”This has been the adventure of my life.....I came here to detox my life away from FOOD.... After 24 years of struggling to lose 10, 20, 35, 42, & now 58 pounds.....I HAVE FINALLY FOUND THE PLACE.... RIGHT HERE, JUMP START!!!!! Food became a DRUG for me, I became a prisoner of food and I told my family I'm checking myself into a food rehab institution, lol. I referred Jump Start as a rehab for addiction to food. The past 4 years I had been researching for a place to go where I can change my mindset and lifestyle. My friend suggested I come here because he's had personal experience here. I came March 20th and I will leave April 14th. In 16 days I can walk 5 miles up and down hills in the rain and snow, I drink 1 gallon of water, I am sooooo happy and upbeat, I can run for 1 mile without stopping, etc etc etc..... Not to mention, I lost 11.2 pounds within the first 7 days I was here. I can go on and on and on....But one thing I want to emphasize..... When u leave here you will have a healthy relationship with food....Food is NO LONGER MY DRUG OUT MY ENEMY.... THANK YOU RON AND JULIE FOR EVERYTHING YOU DO..... GOOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR ENTIRE STAFF”
- Tripadvisor review, Shani 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 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
“ 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. ”
“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
"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
“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
“Julie & Ron’s Jumpstart program was exactly what I needed to begin a life long journey of weight-loss and wellness. The physical environment, fellow participants and the program maximally supported and fulfilled my goals in getting a great kickstart into weight-loss, and more importantly to the continuation of healthy habits for overall wellness. They made it so easy for me to achieve my goals. I recommend this program to anyone who is fully ready to embrace and work actively towards a healthy change in their lives. Thank you, Julie and Ron! Yours truly, very grateful participant”
”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
"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
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
“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 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!!!!”