Structure House

I was dismayed to read a review that was less than 5* for SH. I went there and had a marvelous experience. I did well, faltered and came back for a refresher. I am proud to have been on their Wall of Fame.
They don’t just deal with dieting. They help you understand why you got where you are, and give you great tools to get where you need to be and stay there. I am by no means perfect, but very much appreciate what I learned there and what their incredible staff did for me.
Most of the program is included… a few are extra. This makes sense. If some patients required more therapy, it is on a pay for need basis. They do not suggest therapy unless indicated.
The nearby Duke Trail is a marvelous 3 + mile walking (or running) trail that will give you a marvelous sense of accomplishment. First when you complete it. Then it continues as your time to finish gets shorter.
If you go to Structure House, be committed. If you are just interested, then wait until you really want to be there. The place has dedicated professionals who WANT to help you.

I cannot say enough good things about Structure House. The staff was incredible, John the chef was so knowledgable, Sandy & Ruth at reception were so helpful with day to day information, and Anne (my personal therapist) was incredible. Truly, this place saved my life, and I am forever grateful. I stayed for a full four weeks and I am so thankful that I did. What I learned is worth it’s weight in gold. And I’m excited to see it transform my life. If you are thinking about going, don’t hesitate, just do it. Best decision I have ever made for my health.

I was a client of SH in 2007 and can’t say I was at all impressed. I regret not writing to them back then, but it seems like someone new might have bought the place and is trying to upgrade it. Back then, there were very few exercise classes, no one to consult for workouts if you went in at a time other than the short scheduled times, the food was tasteless and full of preservatives, canned fruit instead of fresh, nothing organic — in general the facilities were tired. My main exercise was running and walking with another client who was as frustrated as I was, as most of the «extras» that I was interested in doing were additional charges. When I inquired about the food, I was told they «prepared the kind of food most of their clients would be preparing for themselves at home» instead of encouraging fresh and organic food. I know this place works for many, so I probably made a poor choice but most of the issues I had with the place were nothing I could have discovered until arriving. So if you are going for lots of activities and great fresh organic food, you will be disappointed. If you are just trying to get a handle on beginning to eat smaller amounts and get a minimal amount of regular exercise, maybe this place will suit you. For me, I have been to Canyon Ranch three times for what it cost me to go to SH once, and feel I get more out of it. Definitely better food.