Elissa listens and cares. Elissa, you are generous with…read moreyour advice and an exceptional nutritionist. I will be referring friends your way!

Elissa is such a passionate healthcare provider! She is wonderful at communicating complex…read moreinformation and really making a healthy diet accessible for you. Highly recommend her services!

Marci is a fabulous nutritionist! She was recommended to me by CEDC after I finished an intensive…read moreoutpatient program there. She explains things really well, so that a lay person like myself can understand them. She does a good job of combining biology (like how the body digests food, etc) with food counseling (like whether you should be on a meal plan or not). I found Marci to be really honest, smart, and easy to talk to. If you're looking for a nutritionist who can help you with emotional eating, Marci's your gal!

Marci is one of the best things that has ever happened to me.. for real! She is an amazing person…read morewho has been an inspiration to me and a very helpful nutritionist. I have felt very comfortable explaining everything in a truthful manner to her, and she is not judgmental, which is very helpful when dealing with difficult issues. She truly understands what I am going through, and she always has concrete advice to give to help me get back or stay on track. I find her to be very organized and on top of things. She has a lot of worksheets and book suggestions that have been quite helpful. Also, her ideas for nutritious and delicious foods are great. I have learned many helpful tips and rules from her that have helped me to adjust during a period of having eating disordered behaviors that had been ingrained in my life for many years, to evolving toward the opposite end of the spectrum where I have learned to honor my hunger and eat what I'd like in a reasonable manner and to not get too hung up if I have negative experiences. When you go to Marci, be prepared to work on yourself and your eating and health in ways you may not have delved into this part of your life, and know you'll come out feeling more healthful and free to enjoy life more to the fullest without having to focus on eating issues that may have taken over your life in the past. I went to her after going to the Cambridge Eating Disorder Center and she has been a very big part of my recovery. I am very proud of myself to have gotten my good health under control, and it worked with a combination of help from Marci as well as with my therapist and psychiatrist who have all helped me to make a complete turn around. With this, I thank people like Marci and I hope that others who are looking for a great nutritionist find Marci. She is probably the best nutritionist to work with in Harvard Square, Cambridge, and one of the best in the Boston area. Go to her website www.marciRD.com - it is a very nice looking and well put together website that accurately reflects how she works and what she does, and you can contact her from there. Good luck with your recovery or with supporting someone you know who is in recovery, and know you're in good hands if you end up working with Marci! (she does accept insurances also so you just pay a co-pay as you go).

Rachel is such a cutie. She'll make you her favorite smoothies. And teach you how to stay healthy.read more

I recently completed a 3-month course of Wellness Coaching with Rachel Gargano. It turned out to be…read morea surprisingly incredible investment...in myself. It seemed like so much in my life was just wrong. I was feeling depressed, overweight and frustrated with myself for not being more accomplished in my life. Can you say low self-esteem? But part of my problem was not knowing what I wanted to accomplish. When I found Rachel, I went to her with the vague notion that I wanted something to change in my life. In fact, I wanted a lot of changes. Basically I set "improve my life" as a 3 month goal. I wanted to feel positive about myself, I wanted a sense of fulfillment. But Rachel didn't back away from my ambiguous needs. Methodically, week by week, she helped me identify the sources of my distress and set targeted mini-goals to work on tackling the issues I had. My personal experience started and ended with an emphasis on nutrition. I was overweight and unhappy. But with each appointment with Rachel, we uncovered a realm of issues that were unexpected and varied and entirely managed by Rachel's expertise! I was amazed that she had so much more to offer than nutritional advice. She dealt with my blues and my lack of motivation with calming advice and that list of weekly mini-goals that were doable, imminently helpful and always on track with my vision for the positive person that I wanted to become. Who knew that a gratitude exercise could make me appreciate my life? Rachel did. Daily, she had me write down 3 things that I was grateful for. This task turned out to be one of the most eye-opening for me. Try it! One thing that I registered every week was Rachel's non-judgmental attitude toward me and my problems! I never felt inhibited by what her reactions to my needs might be. From the beginning, I felt I could trust her and in turn I was able to honestly face my difficulties. It has been quite a journey and as of today I've lost 8 lbs and could not feel more positive about the direction of my life. I have optimism again but more importantly, I have tools in place not only to counteract negativity, but to actively work on positive change. An unexpected upshot to this whole experience has been my husband's involvement with "our" new way of life. He's lost 15 lbs and we plan our meals and exercise with a brand new sense of togetherness. I certainly didn't expect that. Rachel's Nutrition and Wellness coaching was so much more than I bargained for. It was a weekly boost that set me up for life.

Very bizarre and expensive experience. ( I don't blame anyone but myself for this). I was given the…read more"I am not a doctor" before going into my appointment. However, during my appointment and after listing all my symptoms and how gynecologists have told my I have suspected endometriosis, I was told by Kristine that I don't have that during muscle testing. I was shocked at such a bold statement ONLY because it went against the "I am not a doctor" statement I was told. I convinced myself this woman had a strong intuition until my chronic pelvic pain did not subside from the tinctures I was given. Which ... they weren't supposed to. It was only something western medicine could handle. Here I am two weeks post op with all endometriosis excised from my bladder and deep from my pelvis. So, Yes. I did have that. But the point of this review is that I was told I didn't have something..... when I absolutely did. It did not align with the " I am not a doctor" which I was told twice. If you are not a doctor, then how come I am being told I don't have something? Everything was very speedy and rushed... but I am assuming that is all because routine is the same for every person. Listen to symptoms, muscle test, and send home with 2-3 tinctures/ vitamins. Waiting for the western medicine and natural path world to align and become one instead of being so separate from each other!!! Hopefully one day. I see reviews that this practice is a scam, I think it is in some ways, but for some people (especially when their symptoms are mental, body is low in vitamins, contains parasites, etc. ) it could really help but it seems to be an expensive guessing game that is for sure.

After reading so many 5 star reviews, I was desperate to give this a try, even with the high…read moreinitial price point (approximately $200 for the appointment and homeopathic drops). I have to agree with another recent reviewer that this is a scam. The entire process was strange from start to finish in terms of what she does to check the body energy. None of it makes sense and you can watch her video on Yelp to see what I mean. I have chronic gastritis and came in for help with that. What she found and the drops given did not help me. Actually a very natural remedy did recently, but nothing that was done during this appointment or following. I am not sure how what she does helps people with digestive issues and I don't think she should be advertising that she can help with that. I also don't think she should be ripping people off with such a high initial price point when there are no guarantees and what she does is pretty hard to believe as legitimate. I really wanted this to work but I warn people to not go and use your best judgement. As desperate as you might be, this is too good sounding to be true and effective.

Lauren has been a phenomenal nutritionist. Throughout my experience with her (two visits), she has…read moreshown me: how to correctly portion my vegan food, how to know when to eat, how to create different healthy vegan recipes, and how to know what to look for when buying certain foods. I highly recommend her because she has been such a great help in my journey with food. I especially recommend her to fellow vegans who could use a helping hand when learning how to put together a healthy eating plan. She is both professional and kind. A+ nutritionist.

Short Yelp Review: Lauren Dear Saved My Gut…read more Long Yelp Review: I moved from India to the United States 12 years ago - my family got over it, but my gut didn't. What was once my happy, thriving and healthy GI tract turned miserable, agonized and sensitive. I developed multiple sensitivities to various types of food and my digestion seemed to limp to catch up with all the self-restrictive dietary changes and modifications. I love good, pure, healthy food - and my misbehaving GI tract was a major burden, affecting my quality of life. For 12 years, I made-do - making dietary tweaks here and there, but a couple of months ago, I just hit a wall and decided to get professional help. Lauren came highly recommended by folks who knew me personally. She introduced me to the FODMAP diet - nay, the FODMAP way-of-life! In 2 weeks, following the FODMAPs list of acceptable food choices, my symptoms of bloating, gassiness, and general gut malaise has vastly improved. There still are certain tweaks I will need to make down the road, but as of now - I am not petrified of the consequences of eating. I just need to choose what types of healthy food I can eat, that will be tolerated. Working with Lauren is a pleasure - she's curious, attentive to your woes, is non-judgmental, and shows genuine care and empathy. She actually listens without prejudice or condescension. If you have GI troubles, go to Lauren! With practices in Brookline and in Boston (Downtown Crossing), she's very accessible via all modes of transportation. Thank you for saving my gut, Lauren!

Lisa is very knowledgeable and caring, and has a lot of great life experience to share. She has a…read moreholistic approach to healing and focuses not only on nutrition but the mind, body and soul. Everything was tailored to me and realistic for my daily life. Her prices are very reasonable as well. Anyone would benefit from working with Lisa and I highly recommend her to everyone! Thank you for your services Lisa!

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First of all, please know that I'm no athlete. I'm just a 60-year-old guy who had 10 weeks to lose…read more20 pounds for his daughter's wedding. Jules laid out a plan, not simply a diet, that was easy to follow, and even easier to incorporate into my lifestyle after the goal was accomplished. I had plenty of food, and continued my workouts at the gym as I had been doing up to that point. Jules suggested focusing on certain body parts for quicker weight loss, and stepping up my cardio 9which I certainly wasn't doing enough of). I don't consider what I did with Jules a "diet" per se. It was actually an educational experience that was well worth the modest cost involved. My only regret is that now that I am armed with the knowledge of how to manage my weight and reduce fat, I won't need to see Jules anymore. She gets my highest recommendation: a 10 out of 10!

From the owner: Jules offers 1:1 private consultations in addition to online and telephone support to athletes from…read moreall over the world. Every athlete is different and therefore needs a program geared specifically to meet their individual needs. All programs are carefully developed based on the information each athlete provides and on Jules' knowledge from working with athletes from every area of sports. Custom nutrition plans are tailored to your personal ability, goals and available time. No pre-made diets but one that's specifically designed to give you an edge on the competition. You will work only with Jules. Solve the following challenges by working with Jules: High-energy eating strategies Pre-season nutrition for training In-season nutrition for practice and games plus travel Meal timing and frequency Quick & easy meal preparation Pre-event and recovery foods Electrolyte replacement Restaurants and travel Vegetarian nutrition Nutrition analysis A realistic customized nutrition plan for you.

I am very surprised to not see more negative reviews of this place…read more First: price - exorbitant! $3400 per 12 weeks, three times weekly 30 minute sessions - this is some pricey private training... That's about $200 per hour they make, makes you wonder: what's their expertise to charge this kind of money?? Secondly, I was desperate to lose weight, so I signed up for it and having had really high expectations! I was excited and looking forward to following their program, including the food sensitivity and DNA based recommendations. However, after a while, not hearing any plans from my trainer for those, I asked and, bummer: these are extra bucks! $600 to be precise, for the DNA testing, which turns out is actually a simple "spit in a box and send it to the lab" thing, which anywhere else (ancestry.com, 23andme) is around $100.00. Long story short: not an inch/pound lost, just wasted a ton of money. Also, they really made me feel bad about myself for "possibly" not following the guides in the booklet, and saying that "we're doing all we can here, but we can't know what you're doing out of here" - so, basically, I was cheating and this is why there were no results. Ugh, I didn't cheat and I did work hard because I'm an adult and I want to put my money to good purpose. While they're not bad people, although I can't justify the high fees they charge and they didn't rob me of the money, I wish there would be more transparency in the services fees. Because of this I don't recommend them, as being misleading and selling overpriced services. P.S. I lost the weight (20 lbs) just by joining a $99/month unlimited Yoga-Pilates club, where I enjoy working out and doing low-impact muscle building exercises, for three months now.

My boyfriend and I have been working with Sheena at Rebirth for the past 13 months. Within 6 months…read moremy boyfriend lost over 50 pounds! I've gained both mental and physical strength. Rebirth has an intial 12 week program in which they guide you through nutritional coaching along with exercise programming. We were impressed after the first 3 months and decided to keep going. It's a little pricey but worth every penny! My boyfriends before and after photo attached.

I have been a client at NWHS for 10 years. They quickly helped me reach my nutrition and health…read moregoals, which was dealing with my constant stomach aches due to food sensitivity. Since then I have remained a client to check-in regularly on my overall health and supplement regimen. I even remained a client of the office when I moved across the state to California, because I trust their supplement and product offerings. Whether you need short or long term help, or simply want to utilize the other awesome offering (detox foot baths, microcurrent, etc.) you will be sure to be satisfied with your experience. The staff at NWHS is very kind and helpful. Being in this office always brings joy to my day, even when it is virtual and I appreciate all of the love, support and knowledge I have received from this business.

This is a business. I went to a lecture from the owner and decided to give it a try because they…read morewere offering us 50% off their usual consultation. It was still really expensive but I have been struggling with my health for such a long time I thought it would be worth it. I was wrong. I filled out quizzes, food diaries and gathered all relevant doctor information for my first visit. I was told that my quiz which took about a half an hour to complete was never received because of their site and the woman barely looked at my notes and food journal that I was asked to do. It was not specialized to me, she repeated the same information that I heard at the lecture and only offered to give me actual advice for an additional counseling session which cost more money. I figured I had gone this far so I did it and she gave me a printed out pre-made food plan that once again did not accommodate my vegetarian diet. The whole thing was a sales pitch and I feel so ripped off. Complete waste of time and money