Before I met Dara I did not know the components of a balanced diet and the best way to maintain a healthy lifestyle.   After several months of working closely with Dara, I can say with complete confidence that I am a different person, improved for the better because of her incredible knowledge, supportive approach and warm demeanor. Seeing positive results on the scale is extremely gratifying, but it's even more wonderful to feel an emotional evolution from within. Accountability is imperative and Dara's keys for making a positive change -- most importantly logging and emailing her your food/water intake every day, planning meals at home, researching restaurant menus (with her assistance) and repeating her precious motto "progress not perfection" -- have helped me achieve my goals and shape me into the nutrition-conscious and happy person I want to be. I can also report on my sister’s experience with Dara; she has found Dara’s input invaluable in choosing the best eating plan possible during pregnancy. So whether someone is seeking a lifestyle change, as I was, or looking for knowledgeable advice during pregnancy, Dara is the ideal person to contact and I cannot sing her praises enough.  

- JORDANA O

Thank you, Dara, for all of the incredible (truly) life-altering support you have offered to me! Weight aside, the past two years have been two years of constant change.  Such a busytime with so much influx-I can't think of many years in my life that can compare.  Now add weight loss into the mix, and I am floored.  I have so much to be grateful for but one thing I am most grateful for is what a steady and incredible support you are - every patient is lucky to have you! That I look at my wedding photos and don’t cringe at myself is one of the biggest gifts you have given me. Thank you for everything! - DANIELLE M

"Seeing Dara has changed -- in a way I never thought possible -- my 15-year habit of crash dieting and the weight gain/loss yo-yos that came along with it.  I had spent the last year working out consistently without any meaningful results and was growing increasingly frustrated.  Since starting to see Dara, I have consistently lost weight every week, with my total weight loss over the last three months at 18 lbs.  The most amazing part is that I don't feel like I am on a "diet" -- I am just learning how to eat in a healthy and balanced way, with Dara as a supportive coach along the way.  From suggestions that never would have occurred to me to the reminders of what I know I should be doing, I couldn't have achieved these results without her.  Empowered by Dara's coaching and guidance, I am on a consistent, healthy, and manageable road to not just weight loss, but also healthy living."  - MOLLY G

I have been working with Dara for the past eight years and consider her an integral component of my ability to maintain a healthy lifestyle.  While I initially engaged with her in an effort to lose weight, she has, over time, become a solid sounding board for me in all things related to fitness, nutrition, and overall healthy living.  Dara provides tough love when needed, but is also a very compassionate partner when you’re trying to adapt your approach to food and eating to be more healthy.  She’s realistic and understands the unique challenges of staying healthy while living and working in NYC.  She is very goal-oriented and will give you the tools (i.e., recipes, feedback, encouragement) that you need to succeed.   I strongly recommend Dara and she has literally changed my life to the point that I not only am able to maintain a healthy weight, but am also fully committed to eating well for my health, not just fitting into my skinny jeans.  This change in outlook that she has fostered in me over time has really made all the difference. - JULIE M

I made an appointment with Dara when my A1C test results came back in the prediabetic range. I went in to see her with a lot of frustration and trepidation, but Dara completely put me at ease with her kind and knowledgeable demeanor, and our hour session was more educational than a lifetime of nutrition learning. With the tools that she gave me, I completely overhauled my diet. As a result, I lost 14 pounds and lowered my A1C levels to be back in a safe range within four months. Most importantly, I made a difference in the way I eat!  Emily H

I just wanted to let you know how much you've helped me. I never realized how my diet was effecting my life so much. Now that I'm leading a healthier lifestyle I feel, less anxious, I fall asleep really nicely every night, no constipation and my mood is much better. Thank you so much for that. Chanie S