The Healthy Way is the only program that integrates sound dietary knowledge, support,…read moreaccessibility, and staff commitment. It is a place that anyone would feel at ease, as everyone I have met and/or worked with is truly caring and invested in guiding you towards whatever your personal goals are. As a nurse myself, I had done a lot of reading related to food and nutrition in order to build upon what I had learned over the years, and I thought I was generally proficient. Intellectually I had some solid tools, but emotionally I was struggling with my weight and couldn't figure it out after a lot of personal examination and reflection. I was so convinced my weight gain was due to perceived health conditions, menopause related stuff, extreme stress that I'd experienced recently, etc. I resisted asking for, much less paying for, help. I will say this: it's the best personal and financial investment I have made, period. It was simple: it really was the food, and the way I was utilizing it every day. The program is completely holistic in that although the program is food focused, the positive side effects include feeling so GOOD physically and emotionally. It's a cliche but it's been six weeks, I've lost an average of 3 lbs/week and it has already changed my life. What sets the Healthy Way apart is the fact that they are committed to your HEALTH, which encompasses more than weight loss. This is the first time that I felt like I have learned the proper tools that have me set for life. I have discovered how bad I felt with certain foods that were not necessarily unhealthy, but for whatever reason were not working for me. Some basic thoughts on the program: 1. Anyone can do it. My schedule is crazy, I commute, and they outline everything so you can build it into your life. 2. Financially it is completely do-able. They have different plans, are flexible and this program is the ultimate form of self care. 3. Convenience: it's here in town! You can also do an online program. Counselors can do phone appointments as well as in person. They don't push products or other foods, and there's a store inside and some key items I buy are cheaper there than the grocery store. This program covers every possible life scenario. 4. The program is supported by the medical community. It's not junk science or cult like and weird. You don't need to unpack your life story to find success here. It's grounded in integrity and it works, and it's centered around normal food, not pre packaged items. It is individualized and your program can change at any time based on your needs. 5. Cheri, the owner, is so passionate about health....everyone's health! What she's created, along with the staff there, is incredible and enduring. They make you want to get on the scale-if you can believe that. They make it easy because they're so supportive, there's no shame ever and they have a plan for everything. Accountability is not a horrible thing. I'm so grateful for every single staff member. I can keep going but the bottom line is, I fully endorse this program for anyone who is ready to invest in themselves, who is ready to discover the path towards their own health. When I think about it, the Healthy Way is the best kept secret.

Nice people and very straight forward in what is happening…read more I've lost over 35 pounds in three months, and on my way to losing more. I believe with their help and suggestions I can accomplish that and maintain the weight by following the advice I was given and it will be daily and close to what I am doing now. They offer a variety of protein products but never push them. The products they have do help with my diet. I eat at least five meals a day but small amounts. Once you start it's easy to follow. You can also get appetizer suppressants that helps you from craving foods that you are used to eating, lucky for me I don't need them since I know what to stay away from. If you want to lose weight quickly without all the nonsense then I highly recommend this place. So far I have been sticking to my diet and workout plan and the results I am seeing are phenomenal - thank you

Dr. Tom will help you gain control of not only your metabolism, but along the way lose weight,…read moremodify your eating habits and improve your overall health. I was able to cease my acid reflux medications, lower my blood pressure, lose weight, drop my resting pulse & ease the stress on my joints. Cinching up my belt 4 notches and fitting into 15 year old clothes was a telltale sign of the success of this program! I can't say enough about the quality of this program. It's not a weight loss program (though that's a benefit), but rather a lifestyle modification program.

I waited 6 months to start this program after hearing about it from a friend who had lost 80 pounds…read moreon it. I was skeptical it could work for me, as I have vowed to stay away from diets, with my only results (from Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig, LoseIt app, juicing, etc) being minor success with ultimately gaining back all the weight and then some. It was also important to me to only do something truly healthy. I finally took the plunge and all I can say is: WOW!! I feel fantastic. My body has lost the inflammation and joint pain and I have lost 52 pounds so far in 7 months. The program is healthy, doable, affordable, and doesn't require willpower - only 100% commitment and discipline, easily given with such great results. For the first time in my life, I look forward to getting on the scale each week. I get to eat chocolately and other sweet things - no deprivation here. Dr. Tom offers the holy grail on healthy, fast, permanent weight loss. I wish doctors and the medical community would learn from him because it's NOT a matter of counting calories and increasing exercise, as falsely promoted by the medical establishment. Dr. Tom shares what he knows - the education component is fantastic. Also, his psychospiritual approach embraces the whole person during the process. He is a brilliant person, a gifted doctor, and has developed a pitch perfect program for a safe, healthy, fast return to excellent health; including body weight and composition.

The Curves at Aptos is such a happy community and great place to work out !! Please check it out!read more

I recently visited the Aptos Curves location and found it to be exceptionally clean and well laid…read moreout. You can tell there is a lot of pride of ownership here. Annette and her team are professional, affable and very attentive. One of the things I liked most were the kind and friendly women who attend the facility. It's a very nice community and I felt welcomed from the start.

Shortly before starting out on the Pacific Crest Trail I realized I had no idea what food to bring…read more Hiking forums all gave very conflicting advice, and having gone on long treks before I knew nutrition was far more important than most hikers seem to appreciate. Vanessa worked with me to understand my challenge, and designed a meal plan that would be ideal for me based on my daily caloric needs, while keeping in mind that the weight of the food itself was a critical consideration since I would have to carry it each day. While many other hikers on the PCT looked emaciated after only a few weeks, I managed to remain fit and healthy. I couldn't beat the blisters of course, but I began and ended every day with a nutritious (and delicious!) meal thanks to Vanessa's creative meal plans and thoughtful advice.

Maureen is passionate about her work as a nutritionist & it shows though in her caring dedication…read more Maureen helped me get to the bottom of some major endocrine and digestive issues that had been daunting me for almost 15 years. Maureen's therapy gets at the WHOLE picture, bringing the body into balance from the inside out. I've tried many alternative and conventional therapies over the years and I've gotten the best results from Maureen's therapy. After an unsuccessful brain surgery, bad reactions to countless prescription drugs & many limiting food allergies. Maureen's caring listening ear and insight into the complex inner workings of the human body is helping me make the changes I need to be back to health. Many times when I was at my worst points towards the last 2-3 years of the 15 year journey to wellness. Maureen kept telling me I had a leaky gut & I was in denial thinking it couldn't be the cause of such a serious medical problem like a brain tumor!! How could fixing my digestive tract health cure my pituitary brain tumor? But it is! I finally gave in when both my digestive & hormonal symptoms were limiting my enjoyment of life on a daily basis. I was no longer able to exercise with ease (I am very athletic), all of my body ached, I had multiple injuries, fatigue, mental fogginess & weight gain (among many other frustrating symptoms) from lack of proper vitamins and correct hormonal balance in my body. My life was affected negatively every day in my both my personal & professional life. I was depressed. I felt like my life force had been ripped out of me. My once vivacious and positive spirit was just hanging in there to make it through every day....wondering when and how I could ever feel healthy again. I'm not kidding- It was that bad! I had tried homeopathy, naturalistic, acupuncture, energy work & cranial sacral from some of the most well known practitioners in their field. My GP and specialist doctors never had even close to the knowledge of nutrition and in depth blood work results that Maureen did. When they told me my blood work was good, Maureen always had a different take on the blood work I had done and often was able to pick out some minute detail that clued her off that I was deficient in some nutrient or vitamin that the other doctors just weren't clue into. In this sense Maureen is an incredible valuable resource. When I started taking the supplements Maureen recommended me (based off blood work deficiencies she noticed) in conjunction with my other naturalistic medicine I started to notice a drastic change in my health and vitality. Maureen is helping me to rebuild my body and give it what it needs. She sees how everything is interconnected- rather than treating the symptoms, she gets to the route of the cause and offers me practical ways to fix it in a way that fits with my lifestyle. I am beyond grateful for what Maureen is guiding me through & I highly recommend her as the most talented, smart, trustworthy and intuitive health care worker you could find! Maureen has also been very supportive of combining her treatments with that of other therapies and offering advice as to which treatments would be helpful (if I am in doubt). I trust Maureen more than any health care practitioner I work with now, and I run everything buy her from my other doctors before I do it. I cannot say enough good about Maureen; she has restored my faith that the human body (especially my own) is capable of healing anything!

Maureen's knowledge base, genuine care for the health of others, and her professional yet fun…read moredemeanor has made her the perfect person to help me explore my health concerns. She brought enthusiasm and a real sense of curiosity to our meetings. Maureen dons the inspector hat when exploring a client's issues - because that's what a good nutritional practitioner does! Maureen recently helped me investigate my food intake and led me through my first ever sugar detox & elimination diet. She was a constant & great coach, consistently supporting me and her other clients in the group. When I was having the toughest of days and wanted to quit Maureen stayed strong for me; she would challenge me in constructive ways to remember my goals and my 'why' behind what I was doing. I needed that support and it worked! I successfully completed the detox and learned so much about sugar intake and how that was affecting my gut, my skin, even my attitude and my energy levels! If Maureen doesn't know the answer to something she'll tell you that straight up then eagerly put in the time to research the answer and follow up with you. Maureen practices what she preaches in her own life and is so down to earth. She will empathize and does not take a directive or dogmatic approach to nutrition. Maureen will treat you as the unique, amazing individual you are; she will NOT cast judgement and she WILL actively care about helping you to reach your health goals. I highly recommend Maureen and Flourish to support you through your health journey!

I give Daniel Gross, Hypnotherapist, five stars because I was a skeptic at first. I purchased a spa…read morepackage at Balance Studio Spa and sessions with Daniel were part of the package. I experienced immediate improvement in the areas I was working on, including changing my diet radically and maintaining it, detoxing from a pretty serious sugar addiction and other bad habits that aggravated my gastritis. I tell all my friends who complain about eating too much sugar (or who are dealing with anything addictive) to see Daniel for support. This is not Las Vegas style hypnosis. It's called hypnoTHERAPY for a reason...it's a different form of therapy that relaxes your mind enough to accept and reinforce positive suggestions that you determine in order to improve your life. I feel like the tools that Daniel has given me have made his role obsolete--after six initial sessions, i only need a "tune up" (or I find a new issue to work on) every few months. It's rare that you find a professional who takes the time to get to know you in your initial interview, makes you feel comfortable, and provides you with an alternative treatment that really works to help you change your life. I've used hypnotherapy for a variety of reasons with great success for most of a year now, and in conjunction with other therapies in my life (which I need less of now that I've done hypnotherapy, so it's even saving me money).

I have never been through hypnosis before so my comments are based on this one and only experience…read morewith Daniel. First, he honored a two year old coupon; he is a person who has wonderful customer service. Second, his workshop was multifaceted and well worth my time. Third, his voice for the relaxation/hypnosis sessions of his workshop was extremely pleasant and comforting. I'm not sure I am a person who can benefit from hypnosis, but if I ever try this again it will be Daniel who I will call for his professional service.

I would happily take a class from anyone of the instructors at Monarch Pilates. They all share so…read moremany traits like attention to detail in your form, care for your growth and professionalism that makes you feel welcome. I love this Studio.

My teacher Lani is great. She is very professional and kind and has helped me immensely with her…read morehigh quality care. The receptionist provides a seamless office experience as well! I highly recommend Monarch Pilates.

Emily Behrs is one of the best clinicians I've worked with. She is kind, warm, gentle and always up…read moreto advocate for her clients. She is truly well informed about eating disorders, HAES, and trauma. Her office is cozy and she has lots of great books! Highly recommend.