I reached out to Courtney initially to make sure my diet was supportive of my increased strength…read moretraining. After the initial consultation, I had learned so much about the timing of my meals along with the actual foods I was eating that had previously left me feeling bloated and low energy. After just one month of tracking my food and following her recommendations, I reached my goal weight and my energy had massively increased. I was so stoked!! Courtney was so easy to talk to and her follow up emails were awesome because she laid out every single thing we discussed. Since meeting with her a few months ago, I have completely changed my eating habits and am truly so thankful to have learned what foods my body likes and doesn't like. Her protein shake recipe is *chefs kiss* and I drink it every single morning without fail. Thanks again Courtney!

I consulted Courtney because I was having gastrointestinal issues namely SIBO, aka Small Intestinal…read moreBacterial Overload. Its quite unpleasant. My doctor offered me two choices, strong antibiotics or a highly restrictive diet called the FODMAP. I chose the latter but needed help figuring exactly how I was going to survive on a diet that eliminated about 80 percent of what I eat. Courtney was a critical resource in helping me establish a diet where I didnt feel like I was starving myself. The good news is that I was much better in about 3 weeks and 6 months later I am doing great. Courtney is highly professional, knowledgeable and most importantly practical. She breaks it down, makes clear suggestions and is a great motivator.

I can't recommend Lauren enough-- the experience truly changed my life. After trying MANY times to…read morelose weight on my own and failing, I finally invested in a Personal Trainer-- Lauren was recommended to me by a friend. I began with her at 183 pounds, and 6 months later I was down to 141! She taught me how to properly fuel my body, and didn't let me make excuses when things got hard. Lauren doesn't just help you lose the weight, she teaches you a whole new lifestyle. I was completely ignorant about nutrition before working with her. The experience has made me a better woman, mother, and wife. I have energy again, and I feel good about myself for the first time in 10+ years. I NEVER anticipated being a person who enjoyed working out-- but I CRAVE going to the gym now. Working with Lauren was one of the absolute best investments I have EVER made. If you're on the fence, just hop to the other side and give her a call. She's extremely down to earth, meets you where you're at, and works hard to personalize your individual experience!

Lauren is so great to work with. She really maintains perspective of her clients' goals. For me, I…read morehad no interest in competitions. I just wanted to lose body fat, get down to a good body fat percentage, and build new habits to allow me to live a flexible and social life while maintaining a healthy and fit physique. Over the course year year I saw great results in weight and inches lost. It was so refreshing to go in to see her over the course of a month and a half or so and see inches lost around my belly and waist while not necessarily seeing a change in the scale. She reassured me that consistency is key over and over. I had such a great experience and recommend Lauren to anyone.

Brilliant. She's so helpful. I love listening to her podcast. And I loved our visit and look…read moreforward to the next one.

Dr. Gaila has helped my family and I over many years. We are grateful beyond words. Exceptional all…read morethe way through.

The team at Genesis Fitness Training is great. I'm new to the gym, but over the past several weeks,…read moreI've had fantastic workouts from an energized team of trainers and other folks working out. The atmosphere is great and the workouts are effective. I've been dealing with some injuries, and the trainers jump right in to ensure I have options when a specific exercise in the workout routine cannot be done due to injury. I would recommend Genesis Fitness for anyone - whether new to working out, trying to get back into shape or someone who is more had care into fitness.

The coaches at GFT are a winning team. I came to the gym after some injuries that left me unable to…read moredo some simple things, like bend my toes. I had recently lost weight and muscle and needed to get strong. (Thanks, menopause.) I was a little nervous taking my free class, but I joined immediately. The coaches care, like, really want you to be healthy and fit, and will work with you on modifications to get you to your goal. The community is so welcoming and supportive; everyone makes an effort to encourage you- fist bumps all around! I recommend this gym and its stellar trainers to anyone who wants to get in shape in a community built on passion and expertise. Thank you for taking the time to guide me with personalized care.

Hmmm where did my previous review go?…read more This place is just a hard sell.... when you could do it online. I wanted the personal touch and to actually speak with someone. I guess I wanted someone to keep me accountable. When I went with the gal to a private office. There were really no questions about me or my goals. It was pretty immediate about Money... and how much it would cost me to lose my goal weight. (Let's just say.... I couldn't afford it... that's for sure!)

Love my counselor Michelle. The center is beautiful. If you have been struggling with weight issues…read morethis is hands down the place for you. The hard work is done for you just eat the food. Love the location and all the staff.

I just finished my fifth session with Katie and she has been wonderful to work with. I am slightly…read moreover weight, very active, and have a tendency to vacillate between orthoexia and overeating. When I met with Katie, she reviewed my food logs and helped me see why I was not achieving my fitness and health goals. She breaks things down into easy to do small steps and is very realistic and practical in her suggestions. Katie is also extremely knowledgeable about supplements and helped me figure out how to best spend my supplement budget to support my well being. I have ulcerative colitis and she had many suggestions for improving my gut health that have led to me being completely in remission as of a few months ago. I learned that I am gluten and dairy intolerant and Katie has helped me figure out how to navigate social situations and also how to reduce my carb intake to lose weight. I am still working on putting all these suggestions into practice but I look forward to seeing the results and continuing to work with her in the future.

Katie really knows what she is talking about in regards to lifestyle and diet needs. What I thought…read morewas very interesting is she helped me see the link between my anxiety and food consumption. She explained how our diets affect so many functions in our daily life. She is not pushy or judgmental, but rather very calm and friendly. She was willing to meet at a public place after hours when my schedule did not allow for me to meet her during her office hours. Very cool gal!

I recently took part in one of Sherri's live webinars and found it both enjoyable and informative…read more It was called "Slim Down for Summer in 7 Simple Steps". Sherri had a very well organized presentation with many tips on how to lose weight while maintaining a positive attitude. I like that she promotes the idea of being healthy without focusing just on weight loss. One thing I am trying to do now as a result of her advice, is to experiment with different exercises to see which I enjoy the most, and which I would most likely continue doing for long periods of time. I think that is key for me, especially to do it with others who also are enjoying themselves. I definitely recommend her services. Thank you Sherri, for the good advice!

I first saw Sherri as a patient in my Functional Medicine practice. She was referred to me by her…read moredoctor in order to get a complete evaluation of her current level of health...I must say that I have rarely encountered a patient/practitioner with such a solid understanding of many of the areas that we explore in functional diagnostic medicine..ranging from metabolic function, to GI health, to genetic predisposition to disease and on. Sherri is a delight to work with and I am sure she would be a tremendous asset to anyone looking to elevate their overall health and wellbeing through her wellness practice. Kudos to you Sherri! Your one of the best out there! Dr Steven Bennett BS DC Bennett Functional Therapies Del Mar CA

I've been training with Melissa since the NFL Draft this year. She did a custom workout on the…read morebeach for my friends and I. I couldn't walk for a couple days after so I knew was out of shape and needed some consistent training. She customizes each workout to my needs at the Self Made Gym in San Marcos. The gym has all the equipment you need. It took a few months but now I feel like I'm in shape for anything I want to do. I was able to climb Mount Shasta and swim from Alcatraz to San Francisco with the help of her training. My surfing has also improved,. You won't find anyone better. I highly recommend working with her consistently for the best results!

I started training with Melissa a few months ago, and both my hubby and myself are encouraged and…read morepleased with the results! Melissa intuitively knows how much to push for success, and her kind & fun personality make the session fly by! I look forward to each session...EVEN LEG DAYS! If you want results without wasting time, then Melissa is the trainer for you!

Ann Melin has a very methodical and compassionate approach to diagnosing a wide variety of health…read moreproblems which originate in the gut. Her guideance about my nutrition led me to uncover various ways I could make small but highly impactful changes in my eating choices and lifestyle. We worked together to eliminate chemicals and we identified supplements which I have since added to my diet. She gave me very specific feedback which was customized towards my lifestyle and my overall health goals. Thank you Ann!!

I just wanted to get on here and write a quick review for Ann. She is so dedicated to her craft and…read morereally the only person that I will refer for nutritional related issues. I have seen first hand her clients be able to do things that they could do not have done without her. One of her clients that I know personally was able to conceive and even have a baby :) .

Success at last. I gained weight over the COVID shutdown was unable to lose after trying many…read morethings including Keto, Atkins, intermittent fasting, and exercise. My friend who is close to my menopause age was successful in reaching her goal weight through this weight loss program so I decided to try as well. I consulted with my primary care physician who gave me her blessing on starting the program. My Dr said she knew my medical insurance would not approve which is sad that you have to be obese before insurance will kick in to help you get healthy. I was able to get an appointment very quickly and was pleasantly pleased at the office and staff. The office was clean and had a nice vibe. Esmeralda at the front office and Faith, my medical consultant were both very kind, caring and I felt 100% comfortable. I started in September 2024 with low dose Semaglutide injections and worked my way up to a comfortable dosage where I had no side effects except for a lot of shedding hair which was my bad because I was not getting enough protein in my diet. Once I upped my protein, my hair started growing back and hair shedding was back to normal. It is now 9 months later and I have reached my goal of losing 25 lbs which puts me in the NORMAL BMI range. My BMI was in the OVERWEIGHT range when I began my weight loss journey nine months ago and am back to looking like myself again instead of the bloated, soft body stranger I had been seeing in the mirror for the past 3-4 years. I was also over the moon happy when I got my annual bloodwork results last week. I no longer have unhealthy fatty liver, triglycerides are back to normal range, BP is now great and though I didn't have diabetes, it does run in my family so I had A1C test done and it came back with a healthy 5.2. Anything under 6 is good. Now, I must say that the injections did require some work on my part when I started to get within 10 lbs of my goal. I was at a plateau for weeks so I upped my walking and resistance workouts. Nothing major, just 7-8k steps 4-5x per week and 10-20 minutes of resistance training 3x per week. Happy too that with the fat loss, and exercise, my arms and legs are showing some sexy definition! Woohoo! I also had to cut way down on my beloved wine because I noticed when I had a couple glasses of wine, the weight was stubborn. Anyways, I wish you all much luck should you move forward or not. But as for me, I will continue on low dosage of Semaglutide for a few more months as maintenance to make sure I stay in the healthy BMI range. And thank you Esmeralda and Faith for taking such good care of myself and others in our weight loss journey.

The plans are very affordable. I haven't heard of a cheaper price in north county, San Diego. They…read moreare very friendly and supportive. I have gained so much confidence since walking in their doors 9 months ago. I feel comfortable in my own skin for the first time in a long time. If you are on the verge and debating, I absolutely recommend going in.