SUCCESS STORIES
Life-Changing
“Making the decision to come for Relaxation Training was the first step in a life-changing process for me. I use relaxation techniques in a variety of places --- at home, at work, at the beach, even in public --- and at all different times. I feel healthier, happier, and more in control of my mind-body. My external life has not changed; I continue with an ever-busier schedule in an ever-more stressful world. But my ability to cope has increased and strengthened tremendously."
“Since I’ve started listening to the relaxation training, I have found myself on several occasions repeating the relaxation methods spoken by Dr. Gayle on the CDs. I look forward to it each week. That is probably the only time in my life that I can just sit alone and not think, with no outside disturbance. I wish I had something like this sooner. It has been a great help to me.”
“I truly believe that relaxation training has changed my life. Before I began the training, I thought stress was everything around me. However, I have discovered stress is how I internalize the world around me. The relaxation training has given me the tools I need to ‘detox.’ I am now able at the end of the day to take all the stressful, angry emotions and acknowledge and release them. I am finally able to sleep a full night again. I am no longer weighed down by suppressed emotions.”
“The relaxation training is probably one of the most significant techniques I have been exposed to in my life. It allows me to clear my mind of tension and stress of life and it also opens my consciousness so I can erase the anxieties which I face daily. Through exposure to this technique I have learned to use it in unpleasant situations (such as six hours of dental work). I would recommend it without reservation.”
“The benefits from relaxation training have positively affected all aspects of my life: my energy level, relationships, memory, muscle tension and headaches, and self-image. This valuable tool has empowered me to take control of my own mental and physical health and my unhealthy reaction to life’s stresses. Relaxation Training has enabled me to access my own “voice” in the midst of this noisy, fast-paced, multi-tasking world. Thank you, Dr. Gayle! I am grateful beyond words.”
“Relaxation training has taught me how to relieve my stress almost immediately. By routinely performing this exercise, I’ve learned how to actually relax without the use of alcohol, drugs, or just plain denial. My body and mind remind me to never forget to perform this important training.”
“I always have had a tendency to not be able to ever relax or calm down. My life had been a go, go, go kind of experience. But since I started the relaxation training I’m able to calm down and think things through. My life is still fast paced but it’s better since I know that I can remember breathing techniques. I love my 30 minutes of relaxation, taking time for myself has become very important to me.”
“The relaxation training I have received at Dr. Rozantine’s office has taught me skills that I can use on a daily basis in stressful situations to decrease my anxiety considerably. Using these techniques and learning to relax in this fast paced word we live in has helped my parenting skills as well as my relationships with my co-workers. I have even been able to help my child learn to relax more by playing relaxation music in the house and letting her take a warm bath with a scented candle on the counter. The benefits of this relaxation therapy are numerous. I feel a healing in my body and mind.”
“Prior to receiving relaxation training, I felt as though I were in a bubble of unbelievable stress with no way out. Relaxation training has taught me a brand new way of handling the stressors that life gives to me. I can be a more effective mother, wife, and employee. In other words, I have learned a more effective way of taking care of me so that I can function in my other needed capacities.”
Physical Health
"The benefits from Relaxation Training have positively affected all aspects of my life: my energy level, relationships, memory, muscle tension and headaches, and self-image. This valuable tool has empowered me to take control of my own mental and physical health and my unhealthy reaction to life's stresses. Relaxation Training has enabled me to access my own "voice" in the midst of this noisy, fast-paced, multi-tasking world. Thank you, Dr. Gayle! I am grateful beyond words."
"The Relaxation Training allows me time to zone in on only me and my health. I am able to shut out the world and all my problems for 30 solid minutes while at the same time being guided to a more serene, positive state both physically and emotionally. Relaxation Training has taught me to use breathing to get through difficult times."
"Everyday life is so hectic with working jobs, raising children, keeping a home and taking care of other people that taking time to relax is not considered important. Relaxation Training has guided me into a new understanding of how closely related mental and physical health are. The training has helped me to see my life as it is and to picture the life I want."
"Relaxation Training has taught me how to relieve my stress almost immediately. By routinely performing this exercise, I've learned how to actually relax without the use of alcohol, drugs, or just plain denial. My body and mind remind me to never forget to perform this important training."
"I believe that stress is causing at least 60% of my physical problems. Because I can't change some of the situations causing my stress, I must be able to relax in order to lower my stress levels. I have learned to relax in the proper way by using Dr. Rozantine's Relaxation Training. My management of the stress in my life is much improved and I am handling the stressful times better."
Finding Balance
"I have come to realize that I cannot eliminate stress from my life, and so the techniques I have learned to calm down and ease my reactions to the stress have been very important. I have learned through these times of quiet that in our lives we need balance. I cannot control or eliminate stressful situations, but I can give my brain and body a time of total relaxation."
"The relaxation room has been very helpful for me. I now stop and think about what I am doing more. I was always stressed about my family members. I now stop and smell the roses, before I was always jumping from one thing to another and getting upset. It was taught me to relax and think about what was going on and now I get thoughts of deep breathing and relaxation . When I am at home or in the car, I use the relaxation method. It really helps."
I always have had a tendency to not be able to ever relax or calm down. My life had been a go, go, go kind of experience. But since I started the Relaxation Training I'm able to calm down and think things through. My life is still fast paced but it's better since I know that I can remember breathing techniques. I love my 30 minutes of relaxation, taking time for myself has become very important to me."
"I have dealt with stress and tenseness most of my adult life. Working with the Relaxation Training has been extremely helpful to me. I have learned to use the deep breathing exercises to help me under times of great stress. Dr. Gayle's voice has such a calming effect, it almost immediately puts you at ease and this in turn helps in becoming relaxed. "
“Everyday life is so hectic with working jobs, raising children, keeping a home and taking care of other people that taking time to relax is not considered important. relaxation training has guided me into a new understanding of how closely related mental and physical health are. The training has helped me to see my life as it is and to picture the life I want. “
“I look forward to relaxation training every time I have an appointment. It is one of the very few times that I am able to take a few minutes for myself to relax. The training has helped me to learn how to weaken stress and anxiety on a daily basis. By reducing my stress levels and eliminating long anxiety attacks, I have been able to function more productively in my daily routine. Instead of shutting down in stressful situations, I am now able to work through them.”
Feeling Peaceful
“Once a week or every ten days or so I get to visit the room. My sanctuary, my refuge. I can’t even physically describe it to you but it is here that I can come and find total serenity. No noise, no telephones, no interruption of thoughts. I sit in the big comfortable chair and know with great anticipation that in a few seconds I will hear the soothing sound of the surf and Dr. Gayle’s exquisite voice guiding me toward a place of calm that I can find nowhere else.”
"For me, the Relaxation Training is a luxury I have never allowed myself to have. It has helped me to recognize when I am not relaxed and to consciously take action to feel calm and peaceful. I look forward to each relaxation session."
"Coming to a place of complete relaxation is mind lifting and helps you to feel at peace with yourself. No matter what is going on in the world or your life, everything stops for that moment you have. Now I know what a moment of heaven feels like. It's great for mind, body and soul. It becomes life changing when you apply it."
“I have learned that I can relax when I want to. I am more productive and think more clearly. I have far fewer tension headaches than before starting relaxation training. Most importantly, relaxation training has allowed me to see and feel the difference between being tense and being relaxed. Now that I know, I seek relaxation over tension and notice the causes and stresses that make me feel tense.”
“It enables me to separate myself from whatever worries or concerns or angers I am experiencing in my life. It helps me to refocus on who I am, my thoughts, strengths, worth, accomplishments so that I can deal or handle or work thought difficult issues from a stronger, more empowering vantage point as opposed to letting my emotions steer my thoughts and lead me to a stressful place.”
Relieving Pain
"I've been able to forget about my problems and really get relaxed and feel good afterwards. I get so relaxed I fall asleep quickly which I hadn't been able to do because I would have so much on my mind. I've been in a lot of pain because of my back and to get relaxed helps to ease the pain. I look forward to the relaxation training. It has been very helpful for me."
"Relaxation Training has helped me so much with learning to focus on pains that I have in my body and learning to relax those spots and find relief.. The first time I went in, I was able to relieve a strong headache by relaxing. It has helped me in medical procedures that I have had, with anxiety during the procedure. My whole body feels better and I feel more in control."
Parenting
"Dr. Gayle's Relaxation Training has taught me skills that I can use on a daily basis in stressful situations to decrease my anxiety considerably. Using these techniques and learning to relax in this fast paced world we live in has helped my parenting skills as well as my relationships with my co-workers. I have even been able to help my child learn to relax more by playing relaxation music in the house and letting her take a warm bath with a scented candle on the counter. The benefits of this relaxation therapy are numerous. I feel a healing in my body and mind."
"Through the Relaxation Training I have learned how to focus more on how to relax daily at home. Although a complete, deep relaxation is not normally achieved with a 5 year old son and an 8 year old son running through the house, I am able to relax a little at a time, thus allowing me the benefits --- more patience and understanding and more satisfaction through the day and better focus on my family. Relaxation Training has also made me more aware of the need to have relaxation. I feel my down time is more quality now. I can tell in my body when I have neglected myself. I look forward to my Relaxation Training, knowing the 30 minutes are mine!"
Controlling Emotions
“I have been more able to control my anger. When I feel it coming on, I either sit and breathe until it passes or if I am in a store, I will just briefly stand by my cart and get a grip. It has also greatly helped stress in my life. Instead of shutting off I am able to deal with it.”
“The relaxation training is effective for me by calming my mood. It helps me to relax my tenseness and muscles. When I am stressed out, it helps me to gain a feeling of composure. It helps me to control my anger in a more positive way. It have benefitted from the relaxation training in changing my habits and making better choices.”
"Relaxation Training has helped me to learn to control my anxiety and panic attacks. It has helped with focusing my mind and with sore muscles and headaches."
“I found the training very helpful! I am learning to step back in stressful situations and breathe!! Just taking a second to breathe allows me to think more clearly and get some perspective, allowing me to make better decisions.”
“The relaxation training is effective for me by calming my mood. It helps me to relax my tenseness and muscles. When I am stressed out, it helps me to gain a feeling of composure. It helps me to control my anger in a more positive way. It have benefitted from the relaxation training in changing my habits and making better choices.”
"I am getting better about not getting upset so quickly. I have learned to stop and think about the situation first. Throughout my day, I take long deep breaths and try to relax the muscles in my body that are feeling stressed. Not only does this help me physically, but emotionally as well. Overall, the relaxation therapy has helped me to feel better as a person. I also feel it has contributed to the way I communicate with others."