Dr. Sophie Lorn is amazing!! She is on the frontier of preventative medicine. Health and wellness…read moreis her primary concern. When you become frustrated with mainstream physicians telling you that you're fine and yet you don't feel good- see Dr. Sophie! I couldn't lose weight with Hashimoto's and my daughter felt exhausted. Dr. Sophie gave us the answers we needed to achieve renewed health and vibrancy!!

My supposed family member dropped me $180 for a very short visit with Dr Sophie! I got nothing out…read moreof that visit. I will never be in Brentwood Califonia!

Today, I just had my first hydrotherapy cleanse. Typically, I use a daily fiber (Dr. Natura) but I…read moredecided to give this a try. I read the reviews and I gotta say, Hamilton Wellness Center lived up to their 5 star rating. Alice was very knowledgeable, patient and understanding. The process took about 45 minutes, was painless, smooth and rejuvenating. I highly recommend this place! I will definitely be back in a couple months. FYI: My wife did it today as well and she'll be back in 1 month : )

A few days later my ankles began swelling. This was something I never experienced. Turns out there…read morewas too much water used. Additionally, there wasn't much of a release.

I found Shanti on my own over 10 years ago, then was referred to her again years later by a…read morephysician. Both times, I hesitated because of the cost -- I told myself I was already paying for insurance, so why pay out of pocket for something extra? That decision cost me more than money. I've been dealing with serious health issues since 2018, and I didn't see real progress in my treatment until I finally integrated Shanti into my care team. After a few years working with her, I'm in the best health I can remember in years -- and honestly, the turnaround still shocks me. Shanti has been the cornerstone connecting the dots across a complicated health picture: major weight and puffiness fluctuations, food reactions and allergies, MCAS/histamine issues, mold, migraines, headaches, and joint pain -- all while juggling multiple doctors and endless investigative work. She's been there on the days I could barely move or eat, in real pain and down, and she's helped me build a fuller care team rather than trying to be everything herself. She got me OFF the endless cycle of adding supplements and protocols, and taught me to simplify and actually listen to my body. She's patient, she remembers every detail of my history so I never feel like a number, and she adapts to what's realistic for me rather than forcing one rigid method or diet. We've also gone deeper than the physical -- into the inner work of trauma, stress, and old patterns -- and worked through how my health connects to my marriage, family, work, and travel. I'm so grateful for my work with Shanti. It has been life changing. I wouldn't be able to propel into my next steps in life without the rigor and resilience of our time together.

Working with Shanti has been one of the most empowering and supportive decisions I've made for my…read morehealth. I trust her completely--not just with my goals, but with my overall well-being. Her deep, science-based understanding of physiology, especially when it comes to female and athletic bodies, is truly unmatched. She meets you exactly where you are, tuning in to your personal needs while offering practical, meaningful guidance that leads to real change. What sets Shanti apart is her whole-body, natural approach. She's not someone who pushes a Western medicine fix for everything--she's incredibly attuned to the body's natural rhythms and honors the simplicity and wisdom of how we're built. She challenges me in the best ways, always pushing me toward actual growth while being emotionally supportive and truly caring along the way. And honestly--her approach works. I've been dealing with insulin resistance and hormonal shifts, and in just two months I've experienced a major, positive transformation in how I feel and how my body functions. I first worked with Shanti before my wedding and reached my goals, and came back to her when I decided to come off birth control. The results have been even more powerful the second time around. If you're ready to take real action and make sustainable, lifelong changes for your health, I can't recommend Shanti enough. She's the real deal

Hello World, The…read moreintent of this review is to summarize my journey with LeanMD. I started my journey April 28th, 2019 weighing in at about 355 Lbs and as of January 1st, 2020 I was down to 280 and still counting down. Down -75Lbs in 8 months. Before entrusting this program, I was lost and scared that I was going to die quite literally.. I was literally killing myself with food due to down spiraling mindset. The worst part was knowing I am killing myself and still being powerless over my own decisions and actions. I was so sad, depressed, angry, resentful, and not in a good place. It is very rare to find genuine people whose sole purpose is to empower others with no expectation of us returning the favor. I was very reluctant to take the advice that was given due to many times trying and failing before. So I thought, "How is this going to be any different?" I was in denial about everything in my life, partly because I felt I had done everything in my power to lose weight on my own and to show any progress toward a healthier way of living. I realized I was powerless over my own decisions and I had no control over my destructive patterns of food choices and I came to realize how I was completely addicted to all the wrong things. Merli Valladares, Jonnesha Belleci, and Sarina Soffiotto have to be some of the most compassionate empathetic and kind people I have ever met. It never mattered if I had a good week or bad week or an okay week they were there by my side every step of the way. They helped me open my eyes to see my worth and to recognize just how valuable I am, as me. There came a point in my life where I contemplated a lot of things but I never knew life would have been one of them. I developed a sick mentality over time and I remember thinking at one point, "If I was going to die I was going to go out eating everything that made me feel good about myself in my life. If I've learned anything from this program, I've learned that micro steps equals macro wins. If I just take things minute by minute, hour by hour, day by day, week by week, month by month, year by year, or decade by decade, that I can achieve anything I set my mind to. I know it sounds cliche, but by having the accountability, empathy, and to truly feel the genuine passion of my LeanMD team of wanting to make me better, some times more than I wanted to make me better, it instilled a strong belief in myself to succeed. Jonnesha taught me that emotions are like the weather they change every day and that every new day is a new start. I have the ability to live my life by Design instead of letting it pass me by; if I just focus on taking small steps towards a sustainable lifestyle. For me, it was never about calories in or calories out, or eat this eat that. They gave me structure, confidence, and validation that I was right to feel how I was feeling in that moment. They validated everything that I needed in order to accept my situational circumstances of being so far away from where I want to be which allowed me to see the path to where I want to go. The first few months were brutal and I contemplated if I was going to do be able to do this at all, but with the help of Merli, Jonnesha, Serena, and Dr. Sayles, I was able to overcome my emotional barriers that kept me from progressing. After I was able to get my mind back on track after a few months, I gained so much confidence in the program and in myself! I knew the LeanMD Team just wanted the best for me because they have shown such genuine empathy towards me as a person and my goals. I will forever be grateful to this LeanMD team for helping me get my life back and give me a second chance to live the life I always thought I would live. They have taught me that it's never too late to be what I could have been and they have helped me connect with my life-long dream of becoming a motivational speaker and to continue my goals of opening a nonprofit for other dreamers to fulfill their dreams and to reach ultimate peace. I am beyond blessed for the help LeanMD has provided me. When I say I tried everything, I truly feel that I tried everything. I was even contemplating gastric bypass surgery. I probably did every fad diet you can think of, every type of workout, read books, but at the end of the day sometimes we know exactly what we really need to do but there's a mental block the forces us to avoid all difficult things. This journey has allowed me to understand who I am and why I am the way I am, not to mention, where I truly developed these bad habits and why. The quote "Everyone dies, but very few live." has never been so clear to me. The ladies, (Merli, Jonnesha, Serena) have helped me understand the strong foundation from which I come from. A strong foundation helped me develop such a bigger vision for where I want to go, which ultimately allows me to be 1000% focus in the present which is going to help me progress that much more in my personal and physical development.

This review actually has nothing to do with a doctor in this office but more about how they (the…read morestaff ie Tanya and another girl I forgot her name) handle medical needs and new patients. The first available appointment for new patients was 4 weeks away. Now, I developed step throat and I've called 4 times to try to get seen earlier because I cannot afford to miss work. They could not see me. I asked to be put on a waiting list and they said yes. When I asked if they had my info they said no....how can they call me if they don't have my info. She was giving me the run around. I developed a low grade fever and have had it for three weeks (my appointment is next Tuesday) but they still can not see me. I just discovered a very dark textured spot on my skin and they still can not see me any earlier. Now, they have urgent care but my medical ins bills 100% against my deductible and I cannot afford a $250 office visit. Besides, why am I paying for medical insurance if it does not cover my needs. My point, they (2400 Balfour road) could care less if I was dead. When I had kaiser (for the last 7 years) I could get a telephone appointment and get medicine within that same day. They don't do anything like that. They just keep telling me no, no, no....we can't help you. How is this patient care?????? I don't care if I am new, I'm a human and medical practice should carry a certain sense of responsibility to care for individuals. I'm a paying customer and I feel like I don't matter. ---update--- 4/4/14 I'm a few days away from my overdue appointment. The office (for the second time) calls my emergency contact to change my appointment without even notifying me...the patient. Why would one call an emergency contact as the primary contact???? I had to change my day off (my emergency contact scheduled the first available appointment) to accommodate the doctors schedule otherwise my appointment would have been in May. That would have been upwards of 50 days to get an appointment for a new patient. I told the doctors office that I don't care which doctor they give me, I'll take the doctor that has the most availability. This has gotten beyond bad. Almost comical. Maybe they saw this review and decided to punish me?

Great place to workout. This is definitely what I needed after taking some time off. I was able to…read moreease my way back into working out. You workout at your own pace, they are great at guiding you, depending on your fitness level, and every day the workouts were different so it was never boring. I always left feeling with a sense of accomplishment. I also liked the fact that there is no judgement! There were all fitness levels and all body types. The members are all so helpful and motivating. Definitely didn't feel intimidated like when walking into a regular gym. Overall, I enjoyed everyone's willingness to help, which in turn helped me build my confidence to keep pushing myself. This was a great starting point for me. As for the hours, they are not open everyday and the class times are limited, but you can take what you have learned in class and workout on your own.

I love it here. Carla and all the other members are so inviting. The workouts are amazing. And I…read morereally like the only women aspect of it. I just had a baby a couple months ago so I really like that the workout are great for all fitness levels. ***I highly recommend checking this place out.

I am long overdue in writing this review. I would recommend Sabrina to anyone who wants to get…read morehealthy in an organic way! I had worked with Sabrina in the past and after years of struggling and as I have gotten older, I knew I had to reach out to her. I have always been active and I workout every day so that was not an issue for me. But I was still slowly and steadily gaining weight. I have tried every meal plan and/or diet you can think of spending hundreds of dollars a week on food and hours in the kitchen meal prepping, and nothing worked long term. I reached out to Sabrina in September and started working with her a week or so after my initial call. She made a few tweaks to my diet and my exercise routine, and the weight began to come off. We worked together until the middle of January. During our time working together I lost 20lbs. OVER. THE. HOLIDAYS. I am a social person, and food is always a part of that, so the holidays are especially challenging. If I can lose 20lbs over the holidays, anyone can. Since finishing my last session with Sabrina I have continued to lose weight. It doesn't come off as fast because I am not super focused on it, but that is what I love. It has felt easy to just keep doing what I am doing. The changes she made to my diet fit easily into my lifestyle. I finally feel like I am not on a diet, I have just changed the way I eat, and I am spending less money on food and spending less time on meal prepping than I was before working with her. I don't get on the scale a lot these days as I am more focused on feeling good than what the scale says, but every time I do, I am down a few more pounds.

I began working with Sabrina in late spring and summer and I found the health coaching sessions…read morewith Sabrina have been incredibly valuable. I was in a slump and struggled with healthy choices for eating, time management, and exercising. I began to see improvements in my lifestyle after beginning the sessions. I began prioritizing things such as my health and my family over work. Sabrina has a wealth of information regarding healthy and clean eating and suggestions for meals and workouts. She even provides detailed plans to manage your time so that you as an individual are in control of your time. She provides customized coaching based on your needs. It is absolutely fantastic! I highly recommend Sabrina for health coaching for healthy, happy living.

When it comes to improving and maintaining good health, it simply doesn't get any better than Karel…read moreand Challenge Aging! He is the BEST at what he does. I began working with Karel 15 years ago soon after having weight loss surgery. Karel helped me reach my goal of losing 130 pounds and has helped me stay there for 15 years!!! But Karel isn't just a personal trainer-- he's a fitness guru, a life coach, and nutrition specialist. Karel is extremely passionate about what he does and absolutely does not treat his clients with a "one size fits all" attitude. My fitness routine with Karel is never the same -- he always changes things up to give me the most from every workout and to keep things new and exciting. I hate exercise, but I LOVE working out with Karel. I'm 60 and I'm in far better shape than I was when I was 40! Just had my annual physical and the numbers don't lie -- all my numbers are amazing. And not only does my body benefit, my workouts with Karel improve my mental acuity, my executive function and reduce my stress level. I know that this all sounds to good to be true, but all I can say is that I'm living proof that having Karel on your side will change your life and CHALLENGE AGING!

Paullette is an amazing coach in terms of health, exercise and overall well being! She offers…read morecoaching and techniques to ensure your working out within your level and pushes you each and every workout to make sure you reach your full potential. Don't waste any time if you need a personal coach Paullette is the one!

Wow! Paulette keeps me motivated. She has so much knowledge and heart to share and teach. I have…read morebeen threw so many different training experiences and I haven't stuck with them but Paulette makes it fun and doable. She's become a very special person in my life and everyone needs someone like her!