Portals of Health

Testimonials

“As a nurse and healing practitioner I’ve fallen prey to supporting others in their wellbeing journey while at times neglecting my own. A healer needs a healer and that is where Saleema steps in. Saleema has supported and coached me through very challenging health journeys (chronic illness, menopause and my battle with Covid-19). The latter battle was a very frightening journey. It was Saleema who guided me through the process to equip my body with not only the nutrients and supplements needed to boost my immune system, but also the spiritual practices to keep positive energy flowing. It is clear that Saleema’s practice is infused with the highest level of wisdom and knowledge of the healing arts! Her beautiful, serene and kind spirit is the “extra” special that comes with her practice. As long as we’re connected, Saleema will always be an integral part of my healing journey!” 
- Dr. Atiya Abdelmalik
Nurse and Community Engagement Practitioner

“Saleema’s coaching encouraged me to go deeper and she gave me the support I needed to shuffle through my layered mind, helping me to focus on light, and the excitement of being alive. Focus was on how my emotional state could harm my body, and the power of healthy eating. My partner and I together also received health coaching from Saleema, and it was helpful to balance conversation and create space where we are able to hear and validate each other be our healthiest self.”
Blew Kind, Owner, Franny Lou’s Porch Coffee House

“Working with Saleema, helped to take my health and wellness to a higher level. Saleema started me on a plant base diet, and I adjusted to it really fast. I believe my adjusting to plant base meals was due to eating some of her delightfully tasty plant base meals. Saleema taught me how to think about and enjoy food in a healthy way.”
- Dr. Sandy Williams
Owner, A Wealth of Women
Founder, The Purple Circle 

"I thank God for my holistic health coach Saleema Curtis who’s been working with me for al-most 2yrs now; she changed my life. She showed me that the answers to a happier, healthier life were right inside of me and if I didn’t become more patient, more compassionate, more forgiving, more caring and above all more loving with myself FIRST I would go through life never knowing, never feeling, never experiencing...the greatest love of all! Day by day I’m be-coming a more self aware and less self conscious woman because of her."
- Nikki Saunders
Founder, Big Mouth Cheesecake

“The work that I completed with Saleema Curtis was transformative. Within 3 months I saw myself grow immensely. The sessions were challenging and powerful at times but I continued through. Recording the sessions was very helpful as you reflect back on the statements made. She transforms your mind, body and soul with the holistic work. Every area of your life is addressed- mental, physical, and spiritual. The whole experience has changed me. I am kinder to myself more self aware and less aware of what people think of me.”
- Larena

“Saleema’s approach is a refreshing one. I appreciate her patience and ability to customize a plan that fits the realities of my lifestyle.”
- Dr. Gina P
Co-Founder of African Ancestry

“In May 2018, I’d already been living in Haiti for about 3 months and due to the changes in food, environment, weather and perhaps even changes in relationships, I found myself sleeping a lot, but alway fatigued.  Upon returning to the states, I connected with Saleema and attended her classes which I thought were going to be all about healthy food choices.  It was so much more.  We took the time to explore our relationships, and, yes our relationship with our food.  By the end of the class, I was able to articulate exactly how I’d gotten accustomed to handling loneliness.  More importantly I left with a plan for addressing it.  I am thankful the resiliency that I’ve been able to experience as a result of exploring my relationship with food.”
- Dr. Ava Joubert
Internal Medicine Specialist, Allergy & Immunology Doctor

“Working with Saleema as my health coach has helped me be more gentle with myself, and want to take better care of my body. Prior to working with Saleema, if I didn’t meet a health goal, I use to feel bad. Whenever, I ate a cookie, or a slice of pizza I would beat up on myself, now I think of what I might have done right, I think that I’ll do better and keep it moving. I’m calmer now, and I’m extending the grace to myself that I extended to others, and I eat healthier.”
- Samirah Terry
Certified Accountant