Valens Medical Institute

Thank you Karla for all the help you have given me during the past 6 weeks. Before I had a chance to work with you and Dr. Curtis, I really didn't have much clue on why my weight would get stuck on the plateau. I really appreciate the support and education which you have patiently went over with me. I really feel good and so much more energetic on the wide variety of meal plans which you have designed for me. I love it that I am no longer craving and yet losing weight. This was a great investment for myself and I have since referred two of my friends hoping they will benefit as much as I have. Karla, thanks again for being there for me, empowering me to take charge of my health. You are awesome! Katie S more

I decided to tag along with a friend who was in the program two month ago. Since they were offering a free two week trial, decided I had nothing to lose (except my extra weight!) Finished their free trial and lost 9 lbs. Had about another 40 more to go so decided to do their discounted 10 week program (I like it more than the monthly option). So far another 5 weeks in and lost total of 24.7 lbs. My body fat so far drop 11%. The thing I like the best was my energy level which is fantastic. Overall very friendly staff. Love Kim (the manager) who really was personable and answer any questions I had. I really liked their lectures on Saturday morning which focused on a lot of practical tips on educating me on long term lifestyle changes. Hoping to reach my goal real soon! Pros: Staff, lectures (particularly exercise related ones), waiting room is large and comfy Cons: none so far! more

My trainer Craig recommended I join Valens to try to lose by belly fat. While I work really hard with my exercise, the nutrition and food choices are probably something needing lots of work. I love the fact that nutrition regimen which they designed for me allowed me to still enjoy food I like. My waist size has gone down from 38 to 33 so far (My goal is to get to 30). The best part is that the docs and dietitian Karla are focused on answering my question during my weekly visit. I'd highly recommend the Valens Program to anyone who needs that extra encouragement to live a healthier and happier lifestyle. -Jason Pros: Health lectures, ambience Cons: so far so good more

I have been to other weight loss programs and clinics previously but this is a really unique weight-loss program where you get attention from specialized medical doctors every week. They really educate you on the process of LOSING THE RIGHT TYPE OF WEIGHT TO KEEP IT OFF. It really works and people have told me that I LOOK GREAT and healthy after I joined the program. I meet with their team every week and they are very supportive and really tried to work with me through my cravings and "hunger attacks" so I don't fall off the wagon. By the way, they have a beautiful facility which is very welcoming!! Pros: It's personalized. Individual attention. Knowledgeable and friendly staff. more

Really educational and unique experience so far. I initially heard about the program through a friend. After the new year, part of my resolution (seems likely yearly) was to lose weight and found out that my friend lost about 14 lbs in 3 weeks and thought I would give a try myself. I have now been in the program for 9 weeks and have lost 31.4 pounds. The thing I enjoy the most the the way the friendly staff really paid attention to my needs. I knew it was different when I got a phone call middle of my first week from the doctor to personally ask me how I was doing and whether I had any questions. Can't say this has happened before. I talk to Karla the dietitian as well as Sherri the behavioral therapist weekly and it has really helped with my eating related to stress and anxiety. Thank you girls for helping me so much with my diet and more importantly educating me on ways to healthier eating and lifestyle! Pros: Educational lectures, Karla the dietitian, Very good tasting meal replacements Cons: First visit kind of hard to locate address more

Was sort of skeptical initially with all the diet programs out there. Met the physicians at a health fair they did with my company 3 months ago. Decided to give them a try since they were offering free fat analysis and consultation at the time. I had about 35 pounds or so to lose but unforunately I love to eat. My biggest problem was always weight fluctuation and what to do once I get the weight off. I am 42 now and have tried different programs over the years. The biggest problem is with my snacking during the day time (I usually eat a pretty healthy dinner). I had lost about 10 pounds myself but had difficulty losing rest of the weight. I spend about 75 minutes with the doctor and dietitian on my first visit and after analyzing my fat composition and some lab tests, they designed a diet plan for me which incorporated Italian food (my fav!) along with meal replacements. I have found the their foods to be filling and quite satisfying. Visitng with the counsultants and dietitian once a week helped me to focus on my eating, as well as other apects of my health. I felt that these let me have control over my eating and also gave me the flexibility to change if I went out of town or had an occasion to eat out. I also really like the lecture session which talked about all sorts of health related topics. From week to week, I worked on what I felt I could do that week. I have lost 23 pounds the past 2.5 months. Since I have lost the weight, I really enjoyed positive comments from my family and friends. I am now doing their weight maintenance program. So far very good; we will see how that goes! -Jenn Pros: Staff, Ambience, Individual Service Cons: Parking, more