Persona Doctors works for me! In 2014, I lost 60 pounds…read morevisiting The Rockville Persona Doctors Office and now I am back again visiting the Bethesda Persona Doctors office in 2021. I have lost 40 pounds so far with a month to go before maintenance. The staff is so accommodating since I am bicoastal and the doctors are so understanding concerning patient needs.

I had a good experience with Persona Doctors a couple of years ago, but had to quit the program for…read moremedical reason. I have tried numerous diets and advises to lose weight in the past but I must admit that with Persona Doctors I have had, and I am having now a successful experience again. I have been in the program 7 weeks now and with my weigh-in tomorrow I will have lost around 16 lbs. Amber is very knowledgeable and professional know, just like before at the Rockville site. My in-person and telemedicine conferences with Dr Ko have always been timely, professional and instrumental in my success from a medical point of view. I highly recommend Persona Doctors for an excellent weight loss experience.

I suffered a stroke recently and received a recommendation for Dr. Takem to serve as my primary…read morecare physician. Might be the best recommendation I have ever received. My blood pressure is under control and I am losing weight following the program under the care of Dr. Takem and his staff. Dr. Takem and his staff are great. Extremely friendly, knowledgeable, personable and helpful. Rachel and Micah have been great!

Like most women my weight has yo-yoed. I have been on every diet you can think of ( Atkins, south…read morebeach , Paleo ) etc . The problem is I lose and then gain it back when life interferes. I started on Dr Takems program in February and not only have I successfully lost, I feel like I finally have learnt skills to keep it off. The icing on cake , was losing my little muffin top. after I had reached my goal weight I still had a little abdominal pouch. I went to the clinic , Jeanna the exercise physiologist measured my V02 and both she and Dr Takem gave me tips to get rid of this. Bye bye spanx. The best part of the clinic is everyone is nice, friendly , and approachable including Dr Takem.

I would give more stars if I could! Dr McDonald is an amazing practitioner that gives careful…read moreattention to his patients and their health needs. I also work in the medical field and learned about him after hearing my patients rave about him. Now he is not only my doctor but I also refer anyone to him that is looking for a caring and thorough doctor. His staff, especially Dwayne and Deidre, are always prompt with their responses. The office space is intimate, more like a family than one of those factory offices that you feel like you are some checklist they have to fill. They are also great with helping people with weight loss and management, which I've seen direct results from two people that went through their program. Both people that stuck with the program lost a ton of weight and kept it off! If you are looking for someone to help you with your health needs, a yearly checkup, or weight loss, I highly recommend Dr McDonald.

I have been seeing Dr. McDonald for several years as my internist. As my children have aged out of…read moretheir pediatrician, they also have become patients of Dr. Joe's. His office staff is always so friendly and welcoming the moment you walk in the door. Dr. Joe is a fantastic internist - he has a great sense of humor and makes you feel comfortable immediately. He discusses all of my medical issues with me at length and explains everything clearly. We discuss my concerns before any decisions are made making me a participant in my health care. I am always able to reach him through email if I have any questions or concerns. Deidre, the nurse practitioner is also wonderful! She is both a health care provider and a medi-spa provider. I have seen her in both capacities - she is excellent in each. I highly recommend Dr. McDonald's practice!

I love BodyWise! Dr Hom is kind, thorough, and compassionate. She is accessible and the reason…read moredirect care really works. I got great personalized, researched advice for my unusual situation and she checks in regularly. If you want a holistic provider who thinks from a lifestyle perspective, this clinic is for you.

Dr Hom is an amazing physician who has helped me tremendously in my weight loss journey. She takes…read morethe time to explain things in a manner that I can understand. She is very personable and caring really shows she is a caring doctor who is dedicated to her craft. She's extremely knowledgeable with regard to the newest treatments such as the glp-1s. Her offices very bright, clean and comfortable. I would not hesitate to recommend her to you. Thank you Dr Hom!! See you soon!

I have been a member for years and they never disappoint! Larry and his staff are very supportive…read moreand friendly. They really care about everyone that walks in the door. They have weekly checkups and coaches that keep us all on track and that is a huge help for a full time worker. They have a grocery store and the food is geared to the initial phases and for maintaining the results you get and so far so good - if you like to fit in ALL of your clothes and want more self confidence knowing you look and feel good this is the place for you!

The only sugar you need in your life is BodyTech. The people here are amazingly supportive,…read moreauthentic, encouraging, and effective. This program helped me lose a lot of weight quickly without ever being hungry. I feel great. Thank you for giving me my health back. You've changed my life, and I feel terrific!

I've been seeing Dr. Angelastro for more than a year and she's the best! Excellent bedside manner…read moreand short wait time.

I went here with stomach pains and Deidre Angelastro was incredibly kind and thorough. She had me…read moreget labs and a scan and very patiently and thoroughly went over the results. She's personable and informative- which is everything I need from a provider. But in addition ti that she submitted a prior authorization request to my insurance company without me asking. She really puts in work and takes your healthcare seriously, but she's super nice about it. Some providers are cold and that makes such a vulnerable experience- being a patient that has concerns or fears- much worse than it needs to be. Both she and the medical professional who took me back to the examination room and listened to my concerns were empathetic, kind, and smart. I was really surprised, but this is a great office and they provide excellent care.

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!!!

I took my first class at FitCrushDC recently and had a positive first impression…read more Parking: The studio sits on its own with parking out front. A spot for your car is not something most boutique studios boast, so yay FitCrush. Studio: Beautifully decorated, with motivating quotes and zen-boosting decor. You can tell the level of detail put into making it feel home-y and not sleek, which can sometimes make studios come across as cold and pretentious. Equipment: Top-notch fitness equipment like thick non-slip mats, knee pads, and colorful weights (to make lifting that much more fun). Down to the safe cleaning products. Class: Pop pilates was a lot of fun and complemented the previous day's weightlifting with long stretches and bodyweight movements. -- I'm not sure if this occurred because of the change into the new year, but I had previously signed up for certain classes/slots that were then moved, with no notification sent to me. Luckily, I was able to spot and drop in time.

I took my first class here today & I cannot say enough good things about this studio. Unlike many…read morestudios the vibe was super friendly and low key & not one bit pretentious. The Barre Body by Lisa class was challenging with enough mix of cardio and core strengthening. It was more of a yoga flow feel than small receptive movements like other barre studios. The customer service here is exceptional. The class I took was the last class on a Saturday morning. I know everyone has places to go on Saturday. After leaving class and being 15 minutes out on the beltway, I realized I left my winter jacket at the studio. I called immediately and the owner answered and was kind enough to wait 40 minutes for me to come get my jacket! Thank you FitCrush for the positive experience.