CIEMT's accelerated program is fairly intense and also strict when it comes to attendance-- but…read moreit's only 5 weeks long so there's a good reason for that. The instructors do a fantastic job. Had no idea I could retain so much information in such a short time frame before this class. Shoutout to Matt and Vince. This class is totally doable for anyone who is willing to work hard and put the time in! I'm a humanities major who had zero medical experience prior to this. I still passed everything first try, including the NREMT. I think a lot of the negative reviews here lack perspective. However stressful this class is, actually working the job is definitely more so, especially if you want to do 911. Here's some advice, though-- don't take the accelerated program if you need to work or attend school at the same time. Excuses are not accepted here. If you like dogs, there's a giant one named Bourbon. If you're allergic to dogs, either bring medicine or consider going elsewhere. Overall, highly recommend.

This would be a ZERO star rating if that was an option. This facility has a $250 registration fee…read morewhich is non-refundable after the beginning of the course. None of the course material Is made available to the students until the first day of class. On the first day of class, the owner/administrator/instructor made sarcastic comments towards my daughter about the color of her school supplies stating "Oh, you think you have enough pink?" Also, when she was unable to answer a question regarding the subject matter, he responded "Maybe if you didn't sit in that f*** a$$ corner in the back, you'd actually know the answer". This comment was made towards a person with no previous medical experience. My daughter suffers from anxiety related to bullying in high school. So to be intimidated and belittled by an instructor on her first day of post-secondary education is uncalled for and unprofessional. My daughter did not feel comfortable proceeding with the program under the instruction of this individual. Given that she attended that first day, she is ineligible to receive a refund for the $250 registration fee per their policies and course enrollment agreement. There are multiple Yelp reviews as to the inappropriate behavior and treatment inflicted by this individual along with statements about the loss of the registration fee. Aside from bullying, this feels akin to a scam. Students are harassed and embarrassed but are left at a financial loss. There is no oversight for this individual as that he is the owner/administrator. Students have no recourse and no support. This individual is left untethered to inflict his particular brand of harassment on the students. And because they attended even one day of class, he gets to keep their money.

IVA has been a wonderful experience. We are looking forward to our second child also attending. The…read moreentire staff, faculty and admin truly want to be there. The support is unmatched not only academically but also socio-emotionally. The community is diverse and welcoming. My child is challenged academically but not stressed and she loves her school and teachers/staff/faculty/admin. The way the material is presented and discussed is all truly with curiosity, engaging and to develop critical thinkers. We know there is nothing like IVA middle school in the best way possible.

I absolutely loved the learning environment at IVA. My son went here as part of the foundational…read moreclass and transferred out when he moved to Seattle. IVA was my school of choice for my son, because LB Unified refused to let my son attend his home school when we moved to another part of Long Beach. LBUSD also made the school selection and enrollment process so much more difficult that I decided to pull my child out altogether. Save the drama for your mama. In comparison, IVA had an easy enrollment and application process. I was able to contact someone from the school every time I had a question or concern. The student-teacher ratio is something LBUSD has historically fallen short on, and with IVA teachers knew my son by name. The learning environment became a small community built on pillars of intellectual virtues. As a parent, I appreciated the one-on-one communication from my child's instructors. I also enjoyed the social gatherings of parents, students and instructors, when I did have time to participate. Really, it's a private school feel without the price tag. My son was afforded opportunities he would have never had experienced in LBUSD as far as athletics and extracurricular activities such as weight lifting club, photography, and yearbook committee. Geographically, the area of the school is a little rough, but the school does have a nice outdoor area in the back for student activities away from the "distractions" of LB Blvd.

I had the most wonderful lymphatic massage experience! From the moment I arrived, Monica made me…read morefeel completely comfortable and cared for. Her hospitality is beyond words she's so sweet, gentle, and thoughtful. Her voice is so calming and warm that it instantly puts you at ease and makes you feel relaxed. She also takes the time to explain everything so you understand the process and feel confident in her care. You can really tell she loves what she does and genuinely wants you to feel your best. I left feeling lighter, refreshed, and so peaceful. Highly, highly recommend her she's truly one of a kind!

This business tried to swindle me out of $60. I booked a lymphatic drainage massage through Groupon…read moreon August 22 for August 28 at 9 AM with Monica. They operate through the booking system Vagaro, which only sends an appointment request. The business owner must approve the request to confirm the appointment. Monica never approved mine and made no effort to reach out, even with my appointment request pending for days. I texted her at 10 AM on August 27, and only then did she acknowledge my appointment for August 28 at 9 AM. An hour before my appointment, she canceled claiming a power outage however I have a friend who lives less than two minutes from her shop and their electricity was fine, so I am not sure how valid that excuse really was. At first, I wasn't upset because cancellations happen and I simply requested a refund from Groupon. I even provided screenshots of our full text thread showing that Monica canceled on me. Instead of being honest, Monica lied and told Groupon that I was a no-show. When I confronted her about it with proof, she responded by saying she would reach out to Groupon to correct the issue and still claimed that she did not cancel the appointment. Less than 24 hours later, Groupon emailed me again saying the merchant reconfirmed I was a no-show and even provided "photo evidence." How that's possible when my only communication with this business is in the attached text thread where she clearly cancels is beyond me. That false statement blocked my refund and left me having to dispute the charge with my bank. This is very unprofessional and consumer fraud. If you are considering these businesses (LB Sculpt x Cali Bods), beware. The lack of integrity, poor communication, and dishonesty about cancellations show they do not operate ethically. No customer should ever be lied about or penalized just so a business owner can avoid issuing a refund.

I can't say enough good things about U Drive driving school! My son was a bit nervous starting out…read morebut Olivia took the time to work with him at his pace and build his confidence behind the wheel. Olivia was incredibly patient and supportive throughout the entire process. I feel he is much more confident driving after he completed his lessons. We really appreciate how professional and encouraging the process was. I would highly recommend this school to any parent looking for quality driving instruction for their teen!

Olivia was the best driving instructor! She is very detailed and thorough with her teaching. She…read morehas always kept us safe and is very patient. Shes also very funny and kind. I can confidently say that I am a very safe and alert driver as well as good at parking! Her car is also clean and smells nice.

My son has been taking lessons with Francesca and Ariana and have seen drastic progress in just 2…read moremonths. He is learning important pool safety skills. He enjoys going to the classes and has built his confidence.

Franchesca has been absolutely amazing with my 8 year old! She is clear, and just gentle and firm…read moreenough to make sure she's feeling comfortable and also learning. I was a little hesitant about the location being at an LA Fitness but it has been easy to just head in, get to the pool, and do the lessons. We also are doing it thru our homeschool charter funds so that's a plus for cost. We had done a 2 class sort of "trial" purchase and it went so well we bought a whole 12 package. Definitely would recommend!

I have taken Improv classes here and it is a very welcoming and inclusive environment. I tried…read moretheir free Introduction to Improv workshop and I was hooked! I'm a stand-up Comedian and I've been here for the past two Open Mic Nights as a performer and had a very positive experience. 1. There is no 2 item minimum. You only pay $5 either as a performer or audience member. That is a bargain! 2. There are no more than 12 comedians performing in total. Each comedian has a 5 minute set. You'll be home in time to shower, go to sleep early, and wake up sober for work the next day! 3. Friendly and encouraging audience. No one will boo you or throw a bottle at you! If you are interested in taking classes in Improv/Comedy or would just like to be a supportive audience member, this is the place to be!

Held2gether, Improv for Life is making such a difference in so many areas of my life; I had no idea…read morethe profound effect it would have. I just thought it would be fun, and it turned out to be so much more. Yes, it is fun! It is a beautiful escape from life's difficulties and filled with laughter, learning, and grace. Darren, Neil and the rest of the instructors and cast have created something very special here. Imagine a group of strangers from all walks of life coming together to create something magical. It is scary at first but the growth is quick and you are supported and encouraged so much more than you could imagine, not only by the instructors but that group of strangers who you bond with. Some of my biggest takeaways are to listen, (really listen), choose words wisely, and not to rush. This is not only true on the Held2gether stage but has carried over in my life. Give it a try, you won't regret it and you just may get hooked too. All are welcome and encouraged.

Evan at four years old learned how to swim and be independent in the pool! It's all due to the…read moregreat instructors at Deep Blue. We started with the parent and me classes when he was 8 months and then transitioned into private lessons after turning 2 years old. And now he graduated to level 2. We highly recommend Deep Blue!

After more than **2 years of weekly private swim lessons**, my youngest child has still not passed…read moreLevel 1. Unfortunately, the biggest problem isn't simply the pace of learning--it's the lack of measurable progress, inconsistent tracking, poor communication, and the apathetic attitude when I raised my concerns. We originally chose Deep Blue because I liked the idea of consistent weekly private lessons and convenient parking. The staff is generally friendly, but our experience varied significantly depending on the instructor. My older son eventually switched to Angela, and his progress has been excellent. As of August 2026, he is between Levels 4 and 5. Angela is also great about making up time if a lesson starts late and sometimes even starts early when she has an opening. This showed me that consistency and communication are possible. Unfortunately, my younger son's experience was very different. According to Alexa, after more than two years of lessons, he is a Level 1, "almost Level 2." I explained that I was extremely disappointed with this level of progress and that we would be ending lessons. Her response was simply, **"Okay."** No concern. No questions. No discussion about how they could have helped. No attempt to retain us. That response really summed up how I felt about our experience. What concerns me most is that after more than two years of lessons, my son still has very limited water-safety skills. I recently put him in a pool expecting that, after all this time in swim lessons, he would at least be able to float or get himself to the side. He could not do either without assistance. I have repeatedly raised concerns about progress with the front desk. I was told that parents are responsible for checking with instructors about levels and asking them to push for more progress. I was also told instructors sometimes forget to update the front desk because they are busy with back-to-back lessons. I'm sorry, but I'm paying **$360 a month for four private lessons.** I expect the school to track my child's progress and communicate that progress to me. I should not have to manage their internal tracking system. At one point, I was even told that instructors aren't always consistent about updating the front desk when children advance. How can a child take weekly lessons for more than two years and not have a consistently documented level or clear progress plan? The school knows there is a tracking and communication problem, yet the responsibility seems to be placed on the parents instead of fixing the system. I also suggested using an app or another system to communicate progress between instructors, parents, and the front desk. Our new swim school does exactly this, and the difference has been significant. I understand that children learn to swim at different rates. My issue isn't that my child didn't become an advanced swimmer. My issue is that **after more than two years of weekly private lessons, he still lacks basic water-safety skills, and there was little urgency or concern about it.** For us, two years was more than enough time to realize this wasn't the right swim school for our child. **We will be taking our business elsewhere.**

I currently work for the company and got hurt on the job. This was on the 3rd of this month, I have…read morenot yet seen a doctor (I have no insurance) I met with someone who gave me a ice pack and went back to work for two days. Haven't been back sense calls are unanswered, " serious about safety " more like serious only about nothing.

The worst traffic control company I've ever experienced. I…read morepointed out a safety concern (their employee blocking a driveway with several vehicles behind him) to the Sutton Place manager "Matt" and was completely dismissed. You'd think "safety" would be a top priority to these people because it's supposedly their business, but apparently where they're concerned it's "whatever". Nice neighbors.