Seattle Weight Loss & Wellness

Dr. Giordano is one amazing doctor! All my life I’ve had terrible allergies. I never knew what triggered it or how to fix the underlying problem. There would be days that I’d begin to sneeze and I’d continue sneezing all day long. It was terrible. No matter what I would take, my allergies would never go away. Last December Dr. Giordano had my blood tested for food sensitivities. We eliminated all foods listed for the first month then I slowly reintroduced the foods. She also had me take probiotics daily along with a few other things. I’m hear to say. It’s been 6 months and I haven’t had a sneezing fit! It’s been wonderful! Her approach is wonderful. She is a kind, very helpful and listens to your needs. I would highly recommend her services and have to many people already!

I needed to kick start a good health campaign and this weight loss center has assisted me in achieving goals that are very hard to do in today’s environment. I have been utilizing their Ideal Protein program and in four months I have lost almost 50 LBs. Utilizing the products and eating ‘real’ food in addition has allowed me to lose 3 Lbs a week resulting in better sleep, increased energy and new clothes.
Having an excellent coach, (the beautiful Jen), with Dr. Giordano ensures that you have someone watching your back in this life changing adventure. I have followed the diet’s protocols with a religious intensity and have been educated to the science of weight loss. Daily videos, you receive via email, by Dr. Wilkerson teach you and guide you to exactly what is happening to your physical being. I feel very confident with the decisions I make regarding food and it has prepared me for when I am no longer on the diet.
I biggest thing you need to understand about this change in your eating habits is that you no longer crave foods, feel hungry, or succumb to the constant desires presented by society. Years from now I will still utilize what I have learned and I’m sure I will maintain my desired weight.

My girlfriend and I did a lot of research over several months before selecting both a diet plan and center. We selected the Ideal Protein Diet from Seattle Weight Loss and Wellness. It was a great choice and a fantastic experience. We both lost close to 30 lbs and 20 inches in 10 weeks, while retaining our muscle mass. The most important things we learned were the ‘science’ of healthy eating and how to properly regulate protein, fat and carb intake to maintain lean muscle mass and burn fat. We really feel we have discovered the secret to healthy eating for life, and are confident we will be able to maintain our target weights. And we feel healthier than we have in years!
Dr. G, Jen, Cari, and the team really care about their clients and are there for support every step of the way. If you are serious about losing weight and changing your eating habits for life, definitely check out Seattle Weight Loss and Wellness. You will be glad you did!

I’ve always been skeptical of diets. Maybe that’s because I can never seem to stick to one. What Ideal Protein involves, however, is simply «resetting» your body’s metabolism. With a combination of packaged food, your own cooking, and supplements, you enter ketosis and start to lose weight (even while you sleep). Dr. G and Coach Cari are attentive and super-​knowledgeable — they walk you through questions, lapses and the science involved in all of this. I’d recommend this program without reserve.

My experience of Seattle Weight Loss and Wellness is wholly positive. After only one month, my husband and I agree — The Ideal Protein weight loss program is a great «jump start» to a healthy lifestyle change. I’ve tried other programs; some that offer applause and stickers as external motivation. Others require sweat and tears. The IP program comes complete with the education, supplements, foods, and menus. Dr. Giordano and Coach Carri offer steady guidance through weekly coaching sessions. They seem genuinely interested in educating their clients for success in the LONG RUN! They have debunked so many of the dieting myths I’ve held for years.
My doctor knew of others that had used IP and recommended the program. My friend, a scientist, explained the mechanics of how the IP theory translates to weight loss. The first thing we noticed, aside from steady weight loss, is WHAT KIND of items we were placing on the grocery conveyor belt. Gone are the highly processed foods! It’s easy to learn how IP foods can be combined with other healthy food choices. After the first week of adjustments, we were on our way!
Advice? This program is much more fun if you sign up WITH your partner.

I am so thrilled that I started going here. Currently, I am down 43lbs and 26 inches in just about 16 weeks on the Ideal Protein program. Coach Jen and Coach Carri are amazing! As is Dr Rachel! Everyone is so helpful and encouraging. I highly recommend the IP program and also just having Dr Rachel as your doctor. I cannot begin to express my joy and love for everyone here.

Hands down the best naturopathic doctor in all of Seattle. Dr. Giordano’s approach to wellness is truly refreshing, as she has been able to deliver results every time through natural means, giving me my health and life back.
And they also have an amazing weight loss system, too. Highly recommended.

The Ideal Program is an amazing, easy way to lose weight and to keep it off! I lost 45 lbs in 15 weeks and went from size 14 to size 6 pants and jeans. The Seattle Weight Loss and Wellness team provides tremendous and practical coaching — Coach Jenn constantly provides helpful food ideas and product information. This office is comfortable, private and has the latest technology for weigh-​in and body metrics! Mary H.

I’ve been going to Seattle Weight Loss and wellness since September and have really enjoyed the experience. I did the ³⁰⁄₁₀ program previously and had some good success with that. However, when I started gaining back about 25 pounds of the 60 that I lost, I decided to walk in a check this program out. The day I walked in, Dr. G was just starting a seminar on what the Ideal Protein program was. I could have stayed with 30/​10, but there program was very expensive and inconvenient. SWL&W was just 8 minutes from my house and the cost was much more affordable. The food is good and Jen is a great coach. She is going to be tough on you when you aren’t doing what you need to do, but she is going to help you achieve your goals. I’ve lost about 30lbs in 3 months and I’m very happy with the results. The coolest thing is that in the middle of this program, I took a trip to Europe and dropped off the program for 2 weeks, I gained a bit of weight, but have lost it all in the 2 weeks I have been back. I’ve got about 10 or so pounds to go to reach my goal! The program is very easy to follow, but it takes discipline and determination to get there. Jen and Dr. G will help you get to where you want to be if you just trust them. If you are thinking about losing weight, you gotta give Seattle Weight Loss & Wellness a try. The least you should do is attend one of their informational seminars, It’s free, and they have snacks! If I can do this, anyone can.

I want to say a big Thank you to Seattle weight loss and wellness in West Seattle, I have been going for 15 weeks now and I have lost 36 pounds, my BMI is down and I feel great! Coach Jenn and Dr G. are amazing and just having a coach every week to talk to is incredible, if you are having struggles with weight loss this is the place for you. I’m loving having the 36 pounds off and I only have 10 more to go. Looking forward to a Happy and healthy New Year.
Thank you Seattle Weight Loss & Wellness, Happy Holidays
Jill Maas

Dr G and her staff are the best. I started my journey with them in August. The results are life changing. I am down overall 40lbs and most important I am off all of my medications. I was tired of taking a bunch of pills with no results and I wanted a more chemical free lifestyle. Now I have replaced them with vitamins and I haven’t felt better! I have energy and I am actually happy. I can’t thank these ladies enough. 5 stars should really be 10 stars. If your story is similar or you just need a doctor who cares. Give them a shot you will not be disappointed !

Seattle Weight Loss and Wellness is on myself and my wife’s weekly «coffee walk» down California Ave. On a whim one day last August I stopped in and inquired after seeing a sign promoting rapid results in weight loss.
I am so glad I did. I have tried many diets, exercise programs, and «miracle» pills and nothing has worked to drop weight. Naturally, I was skeptical that Ideal Protein, the program they use at SWL&W would work. With nothing to lose but posterior-​weight I signed up.
The trick here is stay on for about four days and you lose all sugar cravings while your body enters ketosis to rapidly burn fat. The food is pretty good and has a good variety to avoid getting bored.
The next service offered is the coaching sessions, which you meet weekly to weigh in and be held accountable. Coach Jen does a great job keeping you motivated and sharing her experiences when she successfully lost a lot of weight with IP as well. She is very approachable and cares about the success of her clients.
I am now down pre-​Thanksgiving of 32.5 pounds and weigh the least I have weighed in 10 years! Also, I feel so much better having dropped all the weight and feel rejuvenated. I started the program on 4^th September and am amazed and impressed with the results.
Worth every $$$ spent in my opinion.

The Ideal Protein program really works. Jenn has been great at helping me meet my goal of losing 68 lbs in 20 weeks. It was the perfect system to keep me on track to regain my health again.

I have been very satisfied with the quality of care I have received both from Dr. Giordano and Jenn Gustafson, the head coach for Ideal Protein. The clinic is conveniently located with ample street parking. The online scheduling system is very user friendly and the Ideal Protein protocol is easy to follow and very effective. The atmosphere is friendly and professional so I am surprised by some of the negative reviews as my experiences here have been nothing but pleasant. I have obtained excellent results from the Ideal Protein protocol and I absolutely credit Dr. G and Jenn with my success. I will continue to visit the clinic for Naturopathic medicine, well priced, high quality supplements, and for other services offered at this office.

I’ve been an Ideal Protein weight loss patient twice over the past year and a half. I had great success losing approximately 30 pounds that I’ve struggled with for years. After putting a few back on over the summer, I tried to lose it alone and wasn’t disciplined enough so I resumed Ideal Protein to take off the extra 10. I’m still working on it! Support and encouragement have been my experience.
After reading some recent reviews I will say that I’ve always felt supported and had a good experience. I had joint pain that has improved because of my weight loss and I’m grateful every day when I climb my stairs! Dr. Giordano is kind but she is direct and tells you the truth. If your health problems are stemming from excess weight (diabetes, high blood pressure), she will be honest with you about that. Sometimes hearing that can be difficult but I appreciate being told the truth. I was also told that Ideal Protein is not the only option for weight loss. I chose the program because it was a blend of prepackaged foods and foods I prepared. I don’t love to cook, so I liked the ease of some snacks and packaged meals with Ideal Protein.
If you’re not ready to commit to a weight loss plan, IP may not be for you. I had a friend start the program a month after I did and she just wasn’t able to commit for more than 3 months. After a few visits, where she was honest with her coach about cheating, she was encouraged to stop the program, and resume it again when she was ready. It was a little tough for her to hear, but she knew it was the right thing, and there’s no need to buy the food if you’re not actually ready to do the program. Stick with it, and it works.
If you’re wanting to hear an honest opinion (I don’t want someone to sugar coat things), Dr. Giordano and coach Jenn just might be a great fit for you!
One last note… the program does seem pretty costly at first, but my overall food bill was actually about $ 40 less per month because there were so many foods I was buying previously that, well, I probably shouldn’t have been eating in the first place!

I was appalled at the treatment that I received from Dr. Giordano at the Seattle Weight Loss & Wellness clinic. When filling out my intake paperwork, a copy of the financial agreement was included — typical with most facilities — however this office wanted to keep a credit card on file in order to bill me personally if insurance didn’t pay on time. I indicated that I did not consent to any services that were not covered by my insurance plan, but if I later changed my mind to accept a non-​covered service, I would gladly pay at the time of service. I called the office prior to my visit to confirm that this was acceptable and at this point they said it would not be a problem.
Upon meeting Dr. Giordano, she said that she was disturbed that I did not want to leave my credit card on file to comply with her policy, and that it was unethical for her to not collect a co-​pay from me, despite the fact that I have no co-​pays as I have reached an out-​of-​pocket maximum. I requested that she verify this with my insurance company (as other providers in the past have done). She refused and continued to act confrontational and rude.
Dr. Giordano had me sign medical records authorization forms, but later told me she would not access my records and that I had to find all medical records on my own. After spending the time to track this information down to bring to my second visit, she refused to accept the paperwork specifically because I did not pay the co-​pay that I did not owe. I find a financial issue getting in the way of patient care to be particularly disturbing. That issue should be strictly between the medical office management, the patient, and the insurance company.
My complaints go further than her financial policy which is misinformed at best, and fraudulent at worst. I went to the doctor to see her as a naturopath. I have serious health conditions I want to get under control and was looking for guidance. Instead of her offering treatment as a naturopath, she tried to play the role of a nutrionist or weight loss coach, stating her professional opinion that I needed to be on the Ideal Protein diet plan, for which she offered services though she didn’t want to see me as a patient.
The Ideal Protein diet costs $ 400 to join and $ 99 per week which I cannot afford as I am on disability. It was her opinion that it was ‘cost neutral’ since I would be buying less food. It seems to me that her business practice is to lure people into the clinic to sell them on a weight loss program to generate her profit. I see a nutritionist at a different practice who has experience with patients taking the Ideal Protein diet. Her professional opinion was that it works initially for most users, but a majority of patients gain the weight back plus some after the fact. It is apparently on par with Jenny Craig or Nutrisystem… but with added visit fees going straight to Dr. Giordano!
Besides her «treatment» seeming like a scam, she’s rude and unprofessional. I refuse to go to any provider that treats patients so poorly (especially when they have serious, diagnosed health conditions), ignoring her patients’ major health concerns to instead put them on a paid diet plan. Having such a serious condition as I do, I am very familiar with many, many providers and different approaches to medical care – but this is probably the worst experience I have ever had with a doctor and I cannot on good conscience let anyone go in there without knowing what I experienced.

I am very happy to write a great review of Seattle Weightloss and wellness! I have been on the program for three months now, and have lost over 30 pounds. The expectations and day to day disciplines are comfortable for me… The goals I have are achievable, and the Ideal Protein plan combines what I feel are the needed components for success… Good food (far better than most plans, trust me…), education, videos, tips, etc. The staff is wonderful… Full of supportive information, humor, and a belief that we can achieve our goals… I am so thankful I took the step to try this, and I highly recommend stopping by to learn that it could work for you… I’ll continue to work in the program, and I’m happy that I am really educating myself on nutrition for the long haul.

I’ve been a patient of Dr. Giordano’s and an Ideal Protein client since the last week of January 2014. As of today — 1÷15÷2015 — I’ve lost 105 pounds. This is an AMAZING feat. I’ve tried many different weightloss programs and have been able to lose about 20 – 30 pounds before, but never this much. My overall health has also improved tremendously. I have a chronic sinus condition and in previous years, can be ill with as many as 7 or 8 infections in any given year. Since I’ve started working with Dr. G and started on Ideal Protein, I’ve had exactly ONE sinus infection! This is also an amazing thing. I had been told by all my previous doctors — including my previous Naturopath — that I would need to have sinus surgery and yet in the past year I’ve had just one sinus infection.
This Ideal Protein program is fantastic. If you follow it exactly and diligently you will lose weight, and fairly quickly too. My Coach for the program is fabulous — very supportive and understanding. She is a former Ideal Protein client herself so intimately understands what it is about, what it is to overweight, and all the obstacles or issues you might face as you move through the program. She always has great advise on how to deal with whatever concerns you might have for your upcoming week.
Considering that this program has DRASTICALLY changed my life for the better, it is well worth every dime that it costs. Again, I’ve lost 105 pounds in less than a year!!!

This is the greatest place with amazing people ready to get you going in the right direction! I encourage anyone who is looking to improve their health to stop by and see how much they can do for you! They have the secret to better health and you can learn how too. They changed my life and you can be next!

***THIS REVIEW IS NOT FOR THE IDEAL PROTEIN WEIGHT LOSS SYSTEM. IDEAL PROTEIN IS GREAT! I ADVISE YOU TO SIGN UP WITH ANOTHER CLINIC.***
First of all, let me say that I write this review as both a former client and employee of Dr. Giordano and the Seattle Weight Loss and Wellness Clinic.
When I started as a client, Dr. G was running the clinic with one other coach. They were friendly and informative. I had been on Ideal Protein before and knew the drill. It seemed like a no brainer.
Dr. G asked me shortly after if I’d like to become a coach and work part time. I said sure, as it would help me afford the food for both my husband and myself while we were on the program.
All was good for a while until I started dealing with some personal issues and needed to miss some days at work. It was also becoming clear to both parties that I wasn’t a good fit for the clinic. But instead of having a conversation with me, Dr. G decided to email me the day before my shift and tell me I was no longer needed as a coach and to please come drop off my key immediately. I thought that was pretty unprofessional. But I said okay and asked her to meet me the next morning to discuss the situation when I dropped off my key. The next morning I waited nearly 2 hours for and she never showed up. I stopped by again a few days later and again was stood up. She never again spoke to me about it, and still hasn’t to this day (nearly 3 months later).
In addition, there have been multiple instances I have heard Dr. G and the head coach degrading people for their size. One instance in particular, we set up a booth at the recent Bridal Show in Bellevue. The head coach continuously made comments to the effect of, «Wow, she needs this so bad.» «Talk about a fat bride.» «Why isn’t anyone stopping here? Don’t they want to look good on their wedding day?»
This behavior is rude, disrespectful and lacks compassion or understanding. As a clinic that promotes weight loss, I find it astounding that the owner and employees would display such a sense of disgust and disregard for people with weight disorders. Instead, they spend their time chatting online with out of state boyfriends and and gossiping about the ‘fat’ people going into the medical offices across the street.
Again, this is no reflection on the Ideal Protein Weight Loss System — the program actually works great, I lost 85 pounds. But seriously, find another clinic.