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!

Working with Laura has been an amazing decision and I am so happy she has guided me over the last…read moreyear. I came to Laura not with any specific eating challenge, but I was an irrepressible nail-biter and no matter what I did or how much willpower, rewards, previous counseling, or even negative conditioning I tried, I always found myself falling back into the same patterns and then chastising myself for not being strong enough to break this habit. These responses played out even at times of success and appreciation from others. Laura collaborated with me to identify and address the complicated causes of why and how I interpreted everyday emotional conflict in both my perceived failures and successes, so that I could then take small steps to address how it manifested in my nail-biting. A year later, I am proud of the work we did together to soften these impulses significantly longer than I can remember and the success I feel when I look at my hands today. Laura continues to stay a resource as needed, and I am so glad I invested the time and resources in her program so she could help me dig into my root causes.  Her collaborative approach and guidance improved my life far beyond my nail-biting impulses and I could not recommend her highly enough.

Inching into my mid-thirties, and having the boilerplate health (and vanity) concerns, I knew what…read moreI needed to do to be healthier (and more comfortable in my skin) but just never stuck to doing those things enough to make a difference. "By this time next year, I'll be fitting into those old skinny jeans again. I'll just start doing x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, and x." When I met Laura and heard of her services, I though to myself "do I really need to pay someone to do what I already know I need to be doing?" And after I few more months without change I realized the answer was a resounding, "ugh, I guess". What really pushed me to the point of seeking Laura's guidance wasn't stepping on scale as much going to the doctor and having high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Because of my nutritional resourcefulness and scientific inquisitiveness I assumed up until that point that I was healthy, simply by having knowledge about what was healthy. But, the numbers proved me wrong. Working with Laura helped me to filter my overwhelming amount of nutritional and health information into small and manageable lifestyle actions. She helped me to pair down my health actions binging (and then long period of disappointed apathy) into realistic adjustments. I look forward to having my sessions with Laura, not only because she is personable and knowledgable, but she's a perfectly nonjudgmental counselor to gently guide me down the better path when I stray. The key to Laura's success is making the plan tailored to what I enjoy in life and not unrealistically cutting out indulgences. The helps bring pleasure and wellness to a balance. I got my blood panels done again last week, and my anxiety at viewing the results melted away at I saw that my total cholesterol has dropped 55 mg/dL down to 155mg/dL, and all of my number are in the healthy range. I shouldn't have been that surprised, since I've lost 12 lbs and feel much better. Laura knows what she's doing, and even if skinny jeans are no longer trending, I'm just happy feeling better in this one body I've got.

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.

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.

I had a fantastic consultation with Taylor. From the moment we started, she created such a…read moresupportive, personalized, and genuinely informative experience. She took the time to understand my lifestyle, travel schedule, and wellness goals, and provided incredibly thoughtful, realistic recommendations I can actually implement. Her breakdown of travel snacks, winter wellness tips, and supplement guidance was clear, actionable, and rooted in real expertise. I especially appreciated the recap she sent afterward -- it made everything easy to reference and put into practice. Taylor's approach is warm, knowledgeable, and truly tailored (no pun intended!). I left feeling inspired, equipped, and much more confident about maintaining my health during this busy season. Highly recommend working with her!

Taylor is knowledgeable and has given me great tips on how to balance my crazy schedule. I am…read moreopening a gym and plan to refer my clients to her. I love that she offers educational workshops for her clients on top of 1-on-1 coaching.

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.

Staff is truly friendly kind and genuine. I've been taking the Medi - Multi Vitamin and Opti- Ful…read moremy appetite is slowly decreasing where I'm not snacking a lot. I don't have the adverse side effects like other medications. Office experience in Roswell GA. is worth the hour drive and staff make you feel so special and welcomed! Thank you! R. Bell

Thank you Ray for talking with me and making sure that I have the right program for my needs…read more Alexander is a great and understanding counselor He is nice enough to care about my needs due to my Health. This is not my first time hear I joined years ago Lost 40lbs but I became ill. But I'm back now ready to Start my new life thank you for your support

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!

Working with Claudia over the course of six EFT sessions was truly transformative. From the very…read morebeginning, she created a safe and supportive space where I felt seen, heard, and understood. Her intuitive guidance was incredible--she was able to gently but accurately pinpoint emotional triggers that I hadn't fully recognized on my own. Through tapping, I began to notice real shifts in how I processed my emotions. Situations at my workplace that once felt overwhelming became much more manageable as I worked through them using the tools and awareness Claudia helped me develop. I experienced a sense of clarity, calm, and emotional release that made a tangible difference in my day-to-day life. Claudia has a unique gift for blending intuition with EFT in a way that feels both grounding and empowering. I'm so grateful for the progress I've made through our sessions and would highly recommend her to anyone looking to heal, gain insight, and move forward with greater peace and confidence.

Claudia has been so helpful in the last 3 1/2 months we've worked together. Not only has she…read moreintroduced me to many nutrition concepts but she has helped me take a look at myself and make life changes that benefit my mental wellbeing. I have always had a difficult relationship with food and dieting. Thanks to Claudia I've found even deeper levels to why I have difficulties. I've learned that it's okay to mess up and how to pick up and make different choices next time. I appreciate all she has taught me and will continue to teach me as we work together.