Tammy is an amazing nutritionist and health coach. She…read morehelped me get my blood pressure and weight back to normal from a dangerous high level. Within 3 months I lost 30 pounds and reduced the dangers of stroke. Her program has got my health back on a good track. I highly recommend Marin Nutrition and Health for your wellness coaching. GD

You will not regret signing up - it's worth every penny. I started the new year with a goal of…read morebeing kinder to my body and went looking for a nutritionist to help me get on a track that I could maintain forever. It was tempting to just do one of the many fad diets out there - whole30, keto, etc - but I wanted to treat this seriously in hopes that it would really stick (as opposed to just a month of doing something aggressively, then falling back into my old ways). After seeing Tammy, I lost the last 10 pounds of baby weight I had been carrying around, lowered my blood pressure, BMI and body fat, increased my hydration levels, and lost a full 1.5 inches in my waist. More importantly, her lessons really sunk in - I'm officially out of the program and am still carrying on strong. I've even converted my husband, dad, and step-mom too! Overall, the experience wasn't as tough as I thought it'd be. If you're genuinely wanting to make a change, this will work for you. One additional piece that helped me - when Tammy recommended supplements to go along with the program, I went to our nearby vitamin shop and ended up talking with the pharmacist who helped explain the supplements and give her thoughts as well. I found it super helpful to have multiple viewpoints. Thanks Tammy!

To meet Simone is like taking a breath of fresh healthy air. She will truly help you to continue,…read moretweak or change your lifestyle! She is an amazing person. Truly the real deal, kind and above all a knowledgeable, gifted practitioner of Ayurvedic medicine.

I've been seeing Simone at Marin Ayurveda for about three years. I've worked with Ayurvedic…read moreconsultants and doctors in Bali and India to change my diet and lifestyle habits and do panchakarma. After working with a few people in the Bay Area trying to find the right person, I'm so grateful I found Simone. She's knowledgable, kind and a true healer. She's developed her love and understanding of Ayurveda to make it work in our modern lifestyle (especially in the Bay Area where eating out is the norm), this quality is so important if you are making permanent, ongoing lifestyle changes. Simone's understanding and explanation of things has been critical in being able to sustain my changes as well as having somewhere to go to "reset" when I've completely gone off track. I recently did a panchakarma with Simone and her PK partner Tanya and it was amazing. One of the best I've had anywhere in the world. I was uncomfortable at first doing the prep for it by myself at home, but Simone was there every step of the way guiding me on email and checking in daily. I think having done it a couple of times before, I was ready to take the initiative to make changes at home before and after the treatments. It was much easier than I expected. During the treatments, Tanya had a lovely place for me to stay, they cooked for me and I felt totally nurtured and supported. I felt amazing afterward. It was just the reset I needed. I highly recommend seeing Simone if you want to incorporate Ayurvedic treatments and changes into your lifestyle. She's a wealth of knowledge as well as an experienced practitioner and her practice comes from the heart.

Heather's kindness and wisdom shine through in her practice, making her a truly personable and…read moreeffective guide.

I found Heather through a friend who was in her birthing class. She sounded perfect for someone…read morelike me who was working on getting pregnant naturally. I did her Pyramid Fasting program for two months, which completely upended my relationship with food, in the best possible way. I feel that this is an incredible tool to have throughout my life to use whenever it is needed. Our meetings were very meaningful and Heather was always available to me whenever I needed help. She is very real and asks questions that lead to interesting answers. I highly recommend her to anyone who is interested in exploring Ayurveda as a path to healing.

The moment I stepped into Kate's wellness office, I felt a sense of calm. I described my reasons…read morefor seeking acupuncture and it immediately became apparent she has a deep knowledge base of Ayurvedic remedies. The acupuncture treatment, which I will continue has had a positive effect on my health. After the treatment, Kate sent me a follow up email with recommendations for herbal remedies and some movement to incorporate into my life. This was the best experience I've had with an acupuncturist and Ayurveda person. Highly recommend!!

Kate's vast knowledge of Ayurveda, herbal formulas, and acupuncture have made Village Acupuncture…read moreand Ayurveda an incomparable and essential tool for both me and my family. As a mother of three boys, I am often frazzled and divided into many different directions. However, yesterday I had an incredible in-car acupuncture session that deeply restored me and allowed me to sleep and heal. After texting Kate a picture of my tongue from my car, she appeared with her acupuncture needles in a mask and apron full of treatment needles, I stretched out in my passenger seat. Both of us in masks, Kate was professional and gave me a 25 minute session of much-needed peace and quiet as the needles went to work, restoring my chi. When Kate reappeared, I almost cried that the session was over. My nervous system felt grounded, my once-pinched and deep-lined face now completely relaxed. Truly a necessary and now-vital component of my self-care regimen during this time, Village Acupuncture is an essential tool to help me and my fmaintain balance and wholeness during a particularly challenging time both personally and globally.

I honestly came to see Willie Victor to see if she could help me lose weight. At 41, and after…read morestruggling with diet, body image and having tried every single diet known to mankind, I figured I would try a professional. After running tests on many things, we found out I was not absorbing vitamins, have high cholesterol, low thyroid, dangerously low resting blood sugar and gut issues. YAY! Just kidding. Not about that list though. I had no idea there were so many things going on (besides my diet) that were contributing to my low energy and absolute inability to lose weight anymore. There seemed to be nothing I could do. But Willie convinced me otherwise. We even did tests to find food sensitivities and the foods that cause the most inflammation for me. I was not surprised the 2 main offenders are dairy and gluten. Creating a food plan that worked for me would be painful and a grieving process...no joke. The reason it took me this long to even get to Willie is that I did not want to give up pizza and I did not want to invest the work and time I knew it would take to find a good balance with food and to achieve my optimum body weight. BUT...I did. Almost 5 months into working with her, I finally feel like I am in a rhythm. For the first time in my life I do not feel like I am on a diet. I eat a massive variety of foods, I cook more, I plan better for the week and I set myself up for success day in and day out, with healthy snacks that work for me (and sometimes I do eat pizza). I don't count calories ..I simply eat the foods that make me feel good and healthy. As time goes by, I miss the foods I dumped, less and less. When I do choose to indulge on those dumped foods I feel bloated, sometimes nauseated and really, really tired. It also takes me a few days to feel my energy go back up again...so most of the time, it isn't worth it. I've lost around a pound a week, which felt really frustrating at first. A yo yo dieter, I often starved myself or lost a ton of water weight in the beginning of diets (which is really bad for you of course), so I would lose weight on the scale, fast. This time, I am actually losing weight for real and gaining muscle as I exercise and make that more of a routine as well. I have learned through Wille that with my particular body, the whole fasting thing and these long breaks between meals was hurting me and setting me up for disaster over and over. I have learned so much from Willie about taking care of myself and eating frequently in a way that 1. I don't think about or obsess about food so much. 2. I don't feel deprived. 3. I finally feel like I am living the cliché that I have made a "lifestyle" change. 4. Cravings for specific foods have all but disappeared. The only thing that brings them back is hormones sometimes or if something really emotional happens. And now I am better at identifying those feelings so I don't have to eat them. So..it's not perfect, but it is so much better. I feel that most of us know what the best eating plan is for us...we just don't want to let go of the foods that give us the most comfort. And maybe you won't have to..but finding out exactly what my unique body needed and where I could thrive the most, changed my life for the better. I am so grateful for Willie and as we come to a close of the program I am working with her, I plan to just segue to individual sessions once every few weeks to check in and continue to receive her support and guidance, because she is that good. If you are finally ready to let go and face the fact that you can have the body you want and you can have the energy level you want..and you can be healthy through focus, dedication, education and hard work, I would highly recommend Willie Victor.

Willie is amazing. She cares a great deal about helping you…read moreget to the bottom of whatever ails you and getting you back on the path to wellness. She is incredibly knowledgeable and has helped me so much with figuring out how to get my digestion back on track after an extremely difficult battle with sibo. She takes the time to really listen to you and her many years of experience clearly show in her ability to help diagnose your condition. She has an amazing armory of herbs and supplements and enzymes etc that really work, and she is up to date on the latest information and studies on health and nutrition. I am so happy that I was referred to Willie. After almost a year of special diets and eliminations and medications and breath tests, I am finally feeling better, and my digestion is finally back to normal. I wholeheartedly recommend Willie Victor and Essentials for Health.

Jenny is the sine qua non of physical therapists! She embodies the perfect balance of professional…read moreexpertise, warm personal touch, and natural empathy. She has worked with me and most of my family members, and whether young or old, knee or shoulder, she had the right formula for each of us. She will be your perfect partner to plan, implement and stay on track for whatever healing journey you are on.

Many years of running and soccer had left my knees in pretty bad shape - it only took Jennifer a…read morefew months to eliminate the pain almost completely. Her knowledge is second to none, and her understanding of different sports and the motions they involve make her an invaluable help when trying to recover from essentially any injury. She is patient, caring, and empathetic. Will review the results with you, listen to feedback, and adapt her routines to your personal needs. FANTASTIC!

I went to Judy in 2007 with longstanding health problems. She took a complete inventory of my…read morecondition and helped me tailor a nutrition plan that has made me feel a thousand times better. She works with folks who want to lose weight or find a dietary complement to medical treatment for chronic conditions. She's also good at giving encouragement when you need it. She doesn't take insurance, but is well worth the money. "Coach for Whole Health," her motto, is complete truth.

My acupuncturist recommended Judy Burgio to me. I had worked with different nutritionist in the…read morepast, but thought I give it another try. Judy has a different approach. She works very thorough, and careful. She did not send me home with a bag full of expensive supplements. We did different tests and Judy knew well what treatments to choose once the results had arrived. I followed her recommendations and started to feel better within a week. Since then, my health is continuing to improve. I have more energy, and I am in a better mood. Judy charges for the time you actually spend with her, which is a very fair deal.

Working with Parand was one of the best decisions I have ever made. She built my body back after…read morehaving 2 kids. I am now stronger than I have ever been in my life and I am grateful to her each time pick up my baby, or carry my toddler on my back. I am back to doing the activates I enjoy without worrying about getting hurt. She is very knowledgeable, her classes are always different and fun and she has a great energy. The expense was a lot for me, and I considered other options. But her expertise, the accountability, and the personalized sessions were 100% worth it. The North Bay has gained a treasure!

I highly recommend Parand as a fitness coach, if you are looking to become more active or find new…read moreways to be active. When I first started working out with Parand, I had exercised sporadically over the years but nothing really stuck. My scheduled work-outs with her helped me get into the best shape of my life and begin to incorporate fitness as a regular and ongoing habit. Over this time, I also lost about 20 pounds and significantly increased my overall strength and flexibility. In the beginning, I took private classes as honestly I felt too uncoordinated and out of shape to work out in front of other people. Over time, I then graduated to her group classes. Both formats I enjoyed and found helpful. Parand has a wide repertoire of workouts, and it's always interesting. Parand is also just a lovely human being. It was always great to catch up with her during my classes. If you are trying to find new ways to be active, I really recommend starting with Parand as a first step.