The BLIRM Method

Four months. One clear order of steps.

Most people I work with don’t need more information. They need the right things in the right order — and someone to walk it with them. That’s what BLIRM is.

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The Method

Why I built it this way

For years I tried to fix things one piece at a time: a new food rule here, a new routine there. Nothing held, because nothing was connected. BLIRM puts the pieces in order. First we build a base. Then we lighten what’s weighing on you. Then we steady your rest and your stress. And finally, we make sure you can keep going without me.

“BLIRM is what I wish someone had handed me back then: the whole path, in order, with a person beside me.”

Fanny Barquero · BLIRM Method

The name

What “BLIRM” means

BLIRM stands for Balance Life Integral Recovery Method. It’s the method I created: a whole-person way of putting your daily routines in order — food, rest, stress, surroundings and emotions — so the changes you make support each other instead of competing.

Month by month

Your four months, step by step

Tap a month to see what we work on, what you receive and what it asks of you.

Month 1

Foundation

What we work on: The groundwork every later stage depends on. We start with a full picture of your health history, your days and what is most likely weighing on you. Then we steady the basics: a stronger base in how you eat, fewer of the heaviest inputs in your food and surroundings, and the most immediate gaps in digestion and sleep. For most people, this month brings orientation and relief: from not knowing where to start to having a map and the first concrete steps.
What you receive: your starting point, your first written plan, and simple guides for your meals and your week.
What it asks of you: about 5 hours a week, including our sessions.

Month 2

Clearing

What we work on: Gut first, one change at a time. We work more directly on your body’s own elimination pathways: your gut and kidneys first, then your liver, step by step, with more specific food steps and the products on your list. I adjust the pace so your body is supported, not overwhelmed. It’s often the most physically active month, and the one where guidance matters most. The clearing doesn’t end here: it goes deeper in months 3 and 4.
What you receive: your updated plan, practical guides for this stage, and space to talk about what you’ve been carrying.
What it asks of you: up to 8 hours a week. It’s the busiest month.

Month 3

Regulation

What we work on: The focus shifts to your nervous system: helping your body move out of constant stress and into genuine rest. Sleep gets specific attention, we add simple practices to calm your system, and we turn the changes of the first two months into daily patterns you can keep. There’s more room here for the emotional weight that often comes with feeling unwell for a long time.
What you receive: an evening routine made for your life, short practices you can do anywhere, and your updated plan.
What it asks of you: about 5 to 8 hours a week, including our sessions.

Month 4

Strengthen

What we work on: We consolidate the work of the first three months and build the foundation for staying well beyond the program. We reinforce the food, lifestyle and calming practices you’ve built, look at anything that still needs attention, and create your personal plan to keep going. It’s as much about knowing your own body and trusting yourself as about any new step.
What you receive: your closing review, so you can see how your routines changed, and your personal plan for what comes next.
What it asks of you: about 5 hours a week.

The fifth pillar, through all four months: human accompaniment. Present from the first conversation to the last: you won’t walk this alone, and I’m the one who answers your messages.

Your week

A week inside BLIRM

Session week: a private video session with me. Usually within 12 to 24 hours (48 at the most), your updated plan reaches you by email.
Tuesday and Thursday: message me on WhatsApp with your questions, your wins, the day that went sideways. I answer between 11 am and 5 pm Costa Rica time (1 to 7 pm Eastern; noon to 6 pm in winter).
Every two weeks, an extra: my live group talk. A short topic, a practice, and other people walking the same path. Your seat is always reserved.
Every day: the practices in your plan. In all, about 5 to 8 hours a week, sessions included; the most in the Clearing month.
The week in between: no private session, but you’re not alone: WhatsApp is there, and so is the group talk if you’d like to join.

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Not a bot. Not an assistant. Whether you write on WhatsApp or by email, on a Tuesday or a Thursday, I’m the one who answers.

Who it’s for

Is BLIRM right for you?

This is for you if…

You’ve tried many things and want a clear order of steps.
You want one-on-one support, not another app.
You’re ready to take an active part for four months.

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You’d like someone who works alongside your doctor, not against them.

This is not for you if…

You’re looking for a quick fix or a miracle.
You need a diagnosis or urgent care. Please see your doctor first.
You’re pregnant or living with an eating disorder. Talk with your doctor first; BLIRM may not be the right fit, and I’ll tell you honestly.

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You’d like someone else to do the work for you.

I work with men and women, in English and in Spanish.

Your doctor

How I work alongside your doctor

Your doctor diagnoses, prescribes and handles emergencies. I don’t do any of that, and I never ask you to stop or change anything your doctor gave you. My part is the one only you can do day to day: how you eat, rest, move and handle stress. If something new comes up, I’ll ask you to talk with your doctor first. When it helps, you’re welcome to share your written plan with them.

WhatsApp with me is for questions about your plan. It isn’t for emergencies. If something feels urgent, call your doctor, 911 or your local emergency number.

BLIRM Rebuild

The investment

BLIRM Rebuild

4 months · Energy, digestion and sleep

What’s included

16 weeks of guided support, one month at a time.
8 private video sessions of 60 minutes, two a month.
WhatsApp with me every Tuesday and Thursday, 11 am to 5 pm Costa Rica time (1 to 7 pm Eastern; noon to 6 pm Eastern from November to March), for quick questions.
Extra: my live group talks, by video on Wednesday evenings, with your seat always reserved.
Your plan in writing after each session, adjusted as we go, with guides and audios by email and WhatsApp, in English or Spanish.
Your time: about 5 to 8 hours a week, sessions included. The most in month 2, Clearing.
A starting point and a closing review, so you can see how your routines changed.
A one-page summary for your doctor when you finish.

Your investment

$1,650 paid in full · or 4 × $450 ($1,800 total)

One price for everyone: online from anywhere or in person in Costa Rica, in English or in Spanish.

Not for you after the first session? Tell me within 48 hours: no further charges, and if you paid in full, you get $1,425 back.

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This page describes BLIRM Rebuild, the four-month program. To enroll, use the Enroll now button on the programs page, or book your free call first. Prefer a shorter start or a deeper path? BLIRM Reset (6 weeks) and BLIRM Restore (6 months) are on the programs page.

See the three programs

BLIRM is coaching and education: it works alongside your doctor and doesn’t replace medical care. Read the health disclaimer

FAQ

Questions about the method

Does this replace my doctor?

No. BLIRM works alongside your medical care and never replaces it.

What if I travel?

Sessions are online, so you can join from wherever you are, or we move the dates around your plans. WhatsApp travels with you.

What if I fall behind?

That’s normal, and it’s why the plan is adjusted every month. We work with your real life, not an ideal one.

Will I have to follow a strict diet?

No. It isn’t a meal plan you follow for 30 days and drop. We start from how you eat today and change it in a clear order. Some changes are big and will take you out of your comfort zone — that’s exactly why I’m with you every week.

Is it in English or Spanish?

Both. Sessions, your written plan, guides and WhatsApp work in English or in Spanish.

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You don’t have to figure out the order alone.

Free · up to 30 minutes · by video · no pressure. If it’s not a fit, I’ll tell you.

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