I can't say enough good things about my experience at Smart medicine with nurse Leila! I had…read moreseveral sunspots that had been bothering me for years, but I kept putting off treatment because I've heard laser treatments could be really painful. I finally decided to go for the pico laser treatment after discussing my options with Leila, whom is SO knowledgeable and really calmed my nerves, and I wish I had done it sooner! I was honestly shocked at how comfortable it was. It was virtually pain-free - just a few quick little snaps here and there, but nothing like I imagined. The treatment itself was fast and she made me feel completely at ease the entire time. The results have been incredible! My sunspots faded dramatically and my skin looks so much brighter, clearer, and more even-toned. I've had several people comment on how healthy my skin looks, and I'm wearing much less makeup now because I don't feel like I need to cover up the discoloration anymore. If you've been putting off treating sunspots because you're worried about the pain, don't! The whole team at this office is so great but I'd recommend seeing Leila because she really knows her stuff and knows a lot about pico laser treatments. My only regret is waiting so long! I would absolutely recommend the pico treatment and will definitely be back for future treatments!

I loved the PiQo4 laser facial, it helped so much with my pores and hyperpigmentation around my…read moremouth and near my eyes. After the facial my skin felt tight immediately and shiny. Totally recommend! Dr.Ngo is great and straightforward, very informative and would recommend anyone to come here and get any of their services here

I was genuinely excited to start this program. After investing in countless coaches and courses, I…read morewas ready to finally put an end to all the second-guessing and commit to a plan tailored specifically for me. I enrolled in the self-paced program after doing my research and seeing overwhelmingly positive reviews. In hindsight, not meeting anyone on video beforehand and relying solely on text communication was a mistake on my part. After taking the initial quiz, I guessed my body type and was assigned a coach who shared that same type. I followed the program precisely for six weeks and saw no results after the first week. Only then did I learn I'd been placed in the wrong program for the wrong body type. I was reassigned to one of the founders, who reviewed my case and matched my correct type. Another 2-3 weeks went by with zero progress, even after overhauling my routines yet again. I even paid extra for their Tier 2 service, with no changes or signs of improvement. I did everything that was asked of me: 15,000 steps a day, consistent powerlifting, hydration, structure, and discipline, yet nothing changed. Instead, my lack of progress was attributed to mindset, quantum physics, and somatic blocks. I'm trained in trauma-informed care and have spent years doing deep somatic and therapeutic work. I fully understand the mind-body connection. But when a program cannot deliver results, shifting the responsibility back onto the client feels dismissive and unfair. Ultimately, it felt like the blame was placed on me when my coach no longer knew how to support my case which is exactly why I hired them in the first place. While I appreciate receiving a $750 refund for the Tier 2 upgrade, I am still left having spent $1,500 on a self-paced program that did not work for me. This is simply my experience. Be thoughtful, do your research, and I truly hope your results are better than mine.

Before working with them I used to question and try every diet, fad, and workout program. I was…read morebasically trying to piece meal my way through ALL the conflicting info out on the internet and Instagram, and was so frustrated with my lack of consistent progress, even though I used to work so hard to try to eat right and workout every day to try and make my body composition and strength goals. Now, I have full clarity and confidence to know what to eat, when, and how much eat and workout to accomplish my body and athletic goals- in any and every circumstance!!! I did all of this all while traveling the world. That peace of mind, confidence, and increased self love I now have for myself is freaking invaluable. And I credit all of that to me working with Green Door Life. I lost fat, gained muscle, toned and built my overall body, and even lost cellulite- I didn't even know that was freaking possible, since I've worked to lose my cellulite for the last 15 years!! And, I did all of this while traveling through 8 different countries and living nomadically full time. I've completed the 12 week nutrition group program and some 1:1 coaching, I'm not trying to overstate this in anyway - it has literally changed my life. This isn't a quick fix or some fad, their courses and coaching is revolutionary to your whole life moving forward. The coaching around food and nutrition is expansive not restrictive. They give you the fundamental deep knowledge and psychological support needed in order to make any situation, any country, and basically any restaurant or food navigable for your goals. What I love about their coaching style is they make you self sufficient and empowered. There is no ongoing sales cycle and unlike other coaching programs, they don't make you feel you need them to keep your gains. I have a completely different and loving relationship to my body, the way I view and eat food is informed and fun, and my daily behaviors and internal throughs are so different and aligned for who I am becoming more of each day, and who I want to be, than how I was when I started the program. I highly recommend working with Green Door Life through their different courses and coaching. I am going to do their upcoming Awaken your Cycles and Strength courses as well, because the amount of value and life changing outcomes I get from them and their courses is literally worth 10x the amount they are priced.

What a scam! I joined Jumpstart MD ( Laurel Heights) due to a suggestion from a friend, who…read moreadmittedly never used the program itself. Well why not try it? They promise miracles and l was desperate (but not as desperate, or naive, as they thought) to shift 15lbs. Before they meet with you, you must fill out an extensive questionnaire about your medical history which is a good thing. But, that was the last professional aspect of the program l encountered! l was informed to arrive 15 minutes early to check in, which l did. However, when l arrived, the door was unlocked, but they were closed for lunch. Huh? I entered the waiting room and encountered a very young, 20-something petulant kid who snarled at me as l was early. I tried to ask her a question, but she curtly replied that it was lunch time and she couldn't talk to me! lt made me feel extremely uncomfortable! Unfortunately, the same petulant, non- medically trained kid was to be my advisor. It was a red flag! She quickly recommended Mounjaro. I was a bit open to it, but very reluctant. I wasn't about to go on this lifelong medication without checking with my PCP who strongly advised against it as l am neither obese nor diabetic. My next meeting was a telehealth session with a hormone specialist. More bad advice! I had my thyroid removed as a teenager due to benign tumors. I have been on Synthroid for decades. The therapist suggested l switch to a desiccated pig formula ( due to T3 inclusion). However, my very informed PCP was just stunned! Nope! Not a good idea! The last straw came when l met with a so-called nutritionist. This was a joke! She suggested what was essentially a ketogenic diet. Not only was l expected to keep my carb intake below 30g per day, but to increase my fats and sodium intake. WTF! Did you even bother to read my medical history which was clearly laid out in the intake questionnaire? Obviously not! I have high blood pressure, so no, l am not willing to take in more sodium. I also have familial hyperlipidemia, so no, I was also not willing to increase my fat intake! My research (and l am a researcher) clearly demonstrated that any carb intake under 150g is considered a keto diet. So these so-called medical professionals at Jumpstart MD ( and l take the MD part with a grain of salt) were setting me up for medical disaster with possible medical consequences! Just avoid this scam of a business ( not a medical practice, but a money-earning venture) if you value your health. My pharmacist is convinced that they are getting financial kickbacks from the semaglutide drug companies. Finally, if you do decide to cancel your membership, you will still receive multiple texts from them despite unsubscribing multiple times! It feels like harassment! So, make your own judgement, but proceed with caution. And, l urge you to discuss any of Jumpstart's recommendations with your physician before jumping on Jumpstart's money making bandwagon!

Absolutely the best decision of my life, I was about to give up and just deal with the complete…read moreexhaustion and being depressed from no Energy and wanting to sleep non stop...They have helped me more than the all the Doctors combined that ignored or didn't seem to care what I had to say before I was referred to this Place...The Dr I met with after my bloodwork was amazing,,, and he took his time and knew exactly what I was talking about,,, I have never felt better and I'm actually loving my menapause journey.. and have more energy than ever! Even my RA/Fibromyalgia has improved from the HRT.., The staff is incredible and patient (I'm not a needle fan) even that was great and I didn't even pass out,,,I have and will continue to refer them.

I just canceled my Jumpstart membership upon doctor's orders. I have reached my weight loss goal…read moreand for that I am grateful. I found the medical advice I received there to be inconsistent. One of the counselors didn't know any of the answers to my questions. Certainly not worth the $199 I paid as my monthly membership fee. There is a pervasive environment of up-selling, which I find oppressive and cloying. I canceled because my physician does not want me to take anything from a compounding pharmacy, as they are not trustworthy and I switched to a major pharmaceutical house brand because of the quality of their research for my maintenance. I must say that even during the phone call I made to cancel, the customer service representative tried even then to sell me different products and services. Is there no respite?

Jillian in Santa Cruz is so helpful and supportive. The b12 ( plus) injections are worth the extra…read moreprice. Jill will listen carefully and help you through plateaus and is constantly supportive.

I know that a lot of people lose weight on this program. I'm not one of those people…read more This was my experience: 1. Administrative. Less than stellar. Lost my paperwork. Took forever to be accepted, onboarded to the program. Miscommunications were frequent. Lab results were a mess and took forever to complete. Sometimes the office manager as abrupt and unprofessional. My first meal replacement was incorrectly sent. I received eight boxes of Vanila powder. 2. Support is essentially worthless. It's hard to reach these people. They have weekly 'support' groups and the first one I attended was about weight loss drugs. Less about support and more of an info system. 3. Communication. The program has a ton of rules, information and processes you need to follow. The doctor throws all this at you the first time you meet. There is so much information it's essentially overwhelming. 4. The program itself is powder drinks for weeks till you lose the weight. This in and of itself seems no healthier than a 1960's Slim Fast plan. This plan is essentially 800 calories a day of powdered drinks. Much like preparing for colonoscopy. Transitioning from eating double burgers and fries with 9pm desserts to berry flavored powder drinks is quite the change and needs to be very hands on support. I did not find that support through all the red tape. At one point early in the diet I was lightheaded with my blood pressure racing. I sent a note to the doctor, and she replied that I should have called the emergency line. What emergency line....... Clearly this was one of the 147,000 items referenced quickly on my first call with the doctor or embedded in the manual they provide you. Which was not very clearly put together. In the end I reached out to to the doctor assigned to me and stated that this program was not going to work for me. She said, "I will let the staff know". I told this story to my husband and he was shooked at the response. He said, "you shold tell the doctor that she said that". I said to him......."I was talking to the doctor......". And that was my experience. My recommendation: if you need anything more than minor support on this abrupt transition from poor eating habits to a powder drink diet, this is not the place for you.

I have been a customer with expectations "way beyond exceeded" since February of this year (2015)…read more I believe my personal results speak most effectively: I lost 88 lbs in 7 months and have stayed within 5 lbs of my goal (above and below) since then. My medical condition has improved radically across the board and I feel great with plenty of energy all the time. For example, I can now run a 10K in under an hour (as of a few days ago) whereas I could not run at all when I started. I could NOT have done this without the absolutely perfect and expert medical supervision and guidance of Anita Demas, MD (incredibly smart, perceptive, and responsive) and her highly professional support team, along with the superstar clinical psychologist and behavioral modification coaching from Bill Hartman, PhD (he literally has decades of real, in-depth clinical expertise in this specific field) - everything they do is done to the highest standards; this includes the quality of their private label meal replacement products, as well as their coordination / communications back and forth with my primary care physician. This approach is neither cheap nor easy (but then, neither is living with obesity...seriously- think about that), however it is by far the safest, fastest, and most effective weight management approach I am aware of - I recommend it without reservation for anyone truly committed to and motivated about losing a serious amount of weight.

Lipolite - So what is this buzz over this Technology about?…read more I can review this experience now that the novelty of it has faded for me. What it was: 10-minute session with a device that looks like Electric Pad/ Muscle Stimulator. Here is a link to the machine she used http://www.lipolightpro.com/. Following the use of this device, you are instructed by the owner to go for 10 minutes on a Standing Power Plate Vibrator. (there are google images of this if you type Standing Power Plate Vibrator) Just think of the $169 Groupon deal as covering her cosmetology license, and you won't feel so aggrieved. It's quite tricky out there to make a living in SF as one, keeping the office space open, scheduling having cancels, other business costs. I am pretty sure her margins aren't as high as people seem to make it out to be - it's not a scam. Unfortunately, cosmetology professions are only allowed a more narrow set of tools with USA rules and equipment that is used in China, and Korea will have a more substantial effect because the game is more secure there. Still, the machine is for its intended purpose, only taking longer to see results. I'm sure you'll make use of this information as you see fit. My Qualifications: My aunt has worked as a licensed esthetician for more than one decade. From ages 5-13, I visited and stayed over three times a week. Although I wasn't interested in makeovers when I was younger, I'm not clueless about their operations office. I know what buckets of wax, lash extensions, and ingredient bottles for mixing facial masks look like. If I don't know or haven't seen it before, I know how to use the clues! I feel comfortable offering my opinion for this over nail salons, per se. Consider this: (Popularized social commentary that often appears in beauty discussion with my take on it, which you can choose to scroll past this section). I included this section because I want to help others form their own opinion if they choose to, and I don't want to make it long. Beauty & Self-Image is quite personal, and many people will agree they are deeply tied. So consider my questions. Can you detect if a review is aggrieved by their own frustration of their self-image? Does it affect the quality of the info you retain from reading it? I know I, for one, make quick judgments, even faster when I am feeling emotional at the moment. Bottom-line: Date-ready? Ok, so I believe that what you're losing is water weight mostly. At 10 minutes on the machine, it's likely not to penetrate long enough to the effect of the claim of "releasing the fat from your cells." Instead, it minimizes the bloating that comes with drinking water at peculiar times of the day (ex. 12am at night drinking 3 glasses of water). But the machine can quickly get rid of the look of bloating on you, so you're ready for..let's say a Date in 2 days! I can tell because I have an active track record of being a moderate runner. On weeks I run 4 times outdoors on the streets, each session being 40 minutes long, I get the benefit of seeing myself slimmer...and the machine mimics this effect if you can afford it. The owner schedules appointments in half-hour intervals so you would be ushered in & out. Don't you just love a busy young professional life? No-one says this is a substitute for working out, but I'm sure a lot of people come in for a quick session before a fast-approaching wedding, graduation or reunion too. Haha, I hope you caught my sarcasm. To be by procedure, you'll need to be on for double-time, (20 minutes) as the product ad on URL says for "empty and collapsed cells." Do not - go for health and diet advice. Go see a licensed or read an informed fitness & well-being column. There is - 5-minute intake process. You fill in the standard questionnaire about your identification info + goals. There is - A claim to be zero downtime after this Lipo-lite session. Meaning? Yup, most likely, lipo-light is only eliminating surface weight?...I'll find out. (*I got excited writing this review that I used Grammarly to fix my errors.*)

Choose the place because of good review. bought 6 session of laser like lipo. Finished 4 sessions,…read moredid not see any result. Do not want to go for the rest 2 sessions. Waste of time and money. Good: Very cheap compared with other places like doing coolculpting Bad: Everything is in a hurry. Overbooked, the owner herself is the only staff. No time to explain how it works. Sometimes impatient when asking for more details. For example, After few sessions, I even do not know what treatment it actually is. When I googled, it is laser like lipo instead of laser lipo. But was told it is laser lipo. Another thing is other places usually check whether your fat is deep fat or not before treatment. She did not even bother to check my abs. Promised to see result immediately after each treatment. 1 -2 inches each treatment. After 4th treatment, I measured at home, no result. I asked her to do a measure. She refused at the beginning, then did it very very quickly, I even did not see the number. Just say 1 inch here, here, here. Works. Sometimes feel not respected. I was late once. Got complaining throughout the session. It is my fault to be late. But the reason why I am late is because in the first consulting appointment, I arrived on time , did not get serviced for about 15 min. Also the consulting session is supposed to be 30 min. The owner only talks with me about 5 min about the treatment and let me go to a doctor selling weight loss plan. So thought maybe the place do not care about time much. Suggestion: just stay away. If you just want to spend some money to motivate you to diet. You can try.

As a 24 year old who enjoys the occasional aesthetic treatment it can be really scary going to…read moredoctors who push treatments on you or who convince you that you need more filler or more Botox or the newest laser. Zare is the opposite. If she thinks you don't need laser, she will tell you that even if you came in wanting it. She prefers more natural treatments, but is completely non-judge mental if you want something else. I plan to only go to her from now on. Also, make sure to join her mailing list bc the deals are actually insane sometimes.

UltraClear face treatment tightens and reduces fine lines, helps with sun damage, takes years off…read moreyour skin. Different levels depending on your skin type and concerns. Everyone is friendly, helpful and welcoming and Dr Zare has truly helped with gut and hormone balancing. You don't have to suffer in silence when it comes to menopause - there are many options that help you feel more like yourself again. Creams, supplements, prescription, pellets, Dr Zare will customize a plan that works for you.

Alyssa & Klaire are awesome! Very helpful with the full process. Andrew answered all of my…read morequestions and walked me through the steps with full confidence and clarity. Will definitely recommend to my friends.

Had a great experience at Gameday. Could schedule an appointment quickly. Alyssa and team took good…read morecare of me and were very helpful with the assessment and follow up. Consultation with Dr. Nguyen was very informative and I appreciated him going over all the options to determine the best treatment. Thanks to the Gameday team!

REJUV Medical in San Francisco is truly top-tier. From the moment you walk in, you're met with a…read morebeautiful, calming space and a team that is both incredibly professional and genuinely warm. What really sets REJUV apart is the expert level of car extremely knowledgeable, and the fact that she takes the time to actually listen, and explain everything thoroughly without rushing you. I felt completely confident and safe knowing I was in the hands of true experts who customize treatments based on your needs--not a one-size-fits-all approach. They're also incredibly accommodating. Scheduling was smooth, the staff was attentive and responsive, and they went out of their way to make sure I was comfortable every step of the way. It's rare to find a medical aesthetics practice that balances luxury, medical expertise, and genuine care so well. If you're looking for results, professionalism, and an experience that feels thoughtful and personalized, REJUV Medical is absolutely worth it. Highly recommend.

ABSOLUTELY LOVE WORKING WITH KATERINA!…read more Katerina is truly one of a kind and incredibly knowledgeable, kind, and thoughtful in everything she does. From my very first visit, she took the time to understand my goals and made expert, intelligent recommendations that completely transformed my skin and confidence. Every appointment feels personalized and educational; she explains each treatment so clearly and genuinely cares about achieving the most natural, beautiful results. Over time, I've had a few different treatments with her, and each one has been a total game changer: IPL (4+ sessions): My skin tone has never looked more even or radiant. The sun spots and redness I struggled with for years have dramatically faded, and my complexion looks fresh and healthy every day. Botox (upper lip, chin, forehead, eyes): Katerina's precision is unmatched. She knows exactly how to create a smooth, lifted, and refreshed look while keeping everything completely natural. Filler (lips, chin, and facial balancing): I can't say enough about how beautifully she's enhanced my features. The results are subtle yet impactful. I love how balanced and youthful my features are after the injections. People are shocked every time I admit I've had filler, which is a huge testament to Katerina's skills! The results are so natural! CO2 Laser: This treatment was the final touch that took my skin to another level. My texture has improved so much -- it's smoother, tighter, and truly glows. I've been less self-conscious about going natural without makeup, and feel more confident with my skin. Katerina has such a gift for making you feel both cared for and confident. I completely trust her artistry and expertise, and I recommend her to everyone I know. Working with her has been one of the best decisions I've made for myself! Thank you Katerina!

Finally a location on this side of town! I've been to the north beach location in the past and was…read morepsyched to find one closer. Happened to be their first day. Matt was terrific. The space is neat, and right in the middle of cow hollow / union. In and out in 5 mins. Instant report as well :) Would def come again!

A long time fan and customer of BodySpec. I used to go to the Broadway location and was super…read moreexcited when Union St opened -- very close to my gym and home. The two techs in here are fabulous, they are efficient, friendly, warm, professional and clearly very passionate about health and wellness. They genuinely care and make for a really positive experience. My small feedback on where BodySpec (corporate) could improve is that they seem to have switched policies and it's unclear from their comms and marketing that you lose the credit if you can no longer make the appointment. That and their customer support team (email and phone) is VERY slow / unresponsive and a 180 from the warmth and professionalism of the techs in Union St!