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.

Meghan is a very knowledgeable and friendly person. Her experience with and solid foundation in…read morewellness is a major attribute. Meghan takes the time to explain things thoroughly, is patient and caring, and also a great motivator. I definitely recommend her for coaching services. I know quite a bit about health and wellness but Meghan has taught me new things and also has encouraged me to progress in my own wellness goals.

I've been in the field of medicine for decades, and I am very impressed with Meghan's ability to…read moremake sense of the keto diet for weight loss and health. As a nurse, I have seen many patients struggle with weight, which in turn affects many aspects of their lives. I'm impressed not only with what she knows, but also the fact that she took the time to obtain a respected certification. A lot of patients' complain that they aren't listened to or understood from an emotional standpoint, and Meghan manages to have a full grasp of both because these aspects go hand and hand. I absolutely endorse Meghan for these crucial reasons.

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.

I have had such an amazing experience with Ama La Vida. From the very start when I first talked to…read moreJustice Lawson, I knew this was the right move. Justice talked me through the whole process and was so honest and easy to talk to. I am so thankful to Justice for making the decision so easy. Not only was I able to build a professional online presence, but also build my confidence and self-love as well. Coach Peggy Wu is amazing, she brings her background as a life coach into her career coaching. When I started with Peggy I was struggling to see myself as a professional. We talked about more than just my job experience and she helped remove some of my mental blocks. Peggy has been such a great source of support in the past few months. I would email her on some of my lowest days and her words always put me back on the right path. I even did two celebrity sessions with Lisa Allie. With Lisa, we went through line-by-line of my resume and she told me what was good and what needed improvement. My resume has never looked better and people are often impressed. Lisa also helped me with LinkedIn and taught me useful tools for how to get the most out of it! on top of all of that, I have completed many helpful modules. The modules are like career-focused therapy. I really feel that everyone at Ama La Vida is focused on you as a human being. Your mental health and well-being will be prioritized. I can not put a value on the experience I got out of this service as I don't know where I would be today without it. I know this post is super cheesy but I wasn't paid to say any of this and have been sincerely blown away by my experience with Ama La Vida. When I first joined I didn't expect much but at EVERY step of the way I have been met with so much positivity and support.

I got behind on my coaching sessions which were about $200 a session, definitely expensive, and you…read morecan't cancel you have to keep paying $100 a month to keep the money that you already put into them usable. It was also really hard to get a coaching session set up because everything is through email and most of the coaches available sessions are weeks ahead of time. Not a great experience and I wouldn't recommend them.

Disclosure: I did graduate from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition with Heather, BUT I…read morepersonally feel compelled to tell the Yelp world how awesome of a coach she is. Heather brings everything to the table that you could want from a health coach--someone who has alleviated her own health symptoms and built her health coaching talents on top of an already solid foundation in therapy and counseling. Even though I am a certified health coach, I actually hired Heather to help me through my bad time management skills which caused me to eat poorly, which caused me to stress and caused weight to find its way back onto my frame. It was messy, but Heather attacked my issues one by one. She kept me on track with recommendations that were new to me and easy to follow. With her accountability & support, I've significantly slimmed down my grocery bills, Google calendar, waist and my cooking/prep times with her quick tips. I also attended her sugar workshop and, once again, she taught me new things and how to appreciate naturally sweet foods more than before. (Little known secret: Heather makes a mean gift bag for attendees!) So don't even hesitate to do the sugar workshops and sign up for coaching sessions. If she could teach this old health coach new tricks, then new clients will be nothing short of completely transformed.

I went to the sugar blues workshop here, and it was really interesting and helpful, not to mention…read morereasonably priced. I liked Heather's (the health coach) approach - she was very down-to-earth and didn't encourage people to completely cut out sweets; rather, she presented information on a variety of natural sweeteners. She also gave out healthy snacks and recipes which was awesome! Additionally, I was able to receive a health history which gave me a good perspective on my past and current habits. This is a great place!

I give two stars because of the kind ladies at the clinic. Besides their good customer service, I…read morewould not recommend this business for weight loss. After my weigh in I was informed that I was obese which is medically incorrect. I was then shown program options. I decided upon the least expensive option. After I informed them that I did not have a problem with over eating, and did not need to take appetite suppressant medication; they were not willing to downgrade my program. I spent $900 for 10 pounds of weight loss because as the manager stated, "there's nothing I can do". Perhaps if someone is in need of getting support to lose more weight I would recommend, but in my case I did not feel like the services I received were worth the amount I paid.

Don't waste your time and money...I tired and nothing have changed and wasted over $2000 on it and…read moremy time that I have trusted them...They promised me that I will lose 20-40lbs in the next 3 months...So I wanted to give it a try so we can write about it and sure enough here it's...Very disappointed and what a waste...Give them a try and let me know if u don't believe me. Then after the program ended they have a nerve to charge me for the next up coming program which I have told them I will not be continuing...Isn't that already something???

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!

I look forward to my sessions with Andrea! She gives you so much more than just diet and meal…read moreplanning. She really focuses on helping you create the lifestyle that you want. I love her recipe ideas and tips on creating healthier habits. She also understands that this is about you, and her plans are tailored towards your specific needs. I would highly recommend Andrea to all my family and friends.