A doctor referred me to Lucy with "would you open to seeing a nutritionist?" That was an…read moreunderstatement, like "hey, my buddy Picasso is good with a pen if you were looking for a nice doodle." Lucy is way beyond expectations. This is not just about solving a problem or a health issue and moving on. I was looking for someone to help me figure out how to think about my body, eating, and, for lack of a better phrase, get my body and mind in peak operating mode. I came looking for a mentor about nutrition. Lucy has opened my eyes to different views on nutrition, holistic medicine and health, philosophy, lifestyle, ... I could go on and on. She also has a vast network of colleagues who have been helpful to me in other ways. My life has been permanently changed for the better. Yes, I've lost 20 pounds and have a much richer understanding of the effects of different foods on my body, but I also have the peace of mind and mental clarity I was seeking. If you're looking for someone to help you start an exploration of what works for you -- body, mind, and soul, -- I would recommend Lucy and her loving spirit a million times over.

I worked with Lucy for six months and she helped me completely transform my life! I was juggling…read moremultiple stressful situations and life, and I needed to start from scratch to prioritize wellness and find my happiness again. Lucy's like a wise, knowledgable friend that you trust and respect. She gets to the root of your problems and empowers you to make changes in your life, no matter how difficult they may be. She thinks outside of the box to help you overcome whatever your struggles may be. I've never worked with someone so dedicated to me before.

I have been on a health journey for the past few years, but decided to see Lorraine as my…read morenutritionist because I was getting tired of the same routine and falling into extreme eating habits. I have been with Lorraine for almost a month now and can safely say that she has completely changed my life and point of view on food. She provides such a comfortable and safe environment to talk about not just food, but my cognitive and mental outlook on my life. Upon my consultation, she made sure to note all aspects of my health and past eating habits, and created a delicious customized meal plan based on my preferences, as I am primarily plant based. These plans also integrate meal prep into them, which has reduced my snacking tendencies, as I can just grab my prepped meals from the fridge. I have fallen in love with cooking at home again and get excited about each meal as they are all so diverse and completely satiate me. It's crazy how quickly my taste preferences have changed and crave her recipes. The 3-month plan I opted for includes weekly check-ins, where Lorraine doesn't mention calories or weight every time, but more of how I am feeling mentally based on the foods I am eating. She is also sure to educate me on certain foods to avoid or gravitate towards which can positively affect my lifestyle. I look forward to seeing her each week because she celebrates every small victory with me. I could not recommend anyone else- thank you Lorraine!!!

I worked with Shonali on my 21 Day Sugar Detox program and the results have been great! The program…read moreworked well for me. I feel healthier, lost some weight, reduced visceral body fat and have learned healthier eating habits. Shonali did a terrific job of helping me to make the menus work for me and positive reinforcement. Very pleased with the services!

If you're on the fence about working with a personal trainer....just do it. And do it with Jon!…read more I started working with Jon in April of 2025. I am a mom of two young-ish children, and I hadn't worked out since I giving birth to my younger child in September of 2021. My long-term goals were to increase my strength and decrease my body fat while maintaining the little muscle I had...and I was very wary of my ability to do this alone. I was also several months away from turning 40, and my short-term goal was to feel (and look!) good before that happened. I knew Jon was the trainer for me as soon as I met him. I have a very specific sense of humor, and Jon appreciates it. This was very important to me, as it was the only thing that was going to get me over my workout anxiety. I truly felt like I was working out with a good friend, but one who would hold me accountable and push me to be better. Jon really knows what he's doing. He has been able to address issues that I've had for years, and he's super thoughtful about programming my workouts. He knows when to push me and when to switch things up. I always feel very safe with Jon, and I completely trust him when it comes to my progression/heavy weight training. My workouts fly by despite being challenging. I truly believe it's because Jon in FUN and we actually have a great time. Over the last 9 months of working out twice a week, I've lost 10 lbs and feel significantly stronger. I would highly recommend Jon to anyone who wants to achieve their fitness goals.

I wholeheartedly recommend Jon as a personal trainer…read more Jon is an expert in his field and EXTREMELY knowledgeable. He is also kind and motivational. Each session he checked in to see how I was feeling. He provided nutritional guidance and tailored workouts to help me reach my goals. I appreciate his attention, ability to assess what my body needs and make the appropriate adjustments during a workout. He is very patient but also pushed me to lift heavier when I thought I couldn't. To see myself get stronger and slimmer felt great. Over the 7 months that I trained with Jon, I lost 34lbs. and dropped 4 dress sizes. The only reason I am no longer training with Jon is because I had to relocate. if you're considering hiring a trainer who will listen, motivate, and help you reach your fitness goals, Jon is your guy. Call him up, you won't regret it! Thank you Jon! You are the best trainer I've ever had. Your expertise, guidance, and care transformed my health!

I have worked with Moss Wellness twice now for two different issues…read more One was Leaky Gut - which they COMPLETELY cured me!!! Such a miracle because I felt like my life was over with the amount of pain I was in.. The other, and most recent was my struggle with a reoccurring itchy skin issue, which I've had for 20 years - tinea versicolor. In the past, I had only been prescribed anti-fungal pills that destroyed my stomach and ointments that did not work by dermatologists. Those doctors could never get to the root cause, they were clueless. I knew instinctively that my issue was caused by an internal imbalance and could be cured. I'm so happy that I found MW because they guided me in healing my body from the inside out with the ease of at-home testing to check for imbalances and deficiencies. From there, my incredible coach, Kasia, (Ph.D., Holistic Nutrition Coach) created a food cleanse and supplement protocol based on my tests to cleanse, heal and support my body, and it works. Thanks to Moss Wellness + Kasia, I am now armed with the knowledge to support myself on my own in healing if I feel my skin issue come creeping back. I firmly believe that we can heal ourselves with the right support, Moss Wellness is this. I will forever be grateful for everything they have done not only for me, but for my family, and my friends that have used them too. Every single person I know that has worked with them has come back glowing!

This is a cliche statement but its true: "Moss Wellness changed my life."…read more Growing up, I used to joke that I had an iron stomach. I could eat anything and never get sick. Sure, I had weight issues all of my life, I was always a "big girl". But when I was in my teens, 20's and early 30's, I would "watch what I ate" or follow the Weight Watchers program and the weight would fall off and stay off. Then I got older. A back injury limited my gym use (not to mention, constant back pain - putting me in a constant bad mood). The weight stopped falling off. In fact, it seemed to build on quicker. And then all of a sudden, I found myself with tummy issues, indigestion after almost every meal, constipation, gas, and horrible bloat. I went out with friends less and less stating back pain as the culprit - but really I didn't want to have to look in the mirror. And then, at 39, my doctor told me I MIGHT need to get a heart valve replaced. I can't have heart surgery, my back hurts too much! That did it. I realized I needed to make a change, not only for my physical health but emotional too. I started physical therapy for my back, found Moss Wellness on Yelp, did some research and booked my first consultation with Andrea. What can I say... she really listened to me and was so enthusiastic that she could help me. She had me believe in myself in the first minutes of the phone call. The second I got off the phone, I knew this was the right one for me and I chose the 6 month Restart program. She paired me up with my coach, Dawn. I knew before I started that this would be a lot of hard work and I was fully committed (I HAD to be, I paid for it after all). Before each session, you have to fill out a questionnaire which is extremely helpful to steer your meetings with your coach. Speaking of, Dawn and I hit it off immediately. She too really listened to me and was always encouraging and answered my questions. I'll admit, when I saw the description and cookbook for the initial cleanse, I panicked. I'm a take-out/microwave girl, and here I had to stop eating ALL processed foods and COOK my own? Eek. But I did it. Looking back, that cleanse was the best thing and the hardest thing about this process. Long story short, through the 6-month process, I discovered I have a slight dairy and gluten intolerance. I learned what substitutes I can make. I learned an entirely different way of eating that was nutritious and delicious. My bread, sugar, caffeine cravings went away. I started cooking for myself and learning tricks to make food yummy (ie, eating whole foods meant I could eat AVOCADO which is like dessert to me.). I was losing weight, I had energy without caffeine, I was back at the gym having completed physical therapy. Dawn was with me throughout the process, cheering me on and encouraging me not to give up. At the end of the six months, I had lost 30 pounds. My back was feeling stronger and I was back at the gym full time. I was grocery shopping and cooking every week and I even planned a four-course meal for my best friends as a thank you for their support! Side note, I also found enough confidence in myself to join some online dating websites and snagged me a boyfriend! It's now been 3 months since I ended the program and I just turned 40. I lost an additional 7 pounds, I'm still cooking (and cooking for others), I'm still exercising (I started to learn to RUN), I'm still eating healthy. Sure, I cheat and indulge. But I now have the tools to get back on track when necessary. And most importantly, I'm happy. :-) Another cliche: "If I can do it, YOU CAN DO IT!!!!!" Thank you, Andrea and Dawn!

I had the chance to attend a manifestation workshop, led by Madeleine Stallard and hosted by NAO…read morefounder Nikki Ostrower. The night was so inspiring and invigorating; my two friends also loved it, and can't wait to go back. NAO's space itself is beautiful and calming, and Nikki kindly guides and welcomes everyone she meets. A wonderful new addition to the city. 5 stars!!!!!

I saw Nikki in 2011 and it was life changing. Working with her, I learned I was lactose intolerant…read moreand received a great education on the importance of having a customized nutrition plan to meet my body's specific needs. Nine years later, I reached out again in Feb 2020 to reset after a couple of years of deprioritizing my health. Seeing Nikki again was like riding a bike - she was as warm, understanding, and supportive as ever. She created a very thorough shopping list with a ton of new brands and delicious recipe options that I wouldn't have known otherwise. Nikki made food shopping and cooking FUN because I could feel and taste the difference of what I was putting in my body. And all super easy to find and make!! Fast forward to COVID-19. I was lucky enough to start doing the work a month before the world changed. By then, I was already used to making better food choices for me and having Nikki by my side. While a lot of people were eating through their anxieties, Nikki's support helped me have the semblance of agency by making the most nourishing and simple meals. While I don't weigh myself, I'm definitely thinner and my clothes fit looser. And I feel amazing all around. More than that, Nikki's guidance is holistic. She not only focuses on the food, but also the mental and emotional. Nikki probes deep to help me get in touch with my feelings and then releasing them. She is the real deal and an amazing cheerleader - during the good and the bad! Now getting down to business. Nikki is super responsive (almost at lightning speed) and she's cost conscious. There's a stigma about eating healthy being expensive, but Nikki finds you options and promo codes galore. Seeing her is an investment in your health, and you learn how to maximize it! Call her. Right now. You'll gain a better appreciation for your health and strength, as well as a true friend and champion.

Erin was beyond helpful and is an expert in all areas when it comes to your health. She created…read moresome really simple changes in my diet, and these went well beyond the obvious. These tweaks to my lifestyle have made a significant impact on my skin. I glow from within! I am so grateful to have found Erin!

From the owner: My job is to educate and and empower you to feel good about your food choices so you feel radiant…read moreand unstoppable- all the time. If this sounds like something you've been waiting for let me know what you're struggling with.

Lisa is a perfectly competent nutritionist; she just wasn't the right fit for me. She provided me…read morewith a good nutrition plan and some thoughts on how to approach food. We didn't really connect on an emotional/psychological level and her hyper rational approach didn't always work for me. Having someone to be accountable to is always helpful, but I didn't feel like I was getting much insight beyond what I've read in books or online. What really tripped me up was her cancellation policy. I had to pre-pay for my time with her and when we weren't connecting and I didn't think I had much more to learn from her, I still had to pay for the two months of sessions I no longer wanted to attend. It's her policy and that's fine, it just really didn't work out for me and I would have loved some recourse for the situation I found myself in.

I have been an emotional eater and a yoyo dieter for most of my teen and adult life. I have bounced…read morefrom nutritionist to nutritionist hoping to find the right "diet" to end my struggle with weight loss. It wasn't until I met Lisa that I really began to understand what was at the core of my struggle. She taught me how to become aware of my behaviors and to recognize where they were stemming from. How to focus on what it was that my body and mind really needed. How to make food meaningful to myself again. She helped me face my triggers, structure my day so I satisfied my body when I needed it, and appreciate my mind and body for what they are. She taught me that food cannot make me happy. I'm the only one who can make myself happy. We have just finished working together after a year and a half. She has helped me achieve my weight loss goal, which I had thought was impossible, and maintain the weight. She has provided me with all of the tools necessary to progress with my weight loss journey and continue to build a positive relationship with food. Thank you Lisa from the bottom of my heart.

Participating in the Sanctuary/Group Audit garnered a marked improvement in the quality of my life…read more My experience was confirming and validating. The two hours provided much more information than I could process at that time. In fact, the information seems to never stop flowing! The group atmosphere was warm and focused. My whole health is a priority. This was a natural progression in my self care. It was fun and the Bluebirds and Jay's tapped wildly on the glass. My gratitude is immense for Commander Arriale and The Alliance. Thank you!

I had lung cancer since 2014. I did surgery chemo and radiation. And in 2017 they said it was in my…read morespine.  In Nov 2021, I was in the hospital, they said I had blood clots. But the blood clot medication was not working. I had to be in the hospital on the IV for 3 days.  I couldn't move, drive, walk, I was in a wheel chair. Then they said my chemo stopped working. Then I started to wear all of the Photo Therapy patches you recommended. I did those every day faithfully.  I lived with my sister, because she was taking care of me. Now I take care of myself, I can walk, run, I can drive. I am able to do work around the house. And fully take care of myself. So I moved out of my sisters house. And a lot of my protocols that I was doing before, went by the wayside. I wasn't doing all the things I was doing in my therapy. And I started to feel something was off. So I remembered what I was doing before. And one thing was the patches. I started to wear them again, and have been wearing them for 2.5 weeks again. I have a lot more energy now. I was wearing patches for 3-4 month, in 2022. After that, in Nov 2022, they did X rays, and the doctor said that my lungs look better than 2021.  I have a girlfriend who is doing chemo and she said, I wish I did what you did, take my health into my own hands. And do all these alternative protocols.  I did chemo 4 times before and it didn't work. And it made me extremely exhausted.  My Chiropractor told me, you look like walking death. He thought I was going to die that year. And now I can run. I breathe better. I have more energy. I can drive, which is huge. I take care of myself. And my Chiropractor said I want to know everything you are doing. What I would say to a person who is curious but scared, you have nothing to lose and everything to gain. The patches regenerate your stem cells. I haven't seen any products that can do that. That's what intrigued me because you need new stem cells all the time when you have cancer.

Wealth is measured in human terms and it is not easy to find plant based practitioners who fully…read moreunderstand how medications treat symptoms while they do not promote comprehensive healing. It is exciting to witness individuals who are trailblazers in that they move and make history while others choose to be on the sidelines as they are part of history. Plant based initiatives are in a nascent stage but that is changing soon. Compassionate and knowledgeable health coaches such as Cecilia Basbus afford us the opportunity to take control of our medical profiles as we maintain wellness in its most emblematic manifestation.

Cecilia is great. In fact she is one of the best in New York City…read more Cecilia is great. In fact she is one of the best in New York City

Samantha was guest chef for our four day retreat. As a carnivore, I was worried about going full-on…read morevegetarian for so long. Vegetarian cuisine always made me think that I would be missing out on range of food options, nutrition and/or taste. But Samantha's creativity with food proved my worries to be all wrong. Her creations were not only worthy substitutes, but even tastier and healthier alternatives. So satisfying and delicious. I never missed the usual meat ingredients or even sweets. She has truly inspired me to reconsider my old ways of eating and taken my palate to a whole new level. Beyond talented, Samantha is also very knowledgeable and friendly. A true gem.

Samantha is so smart, knowledgeable and helpful. She gave me great recipe ideas and developed a…read moreplan for me to easily cook healthy, delicious and varied meals everyday. My husband is a demanding eater who prefers restaurant dining with lots of choices. Samantha gave me multiple suggestions to offer him many selections without spending all day in the kitchen. She also transcribed our session into workable action steps which were very helpful as a resources. Try her for one session and I guarantee it will be time well spent.