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

Marisol is truly one of the most genuine, kind, caring, knowledgeable, and thoughtful health…read moreprofessionals I have ever had the pleasure of working with. What sets Marisol apart is how deeply she listens, how much she genuinely cares, and her ability to look beyond the obvious to help you understand what may really be going on. Her knowledge, compassion, and commitment to helping people feel their best are exceptional. The gut/brain axis is very real. She will help you better understand it and the importance it has on your life. If you've been struggling with health issues, haven't been able to find answers, or simply want someone who will take the time to truly listen and understand YOU, I cannot recommend Marisol enough. Meeting with her could be one of the best decisions you make for your future health and well-being. Five stars without hesitation.

Marisol Kim, Dietician and Functional Medicine professional is patient, kind and incredibly…read moreknowledgeable and has helped me change my diet so it is less inflammatory and lose weight! I feel so much better after an 8-month engagement! For years I have dealt with skin rashes, bloating, digestive issues which no physician has been able to help me with, with Marisol guidance I saw improvement in 3 months. I will continue to check in with her as I work toward further improving my familial high cholesterol numbers and the impact of menopause. And did I mention that my clothes are fitting me again!!! Thank you Marisol.

I've had the privilege of working with Kelsey for over a year, and I don't know where to begin…read moreexpressing my gratitude. From our initial consultation, Kelsey met me where I was, putting me at ease with her empathy and understanding. Since then, she has continuously provided invaluable education and encouraged realistic, personalized, and incremental changes that we built on over time. I genuinely look forward to our meetings because working with Kelsey feels like having both a personal coach and a cheerleader by my side. Kelsey, I cannot thank you enough for everything!

Kelsey is an absolutely amazing nutritionist and person! I had a negative experience with another…read morenutritionist and was so lucky to find a caring, competent and flexible thought partner like Kelsey. She is less rigid and formulaic in her approach which I love. I'm a crazy person in collecting data and having tons of questions especially after using a CGM to manage my diet these last few months. Kelsey met me where I am and was willing to accommodate all of my questions and challenging nature in the area of food. Given how sensitive food can be and the emotions here, I realize that competence mattered but also chemistry and ethos. Kelsey's positive nature as well as her willingness to go above and beyond to address my concerns is really impressive. I highly recommend her and already made my wife connect with her. So nothing but positive things to say here!!

Update - I have been working with Emily C for almost 4 years now and she has made the biggest…read moredifference in my view of myself and how I live my everyday life. Her impact starts at food and nourishment but goes so far beyond it, as she really understands that so many aspects of my life as a whole contribute to how I eat and my relationship with food and my body. She truly meets you where you are at and I cannot recommend her enough to anyone struggling with body image and food related issues.

Maddy Hughes, RD, has an incredible wealth of knowledge, compassion, and resources for her clients…read more She is passionate and dedicated to helping her clients achieve peace with their food choices and their body image. I highly recommend her.

I've been getting weekly personal training sessions with James Coca for a little over a year now…read moreand it's been a really worthwhile experience. I went in with some lingering injuries to my lower back and right shoulder, so James started me out the first month or two slowly with a focus on strengthening those areas before advancing to heavier weights and exercises. My primary goal was to gain strength and some muscle, but I also wanted to do some tailored strength training for my tennis game, and James diligently created and continually customized workouts each week to help me progress in those areas. He also has a great personality, which makes the training sessions fun and something to look forward to each week. As part of the personal training package, I also have access to free group classes and testing (DEXA scans, VO2 Max tests), and I've really enjoyed the Tuesday Hyrox class with Donovan and the Sunday Circuits class with Elijah. I've also now gotten two DEXA scans (9 months apart), which has shown that I've increased my muscle mass by 5 pounds while lowering my body fat percentage. In addition to seeing myself lift heavier weights over time, it's also great to be able to quantify the change in body composition as well. Overall, it's not cheap, but with the targeted training and extra access to group classes and perks, it feels like great value for the cost. I've never had a personal trainer before, and I'm glad I started last year even if it meant cutting down on expenses elsewhere - it's increased my accountability to my health goals, and that feels like a great investment!

I've been training with Brandon Tran for almost 2 years now, and am by far at the peak physical…read morefitness I've ever been in my life (strength, injury resistance, cardiovascular health, flexibility, skill with movement, and mental discipline). If you commit fully, you will get results.

I worked with my therapist Jessica Daniel for almost 3 years via The Connective. I am deeply…read moreappreciative of the work that I was able to do with Jessica over this time, and I believe it has helped me immeasurably to get to a positive place in my life today. Jessica's style was perfect for me. Her attentive listener, thoughtful and knowledgeable feedback, insightful suggestions and sharing of resources, and her gentle but focused encouragement, all contributed to my progress as I climbed out of a deep hole which had previously seemed inescapable. I have a revitalized passion for life and I owe much of it to the work I did with Jessica., who always kept my long term goals in mind and took every effort to provide a warm space to work in. I am so thankful for Jessica's approach, the space and support provided, and her holistic sense of what I needed in a given session. The knowledge and habits I have developed as a result of Jessica's care and support have made a huge difference in my life. Coming to the Connective was a wonderful development for me and I am forever appreciative of my time with Jessica. I feel ready to continue my journey and excited to continue my progress with the insights I have gleaned about myself, my relationships with others, and my outlook on life. As insurance did not cover our sessions, I paid totally out of pocket. That is the only reason why I am withdrawing from therapy; the sessions were worth the price, but my financial realities mean I need to take a break from The Connective. The fact that I stayed with the Connective for so long evidences that I found the experience truly helpful and rewarding. I would not hesitate to recommend this organization in general and Jessica in particular. Thank you!

I had a good consultation with Madison that inspired me to give up Noom and try intuitive eating…read more Within just a few days, I feel (and weigh) lighter and happier. Thank you for the meeting.

Maggie has been an awesome trainer. Just when I start to get used to a routine she changes it up to…read moremake it more challenging. As a lady with lifting goals, she's really supportive about me using heavier weights and always encourages me to push myself. We talk a lot about food during our sessions, and her knowledge of a plant-based diet has helped me be a better home cook! I'm proud to say that I'm more conscious of my meat and dairy intake, and it's made a big difference in how I feel day to day.

Maggie has seriously changed my life in more ways than she realizes. Since I started doing virtual…read moreworkouts and nutrition work with her, I've felt much more energetic and have started forming lasting healthy habits. I'm in the best shape I have ever been in, all thanks to Maggie! I was at first nervous about how effective personal training would be in a virtual setting but Maggie gives me great points on my posture all the time and we haven't run into any issues for being virtual. Rather I've appreciated doing workouts in the comfort of my home without needing to go anywhere. I would highly recommend working with Maggie for your health and fitness

I have been working with Cathy for over 20 years now and she has always been very insightful with…read moreher supplement recommendations and nutrition insights. I get my blood work and done through her every 6 months and she always reviews the details in length with me and tweaks the supplement recommendations based on the results. She also flags any issue I need to discuss with my PCP. I highly recommend her services.

Cathy goes above and beyond to help her clients live better through nutrition. She goes very much…read morein depth & looks at every detail to help improve several problems. She is very through!

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.

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.