Dr. Jodi is a great doctor who will help you lose your unwanted weight. She has helped me get to a…read morelevel where I am comfortable once again. She has helped a lot of people and when you make an appointment with her, you will understand why. She is living proof that by changing your eating habits and doing some exercises, this will definitely help you achieve what you are looking for. She is very compassionate and caring to all of her patients. What I really enjoy about her is her honesty and integrity. Not many people in life are quite like her and I am glad that I met her.

Due to osteoarthritis in multiple joints, I can now barely stand and walk. My weight ballooned to…read morethe heaviest I had ever been. I need both knees replaced. My previous orthopedic surgeon told me to get bariatric surgery and when I lost enough, then I could have knee surgery. We had a parting of the ways instead. My current orthopedic surgeon first referred me to a hospital weight management program. One of the best things that happened was the clinic was moving offices and didn't get back to me in a timely fashion. In the meantime, my doctor asked if I wanted to try keto. Sure, I said, why not? One year after starting a supervised keto diet with Dr. Jodi, I've lost 75 lbs, halfway to the minimum amount I want to lose. Knee replacement surgery for the right side is scheduled to take place in a couple of months, with surgery on the left side happening three months later. You ease into the diet and ketosis. If you follow it, it is unlikely you will experience keto flu. You get food lists and guidance, not meal plans, which wouldn't work for me as I have multiple food allergies and some dislikes. The plan is balanced, low carb, and lower fat. Healthy eating that can be sustained for a lifetime. For various reasons, I deviated twice from the diet. Never again. Once I ate rice. It threw me out of ketosis and I felt sick for two days. I had to restart the diet. Recently I ate canned luncheon meat slices and hot dogs. It was eat that, or nothing. I should have gone with nothing. Soon it felt as though there was a pile of bricks in my stomach. I threw up six times. My stomach could not take that much fat anymore. I was a sugar fiend. I couldn't stand any bitter taste or overpowering foods. I no longer crave sugar. In fact, I rarely eat anything sweet anymore. I have 90% dark chocolate now and then and things like bell peppers now without a problem. Before, I couldn't stand these. My taste buds have been reprogrammed. I realized texture is way more important to me than I thought. I go online and try various keto recipes. Most are quick and easy and are delicious. If you share your keto dishes with others, and you didn't tell others they were low carb, they'd never know, because they taste so good. Because I get enough protein, I am rarely hungry. My hair and nails grow very fast. Dr. Jodi and I meet via telehealth, which is great for me. In between appointments, if I have questions, I email her. The diet requires patience and a focus on the long-term. Weight loss is not a linear process. You may occasionally gain a bit, which is a sign the diet is out of balance - maybe too much fat, water retention from too much salt, etc. I keep a food and drink diary that I share with Dr. Jodi before each appointment so she can provide feedback. I have two friends doing keto unsupervised. Both are struggling. It's been easy for me, but of course everyone is different. I went online to see what some websites say about keto, and they've twisted it to be a meat (fat) heavy diet. Bad for your health and unsustainable, even if you lose weight. Dr. Jodi supervises a clean keto diet, emphasizing whole, fresh foods. There are many packaged products out there labeled as keto. Yes, they are low carb, but they are not healthy and are filled with crap ingredients. This is the only diet I've been on that I feel I can sustain and won't gain the weight back afterwards. I check out restaurant menus to see which ones have things I can eat. So I'm still able to eat out or get restaurant food delivery. Keto isn't for everyone. But you can try it, and if it doesn't suit you, you can stop. At least you tried.

Working with Karen has been one of the best decisions of my life. I went from years of self hate to…read morebeing to love myself again, and maybe even more. Not only has she helped me physically, but she has improved my whole mentality on how I live my life. Even with my setbacks, Karen has always motivated me to keep going when I just wanted to give up. If you're looking for a life-long change, do yourself a favor and contact Karen. You will definitely not regret it.

I have been working out off and on my whole life, so I was very skeptical of trainers in general,…read morethinking what could they possibly teach me, that I don't already know?! I guess I was very mistaken, because I decided to go ahead with it, and Karen surprised me with how much actually there is to know about working out, and just exercising in general. I started feeling the difference from day one, and actually started noticing the difference soon after, the transformation was happening way sooner, then if I had been doing it on my own. I hope she won't stop being a trainer, because she's really gifted.

I came to Alyssa with chronic pain and persistent post-concussion symptoms (also known as…read morepost-concussion syndrome). I had already done a lot of of concussion rehab but that plus my perfectionist overachiever personality had pushed my nervous system too far. My symptoms were still severely limiting my life. Alyssa was amazing in meeting me where I was at and I've grown so much through my coaching with her. She has such a calm, inviting presence, even online it shines through. The vision drills have helped my eyes calm down and I'm even able to start driving some. We worked through some chronic pain in my foot to slowly build up to me being able to walk my son to school! Alyssa is a great listener and I find our sessions are so fun because we are uncovering another layer to work on! Her calm and gentle approach to vision and vestibular exercises is the perfect speed for my nervous system. Slowly, week by week we are expanding my world and I continue to learn more about myself. She is super professional and empathetic and a genuine wonderful human being.

Alyssa is so wise and incredibly compassionate. I came to her after a concussion I didn't think was…read more"that bad" ended up triggering a cascade of symptoms when I was already in a very burnt out, overwhelmed body. When I came to Alyssa, she assured me that the burn out, overwhelm, and extreme mental and emotional discomfort I was feeling were real, valid, and normal considering everything I'd been through pre-concussion. Having someone who truly sees you through a painful time was life-changing, and the tools, skills, and mindset shifts she taught me have transformed how I relate to my symptoms and body. Thank you, Alyssa, for teaching me so much in such a short amount of time so I could truly start to regulate my nervous system and take care of myself with real tools and loving clarity.

I did not know what to expect when I made my appointment. Camryn explained everything she was doing…read morestep by step. She is very knowledgeable, caring and gentle.

Awesome and friendly staff. Dr. Katsura is amazing! He always spend the beginning of the…read moreappointment catching up with you and just seeing how's everything going in your life. He provides great care.

Yelp 31 days Challenge: 15 of 31…read more My husband and I were one of Amy's first clients when she first moved to Hawaii. We had one hour personal sessions with her 2 times a week, and she modified the exercises according to our ability; my husband would do something different than what she wanted me to do. Amy is attentive throughout the session, and will tell you to pick up the pace or correct our positioning. We have tried to "miscount" but we could never get away with it. In fact, instead of counting, she sometimes makes us perform an exercise (like squats, burpees- I hate those!) for 30 seconds, and she has her eyes on her handy dandy watch so you can't cheat. Argggh! She has always been very professional, even as we are whining because she is kicking our butts! She is dedicated and cares about her clients. I appreciate that she is responsive via phone calls, texts, and emails, despite her busy schedule.

i love Amy. Her classes have totally changed my life. They happen before work, before you have time…read moreto make excuses - and by the time you're done you feel totally awesome. I've lost 32 lbs since June (11) and I'm almost at my goal.

Pilates Advantage Hawaii is one of the most enjoyable Pilates studios on the island. The location…read moreis convenient in beautiful Kaimuki. And there is parking in the building or lots of free street parking nearby. All the teachers are very encouraging, fun and sincere. I have taken seven classes so far with four different teachers. All of them are certified, humble, talented and creative. I have not been dissatisfied once. I would also have to say the community involvement is a real positive factor. From beach clean up days, taro patch cleaning, Breast Cancer Healthy Strides walk. to supporting Hawaii Food Bank, the business continues to give back to the community. It feels like the instructors really care about nurturing the community, and me as well. Also available here: massage, Lomilomi, Acupincture by licensed professionals. Oh yeah! I made my appointment (on-line) to hold a space in the class that I wanted. The website has a lot of information, so reading the small screen on my phone was difficult for my tired eyes. On a computer, it is a much better viewing experience. Jaydene, Wainani, Patricia, Audrey, Janna, Pauline, Heather and other visiting instructors are all excellent! If you haven't tried Pilates, the exercises are low impact, and the difficulty can be adjusted. It is excellent for rehabilitation, and the one on one sessions can accommodate even injured or elderly participants. With Pilates Advantage Hawaii, I feel good! Yelp 365 Challenge: 130/365

I love Pilates Advantage Hawaii! I've been training with Patricia Aurely for the past 4 years…read more Patricia is very attentive to each person individual needs and personalize the exercise. After I got injured in a bicycle accident, Patricia was a major force on my recovery on building strength. Highly recommend!

Before working with Kepa, I struggled with intense anxiety regarding fitness and exercise. I felt…read moreunconfident in the gym, and frequently found myself yo-yo dieting. Finding Elite Fitness Hawaii changed everything. Now, thanks to Kepa and his team, I look forward to workouts, find myself looking for ways to fuel my body better rather than crash diet, and have a newfound confidence in the gym. If you find yourself hesitant to sign up, my advice would be just do it. Sometimes taking charge of your life means getting the right help. After years of trying every diet and every workout program available, nothing can compare to working with a professional who takes a personalized approach to your fitness and health. Not only did Kepa help me loose an extremely stubborn 20 lbs, he also helped me strengthen my body through a functional approach that helped me heal old injuries and prevent future ones. Two years before finding Elite Fitness Hawaii, I had a back injury. As an Active Duty military member, this was potentially detrimental to my career. I was able to get by going to physical therapy, but going to the gym again and lifting weights was an overwhelming thought for me, not to mention running. However, when I met with Kepa he made me feel confident I could do it and gradually introduced exercises at my level. Now I'm running again and lifting weights beyond what I imagined was possible. I'm in the best shape of my life and we're not done yet! It's been life changing, and worth every penny.

I have trained at Elite Fitness for over 5 years now. Before starting with Kepa, I contacted…read moreseveral different personal trainers and Kepa was the only one who got back to me immediately to discuss my fitness goals and to schedule an in person consultation. Not only is Kepa passionate about fitness, he is passionate about helping his clients. His training extends beyond exercise and includes educating clients on nutrition and lifestyle changes. He and his team work with clients at all fitness levels and will modify exercises as needed to accommodate each client's individual ability. Having a personal trainer to guide me through each workout is invaluable since it helps me focus on proper form so that I can get through each workout safely and because each workout is fun and never the same. Elite Fitness is a great place for anyone looking to start or continue their fitness journey!!

Have been training with Brian for a few months now, not even halfway through my program and I am…read morebeyond happy with my results so far. My previous trainer said I would need surgery to remove my love handles and yet just a few short months training w/ Brian and they are almost gone! (No surgery needed). can't imagine what progress I'll make with him by the end of it. He does a great job explaining the exercises & science behind the diet-which has been key to my success so far. I would happily recommend him to anyone.

Brian lives and breathes fitness!!! I was an athlete when I was young and still some what trained…read moreto stay in shape. Brian offers a full one stop shop to level up your life! Coaching, training, nutrition... Even competitive bodybuilding if you want to compete I went from a high of 332 pounds to 205 pounds throughout a full 12 week program. Expect to pay around $4,000ish for 3 month full training program at least in 2024 for 3 days/Week Results mentally and physically speaking for itself