Over the last 15 years, I have had the privilege to have Dr. Carter as part of my health team, and…read moreit's been extremely healing and helpful. I have had consistent health issues from staph infections and shingles, to problems with my nervous and lymphatic system, anemia and chronic allergies at a young age. Some of these conditions have been harder to treat, owing to the lack of a well-known root cause and/or diagnosis; this has been extremely frustrating, not only because of the pain and illness, but because of the lack of empathy, care and love I have experienced in the traditional medical system. Dr. Carter has been the one doctor that has really listened to me in a very healing way. He has validated my concerns and has not not rushed to diagnose something just to check a box. Instead of making assumptions, he has patiently walked with me through this journey to health with a lot of loving care, empowering me in every step of the way to take control of my health. I have had experiences with many doctors that simply don't show care or empathy; with Dr. Carter, I have felt that he cares for me as a patient in a holistic way, and this in itself has been incredibly healing for me. Not only that, but his evaluations and recommendations have been the most effective throughout my healing journey, as a result of his holistic, personal, and balanced approach. As an anthropologist, I have studied the traditional and fundamental role of healthcare providers over time and in a variety of cultures: a trusted person who cares for the total wellbeing of their patient. Dr. Carter truly embodies this model of care. It is a real privilege to be under the care of Dr. Carter, and I highly recommend him.

From the owner: Pana Health is an integrative medicine and naturopathy telehealth practice in East Aurora, New…read moreYork, and Harrisonburg, Virginia. They offer a holistic approach to health, treating the whole patient, not just symptoms and diseases. Jeffrey Carter, MD, is a specialist in integrative medicine and holistic medicine and a general surgeon who founded Pana Health. Combining integrative medicine with naturopathy, Dr. Carter uses traditional medical science and complementary therapies to heal the body and promote good health. He manages general health and treats conditions including hormone imbalance, leaky gut, food sensitivities, and heavy metal toxicity. Pana Health personalizes treatment plans, meeting patients where they are and providing the tools and support they need on their wellness journey. Patients can get prescription medication when needed, but the integrative medicine practice offers other choices like homeopathic remedies, nutritional supplements, botanicals, and pharmacy-compounded peptide therapies. Better health and wellness requires active participation. At Pana Health, Dr. Carters offers integrative health coaching and integrative wellness coaching services, teaching patients the five pillars of health -- sleep, nutrition, movement, connection, structure, and optimization -- giving them the skills to take control of their well-being. Call Pana Health today or use the online booking tool to schedule a telehealth appointment.

I found this place while searching online for a personal trainer. I'm so glad I took the leap and…read morejoined! My trainer Rob has fun innovative workouts and takes the time to listen if something is sore or hurting. I came to absolute fitness after a COVID slump and Rob got me excited to workout again. Being a registered nurse with over 10years experience, my body needed a tune up, and I'm very pleased with the results thus far. My back is stronger, and my sciatic nerve issues are completely gone! I'd highly recommend Absolute Fitness to anyone young or old, in shape or in a rut! They will work with you and tailor a program to suit your needs! 5stars

From the owner: Personal Training is a fairly unregulated industry and it can be very hard to choose the perfect…read moreprofessional. Our personal trainers stand apart from the competition as we are the most credentialed, qualified, experienced, and passionate individuals that you will find in the WNY fitness industry.

I met Maria about 23 years ago after I underwent gastric bypass surgery. I had lost 158 pounds and…read moreI distinctly remember Maria talking about mindful eating by having us eat a raisin (I HATE raisins), feel it, taste it, focus on it. While I maintained the weight loss for 10 years, life happened and I was not prepared in any way, shape or form. Slowly, 100 pounds crept back on and with it, the feelings of being so stuck in a body that was a traitor. During COVID I decided to become a life coach. There is no way to work up through master certification without getting coached yourself. And something magical happened. I remembered that stupid raisin and thought about being mindful in all aspects, physical, emotional, and spiritual. I struggled for a year or so trying to do it alone, and finally contacted Maria about three years ago. Thank goodness for her patience. I struggled, really, really painfully struggled. I started really acknowledging food, why I ate, what did it do for me, did it serve my interests short-term or long-term. And, lo and behold, I started getting healthy. I started to really listen to what Maria had been telling me all along, and I got brutally honest with myself. Slowly, with Maria's guidance, I changed what I ate, how I ate, when I ate, and WHY I ate. Maria never judged, never criticized, always encouraged, gave me recipes and suggestions when weird cravings would develop. As a result, my relationship with food changed dramatically. I learned how to be a healthy eater. And, nope, still not keen on raisins. I have always felt people come into our lives for a reason. Who knew 23 years ago that damn raisin would lead to all this. I am so grateful for this magnificent woman, her patience and her insight. Trust her, trust the process and trust yourself.

It's been a wonderful experience so far! Maria is extremely…read moreknowledgeable and resourceful. I recently started developing newer food intolerance and was the reason for my visit. She explained the possible cause and recovery steps in a very detailed manner. The resources provided by Maria have been quite useful! If you have any diet-related concerns and are unsure where to start, you should definitely consider going to Maria. Well worth the time and money! You can keep in touch with her through the Healthie app and she is quite prompt with her replies. I will share a more detailed reviewed in a couple of months.

Andrea is the best possible partner for helping you figure out your unique nutritional needs. A…read moretrained and licensed dietitian, she is patient and meets you where you are and helps you grow from there. After being diagnosed with a gluten allergy she made the journey to figuring out what I could and couldn't eat 100% easier than it would have been on my own. Her approach to nutrition is highly customized and takes into account your lifestyle and schedule, the things you actually like to eat, any symptoms or issues you are experiencing and much more. I would highly recommend her to help you with your wellness journey.

From the owner: Integrative nutrition and lifestyle counseling to help people feel and be their best. Specializing…read morein celiac disease, food sensitivities, digestive disorders and autoimmune conditions.

This is the ONLY place that I have actually felt comfortable working out. You walk in, and are…read moregreeted by each trainer in the building. You warm up stretch and choose to do your program, which they make up just for you, or the daily met-con, that is different each day! They walk you thru things that you do not understand and they push you when your mind is telling you that you just cannot do something. I have been a part of the Impact Fitness Systems family for a little over a year, and have had great results! I started here because they have an incredible youth mechanics program that has made my 9 yr old son, run better, and faster. He is consistently pushing himself, because he knows that he can only get better when he is there! For the first couple months, I watched him. I felt that I didn't need someone to show me what to do, I don't need someone telling me I can do it...Ill just do it on my own. THEN - i decided to give it a try, and LOVED it! I did need that push! I do need that greeting as I walk in, and the good bye as I walk out. I need that voice telling me to keep going, when I really just want to go home and lay on the couch for the rest of the night. If you are looking for a personable, outgoing, knowledgeable staff - try them out. They charge monthly - no yearly plans - if you don't like it, then don't go back - but I am pretty sure you will learn to love it, just like me!

Best I have felt in years and a very knowledgable staff. They have me doing new workouts that I…read morewas not previously aware of not the same old weights and boring cardio

Beautiful store. Amazing music playing while shopping. The flowers cascading the front will draw…read moreyou in. The hand made local items will keep you browsing !

Awesome product range and selection. VERY knowledgeable…read morestaff with a willingness to order in product not in inventory.

If you are looking for a cozy location for all kinds of heath and wellness, this is your spot. I…read morebooked a facial/scalp massage and it was amazing. I could have fallen asleep I was so relaxed! Sarah & Brittany are the best! I highly recommend stopping in to see them!

Sarah is absolutely amazing! She walked me through every step and made me feel much more at ease…read more This was my first hydrotherapy session and I will definitely be going back.

I had a fabulous experience with Breanne. I have read about nutrition my whole life but still felt…read more"all over the map" when trying to address my current medical problems and consulting my MD hasn't helped me in this area since I don't feel drugs are always the answer. I felt that maybe seeking a nutritionist could put me back in the driver's seat at trying to effect positive changes in my health and Breanne went over my concerns with me, took a very detailed inventory of my symptoms and drew up a very complete, detailed plan on how we are going to target the issues with specific foods and supplements. I feel like I have much more hope of having better results now. I highly recommend you give her a try. ;)

From the owner: Award Winning Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Natural Nutrition Clinical Practitioner & Chef…read morelocated in the Niagara Region Specializing in Autoimmune Disease, Allergies & Intolerances, Balancing Hormones, Celiac Disease & Gluten Intolerance, Diabetes & Blood Sugar Control, Weight Loss/Gain, Gastrointestinal Disorders including IBS, Crohn's Disease & Colitis Providing Dietary & Lifestyle Counseling, Personalized Meal Plans, Cooking Lessons, Grocery Store Tours, Workshops & Webinars, IgG Food Sensitivity & Hormone Diagnostic Tests, Ionic Footbaths, International Skype Consultations and much more!

Jessica has a business that does many things. And I think a "real job" too, but am not sure. She…read moremust have a fabulous garden, as many of the things we had in cooking class were from her garden she said. Pretty cool. I aspire to that type of garden. This year the tomatoes were a mess, but the kale and broccoli worked fairly well. Next year will be better I'm sure. Meanwhile, on to the review. I attended one of her cooking classes out at the Newman Center at UB. Skinnerville road or something like that. Thank goodness for GPS. The class featured a quinoa salad (similar to one I make at home already, but with some great additions, liked spiced cashews (YUM YUM YUM!) and pomegranate seeds, in season right now). Then there was a date concoction that seemed like dessert to me, but pretty much anything with a balsamic reduction can be a dessert. Some version of potato latkes, made with sweet potatoes rounded out the offerings. I wasn't part of making those and while I enjoyed eating them (you get to eat after the cooking!), cant comment much further. Its all vegetarian, and I'm pretty sure this meal was vegan as well, but not positive. Her website has a ton of great recipes, all plant based, and she presents them in a chatty and engaging way. I am looking forward to more of her classes. Very hands on, we all helped on various dishes. Shes pretty informal, so asks the class to divide themselves up. She does stop class throughout to share "helpful info, tricks, methods etc" that all will benefit from. And she almost sold me on a vitamix, but for now my Ninja is holding strong. If you already cook well and want to move to more vegetarian fare, her classes and website are a great place to look. If you don't cook well but want to learn more, these classes are great for that too. I'm working on a more plant based diet for the house, and this was perfect. 4-2017

I love this fabulous plant based eating instructor! She is so inspirational and energetic! Her…read morerecipes and eating tips cannot be beat! Her classes are really fun and educational! You get to try some absolutely delicious and healthy dishes too! Jessica Altman has a great vibe about her! I know when I see her in action I just want to come back for more! Since we have added plant based items into our diet we have felt better and lighter! I hope you will take the time to go to a class and meet the garden fresh foodie and get inspired!