Healthy 4 Life Nutrition

Dorothy is a wonderful nutritionist and a wealth of information! All of her advice comes backed with research, which I truly appreciate! She's helping me manage some long-term health issues with small changes to diet and lifestyle -- since I starting seeing her a few months ago, I've identified several foods that are problems for me, redefined healthy eating for myself, and lost a few pounds. She is very easy to talk to and I would recommend her services for anyone looking to improve their relationship with food, lose some weight in a healthy way, or manage chronic health concerns. Give her a call! More...

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Dorothy has helped me soMuch with improving my lifestyle goals and helping me lose weight. She is knowledgeable in the field of nutrition and medicine. What I love most about her is her compassion towards my struggles around weight management. If I ever sent her a text with a quick question she responded right Away. I'm so happy with the care I received and I refer her to allMyFriends and family!!!! More...

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After two pregnancies and a history of emotional eating, the pounds really tack on over time. Dorothy has given me the tools I need to make healthier eating choices, even in seemingly impossible situations. She's more than a nutritionist; she's a counselor for what is underneath the problem. Once I began utilizing her suggestions and making the choices she recommended, my health has improved greatly. I no longer need high blood pressure medication and since July of 2015, I am down 32 pounds... AND I HAVE KEPT IT OFF! If you're serious about being the best version of yourself and need some gentle, but effective and compassionate advice from a knowledgeable expert, Dorothy Bernard IS YOUR NUTRITIONIST!Love yourself enough to invest in your future with her guiding you to make better choices in your diet! More...

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After two pregnancies and a history of emotional eating, the pounds really tack on over time. Dorothy has given me the tools I need to make healthier eating choices, even in seemingly impossible situations.

She's more than a nutritionist; she's a counselor for what is underneath the problem. Once I began utilizing her suggestions and making the choices she recommended, my health has improved greatly. I no longer need high blood pressure medication and since July of 2015, I am down 32 pounds... AND I HAVE KEPT IT OFF!

If you're serious about being the best version of yourself and need some gentle, but effective and compassionate advice from a knowledgeable expert, Dorothy Bernard IS YOUR NUTRITIONIST!

Love yourself enough to invest in your future with her guiding you to make better choices in your diet! More...

Reviewed on Google Maps

I decided it was time to make a big life change in my eating habits. We all know the basics of eating right but what I really needed were realistic solutions that fit my lifestyle. She took a big picture approach of my health and lifestyle and offered practical solutions as opposed to simply giving cookie cutter diet advice. Dorothy has shown me a much better way to eat and created an eating regimen that works for me.My body has never felt better! She has helped me take the stress out of eating and I actually enjoy food MORE now following her recommendations than my previous anything goes approach. If you are serious about making a change in your eating, I highly suggest you invest in her counseling! More...

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I saw Dorothy 6 months ago because I have chronic migraines, digestive problems and I'm tired a lot. I'm thin, extremely active and pretty healthy in general but despite eating well I was still having problems. Dorothy really helped me fine tune my diet and uncovered some eating habits and foods that were at the root of my problems and would never have figured out myself. She had me keep a food journal, gave me some great recipes and lots of helpful hand outs. I also really appreciated that she wrote notes about the visit and what I should be doing and gave me a copy. I love that! She's very organized and has a warm calming presence. Since I'm on the anxious, restless side she was just what I needed. She also gave me some meditation tips! Im happy to report that my migraines are down from a debilitating 4x a week to a tolerable once or twice a month. Also if I stick to what she recommends me eating I don't have stomach aches. I highly highly recommend her. More...

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I am a healthy eater and consumer and know more than the average bird about nutrition. But having gained a lot of weight from medication for my chronic autoimmune disorder, I had plateau'd and needed an expert's help. You'd think that would be easy enough to find in Los Angeles, right? Wrong. I found a million people who call themselves nutritionists who are skinny and give you the standard "don't eat carbs" routine. Thanks, I already knew that. I found another million who say "You have to work out, let me put you through your paces in my personal training business." Upselling bugs me. And I found another million who CLAIM to have understanding of medical conditions, but when you arrive for the appointment and get to your specific condition, they say that they once treated a person with fibromyalgia. Sorry for the person but not at all helpful for me. So I had more or less given up but an integrative physician referred me to Dorothy and she has been great. She is honest without being condescending or making you feel self-conscious about anything, not your weight, appearance, level of fitness, good or bad choices you have made up until that moment. She has given me real tools, real goals, and reasonable expectations. Although she offers a wide range of services and testing, there was absolutely no upselling or pressure. Dorothy impressed me with her vast knowledge of medical conditions and different lifestyles. I am extremely happy with Dorothy and plan to work with her for a long time. More...

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I was referred to Healthy 4 Life by my Gastroenterologist. I have IBS and after one visit with Dorothy, she was able to give me an excellent dietary plan that I could totally live with. She spent sooo much time with me. I can truly tell that she cares about her patients. After 3 visits with her, I already feel 100% better. I would refer Dorothy to anyone with health problems. More...

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I've been working with Dorothy for my Gastro health and after years of severe discomfort and confusion she has helped me finally begin to feel normal again. What I love most about Dorothy is her explanations and ability to educate me on why this is happening and how to resolve it for the future. She is so compassionate towards her clients and I really trust her expert advice. Not only does she provide you with a ton of information and materials to help you better understand what is going on, she really facilitates the process, making it much easier to navigate a rather confusing diet and has made me love food again. I am so thankful for my work and time with her! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

I loved working with Dorothy at Nutrition 4 Life! I was looking for advice on making better choices every day, rather than just losing weight. With her help, I learned strategies for squeezing more veggies into my diet that, thankfully, don't require much time in the kitchen. Dorothy was of course knowledgeable but also fun to talk to and encouraging. She's definitely someone I'd suggest to friends. More...

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Dorothy helped me navigate a very daunting elimination diet based on new allergy findings. I had to change my entire diet due to allergies. I could not have done it without her. I've never felt better in my life, and I lost over 20 pounds within 4 months. I no longer feel bloated, lethargic, and can digest everything I eat. Thank you Dorothy for making me feel human again! More...

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Dorothy has changed my life. In the short time I have been seeing her, she has opened my eyes to a healthier way of eating, which has allowed me to maintain a more balanced relationship with food. I have learned how frequently to eat, portion control, and what foods should be paired together for optimal weight management. Dorothy not only helps me make smarter food choices, but also talks to me about WHY I am making certain decisions. Knowing I can open up to her about stress or various life circumstances makes me feel like I am working with a friend, and I have felt 100% comfortable with Dorothy since day 1.  She makes me feel understood and supported whenever I step into her office, and with her guidance I have reached a healthy, happy and confident place.  Thank you, Dorothy-- I am so lucky to have found you! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

Dorothy is a wonderful person and a wonderful Nutritionist. I felt so comfortable with her. She is here to help you with your goals, not sell you products. She told me that she does not have a secret pill that can help me. All I needed to do is tweak few things, and the body will respond, and that is what I did.  I lost my weight and gained my confidence. Dorothy is a very special person, and a joy to work with. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

I love Dorothy's work. I have been seeing her for the past few weeks, but I already can feel the difference. She is very committed to help you to lose weight and be healthy. What I most love about her is that she does not have a special diet, she just helps you  to find what is best for your body. And it workssssss!!!! I have lost 7 pounds in 20 days and I am not starving myself at all. I have learned to like vegetables, and different types of fruits just because of the way she explains it, and her suggestions as to how to  eat. Plus she has a great  understanding  about diseases, which really helps me since I am pre diabetic . I am also dealing with hormonal  issues.  So, if you need someone who  is not just a simple nutritionist, but  someone who goes  to the next level,  then I would recommend Dorothy's work since she sees human beings as a whole and not as  separate parts. Andreia Brancagliao More...

Reviewed on Yelp

Learning to eat healthy to save my life. As I aged, managing my food calories became important.So, I needed to change my eating habits to lose weight and and become more healthy one step at a time. Dorthy gently helped me to change my eating habits to manage my food consumption for now and into the future. More...

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Dorothy has helped change my health in a way I could never do before. I am so grateful for her guidance and expertise. My problems with Fibromyalgia and migraines are so much better. I did not realize that I had intolerances to several types food. Now I feel clear headed for the first time in 30 years. Now my parents have been seeing Dorothy and she has helped improve their healt as well. More...

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I don't even know where to start in thanking Dorothy from Healthy by Design. For the past 3 years, I've seen quite a handful of health professionals due to my health, and I'd have to say that Dorothy has been by far the most caring, attentive, and knowledgeable dietitian yet. For the past few months, she's helped me see how countless factors in our lives can influence our diet. And even though life maybe difficult with minimal choices, we have at least one choice, and that's what we put in our mouths. So now I'm currently learning about how food can affect our bodies physically, emotionally, and mentally. Not only will Dorothy give you her honest opinion and top notch dietary advice, but she'll also listen to you. She'll take the time to listen and consider your life situations in order to make the appropriate accomodations in your diet. I'm pleased to say that my body's getting the best guidance and fuel that it finally deserves. Whether you're looking to lose weight, identify food sensitivity/intolerance, a healthier lifestyle, or whatever maybe the case, look no more cause Dorothy's your girl. She'll be your friend, life coach, and dietitian with tons of love as she is with me. Thank you Dorothy! :) More...

Reviewed on Yelp

wow, i can see why this place gets 5 stars from all of their reviewers. i literally JUST got off the phone with stacy and can say, I'm really impressed with her knowledge and professionalism.  we spoke for about 5 minutes and she reviewed all of the items that they would cover in the initial consultation as well as the follow up meetings. we discussed a bit of my health history and it was very refreshing to speak to someone who was willing to share their knowledge but at the same time wasn't trying to push a sale.  i really really hate businesses where i feel forced to decide right then and there whether i want to sign up for a service.  i'm more of a ruminator, i definitely need my time to think.  i'm going in for my physical this weekend and am leaning towards coming into healthy by design for the initial consultation. definitely seems worth it! More...

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I've been going to Dorothy for about 3 months now because I found out I was gluten intolerant and I had no idea how to change my diet. She has been beyond helpful. The first couple appointments she went through everything I should stay away from and what foods have gluten "hidden" in them. Now that I've got the gluten intolerance under control I've been focused on eating small meals regularly, exercising regularly, and taking the vitamins Dorothy recommends. She gives you a booklet to write down everything you eat and drink, the vitamins you take, and how much exercise you do. Even though it is a pain, it is so helpful to write everything down. What I've really gotten from seeing Dorothy is a new perspective on food and exercise. Before I found out I was gluten intolerant I ate whatever I wanted and didn't bother exercising. I wasn't gaining weight, but I was "skinny fat." Now that I know how food affects my body, which is what Dorothy taught me, I'm much better at choosing healthy meals and snacks that won't upset my stomach or spike my blood sugar. Also, I've been going to the gym regularly to lower my body fat percentage. I can honestly say that I couldn't have made this change without Dorothy's help. She gave me the motivation, guidance, and the tools to live a healthier life. More...

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I've been going to Dorothy for about 3 months now because I found out I was gluten intolerant and I had no idea how to change my diet. She has been beyond helpful. The first couple appointments she went through everything I should stay away from and what foods have gluten ""hidden"" in them. Now that I've got the gluten intolerance under control I've been focused on eating small meals regularly, exercising regularly, and taking the vitamins Dorothy recommends. She gives you a booklet to write down everything you eat and drink, the vitamins you take, and how much exercise you do. Even though it is a pain, it is so helpful to write everything down. What I've really gotten from seeing Dorothy is a new perspective on food and exercise. Before I found out I was gluten intolerant I ate whatever I wanted and didn't bother exercising. I wasn't gaining weight, but I was ""skinny fat."" Now that I know how food affects my body, which is what Dorothy taught me, I'm much better at choosing healthy meals and snacks that won't upset my stomach or spike my blood sugar. Also, I've been going to the gym regularly to lower my body fat percentage. I can honestly say that I couldn't have made this change without Dorothy's help. She gave me the motivation, guidance, and the tools to live a healthier life. More...

Reviewed on Yellow Pages

I started seeing Dorothy almost 3 years ago.  I didn't have a lot of weight to lose (only about 10 lbs), but I wanted to learn how to really eat more healthy and lose weight the correct way.  In the time that I've been seeing her, I got married and am now having a baby.  She has taken me through my most major life events.  For my wedding, I dropped 12 lbs over a course of about 3-4 months.  I chose a very form-fitting dress that was made to my measurements and though I didn't gain weight any weight (I promise!) from the time I was measured to the time the dress arrived, the dress was still super tight.  With words of encouragement and helping me understand how my body works with exercise and the right diet, I was able to lose those stubborn additional 7 lbs in a matter of 6 weeks.   I learned through Dorothy that while I eat well overall, I can eat still "cheat" here and there as long as I put in the work for exercise.  I've definitely learned more about my body in the time I've been seeing her.  Through that time I've also taken an RMR test (Resting Metabolic Rate) and Exercise test through Dorothy's contact to help me understand my body even more and know how efficient it is at rest and during exercise.  I had an exercise program designed just for me, as well.  Dorothy never tries to tell me to not eat anything and deprive myself, but to understand the impacts of what happens if I do eat something "bad" or eat too much of it.  I used to have such big dips in the middle of my days, but now that I've learned to pack my breakfast and snacks everyday (and the right breakfast and snacks), my energy is much better now.  She even said that I'm one of her only clients that doesn't need to be on a multi-vitamin because of the amount of vegetables I eat.  My bloodwork from my doctor was worthy of framing.  I couldn't be more ecstatic about how much I've learned and how much healthier I am now because of Dorothy.  It's not even so much about losing the weight (which is a big bonus of course), but more so because I'm doing it the right way.Now that I'm pregnant, I'm of course focused on gaining the right weight, as opposed to losing weight now, but Dorothy has been so supportive and sweet in the process as well.  It's hard to weigh the heaviest I've ever weighed, even if I am pregnant, but she is also knowledgeable in what I need to eat and how I need to exercise now that I am pregnant.  All I want to eat is burgers, fries and cookies, but at least I know what it'll do to my body and baby!  =)I highly suggest that anyone wanting to lead a healthier lifestyle (not just lose weight) come to talk to Dorothy.  She's more than a nutritionist!  She's the best! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

Dorothy is phenomenal.  She helped me identify a food allergy I've had for years and I've never felt better.  She also suggested some adjustments to my diet that are sustainable long-term.  I lost 25 pounds in only 3 months.  I've already referred two people to her and both are also seeing results.  I couldn't recommend her more highly. More...

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I was recently diagnosed with Celiac, and my gastroenterologist recommended that I see this dietitian to get advice on changing my diet to deal with the diagnosis.  I have met with Dorothy Bernet three times and she is fantastic!  She has been working with me to avoid gluten and change my diet.  She has given great advice, had me do a blood test to find out what vitamin deficiencies I have (a common side effect of Celiac), and had me do a food log to track what I'm eating to make sure I'm avoiding gluten.  I would most definitely recommend Dorothy to anyone who needs nutritional consultation. More...

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