Great Dr! He is very attentive and very caring. He does go in depth with health situations

I had read reviews Dr. Rinde and decided my first encounter with a Naturopathic MD would be Dr. Rinde. I echo all of the positive reviews. Dr. Rinde listens! He's not in a rush! He looks at me when he talks, not the computer! I'm actually quite healthy and I wanted to address a few concerns. I came away with new knowledge and great advice and tips to improve my health. I feel motivated to make some changes. read more

Dr. Rinde is amazing. He helped me immensely when he diagnosed mold disease and then quickly referred me to a specialist when he thought I needed further assistance. He is kind, caring, thorough and astute in matters of the gut microbiome, diet, and general natural health. Definitely worth your time and start an HSA just for him if need be. You won't be disappointed. read more

I was sick for about ten years with uncontrollable vomiting. It could get so bad that I would end up in the hospital. I constantly got dizzy/nauseous at random and my body would reject food at random (things I eat all the time and have never had a negative response to). My husband had to drive down to Oregon to get me from a hospital when I ended up having a fit, having not had a massive one in over a year, on my way home from a road trip. My husband (then boyfriend, I might ad) had to then watch me go through one of the massive fits while he could do nothing. I had no insurance and refused to go to the doctor. Then again, no doctor, over 10 years, ever helped. They would just tell me they didn't know what was wrong and leave me to suffer. Only one doctor did 'extensive' tests, but they too came up empty. Hospitals would check my appendix because, during fits, my white blood cell count would go up. Basically, doctor after doctor, and they all just ignored me or didn't want to try beyond a single blood test. When my husband and I got married, the first doctor we went to told me I was 'Stressed, needed to exercise more, and was just stressed'. So, I left her immediately and a friend, after hearing this, pointed me to Rinde. On our first appointment, he asked me what I wanted from him that I hadn't got from the other doctors. I told him that I wanted him to actually listen to me and to help me figure out my issue. He did just that. Through a blood test he found out I had Hashimoto's Thyroiditis. Basically, my immune system was attacking my thyroid. He also found a case study of a woman who had similar symptoms to mine. Since starting meds, I haven't been vomiting. I haven't been getting dizzy/nauseous (excluding a few brief ones at the very start of medicine). Something that seems so simple took over ten years to figure out because I was ignored. So, safe to say, Dr. Rinde is amazing. I highly suggest you go to him if you feel that other doctor's are ignoring you...or if you just need a new doctor. I suggest him to all my friends when they say they need someone new. :) read more

I have been seeing Dr. Rinde for several years now, both at his original location in Bellevue and his new location in Kirkland. He is easy to get a hold of and is fast in responding to phone messages or e-mails. He also accepts most major insurance without any hassle. Dr. Rinde is an expert of physical medicine - being a big but active guy like myself can really lead to weird musculoskeletal issues. I had chronic foot, knee, back, and ankle pain to the point where half the week I couldn't walk or get out of bed without heavy doses of prescription-strength painkillers. After several trips to local specialists and MDs the only answer I got was "take more of these painkillers and lose weight." Within our first visit Dr. Rinde found that the majority of my pain was due to muscle tension and cramping in specific parts of my back and calves. Not only did Dr. Rinde show me very clearly in my first visit how tension in those muscles were affecting my pain, he taught me some specific exercises and stretches to release to the muscles. He also identified that I had some magnesium deficiencies which were leading to my muscles cramping more than they should. We talked about my diet and what things I could change to reduce the muscle cramping which was causing me so much pain. After about 4 visits of Dr. Rinde working to release the muscles, some fairly priced herbs and minerals, and walking me through various stretches, I was completely pain free! Two years of agony and a stomach-full of painkillers were gone like that, in a month - before I even had the opportunity to lose a single pound. Dr. Rinde always left me with some handouts or guides to help reinforce what we talked about between appointments. I've been pain free for over a year now without spending a ton of money on drugs. The best part was that he taught me how to get myself better - unlike everyone else who tried to pump me full of prescriptions telling me to go "lose some weight." Now we're working together weight loss and health and fitness, and I've never felt better. Dr. Rinde is a great doctor who not only takes the time to listen, but also has the scientific skills and experience to really help get you better when it counts. read more

Dr. Rinde has been my doc for a couple years now and he is amazing. He is the most compassionate person I have ever known. He is the epitome of holistic medicine, addressing the physical, mental and emotional. He helped me cure my ulcerative colitis and will be my doc for life :) read more

I met with Dr. Rinde when I have lost all hope in determining what was wrong with me. I met with a myriad of "specialists" for years with no answer and no relief. I decided to try a naturopath to see what it was all about. It was the first time in 3 years that a doctor actually sat down and talked to me. He was able to fill in the gaps all of the other physicians failed to ask (or honestly didn't have the time). I was so impressed with his honesty, communication, follow up, and more. I am happy to say I am feeling better than I have in years and I owe it all to Dr. Rinde. I highly recommend him to all of my friends and family. read more

This is my first experience with a naturopath, and I'm hooked. Dr. Rinde helped me treat the root causes of my issues instead of just treating the symptoms, and I genuinely feel like I've made significant progress with Dr. Rinde more so than ever before. Dr. Rinde genuinely cares and works with you (as a unique individual!) to determine the best course of action. Highly recommended! read more

I began seeing Dr. Rinde in January , 2009. I was surprised on the initial visit because he took so much time inquiring about my overall health and history; not just the current symptoms I was experiencing. I had been diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis, but was strongly averse to taking the pharmaceutical drugs that had been recommended by an MD. My symptoms were getting worse, so I opted for a natural approach. Dr. Rinde quickly organized some tests and blood work so he would more fully understand what my body needed...and what it needed to get rid of. By altering my diet and adding some vitamins and supplements, I was experiencing some relief. Dr. Rinde referred me to a local Rheumatologist, and alas, although I did end up on one of the 'dreaded pharmaceuticals'...my body is handling it very well. During these transitions, Dr. Rinde was more than supportive. He would actually email suggestions for my diet and was always quick to respond to my questions. It is refreshing to have a doctor that is so interested in your 'whole health'. I can heartily and readily recommend him as a fine doctor. Oh, one more thing. Dr. Rinde actually practices what he preaches. He eats right! He exercises! You can relate to him! This is a guy that you can trust. read more

I have had chronic back and hip pain for the last 10 years. I have only been seeing Dr. Rinde for about a month, and I'm doing better than I could have ever imagined. He doesn't just crack your back and send you on your way; he digs into your past history of injuries/activities/jobs that were the source of the problem, teaches you appropriate exercises for rebuilding your supportive muscles from the ground up, massages and activates dormant muscles, stretches tendons I didn't know existed, and realigns the vertebrae (after you have the muscles to support the change). His knowledge of the human body is impeccable, and is great at explaining what is taking place with visual aids, models, etc. I would recommend Dr Rinde to anyone... He fixed my body (and he's a really nice guy, too). Thanks Adam! read more

Dr. Rinde is a fantastic ND! He's incredibly caring, super knowledgeable and always up to date on the latest research. I've been under his care for a couple of years now for chronic GI/fatigue issues - and have been absolutely blown away by his commitment to my recovery and willingness to go the extra mile. You're unlikely to find another doc as passionate or well-informed in the realm of natural medicine (especially when it comes to gut health) as he is. Also super responsive via email! It's so refreshing to have a genuine ally in my journey back to health. Thank you, Dr. Rinde! read more

Dr. Rinde is a naturopathic doctor with an emphasis in Sports medicine. I originally came to see him because of an injury that I sustained in the weight room (doing training for competitive cycling). At the same time, I had a few other heath concerns - a skin rash, diet questions and a need to monitor fatigue symptoms. I had also been quite dissatisfied with the traditional MD doctor that I had used previously because: 1) He seemed to want to send me to a different specialist for every concern, or only look at one thing at a time, rather than looking at the whole picture; 2) He seemed so quick to prescribe strong medication such as antibiotics and never suggested any alternatives; 3) He seemed more concerned with following a protocol than looking for what was best for me. Dr. Rinde asks patients for their top THREE concerns when they come in the door - actively looking to understand the overall heath picture. He not only helped me immensely with my injury, but discovered that I had an egg allergy that was causing my skin problems. Dr. Rinde always talks about options for treatment and gives me choices with information to decide what is best. Once he even did prescribe antibiotics, but I knew that he was not following a rule or looking for an easy cure, but in that situation, antibiotics were really needed. I've been seeing Dr. Rinde for almost two years. He already recognizes patterns in my health - such as having more health concerns during the winter - and tested and found a vitamin D deficiency. He recognized my own pattern of healing from sports injury trauma and uses physical therapies that work for me. Even if you know you need an MD for some things (Dr. Rinde has referred me to an MD for gynecological exams for instance), I find it helpful to have an ND looking at the whole picture and suggesting complementary supplements and therapies as well as providing input on what to prioritize. Dr. Rinde has been a physical therapist, dietician, and counselor for me and has cured ailments that my MD could not cure. All this at generally lower cost than traditional medicine and with a much greater sense of personalized care. Appointments are easy to make and Dr. Rinde responds quickly to phone calls. He gets the highest recommendation from me. read more

Dr. Rinde has done more for me in the last year than any other doctor has done for me in the past 9 years. He actually takes the time to sit down with you to discuss your condition, to talk to you about what you have already tried and to discuss new avenues to take. He actually encouraged me to do my own research, and if I came up with anything we would look into it together. But to be honest there wasn't much I could come up with that he hadn't already suggested. This doctor is good folks! Not only is Dr. Rinde the best ND I've ever been to (and I've been to a lot of doctors) but he is also the most dedicated doctor I've ever dealt with. He takes the time to call me with results, and he even emails me to see how I'm doing. I mean, what doctor do you know emails you!? It's great! Even though I'm one of those mystery patients (no doctor has ever been able to figure out what's wrong) Dr. Rinde has been the only doctor to think outside the box which has actually led us down a path to some positive test results, which is the first time any doctor has produced positive results with me in over 9 years. I'm not better just yet, but Dr. Rinde and I are working on it and he seems dedicated to making sure I get my life back. Thank you Dr. Rinde! read more

Dr. Rinde is as caring of a doctor as they come. When I see him, I feel listened to and that he has taken as much time as needed with me. It seems obvious to me that he became a doctor because he wanted to help people, and that is what he's doing. I have seen Dr. Rinde for a variety of concerns, and he has always come up with a well thought-out plan to help. Not only is he kind, but he is also a wealth of information, and a doctor who seems to continue to study to stay on top of the most recent and relevant research in the field. I highly recommend Dr. Rinde to anyone in search of a smart and skillful doctor who also has a kind and sensitive bedside manner. read more

Dr. Rinde is the most attentive, efficient, and determined professional I have ever known. I had a "mystery" syndrome causing all types of symptoms for me and I felt like I was at the end of my rope. After some investigating on his part and *continuous* contact with me via email (what doctor does that?! - how amazing), he discovered my health issue. I am now being treated for the next weveral months by him and am really grateful. He gets my highest recommendation. read more

I'm not surprised that Dr. Rinde gets all five star ratings. A friend referred me to him when she learned of my gastrointestinal issues that I felt were stress induced. He listened, cared, communicated and took a real interest in helping me. Over the course of several months I saw consistent and marked improvement. I was finally able to get a real diagnosis and path of treatment which was a relief in itself, but then to have the actual physical improvement follow was a huge relief. Thank you, Dr. Rinde! Don't get too popular that I can't get an appointment anymore :) read more