JOHN BRUMBY, PREMIER OF VICTORIA "Dear Sam, I am still trying to master that Vietnamese salad you demonstrated."

CLARE BOWDITCH .."I had the good fortune of stumbling across Sam Gowing back in 2002, when she gave me a jolly-good dose of both Pilates and "food as medicine" advice. Since then, whenever I'm run down, flat out, over-roasted, or in need to some professional "energy support", she is the one I call. She always sets me back on the path to good health  and manages to do so in a way that makes food sexy, and exercise delightful. She has a big heart, and this makes her the real deal. I love her way."

SHANNON BENNETT .."With the increasing demand for beautifully prepared, healthy food and the escalating global health issues, Vue de monde enjoys a nurturing nutritional alliancewith Samantha who shared her extensive knowledge and unique insight into food as medicine and wellbeing for the past four years with our team. Combined with 25 years experience in...hospitality and the corporate arena makes her a true champion of balanced living!" 

JILL BARCLAY, MELBOURNE.. "Recovering at last from an illness that has troubled me for decades I am so grateful to Samantha Gowing. I was desperate, frustrated and very unwell when I went to see her. My problem involves the digestion system and a nasty, intransigent beast it is! There are so many things that upset it and I was disappearing into a maelstrom of ‘I can’t eat that – or that – I could eat that last week but not anymore’. Round and round I went; trying my hardest but never winning. It was debilitating; not to mention demoralizing and demeaning.
Samantha devised a new eating program, with recipes and remedies, which set me up for an enthusiastic recovery. My diet is still restricted but I feel sustained and well now, and the symptoms (which are very unpleasant and were getting worse) have disappeared. I’m looking forward to adding more of Sam’s food ideas and recipes as I get better still."

TEGAN CARTER, NEWS MAGAZINES .. "Entertaining, educational, relaxed and left us wanting more. Sam filled the room with laughter and a passion for food, giving our team an aromatic experience. Every biteful released a new taste sensation that was accompanied by a glass of refreshing organic wine. Sam's feel good recipes are easy to replicate at home especially the Turmeric tonic which one of us found out that it was an excellent revitalization after a late night! Simple, yet deliciously scrumptious. We will definitely be coming to see Sam very soon. Bravo!" 

Flip Shelton .. "Sam Gowing is one gusty angel. She has freed me from years of gut aches, bloating and bad breath which was at times capable of killing entire GM canola crops. She has given me a new lease of life and I feel fantastic. Her professional manner is personal and there`s no one else in the world like here. I trust and respect Sam implicitly. 

MAREE EDDINGS, UBS .."Having your life in balance and feel the direction your taking is also in balance are fairly key ingredients in working towards a healthy and fulfilling life. These are two most important areas that I have been able to get on track with the guidance and tremendous support of Sam!  She is a dream. Her unflappable approach to her work and life are definitely drivers I have been able to work with and focus on the areas of my life that I wanted to improve.

Having Sam on my side has not only been the support I needed but also the continual challenge for me to keep going. Her guidance her honesty and compassion make her an amazing coach and guider.  When I know she is in town I cant wait to catch up with her and share what I have been doing and seek further amazing support.  Thanks Sam you have helped me change my life and I am forever grateful."

JO BIDDLES, MERRYL LYNCH .. "Sam is my panacea when I`m cross and ugly on Friday lunchtimes after a week of deadlines and near-disasters. At the end of her class, I am flooded with the reality that I`m a living breathing human being and not an automaton. I love the way Sam slowly seduces your body so that your shoulders drop into place and your soul returns to your core."

DERRYN HINCH .. "Gowing`s (restaurant) was magic. Sophisticated stuff. Cleverfood. And crazy fun......Some of my fondest memories are of dinnerswith Dennis and a clique of talented friends. I have several sketchesdone across the dinner table by the multi-talented CliftonPugh.....Gowing was an impoverished Limey who came out here and madegood. Made fortunes. Lost fortunes. He owned a mansion at Mt Macedon.He owned the Mt Macedon pub. He dreamed of classy restaurants anddelivered."

JUSTIN STANFORD, Chill Island .. "Stuck in an office 60 hours a week myphysical well being was really suffering and the stress levels kept onrising. Doing pilates in the studio 3 times a week has really changedthe way I feel physically and mentally. I recommend it to anyone whoneeds to unwind and tone up."

BRETT KINGMAN Musician, Producer, Graphic Artist .. "SamanthaGowing is one of Melbourne`s great and largely unsung treasures. Whiledrawing inspiration from her legendary father, Dennis Gowing, and theway he helped put Melbourne on the restaurant map, she has had nothinghanded to her. Indeed, Samantha has worked incredibly hard to achievethe successes she has had and will have. The Grace Darlingfood, wine, art and music establishment (almost a movement!) of theearly nineties is testament to this - many similar establishments triedto emulate the formula, most with little success.

NowSamantha has turned her attentions and efforts towards a more holistic,spiritual and healthy offering for the masses - and aren`t they lovingit! Her achievements with the new business, accomplished is such ashort amount of time speak for themselves. Asa long term patron of Jacksons, Gowings, The Grace Darling and nowGowings Food and Health, I can testify to at least one thing: "Gowings"is synonymous with quality, thoroughness and friendliness and generallysets the standard for the rest of the industry. Period. "

Samantha Gowing is a leader in this town and in her industry. A very valuable, tenacious and hard working leader.

Ms. M, Collingwood .. "Pilates has made a wonderful difference to my life. I have become stronger, more flexible and more stable on my feet. It is a very relaxing and non-stressful form of excercise (being over 40 and pleasantly plump this is important!) and I have made great friends whilst doing it.
Sam Gowing is the best health and fitness professional I have ever encountered. She offers a personal service that is second to none. Attending her pilates classes are better than therapy (and much cheaper)! This is something I am going to do all my life."

SOPHIE BARRY.. "My fondest memories of Dennis Gowing was sitting in Jacksons restaurant after school with my sisters, eating chocolate souffle, waiting for mum to finish a long lunch! I have happily continued this tradition with Sam at Gowings Grace Darling and various other haunts.

Although the long lunches continue it is great to see Sam has thrown in a healthy change!
Mum and I went on the Organic tour of Fitzroy with Sam. Together we enjoyed healthy delicious food, great mix of people and organic wines! It was a great way to learn about the accessibility of organic food and wine while looking at shops and meeting people involved in the trade. An adventure worth going on!"

HELEN ROBERTSON .. "I have attended both nutritional consults and Pilates classes with Sam, and find her personal, empathetic approach contributes greatly to understanding the benefits obtained from subscribing to healthy lifestyle changes. Although I stray from Sam`s diet and exercise suggestions, I am very comfortable that the program Sam has developed for me, is sustainable for the long term.
Thankyou for your support, friendship and confidence to suceed in being the very best that I can be!"

RUSSELL J WHITE .. "When I think Gowings over the years, I think of the eponymous East Melbourne restaurant and Collingwood`s Grace Darling Hotel. Fine food, fine wines and atmosphere that`s absolutely fine! These days its fine food that`s indeed fine for you! Oh, and Gowing is a pretty good bloke to boot!"