I am a "maxed-out mom" with a full time job who felt I could never find time to take care of…read moremyself. When my weight started to spiral out of control (yet again) I realized that I needed real help. I found Marin Weight Loss & Wellness through Yelp and am so incredibly thankful that I did. It's been life changing for me. I was desperate to lose weight, but just couldn't do it on my own. I was also skeptical that this was another program that would promise me support in the beginning and then fizzle out. It has far surpassed my expectations! I meet with Cassale (nutritionist) once a week to talk about food - what's working, what's not. We also talk about what's going on in my life and how it has affected my decisions (I'm a "stress" eater). She shares the science behind all of it and takes a deep dive into my week providing thoughtful guidance on the upcoming week. She is genuinely committed to my success and she keeps me honest. I have lost almost 20 pounds, which feels GREAT! I feel better in my clothes and feel so much better about myself overall. Most importantly, I make better decisions about food - don't get me wrong, every now and then I "splurge", but it's not like it used to be. I feel like I have control over food, it doesn't control me anymore and it's never difficult to get back on track. I actually prefer being on track - I feel better overall when I am eating good food. If you are at that point where you feel overwhelmed and you need real support, I highly recommend Marin Weight Loss & Wellness. It's difficult to take that first step, but you will be so glad you did!

This place is a scam. Cassale sent me a so-called "personalized diet plan" that was not…read morepersonalized at all. She initially told me I should be eating 1,500 calories per day, yet the plan she sent was based on 2,500 calories per day. I also clearly stated that I am allergic to fish, but the diet plan still included fish. When I pointed out these errors, she became defensive instead of apologetic. She insisted the plan was made specifically for me and said she would only fix it if I paid for additional sessions. There was no apology and no attempt to correct her mistakes. I was charged full price for a completely inaccurate and careless plan.

Both the RN and Dr. Miranda were very nice and kind through the process. They made sure my medical…read moreexam was completed in a caring manner :)

I was very impressed with the staff. As well as Dr. Miranda. He is committed to health. He is very…read morewise, kind and personal. I highly recommend him and his staff. They give excellent care and advice with Heart,

Totally healthy lifestyle way of losing weight -no gimmicks! Dr. Gail and Cassale (nutritionist)…read morereally care about their clients and work with them to achieve their goals.

For years I have gone up and down 40 to 50 pounds but have never been able to keep the weight I…read morelose off. Last year at my annual physical, I asked my doctor if she could refer me to a doctor that might be able to help me lose weight and keep it off. She referred me to Dr. Gail Altschuler. It took me three months to call but I did finally go in for an initial consultation. When I met Dr. Altschuler, I found an immediate connection with someone who understood my challenges and who seemed genuinely interested in my life problems related to my weight. I made the decision in May 2008 to go on Dr. Gail's program and I am glad I did. Since May, I have lost 50 pounds, 10 inches in my waist and feel better than I have in years. As a manager of 8 people with an extremely busy schedule traveling all over the country, Dr. Altschuler has helped me manage all types of social eating scenarios. Now, I feel I can manage through all kinds of tough eating situations myself and I believe I can do it for the rest of my life! Thank you Gail for showing me the way and I look forward to years of healthy living. By the way, as the nine months on the program progressed, I have felt better and better about my physical self and now I am running 20 miles a week and will be running in my first 10K in years next month.

They are straight up, straight talk..... with the facts the data and the medicine (should you need…read moremedical support). Very good and no need to join one of the high priced diet clinics in town End of day it is on the patient to get the job done...and they will give you the tools you need to help yourself.

I have been coming to Pound Melters off and on for about 10 years. I usually go to the San Rafael…read moreoffice on Saturday mornings. They have always seen me right away or within 5 minutes of my arrival. The front desk staff and Doctors have always been friendly and give me good advice. I just started back up again in January and i have already lost 12 lbs in just 3 weeks. If you want good results, this is the place to go.

My experience with Dr. Lee gets full marks! I needed her surgical services for a strangulated…read morehernia procedure. She explained throughly what needed to be done and how long the proseedure whould take. The operation went smoothly and I am most pleased. Dr. Lee refers to herself as the "Queen of Hernia", and I agree. She has a open, pleasant, warm and funny personality; more importantly she knows her stuff. She is a wonderful person and doctor! Thank you Dr. Lee, you're a peach!

This is probably my first non-restaurant, non-spa or winery review, but I just had to write it. The…read more4 week wait for my surgery consultation with Dr. Lee was well worth it. Aside from her impeccable credentials (Stanford Med School, UCSF surgical residency and US Air Force), Dr. Lee is very personable and explained my gall bladder surgery in a very concise and simple manner. I was very comfortable after leaving her office. In the pre-op room, she briefly explained to my husband and I what she would be doing in the OR. Again giving us much reassurance. The robot-assisted single site gall bladder surgery she performed was a success and I am now recuperating with very little pain and discomfort. I highly recommend Dr Lee and would go to her again if needed.

I saw Dr. Zare to get a test of my thyroid, She suggested that I take testosterone injections vs…read more the cream that I was currently on and up my thyroid medicine. Her lack of education on the side effects of overdosing with testosterone and thyroid medicine, which is what happened to me. I gained 8 lbs in 1 month, I would steer clear from this part time Dr. that practices medicine like a hobby. I have always been in such great shape and now having to do damage control because of her negligence.

I am so pleased to have found Dr. Zare! I went to see Dr. Zare for gut and stress issues. She was…read moreso knowledgeable and took her time getting to understand what was going on with me and put me on a thorough treatment plan which has changed my life! I have never had so much energy, my gut issues have been resolved, and my stress has significantly reduced. She's honestly one of the best doctors I have ever had. She is so compassionate and sympathetic and makes you feel so comfortable from the get-go. More doctors could definitely learn a thing or from her as to how you treat your patients. I am so grateful to have found Dr. Zare and would recommend her to anyone considering going to her for treatment! You won't be disappointed!!!

Know Knowledgeable doctors and staff. I saw quick results…read more Everyone is friendly and kind.

I seriously feel like the entire team, led by Dr. Doug DeSalvo, are angels. everyone is so caring,…read morehelpful, professional and supportive. I thank my lucky stars for the referral and the support with recovery from a terrible traumatic car accident.

I was genuinely excited to start this program. After investing in countless coaches and courses, I…read morewas ready to finally put an end to all the second-guessing and commit to a plan tailored specifically for me. I enrolled in the self-paced program after doing my research and seeing overwhelmingly positive reviews. In hindsight, not meeting anyone on video beforehand and relying solely on text communication was a mistake on my part. After taking the initial quiz, I guessed my body type and was assigned a coach who shared that same type. I followed the program precisely for six weeks and saw no results after the first week. Only then did I learn I'd been placed in the wrong program for the wrong body type. I was reassigned to one of the founders, who reviewed my case and matched my correct type. Another 2-3 weeks went by with zero progress, even after overhauling my routines yet again. I even paid extra for their Tier 2 service, with no changes or signs of improvement. I did everything that was asked of me: 15,000 steps a day, consistent powerlifting, hydration, structure, and discipline, yet nothing changed. Instead, my lack of progress was attributed to mindset, quantum physics, and somatic blocks. I'm trained in trauma-informed care and have spent years doing deep somatic and therapeutic work. I fully understand the mind-body connection. But when a program cannot deliver results, shifting the responsibility back onto the client feels dismissive and unfair. Ultimately, it felt like the blame was placed on me when my coach no longer knew how to support my case which is exactly why I hired them in the first place. While I appreciate receiving a $750 refund for the Tier 2 upgrade, I am still left having spent $1,500 on a self-paced program that did not work for me. This is simply my experience. Be thoughtful, do your research, and I truly hope your results are better than mine.

Before working with them I used to question and try every diet, fad, and workout program. I was…read morebasically trying to piece meal my way through ALL the conflicting info out on the internet and Instagram, and was so frustrated with my lack of consistent progress, even though I used to work so hard to try to eat right and workout every day to try and make my body composition and strength goals. Now, I have full clarity and confidence to know what to eat, when, and how much eat and workout to accomplish my body and athletic goals- in any and every circumstance!!! I did all of this all while traveling the world. That peace of mind, confidence, and increased self love I now have for myself is freaking invaluable. And I credit all of that to me working with Green Door Life. I lost fat, gained muscle, toned and built my overall body, and even lost cellulite- I didn't even know that was freaking possible, since I've worked to lose my cellulite for the last 15 years!! And, I did all of this while traveling through 8 different countries and living nomadically full time. I've completed the 12 week nutrition group program and some 1:1 coaching, I'm not trying to overstate this in anyway - it has literally changed my life. This isn't a quick fix or some fad, their courses and coaching is revolutionary to your whole life moving forward. The coaching around food and nutrition is expansive not restrictive. They give you the fundamental deep knowledge and psychological support needed in order to make any situation, any country, and basically any restaurant or food navigable for your goals. What I love about their coaching style is they make you self sufficient and empowered. There is no ongoing sales cycle and unlike other coaching programs, they don't make you feel you need them to keep your gains. I have a completely different and loving relationship to my body, the way I view and eat food is informed and fun, and my daily behaviors and internal throughs are so different and aligned for who I am becoming more of each day, and who I want to be, than how I was when I started the program. I highly recommend working with Green Door Life through their different courses and coaching. I am going to do their upcoming Awaken your Cycles and Strength courses as well, because the amount of value and life changing outcomes I get from them and their courses is literally worth 10x the amount they are priced.

I was really in a very big funk and I had brain fog and I was just very sick…read more All the things that Dr. Kristy gave me helped me. I was all set to do my re test and everything. I'm looking forward to seeing her again. I always find parking in the area. I used to live in that neighborhood for about 33 years. It's a trek for me now because I'm in the east bay and I think it's worth the travel.

I urge anyone with a serious ailment that is considering this "health practitioner" to look…read moreelsewhere. I went to Dr. K because on her website it specifies that she is a thyroid specialist. There is no qualification for this that I have found. She led me on for months, costing me thousands out of pocket and I received very minimal care. She even said if my situation was too complex for her that she would ask other health professionals that she is in contact with for assistance. She never did this. I discussed with her how I had been a vegan for several years, but no longer, so I didn't feel dairy was my issue. I told her I had already given up sugar and gluten for a while with little difference to my wellbeing. She insisted I give these things up for months before she would give me the thyroid medication I researched and deeply felt I needed. She promised she would do this for me so I suffered for 2 months in her "care" while she did basically nothing. She was convinced I have an adrenal problem, and that was the cause of my problems, turns out I have high inflammation in my blood which she never checked for. I told her I was constantly dizzy and she didn't take my blood pressure at our visits, turns out my blood pressure is abnormally low, shock! When she finally gave me the medication I told her I needed, I finally found relief from many of my symptoms, how amazing... thank you Internet research and self determination. For several months after this she wouldn't even put me on the recommended starting dose for this medication, so I kept sinking into my old symptoms until she would mildly up my dosage. Then she threatened to not renew my script. This was unacceptable. She even made up a diagnosis for me that doesn't exist. Not professional. Needless to say I fired her and got a real MD and thyroid specialist that has actual qualifications. She immediately discovered through blood testing that I have inflammation in my blood caused by a long lived virus, that I have low blood pressure, and she immediately gave me a much higher dose of my medication. She also prescribed me MUCH less and different supplements than Dr. Kristy did, which I paid hundreds for. The end result being that in one session with an actual medical professional I have answers after wasting a year jumping through Dr. Kristy's hoops. I can now understand why there is so much hate for NPs. Your health is in your hands. As far as I am concerned, you can get better care by researching the Internet, getting blood tests done anywhere, and then going to an integrative health professional, not a snake oil salesman. That is a miserable year of my life, and a lot of money I can't get back.

Melanie resolved a family issue that some had remembered incorrectly. Her ability to open up my…read morememory to the true happenings that occurred over 50 years ago was amazing and life-saving.

Melanie is so special. I came back a 2nd time to address some limiting thoughts, and find myself…read morenow in another growth spurt. Thank you so much Melanie!