Magazine Article Reviews
“I hand out Healthy & Fit magazine to all of my students every month. They love the magazine and look forward to getting it. You write awesome articles, Karen.”
-Linda Parkinson, Certified Jazzercise Instructor
“Dear Karen, I want to say thank you for the very nice job you did writing up the Fit Feature on me and my journey with arthritis. And the article on yoga with the interview with Cherie is wonderful—right on target. Thank you; you are a very gifted writer.”
-Dianne, Healthy & Fit Magazine reader
“I enjoy reading your articles in Healthy & Fit magazine. You have a great voice and write articles that are interesting and engaging.” -Telka Arend-Ritter, LMSW, ACSW
“At the October Nutrition Entrepreneurs of MI meeting, Karen Giles-Smith asked if she could interview me for an article she was writing on sarcopenia. This was something totally new for me, but Karen made it easy. I was delighted to see the article in the January 2011 issue of Healthy & Fit magazine in the Lansing area.” - Lynn Spalding, Registered Dietitian and Board Certified Specialist in Gerontological Nutrition
“Your wonderful ability and skill makes the Woods-N-Water News the premier outdoor publication in the state.”
-Tom Campbell, Editor, Woods-N-Water News magazine (regarding “Nature Up Close and Personal: Journaling Benefits Body and Mind” by Karen Giles-Smith in the June 2008 issue)
“It was your excellent writing that made the story … I look forward to your future work! Thanks again for sharing with the Woods-N-Water News.”
-Tom Campbell, Editor, Woods-N-Water News magazine (regarding “Greenville Couple Creates Backyard Wildlife Habitat” by Karen Giles-Smith in the July 2007 issue)
“The July edition of Woods-N-Water News magazine contains an article about Greenville’s Steve and Dawn Wyckoff.
The article, written by Karen-Giles Smith and titled ‘Greenville Couple Creates Backyard Habitat,’ is a must read for conservation minded folks.
Steve Wyckoff, a devout conservation advocate and long-standing member of many outdoor organizations such as Ducks Unlimited, Pheasants Forever, etc., has created 60 acres of wildlife habitat. His land is in the Conservation Reserve Program, which converts some farmlands into wildlife habitat or sanctuaries.
Steve and Dawn have worked more than three years to create their ‘Heaven Under Feet.’ And that is truly what their creation has become. It now supports many species of birds and animals.
I know, because I’ve been there and even duck hunted with them one morning on their pond. We downed no ducks that morning but I did get somewhat on the wet side. Well, at least it didn’t ‘snew’ (snow).
The magazine article referred to tells an excellent and more complete story of what Steve and Dawn have accomplished. It also is material to relate what others can do once they put their mind to it.
I’d recommend that anyone of habitat persuasion get a copy of the article.”
-Ed Gilbert, Outdoor Columnist, “A Wyckoff Creation”, Woods and Waters, The Daily News (Greenville, Belding and Montcalm County, Michigan), June 28, 2007.
“It was an interesting and well-written article. Thanks Karen, and I look forward to future story ideas.”
-Heather Gurk, Editor, Today’s Dietitian, regarding “How to Be a Star Student in Cyberspace” by Karen Giles-Smith in the December 2006 issue.
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The Wellness Writer Blog Reviews
“I enjoyed your article on forest bathing and find the idea of immune-boosting plant chemicals fascinating. Your blog spot is beautiful and relaxing. I am looking forward to reading more of your blog entries.”
-Jenny, reader
“Your writing is wonderful. So positive and inspiring and hopeful and clean and informative. I love it.”
-Jodi Cary, reader
“John and I are loving your blogs. Can’t wait for another one to come out after we read one! You are such a good writer—your writing brings things back and to life!”
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-Donna Hensey, reader
“I really enjoy your blogs; they’re very well written and informative.”
-Emily Ostrowski, RD, reader
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Recommendations
“Karen is an extraordinary and extremely competent registered dietitian. She fully appreciates the importance of effective communications and its impact in business and professional growth. I highly recommend this bright, organized and delightful woman, she is a pleasure to know and work for.”
-Kathleen Zelman, MPH, RD, Director of Nutrition, WebMD
“Karen and I are working together to put the Michigan Dietetic Association’s annual conference together and her organization and writing skills are fabulous.”
-Beth Thayer, MS, RD, Manager of Wellness Programs and Strategies, Henry Ford Health System
“Karen served on the board of directors of Nutrition Entrepreneurs of Michigan. As a volunteer, she served as the newsletter chair. Karen was very influential in taking our group and giving it the professional makeover it needed. She recommended a new newsletter format, edited the newsletter (3/year) and provided timely and relevant articles as well. She is an excellent nutrition entrepreneur who has started her own venture as a wellness writer. I recommend Karen for any writing, editing or newsletter needs. She has proved to be an excellent asset to our organization.”
-Melanie Jacob, RD, President of Nutrition Entrepreneurs of Michigan 2007-2009; Owner, Nutrition Therapy