As an overweight, middle-aged dude, I was concerned that Rebecca's background seemed to be working…read morewith athletes. But, after interviewing her, I was comfortable it was a good fit. We have worked together for about a year, and she has patiently helped me put together a plan that includes a food log, and exercise that fit my lifestyle and schedule. She has been non-judgmental and firm but encouraging through my numerous stops and starts. She truly understands the emotional component of food addiction. It 's not enough to intellectually know what to do. She helps you deal with the "inner kid" who keeps you from doing what's in your own best interest. I highly recommend her whether you are an elite athlete, or just beginning your journey toward healthy living.

I did not know what I was looking for in a nutritionist, but I did know that I was done with diets…read moreand wanted to develop a healthy relationship with food. Rebecca is leading me on a journey to do just that. She identified my core problems with food, mainly that I was prone to over-restricting (and therefore under-eating) with intermittent binges. After only a few sessions with Rebecca, I feel so much happier and healthier. Until Rebecca identified my emotional eating habits, I did not realize that I was using food to stifle difficult feelings. Now Rebecca is working with me to help me get in touch with my "intuitive eater." My only regret is that I did not have time for more sessions this summer, since I will be returning to school soon. But Rebecca has promised to stay in touch via email, Skype, and phone, and after only a week away she has stayed true to her promise. Rebecca can help you get to the bottom of your problems with food, and she will guide you in developing a lifestyle plan that works for you and your body. I really could not be happier with this experience.

I completed Lindsay's 6 week program and wow! I can truly say that it was a life changing…read moreexperience!! In the past 4 years, I had gained 40+ lbs due to some special medicine I was taking (and probably some overeating of hamburgers too haha). I tried EVERYTHING to get rid of it. Juice cleanses, special diets, pills, multiple private trainers, you name it and I had done it. Unfortunately, nothing stuck. Knowing my wedding was just around the corner, I had to do something to get the weight off for good. I wanted to feel confident on my wedding day! I found Lindsay through a quick yelp search and was intrigued. Let's get this straight. This is not a special fad diet or some strict eating plan, its a way of life! Lindsay gives you the tools, skills, and mindset to make a long lasting change in your lifestyle. During the course of the 6 weeks, I lost 8+ lbs and now (more than 3 months later) I'm still continuing to lose weight by following what she taught me. I plan to be at my goal weight in the next 3 months (in time for my wedding!) And most importantly, I feel fantastic!!!!! I feel like a whole new person. Yes, it's a monetary investment but it was worth every penny :) do it!!!

I'm very happy I decided to use Lindsay! I just completed her 6-week program. As someone who has…read morealways been fixated on the latest diet and exercise trend, I feel like this time I actually learned how to have a healthy lifestyle versus temporary fixes. What I appreciated the most was her accessibility. She would review menus of restaurants I was eating at or provide me with customized recommendations. When I was frustrated with results or what the scale said, she was non-judgmental and offered helpful advice for how to overcome cravings or emotional reactions. In fact, I was surprised (in a good way) by how much of the program was centered around mindfulness and balance. Even though the program only includes 4 sessions, I felt like I was in constant communication with Lindsay and she genuinely cared about my progress. She frequently sent email updates and checked in, and when I had questions, she was never more than a text away. I am excited to see continued progress. I would recommend Lindsay to anyone!

I went in for a DexaScan. The machine worked fine and the space is relatively well kept. I found…read morethe results useful, but thought the technician used them as an opportunity to provide borderline dangerous nutritional advice. This included recommending I take a 50,000 iU dose of Vitamin D without reviewing any bloodwork and telling me that I should not eat carbhohydrates because they are "for marathon runners." All that said, I'd probably go back for a check in and just ignore the bro science.

These folks are top notch and I highly recommend them to anyone looking to better understand your…read morebody, better set benchmarks for your wellness, health and/or fitness goals and/or are looking for a bit of support and motivation. i had and have privilege of working with Audrey to get a baseline on my Vo2 max, metabolism and body composition and now return regularly to check in on my progress to goal re: increasing muscle and decreasing fat. Not only does composition ID give you access to some of the worlds highest tech and most accurate tools - they also give you access to warm, knowledgeable and professional team members like Audrey. Audrey has helped me deepen my own understanding, has been a consistent and enthusiastic supportive and an incredibly committed team member. I found each of the tests very helpful and find the bi-monthly Dexa scans provide me with a ton of insight even my very fancy scale at home - or the even fancier scale at the gym - could provide. i have a really clear sense around changes in body composition in terms of muscle and fat; a clear understanding of where those changes are happening; and a sense of areas of symmetry and asymmetry which inform my workout. Plus they're located right across the street from District Cryo (which has cryo and infrared sauna) and around the corner from Union kitchen (with delicious and healthy keto bowls and healthy treats from local entrepreneurs).

Mary was awesome to work with. She helped me to make big dietary shifts as well as lifestyle…read morechanges that have made me feel so much better. We did them in a way that felt doable and that I know will last. She was also so helpful in walking me throw a much needed detox. I definitely recommend her for anyone that has been trying to get to the bottom of their health issues!

Mary took the time to gain an overall picture of my health and diet, and she helped me eliminate…read moresome specific foods from my diet that had been having an adverse effect on my digestion. I received guidance on specific foods to avoid, as well as a complete assessment of my entire diet. Thanks Mary!

I've been shopping with them for a few years now. Everytime i come back to dc i make a stop for…read moresome sea moss gels. The strawberry is my favorite flavor as it can double as a jelly on toast! The beverages are amazing. I've enjoyed the sea moss soaps and I stock up on the shea butters. They last awhile and smell great. This is a great group of people I will always cherish moments of sharing watermelon and juice samples. Thankful for this space.

This is a first! I was so engaged that I forgot to take pictures! Yvette greeted me with amazing…read morewarmth. She knew all about the conditions that I was concerned with and was able to offer several alternatives using natural herbs and supplements, to attain my goals. I sampled the sea moss gel, which was actually good tasting because they add real fruit. I invested in some essential oils, body, butters, and hair preparations made from top grade natural ingredients. Each product smells delicious! I am looking forward to excellent results. As Yvette said, it never hurts to reduce the toxic load of body products that comes from putting synthetics on our skin instead of natural, edible products. We parted with hugs and smiles. After all, our skin eats (absorbs)! I will visit again and I highly recommend, especially due to the warm, welcoming ambience that this shop has created. By the way, they are so honest that if they don't carry a particular supplement, they will send you to someone who does carry it. Awesome!

Make no mistake, Archie is the real deal. He is incredibly knowledgeable, has a wonderful…read morepersonality, and will push you beyond your mental and physical limits. He literally transform my body within a six months. When we started I had a 28 percent of body fat. Six months later it went down to 5.5 , something i could never dreamt of !!! Add to that that he can teach you exactly how to get your nutrition under control, and teaches me some tricks which makes my diet so much easier. The best part about working with Archie is that he is hilarious and always insightful. He keeps me always laughing, and adds a fun element to every workout to keep me motivated and working at my peak. Don't even think twice. Hire him if you want the best body and mind you've ever had.

Arkadiy is my trainer and he is an awesome trainer. "He's a trained bodybuilder and I'm just a…read morebeginner. He wouldn't want to train me"-----that thinking is so WRONG. He is very PERSONABLE, explains things, demonstrates, and TEACHES you how to properly do an exercise. Yes, there a many good trainers around but ARKADIY is an EXCEPTIONAL trainer. I am thrilled to have found him.

Alison helped me when I was struggling on body and weight issues that I would have never truly…read moredealt with if I had not met Alison. She not only helped me to establish a healthier relationship with myself but with food also. She was accessible and easy to talk to, and was always just a quick text away from any emergency or urgent matter. Going to her appointments felt like seeing a friend, one that was completely objective and gave feedback purely based on what was best for me. She made me see what I couldn't and was always a huge help in clearing up my mind when it got to be too much for me to handle on my own. With simple tools and ideas on how to handle food and relationships with myself and others, she helped me see the ways in which I could overcome my fears about weight and body issues. I am forever grateful for all she has done for me and my future.

I am an endurance athlete who was struggling finding not only the right foods but the right…read moreportions to help get to an maintain my goal weight. Alison was great, after reviewing my food logs made suggestion of not only foods but provided recipes for smoothies and other meals to help reach my goal. She help explained how I should look to structure my meals as well as we reviewed my race nutrition plan. It was a great experience and I would recommend Alison to anyone looking for a nutritionist.

I have benefited tremendously from my experience with Dr. Sullivan. She's a gift to the world of…read morehealth and wellness. Her approach focuses on the whole body and ensures what the intervention is customized.

Dr Sullivan is an amazing naturopathic and homeopathic practitioner. She practices what she…read morepreaches and is passionate about working with you to be your best You. I've been a client for over for decades on and off. I love her. She is the real deal.

Dr. Kahan is an incredibly caring and compassionate doctor who really works hard to get to know his…read morepatients well so that he can address their specific needs. He is very well known in the field and is clearly on top of the latest developments in weight management so that he can bring the best standard of care to his patients.

Dr. Kahan and the entire team at NCWW are, hands down, one of the best things that has happened to…read moreme. I am a complicated patient case, and had been to numerous docs in the DMV to try and help solve the puzzle. I was referred to Dr Kahan by the NP of a surgeon that basically told me I was out of luck. Dr. Kahan immediately put me at ease, listened patiently to my case, and offered solutions that no other doc did. The best part of this office is that they look at your case from every angle possible, and your input is part of every decision made. The office does not take insurance (like so many other offices in DC), but is super helpful in assisting you with submitting claims to your provider. I am in a much healthier place (not just in weight, but in physical and emotional health) thanks to Dr. Kahan. He is one of the kindest, most compassionate people I've met. His patients are die-hard fans, and I encourage you to ask questions of those who know him well.

I am so grateful that I had the coaches at Ideal Body Wellness facilitate my Ideal Protein…read moreprotocol. With their guidance and assistance, I was able to lose 85 pounds. My relationship with food has changed, and their ongoing help and support has allowed me to maintain my weight loss over the past two years. If you are looking for an easy to use program that will allow you to maintain your weight after you hit your goal, I would recommend Ideal Protein and Ideal Body Wellness in Palisades.

This place has changed my life!! I started the IP protocol in June in preparation for my wedding…read morebut also just out of frustration in trying to lose weight. I've been overweight my whole life and was able to manage to lose 100lb through diet and exercise while in college and grad school. When I started working the weight came back and then some and I have been trying to lose it ever since. I've tried everything from an array of diets, expensive gyms, etc., all to no avail. Completely desperate, I skeptically attended an info session and ended up signing up. Within the first 3 months I lost 45lb!!!! Here are some thoughts on the different aspects: The Clinic: The clinic is in a little strip mall in the Palisades, probably the only complaint I have in this entire review is the location of the clinic. You either have to drive or take a rare bus, but luckily driving is an option for me. I do wish they had a downtown location though. The receptionist is friendly and really helpful! Alina is the coach I have been working with for the majority of my time on the protocol. She is AWESOME!!! She's encouraging and nice when she needs to be but will also lay down the law. I hope she doesn't mind me saying but she's on the Protocol as well and knows how it feels. She has great attention to detail and will pick up on little things in your food journal. She also gives her personal phone number and is available almost always to provide advice-- I've texted her in desperate moments or when I just need a quick answer and she always answers quickly. She really cares for the people she coaches and it shows in her work! I have seen a couple other coaches but they were lackluster in comparison to Alina. I'm sure they would be great in their own right but I've been spoiled. The Protocol: As part of the protocol you meet weekly with a coach. Your initial consultation is 30 minutes and you go through a series of information and baseline measurements. Subsequent check ins are 15 minutes and you go over your measurements, food journal, and any questions or issues. The clinic is really good and efficient with these. The protocol itself is pretty simple and you get a sheet of paper with all of your instructions. As long as you stick to the sheet you will lose weight. Simple as that! The hard part is dealing with social situations but eventually your find ways around it. No exercise is required and there's a period that you can't exercise when starting the program. I actually like working out so this was a bit difficult, but eventually you find what works for you. It is expensive but in the end you save because there are no incidental expenses like happy hours, starbucks, gum, snacks, etc. Besides the cost of the IP products you have to buy lean protein and veggies which can be done on a budget. In the end it works out and it's definitely work the weight you'll lose. I even quit my gym membership so ultimately my net spending on fitness and nutrition is not much different to what I was spending before. It does have a lot of restrictions but the results are fast! Understanding that this is temporary will take you a long way with motivation. In Phase 3 and 4 of the protocol you can have butter and toast! Something I never thought I would be able to have again! The other piece is finding your routines, it takes some time to get there but eventually you fall into a rhythm and it becomes almost mechanical. The Food: This is obviously subjective. I have a huge sweet tooth so this diet has ended up working well for me because on what other diet can you have a chocolate shake for breakfast, a rice crispy treat for lunch, and wafer cookies for snack and still lose weight?! (These are my 3 faves) When you start the program they give you a sampler supply that's supposed to get you through the first week and then some. You get to try a variety of product and you soon figure out which foods you gravitate toward. The biggest thing is keeping an open mind that first week-- there were some things I loved and some things I hated. Eventually you'll come up with some staples that will become your go tos. I like to experiment with a product I haven't tried every now and then. I personally am not a huge fan of the entrees and savory snacks but that's just me. The pancake mix make great waffles that taste like normal ones and the maple oatmeal tastes like quaker oats to me! In additional there are several Pinterest boards, websites, facebook groups, etc. that all have recipes for IP products. For boxes of stuff I didn't like, I've always been able to find a recipe to use it up. For example the potato puree made great bread rolls! I also have a chocolate mug cake almost every day! I know I did a lot of research before signing up so I hope this review gives enough information for someone teetering on the edge of a decision. I would highly recommend not only this program but this clinic to anyone!!!