“Hello my name is Megan Marquez. I am a certified footzoner/backzoner, amateur herbalist and self taught cudendera but most importantly Mother to 2 beautiful children. 

I was always interested in ancestral medicines, historical remedies and forgotten practices but hadn't quite parted from a lot of the western medicines;  when the footzoning community found me. 

I had just had my daughter , when my journey began in 2019. After experiencing a difficult 32 hour labor- which resulted in an emergency c-section, I had some residual complications that lasted for months afterwards.  My biggest complaint was my bowels...I honestly felt like the doctors had put my guts back in wrong. I was stricken with bouts of constipation and then diarrhea along with extreme PMS.  I spoke to my woman's health doctor just to get the message "that's normal, alot of women experience this, take a prebiotic." I was researching IBS, Chrohns and any other Google explanation, when I finally shared this story with my husband's extended family member. At this point I had been suffering in silence for about a year. She told me about footzoning. She took my aside during a family gathering and picked up my foot and after some "strange manipulation " I felt something "click" in my foot. I was shocked but also doubtful anything had changed. Then the next day my stomach was better, the day after my bowels seemed to become more regular. Could it be? Could this homeopathic cure have fixed me? Next I was dragging my husband back to get his shoulder worked on, which it did... we just couldn't believe how fast it worked! It shocked and amazed us.. Actually, it resonated on a soul level, awoken a desire and I just had to experience more!  I signed up for a zone with Danene the next chance that brought her to my home town. 

I first met Danene through a zoning session. She was quiet, reserved but so quick to smile...she zoned my foot while I chatted away about my fertility journey, labor and heath issues prior and at one point she stopped me.. something I said had reached the motherly part of her...she looked at me and very softy but honestly, told me that words had power, especially the words we speak to our bodies, words could speak healing or illness, that we needed to stop speaking to ourselves negatively, that my past was just that...moving forward I needed to be more loving and conscious of what words I spoke to myself.  I was at first taken aback...I sat quietly while she finished.... at home, I couldn't forget her words, the lovingly way she told me and the way I felt...I felt something in her words, I would later think and reflect and recall this moment as "momentous". I laid awake that night and deeply reflected on her words, reflected on this practice, and most curiously on how this "footzoning " was resonating on so many other levels. Not many things in my life have shaken me, I've lived a pretty adventurous life so far and I have changed course with the winds before... nothing like Footzonology has affected it so quickly, so strongly and so deeply- as this practice. 

It took me about another year of letting my mind and soul muster up enough commitment for me to sign up for Danenes classes. After much encouragement from my husband, I decided to be different and take a Backzone class first in 2020, in true Megan fashion, I did zoning backwards- much like my life! 

Backzoning opened my eyes to a world of emotional balance along with the experiences of  the zoning family. Danene welcomed us all into her home and family, shared delicious meals and many laughs! SHE made me realize my gifts and awoke a part of me that needed to learn a old teaching. She IS like a second Mother to me... A great resource and a link to an ancestral lineage that sought old teachings about food as medicine, words caring emotional weight and a community of practitioners that I can depend on for support and love. It gave me a tribe. 

A year later I became a student in the year long certification for a Footzoner in 2021.  My husband and I had experienced another devastating eptopic miscarriage in Dec of 2020 and I had been told it was unlikely I'd concive another child on one ovary/ fallopian tube.  I thought this would be a nice distraction and change of pace. First day of class I met Katri. I was impressed by her spirit from moment one. She wasn't very tall, but to me her very essence was BIG! She carried herself with a grace of a lady but wilth a spirit of a wise bird. She resonated with me. Her words were easy to listen to and her teachings caught my attention.  She further impressed me when I volunteered to have my foot examined. She immediately could tell I had no fallopian tube on my right side, all this from a touch of my foot. This absolutely floored me, there's no way she could have known this detail about me. I was hooked at that moment. I asked her how she knew, what the doctors had told me and very matter-a-factly she showed me on my foot where to zone, every day for 1 month and told me she'd see me next month's class. I of course was curious, had nothing to lose, and did exactly as she said. 

Next class, she re-examined my feet, smiled a sly smile and said well see next month but something is there... a few weeks passed before I realized I was pregnant with my second child!  I was fully committed to learning and was so excited to be doing this journey with 2 beautiful souls, a tribe and my sidekicks who journey with me back and forth to Colorado.  I found not only friends,  but a community that turned into family. 

Today, I zone family and friends mostly, or regular clients... but my children recieve the benefits- especially during those long parenting nights...when fevers and sickness strike. Zoning has helped keep them out of the hospital or lessened the illness, or strengthened my resolve that "mother" can help...I think that's the biggest gift. Knowing I have something in my toolbelt that works, thats dependable, always with me and is accessible when an emergency arrives.  Zoning has taught me to be more conscious of what we put in our bodies as fuel, even though we're not always the best at it...we always have opportunities to get better! Zoning has changed my life!

Lots of love to momma Danene! “

— Megan Marquez

“Danene is a very knowledgeable and phenomenal teacher. Through receiving treatments from her and as her student, I have learned by focusing on the entire body through the signal system on the feet, foot zoning offers a comprehensive form of healing, targeting not only physical health, but also emotional, mental, and spiritual well being. Danene has been and continues to be supportive and helpful as I continue on my wellness journey.  I highly recommend any classes Danene has to offer.”

— Sharmon W

“Danene is an extraordinary force in FootZonology, igniting a deep passion in students of all ages and inspiring them to master this transformative art. Her unwavering dedication to the principles of the Nordblom Institute not only preserves the practice's integrity but also fosters authentic healing experiences that resonate profoundly with everyone. Danene's enthusiasm for FootZoning is truly transmittable—she doesn’t just teach the art; she embodies it, living a vibrant lifestyle that champions health and wellness. This commitment creates a warm and inviting atmosphere that motivates learners and cultivates a genuine desire to become more skilled practitioners while promoting a healthier life.

Her teaching methods are nothing short of exceptional. She simplifies complex concepts into digestible ideas that anyone can grasp. She warmly invites questions and does all in her power to humbly share the best possible answers. The colorful and thoughtfully organized materials she provides enhance our understanding, empowering us to apply what we learn with confidence. Whenever I face a health challenge, Danene's class notes and books are my go-to resources for healing; they are simply invaluable! She records all her classes, enabling us to revisit the rich knowledge she imparts time and time again.
 
Having enrolled my children and myself in Danene's classes for the past four years, I can confidently speak to her profound impact on my journey. She inspires me to embrace my unique gifts and deepens my understanding of FootZonology in ways I never thought possible. I make attending her classes a priority, knowing that each session will reveal new insights and valuable techniques that enrich my practice and elevate my healing abilities. Danene is undoubtedly a guiding light in my pursuit of holistic wellness, and her influence is a treasured part of my life.”

— Jennifer H

“I found zoning in 2021 as I was struggling with multiple skin conditions such as hives, eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, and subdermal acne. I received treatments from a new zoning student and became interested in learning foot zoning myself. As I studied the different body systems, I learned my elimination system, liver and adrenals were heavily burdened after 50+ years of not properly caring for them. After changing my diet, regularly foot zoning myself, and applying the support modalities zoning teaches (living water, essential oils, herbs, exercise, color and sunshine) my skin has cleared and my hair is thicker, bright and shiny. Today, as a zoning practitioner, I am honored to help others reconnect to their body.

I am blessed to have Danene for my zoning instructor and highly recommend her. Her zoning experiences and skills using essential oils and herbs are vast and applicable to many real situations I face.

Danene has taught me to zone the feet, face and back. I appreciate her teaching style as she addresses a variety of learning needs while visually bringing the body systems to life. As I zone, I understand what each gland, organ and system I’m zoning do and visualize its perfect picture. In addition to zoom lectures, Danene offers detailed notes that provide depth to the Nordblom home study curriculum. Here she also shares applicable essential oils, herbs and foods that support the body. I like that Danene records these classes as I frequently return to them for guidance. 

Both my face and back zoning classes took place on site at Danene’s southern Colorado mountain home that I call the Sherwood’s Forest. Here Danene walks her talk as she shares what a rejuvenation lifestyle looks like, complete with comfy accommodations and delicious food in a refreshing pine forest environment. I have had a lot of teachers in my years but none have shared so much of their time, knowledge, and skills with me as Danene has.”

— Leslie B