I've been training with Alina for a few months now, and she's exactly the kind of coach I was…read morehoping to find. I'm a functional medicine health coach and nurse, so I really value a thoughtful, intentional approach--and that's what she delivers. She meets you where you're at, challenges you in all the right ways (don't let the super kind smile fool you!), and focuses on building strength that supports what you need in real life--not just burning calories. I especially appreciate her emphasis on controlled, full-range movement--perfect for someone like me whose top goal is to stay strong as I age and avoid injury. If you're looking for purpose in your training, not just checking the box of "working out"--Alina's the one.

I started training with Alina at the end of 2022. I was 50 years old, had never done any sport or…read morefitness in my life, was obese with several physical issues that I was afraid would stop me from being able to exercise. I had also decided that I needed to change my lifestyle if I want to have any chance of being healthy and mobile for the next 20-30 years, and finding a personal trainer was at the top of my list. I did not feel confident just going to the gym and trying to figure stuff out on my own. Alina is an awesome trainer. She completely understood where I was coming from, what my goals and fears were and was able to suggest adaptation to exercises and some new equipment that I had never even heard about. She is an educated, knowledgeable and experienced trainer and an awesome person all around. I really appreciated that she was able to explain what we were doing and why, short term and long term. I was impressed by how well she was able to judge my abilities (she was better at it than me!) and how attentive she was during our training. I could relax and exercise without any anxiety. I have to say that it was really impressive how she was able to give me just the right amount and type of encouragement and support I needed. All of these things led me to enjoy my gym time even more. It's been over a year now, and my results are great! I am so much stronger and capable now, with better stamina, and have more self confidence. I am seeing some body recomposition happening and I couldn't be happier. My mental health has improved a lot and now going to the gym is the highlight of my week. I'm pretty sure I gained a friend in Alina, along with all those other things, which is beyond awesome. I was incredibly lucky to have found Alina when I had. I'm very sorry to see her leave this area, but I am confident that she gave me a solid foundation for my fitness journey, and that I will be able to continue to build on it throughout the years. I wish her all the best in the new chapter of her life.

I have nothing but great things to say about Natalie!…read more I have bounced back and forth between binge eating and extreme dieting for most of my adult life. When I found Natalie, I had just come off a round of extreme dieting and was looking for a more balanced look at nutrition. I had heard of Intuitive Eating in the past but had sort of dismissed it because as I told Natalie on our first call: "Clearly, your intuition is telling me to eat different things than my intuition." I worked with Natalie for about 6 months and I can say for a fact that the person I was when I met her and the person I am now are two completely different people (in the best way). I'm still a work in progress and probably always will be, but I can say with absolute certainty that I'm a better version of myself than before I met Natalie. If you have been struggling with food, if you've never experienced a life where food didn't rule you in one way or another and are reading this, I highly encourage you to reach out to Natalie. She is the most non-judgmental of humans and you will immediately feel at ease in her (virtual) presence.

I really enjoyed working with Natalie. She was so patient, thoughtful, and considerate throughout…read moreour interactions and I felt like I made tangible progress in my understanding of my relationship with food and to my body. Natalie always had a constructive idea or suggestion to problems I was working through and was especially helpful helping me think about fueling as an athlete. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking to better understand how and why they eat what they eat and feeling more in touch with their eating habits.

I'm a 57 year old female and was lost and feeling physically miserable. I was almost to 200 pounds…read moreat one point. How had I let my weight go for such a long time? I knew I had some sort of emotional connection to eating: stress, transitioning to an empty nester, instability in my job, and overall "I don't care-ism". In addition, I was a picker (stoppickingonme.com) and my face was a mess. I did have inner joy through my faith, but I wasn't happy with my physical appearance. I tried lots of fad diets, most recently the HGC and then a 30 day juice fast. I could lose about 20 pounds, but because of the underlying issues I would return to my old stress eating habits. In August 2015, a friend told me about Ideal Protein and that she had lost about 30 pounds. I made an appointment with Sherene, and after that orientation meeting the lightbulb went off: I was addicted to carbs which caused the need to stress eat and that caused inflammation which caused my skin breakouts. I went home with the bag of IP food and supplements that very day. What made the difference is the science behind the diet and NOT to approach this alone. We are creatures designed to be in relationship with others. Thorough the coaches at Ideal Northwest, Sherene and Rachael are my coaches, I felt comfortable with then to share my struggles. Believe me, they have the experiences and knowledge to get you through anything and provide scientific evidence as to why you may be experiencing a pause in the weight loss. The center offers monthly meetings to learn something new, support each other and share recipes. Everything I've learned makes so much practical sense. Today, I am about 5 pounds away my goal weight of 140 pounds and FEEL GREAT!!! Not only has my body shrunk, but my complexion is CLEAR! An added and unexpected bonus because there's nothing to pick at! I'm feeling happy about the way I look and feel in my clothes (which are all new BTW). I'm looking forward to meeting my goal and moving into the maintenance phase of eating. I hope anyone reading this and is serious about losing weight will consider Ideal Northwest. I'm so glad I did.

The Bellevue, WA staff is friendly, encouraging, and supportive and make it easy to stick with the…read moreplan. I've appreciated the advice, tricks and recipes that are helping me stick with it. I already feel physically and mentally better having lost 6 pounds in my first 2 weeks! Thanks Martha for your coaching!

Many people say that I'm the healthiest person they know - I eat super clean and I exercise…read morefrequently. Still, I have struggled with chronic physical and mental fatigue, malaise, brain fog and a number of other physical manifestations. For years, I have seen doctor after doctor - MDs and Naturopathic Doctors (NDs). I even sought out one of the best endocrinologists in the greater Seattle area and I continued to be told that my symptoms are normal for a 30 year old. The MDs referred me to tons of specialists who treated me for symptoms, but no one was looking at the underlying cause. I was referred to Dr. Elena from my ND for IV infusions to boost my immune system. I have a lot going on - hypothyroidism, hormone imbalances, persistently high Epstein-Barr lab values, low immune system lab values and more. Dr. Elena sat down with me for an hour through every IV infusion and asked about my history, how my treatment has been going and brainstormed ideas about how my treatment could be improved. I was truly feeling hopeless about my deteriorating health and body. Dr. Elena collaborated with my ND and other NDs regarding my treatment plan. I have felt so much more optimistic working with professionals that are sharing knowledge and expertise to help me improve. Dr. Elena is professional, compassionate, and very knowledgeable. My situation is complex, but I am starting to feel much better. I was kind of skeptical about the IV infusions helping me, but they really do make a huge difference. I wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Elena. If you have been searching for answers, Dr. Elena cares about finding out the root cause and working with you to improve your quality of life.

Simply the best! If you want truly integrated healthcare Proactive is the lace. Dr. Elena is…read morecompassionate, wise and has a network of quality physician colleagues for referral.

I've lifted for a couple decades on and off, had a couple other trainers, but admittedly not all…read morethat serious about sculping/body building. However, Justin not only really knows his stuff, he knows how to train people. I also worked out with Cori, younger buff dude who also knows his stuff. I put on a lot of muscle with them and learned a lot. I will say though, they need to learn how to stop their clients from snacking and eating when they're not watching ;) wish them the best with opening their new gym.

Great, personal focused training. This is not a "do it by the numbers gym". The coaches fine tune…read moreyour workouts to match your goals.

I really can't say enough good things about Jeannie! She truly understands nutrition and has a very…read morewell rounded approach to helping her clients find the right balance THAT WORKS FOR THEM. She has an intuitive ability to strike the right balance between mental, physical and emotional health while helping to support daily eating habits. She is also non judgmental which helped me feel even more secure with her abilities. She has a wealth of knowledge and adds to this with her podcast that is chock full of very informative yet down to earth guests. (I know everyone has a podcast these days, but hers is really special!) Schedule a coffee talk and look into her podcast, trust me!

I've been working with Jeannie for over a year now because I trust her expertise. I first met her…read moreover a complimentary "coffee chat" where we discussed my specific concerns and goals. I'm in the midst of my second program of hers, the 21 day detox. This is going to be tough as it's the first time I've done something like this - she has been encouraging and has went above and beyond to support me along the way. I've recommended my 65 year old dad to her. She's someone you can trust - I appreciate her holistic knowledge regarding health and wellness. She cares about her clients. Thank you Jeannie!

Been working with Bob for a few years now and it has been a life changer. I recommend him to anyone…read morewho wants an RD who is knowledgeable, patient and caring

I attended a workshop from Crave Health as a recommendation from my running coach. I was getting…read moreinjured often and hitting walls on long runs. After some quick evaluation, Ashley pointed out that a ton of flaws in my diet. While it was all healthy to begin with, it was low on carbs and not nearly enough calories to sustain my workout load. Most people tend to think that an RD is to help you lose weight, but Crave Health helped me in a whole different way. The plan put together for me was with my heavy workout load in mind without being too disruptive. I was injury free for the next 4 months and got my best time in my last half-marathon. Recently, I've been going to lose fat without necessarily losing weight. Ashley got me a modified plan and kept tabs on my progress during our visits. I have lost 2% body fat (from 19 to 17% and on my way to reach 15% goal). I have not experienced the challenges from another reviewer in scheduling appts. I work late and Crave Health has a couple of days where they take appts until late afternoon. Scheduling has been easy over email. Check your insurance and you might find out a few visits are covered in your plan. I do recommend Crave health and I'm still a client.

I came to see Abby when I was about 6 or 7 months pregnant. I was wary to get a prenatal massage…read morejust because of my normal pregnancy fears but I was having terrible lower back and sciatic pain that I was desperate to get it fixed. This was pain I had been dealing with before I was pregnant but once getting pregnant it got way worse to where I could barely walk. Abby listened to my needs and concerns and was very calming. I don't know what kind of voodoo magic she has in her hands but she made my pain disappear and I have not had an issue since (knock on wood). I was shocked! Definitely go see Abby for an amazing massage!

I had an amazing massage with Abby. She really listened to me and addressed my areas of concerns…read more Very informative, great pressure, love the stretching. I was in a massage "coma" for the rest of the day. Definitely will be going back.

Excellent service!!! Really enjoyed service and results. I recommend anyone needs great matchmaking…read moreservices.

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I had a free assessment at Upgrade Labs and came back the next day for my first session. I did…read moreeverything that was recommended,Iam in disbelief! Iam 79 yrs old & have accepted my achy body as part of getting older. After 1 session !!! I feel amazingly better, immediately! Iam SO excited , I look forward to continuing & being aches & pains free!

Quick solo wellness reset at @upgradelabsbellevue!…read more I popped in for a 25-minute lymphatic drainage session using the Big Squeeze (it's like a futuristic massage suit that helps with circulation, water retention, and detox). Finished with red light therapy for a natural collagen boost--great for skin, energy, and mood! If you're into solo self-care dates, this is an easy one to fit in during your lunch break or between errands. No talking, no pressure--just healing vibes, tech, and time to breathe. Supports immunity Reduces inflammation & bloating Boosts skin glow & collagen Relaxes your nervous system Seattle has so many cool wellness tools if you know where to look--this is one I'll be adding into the regular rotation. The staff is so friendly and knowledgeable. I enjoyed talking to them and getting to know them before and after my service. This space is so clean and the time I went it was not busy at all & was private.