I think every review I've read starts with "Renee is amazing", and that's truly because she is. I…read morestarted working with Renee in 2015 and I immediately knew she was a perfect fit for what I needed. Renee, as a registered dietician and nutritionist, is so knowledgable about the human body and it's correlation to dietary needs as well as the psychological correlation to food, dieting, well-being, etc - which, aside from the actual dietetic aspect of the plan, are such crucial pieces when trying to figure out the best plan 'for you'. She not only has the expertise mentioned above, but most importantly (IMO) is compassionate, nonjudgemental, caring, and really wants to see you succeed. Renee is your coach, cheerleader and teammate, making her a truly unique person to work with. I can't recommend her enough and am lucky to have her 'on my team'.

Renee is amazing! I was feeling very low-energy and bloated, and she helped me realize that I…read moreneeded to add more protein to my diet and cut back on sugar. She has also been super helpful at getting me more organized with meal planning. The treatment series is expensive, but so worth it. She is almost like a therapist too, because she asks great questions about WHY and HOW I want to feel better.

I have had hypothyroidism for nearly 20 years and I have medicated with Levothyorixine, prescribed…read moreby my general practitioner. Despite being at the correct dose (per *some* bloodwork), I was regularly cold, sometimes anxious, quick to go from not hungry to starving, and sometimes lethargic (despite living a very active lifestyle). After just two appointments with Dr. Simms and additional biometric (blood and saliva) testing, we both came to the conclusion that not only was I working against my thyroid by way of the foods that I was eating, but I was also suffering from iron and vitamin D deficiency. Additionally, I had moderate hormonal imbalances. These weren't far-fetched, non-Western conclusion, but founded in more accurate interpretations and more complete biometrics. The "prescription" was a variety of supplements to address deficiencies and excesses. I appreciate that Dr. Simms did not push me to buy the supplements offered at her clinic, as this would have been a turn-off for me. Through some research, I was able to meet my nutritional and supplements needs in an affordable way. I have not yet had my biometrics re-run, but I know that I am better off. I sleep better, feel better (mood and energy), am no longer cold, and more relaxed. I highly recommend arranging for a consultation with her and bring any existing blood work results to support your discussion. Though she was not covered by my insurance, she was well-worth the cost. And, I was able to pay for my bills with my medical savings account.

I recently started seeing Dr. Simms primarily to help with my menopausal symptoms as well as hoping…read moreto improve my general health. Our first appointment was virtual and I found her to be very attentive and engaging. She allowed ample time to discuss my concerns and objectives where my health was concerned. She was able to set up a protocol which included supplements, diet & exercise. Along the way, I have found her to be available to me for any questions and concerns that I may have had and has always replied in a very timely fashion. Today marks one month exactly since I've been on the regimen and I am so pleased to say that my symptoms have improved tremendously! She truly cares about helping her patients resolve their issues and attain optimal health. If you are in search of a highly qualified and knowledgeable doctor to address your WHOLE health, I strongly recommend Dr. Simms.

If you've read my reviews you're probably thinking that I eat a lot of cake! I have to admit I do,…read morebut with my wedding just 4 months away I've been trying to eat a little healthier. I by no means want to lose a ton of weight, but everyone always says that their wedding day was the skinniest they've ever been and if this is the skinniest I'm going to be I'm destined for a fat life! I recently took a "healthy in a hurry" class with registered and licensed Dietician, Dawn Jackson Blatner, at the Chopping Block. I was impressed by Dawn's knowledge and enthusiasm and even learned a thing or two about cooking. And this is coming from the girl who can barely boil a pot of water. So when I was writing the Weekly Yelp on sticking to your New Years Resolution I decided to interview Dawn, which you can read right here: http://www.yelp.com/weekly?editorial_id=NaxmyldPOv16inSmB3Y0xw Yep, that's me who writes the Weekly Yelp. If you like it, let me know. If not, keep it to yourself. I kid, I kid...feedback ALWAYS welcome. Anyway, I couldn't believe how much I learned from just interviewing Dawn over the phone! I've been hearing Dawn's voice in my head over the past month while eating at restaurants (ex: stay away from anything sauteed, only order dessert if there are 3 other people at the table to share it with, etc). I'm pretty good at sticking to my weight watchers (well, besides the cake problem), and I'm only of the few people in this world who enjoys working out, but I thought if I had just a few more tips from Dawn I'd be taking in that wedding dress at least 2 sizes! Well, maybe just 1 size, but a girl can dream! I booked an hour long session with Dawn (she sees patients every Friday at her Michigan Avenue office) and it was the most fun I had all week! I told her a little bit about my challenges of eating healthy (especially when I travel for work) and she gave me a few great pointers that I can't wait to put into use! The best thing about Dawn is that you can tell she truly loves her job; I've never seen someone get so excited about eating healthy! But if I start looking as good in my pants as Dawn looks in hers I'll be all about fruits and veggies too!. Even if i can't have my cake...

I can't say enough good things about Dawn. I was referred to her by a friend who had so many great…read morethings to say about her, and I was definitely not dissapointed1 I have had chronic digestive issues my whole life, which had recently gotten worse. I wanted to meet with a nutritionist as opposed to a MD because I believe the body is meant to heal itself. Many diseases can be treated with the right diet, however western medicine likes to treat things with a little pill, which will only mask and not really heal anything. Anyways - for 2 weeks before our first meeting she had me track everything I ate and all the digestive issues I experienced in a food log. When I came in to see her, we spoke about my issues and then she went over the my food log with me. She had SO much information and was able to make it seem so simple and logical and easy to understand. We talked about how I ate, sitting down to meals, chewing food, things I ate, drinking water with meals, chewing gum and on and on. Beside addressing my digestive issues she also gave me advice and tidbits about how to eat healthier in general. Portions, types of foods, etc. I left with at least 5 items to change in my eating habits and many other suggestions for eating healthier. What I loved best about Dawn's approach was she really didn't ask for me to do a huge diet overhaul and entirely change everything. She looked at what I was already doing and gave suggestions on how to tweak it to make it healthier and easier on my digestive system. She's also a great person to work with, full of energy and enthusiasm, and chock full of knowledge. I would even recommend seeing her if you don't have a specific issue, but just want to be healthier in general. She totally changed my life (seriously) and was worth every penny.

Olivia Jackson MS, RD, LD Registered Dietitian is on my care…read moreteam from Health Loft Nutrition. I am a complex and complicated patient with contradicting needs. Olivia has researched my conditions, has taught me how to meet my goals without judgment, and been a wealth of knowledge. She has made this journey less scary and has given me hope. She won't give up on you either! I highly recommend, 10 stars!

I hadn't worked with a nutritionist before so I wasn't sure what to expect. During my first…read moreappointment, Danielle immediately made me feel comfortable. She is easy to talk to and tailors my appointments to what I am looking for. Since working with Danielle, my energy levels have increased, my body feels better, and most importantly I feel confident about the choices I am making. My insurance was accepted and I haven't had any issues!

I've gone to Cristina twice in 2 years. I learned a lot about eating right when I first met her in…read moreOctober 2017. I weighed 160 pounds with 25% body fat and had a body age of 37. One month later I lost 12 pounds and had a body fat content of 19% and had the body of a 30-year old at age 31. One year later, I was hit by a car while I was on my bicycle and suffered a broken left wrist, a sprained right shoulder, and a left knee contusion. I knew that I could not heal faster by putting extra stress on my joints despite healthy physique. That's when I called Cristina again. She put me on a meal plan that not only helped me weigh 138 lbs with 14% body fat and have the body of a 21-year old but helped me heal faster too. My cast was removed 3 weeks and 3 days after the accident and my wrist completely healed 3 weeks afterward. Cristina does a great job of tailoring meal plans for your situation and she will change your life for the better. I am now more confident than ever due to the hard work that I put in and I am very grateful to be alive and healthy thanks to her commitment and support for me during my greatest obstacle.

I've been training with Cristina for almost 4 months and have seen incredible results e.g. my waist…read morehas reduced 4-5 inches and lost over 10 lbs (ask Cristina for my before and current photos). I workout with her and follow her custom meal plans. In just a short period of time I am stronger, my posture is better and my back and hips are never tight. If you are looking for a trainer, I highly recommend Cristina. Each training session is different and tailored to you. I find I actually look forward to my workouts. She ensures that my technique is always correct to avoid any injuries. In addition, Cristina is patient and encouraging, but more importantly she is always available to answer questions. She is extremely reliable and punctual with exercise routines planned in advance. I can't be happier with what Cristina has helped me to achieve (that has been safe and sustainable). Thank you so much!

This review is specifically about Mikaela, one of their dietitians. I met with her twice, and it…read morewas a complete waste of my time. The TL;DR is that the information she provided was horribly misguided and showed her lack of knowledge in weight loss issues with someone who is in their 50s struggling to lose weight. She was also incredibly rude and condescending. During our first meeting, she spent a ridiculous amount of time reviewing a confusing chart that she had difficulty explaining when she could have bottom-lined it in a few minutes. That left only a short amount of time to discuss calorie/macro goals, so we had to schedule a second apt. since we only had time to discuss breakfast. She REALLY needs coaching on time management, to not be able to discuss essential items like a food plan in an initial meeting is unacceptable. During the second apt, she sent me the zoom link after our starting time -- which is extremely frustrating since there were technical issues. I usually sign in a few minutes early when I have a link to work through any issues. I wanted to get straight to the calorie/macro information. She wasn't at all prepared for the meeting and asked if I was the wrong height and weight and then said, "oh, that's someone else" After giving her the correct weight and answering other questions, she took several minutes to calculate a calorie goal -- I could have done this by Googling a similar chart. My goal with working with a dietitian is to have someone with enough knowledge to put context and details around this information. She gave me ridiculous numbers for maintenance and weight loss calories. I had an overall idea of how much I should be eating due to going to a weight loss spa and losing 35 lbs based on the plan they gave me. When I told her this, instead of asking insightful questions, she was completely condescending, TELLING me that the calorie range I stated could lead to muscle loss and that there are more important things than just the numbers on the scale. Well, for me, right now the number on the scale IS the most important thing, I'd like to get 20-30 libs off and then I can start thinking about incorporating a muscle building plan -- She was soooo disrespectful of my goals. She's a bit cocky for someone with only a year out of school under her I'm so disappointed since I've had a great experience with Dr. Dever a chiropractor and with Dr. Toth - an integrative dr. I've been an Aligned customer for 15+ years and this is my first bad experience. Mikaela gives Aligned a bad name.

TLDR: The office staff are friendly and timely but the care and diagnosis was rushed. I saw no…read moreimprovement. Do lab work elsewhere- my blood sample was mishandled therefore the results of my test were false....and sent me to the ER. I started going to aligned in August 2023. They test and prescribe you supplements based on the results. I saw results due to the dietary changes (low fodmap) but my symptoms came right back once I resumed a normal healthy diet, which tells me the supplements I was sold didn't help. The diagnosis and explanations felt a bit rushed and the nutritionist was a waste of time. I didn't get any improvement or new knowledge from my 6 months as a patient here. I had my bloodwork done through aligned in January to check my progress. They called me in the middle of the night and told me to go to the ER based on the results. Turns out the sample was tainted and I incurred $2k in medical bills as a result, which Aligned refused to take responsibility for.

I thought I knew what I was doing! I would add my food intake to My Fitness Pal, somedays. Read…read morethe macros and the other the data and thought I was on the right track but never felt better. I was misguided by a local Fitness Club Nutritionist who had me on a 1200 calorie diet. She checked the box after my 15 min visit. I did not have enough fiber in my diet (digestive issues) along with just good nutrition to help my gut! I connected with Jess about 1 1/2 years ago and have a better understanding of nutrition. To be honest, I was just eating and hoping for the best! Jess is thoughtful, she listens and explains if you eat this with that, how it will help build a better you. She is not here to say, stop eating this or that. She is here to help you be a better version of you! Healthier and Happier! I have had digestive issues for years (40) and assumed I would have it forever like my family. Jess has introduced me to a couple of supplements that have helped greatly. I have a better understanding of reading labels, nutrition and most important, feedback from a professional. An App can't give you that. She has suggested things that I normally walk by in a grocery store. I have been pleasantly surprised by new food! I make better choice now because good health is so important! Am I perfect, no but much better now that I am working with Jess. Kathy

I've been working with Jess S via Healthier Tomorrows for a couple of years now and she has…read morehonestly changed my life for the better. Jess takes a realistic approach to whatever lifestyle changes you are trying to make and encourages moderation. It's been helpful and refreshing to have someone understand that food is such a big part of our happiness and lifestyle. Jess has taught me how to enjoy and appreciate food again instead of labeling things as good or bad. Because Jess helped me take better care of my body physically, I've also been able to make huge strides forward with my mental health. I look forward to my sessions with her and cannot recommend her enough. You'll be in great hands!

Steph is the best weight loss coach in Chicago!! I went through her 21 Day Challenge and have…read moreworked with her privately. She's not only a personal trainer and yoga instructor, but also a professional life coach. She helped boost my confidence and change the way I view my body - plus I lost 10 lbs!! Thanks Steph!

Stephanie is a sweet, smart, knowlegable, experienced trainer. She is caring and wise beyond her…read moreyears. She's also fun to be around. I highly recommend her!