equating to a long life. Lots of information is shared along with professional lab work to indicate where you may need to focus your endeavors. Less

I thought I was being healthy until I met Dr Sauer. To go through the changes, from extreme debilitating pain and absolutely no energy ~to no pain and tons of energy and truly becoming healthy. WOW!! Life changing. Less

I am so thankful for Dr. Sauer and his team! After struggling with several autoimmune issues for years, through this program I learned how food affects my body and how to best fuel my body! They were available with guidance and encouragement every step of the way! Less

I am thankful for Dr. Sauer and the team at Twin Oaks Health Solutions. After completing their program, I now understand better how food affects my body and how to best fuel my body with food. They were available with guidance and encouragement every step of the way. Less

I attended the free health seminar tonight and I was blown away by what I learned in that short hour. I have always been told " everything looks normal " and it was interesting to hear a different side of things. Excited to sit down and meet with Dr Sauer 1:1 and figure out my lifestyle plan! Less

As a doctor myself I am careful about who I work with. I really like the approach Dr. Sauer uses. His approach not only helps people with their symptoms but more importantly helps them regain true health. I highly recommend him. Less

As a doctor myself I am careful about who I work with. I really like the approach Dr. Sauer uses. His approach not only helps people with their symptoms but more importantly helps them regain true health. I highly recommend him. Less

Miraculous!! Dr. Forrest Sauer's Functional Medicine Practice has literally SAVED my life and helped me heal decades of damage from poor nutrition and unnecessary prescription drugs, which took a toll on my body, kidneys, liver, and brain, along with the quality of my life! I suffered with debilitating, chronic pain throughout my entire body for more than 20 years. I have spent countless hours and tens of thousands of dollars at multiple doctors offices, had multiple surgeries trying to find out what was wrong with me with no answers, limited support, sent to psych because they could not determine in 15 minutes why I had so much pain. I was given nothing but more prescriptions for more drugs, I did not want, causing more damage and horrible side effects for years, ending with the diagnosis of an autoimmune disease nearly 20 years later. Meeting Dr. Sauer has been as close to a miracle as I can get. He fully reviewed my full medical history, gave me a very thorough exam, reviewed my lab work meticulously and talked to me as a caring person, not as the next number on the ticket for the days quota. He was able to diagnose me and start a treatment plan from the day I met him. In less than 3 months I had detoxed most of my body and I was 90% PAIN FREE, sleeping soundly and feeling better than I could ever remember. At 6 months, I was 98% PAIN FREE, most other symptoms of autoimmune disease started to subside and I was amazed I could feel this good after years of suffering! After 8 months, I have truly began healing my body on a guided nutrition plan with vitamin supplements, experiencing NO NEGATIVE SIDE EFFECTS, actually being able to sleep and wake up with energy for the first time in my LIFE!! My autoimmune issues are almost in full remission!! With some personal accountability, dietary lifestyle changes, guidance and encouragement from my doctor, I feel like a new person! I believe I was truly blessed the day I was referred to his practice!! I cannot thank him and my friend you referred me enough!! Bless you!! Less

I had been in about 10 Chiropractors office in Fargo metropolitan area.. looking a Chiro to help me.. I had a L5 S1 damage.... and Brachial Plexus Damage... no one could help me.. until I found Forest.. All my joints of my body were out of place... Thanks Forest .. you are helping me a lot.. still I am in treatment by him... I no need to tell you but I am in tears .. tears of happiness.. we are winning the battle !! Less

Thank you to Twin Oaks Health for sending out the newsletter with reminders to not eat as much sugar and to exercise more. It keeps the solutions for some health issues in our court knowing that we can do our part in staying healthy by using the "n" word (no) and planning schedules to provide time for exercise. Less