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Daina Rasutis

Daina Rasutis

Nutrition Therapist Master
Offers virtual services

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Let's get to the root cause of your health issues for good. Here's my approach: we utilize customized holistic nutrition, cutting-edge lab testing and high-quality supplements to balance your body from within. Your body has the capacity to heal: let's get you there. Functional lab testing is …

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Gabriela Satmarean

Gabriela Satmarean

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Haley Halteman

Haley Halteman

Offers virtual services

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Welcome! My name is Haley Halteman. I'm a Master Nutrition Therapist, Certified Nutrition Therapy Practitioner, Board Certified Holistic Nutritionist, and 200hr RYT with Yoga Alliance. I believe physical health and emotional peace are not only possible, but also interconnected. My mission is to hel…

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Heather Donahue

Heather Donahue

Certified Holistic Nutritionist
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Heather Truman, MHA, MBA

Heather Truman, MHA, MBA

Health and Wellness Coach | Functional Nutrition Expert | Certified Change Specialist | Owner, Bloom Health and Wellness LLC
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Hi! I am truly excited for the opportunity to meet with you, get to know you and build a trust-filled relationship in a space where you can feel heard and supported. Optimal health and wellness is defined by you! I believe you can achieve balance through many pathways - it is your journey. Heal…

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Jennifer Leffler

Jennifer Leffler

Functional Nutrition Therapist
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My mission is to inspire others to live their best life by kindly helping them to plan the best dietary and lifestyle changes to live the best life possible. A mutual faith and determination between myself and client will enable them to have the best day ever, every day!

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karen brennan

karen brennan

Board Certified Holistic Nutritionist, Certified Nutrition Consultant, MSW, Herbalist PhD integrative and functional nutrition
Offers virtual services

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I am a holistic nutritionist that will work with you, beside you, as your advocate and guide you every step of the way towards optimal health and wellbeing. I do not believe in symptom management and instead believe that everything that is going on in your body is related. I also believe that anxi…

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Lisa Maximus

Lisa Maximus

Nutrition & Fitness Coach
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Lisa Maximus has rapidly emerged as a premier leader in the fitness community. Her holistic, no-frills approach to training mind and body empowers life changes in her students and ensures men and women train the “right way”. She is spirited, intelligent and highly competitive and is driven by the d…

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Lisa Spencer

Lisa Spencer

Holistic Nutrition Consultant
Offers virtual services

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Hi! You want to win! To get stronger, fitter and faster - you need to optimize your fueling. Working together, we align your fueling to what your body needs as a unique female athlete, I provide evidence-based practices and support so you can reach your greatest potential - be the best you can b…

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Tiffany Nelson

Tiffany Nelson

Nutritional Therapy Practitioner
Offers virtual services

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Hello! I am so excited you're exploring a Nutritional Therapy approach to wellness and healing, you won't be disappointed! I've had the privilege of seeing friends, family, and clients lives transformed through the healing power of food and I desperately desire the same for you! Just like you, I…

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Oakland, CA

 

Oakland is a city in the San Francisco Bay Area in the U.S. state of California. It is the seat and most populous city in Alameda County, with a population of 440,646 in 2020. A major West Coast port, Oakland is the most populous city in the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area, the third most populous city in the Bay Area, and the eighth most populous city in California. It serves as the Bay Area's trade center: the Port of Oakland is the busiest port in Northern California, and the fifth- or sixth-busiest in the United States. A charter city, Oakland was incorporated on May 4, 1852, in the wake of the state's increasing population due to the California gold rush.

Oakland's territory covers what was once a mosaic of California coastal terrace prairie, oak woodland, and north coastal scrub. In the late 18th century, it became part of a large rancho grant in the colony of New Spain, and was known for its plentiful oak tree stands. Its land served as a resource when its hillside oak and redwood timber were logged to build San Francisco. The fertile flatland soils helped it become a prolific agricultural region. In the 1850s, what became the first campus of the University of California was founded in Oakland, and Oakland was selected as the western terminal of the Transcontinental Railroad in 1869. The following year, Oakland's Lake Merritt became the United States' first officially designated wildlife refuge, now a National Historic Landmark. Following the catastrophic 1906 San Francisco earthquake, many San Francisco citizens moved to Oakland, enlarging the population, increasing its housing stock, and improving its infrastructure. It continued to grow in the 20th century with its port, shipyards, and manufacturing industry. In the 21st century, between 2019 and 2023, Oakland became the first city in American history to lose three professional major league sports teams to other cities within a span of five years.

Oakland is in the eastern region of the San Francisco Bay. The United States Census Bureau says the city's total area is 78.0 square miles (202 km2), including 55.8 square miles (145 km2) of land and 22.2 square miles (57 km2) (28.48 percent) of water.

Oakland's highest point is near Grizzly Peak Blvd, east of Berkeley, just over 1,760 feet (540 m) above sea level at about 37.8786°N 122.2241°W. Oakland has 19 miles (31 km) of shoreline, but Radio Beach is the only beach in Oakland.

Oaklanders refer to their city's terrain as "the flatlands" and "the hills". Until recent waves of gentrification, these terms also symbolized Oakland's deep economic divide, with "the hills" being more affluent communities. About two-thirds of Oakland lies in the flat plain of the East Bay, with one-third rising into the foothills and hills of the East Bay range. Ruptures along the nearby San Andreas Fault caused severe earth movement in the San Francisco Bay Area in 1906 and 1989. San Andreas quakes induces creep (movement occurring on earthquake faults) in the Hayward fault, which runs directly through Oakland, Berkeley, San Jose and other Bay Area cities.

Health and wellness are paramount in Oakland, with the city offering various amenities and services to support the well-being of its residents. The East Oakland Health Center stands as a cornerstone in providing comprehensive healthcare services to the community. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Oakland Parks and Recreation Department offers. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Honor Barre, Fitness 19 Gym and Urban Fitness. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Oakland, such as the Sequoia Bayview Trail and West Ridge and East Ridge Loop. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Oakland, CA are Oakland Zoo, Oakland Museum of California, Children's Fairyland, and Fox Theater.

Population: 443,554 (2024). ZIP codes: 94601–94615, 94617-94624, 94649, 94659–94662, 94666. Area code: 510. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Area: 78.03 sq mi (202.10 km2).

 

FAQs

Is Oakland, CA a good place to live?

Oakland provides residents the best of both worlds: easy access to the city’s world-class museums, renowned restaurants, and iconic Golden Gate Bridge, all just a short BART ride away. Yet, Oakland itself boasts its own distinct charm with a thriving arts scene, diverse neighborhoods, and a strong sense of community. This prime spot also puts residents close to stunning natural beauty, with Redwood Regional Park’s towering redwoods just a short drive away, and the option to kayak or sail on the nearby San Francisco Bay.

 

What is Oakland, California famous for?

As the cultural center of the East Bay, Oakland is also home to a symphony recognized regionally and nationally for its unique convergence of artistic excellence and community service, an award-winning zoo with more than 400 animals, the beautifully restored Art Deco Paramount Theater movie palace and renovated Fox Theater. Enjoy the largest collection of California art, culture and history at the Oakland Museum of California which recently completed a $58 million renovation. Oakland's diverse population is reflected in the variety of attractions including the vibrant Chinatown, the Latino-flavored Fruitvale area and the African American Museum and Library at Oakland.

 

Is Oakland, CA an expensive place to live in?

The cost of living in Oakland, CA is 1% higher than the state average and 39% higher than the national average. Oakland, CA housing is 90% more expensive than the U.S average, while utilities are about 33% pricier. When it comes to basic necessities such as food and clothing, groceries are around 14% more in Oakland, CA than in the rest of the country, while clothing costs around 14% more.

 

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Oakland

East Oakland Health Center 

Oakland Parks and Recreation Department 

Honor Barre

Fitness 19 Gym 

Urban Fitness

Sequoia Bayview Trail 

West Ridge and East Ridge Loop

Oakland Zoo

Oakland Museum of California

Children's Fairyland

Fox Theater

Redfin

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