Skip to main content
Urban Monk Productions logo

Customer stories

Urban Monk Productions reviews

Urban Monk Productions Helps Individuals Overcome Chronic Health Issues Through Holistic Wellness

Health and Wellness
Recorded interviews
12
Recorded between
2026
Named reviewers
11
Topics covered
6

12 customers have recorded a first-hand video interview about Urban Monk Productions, a health & wellness business. 4 of them (33%) described more energy through the day in their own words. Interviews were recorded in 2026.

About Urban Monk Productions

Urban Monk Productions helps individuals with chronic health issues achieve lasting vitality. According to 12 verified Share.one video interviews, customers praise their personalized coaching and educational series, citing outcomes like resolving 20 years of chronic GERD, eliminating autoimmune-related pain, and regaining up to 20 years of life through targeted dietary and Eastern practices.

Urban Monk Productions provides health coaching, educational series, and wellness retreats focused on gut health and stress management. Customers report significant improvements in chronic conditions such as autoimmune arthritis and digestive issues by utilizing tools like the VaguVibe device and Qigong practices.

At a glance

Industry
Health and Wellness
Key Methodologies
Qigong, Gut Protocol, and Eastern wellness practices
Reported Health Outcomes
Resolution of chronic GERD, inflammation, and autoimmune pain
Primary Tools
VaguVibe device and Interconnected educational series
Typical Time to Value
2.5 months for chronic issues; 100-day practice commitments

What customers say changed

Counted across 12 recorded Urban Monk Productions interviews. Each figure links to the interview it came from.

  • 4 of 12 described more energy

    There were days that I felt better and felt full of energy, and then it's like, what's wrong on the other day?
    Margaret Bates's interview
  • 3 of 12 described digestion

    I think since I had already done so much work rebuilding my gut health, it was almost, like, instantaneous that I felt a sudden shift where I could actually feel my body settle down, and I actually, like, became confi…
    Brian Felix's interview
  • 2 of 12 described mental clarity

    Like, just helped me focus on me a little bit and on my choices and where, you know, what I wanna do and where I wanna go.
    Laura Bierwagen's interview
  • 2 of 12 described mood & stress

    And I felt a calm and a sense of more of a direction, I think.
    Laura Bierwagen's interview
  • 2 of 12 described felt supported

    And I just wanted to meet him, and when I got to listen to more of his speeches, I just got more interested and interested, and I'm like, "I gotta go to his retreat." This is what made me, you know, to go to his retreat.
    Mahnaz's interview
  • 2 of 12 described confidence

    I would say I have a lot more confidence because I feel good.
    Susanne Scholl's interview

What people worried about first

  • Kathy Hough found the microbiome testing to be offered at a very reasonable price. After receiving her results, she identified three specific foods she was sensitive to, and removing them from her diet led her to feel better immediately.

    Kathy Hough
  • You can't really put a price tag on your health.

    Brian Felix
  • Maureen Thoma admitted that the program was an expense she had to consider, but after seeing the results, she stated it was a 'leap of faith' that was ultimately worth it. She considers it the best program she has tried in the last seven years.

    Maureen Thoma

Research about Urban Monk Productions

Aggregated counts of outcomes and timeframes described in these recorded interviews.

Customer stories about Urban Monk Productions

Margaret Bates tells their story about Urban Monk ProductionsWatchRetired Customer Resolves Histamine Issues and Gut Discomfort Through Personalized CoachingMargaret Bates achieved significant health improvements with Urban Monk Productions, specifically resolving a chronic drippy nose "really quick" after starting targeted supplements for histamine issues. By utilizing the VaguVibe device for stress management a…Margaret Bates · Urban Monk ProductionsLaura Bierwagen tells their story about Urban Monk ProductionsWatchPediatrician Overcomes Chronic Pain and Autoimmune Arthritis Through Qigong and MindfulnessLaura Bierwagen credits Urban Monk Productions with helping her overcome ten years of chronic pain and autoimmune arthritis. After attending the retreat and committing to a 100-day Qigong 'gong,' she transitioned from using crutches to performing physical rou…Laura Bierwagen · Urban Monk ProductionsJennifer Gill tells their story about Urban Monk ProductionsWatchImproved Sleep and Emotional Ease Through Gut Protocol and QiGong PracticeJennifer Gill achieved significant lifestyle improvements through Urban Monk Productions. After participating in the Gut Protocol and a live retreat, she reported better sleep, improved relationships, and a new ability to navigate daily obstacles with ease. S…Jennifer Gill · Urban Monk ProductionsCinde Woodcock tells their story about Urban Monk ProductionsWatch71-Year-Old Reclaims Health and Vitality Through Qigong and Gut Health ProgramsCinde Woodcock achieved a significant health turnaround with Urban Monk Productions after feeling she was losing her health at age 70. By completing the GUT program and attending a qigong retreat, she gained a sense of empowerment and peace, successfully init…Cinde Woodcock · Urban Monk ProductionsMahnaz tells their story about Urban Monk ProductionsWatchPediatric Dentist Resolves Migraines and Unlocks Energy Through Gut Testing and QigongMahnaz Gorgani, a pediatric dentist, credits Urban Monk Productions with helping her identify a turmeric sensitivity that caused her migraines through specialized gut testing. By attending their intimate Qigong retreat, she learned to unblock energy and impro…Mahnaz · Urban Monk ProductionsSusanne Scholl tells their story about Urban Monk ProductionsWatchRetired RN Overcomes Decades of Gut Issues and Fatigue with Urban MonkSusanne Scholl, a retired RN, achieved a significant health turnaround with Urban Monk Productions after struggling with gut issues since her 20s. By utilizing a comprehensive gut microbiome test and a personalized six-week protocol of supplements and coachin…Susanne Scholl · Urban Monk ProductionsKathy Hough tells their story about Urban Monk ProductionsWatchReduced Chronic Stomach Burning and Shoulder Pain Through Microbiome Testing and QigongKathy Hough reviewed Urban Monk Productions after experiencing significant relief from chronic stomach burning and shoulder pain. By utilizing microbiome testing to identify food sensitivities and attending a Qigong retreat with Dr. Pedram Shojai, Kathy repor…Kathy Hough · Urban Monk ProductionsBrian Felix tells their story about Urban Monk ProductionsWatchOvercoming Chronic Canker Sores Through Data-Driven Gut Health and Oral Microbiome TestingBrian Felix credits Urban Monk Productions with resolving a decade-long struggle with chronic canker sores. By utilizing the FIT176 food inflammation test and the Sage gut health program, Felix achieved a systemic shift in his health, reporting stabilized ene…Brian Felix · Urban Monk ProductionsJoAnn Alexander tells their story about Urban Monk ProductionsWatch79-Year-Old Overcomes 40 Years of Ulcerative Colitis and Brain FogJoAnn Alexander credits Urban Monk Productions with transforming her health at age 79. After battling ulcerative colitis since 1986 and surviving a near-fatal C. diff infection, she utilized the gut health program to identify hidden food allergies and elimina…JoAnn Alexander · Urban Monk ProductionsMaureen Thoma tells their story about Urban Monk ProductionsWatchOvercoming Seven Years of Chronic Digestive Issues and Stress with Personalized WellnessMaureen Thoma credits Urban Monk Productions with resolving chronic digestive issues she suffered for seven years. After five months, she reported significantly reduced pain and a dramatic decrease in diarrhea, occurring less than five times total. The progra…Maureen Thoma · Urban Monk ProductionsCinde Woodcock tells their story about Urban Monk Productions70-Year-Old Reclaims Vitality and Resolves Chronic GERD Through Educational Wellness SeriesCinde Woodcock credits Urban Monk Productions with helping her resolve 20 years of chronic GERD and reflux. By watching the Interconnected series and following the recommended whole-food diet, the 70-year-old retired resident of North Myrtle Beach reported a…Cinde Woodcock · Urban Monk ProductionsKeith Olson tells their story about Urban Monk ProductionsWatchRetired Customer Regains Energy and Reverses Decades of Health IssuesKeith Olson, reviewing Urban Monk Productions, reported regaining 10 to 20 years of his life after identifying severe dairy sensitivities and inflammation triggers. By following the program's food sensitivity guidance and Eastern practices, he cleared chronic…Keith Olson · Urban Monk Productions

Who reviewed Urban Monk Productions

  • Margaret Bates · Urban Monk Productions

    Margaret Bates achieved significant health improvements with Urban Monk Productions, specifically resolving a chronic drippy nose "really quick" after starting targeted supplements for histamine issues. By utilizing the VaguVibe device for stress management a…

  • Laura Bierwagen · Urban Monk Productions

    Laura Bierwagen credits Urban Monk Productions with helping her overcome ten years of chronic pain and autoimmune arthritis. After attending the retreat and committing to a 100-day Qigong 'gong,' she transitioned from using crutches to performing physical rou…

  • Jennifer Gill · Urban Monk Productions

    Jennifer Gill achieved significant lifestyle improvements through Urban Monk Productions. After participating in the Gut Protocol and a live retreat, she reported better sleep, improved relationships, and a new ability to navigate daily obstacles with ease. S…

  • Cinde Woodcock · Urban Monk Productions

    Cinde Woodcock achieved a significant health turnaround with Urban Monk Productions after feeling she was losing her health at age 70. By completing the GUT program and attending a qigong retreat, she gained a sense of empowerment and peace, successfully init…

  • Mahnaz · Urban Monk Productions

    Mahnaz Gorgani, a pediatric dentist, credits Urban Monk Productions with helping her identify a turmeric sensitivity that caused her migraines through specialized gut testing. By attending their intimate Qigong retreat, she learned to unblock energy and impro…

  • Susanne Scholl · Urban Monk Productions

    Susanne Scholl, a retired RN, achieved a significant health turnaround with Urban Monk Productions after struggling with gut issues since her 20s. By utilizing a comprehensive gut microbiome test and a personalized six-week protocol of supplements and coachin…

  • Kathy Hough · Urban Monk Productions

    Kathy Hough reviewed Urban Monk Productions after experiencing significant relief from chronic stomach burning and shoulder pain. By utilizing microbiome testing to identify food sensitivities and attending a Qigong retreat with Dr. Pedram Shojai, Kathy repor…

  • Brian Felix · Urban Monk Productions

    Brian Felix credits Urban Monk Productions with resolving a decade-long struggle with chronic canker sores. By utilizing the FIT176 food inflammation test and the Sage gut health program, Felix achieved a systemic shift in his health, reporting stabilized ene…

  • JoAnn Alexander · Urban Monk Productions

    JoAnn Alexander credits Urban Monk Productions with transforming her health at age 79. After battling ulcerative colitis since 1986 and surviving a near-fatal C. diff infection, she utilized the gut health program to identify hidden food allergies and elimina…

  • Maureen Thoma · Urban Monk Productions

    Maureen Thoma credits Urban Monk Productions with resolving chronic digestive issues she suffered for seven years. After five months, she reported significantly reduced pain and a dramatic decrease in diarrhea, occurring less than five times total. The progra…

  • Cinde Woodcock · Urban Monk Productions

    Cinde Woodcock credits Urban Monk Productions with helping her resolve 20 years of chronic GERD and reflux. By watching the Interconnected series and following the recommended whole-food diet, the 70-year-old retired resident of North Myrtle Beach reported a…

  • Keith Olson · Urban Monk Productions

    Keith Olson, reviewing Urban Monk Productions, reported regaining 10 to 20 years of his life after identifying severe dairy sensitivities and inflammation triggers. By following the program's food sensitivity guidance and Eastern practices, he cleared chronic…

Questions people ask about Urban Monk Productions

What specific health issues have customers resolved?

Verified customers reported overcoming chronic GERD, autoimmune arthritis, histamine sensitivities, chronic fatigue, and long-standing gut discomfort.

What tools and resources does the program use?

The program utilizes the VaguVibe device for stress management, the Interconnected educational series, personalized coaching, and live wellness retreats.

How long does it take to see results?

While some reported immediate shifts at retreats, others saw significant reversals of chronic issues within 2 to 2.5 months or after completing a 100-day Qigong 'gong'.

Does the program address dietary concerns?

Yes, customers successfully identified severe food sensitivities, such as dairy, and transitioned from restrictive diets to balanced, whole-food eating plans.

Is Urban Monk worth the investment for personal health?

Margaret Bates recommends doing research but ultimately deciding to prioritize yourself. Her attitude was "if not now, when?" and she concluded that now was the best time to invest in her own health.

Answered by Margaret Bates

What is the coaching experience like at Urban Monk?

Margaret describes the coaching as highly personal and supportive. She felt an immediate connection with her coach, Kathleen, who she described as personable, kind, and a great listener who provided clear, positive feedback.

Answered by Margaret Bates

How does Urban Monk help with stress and gut issues?

The program uses tools like the VaguVibe to calm the vagus system and de-stress. Margaret found this essential because stress was a major factor in her gut issues, and the device was small and easy to use.

Answered by Margaret Bates

Is the Urban Monk retreat worth the financial investment?

Laura Bierwagen initially needed to justify the cost, which she did by focusing on the opportunity to discuss the 'Upstream' microbiome program directly with Pedram Shojai. Ultimately, she concluded the experience is a 'gift to yourself' that provides value in ways you cannot anticipate.

Answered by Laura Bierwagen

How did you feel before engaging with the program?

I did feel an emotional shift. I had been struggling personally with where am I gonna go? I was on crutches for 10 years, and I had horrible autoimmune arthritis and chronic pain and just it was ... It hurt to move at all.

Answered by Laura Bierwagen

Topics covered in Urban Monk Productions interviews

Reviewer profiles

Other companies reviewed in Health & Wellness

Stories on ShareOne Reviews are recorded by the customers themselves.