I cannot say enough wonderful things about Physicians Plan of Hickory! From the moment you walk…read morethrough the door, you are treated like more than just a patient--you are made to feel like family. Shafney, Jill, Thadra, and Heather are absolutely amazing. They are always welcoming, kind, helpful, and genuinely happy to see you. Their warmth and professionalism make every visit such a positive experience, and they truly set Physicians Plan apart. And Jennifer--I absolutely adore her and genuinely look forward to seeing her each time! Her knowledge and professionalism are top-notch, but what makes her even more special is how personable and caring she is. She takes the time to listen, explain, and make you feel completely comfortable and confident in your care. Last, but certainly not least, Dr. DiOrio. There honestly isn't enough space in a review to say how incredible he is. He is the reason I originally began going to Physicians Plan, and I am so thankful that I did. He is one of the most professional, knowledgeable, welcoming, and genuine physicians I have ever met. He is truly an asset to the medical field. What stands out most about Dr. DiOrio is that he is one of those rare physicians who you can tell truly cares about his patients. He listens, he takes his time, and his knowledge and expertise are second to none. You never feel like just another appointment on the schedule. If you are looking for Botox, weight-loss services, facials, skincare, or simply a team that genuinely cares about helping you look and feel your best, Physicians Plan of Hickory is the place to go. The entire staff is exceptional, and the level of care and customer service is unmatched. Hands down, the best place in town. You will not be disappointed! -Laura Armstrong Barnes

Best Weight Loss Clinic around! The entire staff truly care about their patients. Coming into this…read moreclinic I had no hope, I was tearful even talking about my weight. They break down food nutrition, macros, proteins, which is so important to long term success and maintaining a healthy weight. Once I reached my goal I knew the importance of my eating habits as I swore I did not want to yo-yo with my weight anymore. Each month during my weight loss journey they encouraged and supported me. I highly recommend Physician's Plan if you want to truly change your life.

Office is clean and everyone that works there is super nice. Great spot if you want an honest…read moreconsult on your health.

The staff is friendly. They don't judge and make you feel welcomed. You are told up front about the…read morecosts and what all the money goes for. This is a Men's Health facility, therefore it is an alternative health care provider that addresses issues that your regular health care provider may not be able to. And just like women need specialized attention, so do men and this is a health care provider for men. I would highly recommend this facility for the men.

Held in a hotel room at the Quality Inn near Cracker Barrell, it was a grueling hour of listening…read moreto women talk about what they ate on vacation. That was it. There was a bouncy woman who clapped a lot who said virtually nothing about diet, but rather about "read this" and "read that." But that's not the problem. I gave them my credit card for one month. NOT THE FREE MONTH I WAS PROMISED. But they needed it for ONE MONTH only. And now I'm being billed $44/month on my credit card and I can't get through to the phone number (wait time is over an hour before I hang up, or they hang up for me) and if you do as directed and hit a button that ostensibly directs them to call you when it is your time in line, YOU NEVER GET A CALL BACK. I've fallen for that scam more than twice. Don't waste your time. Calories in and calories out. And never ever ever fall for the notion that there are free foods, like fruit. There are no free foods. If it's edible, it has calories and fat. Even watermelon has fat it in. If you're even thinking about attending, don't bring your credit card into the room. Look them up on BBB. They don't belong, and for a very good reason. All the complaints are about excessive and bad billing practices. See if they want your membership if you pay by check. I doubt they'll sign you up. And there's no free month either. At least not for me. I had to cancel the credit card to get rid of them. Buyer Beware.

It was AMAZING it was fun and it heled out ALOT! And the machines are so useful, and they have…read moreevery machine you can imagine!

It must have been a bad week for Xcel fitness with me. Having just moved to the area i visited…read morethree Gyms. The first day i went to Xcel and a very pleasant woman showed me around and outlined the various plans. I liked the variety of machines and cardio equipment . While the locker room has a strange layout it didn't matter as i seldom use it. In her spiel and on the web site they pitch their Personal Training ability and how they guide you. So when i signed up i specifically asked how PT works. Well, actually they don't have PT themselves but instead they have independent contractors who work for them. In order to get PT i have to call one of their trainers and organize it myself. This seemed very odd but the woman then handed me two cards and suggested that i call them. Okay, i thought it odd but i took the cards. I then left and called both trainers and left messages with them...twice. 4 days later i still hadn't heard back from either of them. So, i went back to the gym in the morning. The gym was essentially empty so i asked the guy at the front desk if he could walk me through a simple circuit using the machines. He told me sure and that he would be right with me. I wanted to get started so i said i would start on Cardio and when he had a chance just come grab me....50 minutes later i was still on the treadmill and i had watched this guy walk by a few times and chat with friends and wipe down a few machines. Twice i waved at him and he gave me the "be there in a second wave." Finally i finished my cardio and went back to the desk and now he was gone. So I left. 3 days later and still no word from the trainers I went back in and talked to the front desk yet again. I explained the situation and pointed out that no trainer had called me back . The woman at the front desk asked who i called and i literally pulled the two cards sitting on the desk and showed her. She said looking at one card "Oh he doesn't work here anymore"...huh? them why is his card on the desk...That seemed to baffle her as .much as it did me. The other trainer "she hadn't seen for awhile" Huh? She said there was a trainer hanging out there she could call. To be honest I had had it . I explained that on my last trip I had tried to get help for 50 minutes and was ignored. She seemed uninterested. Finally, i decided i would just cancel my membership. Of course , having been a member for a week, and having no trainer call me and be given a card from a guy who didn't work there at all anymore and having been shuffled off by the front desk guy on the last trip she still would have to charge me 75 dollars to cancel. Seriously? To be honest i would have paid 100 to get out of this disorganized mess. Clearly, misinformation and false promises meant little to these folks so it seemed an expensive yet valuable lesson. I ended up joining Spa Athletic where the owner took me on a tour and had a personal trainer call me to set up an appointment an hour after joining. Like i said maybe it was just a bad few days at Xcel but i find it hard to believe that i'm the only one who experienced this. Again, its a nice workout space but thats all i could see going for it after my experience .

Palm Berries is family-owned açai bowl and smoothie spot with several locations around North…read moreCarolina. I ordered online and picked up in the drive-through so I am not sure about the space inside, although it looks pretty cute on the outside. I am not sure if it was because I picked up on a Sunday or if people usually go inside, but there was nobody at the window for a few minutes. When the worker did appear at the window, she was pleasant. I ordered the Queen City Bowl. It is one of the more typical açai bowls consisting of a very berry base, strawberries, blueberries, and more. It was really fresh and tasty! As well as a bit tart. I probably would add extra honey drizzle and granola next time. The açai bowl held up well in terms of how much it stayed in its sorbet form even after 15 minutes of picking it up. I would come back to try their other bowls!

I am kicking myself for not going here sooner! It's a very cute place on North Center Street…read more While I haven't been inside, the outside has always caught my eye with the blue roof. I placed an order online for the first time on Monday & picked it up at the drive through window. Everything was correct, just like I ordered & it was ready when I arrived. I got the snack size protein bowl, which I though was amazing! The fruit, peanut butter, granola - it's all so good. You have to order online to pick up at the window, so I did that again today! I was early for my pick up but they had it ready in no time. I'll definitely be back, the pick up window is so convenient! I also hope to dine there sometime to get a feel for the ambiance.