Ruth and Alameda nutrition is in my daily gratitude journal. Amazing to find such a wonderful…read moreknowledgeable and helpful person. She has made is making and will make a difference. Highly recommended.

At 5'10 and 280+ lbs, I knew I had to make some life changes. I started walking, but continually…read morefound myself frustrated at the grocery store. What kinds of things should I eat; when should I eat them? Should I eat more before or after I exercise? Should I eat differently when I exercise? With so many questions, I thought it would be best to hire some professional help. I was around 255lbs by the time I got in to see Ruth Schrager. With one session, I already had a great choice of meals and a better understanding about macro-nutrients and the body. Ruth also help me set a few short, mid, and long term goals. As I put into practice her suggestions daily, more questions would come up, and she was there to answer. Ruth kept me on track, helped me get back on the path when I wavered, and kept everything realistic and obtainable. She was also very sensitive to working around life stressors and other obstacles we are all bound to encounter. Ruth was flexible in her schedule and sometimes was even willing to spend a little extra time making sure we covered everything. Her fee is extremely reasonable. From early January '12 to early June '12, I went from 280+lbs to 192lbs. My body fat went down leaps and bounds, while my muscle mass increased 8%. I thank Ruth for all the guidance she provided! I couldn't have done it without her!

I came to Tammy because I was having a hard time feeling satisfied after meals and felt overwhelmed…read moreat figuring out an actually healthy path forward to improving my eating habits post stressful life events (and not just listening to folk on Tik Tok). Over the course of our time together, Tammy helped me to shift the way I thought about food, promoting simple but effective steps to take after each phone call together. She listened to my concerns and prior frustrations from working with apps and coaches in the past and never once nudged any boundaries I set down. There was no such thing as a stupid question and Tammy made sure I had all the resources, answers, links, and videos I needed to be successful in forming better habits. I really appreciated that she worked with what was functional and accessible for me--on a budget, without a car, limited freezer space, etc. Instead of reminding me to scoop out my morning bagel like prior coaches have, Tammy asked each call what worked for me, what didn't, and what helped me to feel satisfied at each meal. Then we'd find one thing to improve--adding more color to each meal or adding a "sprinkle" like sunflower seeds or olive oil to help a meal reach its full nutritional potential. I also never felt like I was on my own in anything Tammy suggested I try. Gotta make my own broth this week to cook with? Here are great places to get bones, here is a recipe to do it, here are instructions for your instantpot, etc. Want to start incorporating more fish into my diet? Here are 3 brands for tinned fish, a local catch market for seasonal choices, and recipes. I was able to develop sustainable, long-lasting healthy habits by working with Tammy and I find myself continuing to grow with her guidance even though our sessions together are over. After absolutely refusing to put chia seeds in anything for our 15 weeks together, the other day I ate them willingly because I thought "Tammy said these are good for me and I haven't had them yet." This was the shift I was looking for and I'm so thankful for Tammy's warmth, knowledge, and support. I'd recommend her in a heartbeat.

This was my experience with this business…read more First, ALL consultations are on-line. This was post-pandemic FYI ! She does NOT do in-person meetings. Second, you have to download an app to communicate with her Third, be prepared to spend ALOT of time taking pictures of the food you eat Fourth, She is expensive ($1500!) . Has an air-tight policy for getting paid monthly. So don't even think about skipping or changing payment terms. (Please note that I am not saying businesses shouldn't be paid and have clear policies, but tere was something about the focus which was "unsettling" to me.) Fifth, A lot of her advice was also referenced in the book she wrotereplicated (which comes with the $1500 when you sign-up with her!). After I got the book and read it, I then wondered why was I paying $1,500 ? I think you have to sign a contract. SO BE THOUGHTFUL BEFORE SIGNING IT !!!!!! Overall I was uninspired and never warmed to her or the process. In the end, I recommend that anyone selecting this type of service be fully committed. And if any of the points I have raised, resonant with you - think whether the benefits outweigh the price tag for them. BTW: Her book is great. Hence the three stars as it encapulates a lot of solid information.

Working with Shanti has been one of the most empowering and supportive decisions I've made for my…read morehealth. I trust her completely--not just with my goals, but with my overall well-being. Her deep, science-based understanding of physiology, especially when it comes to female and athletic bodies, is truly unmatched. She meets you exactly where you are, tuning in to your personal needs while offering practical, meaningful guidance that leads to real change. What sets Shanti apart is her whole-body, natural approach. She's not someone who pushes a Western medicine fix for everything--she's incredibly attuned to the body's natural rhythms and honors the simplicity and wisdom of how we're built. She challenges me in the best ways, always pushing me toward actual growth while being emotionally supportive and truly caring along the way. And honestly--her approach works. I've been dealing with insulin resistance and hormonal shifts, and in just two months I've experienced a major, positive transformation in how I feel and how my body functions. I first worked with Shanti before my wedding and reached my goals, and came back to her when I decided to come off birth control. The results have been even more powerful the second time around. If you're ready to take real action and make sustainable, lifelong changes for your health, I can't recommend Shanti enough. She's the real deal

I'm 5 weeks into the Curb Your Cravings program. I'm down 13 pounds. My blood pressure has…read moredecreased from 142/92 to 111/76. I'm sleeping great, eating great, exercising again. There are lots of programs to achieve the same thing but Curb Your Cravings focuses on your health first and everything else falls into place.

As an enthusiastic home cook, I've been struggling with weight gain for decades. Even with a…read morerigorous exercise schedule I'd put on pounds and not lose them. Michelle gave me a whole different understanding of how to deal with food. I still make exciting and delicious dinners while losing that last pounds, and reaching my target goal. Also I'm confident I can maintain my weight

I recently completed a CGM Experience led by Michelle Dwyer, a brilliant health coach who uses…read moreContinuous Glucose Monitors to help participants understand how food affects their bodies. I joined out of curiosity, hoping to gain some clarity around my own energy levels. I absolutely gained that and MORE. Michelle is approachable, supportive, encouraging, and gifted at educating her clients. During the two-week session, each participant wears a CGM that gathers their personal data, and Michelle guides us through understanding what it all means. Watching my glucose levels respond to foods in real time is addictively fascinating, but having her explain why it's happening is what makes the experience truly beneficial. Michelle holds space with ease and compassion. She never labels anything as good or bad--even foods are simply described as nourishing or depleting--and she gently diffuses any self-criticism that arises, helping the whole group release judgement, and relax into curiosity instead. This group has definitely improved my relationship with food. I now understand so much more about which foods help me feel steady and which ones tend to spike and crash my energy--and deplete my pancreas. I'm more aware, and far more connected to how my body responds to foods and why. If you want to better understand your own energy patterns and understand how foods react in your body, this program is genuinely worth your time and money. It's budget-friendly, eye-opening, empowering, and honestly, worth repeating. Every round gives you new insights about your body, and those insights make a big difference!

Susie is an amazing chiropractor who goes above and beyond with a holistic approach, which includes…read moredietary and lifestyle recommendations, supplements, custom measured insoles, footwear, how to properly get out of bed, and more. She truly takes an interest in her patients regaining their health and comfort.

Our family thrives with Dr. Suzie's care! Her chiropractic method is so targeted and gentle. I…read moretrust her completely with my neck, back, feet, hips, everything. Dr. Suzie's helped me get to the root of many long term issues and my body is much happier now. In addition to chiropractic, both Dr. Suzie and Dr. David are a fount of knowledge concerning nutrition and supplements. The energetic nutrition consultation tells us what my body needs. The supplements are the highest quality, which truly makes a difference in how quickly my body responds to them. Recently our teen began orthodontics and was getting headaches. The teen trusts Dr. Suzie so much that she's allowed to do gentle interior mouth work to relieve the aches, in addition to the neck adjustments. That's a first! On top of the excellent and grounding care and the beautiful location ~ go walk by the Bay before or after! ~ their little dog JoJo is often the cherry on our day.

This is a nice, clean studio and Andre (the owner) is very professional, accommodating, and…read moreknowledgeable. I even brought my two year old along for a work out (he has a space with toys to keep little ones safe and entertained) - this is really great for people with little ones. I really appreciate the toddler-friendliness! Overall a great place to get a work out in with extra guidance (training).

I've been working with Andre for about a year for these results. I was having a really hard time…read morelosing weight after my second kid (gained 50lbs during the pregnancy) and was definitely struggling with PPD. I am not a gym person. I have asthma and have just never enjoyed working out. Despite this, I've been able to get to a good place with the gym and take an interest in my health and strength. He will meet you where you're at and get you to your goals. Some highlights: Private training is PRIVATE -- you have the gym to yourself and that is great for anyone who might feel awkward at a typical gym. You won't feel pain working out with Andre. If something hurts, it's modified. Everything in his program is personalized. He knows what he's doing and he's seen it all -- I feel really confident trusting his expertise.

Mahogany was the first personal trainer that was both receptive in addressing my fitness goals:…read moreweight training and improving mobility (following an injury), and was able to challenge me to push harder than I would have done myself. We worked together for months, with regular check-ins on fitness progress, tackling potential obstacles, and refining workout plans. I tend to get bored easily with most workout routines, but she put together a great workout plan that varied enough to keep me "on my toes". I'd recommend her to anyone looking for a truly holistic approach to fitness.

What an amazing experience to work with a knowledgeable nutritionist and wise coach! Mahogany,…read morelistens. She listens deeply, and then busts out with her wonderful wisdom. When I began with Mahogany back in January, I approached her with an under-eating problem that seemed to be getting worse now almost a year into COVID. I was gaining weight and it was getting our of control!! A wounded healer myself, I needed to work with someone who was strong, confident, and confidential. I was looking for someone who could meet me where I was at and pull me forward. Mahagony provided that. After helping me with creating an eating plan, (which worked,) I was diagnosed with diabetes in early March. At the same time my therapist of 3 years became so ill she had to close her practice. I was on the edge, and would not admit to anyone, even my doctor that I was diagnosed with diabetes, and my blood pressure was going up. I totally ignored the calls to get signed into a diabetes clinic. I never said or thought the words, "I'm diabetic." I told Mahagony I needed to get my sugar down, and that was it! By the end of May, I had brought my blood sugar down from 120 to 69! And giving up the sugar was easy! Mahogany helped me get on a new meal plan, and mostly it was our conversations during our nutrition sessions, (which I booked weekly), that really worked. And yes, exercise. I didn't go to her classes and she helped keep me accountable to walking 3-6 miles a day, which also helped me loose weight. I am grateful!! I'd recommend her to anyone who wants to eat well and live better!

A friend of mine recommended Marni and her Becoming Health cleanse. She felt that it changed her…read morelife and the way she eats. (Her review is right below this one!) I've done different food cleanses and I knew it was time for another. A couple of things about how Marni does hers that were different from other experiences I've had and that I feel contribute to creating significant change. Marni has such simple and healthy recipes that you begin to realize how easy it can be to take control of your meals and what a difference it makes to stay home, cook dinner, light a candle (even if it's just you & yourself for dinner) and get to bed early. It's a whole routine of self care that encompasses much more than just your diet. She also has a great attitude that this is not about being perfect. It's about creating lasting change. "Progress not perfection" is what it's all about. She has a great support system so you always feel like you can do it. There's a gentle ramping up and transition time at the end. Her support system includes creating a morning routine, pampering yourself while you're on the cleanse and getting enough sleep and exercise. Basic things we all need to do and just don't make the time for. Thank you so much Marni for creating such a dependable program that we can all benefit from!

Marnie is a wonderful person is so great to work with--kind, knowledgeable, and supportive! She's…read morethe best, and if you're looking for a nutritionist to work with in the Bay Area, you've found her.

Chrissy spent numerous meetings, emails, and texts with me to develop a plan to help with my…read moredecades long intestinal challenges. She was thorough and extremely knowledgable. I went from daily stomach/intestinal pain, nausea, headaches to maybe once every two weeks which are generally related to dietary indiscretions. I am very grateful to be feeling healthier as well as having the knowledge to keep myself this way. She also helps out with blogging and nutritional challenges with our facility, CrossFit San Leandro. Her knowledge is invaluable to our members.

Chrissy has educated me with regards to nutrition. I am sorry to say I was unaware of the effects…read morethe food I was eating was having on my body. Chrissy took the time to learn my goals and what was important to me. She helped me learn about the importance of whole food and supplements. She provided recipes, tips and guidance and continues to do so. She recommends books and websites that are helpful as well. I have seen and felt many changes as a result of her guidance and coaching. I would highly recommend Chrissy to anyone looking to make positive changes.

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.