Ive had such an amazing experience working with Elaina at the Kahm clinic and highly recommend their services! They foster an incredibly welcoming and supportive environment that has helped me tremendously to improve my relationship with food and body image.

Sadly, they discriminate.After posting the above one-sentence review, I received a phone call and, more recently, a second email from the Kahm Clinic requesting that I change or remove my review. The initial email I received from the Kahm Cinic was in response to my inquiry about their services on their website, and it was a head scratcher. Here’s the body of that email:“Thank you for reaching out to us! We do metabolic testing and body composition analysis as a way to gather information about how your body is responding to the way its used to being fed. We use this data to work on a meal plan to make sure your body is getting what it needs to function optimally. Let me know if you have any other questions!Our dietitians in Vermont are quite busy and arent currently accepting new patients. However, we are keeping a waitlist of folks to reach out to as soon as we have availability. Please let us know if youd like to be added to that waitlist and contacted when spots open up. Please know that we have no spots available and quite a long waitlist, and it will be several months before we can see you (6 months minimum, and likely longer). We recommend reaching out to your primary care provider or another local resource if you are seeking more immediate care. If youd like to be added to the waitlist, please let us know what type of insurance you have. Please note that we are, sadly, unable to work with folks who have coverage through Medicare, even if you are willing to pay out of pocket (this is due to their complicated regulations).”The content of this email seems absurd, except to conclude they don’t want customers who have Medicare coverage even if the customer is willing to pay cash for their services. And they ascribe their own decision not to accept people insured by Medicare, which is their prerogative, but they ascribe it to Medicare’s “complicated regulations.” But they also don’t want anyone who has Medicare even if the person is willing to pay cash for their services. Who has Medicare? Old people.They claim not to discriminate on any basis.I let go of any interest in the Kahm Clinic after reading the response I got to my initial inquiry. It was all I needed to know.

My dietitian was very knowledgeable and helpful when it come to helping me recover

Working with Elaina has been incredible. I urge whoever goes to the Kahm Clinic to give it time. I went from not believing anything that was said to me, to listening, to hating that I was listening, to really being happy with where my body is at. Elaina offers a complete shift in perspective that is so important and takes time. I owe the happiness around my body to the Kahm Clinic and Elaina and I genuinely look forward to going to every appointment. She’s easy to talk to and impossible to lie to and really has been instrumental in making my life around food easier.

Ive had an absolutely amazing experience working with Elaina at the Kahm Clinic. The care and attention all the staff provides is outstanding, and fosters an environment that allows all patients to grow and achieve their goals. Elaina makes sure to develop a healthy and close relationship with all her clients, which is part of the reason she is so amazing at her job.

I have been going to the Kahm Clinic for about a year. I originally went because a friend was going and recommended it. I liked when he told me that they did personalized diagnostics so everything was tailored to you and your body. Overall, I thought I ate pretty healthy and was really looking for a way to have even better eating habits as I get older. I went through the diagnostic tests then reviewed them to understand them with Elaina. We made a meal plan based on my numbers, what I eat, what I have time for, etc. In each of my follow up appointments we have tracked my numbers, made tweaks where necessary, and I have received general encouragement for this lifestyle change. I didn’t realize how much this has affected by body until about 8 months in. I ran a mid distance race that I run every year. I trained the way I train every year (maybe even a little less than this year) but I took about 2 minutes/mile off my time from a year ago. I had more energy during the race and after. I credit the Kahm Clinic for that improvement. If you are thinking about going to Kahm Clinic I would highly encourage you to do it. Hear what they have to say and know that it’s based on your body, it’s not a cookie cutter approach.

Annika changed my perspective on the medical/mental health industry. She is fully engaged and invested in her patients well-being. I have been fighting my eating disorder and mostly losing for decades. I am thrilled that I reached out for help. She gave me the tools I needed that I never developed due to childhood traumas, etc. She helped me to understand myself, my triggers, she helped me to be kind to myself, love myself and stop abusing myself. I am eternally grateful to her. I mean what therapist tells you you’re doing well reach out to me if you need me. I could not believe it. I am so accustomed to money grubbing charlatans that I’ve lost faith in the medical community. She restored my faith. It is with her guidance tha I am happily on the path of healing. Reach out to her you won’t regret it. She’s the real deal.

I had been in the throes of bulimia for years when I came to the Kahm clinic. I had lost all hope in recovery, but I also knew I needed help or I would die if I kept living this nightmare. I’m still in awe at how far I’ve come. I had been through other programs, nutritionists, doctors, therapists, and other programs before I was referred to Kahm clinic by my doctor. I am forever grateful.

Bret was everything and more than I could ever hope to expect out of a registered dietician. As an athlete my goal was to add lean mass and with her guidance I was able to gain over 10 lbs of muscle in under a year while only gaining 2 lbs of fat. Bret was amazing in showing me how to eat in healthy ways for what my athletic goals were. Since my first appointment at Kahm I have raved to everyone about my experience. Having the actual data to go with advice from a registered dietician is something I would highly suggest everyone do just to have their baseline. I can confidently say that Bret has helped me as an athlete as much if not more than many of my coaches and trainers. If you want results and simple steps to achieve them, go see Bret Hermansky.

It has been very interesting and uplifting to go to the Kahm Clinic to learn how my body is utilizing the food I am eating. Do changes need to be made? Using Metabolic Testing and Body Composition Analysis you learn the answer to that important question. My clinician, Karen Newman, MS/RD has been very helpful and encouraging in this slow process to better health. It is important to understand the process of measuring health from the inside out. Im committed to making the necessary changes. Thank you Kahm Clinic. You are offering an outstanding service to the community.

I’ve been coming here for a couple months now and I really feel a difference in my overall health and well-being. The methods and techniques they use, actually make sense and promote healthy life-style changes. I’ve been overweight for most of my adult life and have tried every diet out there. This is the first time I feel an actual difference and I know that as I lose the weight, it will stay off for good.

Ive been into fitness and nutrition for 15+ years and have spent a lot of time testing, tweaking and adjusting my diet and the type of exercise I do. Even with that level of investment, I still felt stuck - I was doing all of the right things but wasnt seeing results. I was excited to see the Kahm Clinic here in Burlington because they have technology that allows you to measure your metabolism and pair that with expert advice. I suspected the reason I was stuck had something to do with calorie intake.Even with 15 or so years of trial in error, you cant get any better than hard data.Turns out I was eating significantly less than I should have been. After working with Bret, my at-rest metabolism improved by SEVEN HUNDRED calories in about 6 months.Im adding muscle and burning fat, finally getting my metabolism going.The time and energy spent on guesswork without data and without Bret coaching you will cost more than booking an appointment today.Go do it!

Working with Elaina has been such an unbelievably positive experience. Her advice has shifted my eating habits significantly (for the better) and I have been able to implement her recommendations through the various stages of my life from pregnancy, to nursing, and just as my regular old self. I look forward to every visit, shes basically my therapist. The metabolic testing has been so eye opening, it took so much of the guesswork out. Previously I was always taking shots in the dark about how much I should be eating, this eliminates that entirely. So relieved to have found Elaina and the Kahm Clinic.

I have been going to the Kahm clinic now for a few months and it is absolutely wonderful! I have been working with Karen Newman, a world class athlete, on my general nutrition. She is super enthusiastic and makes the experience fun! My muscles have never been so big, I have never felt so strong and my back, that was chronically in pain, is no longer in pain! If you are at all interested in nutrition and having a health coach, I highly recommend the Kahm clinic. Well worth the wait to get in.

I’ve been working with Elaina Efird for a little over 6 months now and she has changed the way I look at food and nutrition. Doing the body composition and finding out what MY body needs and how my body metabolizes the food I take in was such a new experience for me! I’m eating so much more than I used to! The body positive environment at the office is important as is their commitment to health and individualized nutrition over “losing weight”. I have had such a positive experience here and I recommend them highly!

Elaina Efrid is amazing. She helped me recognize areas for improvement and set realistic, healthy goals for the future. She organized a great program for me, and I felt the effects almost immediately. The clinic is friendly and inviting, but most importantly, theyre very good at what they do. I would definitely recommend it!

The Kahm Clinic is amazing! Elaina is so knowledgeable and understands that everyone has a unique relationship with food, weight, and body image. She really takes the time to gather information about your eating history and creates a plan that fits YOUR life and your goals. The metabolic testing is something I had never done before and gave me a new way of looking at how my body breaks down and processes nutrients. I left the Kahm Clinic feeling a sense of relief that I could stop worrying about finding the perfect diet and actually start eating real, nutritious food that would serve my body well.

Highly recommend the Kahm Clinic but you have to trust the process. I was struggling to see results in the gym so I went to Elaina to see what was going on and she was able to guide me around actually eating more and educating me on the inner workings of the metabolism.Trusting the process is important with this type of program because it will take a little while for your body to get on track but once you get going, it makes a huge difference. Dont give up too early!

The compassion and care I received at the Kahm Clinic was unsurpassed. My experience with Karen Newman was life altering. Karen couples her vast knowledge and experience with gentle encouragement to help people make life changing choices to live life to the fullest. I am forever grateful.

I had an amazing experience with Elaina at the Kahm Clinic! She is extremely knowledgable and personable. She made me feel comfortable with the metabolic testing and explained the results in a way that I could understand. Elaina was able to find foods that work for ME and the needs of my body. She made me re-think my negative relationship with certain foods, which I desperately needed. I highly recommend checking it out and booking your appointment!

After yo-yo dieting for years I finally came to the Kahm Clinic and met with Elaina in early 2018. Since my first appointment I have noticed a significant change in how I view food and weight loss. Elaina is understanding and makes sure that any change to my food intake and exercise will fit my lifestyle and will be a realistic option. Elaina cares about the success of her patients and is sure to listen to concerns and clearly explain her solutions. I am so happy I started coming to the Kahm clinic and could not imagine going back to my prior perspectives on food and body image.

My experience at the Kahm clinic has been better than I could have expected. They are not only accommodating when it comes to scheduling, but all of the advice and information I have received has been clearly knowledgeable and personalized. They are very patient and understand that nutrition can be a slow-moving, often emotional and personal journey.

Bret has helped me so much. Having the science and measurable improvements keeps me on track. The constant support and easy going nature makes you feel so comfortable. Extremely knowledgeable, caring and supportive place to get your health back on track.

The Kahm Clinic has been and continues to be such a supportive place in helping me figure out my relationship to food. I really enjoy working with Elaina. She has pushed me to become healthier and feel better both physically and mentally. I would highly recommend the Kahm Clinic to anyone looking for this kind of support!

I had a great experience. Karen was so kind and supportive. I was able to learn how to work with my body. I thought I would have to eat less and starve myself, or cut out whole food groups, but instead I learned about how to eat more nutritionally.

Ive been coming to the Kahm Clinic to work with my nutritionist, Bret, for a few weeks and already feel such a difference in my overall health. Bret does a fantastic job helping me with my nutrition and goals as an athlete, and the metabolic test and body composition analysis have truly made me understand my body and learn how to properly fuel it. Im so grateful for all the help!

I have been going to the Kahm clinic in Burlington for some time now and it has become one of the best decisions I could have made for myself on my journey towards better health and healing. I absolutely love the staff there...they are so kind and knowledgeable and non-judgemental. I would recommend the Kahm clinic to absolutely everyone!

I’ve had an outstanding and enlightening experience with the Kahm Clinic. I met with Elaina, their dietician, who tested my metabolic rate and body composition. I went in with little expectations but came out with more than I could have imagined! Elaina taught me so much about myself and my eating habits and every time I leave her office, I feel more and more informed and excited to make small changes. In the past, I’ve always eaten relatively healthy, but didn’t realize I wasn’t eating the RIGHT type of healthy foods. There were so many things I wasn’t eating in an effort to be “healthy” that I was actually setting my body up to fail and slowing my metabolism way down. Elaina explains everything in way that is understandable and makes you feel empowered to want to make a positive change – that is actually achievable. She has totally changed the way I think about nutrition and exercise. I have more energy, get a workout in almost everyday, and moreover, feel like I am consciously fueling my body instead of just eating because I have to. Highly recommend the Kahm Clinic!

I was looking for a nutritionist that could offer me more than just logging food and the elimination diet. I found what I was looking for! The Kahm Clinic was exactly what I needed. With the Metabolic Testing, Body Comp Analysis and working with Elaina I have learned what my body was missing nutritionally and what it needs to thrive. The constant support and physical data help keep me going in the right direction.

I started going to the Kahm Clinic in April, and I wish I had starting going about 25 years ago! For years, Ive struggled to figure out what and when I should be eating, especially before and after working out, and I think after a little calibrating, weve figured it out. My energy level is at an all-time high, and Im feeling stronger and stronger with each passing week. I would highly recommend their services (Karen is great!), and in many instances, ones insurance should help cover the cost of these visits.

Karen is absolutely amazing and is extremely helpful. She is a kind, knowledgeable athlete who can relate to you on all levels. I highly recommend this clinic to anyone who is in need of nutritional guidance of any kind.

This is a wonderful and uplifting place. I am so grateful for the support and positivity I receive when walking though the doors of The Kahm Clinic. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to feel healthy and free again.

The Kahm Clinic is a valuable, innovative service. By using a multifaceted approach including body composition analysis, metabolic testing, and RD services, they pinpoint specific nutrition recommendations based on your needs. I learned so much in my visit and have started implementing the suggestions made. I highly recommend this service! Its incredibly informative and helpful for those wanting to make any sort of changes to their diet.

I had a very informative and enlightening meeting with Kelli and Annika. They tested my metabolic rate and body composition and together we made a meal and exercise plan for me to continue with on my own. Im looking forward to going back for follow-up visits to see how my numbers improve. Right away I noticed that on my new meal plan I have more energy for my daily work-outs and am not famished when I finish them.

Karen and the Kahm Clinic are highly recommended! I have a complicated medical history and I felt confident in the care and advice I was receiving from an expert in her field.The clinic is a perfect balance of custom designed individual programs and a state of the art diagnostics. Go see for yourself!

I cannot express how thankful I am that I found the Kahm Clinic. After more than a decade of fear and anxiety of gaining weight, I am so relieved to find help around the emotional piece and physical piece of disordered eating. I have tried diet after diet and had the weigh ups and downs of a yo-you dieter. Even worse were the emotional ups and downs as I tore myself down as I looked in a mirror. This obsession with weight and size was coming between my relationships with family and friends and stopped me from being present in my life.I have worked with a therapist for over 3 years and made a lot of progress to heal the disordered eating and body image issues, but there was a piece missing. After gaining weight while still participating in intense exercise and restricting my caloric intake, my therapist recommended I make an appointment at the Kahm Clinic, which I did immediately. I am so thankful I did. Having the hard data of my metabolic rate and body composition really helped me understand that I have been undereating and over exercising for a long time. This resulted in my metabolic rate suffering. All of a sudden physical symptoms I had made sense. When I was in a caloric restriction mode I was more tired, I constantly obsessed about my food intake and exercise, I had more GI upset, and my body image issues were at their worst. I was shocked and a bit relieved to learn I should eat more.I still have times that it is still hard to change the way I feel around food but Elaina has been such a huge emotional support. I have emailed her on numerous occasions between my appointments for support. She is always fast to respond and really understands what her clients are going through and responds with kindness and compassion.I realize this is a common struggle, and I would recommend the Kahm Clinic to anyone. The emotional support combined with the hard data of the body composition and metabolic rate testing have catapulted me to emotional and physical healing. I am so happy to say, I see a future that I finally feel I am free of dieting and free of the emotional weight of disordered body imagine and disordered eating.

Great support for eating disorders. After many years of trying to recover, it looks like it is finally possible with the help of Karen. She really believes in getting people to change their lives. Highly recommend.

After 20 years of unhealthy eating habits and a very unhealthy relationship with food, The Kahm clinic has changed all of that for me. I meet with Elaina, who is encouraging, real, and knowledgeable. I’ve learned so much about my body and how it functions now, in a way I’ve never known. And I studied nutrition for a year! They are the best. :)

I am eternally grateful to Elaina at The Kahm Clinic. I have struggled with chronic stomach problems for several years and seen specialists, naturopaths, and other nutritionists with no success. It was not until I started to work with Elaina that I have not suffered in daily pain and discomfort. It is fantastic to be told you arent eating enough and the science behind their practice is fascinating to me. I highly recommend Elaina and The Kahm Clinic. I have my life back!

The Kahm Clinic has been a wonderfully supportive place to go where I feel comfortable speaking openly about my areas of concern. I recommend this to anyone who is looking to improve their health at any level.

I had such a wonderful experience at the Kahm clinic!! I learned a lot about my body and learned how to fix some of the issues I was having. I highly recommend this to anyone who is looking to see a nutritionist or just to improve their health!

I have been working with Elaina for half the year and I cannot believe the improvements I have made. Before I met with her I was training for a marathon and not eating nearly enough. My body and mind were exhausted. Once I started working with her and changing my eating habits not only did my running improve but my body felt much better overall. I meet with her every week which is a great check in for me to make sure I continue to eat enough and stay healthy. I finished my marathon and now I’m working on changing my eating habits for me not just my athletic performance.Also Freyja her dog is so awesome!Thanks Elaine and Freyja!

Professional service and evidence-based methods. This was a transformational experience for me.

Wonderful experience. Helpful. Knowledgeable. Successful. Patient. Understanding. Highly recommended.