I paid $2,500 cash (my medical FSA). I asked only to use the services as far as this would take me. The Manager said I need to sign a contract to receive the advertised rate. He did a hard sell, but promised that I could cancel at any time and that my Amex would never be charged. I was told that the manager would input a note on the account to cancel automatically before the money ran out, that was a bold face lie.
One day the receptionist told me that there was not enough money on the account and that the AMex would be charged, I said no that I would pay the difference in cash and that I wished to ensure that the account was cancelled. He said I need to provide cancellation in writing. So I returned two days later and I handed the desk person a letter stating that I would no longer be using the services- In addition I now was having heart palpitations from the cocktail of 4 pills they gave me. My General doctor recommended that I stop the diet immediately, as soon as I stopped I gained the weight back and then some.
They continued to charge my Amex and I did not realize it for 3 months. I contacted Amex who contacted Persona about the dispute, they never returned their calls. After providing Amex with a copy of the contract and my cancellation notice and proof that I had not used the services in the months charged, Amex ruled in my favor and reversed the charges.
I called Persona repeatedly and sent an email with a copy of the cancellation notice. They never responded. While I was on Vacation in July, almost a year later, and they sent me a notification of delinquency to my credit report. Now I have a non-payment judgement for $875.00 for services I never received as I never returned to the offices in September, November or December. And they never spoke to me or American Express. And I have no recourse other than to pay the money to correct my credit report.
They seem to care more about the money than the patient. The pills they give can be dangerous according to my General Doctor.
Advice Do not sign their contract at the office, take it home and read it. Have your General Doctor review the meds they are providing before taking them. It is expensive and they treat everyone the same regardless of your medical history. The doctor that saw me was a retired OBGYN, who never even asked me how I was feeling. When I told him about my heart palpitations, insomnia and my nausea after the second month, he discounted it as normal. The insomnia, nausea and palpitations became so bad that I ended up at my General Doctor. I would not recommend them. read more