I am very surprised to not see more negative reviews of this place. 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. read more

My boyfriend and I have been working with Sheena at Rebirth for the past 13 months. Within 6 months my 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. read more

Rebirth Body Transformation Center - Weight Loss Centers Near Me - Wakefield, Massachusetts

The last 2 years here have been some of the most rewarding of my life. I'm not a "weight lifter" guy, or an "exercise guy." My idea of a triathlon was pizza lifting, beer drinking, and TV watching. With Julian's help I went from being a 200+ pound 5'9" weakling to being stronger than I ever thought possible (at ANY AGE) and I'm now down over 30 pounds. But where I was once flabby I am now solid muscle, and I keep getting stronger, weekly. I've lost over 14% body fat, gained at least that much muscle, and lost 8 (yes) waist sizes. I kid you not. All because of this place and the incredible team that works there. No, no. I hear what you're thinking. Seriously! Stop the eyerolls. Hear me out. I was 43, overweight, sick all the time, a survivor of multiple back surgeries, hunched over a computer 12 hours per day, and hopping on every diet fad. My weight yo-yo'd 30 pounds as I'd try something new, overdo it, quit it and put on even more weight as a result. I traveled constantly and hated limiting myself. I am an ex-chef so food is my best friend and worst enemy depending upon what's happening in my life at the moment. After one particularly bad stretch of eating poorly, lots of travel, and terrible sleep I'd had enough. I was referred to Julian and Rebirth. I hated exercise. Truly, truly despised it. That panic you feel when your heart rate gets up to that "holy crap stop now" level? That was the worst feeling I'd ever felt. I hated it with a passion and truly feared it. I no longer fear that racing heart. I crave it. I can't believe I do, I would have never believed it. But I know that everything I've learned here is represented by the ability of that heart to beat stronger, faster, for longer. If anything, Julian and Rebirth keep my fitness responsible. Once you feel great you'll strive to get more of that feeling. These guys know how to keep you on the path with NO INJURIES. Not one in 2 years, coming from the guy that has injured himself sitting doing nothing in a chair. Within a few weeks of joining Julian I'd dumped 19 pounds doing nothing but light bodyweight exercises and learning how my body moved - and where it didn't. There was no "diet". It was making smart choices and cutting out crap. My strength immediately improved and hasn't stopped since. To say my life has been changed by Julian and his team is a huge understatement and I'm sure others in these reviews will undoubtedly say the same. I now understand WHAT works for my body, WHY it works, HOW it works, and WHEN (and how often) to make it work. Because you'll need that. You'll go into a gym now with confidence, to the "big boy" weights and get busy. No BS exercise guru plans, workout/fitness gimmicks, foolish fitness trends that most people are not ready for, or drill sergeant trainers. They. Train. You. That's it. That's the difference. The *best* you. The one you want to be but have all those excuses for not being. I certainly had them. Yesterday I did over 40 pullups with a 20-pound weight vest on. When I met Julian I couldn't do 2. I now bench press over 300 pounds. I had a hard time with the 45-pound bar ALONE in good form when I started, and I'm not ashamed to admit it, nor am I bragging. I want you to understand that type of transformation I made. I'm usually damn lazy, and if I can do this, pal, then so can you. Hey, I hear you. Life is busy, life is hard, I have kids, my ailing parent needs me, work is crazy, etc. etc. etc. Everyone has their burden. You can always, should always, make time for you and what's important. And hey, YOU are important. Your health is important. For you, your family, and your life. I made that time with Rebirth's help. Julian likely saved my life; he certainly added several quality years to it. And I'm not looking or going back for anything. read more

I've been going here for almost two years. What an amazing team! I love everyone here. They not only help you with you workout goals but they also help and coach you on your nutritional goals. I can't say enough good things about Mike Cotnoir. He's the man! read more

I am old. Ok, I am only 43, but my body isn't the same as it was when I was in my teens and twenties, playing sports and eating everything. An adulthood of sporadic gym visits and a desk job eventually left me weak, especially my back. It went out 3 times, each time causing me to miss work and put my life on hold. The last time was the last straw. I went to Julian and he created a program that would help me build up my whole body using science-based exercises, not fads. I have seen great changes and whole-heartedly recommend Rebirth as a way to not only transform yourself, but to learn why and how things work. read more

Julian is the best in the biz - great trainer with a vast array of knowledge on all the best exercises. He uses movement screenings and helps you to understand how and why your body needs to improve. Then, he's a relentlessly positive force as a motivator. He's like part trainer, part coach, part therapist - he makes the magic happen and I always recommend him when a friend needs a trainer. He's also an amazing teacher so I'd trust anyone else that works with him to be great as well. read more

I joined Rebirth about four months ago. At the time I was working on a highly stressful and time consuming project at work, and was also in the later stages of recovery from a major surgery. I was anxious about falling into old emotional and stress eating patterns, and decided to get in front of myself and sign up for personal training. Thanks to Rebirth, specifically my trainer Wolfgang, I came out of this tough time healthier and stronger than ever before (literally). Wolfgang was patient and understanding along the way and took the time to carefully craft a regimen around my post op limitations. He gradually increased weight training until I was no longer restricted, and it worked like a charm. He is truly an expert in his field. Wolfgang and all of the trainers seem to be highly focused on the details -- from form to nutrition-- and take their time to demonstrate, teach and inspire clients as they are working out on the floor. All of my numbers have been going in the right direction. Most importantly, my pants fit me a lot better and I have returned to living a healthy, active lifestyle. I am excited to continue my journey at Rebirth and reach new levels of progress as surgery and my latest work project are now behind me! read more

Julian is my go to person for health, diet and training plans. As a marathon runner and a yoga participate I really wasn't focused on strength training. Julian helped me understand how spending some time strength training would help me with my running and yoga. I am running faster and have been able to get into poses I previously couldn't master. You're the best! I recommend Julian for the avid exerciser and the beginner. read more

Julian is an absolutely amazing trainer and fitness professional! By being both extremely knowledgeable and motivating, his positivity will help you reach your goals. I've known and worked with Julian for a few years now and his passion for helping others is extremely evident from the moment you speak with him. You owe it yourself to go check Rebirth out! read more

Julian is seriously fantastic! He is an amazing trainer who is dedicated to always continuing his education to provide the best to his clients. It isn't easy to find trainers who are as motivating, passionate, and knowledgeable as Julian, and if you are in the area, you can't pass up the opportunity to work with him at Rebirth! read more

I worked out with Julian some a couple of years ago. Amazing wealth of knowledge and skills. If you are interested in weight loss, strength training or nutritional counseling I would highly recommend him! read more

Not very happy with my experience here. Positives is that everyone is really nice. Negative - I went in hoping to get the assessment which was not done and I was told it was kind of like a last resort. They were going to try and elminate foods from my meal plan and see what happens first. Gave it a shot. Was very restrictive. Every time I went, they took another food away that I was eating. The scale did not budge. I was working out 5 days a week and eating clean but no progress. Then I had a personal family emergency that came up and this would prevent me from completing my weekly meetings. I spoke to my nutritionist and was told that I paid for 3 months and had to continue. I had only done 3 or 4 weeks and asked them to refund the remaining 2 months or put my program on hold and then return back when I have dealt with my family emergency. I told them I wanted to commit 100% to see the results I wanted to see and my situation was not going to allow me to commit. They said no that I paid for the 3 months and would not receive a refund or credit or hold. Not happy at all. Life happens and things come back and being this is not a chain business, they need to be more understanding if their goal is to truly help people. read more

I've known Julian for a long time and he has always been into this stuff. He is the man and can help get anyone into shape! I need to give him a call and get in there myself. read more

Can't recommend working with Julian highly enough. He's an terrific trainer and nutrition advisor who is also a truly amazing human being. I lost 60 pounds working with Julian but even more importantly, remade the way I think about what's possible. It's not that he knows how to motivate you, its that he knows how to get you to motivate yourself. If you are ready to transform, he's the man to help you do it. read more

I cannot say enough great things about Julian and the Rebirth team. They genuinely want to help people achieve their fitness goals. Julian has created a special community where you have people supporting each other and rooting for each other's success. Not what I expected joining a "training facility." I've been at Rebirth for two years. I've been able to maintain my weight loss and increased muscle composition due to the coaching and community at Rebirth. Their diet and exercise programs are powerful tools in losing weight, gaining muscle, and maintaining those achievements. They are even better people. read more

I have been working with Julian for the past 2 years. To say he has changed my life is an understatement. I have gained so much knowledge in fitness, nutrition, and also about myself. I have had some ups and downs in life and he has helped get through stressful times without losing sight of working towards my goal. He cares about you as a person and wants you to succeed. 5 stars is not enough for Rebirth!!! read more

Changed my life. Hands down the best trainer, nutritionist, and experience I have had in the fitness world.

Signing up for personal training by Julian Cardoos was the best decision I've made regarding my fitness in the past 10 years. He gave me a free initial fitness consultation allowing me to speak with him about my goals and he was honest about what he had to offer, allowing me to decide if I wanted to pursue or not. I admit, the program is more expensive then I had hoped. But I figured my goals were worth the investment. I wanted to develop better and more effective routines for my gym workouts, so I can tone up my body. I needed the guidance as I was never an athlete and wasn't very good when it came to my eating. I opted for a more specialized boutique studio instead of getting a (cheaper?) trainer at my Planet FItness gym. Less distraction, more attention. Julian (wicked eye candy..LOL) was AWESOME! I hoped for a trainer who is encouraging, knowlegeable, patient, good sense of humor and gay friendly. (The hottness factor was just bonus motivation.) He put together a fitness plan for me, taking me through it step by step, helping with my form. He made sure I was comfortable with the exercise before doing it on my own in my regular gym. I did my trainings twice a week with him, 1 on 1. Trainings were intense but maximized the the time we had together. As part of the program, I was required to keep a Food Journal, which I submitted once a week to be reviewed. Julian pointed out where I could have made better food decisions and again, reminded me of my goals and why I should make those better decisions. Yes, I strayed, often, but Julian kept me focus (despite my love for certain not so healthy food items). Thanks to Julian, in the end, I lost significant body fat, increased lean muscle mass, and people noticed! I felt much better about myself and my body when I look mirror. Did the program work? YES!! Did I get a pretty comprehensive workout plan to continue on my own? YES! Would I go back? YES. Now that some time has passed, I'm working out on my own at a fitness center at work. I continue to rotate my routines every four weeks. And every time I set foot on the gym floor, I think of Julian and what he taught me. Thanks Julian! read more