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    JumpstartMD

    4.0 (58 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 1:00 pm

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    I really enjoy the staff at JumpStartMD in Walnut Creek, but it needs to be said that Linda is AWESOME!!

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    I highly recommend Jumpstart due to their caring support and effective measures for weight loss.

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    Linda Michaelis RD, MS - This is the front door leading to Linda's office.

    Linda Michaelis RD, MS

    5.0(42 reviews)
    4.4 mi

    Linda is amazing!!! She was my Nutrionist for many months, including during which I was diagnosed…read morewith two chronic conditions that symptoms could be controlled with diet change. She clearly explained all the foods that could cause my symptoms to flare, and helped me craft healthy meals with acceptable ingredients. She was reliable, we talked weekly. The care she gives is with much kindness. I look forward to our calls every week because she makes me feel so much better. Having Linda as a Nutrionist helped me through some very challenging health times. Her support greatly helped my mental and physical health. Her menu recommendations helped reduce my chronic symptoms. Linda is a sweetheart and I highly recommend working with her.

    I can't say enough positive things about Linda and Jackie. I worked with both of them in 2024 after…read morebeing diagnosed with prediabetes, and they were truly incredible. As a busy mom of three, I was overwhelmed and didn't know where to begin. Linda took the time to understand my lifestyle and helped me create simple, realistic meals that fit my vegetarian diet and the chaos of family life. She's warm, relatable, and has such a gift for simplifying things without ever making me feel judged. Jackie brings an amazing depth of knowledge about diabetes and metabolic health. She helped me interpret my CGM data and understand my glucose patterns in a way that finally clicked. Her explanations were clear, empowering, and made the science feel manageable. When spring 2025 hit, I started working with Linda again to focus on weight loss, specifically, finding ways to lose weight while still feeling satisfied with my meals. That is truly her specialty. Every tip she gives is practical and easy to implement, and they've genuinely helped. I also love that she accepts my insurance, which makes caring for myself actually affordable. One of my favorite things about working with Linda is how she helps me plan for busy sports nights, so I always have a go to meal plan even when I'm exhausted from late practices. She's great at suggesting meals the whole family will enjoy, which makes sticking to changes so much easier. Working with both Linda and Jackie has been life-changing. Their combined expertise and their kindness has helped me feel informed, supported, and capable. I am truly grateful for their guidance and recommend them wholeheartedly.

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    The Nutrition RN

    The Nutrition RN

    5.0(7 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    Cindy Allen is amazing! I was very hesitant to talk to any one about my nutritional habits. After…read moreall, most of us don't eat that well and we all know it. I didn't want someone to just lecture me for an hour on it. I also know a lot of nutrition type people are coming out of the woodwork now and it is hard to know about their credentials. Cindy is a Registered Nurse and she has spent countless hours studying and earning her post graduate degree nutrition. In essence, she brings a solid medical background and weaves it into the confusing world of nutrition. She provides testing for food allergies, nutritional analysis, counseling and a genuine concern for your well being. I felt really comfortable discussing my diet and eating habits with her and I am surprised at how easy she made it. Her extensive knowledge becomes quite apparent from the moment you begin talking to your. I have been a health care provider for almost 16 years and I recommend Cindy Allen very highly.

    Words cannot begin to describe how wonderful Cynthia Allen is. From the moment you meet her, you…read morecannot help but notice how genuinely nice and knowledgeable she is. She truly cares about every patient she sees. With the use of a Zyto scan, which is 100% accurate, she is able to quickly pinpoint areas of weakness in your system. Once those areas are identified, through the use of muscle testing she is able to create a protocol of supplements that are specific for what your body needs at the time. She is also a great resource for other holistic approaches in supporting your body's needs. I have learned so much from Cynthia about nutrition and how to provide my body with the nutrients it needs. I have been seeing Cynthia for about 4 months now and my original symptoms have pretty much disappeared. In addition, I feel so much more energetic and my overall health has improved. Cynthia had totally changed my life for the better and I couldn't be more grateful for that.

    James Huang, DC - Holistic Chiropractic And Kinesiology - Dr. Huang has helped the Walnut Creek community since 2010. He loves helping kids and families feel better and thrive.

    James Huang, DC - Holistic Chiropractic And Kinesiology

    4.9(225 reviews)
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    Dr Huang has helped me navigate my hyper mobility. After a lifetime of dancing, cheer and yoga my…read morebody feels different at 40. I am hyper mobile which causes me to come out of alignment easier than most. Dr Huang has helped me bring even more awareness to my tendons and ligaments so that I can strengthen and protect them. I've been so many chiropractors in my life and he is on a whole different level of care and knowledge. He's a miracle worker! The office is friendly and kind. The building has easy free parking.

    I hope this review saves others from th ordeal we went through. We drove 4 hours to see this Dr…read more in short, he is nothing more than a a common con artist. I'm not really sure where all the positive reviews came from but based on our interaction with him, he was rushing us, charged a huge fee to be seen the first time, consultation and pushed lots of "herbal" non sense unrelated to my daughters condition, I have gone to other TCM doctors, non have been as disappointing as this individual. He's simply profiting off the small market affording him in the area of low information information. We drove home, disappointed and feeling completely scammed.

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    James Huang, DC - Holistic Chiropractic And Kinesiology - Dr. Huang specializes in Applied Kinesiology, Sports Medicine, and Functional Medicine.  We are now offering Cold Laser Treatment.

    Dr. Huang specializes in Applied Kinesiology, Sports Medicine, and Functional Medicine.  We are now offering Cold Laser Treatment.

    James Huang, DC - Holistic Chiropractic And Kinesiology - Dr. Huang recommends that your baby get a checkup at least twice a year.

    Dr. Huang recommends that your baby get a checkup at least twice a year.

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    Vanessa Rogers, MPH

    Vanessa Rogers, MPH

    5.0(17 reviews)
    1.3 mi

    Working with Vanessa is always an eye-opening experience. I can count on her to be the person to…read moreask me the hard questions I often want to avoid when looking at myself which is why working with her has always been so important. I know that when I work with her, she is going to challenge me in all the ways that allow me to look at my behaviors and what I desire and figuring out how to get them to align. She is always very supportive and I love her nurturing style. She makes sure that I feel safe which isn't what I have always been used to but that's what allows me to open up. I also love how passionate she is about her work and I can tell she really wants to HELP people and cares a lot.

    The best decision I've made in 2021 is to work with Vanessa, and participate in the Feed Your Power…read more12 Week Program. When Vanessa and I initially talked, I realized I was struggling with boundaries around food, personal time, self-confidence, self-worth and making the time to put my body first: essentially, what I came to know as Body Wisdom. Not a phrase you might have heard of specifically before, but this is one of the key phrases that I learned early on in the Feed Your Power Coaching Program. Every week, I learned something new to tap into, to slow down and absorb, and how to listen to what my body was telling me it needed whether food, movement, rest or hydration. Since the program ended, not only has Vanessa still been supportive, but I've found myself making healthier food decisions, setting healthier life boundaries and realizing that my body does have the wisdom I need, if I'll slow down enough to listen to it. Vanessa did that! As a coach, my relationship with Vanessa developed organically, with no pressure on her side, but continual positive affirmation, positive self-talk and she provided so much more than I could have expected from ANY coach, especially in a group program. I highly recommend working with Vanessa, and have mentioned her to many friends as a way to re-establish healthy boundaries and perspectives around food and personal health. I look forward to working with her in the future on a more individual basis as well!

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    Happy Belly Health

    Happy Belly Health

    4.9(79 reviews)
    20.6 miUnion Square

    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

    I'm 5 weeks into the Curb Your Cravings program. I'm down 13 pounds. My blood pressure has…read moredecreased from 142/92 to 111/76. I'm sleeping great, eating great, exercising again. There are lots of programs to achieve the same thing but Curb Your Cravings focuses on your health first and everything else falls into place.

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    Happy Belly Health - Shanti Pappas, H.H.C
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    Shanti Pappas, H.H.C Digestion & Weight Specialist

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