Let's start with the staff. Ronda is great! She is always trying to help with schedules and will also give you many tips on how to succeed with their program. Tara is very patient and will guide you throughout the program in order for you to succeed. The program: Absolutely the best diet I have done so far. Follow the simple steps and for sure you'll loose the desired weight. Just be sure to add 30 minutes of exercise a day. Results: I did a 60 day program and worked great. Started last March with 233lbs. On April 14 I was exactly 211lbs. It was a big loss for sure in a month but I was dedicating 45-60 minutes of cardio every single day. Around mid May I weighed myself again and was just about 200lbs. Their program works perfect. Listen to their advises, follow the diet and exercise a little everyday and you'll see the results. I highly recommend giving them a try! read more

I came into see Dr. Tara after having a baby. The weight didn't "melt off" as I thought it would and I knew I couldn't lose it without help. I walked in at 176 lbs and, through following the nutrition plan, taking phentermine & moderate exercise, went down to 150 in just 2.5 months. I'm only 5 lbs away from my goal/pre baby weight and I'm extremely happy with my results. I cannot recommend Bright Body and Dr. Tara enough! I will definitely be back when I have my second baby. read more

I like the customer service here. The girls up front are knowledgeable & super supportive. The office is clean & bright, with lots of guidance for weight-loss and books on nutrition. Dr. Tara is great...she listens to your lifestyle and types everything you say on the computer, very knowledgeable, non-judgmental, easy to talk to and her prices are fairly reasonable. read more

Helped me so much. I couldn't manage to lose those stubborn pounds and was actually gaining weight. Even with a healthy lifestyle I needed help! I have lost over 20 lbs and I feel way more healthy than I can ever remember. The office is clean, staff are friendly and helpful. Dr Tara S. Is awesome and gave me the coaching and guidance I needed. Very happy I chose to come here. read more

I've been going to San Franskinny 3 months. This was the best decision that I could have made. The staff is so friendly, they show u how to read ur InBody 230 print out. Which helps u understand more about what's going on with ur body. It's help me lose 28 pounds in three months. Mann my energy level is crazy and I just feel good most importantly! Try them u won't be sorry..... read more

Body transformation 2021-2022/2023 My body and health has changed drastically over the year and a half. I went from weighing in at 160lbs, probably not even my heaviest- with 47% body fat to current 115 with 26% body fat all thanks to Bright Body Medical weight loss center. I didn't only loose weight through this program, I've learned tools on how to keep it off and how to properly fuel my body. Originally, I wasn't eating breakfast, maybe a snack throughout the day and binge- I mean BINGE at night when I was off. This was creating a toxic cycle to my health and was a huge contributor to my weight gain. Healing from a car accident, I also couldn't work out and was on pain management/medication to get by. Poor at committing to anything, I knew I needed to make changes and with their flexible schedule, I've been able to come in weekly for a Lipolean/B12 injection. Learning about food and when to eat has been my biggest take away. I feel confident with making proper decisions that will keep me consistent in my weight journey. During my monthly check-ins with Terra, we make goals for the month, chat about to achieve them and celebrate the little changes I've made from the month prior. This program has been absolutely life changing, and I noticed a difference the first month and have truly enjoyed seeing myself through every stage of the weight *literally* melting off. I entered my 30's heavy, depressed with constant weight fluctuation, joint pain, constipation etc. Now entering 32, I feel unstoppable. Actually healthy for the first time in my life, and I know it doesn't stop here. Without dieting or cab counting, or restrictions, but help and knowledge to make better choices and it's all thanks to the Bright Body staff. read more

I love how I feel after vit b shots and I was so happy I found a place close to home. After scheduling a shot I decided to schedule a weight loss consult and I'm glad I did. I really liked Tara and her approach to weight loss. The staff is really nice as well. read more

I started working with BrightBody October of 2020 and as of June 2021, I have lost 46lbs! I have routinely used the lipolean injections and followed the recommended diet. I gradually incorporated exercise into my routine as well - though definitely focused solely on diet for the first several weeks as that was most difficult for me. Overall, I am very satisfied with not only the service and hospitality of BrightBody staff but with the weight loss results and guidance provided to do so. I would highly recommended this program if you are interested and motivated to make a lifestyle change! read more

I have been a client since San Fran Skinny Clinic first opened and they have kept me healthy, happy and extremely fit and in shape. They get ten stars for the best staff and support for anyone on a weight loss journey. read more

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The program works! I lost 34 pounds in 4 months time and have not felt deprived. I have not used appetite suppressants but the B shots help a lot with hunger pangs. Also- the physicians tailor the program to each individual's likes and dislikes and particular food issues. In addition, they take into consideration your individual health concerns and help address the whole person and not just the weight. I am sleeping better and have more energy and feel more in control. Finally, cannot overlook nurse practitioner Rhonda - who is just adorable and very relatable. She is kind and suppportjve. The center is a true "find" for those interested in changing eating habits for good and losing the excess weight that it is literally dragging you down! read more

Weight loss has always been a struggle for me. I have lost weight over the years using tracking apps and other methods. I would usually only lose maybe 10 to 20 lbs and eventually just gain it back. With that said, I have been going to a BrightBody for quite a few months now and have lost over 50 lbs somehow to date. it's the most weight I have lost in over 10 years and I'm just shocked at how I was able to do this. The most important thing Dr Tara Stoop would tell me was to change my lifestyle and focus on specific types of foods period, no counting calories or tracking. I eliminated Soda entirely as I used to drink several diet cokes a day, and also any drinks that had artificial sweeteners. For the most part I drink only soda water now and coffee with just a tad bit of cream. Dr Stoop will go into the science of how artificial sweaters and just sugar in general spike your insulin level, so eating foods like nuts and meat are key. I applied all of this and have had incredible results so far. People ask if I have been working out, but the reality is I haven't. The key to losing weight is having a healthier eating lifestyle. I do continue to get the lipolean shots, and you can also be prescribed an appetite suppressant which helped me a lot. I am not sure which of these things specifically (or just a combination of all of them) led to my weight loss, but it's been great. Overall I can't say enough about this place and will recommend it to everyone looking to lose the weight. The plans can seem a bit expensive, but for me it is definitely worth it as I have seen results. read more

Nice people but I don't feel like they really helped me to lose weight. I paid for the highest package available! They wanted to charge me extra to meet with the doctor more than once which I did not feel was right given the fact that for $300 I should have had ongoing support from the doctor as well. Extra supplements are not included with the packages. Basically for $300 all I paid for were vitamin B shots and my weight to be taken. They never called or emailed me to provide support when I stopped going to my visits. I did not feel supported at all with this company in terms of really coaching me to lose weight. read more

This place offers a safe, responsible, healthy way to loose weight that strives to teach you how to change your habits and keep it off. It has helped me loose the weight. The doctor is excellent and the staff are friendly. I have never had to wait past my appointment time and I think the price is fair for the level of service they offer. Feel great to finally be doing something about my weight and it is so much easier to exercise with the weight off. read more

I started the program and lost 6 lbs my first week. I was sold that I could lose 40-50 lbs easily. I bought the b-12 shots, lipolean shots, stress support, and appetite suppressant. I came back a second week to get a weigh-in. While I was waiting in the lobby, the girl that works front desk answered the phone and sounded that she was being asked a bunch of questions and rolled her eyes at the person on the phone and made faces. I had brought my husband because I wanted him to join too...so we both were watching this. The front desk girl weighed me and gave me my shots and told me I gained two pounds. I tried asking her what she thinks happened, if this is common, etc...she wasnt having it. When I tried asking if it's too much fat or normal, she just shrugging and saying "i guess." It seemed like it was hard to drag any info out of her. My husband said it seems like she hates her job and that he definitely doesnt want to join anymore. I tried reaching out for support via internet and phone 3X but never got a hold of anyone. Seems like I wasnt really important. It could be a good system if there was more support and they got someone who didnt act like you are inconvienancing her. Not sure what to do next...try another place I guess. read more

I have been coming to San Fran Skinny for about 2 years now, on and off. And have found it very helpful. I've lost a total of 50 pounds throughout that time. The staff is very nice, kind and supportive. I'll continue to come here until I reach my weight goal. Would highly recommend to anyone Juan Villalobos read more

Brightbody the best clinic to loose weight excellent team working the ND Tara stoop she is very profesional she is so helpful and sweet and the RN Rhonda she is very helpful in the highest regart they are truly subject matters experts in all things food and nutrition the results speak for themselves i lose 75 pounds i really recomend im so thankful to finding brightbody read more

Dr Stoop is so kind and professional. I'm a long sufferer of many chronic health conditions. After a few months of following the plan she made custom for me I lost substantial weight, felt better, had more energy & regained my desire to live life out loud. read more

Excellent service. The ND doctor Tara Stoop is very knowledgeable and informative. She really took her time to listen to my concerns and direct me. She was so genuine and I hope to see more doctors like her. The lovely person at the front desk also did my D3 shots, she was so accommodating and helpful to go through and explain the procedure. Will definitely bring the rest of my family here. Thank you so much read more

San Franskinny has provided me with excellent, sensitive, and client-tailored care. I was very impressed by the careful evaluation conducted at the beginning of treatment. The staff is encouraging and supportive, and much helpful information is provided. Rhonda has followed up after each visit with a phone call, asking how things are going, which is much appreciated. I also appreciate that although a variety of strategies and some products are offered, there is no pressure to utilize them all, just information about them provided. So far, this clinic has been outstanding in meeting my needs for weight loss that has seemed intractable in mid-life. Many thanks! read more

*Update - I was refunded for the medication, thank you; I will update score to a 3, because it simply was not professional with the Dr., but I do appriciate my $29 back. Groupon has not contacted me. Thanks read more

I've always had trouble managing my weight and after gaining more over the holidays and generally feeling bad about myself - I decided that things needed to change. San Franskinny makes me feel confident that I can loose the weight and never gain again. At first I was skeptical because I had tried diets and pills in the past with no good results but WHOA. The first month I lost 10 pounds and felt so good! This plan works and doesn't feel like such a life changing challenge however, I did cut corners on my diet plan the second month. After not being so good my second month I was encouraged by everyone to do better and be proud of how far I've come. I felt really good leaving the clinic. Going on month 3 and I know I can lose it, thanks to these awesome guys. Everyone working at the clinic is really nice and so encouraging! Marya is great, totally gets me and encourages me to do better and makes me feel awesome about my progress. She is super thorough and informative. I've always wanted to get healthy and be proud of my body, and now I can. Thanks to San Franskinny! read more

'Dr. Marya' gave me my body back!! If only there were a way to post photos, you'd be amazed. As a lifelong athlete, I never had problems with my shape. And then I started into menopause. Suddenly, everything was out of alignment. Dr. Marya identified all of the issues in the first meeting and immediately got me back into balance with a sensible regimen of bio-identical supplements. Voila! 20 lbs dropped off without effort. I now weight what I did in high school. Don't waste time with all of the rest - get to the heart of the matter quickly and easily. Dr. Marya is warm, funny, compassionate, and most of all an expert on the issues you are facing. This is the answer you are looking for - I promise you. Thank you Dr. Marya! read more

I started the weight loss clinic 3 months ago and have loss 10lbs. The staff here are very encouraging even when I put 2lbs back on, all my fault. Rhonda is so helpful in explaining the B12, lipolean shots and which foods are good for you, I love all types of food. I would recommend SanFran Skinny if you are ready to put the work in. Great Place come on in get started on a new you. read more

I started the program April 30th 2019, 8 months postpartum with my third child in less than 2 years!!! I'm 5'3 and was 189 lbs at that time, . My body, hormones and eating habits had been through the ringer in having twins and then another baby all within 2 years. I did not pay attention to my eating or extreme weight at all during pregnancy and thought I could easily drop it as quick as I gained it. I gained 90 pounds with the twins, and for the most part lost 50lbs without much effort but gained it all back with my next pregnancy. After baby #3, I was back to over 210lbs., my joints ached, my feet hurt every time I stood up and I could not keep up with my 2 year old twins, in fact I could not properly bend over in my gentle postpartum yoga class bc my stomach was so large it impeded my movement. I had taken to bad habits and needed professional intervention to help me focus and get back on the right track and back to my goals of my pre-pregnancy weight and fitness level. Dr. Tara gave me life changing feedback about my current eating habits and foods ( what I thought was a healthy breakfast, and is for weight maintenance, but was NOT what my body needed for weight loss, and that was what I was trying to achieve. Dr. Tara and Rhonda kept me motivated to stick to the plan and helped me stay extremely focused by stopping into the office 1-2 times a week. I lost 48 pounds in 5 months and felt extremely strong and healthy. I have maintained the weight for 9 months now and feel like I have the tools to make healthy eating choices for my family and I. Dr. Tara is knowledgeable and very straightforward, if you put the work in you will get the results. Losing weight is not guaranteed or just handed to you, and you have to follow what Dr. Tara says,why? because it actually works, and works really well, and put in the work. I followed the food plan, stopped into Brightbody to see the one and only Rhonda and her smiling kind face for weekly lipolean treatments and exercised consistently. This is my new normal. Of course, I still have the last 5-10 pounds that I would like to lose but I know what I need to do to get there and with both Dr. Tara's support and encouragement, I know that I will be back to my pre-baby weight of 130lbs in less than 1.5 years. Brightbody is truly a game changer. You have the support of Dr. Tara and Rhonda with a clear path to achieving weight loss goals. Thanks to both of them for helping me achieve my goals! I cannot recommend Brightbody ENOUGH, the team is AMAZING. Seriously, if you need to course correct your eating habits and need a weightloss program, Brightbody works!!!! read more

Today I have lost 53 pounds since Nov 14th at first weigh in and starting my fitness journey! Life has gotten so much better . My overall health and sleep is better . I can exercise with less pain I feel lighter and breath better !! Thank you so much Bright Body for changing my life and outlook on food and giving me the extra motivation I needed to up jumpstart my healthy new exciting lifestyle!! read more

5 Stars for this innovative weight loss center in El Cerrito! It is new and I went in not knowing much about them, but they told me that if I came in and then decided to not get the meds, then I would not be charged for the visit, so I had nothing to lose! I recently decided to come to san franskinny after gaining a lot more weight at the holidays than usual, and I have been extremely satisfied with their program and staff. So far they have exceeded all my expectations. I had gone to a few other "pill mills" in the past where the just had you a prescription and nothing else, but san franskinny is different. You see a physician at every visit and they actually discuss diet, vitamin therapies, and even gave me a B-12 shot for free and a free "Skinny" Pack of vitamins! I was really surprised when I entered the office as it is neat and clean, they have obviously put a lot of time into creating a nice office environment that feels clean and professional. The smiling receptionists made me feel comfortable and less ashamed for needing help with my weight loss goals! Best of all was the diet recommendations and their program! I've tried almost every program imaginable, and I have *finally* found a diet I can live with for the long term! These people really know what they are talking about with their fat-burning diet! I don't feel hungry, I'm eating foods most centers tell you to stop eating, and I feel great with more energy than I've had in a long time!. The B-12 shot and the Skinny Pack vitamins were a surprise and really top quality. I called another clinic that offered B-12 shots and vitamins and they cost over $400 to get started and this one was only $99! Wow! I truly believe anyone could follow this program and succeed! It is definitely modern and different from other programs just as they advertise though I did not get a chance to read all the science, they broke it down and made it easy for me to understand. I did choose to use one of their offered medication prescriptions, and those have really helped with my food cravings. I also went ahead with their B12 injections they give included with the office visit fee, and that really made me feel good! The Nurse Practitioner, Marya Grosse was able to discuss the diet instructions and answer all my questions. She gave me more information than I asked for and I could tell she knew the science. She also made me laugh and was down to Earth. I also felt inspired and motivated after meeting with her which is the really big deal! I have lost 5 and 1/2 pounds in the 10 days since my first meeting! I'm thrilled! I highly recommend san franskinny medical weight loss center. They deserve the 5 stars they are after: friendly, kind, customer service oriented, professional, medically sound, and a program you will be able to stick with for long term success! read more

I have been with San Franskinny for a little over 2 weeks and I have lost 7lbs. The staff is great. I look forward working with them.

I've been a customer now for over 2 years and love the b-12 shots! They've worked very well for me and I've noticed that it gives me more energy and curbs my appetite which has helped my progress with weight loss. read more

This place has been helping me get healthy! I'm not only losing weight but also been learning about what food work best for me!

I am so impressed. Dr. Morgan was incredible. This was not just a weight loss consultation, but a holistic health and wellness partnership. He asked so many questions about all aspects of my health to really address the root of what needed to be addressed, and developing a custom plan for optimum health. We dove into thyroid, fertility, energy, diet, exercise, libido, etc. Weight loss was icing on the cake. His depth of knowledge was excellent, and we discovered critical health considerations that I hadn't with other doctors. I am very appreciative and feel great. read more

I was looking for weight loss support and tried this company. I was so disappointed . I felt like a lot of promises that never added up. I used San franskinny for around 2 months paying over 300 dollars and only loss 2 pounds. Shots of vitamin b Lipo caused me to have a rash break out. Not sure of anyone else's experience this is mine. Staff was always nice. read more

I found them from the Marketplace Magazine. Thought that I would give it a try. The staff and doctors are fantastic. It's good to see a breakdown of body fat, water, etc. You just cannot get this service many places. I'm really glad that I found it. I got great information, and I'm not a beginner with health and wellness. Looking forward to continuing on the program, with the B12 shots. Very caring staff. read more

Customer service at its best. Mayra NP was informative and patient with me which was great I look forward to my weight loss journey working with her. They are not pushy and in regards to making you buy all the different kinds of medican. She recommends the medication that will give you what your looking for the best results. read more

Where should I start... my husband was in a lot of depression due to his physical disability which kept him away from working and being physically active from daily activities, vacations, and the Gym etc...In addition he had gained over 40lbs which seen impossible to loose, then came across San Franskinny he was a little optimistic about this place but he wanted it give it a chance. It was the BEST decision he could have made. This program REALLY works, I was so amazed with the results and to see my husband feeling happy, more outgoing, and enthusiastic I decided to give it a try. My husband has lost 38 with in 4 months I've lost 11lbs but I just started. We highly recommend it. Staff member make you feel comfortable and welcomed. They are very helpful and supportive. read more

I'm so happy with San Franskinny!!! My weight loss doctor has given me a great diet plan that's really easy to follow with my work schedule. The B12 shots and Lipo shots have helped so much with my fatigue, I have a lot of energy and it curves my appetite as well. I feel so much better after loosing the first 8 pound! read more

Where do I begin! this place is absolutely amazing I have lost 15lbs so far in 21 days! the staff is amazing they are like my personal cheerleaders!! every time I weigh in I'm surprised the weight is just falling off! at this rate I'll be at my goal weight in no time!! read more

Rhonda is the best!!! She makes sure to explain everything with great detail. This place will really help you if you are struggling with weigh problem. read more

Excellent Service and all the ladies there are great, very friendly! You feel very comfortable. Overall lost 40 lbs, it really works! Very happy coming here! read more

Omg! Where do I began with this place?!? I started on my journey to a healthier lifestyle, and to loose a few pounds, on January 12, 2015! I met with Marya, NP, who was professional, courteous, and very knowledgeable about the products I would soon began to take. Three weeks later, I am eating better, I am down 9 lbs, and I have more energy that I've had in a very long time! I just feel great! San Franskinny is definitely worth checking out.. read more

Due to very stressful personal life encounters the last 2 years I gained over 20 pounds, and I was having a hard time losing the weight on my own. I came to San Fran skinny., and in 3 weeks I have lost 9 pounds, thank u to Mayra and the rest of the staff who have supported me so far to have positive, amazing results. Jamilee M read more