Before meeting Jana, I was trying to lose weight by intermittent fasting and eating very few…read morecalories during the day. I was torturing myself and I was not losing any weight. I found Jana in Yelp, gave her a call and scheduled my first appointment. Her rate was very reasonable and in our first session she explained the science behind eating correctly and gave me a meal plan with a verity of choices that allows me to eat the foods I enjoy and after 3 months lost over 15 lbs and now am just 3 lbs away from my goal weight. I meet with Jana about twice a month and we go over the meal plan and she provides new strategies and introduces new foods that I can implement into my plan. Through Jana I have learned how to enjoy food again while taking off the weight... Oh and not to brag but I look and feel great and I couldn't have done it without Jana.

I have been working with Jana for weight loss and to fix both of my cholesterols. I weighted 333…read morewhen I started seeing her and now I am 265. When my doctor saw me he gave me six month with her or he had to start medicating me. This was very depressing and a hard pill to swallow. Janna and myself were able to obtain this naturally with no supplants. The best part about this is I am eating more now than I ever have so I don't feel deprived but I am eating the right foods at the right times. Now my cholesterol is healthy and I feel like I made a lifestyle change and not on a diet! Thank you Jana !

This past spring, I finally decided to take action after struggling with constipation and major…read moredigestive issues/symptoms for several years. I made a consultation appointment with Sarah and ended our call feeling hopeful about the future of my health and well-being for the first time ever. Six months later, I am a different person. I am finally not dealing with constant bloating/GI pain and distress, I know what to eat and how to nourish my body, and I can connect with my body more than ever before. Before deciding to begin my journey with Sarah, it always felt like "it wasn't the right time" for this type of commitment, but then I finally realized that there was no better time to start than now. I felt like I was always busy and had so many big life events coming up, so I almost let that stop me once again. However, I knew I didn't want to suffer any longer and I'm so glad I made that choice. Sarah worked with me around some of the biggest milestones of my life (my wedding, a big out of state move, our honeymoon, and several trips). I never felt like I had to hold myself back from these fun moments of life. Instead, Sarah empowered me and gave me the tools to take care of my body throughout these busy and exciting times. I feel so much more aware of my body and what it needs because of this experience. I can finally get through a day without extreme bloating, gas, and other GI pain. My energy levels have improved. I've learned how immensely my stress levels affect my health in so many ways and have been able to take control of that. I've become in touch with my body and what it needs and that is something I never would have been able to do without Sarah. Before this journey, I thought there could have been 100 different things wrong with me and truly believed I'd never get the answers. The labs Sarah orders and interprets are truly top notch and worth every penny. It was so incredible to learn what was really going on in my body and exactly what we were going to do to fix it and optimize my health. If you are thinking about working with Sarah, you won't regret it. Her program is personalized to YOU and she is beyond committed to helping you achieve your health goals and helping you feel empowered along the way. I will forever be grateful for Sarah and this experience. It has truly changed my relationship with my body, my health, my happiness and quality of life. Thank you, Sarah!

I heard Sarah speak on a podcast and every word she said resonated with me; I knew I just had to…read morework with her! Sarah's process is thorough, personal and attentive. Her extensive testing leaves no stone unturned. I've worked through her program 2x and each time, she makes new discoveries and recommendations for my overall wellness. Sarah instills empowerment in her clients and I am so grateful for her. Invest in yourself - it is worth it! Sarah changed my life. No hyperbole here.

Had my first meeting a month ago and my second meeting today…read more I was on the Keto route the month before my first visit. I was miserable and hadn't lost a pound. She said if I was doing it right I would've seen progress by then, but that Keto isn't for everyone, so she recommended I switch to good old fashioned calorie counting. After our conversation and after she answered all of my questions/concerns, I felt hopeful that the following month would show some progress. Fast forward one month later and to our second meeting and I'm down 6lbs! AND I GOT TO EAT CARBS WHILE DOING IT! (Everything in moderation) If one thing is for certain, Ruth knows her stuff. If you're committed to losing weight and living a healthier life, I highly recommend seeing her as your nutritionist. You will see when you're ready to see.

I met with Ruth and I regret it. I had the highest hopes in the world because of the expertise she…read moreclaimed to have and the websites she's written for, but now, I do not want anyone to feel like I did. Honestly, after I left her office I sat in my car for 10 minutes reviewing what had just occurred as well as reviewing the documentation she shared and feeling as though I had learned a $140 lesson. I left there with a pile of papers and no real plan and no follow-ups in sight. I decided to schedule my appointment with her because of her years of experience and her supposed field of knowledge. I appreciated her food pyramid knowledge, but ultimately felt let down, yet again, by the nutrition industry.  Yes, I pretty much knew everything she told me, and the candor was something new from a Nutritionist but I feel that she was done with me 1/2 way through the meeting.  I did have more questions but was quite flabbergasted at what had just transpired. My biggest concern was with the meal plan.  My experience in other programs is an EXACT meal layout for the week. For example, breakfast eat 2 eggs and spinach, lunch is a tuna sandwich with lettuce and dinner is a greek salad. Specifics.  As opposed to the blank 1,800 calorie "meal plan" (just count calories) she gave me. I had mentioned that meal planning was my problem and it wasn't solved. I'm no further along than I was before I walked in because I still have to make a meal plan, which to me is as I said 2 eggs and spinach, as opposed to "you can eat 1 1/2 cups of fruit all day". Yes, I am fully aware that I am not losing weight in my current course of action and as easy as it is to just follow her outline or just stop eating, as proposed, it is not. Perhaps I have emotional eating issues, body dis-morphia issues, food allergies, none of which we talked about. And as much as I think it was my responsibility to let her know these things, I would also hope that she'd seen these issues in past clients since she reminded me, she has been doing this for over 20 years and would ask.  What about food issues I have?  I didn't think it appropriate to mention, as after talking with her, felt she would have dismissed them.  I am not opposed to a tough-love-type mentality, but I feel as though I was completely ignored. My being unsatisfied with not being able to work out as I had previously done prior to my current health issues should have given her some indication of my dedication to wellness. i.e. I'm not lazy and not trying. I push through pain (yes, again fully aware of the consequences) which is what helps me get through the day as I expect a lot from myself. I also found it condescending that she shared how she had only gained 10 lbs over 40+ years of having moved to California.  As if to say, look at me, it can be done.  I have no idea what type of person she is or has been and what issues if any, she's had to face, so needless to say it may have been extremely hard for her, but I didn't get that impression. Hence making me feel even more terrible about myself. In the 10 minutes I sat in my car, I felt so much regret of trying to reach out for help. I have tried to reach out, I want help. I hate this feeling. I wish more people in health and fitness had more empathy. And don't even get me started on the "handouts" from 1970 and that I could get a discount if I bought her upcoming book directly from her.

Let me tell you about Alec and his new gym, Perfect Form LA. I've been into fitness for decades and…read morehave worked with many trainers worldwide, but Alec? He's seriously in a league of his own. He created a program called The Perfect Form-u-la (get it?). Yes, I know, everyone has a program. But this one's the real deal-- evidence-based science integrating exercise, nutrition, and recovery. Gains happen fast and have been consistent. Works perfectly for me. What I appreciate about Alec is that he's super disciplined but also just a great guy to be around. He pushes you hard, but you're also having fun while sweating that last rep. It's no wonder all these celebs and big shots are lining up to train with him. The gym is like a private playground for people serious about getting in shape, with a cool, upscale vibe. The place is decked out with just the right amount of high-end gear, which is awesome, but Alec and his wife, Jess, really make it special. Bottom line? Give Alec and Perfect Form a shot at delivering an exceptional experience and the results you want now.

I found Alec Penix 5 months ago from a friend's recommendation. In our initial meeting, I told him…read moremy goals: to get stronger, to put on muscle, to get more bone density, and to get a more shapely butt and hips. I'm a 48 year-old female who was doing yoga everyday -- generally fit but maybe a little too slender and frail. Alec put me on a training regimen of heavy lifts at my requests - squat variatons, deadlifts, a little bit of upper body (bench presses, shoulder presses, back rows, lat pulldowns). I feel great after every workout -- he pushes me to my limits, but with a smile and gentle encouragement. He makes me believe in myself. I have felt so proud of myself after starting this journey -- I've put on about 5 lbs, mostly muscle. My strength has gone way up in my lower body, plus I can see a big difference -- I definitely have more curves, and I feel better in my body. I definitely recommend Alec highly. He has such a deep knowledge of how the body works and what it takes to train it for specific goals. He is so easy to work with and talk to. He always responds to my texts. And the space is beautiful and welcoming, with great lighting and a very clean environment. There is street parking, but I park at the Walgreens next door and just buy something lol. But to sum it up: having a trainer is for sure an indulgence, but Alec is definitely worth it.

Absolutely love working with this practice!! I began working with Amanda. She provided me with an…read moreamazing foundation of knowledge, but I was dealing with a mental block. Amanda then referred me to Karina who has been helping tear down this mental block and I've been feeling the progress, both emotionally and physically. All my appointments are Telehealth and the platform they work with is great.

Karina Almanza finds a manageable food plan by bringing in her research and experience with…read morestrategies that help children get personalized results aiming for nourishment and optimal development. She listened and addressed all our concerns and would go above and beyond to find answers to some of our more nuanced questions. At the end of each session she completed with a few goals that felt doable. We've met and exceeded important food milestones with Karina as our guide. Highly recommend!

I've been working out on and off since my mid teens. So I picked up some things here and there…read more Jenny was the third personal trainer I've dealt with. The work out definitely made me sore. Which is reason for the 1 stars. The rest of the experience was mediocre. First of all I was never weighed or measured, so how are we suppose to come to a proper healthy goal or track weight loss? The next thing is she tells me I should come in at a weight 10 lbs lower than what my ultimate goal was? Which was a little disheartening. Another thing was the lack on communication, one time she missed our appointment by 30 minutes because she got caught up buying orchids? I got that session for free, which should have been a given but her lack of remorse was really irritating. My last and final draw was when I had to text her to confirm a session the day of and she tells me she was stuck in Colorado???? SO pretty much I would've showed up to no one, had I not confirmed my own appointment. At that point I tested out the waters to see if I would ever hear from her again. My next scheduled appointment I didn't get a confirmation text and when I didn't show up I never got a follow up phone call. Mind you I paid for my sessions in advanced. She pocketed my 10 sessions & could've cared less about the rest. The main reason I went with personal training is for the accountability aspect. There was absolutely none here. At that point I just decided to cut my losses & call it a day.

Jenny is wonderful, compassionate, and super personal. She is very knowledgable not just about…read morefitness but nutrition and mental wellness as well. While training with her we covered not just weight-lifting, but calisthenics, yoga, Pilates, and stretching. She pushed me to improve without ever making me feel uncomfortable or like I wasn't good enough. Jenny genuinely cares about your goals and progress and goes out of her way to get you there. I cannot recommend her enough!

I have had two varied experiences at Core Conditioning over the years (neither negative per say)…read morebut I am going to be rating this place on my latest experience with Ashley (hope I'm spelling that correctly). Up front, I found core conditioning through my insurance, so it may not be an option for you depending on what you have. Their "thing" (I guess) is the "red rope" system. Which is a little ironic because I think in all the times I've been here I've only ever used it once. They also do Pilates, and PT. I've worked with two different therapists: one whose name I can't remember and Ashley. Both were professional and good at their jobs, the first was just... Kind of rude? It's tough to explain, but he often seemed like I was wasting his time. Ashley however is GREAT! Cannot recommend her more. There is also free parking in the structure under the building, which is nice. Last, I will say that the way they do their scheduling could use a revisit. They book out by the month, and I understand that people cancel appointments all the time, but what ends up happening is unless you boom your appointment on the DAY that they open up the schedule it becomes really difficult to book an appointment. Which is great, maybe showing how busy they are, except then whenever I go there's no one else there... Overall though, would definitely recommend.

My wife found out about Core for my physical therapy after experiencing post op neurological…read moresymptoms and I have been working with Allyson who is amazing! She is very knowledgeable and caring and after two visits I'm seeing positive results.The whole concept and vibe of the place is great! I am so happy to have found Core, it blows away the in home P/T that my surgeon recommended! I highly this place to anyone who needs physical therapy or core conditioning.

Its taken me a long time to remember to leave a great review. I am reminded today because my…read morecousin asked me for a great acupuncture person. Ellie is the BEST. I had a sore shoulder for a year from triping off a scooter. This was something that bothered me for a long time I couldn't even lift my right arm over my head. After 4 therapies the pain was gone. 6 Years later I still don't feel it. Andrew R

Amazing ! Dr, Ellie and her team saved me and my nervous stomach. I went once a week and am healed…read moreafter years of discomfort. Her Elixer is magic as well and in getting healed, I also found a state of the art place for beauty!