Nutrition Coaching Testimonials
Monica O.
When I was growing up I always thought that meat and carbs were bad foods. Things like being told rice is bad for you comes to mind. So, every time I ate “healthy,” I would always decrease the amount of meat and carbs I ate, or would stop eating meat and carbs in general. But, when I started nutrition coaching, with Dr. Cindy Kimmi Tan, I learned that not only were meat and carbs not “bad” foods, but that I needed them to (1) stay full longer and (2) get the nutrients that my body needs. Because of Dr. Cindy Kimmi Tan, now eat all the foods (meat, cabs, and even ice cream) that my body needs and have lost 30 lbs in the processes!
Erin C.
Cindy and the program she has created are so amazing! The program she has created will truly help people live a better life and not just provide a short term bandaid. She is such a genuine person and really wants to help you and see you succeed. Not only does she provide the tools to be successful, including awesome meal plans, she helps you dig down deep to understand what has been driving our thinking and preconceived notions of what is healthy. While doing all this she provides immense positive support. When I come in with negative comments about my progress she has given me a new outlook and she has helped me be kinder to myself. I cannot speak highly enough of Cindy as a person and her knowledge on nutrition.
Kim C.
Where to even start with Dr. Cindy Kimmi! Like so many, I outgrew my jeans during the pandemic and was desperate to fit back into them. I also wanted to just develop healthy habits and routine for my daily life, so in came Dr. Cindy Kimmi to the rescue! We did a nutrition coaching program together and it was a wonderful experience - she is so incredibly attentive, comprehensive, knowledgeable, professional, kind and genuinely cares for all of her clients. She listened to all of my needs/preferences and created personalized weekly meal plans for me. The recipes were great! And she helped me set small but achievable exercise goals. She kept me accountable and talked things through with me to help identify the root problem behind my habits. She taught me valuable portion control tools and techniques and encouraged me every step of the way. All this to say, I recommend Dr. Cindy Kimmi to anyone and everyone looking for help in their health journey. You won't regret it!
Lauren H.
Nutrition coaching with Dr. Cindy Kimmi Tan has been a life altering experience. I always had a vague idea of what was healthy food and what was bad food, but I never truly knew why. Dr. Cindy Kimmi has not only given me the tools that I need in order to live a healthy lifestyle, but she has helped me create a foundation to work off of by teaching me the why behind a healthy lifestyle. We have dug deep and uncovered various triggers or circumstances that have led to unhealthy habits and bit by bit she has taught me how to react differently in those situations. Her gentle spirit made a tough process much easier and honestly, enjoyable. I now react with patience and not with stress. Instead of binge eating, I replace that with a healthy habit. Because of what I am learning with Dr. Cindy Kimmi, I know that this will truly be a lifestyle change and not a quick fix! I now have the foundation and the tools to succeed!!!
Mel L.
What started as my desire to quickly lose 20 lbs for a social event coming up ended up allowing me the chance to take a look at my personal relationship to food and fitness.
Working with Cindy, she helped frame way of thinking through nutrition in a digestible, non-judgmental way. She’s insightful, intuitive and caring - disarming you with a genuine desire to help and then backs up her recommendations with science. I’m grateful for the tools that I have in my pocket to create lasting habits vs a temporary weightless.
Our sessions weren’t always easy (is growth ever?) but they were always awesome. She tailored my sessions to who I was and where I was in my journey- covering things like emotional eating, lifestyle and even stress bod (who knew?!)
I would whole heartedly recommend this approach to anyone who is looking to actually change their relationship to food and create lasting change in their lives.
Movement Coaching Testimonials
Ignatius W.
Had a great experience overall. Did 6 virtual sessions, mostly helping with muscle strengthening and endurance. I was mostly concerned with how well we would be able to assess my body over virtual meetings, but each and every time she addressed all my problems very well. She was very responsive throughout the weeks, making it easy to reach out or provide updates as needed between sessions. I wanted someone to help me see where my limits were and help push me towards my goal, but in a safe way. Dr. Cindy did a great job at keeping me on track and gave a lot of positive encouragement throughout the process.
Pernell M.
Dr. Cindy Kimmi, is a consummate professional always seeking to discover what is best for the patient and their desired goals. I have had the wonderful experience of Dr. Kimmi helping me with a scapular shoulder injury, aching hip, a more developed core, and overall better mobility and functionality so I can one day run again. I am pleased to say that while we are still in the process to my ultimate goal, I have made so much progress at week 27 as my body feels stronger, I am more aware of how to treat my body when pain does arise and also how to ergonomically try to prevent pain. Dr. Kimmi is a great instructor and communicator of information re: how to do exercises, showing how your body works, and making it simple for the average doer. Her studious intuition combined with her nurturing sensitivity are truly a great mixture for getting the best result per each client.
Nat K.
Dr. Cindy Dao is warm and friendly -- and most importantly, what she teaches WORKS! I came to her after hurting my back, which was keeping me from hiking. She was efficient and professional, teaching me exactly what I needed to quickly reverse the damage I'd done to my back.
She's also helped me eliminate budding plantar fasciitis as well as effectively treat neck and back pain. She's helped me with everything I've needed over the past few months since I started seeking her help.
Before Dr. Cindy, I'd always go to a chiropractor. For many years, I wasted money and had to return to them over and over. I'm so glad now that I have someone to teach me how I can protect my body from pain and heal it on my own.
I know I'll be back as I keep advancing with my fitness goals :) Highly recommended!
Ann G.
In early December, I hurt my right wrist and hand. Even after medication, I was experiencing pain and limited use of my hand. The holidays were approaching and I could not get an appointment with a specialist until January. I began therapy with Dr Kimmi the first week. She asked questions and allowed me to ask questions. She explained enough hand anatomy for me to understand how the exercises were working. I began to have less pain and more mobility after the first session. I wouldn't have made it through the holidays without her. I'm sure I would not have my current mobility if I had waited til January to begin therapy. Cindy is knowledgeable and professional. So grateful for her help
N.C.
Doctor Kimmi has been great with my virtual PT sessions. I had terrible sciatic nerve pain and she was able to design exercises to help alleviate the pain in the beginning and to strengthen my core after the pain eased. Her scheduling is very flexible, allowing me to work around my ever-changing calendar. After each session, Dr Kimmi posted the exercise recording and instructions that I can access online anytime, super convenient.
I appreciate working with Dr. Kimmi so much I got gift sessions for a couple of friends whom I know would definitely benefit from her guidance. I'm recommending her to all my friends and family. Thank you, Doctor Kimmi.
Gage B.
I'm a college athlete who's been in an out of physical therapy for a few years now for various injuries, so I felt like I knew quite a bit regarding rehabilitation. Over the summer I had injured my meniscus and started seeing Kimmi. She not only showed me things that I had no idea about, but she even created a folder for all of my workouts/exercises for me to refer to. I'm very happy that I saw her. Very professional and never had to worry about anything
Lauren H.
Dr. Cindy Kimmi is absolutely amazing! We started with a workout plan that included great cardio activities and movements to build muscle. I had a previous back issue and Dr. Cindy Kimmi personalized my workouts to focus on my back issue. I was having back pain every day, but since working with her, I haven't had back pain. It's honestly amazing and I am so thankful for her and her heart to empower people to take control of their health and help heal any ailments they might have. I highly recommend Vertical Movement!
Grace J.
Working with Dr.Kimmi during Covid has been such a gift. I am a competitive weightlifter and I have issues with my posture that transfer into my lifts. After working with her for less than a month I am seeing improvements in my lifts. She has a way of making movement easy, fun and applicable to my specific situation. It is a gift to work with her!!!
Mel L .
Truth be told, I was hesitant to try digital physical therapy but one session with Dr. Cindy and I was a believer.
She's so knowledgeable and kind and really looks for how to improve your health. Sitting at a desk all day has RUINED my posture but with her assistance, I've shifted my bad habits. More than anything, Cindy gives you tools to do the work yourself.
Anytime I've had a question she's so helpful. I cannot say enough great things about her. Just call. Book a session. Invest in your health.
Daniel P.
For the last 4+ years I have been suffering from back and neck pain. Working at my desk for long hours has been taking a toll on me, making it difficult to do everyday things driving, picking up my kids, or doing the dishes.
I finally took it upon myself to find a physical therapist to help me. I've now been working with Dr. Cindy for over a month, and have had 12 telehealth sessions. I was skeptical at first if video chats would help me solve my issues. But I can tell you first hand that it really works!
Using mobility and stabilizing exercise routines, Dr. Cindy has helped me alleviate a significant amount of my back and neck pain. It has been a life-changing experience for me. I don't even remember the last time I wasn't in constant discomfort throughout the day. I'm planning on continuing my telehealth sessions and believe I will be 100% pain-free soon.
In addition to being extremely knowledgable, Dr. Cindy has a great personality. She is really easy to work with and makes the sessions fun.
I highly recommend working with Dr. Cindy for any of your physical therapy needs.
Rachel W.
I highly recommend Dr. Cindy Kimmi Dao. I had been having pain in my hands and wrists which had become so bad that I could hardly hold a pen. I was also experiencing numbness in my hands. Kimmi met with me over FaceTime and was able to assess what was going on and even guess some symptoms I had not thought to tell her. She gave me stretches to do and instructions on how to care for the pain as well as prevent it from happening again. Now, the numbness and pain are much better and I am able to start using my hands again. I also appreciate how caring and patient Kimmi is. Very comforting when you're dealing with an injury!
Hayley H.
I was very happy with my digital appointment! My foot has been hurting for a few weeks, and Cindy was able to see the issue with a few simple moves. I put the laptop on the floor and after a few minutes, she was able to give me a list of exercises to do. After the appointment, she sent me a digital guide (with video!) to the prescribed exercises! She's also a joy to talk to, so bonus points!
Trevor T.
I'm very impressed ... who knew physical therapy could be done over Zoom?! I did a remote session with Dr. Kimmi, and I was pleasantly surprised that she was able to see so much just through the camera. She helped identify problem areas, and even showed me what she saw so I now know what to look for. She recommended some exercises for me, we practiced them together, and she even sent me detailed diagrams of the exercises so I didn't have to write anything down during my session. In general I loved that I was able to do my physical therapy sessions remotely, but specifically I loved Dr. Kimmi's approach, her knowledgeable background, and her extremely friendly and helpful demeanor. Thank you!