JumpstartMD

Here is why i am giving this 2 stars. I signed up and have learned a lot. However, much of what is advertised as included in the price does not exist. For example. they say there is medication, (appetite suppressant). Because I don’t qualify (because I am not obese) I don’t get any prescribed. This was not told to me until AFTERward, yet, I am still paying the same price as others.
Secondly, the website/​advertising touts there are seminars/​classes. There is ONE class left before the end of the year. All the others on the website do not exist anymore, and when i called, they stated they are not going to be offering these any longer. I would expect that I should get a reduced rate since they are falsely advertising and have left pricing in place for services that are no longer available. Which– you would not know until after you signed up!
This program is expensive– so buyer beware.

I’ve been going to Jumpstart now for a month and a half and am pretty happy with the program. I know that with a program like this, clients experiences can be really affected by the individual staff members. So I’d like to give 5 stars and a glowing recommendation to Zoey (may be wrong spelling) Davis. She is an excellent nutrionist and wellness coach and has always given me true empathetic support, as well as excellent suggestions on keeping on track. I really appreciate and recommend her!

I feel like the two poor previous reviews were speaking about a totally different location. I agree with S.H. Everyone at the Piedmont JMD has been the best, from the receptionist to the nutritionists to the clinician. I could absolutely not have gotten this far without their amazing support.
I joined JMD about 18 weeks and 23 lbs. ago and for the first time — EVER — I have stuck to the program and believe I can reach my goal. I am a habitual quitter when it comes to diet programs. I join, go to one meeting, then quit. But with JMD, I don’t get annoyed with group meetings or fake, processed food. It is real food choices, with real help on nutrition. I actually look forward to my weekly weigh-​in and one-​on-​one session. I never thought that could happen! Even if it wasn’t a great weigh-​in, I always come away with a new tool or strategy that makes it worth going. No lectures or scoldings. Thanks Piedmont JMD — couldn’t have done this without you.

This has been a delightful and highly supportive place to work towards healthier eating and lower weight. So far 9 weeks in and 16 pounds lost. JMD is an honest, professional, medical environment, not a cult or a cheerleading establishment and I appreciate that. I would like to politely disagree with the other reviewer who complained of harsh treatment. It is difficult to lose weight, at least for me, and I appreciate the supportive environment, thoughtful advice and kindness of the staff.

I had a terrible experience today. I used to go to the Walnut Creek office changed to Piedmont. They are not as friendly. Also today my blood pressure was up and this happened before the counselor did not take into consideration the stress I have have had for the past few weeks.
I have been a patient since June 2012 but today I quit I don’t like to be lectured I am an adult.