JumpstartMD's weight loss program is medically-supervised and based on science and real food. With personalized, 1-on-1 sessions with a health coach, you'll lose weight and keep it off. Our trained medical staff and health coaches work with you at every step of your journey.
You'll receive personalized coaching and compassionate support from our expert, multi-disciplinary team which includes Stanford-trained physicians and Diplomates of the American Board of Obesity Medicine.Real nutrition begins with real food. With JumpstartMD, you'll focus on improving your health through the quality of the food you eat, not by counting calories.
You'll receive personalized coaching and compassionate support from our expert, multi-disciplinary team which includes Stanford-trained physicians and Diplomates of the American Board of Obesity Medicine.Real nutrition begins with real food. With JumpstartMD, you'll focus on improving your health through the quality of the food you eat, not by counting calories.
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JumpstartMD is helping thousands of people across the San Francisco Bay Area, at its 13 locations from Marin County down to Monterey Bay, lose weight and live healthier and happier lives through personalized weight loss services & wellness programs.
Medically supervised and based on extensive clinical research, JumpstartMD offers nutritional science and 1-on-1 support that helps you lose excessive weight, maintain your healthy weight and ultimately change your life.Now more than ever we realize that our health is not only precious but protective.
Medically supervised and based on extensive clinical research, JumpstartMD offers nutritional science and 1-on-1 support that helps you lose excessive weight, maintain your healthy weight and ultimately change your life.Now more than ever we realize that our health is not only precious but protective.
Dedicated to the pursuit of wellness, the JumpstartMD medical team includes the brightest minds in the science of weight loss. Our Medical Team Includes Doctors, Clinicians, Nutritionists, Dieticians, and Health Coaches in the San Francisco Bay Area. From Stanford-trained physicians to Diplomates of the American Board of Obesity, our multi-disciplinary experts have the experience to lead and inspire to achieve your weight loss and health goals.
As the largest medical weight loss and wellness practice in Northern California, JumpstartMD is helping thousands of people like you to lose weight and live healthier, more fulfilling lives. Founded in 2007 by Stanford-trained physicians Dr. Conrad Lai and Dr. Sean Bourke, JumpstartMD was born out of concern for the serious effects that the obesity epidemic was having on the health of our communities.
JumpstartMD is the largest and leading medical weight management practice in the Bay Area. We focus on weight loss and weight maintenance and refer back to primary or sub-specialist care for all other medical issues. We work with a wide-range of referring physicians, including primary care, OB/GYN, cardiology, gastroenterology, psychiatrics, endocrinology, orthopedics, and reproductive endocrinology.
We are proud to offer you a proven program based on Real Science, Real Food, & Real Results - with membership options to best suit your individual needs, lifestyle, and budget. JumpstartMD welcomes you. Our medical team will be taking extra precautions to keep our centers safe and healthy for all of our valued members.
Reviews (22)
Glendine P.
Feb 01, 2022
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About a year ago I had put on quite a few extra pounds as a result of the pandemic. I knew I had to do something about it, so I saw Priscilla Brown at Jumpstart MD (at both the Walnut Creek and Pleasanton offices) and within just a few months I had lost all of weight. It's been a year now and I have kept all of the weight off. I had a great experience there; the entire staff is helpful and supportive. I recommend Jumpstart highly!
Kimberly A.
Aug 05, 2021
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As I began a new journey to lose weight I met Cyndi the NP who quickly became my weight loss ANGEL!! She has been my coach, helping me understand how to make different choices, coaching me all week on how to add vitamins, minerals, drink more water with electrolytes and overall showing how much she cares about how I'm doing. Because of her expertise and education I have lost over 25lbs since June. It would not have been possible to drop my covid weight if it weren't for Cyndi and the jumpstart program. It's not easy, but it's worth trying!
Randall Cox
Sep 16, 2019
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JumpStartMD is a weight-loss program with medical support. I wanted a diet that provided data, feedback and advice supported with medical knowledge. With JumpStartMD, you check-in once a week. They have excellent professional knowledgable staff that will answer questions, provide advice and motivation keeping you on-track during your weight-loss journey. Once you've reached your weight goal, they also help you stablize on a weight maintenance program that keeps the wieght off long-term.
I've lost 40 lbs. and achieved my initial goal!
Now, I've established a new goal to lose and additional 25
I've lost 40 lbs. and achieved my initial goal!
Now, I've established a new goal to lose and additional 25
A. C.
Jun 07, 2019
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You are better off doing weight watchers and cutting out refined carbs.
This program is extremely expensive ($388/month) and claims to be very personalized.
I was very successful on the program, that's because of the work that I put in.
You just don't get what you pay for here. You see a different practitioner every week (it's very random) - some of them are very good - and others are not (chomping on bubblegum/doing their hair/and not trying to make any sincere connection with the customer).
There's an online portal - but it takes a few days after weigh-in for your weight
This program is extremely expensive ($388/month) and claims to be very personalized.
I was very successful on the program, that's because of the work that I put in.
You just don't get what you pay for here. You see a different practitioner every week (it's very random) - some of them are very good - and others are not (chomping on bubblegum/doing their hair/and not trying to make any sincere connection with the customer).
There's an online portal - but it takes a few days after weigh-in for your weight
Joanna M.
May 18, 2019
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I chose one star because there wasn't a minus option (-4*). Well I should have read the reviews before I made the appointment. A complete waste of my time!
It is clearly all about the money. As an informed consumer it was clear that the staff is all internally trained with minimal contact with a licenced provider and extra charge to boot.
My advice don't bother.
It is clearly all about the money. As an informed consumer it was clear that the staff is all internally trained with minimal contact with a licenced provider and extra charge to boot.
My advice don't bother.
Kelly Connelly
Feb 02, 2019
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A spectacular staff of medical and health professionals. Some of the best and unique series ar the body tests, blood tests to get a good idea of my general health. It's a simpler version of keto. I'm grateful. Everyone who is health-conscious should try it out, even for a few weeks. It's good for men, too.
Lyn C.
Jan 11, 2019
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This review is a reflection of MY experience; your mileage may vary. Why am I posting it? Because I want any 50+ year old, overweight women, to be aware and urge you to take control of your own experience.
Does this program work? Yes, in spite of the people managing it. Did I almost die as a result of the program? Yep. Me: 56 years old, overweight by 40+ pounds. After blood work was taken, I was told my thyroid and female hormones were all under performing. Upsell to using their Dr to prescribe female hormones (called "the safe ones") and thyroid. Pushed to have hormones injected under
Does this program work? Yes, in spite of the people managing it. Did I almost die as a result of the program? Yep. Me: 56 years old, overweight by 40+ pounds. After blood work was taken, I was told my thyroid and female hormones were all under performing. Upsell to using their Dr to prescribe female hormones (called "the safe ones") and thyroid. Pushed to have hormones injected under
Kasey Radley
Nov 05, 2018
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I joined JumpStart a few months ago, and so glad that I did. I attend the Embarcadero office, and have had a great experience. The office itself is very convenient for me, as I work in the Financial District in SF. It's an easy walk from my office, and from the Embarcadero Bart Station. And, in the event that I do drive, they have free parking for the first hour at the 1 Embarcadero Building (huge plus for SF ;)). The staff at this office are caring, professional, and have made me feel very comfortable as I embark on this weight loss, and improved health journey. I have tried several other diets
Kelly B.
Oct 29, 2018
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Noel D.
Oct 24, 2018
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Staffed by nice people who don't really know what they are doing. You get very little instruction on what to do for the first few weeks. It's really just up to you to starve yourself, and you pay a small fortune to go here. Don't bother buying their vitamins or getting shots. The only thing that helps is the prescription for phentermine which is an appetite suppressant.
I'd recommend just getting it from your doctor and buy meal replacement shakes online, eat as little as you can, no carbs or sugar, and you'll drop 30 pounds by just a few months or less. Weigh yourself
I'd recommend just getting it from your doctor and buy meal replacement shakes online, eat as little as you can, no carbs or sugar, and you'll drop 30 pounds by just a few months or less. Weigh yourself
Erica R.
Oct 23, 2018
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John C.
Aug 02, 2018
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About a year ago I noticed my energy levels were going downhill, my body was changing for the worse with more belly fat and loss of muscle tone. I was feeling tired and stressed constantly. I attributed these changes to the fact that I'm simply just getting older and would just have to find a way to deal with it. My wife found out about BHRT and insisted that I at least get a consultation. After my first treatment, I felt a great boost to my health and vitality. My midline fat disappeared, I regained strength and muscle tone, and my energy is up. Thank you JSMD for bringing me to my full
Tim S.
Jun 20, 2018
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I have had a great experience with JumpstartMD. I was initially hesitant to go, thinking that I could lose weight myself with just a little discipline. But after a bit of nudging, I went to my first appointment and am so glad I did.
3 months later, I'm now approaching my goal weight, I feel healthier and I've learned to eat better. The team is wonderful and caring, and the accountability of the regular appointments kept me more honest than I think I could have been without Jumpstart.
Some other reviewers commented that the team is sometimes hard to reach by phone - but once I realized
3 months later, I'm now approaching my goal weight, I feel healthier and I've learned to eat better. The team is wonderful and caring, and the accountability of the regular appointments kept me more honest than I think I could have been without Jumpstart.
Some other reviewers commented that the team is sometimes hard to reach by phone - but once I realized
M. D.
Jun 14, 2018
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Update to my prior review: last year my daughter used the program. After six weeks, she decided she could do it on her own and told them she would not be returning. Jumpstart kept charging us even after I contacted them; after two conversations and a promise about speaking to a supervisor, I never heard from them again (no, I was not verbally abusive and did not behave in any other way that would justify them not dealing with me.) I kept calling and messaging them and kept being ghosted for several weeks. I eventually took the issue up with my credit card company and after two months during which
Synopticalle W.
Apr 22, 2018
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You get a pretty clear picture from these reviews--this program is inconsistent yet can prove very helpful.
One strong positive is Jumpstart's use of medical tests. The testing illustrates how much your overall health improves with every few pounds of weight loss.
Another positive--the counseling staff I saw was helpful, personable and either well-trained in nutrition or they hold a degree in the field. I continue to benefit from their knowledge and support.
But the negatives that eventually drove me away reflect the overall organization which, bottom line, is aimed at generating income
One strong positive is Jumpstart's use of medical tests. The testing illustrates how much your overall health improves with every few pounds of weight loss.
Another positive--the counseling staff I saw was helpful, personable and either well-trained in nutrition or they hold a degree in the field. I continue to benefit from their knowledge and support.
But the negatives that eventually drove me away reflect the overall organization which, bottom line, is aimed at generating income
Theresa F.
Jan 03, 2018
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Love this program! I lost 35 lbs in 3-4 months and have kept it off for a year and a half. I wanted a program that I ate my own food and wasn't dependent on their merchandise. Jumpstart taught me how to eat and what my specific nutritional intake should be. It changed my life and was the best gift I could give to myself.
A little expensive but that's what kept me on track.
A little expensive but that's what kept me on track.
DeeDee T.
Mar 10, 2017
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Do yourself a favor and run to another weight loss program! After 5 years of being a "patient" at Jumpstart, I am now banned from using them. They went from being a medically supervised clinic, with professionals and doctors that would talk to you, to a revolving group of what seems to be temporary workers. For the last six months, I've been passed around to new staff members who: 1) don't check my records 2) know nothing about my previous week's visit 3) want to have me take and discuss tests that have already been done 4) promise they will stick with me and I never
Julique L.
Oct 20, 2016
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Daphne D.
Sep 02, 2015
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I lost weight...not denying that. After consistently losing 2-3+ lbs per week, week after week, I was chewed out for losing only 2 tenths of a pound during one weigh in. The counselor/nurse practitioner had a bad attitude and wanted to know "what happened?!", assuming I went off-diet/meds and pigged out for the week. Excuse me?! I'm the professional dieter here, give some respect!! She was very condescending to me. I quit the program shortly after that session.
Happy to report, that by using the Atkins principles (which is exactly what the Jumpstart diet is...only repackaged
Happy to report, that by using the Atkins principles (which is exactly what the Jumpstart diet is...only repackaged
Marie D.
Jul 13, 2015
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Terri T.
May 22, 2013
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I started Jumpstart March 21, 2013. I've been overweight since I was 18, I'm 55 now. I found this to be the best diet I've ever been on. low carb diets have always been referred to me by doctors before but I could not last more than 3 weeks on them due to a lot of fatigue. This gives you more carbs than the typical low carb diet. You eat real food, not pre-packaged food. They also have great high protein, high fiber bars and with lower carbs, you need the extra fiber. The Pleasanton clinic helps me with any problems I have that week. low carbs actually takes your hunger away
Harrier T.
Jan 31, 2013
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Another person who just spoke with them on the phone. I felt the need to post as someone representing the company made a claim on this thread that I feel was incomplete and misleading.
I'm a starving (though not starving enough) student looking to lose my "Freshman 30". I thought, and continue to think, this program has great promise - if you can afford it.
Someone here posted it was $400. My jaw hit the floor! The reply from the company said it ranges from $60-$360. Oh. That's not so bad. I can cut corners or do a minimal program, after all I'm only over by 30 lbs and
I'm a starving (though not starving enough) student looking to lose my "Freshman 30". I thought, and continue to think, this program has great promise - if you can afford it.
Someone here posted it was $400. My jaw hit the floor! The reply from the company said it ranges from $60-$360. Oh. That's not so bad. I can cut corners or do a minimal program, after all I'm only over by 30 lbs and
