There are no words to describe my new life since I'm home!  I lost 4 more since I left so I'm up to 12 total off. Sleeping better, walking better and eating clean is the real game changer. Thank you Julie and Ron and the team for helping me get my life back on track and for giving us Jump Start all these years. Please keep it going!
Linda S. via email - June 2023

Jump Start changed my life for the better. I’m from Ireland I didn’t know what to expect when coming over but I thank myself every single day that I did. The people at Jump Start are all amazing at what they do between nutrition, fitness, walking, hiking and dinner workshops it covers every single aspect that you could possibly be looking to cover. ... You come out of it feeling amazing - my skin feels clear, my eyes are whitened and my overall health and well-being is changed. I was there for 9 days and altogether I lost 11.4 pounds which I never knew was possible. I am going home ready to face the world and I can’t wait for everything to come. I will definitely be returning to Jump Start in the years to come and I would recommend everyone to do the same. They are all amazing people and I can’t thank them enough for what they have done for me they changed my life.
Chloe Cassidy Tripadvisor Review, June 2019

February 2019 - Indica NYC, 22 years old - 10 days 17.6 pounds lost!
​ Way to go Indy!

​Hi Julie and Jump Start Team,
Hope all goes well over there, also greetings to the rest of the crew, hope they doing well too!
I wanted to take a moment and thank you for your great hospitality at jump start. It was a fantastic journey and I was really satisfied with the results of 26.6lb weight lost. Even better news are that I lost another 6lb since I am back home in just two days. I spend a wonderful weekend with my wife in our garden and cooked and ate some great and healthy food. 
Thank you again and hope you will continue helping other people like me bring down their weight on a healthy way, you guys doing a great job there!!!
Martin Sticht Mon, Jun 25, 2018 10:05 AM via email

   I love everything about the program, the staff, the setting, and the guests same mindset positive environment and expectations. Most of all, Ron and Julie are like a lost family you just met for the first time; at least that is how I felt. As soon as you walk in, you feel like you are at home and the energy of positive change surrounded by nature engulfs your body, spirit, and soul. Thank you Jump Start NY. Oh, my teen son and I lost six lbs each in three days. And the cleansed feeling is great!!!!I  Tripadvisor Review June 2018

    ​Wonderful start in improving your health!
Not sure what I was expecting at first when my husband signed us up for this 5 day retreat- however it turned out to be a wonderful experience . We stayed at the cottage and it had everything we needed for comfort and rest . The program itself was great. Every guest received individualized support from everyone on staff and Julie and Ron made sure everyone felt at home. Besides the guided walks in the mornings and exercise classes throughout the day , the lecture workshops were very informative for anyone wanting to make healthier nutritional choices in their lives. They wanted to make sure that every guest felt equipped with the proper knowledge and tools to make these changes sustainable . This was our first time experience at Jump start and I would recommend it to anyone ! Thank you Julie & Ron and all the staff for believing in us. Lia & Vince . Tripadvisor Review June 2018

    I have lost weight before but this time I kept losing when I got home... and 17 pounds have stayed off for 27 days! Best program ever - just do it!!"
Jump Start NY Guest,  October 2016

I had a tall order. I was looking for a place, where I could relax, regroup, exercise, juice and lose weight. I found all that and more at Jump Start New York!!...All of our time was planned out, from the workout sessions (Steve rocks!), to the hikes, yoga, and all the juices and smoothies. Ahhh the smoothies :)
There was nothing to think about, but to follow, and lose weight. 
The staff is very knowledgeable (Julie rocks) and hands on, and always there with you. They not only teach you how to be successful with your time there, but how to maintain your success when you get home.
It was the very best thing i could have done for myself. The best part is, i lost 15.60 lbs in my stay of 14 days. I couldn't be more happy.
I plan to make this a recurrence yearly, to stay on track!!!!

• TripAdvisor Review - Stayed May 2016

“Outstanding experience and weight loss!”
Reviewed March 2, 2016
​I went to Jump start NY to lose weight and relax from stress. I was very pleased with both my results - 15.3 pounds in 10 days - and the atmosphere. The staff was friendly without being overbearing. The juices and snacks were delicious. I would have stayed longer if I could have. This is a great location close enough to the city to take the bus and get there in 3 hours. A special notice to Steve, one of the trainers - outstanding workouts and just enough pressure to get me on track! Thanks! Ill be back soon.

• TripAdvisor review, visited Feb 2016

I know that the term "life-changing" can sound like a cliche but I lost 7 lbs during the 5 days (4 nights) and lost more weight since then which I have managed to keep off!"
Marion C., NYC, August 2017

​I was asked to write a review because of my success at Jump Start. I am 59 , 5'5" and started at Jump Start NY September 2016 at 192.3 pounds. 10 days later, I weighed out at 180.2. I was amazed. I have tried every diet known to man in the last 10 years and have never lost significant weight or been able to keep it off. It is now the end of October and I have lost 7 more pounds. I have only good things to say about this program. I went home prepared and motivated. If you need to get weight off fast and keep it off, I can personally recommend Jump Start." Maureen Winsom, Brooklyn NY October 2016

​My stay was phenomenal. I achieved what I came to achieve. I lost 7.2 pounds in 5 1/2 days and I was not juice fasting! I was on the Clean food program.
There were a lot of firsts for me at Jump Start - hiking, polemetrics, yoga and I loved all of them.I must admit I was extremely resistant at first, but now I feel calm, confident and my self discipline has increased..."
Lena McBride , Costa Rica Nov 2012

​Jump Start believer! 30 pounds in 36 days. Never looking back."
Julie, Pine Hill, NY

My 4 week stay  changed the way I look at, think about and feel  about food. From Ron’s seminars, which bombard you with facts about nutrition  and the importance of eating right to Elizabeth’s lectures where I learned that   food is not something you fear but something to enjoy. Thanks so much!"
Madison Liddy, California

It has been 2 weeks since I left Jump Start and I wanted to…thank the entire staff for a truly life changing…priceless experience. I have spent thousands of  dollars on diets, diet pills, diet books – you name it…Your program should be  mandatory for everyone. I see a light at the end of the tunnel and it is not a  train wreck! I will be back soon. My deep thanks and appreciation to all at  "JumpStart."
Beth Rossi NY, NY

​I was the epitome of yo-yo dieting. I was 40  pounds overweight. The weight always came back, no matter how hard I tried. Attending Jump Start  Retreat restored my life, my looks and my sanity. I lost 25 pounds in 21 days of  Jump Start the first time. I kept losing at home and came back to lose the last  stubborn 5 in 7 days of Jump Start Boot Camp. I threw out all my fat clothes  like they said and have been down 128 pounds for two years and two months!! 
Thanks  Jump Start!
Ellen S., Staten  Island,  NY

​Dear Jump Start Staff, I want to thank all of you for an amazing 5 days! WHen I found you online it was no accident. The people I have met and the lessons I have learned were just what I needed...for everyones hard work and welcome I sincerely thank you. Until next time!..."
Maryanne Courtney-LaRue  June 2012

"My experience at Jump Start has not only changed my physical appearance, it has equipped me with knowledge that will last a lifetime. My main intent was to lose enough weight so I could comfortably go back to running after surgery on both knees. My 2 week stay resulted in a weight loss  of 18 pounds. I am now a comfortable 198 lbs  from 248.The knowledge  and understanding of the human anatomy I received from the daily lectures I  attended, have inspired me. Ron and 
Julie, you  have changed my life and through  me, many others. Thank you from all of  us."
Bill  Kaplan
50 pounds lost, NY, NY

"I was 30-40  lbs overweight. I decided it was time to  get my body back! My dad had attended Jump Start and had told me about it's benefits. In the 6.5 days in NY, I lost 13 lbs and gained an entirely new  perspective on eating. I felt great, and wanted to continue my efforts. It has been nearly1 year since my trip to NY and I couldn't be happier. If I can make it work,  anyone can!"
Before: 197 lbs size 16
Now: 162 lbs size 8-10
Billie Vest  - Berkley, MI 

"I came to Jump Start after gaining close to 50 lbs & having a thyroid condition that was out of control. I also ate dinner out 7 nights a week- a huge meat & dairy eater & lots of white carbs. At Jump Start, I learned how to eat properly. I became what I call a "flexitarian".  I made large changes after losing the first 18 lbs . I also stepped up my walking & cardio boxing, which I learned at Jump Start- so much fun!! I continue to do my morning breathing exercises that Ron taught me. It has all in all changed my life. I have lost 48 lbs since my Jump Start visit - 48 in 8 months!!!  & I  feel great!"
Ila Rabinowitz, Long beach, NY

"I had not excercised in years, drank and ate too much. The Jump Start Program showed me the value of juicing and many different forms of  exercise and over the week I attended I lost about 12 lbs. I continued to excercise  and over the many months I continued to lose lbs. Today I weigh 182 lbs and have held that weight for the past 18 months. I work out in the gym for one hour 4 to 5 times per week and I walk a minimum of 3 miles on a daily basis around  Beijing. I am in  the best shape of my adult life. THANK YOU JUMP START!"
B. Hunt, Beijing, China

"Lost 10 lbs during my stay at Jump Start-  another 10 lbs by the end of the  month;  and by 5  had lost 40 lbs.During my first 3 days of juice fasting at Jump start, my chronic cough of 40 years, as well as acid reflux symptoms disappeared (they have not returned). After listening to Ron's lectures on the human digestive system, I decided to try a 3 month detox - taking it one day at a time (this, while cooking regular meat-fish-poultry meals for my husband). Within 2  months my eyesight changed dramatically - I became about 30% less nearsighted! "
Sara Markel, NY NY

"Pampered support for a life changing jump start.
This is the second time I have visited the Jump Start
Retreat in Pine Hill, New York. I was so inspired by my first experience that I  wanted to return, bringing my partner along to share the experience.

 The grounds and environment at the Pine Hill campus are relaxing and restful yet elevating for the spirit. It is situated in a densely wooded area with numerous creeks. The accommodations are luxurious, yet cozy.
Although in one sense you feel like you are on your own, the staff always seems to appear to bring in your bags, inquire about your needs or to give you a  cheerful and inspiring statement for the day. Any inquires for particular  comforts were dealt with immediately.

 But life changing jump starts are not just about comfort. The comfort provided was invaluable for support so that we could, by choice, explore a little bit of our limits. We chose to take on the 2-3 varied daily workouts along with the 2-5 mile walks in the morning. The three \meals\ a day consisting  of gourmet-prepared juices were surprisingly satisfying and were very effective  in detoxifying our systems and supporting a healthy weight loss. 
I lost 5 pounds  in five days which pretty much got me down to my ideal weight that I had not  enjoyed for 20 years.
The inspirational seminars, presented by Ron and Julie, gave us the ... fuel for the motivation we needed to make the changes we wanted for optimal health. We are really looking forward to Ron’s book being published sometime in June. Julie is also working on a book about celebrating life with gratifying and scrumptious juice recipes."
Terry Martinez - Jump Start Guest Book June 2011

I spent just four days at a Jump Start Retreat and I am very relaxed. I feel great and I  lost 8.5 pounds.”
Maen Ajlyakin – CEO Syria

​I participated in the Weekend Warrior and it was awesome! The JumpStart staff  was professional, informative and supportive. I was able to refocus my weight  loss efforts and lost 5 pounds in 2 days. Thank you for a great weekend!"
Nadine, New Jersey

​I have just started implementing the diet changes that I learned about through Jump Start Weight Loss and Wellness Retreat, but already I am seeing positive results. I did not need to lose weight, but through the encouragement of my sweetheart, I came to Jump  Start to see if diet could alleviate my overstressed system. The results I have seen so far are very encouraging. The symptoms are now so few that I could say they are gone...!"
Nick Wechselberger

​Enjoyed all the juices. Never felt hungry. Nice pace to the day. Definitely sore after first three days, but massage helped me to recover quickly. Staff was patient, helpful, and cheerful every day! Totally exceeded my expectations by losing 10lbs on the 5 day boot camp program. Very happy with over-all 
experience!"
Lisa K East Hampton, NY  Tripadvisor Nov 2012

​Best thing I ever did! I lost weight while lounging around in a turn of the century estate in the Catskill Mountains! 5 days - 6 pounds gone! I'll be back soon for more of the same!"
via info@newjumpstart email September 2016

​ I am so happy with my results at Jump Start in upstate NY. I lost 6 pounds fast (4 days) and it's so easy to get to by bus from NY. Plus they pick you up! The staff is great. Julie and Ron know their stuff and present it in a reasonable, do-able way thats motivating. I have continued to lose and that was my goal. I'm down 11 now.
I read reviews complaining about this and that. I don't know what they are talking about. The house is big, cozy, super clean and charming. If you want a brand new hotel setting - go somewhere else and shut up! We love Jump Start just the way it is!"
R. Giannove August 5, 2016

This is a review for Jump Start Retreat in upstate New York. I am 68 years old and I attended the retreat in December 2018.  I lost 13 pounds in 12 days and I feel wonderful and ready for the holidays! The staff make this program easy and I had all the help I needed. Great workouts and fun kitchen cooking classes. I'll definitely be back with my daughter. And still losing!
Angelina Warner - via email December 2018