Had my 1st consultation with Dr. Hashmi and I finally felt heard. Received a wealth of information…read moreand guidance to help me achieve my health goals. I'm excited to partner with Green Circle Wellness in the future on next steps. Health is an investment.

Love Green Circle and have recommended it to so many people in my life. So lucky to have this team…read morehelping me.

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.

Stone has been such an incredible dietitian. From the very beginning, she's made me feel…read morecomfortable, listened to, and never judged. Instead of making me feel like I had to be perfect, she helped me focus on making realistic, healthy changes that actually fit my life. She genuinely cares about her patients and takes the time to listen, answer questions, and celebrate even the small wins. Every appointment felt encouraging, and I always left feeling more motivated than when I walked in. I'm so grateful for everything Stone has done for me. She's been such a positive part of my journey, and I'm really going to miss working with her. If you're looking for a dietitian who is compassionate, knowledgeable, and truly wants to see you succeed, I couldn't recommend her more.

They lied on my insurance verification then charged me hundreds of dollars without explanation…read morefirst. Only mentioned after several appointments that I "do not have a qualifying diagnosis." That's something they should've been aware of before. You don't care about patients if you can't be transparent about costs.

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.

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!

I can't recommend Lara Field enough! I reached out to her after finding out that I had high…read morecholesterol and elevated A1C. I was extremely overwhelmed and confused about how to adjust my diet. Lara immediately came up with a meal and snack plan for me, shared grocery shopping recommendations and helped me with food suggestions for an upcoming trip. Between meetings, she answered questions about foods and products as I was adjusting to my new diet. Lara became a partner in my journey and I feel fortunate to have her as a resource!

Our pre-school recently used dietician, Lara Field, to review & make healthy changes to our school…read morelunch menu. I tried a few of her suggestions at home (ex: make your own pizza on a whole wheat english muffin) and was shocked when my extremely picky 4.5 yr old ate it. From there I booked an appointment with Lara with the hopes that she'd give me some more healthy suggestions of what to feed Miss Picky and mealtimes would stop becoming a battle. Since our first meeting over a month ago I've used so many of her meal and snack suggestions and am so pleased w/ the way my kids are eating. Unlike his sister my 2 year old has always been a very good eater, but it's even been helpful when it comes to feeding him. I like that Lara is realistic. My daughter absolutely refuses to eat any fruit so she's told me there's no need to try giving it to her. She also completely understands that I don't have the time nor the desire to cook, yet still has ways for my kids to eat healthy without cooking. For those who do like to cook there are some great recipes on her website...and her pinterest page is full of helpful info whether you cook or not. I had a follow-up meeting w/ Lara this week and feel like we've already made so many improvements (thanks to her), yet I still came home with new meal/snack ideas from our time together. Highly recommend if you have a picky eater, a kid with food allergies or other limitations (celiac?) and/or are just clueless (like me!) on what to feed your kids.

I've suffered from migraines and neck/shoulder pain for years. Everyone told me to try acupuncture,…read moreand I kept putting it off. I finally decided to try it - and I'm so glad I did. Michael Jamlang fixed me. He was very thorough, asking about my history, aches/pains, etc. I went in one day with a severe headache (I had tried all my usual medications, and nothing worked). 1-hour later, I walked out headache-free. I was very skeptical and had no expectations - but wow, acupuncture works. And Michael is the best. I highly recommend. It's so relaxing and calming. If you're on the fence - just do it!

Can't say enough positive things about Aligned Modern Health. Having a one-stop-shop for…read morechiropractic care, physical therapy, massage therapy, and acupuncture has been a game changer. Even better? They take insurance and take the time to find out what is covered and how much, and share it all with you so there are no surprises. The best part? The staff couldn't be nicer! From Alex at the front desk to Allison providing PT, Michael with acupuncture, and Staci Ahrens for chiropractic, I know I'm in very good hands. Everyone is so kind, I genuinely enjoy coming here! I highly recommend if you're considering any of the services Aligned offers that you check out this location and see how they can help you.

TLDR: As someone brand new to coming to a chiropractor and a bit skeptical/nervous it was going to…read morebe helpful, I'm extremely impressed by the improvement and positive effect it has had on my body. Additionally, the experience at their facility was exceptional both with their billing services, customer support, and the Dr. who took care of me. I scheduled a consultation with Dr. Monaco so he could speak to me a little bit more about his services as well as answer a few questions I had concerning the impact I was looking for (I came to him for a sudden limitation in mobility in my neck and spine). As a yoga instructor, I can happily say this guy was legit; his anatomical knowledge and ethical practices were incredible and he made me feel very comfortable from my first moment at the clinic. He also takes a trauma-informed approach, asking for permission and consent prior to contact which should be the norm across the board of all medical/wellness facilities but unfortunately is not always the case. His humor and kindness carried me through the more painful/uncomfortable portions of my adjustments which also made my visits that much more enjoyable! I purchased a package of sessions and they even offered to work with me on billing since my insurance covered nothing, which was very kind. At one point, it's worth noting I was double charged despite my knowledge but their billing department refunded me right away. With Covid-19, I was also a little nervous as I was only half vaccinated during the majority of my sessions. They were insanely clean and offered hand sanitizer, temperature checks, and all wore masks every time. Dr. Monaco had also mentioned to me that as a health and wellness facility, they had all already been vaccinated so that made me feel extra confident about attending. I received 'homework' from Dr. Monaco which consisted of a few simple exercises I did daily; this combined with the adjustments I received, I was feeling back to normal in terms of mobility after about 6 weeks which I was ELATED about. I would absolutely recommend this place to anyone and will likely return!

Like many of the others who have responded, I was thrown for a loop with the billing department. I…read morewent to Aligned specifically for a holistic, more natural approach to some issues I have been having. I chose Aligned because my insurance provider would cover my visits with them. I know they require a card to be kept on file, but they will charge you for your visits automatically, not informing you of how much the charge will be, or that they will be charging you. There is no time to look at a bill. They just deduct everything from the card on file with no warning. Secondly, I requested blood work be done like many others. I was informed that just as long as it was coded correctly, it would be covered by my insurance. In fairness, I requested the blood work. However, imagine my surprise when I received a bill for over $700. I thought that my insurance just wouldn't cover it for some reason. They never submitted it through insurance. I was told by my health insurance provider that any blood work done through Quest Diagnostics would be covered. My insurance company never received a claim, and Quest never received a bill. I was told by their billing deparment that they had "looked it up," and my insurance company wouldn't cover chiropractic care, which is a lie. I told them I couldn't afford that, and said I would need a payment plan. I was told to fill out a paper agreeing to the payment plan. I couldn't sign it right that day. I got online to sign it the next day, and the woman had already charged my card the full amount for $741. If I can't pay the bill in full and want to set up a payment plan, you go ahead and charge my card the full amount? They said that once they receive the form, then they will deduct the first payment and reimburse the rest of the $741. The reimbursement is pending, but I was informed by my bank that if that should happen again, to contact them and there are forms that can be filled out and disputes that can be made. These practices are extremely shady. I've never been to a healthcare provider that did not take the time to explain costs, what I was being charged for, and didn't go through insurance, when the fact they accept my insurance was the whole reason I went there.

Kelsey is sickening !!!!! If you don't like to mediate or feel like you have no time , this course…read moreis perfect for you. Kelsey has an amazing energy and breaks these simple meditation techniques down for any person in a hurry. It changed my life so much. I was struggling with anxiety and refused to go the medication route , and felt that being a "city girl" I'd never find 20 minutes for myself. Do yourself a favor and show up just once. Promise, you'll fall in love with Kelsey and the process!! Truly life changing.

Learning to meditate with Kelsey has been one of the best decisions I've ever made! I don't think I…read morecan give a better testimony than the fact that after learning about 19 months ago I have missed only one day of meditation. I pretty instantly felt happier, calmer, and less stressed so it easily became a daily habit.

If you're scared or intimidated about working with a nutritionist, I completely understand because…read moreI was, too. Please do it anyway! Stephanie's approach is very realistic. She'll ask you about your lifestyle and what foods you enjoy and which you don't. She's not going to say things like, "Never eat that!" Instead she'll introduce you to new recipes and talk about how delicious they are! She will not overwhelm you by suggesting you change everything immediately. Instead, you'll work together to set small goals in each session based on what is most important to you and guess what? Not all of the goals have to be food related but they can be. One of my goals was to stop eating lunch at my desk and actually take a break to eat and enjoy my meal. She will suggest ideas that work for you instead of having a single approach for everyone. For me, I hate conventional dieting, it stresses me out and just thinking about it makes me anxious. So many diets suggest journaling to track everything you eat and drink. So instead of insisted that I journal, she asked me how I felt about journaling and I told her the same thing that I wrote here. She calmly explained why journaling is a useful tool for her to understand my current habits, like what types of food I'm eating, when I eat and how much. Instead of doing it every day, she asked if I could just do it once a week. Anyway, that's just an example of how she'll work with YOU! Stephanie is a very active person and understands that your life is possibly different than hers, so unless it's a goal that you want to have, she's not going to suggest you spend hours exercising everyday. So when she tells you about her active lifestyle, don't be intimidated or think she expects you to do the same. She's going to ask what you want, so be honest with yourself about that if you want to be successful. I'm sure you're wondering about my results. Well, I didn't go to Stephanie with my primary objective related to my weight, I wanted to enjoy a broader variety of foods and not be obsessed with food (as a result of conventional dieting, I was obsessed with food and counting calories), I wanted to focus on eating enough of the right foods consistently at meals to avoid binges. And that's how my life is now. I focus on eating enough but not too much, unless I'm hungry, then I eat, and I stopped drinking Diet Coke. That was one of my main goals, so mission accomplished! Thank you, Stephanie!!! Also and most important, spending time with Stephanie is fun and enjoyable! We always laughed a lot and shared stories. You'll look forward to going to see her.

Working with Stephanie has been great! I finally learned that the average person (me!) can't…read moreexercise themselves thin. It's what, and how much, we eat that determines our weight. And that's within our control. Stephanie helped me identify eating triggers. We set mutually agreed upon goals for each week. She's understanding, encouraging, and knowledgeable. I've tried a lot of weight lose approaches over the years but working with Stephanie has produced the best results. I've been losing about a pound a week and will continue on her weekly maintenance program to make sure that my new eating habits are firmly established.