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Ellen Alonso Street, RD - Dietitian Nutritionist offers plant-based nutrition guidance from a Berkeley office at 1918 Bonita Ave #208. Drawing on vegan principles and certificates in yoga and meditation, she helps clients understand how food works with the body, stress, and sleep. Reviews highlight her empathy, clear explanations, and practical tips that support gut health and lasting healthy habits.

Live Oak Strength, located at 5515 Doyle St #5 in Emeryville, CA, offers efficient, high-intensity strength training on machines. Reviews praise knowledgeable, personable trainers, excellent equipment, and a welcoming, calm atmosphere. Members train once a week for about 30 minutes, using a superslow, low-momentum approach that builds strength while minimizing injuries. Scheduling via the app is easy.

Berkeley Shambhala Meditation Center provides practical meditation instruction in a welcoming, inclusive Berkeley setting. The space emphasizes sitting meditation, with free instruction on Wednesdays and Sundays. Reviews highlight patient guidance, a calm atmosphere, and offerings like tea, inclusivity, kindness, and wisdom trainings that support personal growth.

Optimum Physical Therapy and Performance in Oakland (5858 College Ave) offers a hands-on, patient-centered approach. Reviews praise thorough assessments, targeted treatments, and custom home programs that relieve back, shoulder, and knee pain, restore mobility, and boost athletic performance. Clients note honest guidance, personalized regimens, and lasting improvements under Colin Miller’s care.

Honor Barre offers ballet-inspired cardio and strength workouts in Oakland at 4409 Piedmont Ave. The welcoming studio is described as clean and well-equipped, with instructors who provide form guidance and encouragement. Reviews highlight low-impact, full-body workouts that blend ballet, Pilates, and yoga, and note easy drop-ins and an inclusive, supportive atmosphere.

Located in Oakland, Sage Against the Disease Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine provides acupuncture and herbal therapy in a calm, professional setting. Patients praise Dr. Tyler for a warm, attentive approach, detailed intake, and clear explanations of treatment plans. Sessions are described as relaxing with precise needle placement, yielding relief from tension and pain and a refreshed sense of well-being.