What People are Saying  

Written reviews from Patients and Members of Ethos Primary Care Signature Programs.

Reviews of Ethos Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Program

I had a great experience taking the MBSR class. The class discussions were insightful, making us realize how similar we all are in how we have to deal with life challenges. The recommended daily practice was clearly explained and the readings very helpful – great material to keep revisiting as needed. Asha is a wonderful teacher, so kind and patient. I have also enjoyed the retreat, which brought lots of peace and calmness. This class made me realize that it is only the beginning of a mindfulness practice, which takes continuous practice and personal discovery. I warmly recommend this class to anybody who is curious about this practice and wants to start a personal exploration journey.

– Elena Polverejan, MBSR Program Participant

When I first started my Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) class, I expected to find new ways to improve my meditation practices and to better manage my Multiple Sclerosis symptoms. I discovered many new practices and techniques in the class. What I didn’t expect is how MBSR opened my eyes to look at the world mindfully, by being kind to yourself first and foremost, accepting the stressors instead of avoiding them, and leaving all irrelevant “mind-full” worries behind. Thank you Ethos MBSR Team for exposing me to this new life!
– Toni Biocic, MBSR Program Participant

The course has helped me realize how my body reacts during stressful events, which I was unaware of. It has helped me calm down and bought my stress level down to a considerable level. I have started implemented “STOP” during heated arguments to help me make more rational decisions, which I wouldn't have made otherwise.

Also short poems and writings in the handouts were amazing, like the zen one that talks about being neutral to good and bad situations,  and the positive sayings bring positivity in my attitude too.

I am truly grateful for the positivity and awareness it has started inspiring in me. I am liking this wonderful change.
– Dhehal Vikam, MBSR Program Participant

Zocdoc.com Reviews of Ethos Primary Care  

★★★★★ “Dr Weiss is one of the most caring doctors I have ever encountered. His approach to lifestyle medicine is the key to healthy longevity. I wholeheartedly recommend him.”  – JU, 2020 

 ★★★★★ “When I first saw Dr. Weiss I thought I was eating the healthy Mediterranean diet with lots of vegetables and olive oil. However my weight and some chronic diseases were gradually showing up. Within three months after a full physical, classes and coaching, and following his plant based whole food regimen I lost 25 pounds, had improvements in my vital health numbers, was able to run again, and my chronic diseases reversed and improved. At 62 I am active with energy and none of the average chronic diseases. Dr. Weiss is a fantastic doctor who spends lots of time with you and is an expert at disease prevention through food as medicine and other lifestyle changes such as mindfulness and meditation.”  – AP, 2020 

★★★★★ “Dr. Weiss is an amazing physician. He truly cares about his patients & gives you his full, undivided attention & care always. Couldn't be more grateful or appreciative to have such a wonderful doctor.” – JG, 2020

★★★★★ “I found Dr. Ron Weiss to be a skilled listener while asking excellent questions pertaining to a patient’s lifestyle, particularly associated with typical daily food and beverage consumption, exercise, work/life balance, and use of prescription and OTC medicine. In my case, I made changes to eliminate all animal products (meat, fish, dairy, eggs) from my diet, including use of caffeine or added salt, fat or sugar. I was able to lose approximately 40 pounds in less than 50-days following a whole-plant based nourishment program under doctor supervision which included baseline and post-weight loss bloodwork sampling and analysis. My cholesterol and blood sugar improved significantly such that I currently do not take any medications and I’m no longer pre-diabetic. I feel much better being at the lower weight and eliminating processed food and high fat, sugar and salt from my daily food intake. I have more energy and feel more alert than I’ve been in years.

I continue to make eating cruciferous leafy greens and blueberries main staples of my daily eating regime. As Dr. Weiss tells me, I should continue to eat my daily medicine (i.e. vegetables, berries) packaged by Mother Nature herself. What Dr. Weiss has taught me, besides improved nutritional eating, is to use preventative medicine (i.e. healthy living and eating) instead of reactive medicine that treats only symptoms through masking those symptoms without treating the underlying causes, often rooted in poor behavior associated with a high fat, high salt and otherwise nutrient-poor diet. Dr. Weiss has provided me the tools to make smart nutritional choices utilizing lifestyle coaching to achieve remarkable endpoints minimizing the need for prescription drugs or costly hospital visits. Through this incredible health journey that Dr. Weiss will lead you through, the increase of your knowledge base for understanding the science behind lifestyle choices and healthy eating will allow you to be able to make informed choices to take responsibility for your own well-being.” – RD, 2020

★★★★★ “I have never had a doctor spend so much time with me. Dr. Weiss was very thoughtful and thorough, listened to my concerns and explained everything in a language I could understand. Everyone at Ethos is very supportive and amazing. I entered with an issue and left with a healthy life plan and I am on my way to success! Can't wait to see where this journey leads!” – LS, 2020

★★★★★ “Dr. Weiss is a very dedicated, caring and a committed doctor. He has been my doctor for over 17 years and is always available when I have a question or concern. His love and concern for the planet, quality of our food, how it is grown and the health of his patients puts him in the top 1% of all doctors in the world. Simply the Best of the Best. Ethos Health Farm is so special.” – SZ, 2020

★★★★★ “Dr. Weiss and the entire Ethos Health team are all dedicated health professionals at the top of their respective areas of expertise. Their kind spirt and personalized and holistic approach to caring for each patient is unparalleled. A true game changing approach for anyone looking to successfully achieve AND maintain their health goals.”– AB, 2020

★★★★★ “Dr Weiss spent the time necessary to explain fully my questions and helped me understand my condition in easy to understand words. Very glad I am under his care.“ – SG, 2020

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This poem was written by Grace Palmer upon matriculation at Dartmouth Medical School in 2022 after completing two years of Next Gen Physician training.