Testimonials
Testimonials for Linda Winkler Garvin
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Joanne, Former Business Consultant, San Francisco
My initial experience with Linda was when I was in crisis, after being diagnosed with Stage 4 Lung Cancer in October 2019. Having access to her knowledge and expertise (with her extensive history of a nursing and medical background) in navigating... Read more >>
Kate, Colorado
I hired Linda to work with my father over a period of 1 1/2 years telephonically. My father was still running his business, but had end stage renal disease, along with many other health challenges. Although Linda and my father live in one state... Read more >>
Dr. Cohen, Palo Alto, CA
I was able to contact Linda to assist me with two health issues. I wanted to hire Linda to take some of my health information and put it in chronological order. She saved me valuable time I did not have for this task, which enabled me to... Read more >>
Debra in San Rafael, CA
I hired Linda as a patient advocate several years ago when I had a sudden onset of a detached retina in my right eye and felt that she contributed to my successful recovery. In one of our most healing sessions, she helped me using interactive... Read more >>
Eileen, San Francisco, CA
I hired Linda to work with a friend of mine in her early twenties who lives in New York City. My friend had a health problem that required her to see a Gynecologist and was informed she may have a pre-cancerous cervical condition . She was scared... Read more >>
Linda, Silicon Valley, CA
I was diagnosed with stage 4 non small cell lung cancer. Although I have held high power positions in the past, I was scared and at a loss as to how to proceed. I hired Linda to help me navigate all of the complicated aspects of my care. She... Read more >>
Carol in San Mateo, CA
We were at our wits end trying to help our sister. She had multiple doctors, cabinets full of medications , confusion on what was wrong, and no answers. Linda helped us sort through the turmoil and advocate for her. She managed numerous complex... Read more >>
Karen in Washington, DC
Before I took a job out of state , I used caregivers to assist with my mother’s independent living. When she moved to assisted living, I thought “outside” assistance would be unnecessary. I was wrong. While regular meals and on-time meds were no... Read more >>
Terry, Tiburon, CA
I have rheumatoid arthritis with joint stiffness and soreness throughout my body. Although I had been enrolled in a physical therapy program for 6 weeks, I was not progressing very much. I contacted Linda for wellness coaching and to learn some... Read more >>
Helen, San Jose, CA
I have worked with Linda intermittently over the past eight years for three complicated surgeries I have needed on my left knee. Linda’s advocacy on my behalf facilitated my medical treatment, by giving me guidance on the different treatment... Read more >>
Carolyn, Alameda, CA
I have had bilateral knee surgeries [3 surgeries on each knee, including a left knee replacement], moderate arthritis, severe degeneration & scoliosis. I hired Linda as a patient advocate to get more information on stretching to slow down my... Read more >>
Cheryl, Alameda, CA
I was diagnosed with breast cancer a few months after moving to Alameda from Nova Scotia , Canada. I was unfamiliar with health insurance issues in the US, but luckily I found Nurse Health Advocate, Linda Garvin. Linda helped me navigate the... Read more >>
Dr. Terry Whitten, Santa Rosa, CA
I contacted Linda for wellness coaching and to learn some Pilates mat exercises. Linda helped me develop a highly effective exercise program that I can easily do on my own at home in a reasonable and doable time frame. I have had an increase in... Read more >>
Debbie Ryan, Alameda, CA
I sought Linda out because I have chronic rheumatoid arthritis and was looking for the expertise of a nurse. Her health guidance & couching have been a tremendous benefit to me. She provided me with food and beverage recommendation that I... Read more >>
Ed Alter
My father lives in St Louis and was experiencing a variety of health problems due to an intense pain in his hip. He wasn't interested in seeing his doctor and was unclear about his options for physical therapy. Through a phone consultation, Linda... Read more >>
Carolyn Mason
Linda cares deeply that individuals have the information necessary to make informed decisions about their health care. What I appreciate most about the methods she uses is that she takes every facet into consideration, not just nutrition and... Read more >>
Jeannie Egbert
I hired Linda as a nurse for my mother who had chronic back pain and mobility issues. Linda’s communication with my sister and I was excellent. She e-mailed us with her assessment on each of her visits, along with her recommendations. Linda... Read more >>
My initial experience with Linda was when I was in crisis, after being diagnosed with Stage 4 Lung Cancer in October 2019. Having access to her knowledge and expertise (with her extensive history of a nursing and medical background) in navigating... Read more >>
Kate, Colorado
I hired Linda to work with my father over a period of 1 1/2 years telephonically. My father was still running his business, but had end stage renal disease, along with many other health challenges. Although Linda and my father live in one state... Read more >>
Dr. Cohen, Palo Alto, CA
I was able to contact Linda to assist me with two health issues. I wanted to hire Linda to take some of my health information and put it in chronological order. She saved me valuable time I did not have for this task, which enabled me to... Read more >>
Debra in San Rafael, CA
I hired Linda as a patient advocate several years ago when I had a sudden onset of a detached retina in my right eye and felt that she contributed to my successful recovery. In one of our most healing sessions, she helped me using interactive... Read more >>
Eileen, San Francisco, CA
I hired Linda to work with a friend of mine in her early twenties who lives in New York City. My friend had a health problem that required her to see a Gynecologist and was informed she may have a pre-cancerous cervical condition . She was scared... Read more >>
Linda, Silicon Valley, CA
I was diagnosed with stage 4 non small cell lung cancer. Although I have held high power positions in the past, I was scared and at a loss as to how to proceed. I hired Linda to help me navigate all of the complicated aspects of my care. She... Read more >>
Carol in San Mateo, CA
We were at our wits end trying to help our sister. She had multiple doctors, cabinets full of medications , confusion on what was wrong, and no answers. Linda helped us sort through the turmoil and advocate for her. She managed numerous complex... Read more >>
Karen in Washington, DC
Before I took a job out of state , I used caregivers to assist with my mother’s independent living. When she moved to assisted living, I thought “outside” assistance would be unnecessary. I was wrong. While regular meals and on-time meds were no... Read more >>
Terry, Tiburon, CA
I have rheumatoid arthritis with joint stiffness and soreness throughout my body. Although I had been enrolled in a physical therapy program for 6 weeks, I was not progressing very much. I contacted Linda for wellness coaching and to learn some... Read more >>
Helen, San Jose, CA
I have worked with Linda intermittently over the past eight years for three complicated surgeries I have needed on my left knee. Linda’s advocacy on my behalf facilitated my medical treatment, by giving me guidance on the different treatment... Read more >>
Carolyn, Alameda, CA
I have had bilateral knee surgeries [3 surgeries on each knee, including a left knee replacement], moderate arthritis, severe degeneration & scoliosis. I hired Linda as a patient advocate to get more information on stretching to slow down my... Read more >>
Cheryl, Alameda, CA
I was diagnosed with breast cancer a few months after moving to Alameda from Nova Scotia , Canada. I was unfamiliar with health insurance issues in the US, but luckily I found Nurse Health Advocate, Linda Garvin. Linda helped me navigate the... Read more >>
Dr. Terry Whitten, Santa Rosa, CA
I contacted Linda for wellness coaching and to learn some Pilates mat exercises. Linda helped me develop a highly effective exercise program that I can easily do on my own at home in a reasonable and doable time frame. I have had an increase in... Read more >>
Debbie Ryan, Alameda, CA
I sought Linda out because I have chronic rheumatoid arthritis and was looking for the expertise of a nurse. Her health guidance & couching have been a tremendous benefit to me. She provided me with food and beverage recommendation that I... Read more >>
Ed Alter
My father lives in St Louis and was experiencing a variety of health problems due to an intense pain in his hip. He wasn't interested in seeing his doctor and was unclear about his options for physical therapy. Through a phone consultation, Linda... Read more >>
Carolyn Mason
Linda cares deeply that individuals have the information necessary to make informed decisions about their health care. What I appreciate most about the methods she uses is that she takes every facet into consideration, not just nutrition and... Read more >>
Jeannie Egbert
I hired Linda as a nurse for my mother who had chronic back pain and mobility issues. Linda’s communication with my sister and I was excellent. She e-mailed us with her assessment on each of her visits, along with her recommendations. Linda... Read more >>
Linda Winkler Garvin, MSN
Patient Advocate
Clients have described Linda as a person who has a high level of kindheartedness, diligence and resourcefulness with individuals and families.
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