Best decision you'll ever make…read more Feeling good on a core level because the actual issue was addressed. The direction of medicine is really exciting and so grateful brilliant cutting edge Drs are bravely reframing the perception and actually looking at the whole body and how one system affects another. I was desperate to sort out what was affecting my mood. She did labs and assessed which vitamins I was low in, hormones that were off, and assigned protocols that alleviate the pain. SO grateful and in awe of how her mind works. Dr. Steph looks at the whole body and pours over labs looking at biomarker levels that most Drs don't even test for. I will not go to Drs in the future that don't have a functional medicine specialty. This exceeded expectations. She writes a superbill that you submit to your insurance so some parts of it will be covered. Insurance companies will pay for bandaids to cover symptoms but sometimes won't pay for solutions that actually fix the problem. Baffling.

Incredible attention to detail. Outstanding listening skills and empathetic approach to treatment…read more She has the ability to solve complex cases like mine and work patiently to solve the issues one by one and a methodical with a clear communicative approach.j

@@My Journey With Knee Pain -- And an Unexpected Alternative to Knee Replacement…read more Good morning, everyone. I wanted to share my personal journey with knee pain and the treatments I've tried, in hopes it might help someone going through the same thing. The Beginning of My Knee Pain About 10 years ago, I began experiencing serious knee pain. I'm now 67, so it wasn't exactly a surprise, but it was still life-changing. My orthopedic surgeon diagnosed me with bone-on-bone arthritis and recommended a knee replacement. Instead, I started with cortisone injections every three months. For years, those shots worked like magic. Along with physical therapy, knee braces, topical creams, and supportive orthopedic shoes, I was able to manage the pain and live my life. When the Injections Stopped Working Unfortunately, this year everything changed. The cortisone injections only gave me mild relief, and the pain returned long before I could get the next one. I tried: * Hyaluronic acid injections - no improvement * PRP (platelet-rich plasma) injections - mild relief for about a month By June, my surgeon and I agreed it was time for knee replacement surgery. He also advised me to stop cortisone injections to reduce surgical risks. I scheduled the procedure and began preparing. A Setback I Never Expected Around this time, I joined this online knee replacement group for support -- but reading story after story of months-long pain and slow recoveries honestly scared me. Still, my pain was unbearable, so I was ready to proceed. Then, the unthinkable happened. I fell off a ladder and suffered a severe injury to my right leg -- the same one scheduled for surgery. I had an 8-inch skin tear, all the way to the bone. My surgeon immediately canceled my surgery, saying I'd need to wait at least a year for the skin to fully heal. The worst part? No more cortisone shots, ever. My skin was now too thin, and the risk was too high. My daily pain level was a 7 or 8 out of 10. I couldn't sleep, walking was torture, and my quality of life plummeted. Searching for Another Option Desperate for relief, I kept researching and came across Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE) -- a procedure that blocks inflammation by targeting the tiny arteries around the knee. I asked about it on social media, and a few people shared they had tried it years ago but only got short-term relief. However, the procedure recently received FDA approval, so I decided it was worth investigating. I contacted the San Francisco Vein and Vascular Institute, and Dr. Nathanson was incredibly helpful. After discussing my situation, he encouraged me to give it a try. The Procedure On Monday, I went in for my GAE procedure. The facility was beautiful, the staff welcoming, and the equipment state-of-the-art. The entire procedure took less than an hour. I limped in with a cane... and walked out normally just a few hours later. No sharp pain -- only a dull ache. Over the next couple of days, I experienced mild soreness when standing, but it was nothing compared to before. Today, three days after the procedure, I am 99% pain-free -- no pain medication, not even Tylenol. Looking Back What I once saw as a disaster -- my fall -- turned out to be a blessing in disguise. It forced me to seek an alternative to knee replacement, and I am so grateful I did. I know GAE may not be permanent, but it can be repeated if needed, and by then, there may be even more options available. Today, I am deeply thankful to Dr. Nathanson and the San Francisco Vein and Vascular Institute for giving me my mobility and my life back. If you're struggling with knee pain and looking for alternatives, it may be worth exploring GAE. I'll continue to update my journey in the weeks ahead. Good luck everyone.

The SF Vein and Vascular team have been excellent from start to finish. Scheduling, billing, and…read morethe care team are professional, caring, and supportive. Dr. Nathanson performed three procedures for me with great skill and an excellent bedside manner. I experienced no pain, and my recovery was almost immediate with no downtime. The Bay Area has many options for vein care, but in my opinion, this team is the best. I traveled 90 miles for my appointments, and it was well worth it. The facility is easy to find, modern, and welcoming. I highly recommend SF Vein and Vascular.

This review is long overdue. About a year ago I went to my doctor for my annual physical and…read moreexplained how I had no energy, was gaining weight, couldn't get solid sleep, and generally felt that something was wrong. He ran standard bloodwork and told me that everything looked normal. Great, so I'm just nuts? I found Dr. Horowitz after doing a lot of research and decided to see if she could figure this out. Bottom line, she has changed my life. After discussing my symptoms, habits, lifestyle, etc. I sensed she knew the root cause of my issues, but wanted to see the results of bloodwork (more specific bloodwork!) and a hormone levels test. After reviewing and explaining to me the results, the root cause, and the domino effect of issues that result from the root cause, Dr. Horowitz put me on a regimen that slowly, but surely, turned things around. After a few months my energy returned, I get quality sleep (so important!), and I've even lost weight. And this has all been sustained a year later. I highly recommend seeking guidance from Dr. Horowitz if you can relate to my symptoms. She has improved my quality of life, and I am forever grateful.

Absolutely the best naturopath you will find. I've been working with Dr Horowitz since 2019 and she…read morehas changed my life completely: from digestion issues to hormones, sleep, moods and focus. She's very responsive, supportive, and her thoughtful recommendations are based on holistic data. I couldn't recommend her enough. Thank you so much Dr. H!!

Dr. Wardwell and his team stands out as one of the most brilliant, innovative, honest and effective…read moredoctors I have seen in my life. He was highly recommended to me by my acupuncturist who has seen him several times for therapies to heal long standing back and neck injuries. Dr. Wardell has an extremely impressive and well rounded background and education which enables him to understand underlying issues and causes in a way that most doctors do not. I have recommended him to so many people who have chronic illnesses and pain/injuries who are unable to get relief by traditional methods (cortisone injections, PT, surgery). Not only does he have a deep understanding of any medical issues I've asked him about, his approach is always focused on getting to the true cause and healing them vs a band-aid approach used by so many doctors. His treatments / approach are all quite reasonably priced and has helped people avoid major surgeries that would be much more costly and not actually fixing the underlying problem or condition. I feel that Dr. Wardwell has a strong sense of integrity and ethics and treats his patients with genuine respect, never pushing profit over the best interest is his patients. I have been trying to recover from a severe case of Bells Palsy 7 years ago which I was told by some of the top doctors in the field that I would never be able to heal from it, and the only options were Botox and invasive surgery in my face. I'm so thankful that I have found PRP (plasma rich protein injections, same used in "vampire facials") therapy with Dr. Wardwell which has already healed and improved my symptoms in 3-4 months post PRP therapy. My other doctor who has been treating me, who is the head of plastic surgery at Stanford, was amazed as the most recent progress and never heard of PRP being used to to treat Bells Palsy, which is quite sad. I'm getting the word out. If you are looking for a doctor who will truly get to the bottom of your condition and treat you with the utmost care and respect, I highly recommend Dr. Wardwell. Randy on his team is also very welcoming and accommodating whenever possible. Do not hesitate to schedule a consult if you're thinking about it! You won't regret it.

Dr Wardwell is a magician. I came to Dr. Wardwell after dealing with achilles pain for 7 years. I'd…read moresee at 4 different doctors and most just told me to rest it or do PT - neither of which were a long-term solution to the pain. Within 5min of being at Dr. Wardwell's practice, he had imaged my achilles via ultrasound, diagnosed it as partially torn and had a proposed treatment plan - PRP and stem cell injections for my back, achilles and foot. He doesn't just treat the injury, but treats the full body, focusing on the the root cause to prevent re-injury. 4mo later - I'm back to running and am not limited in any activity. More importantly, I'm not hobbling out of bed every morning (which previously, I was resigned to doing for the rest of my life). I'm so appreciative for Dr Wardwell and the huge quality of life he has given to me. Also shoutout to Randy, who runs the office and is such a pleasure.

I wish I had found Dr Grieder years ago! It would have saved me so much time, heartache, false…read morediagnoses, failed medical interventions, and medical trauma. Dr.Grieder is an incredibly intelligent, kind, empathetic, and accomplished physician. He takes detailed notes, really listens to patients, and makes medical documentation that has caused multiple nurses, doctors, and medical professionals to call me just to gush to me over the phone about what an incredible and professional physician he is. He has made miracles happen with my insurance that I didn't believe possible because of his in-depth medical knowledge, attention to detail, and dedication to his patients and his work. When I approached Dr.Grieder I was at my wits end, I had (and have) an incredibly complex and difficult case, I've had more than one doctor turn me down for being "too complex", and had been running into so many medical and insurance roadblocks that my health journey had ground almost to a standstill. I'd tried paying out-of-pocket for expensive doctors before and had some horrible experiences with little to no results or positive changes to my health. When I approached Dr.Grieder's office it was about starting IVIG treatment which none of my other specialists felt qualified to evaluate or prescribe and weren't interested in fighting my insurance over. I presented the research I had gathered about IVIG and it's efficacy in treating a few of my conditions and instead of finding a reluctant physician, I found an eager advocate who not only knew more than I did about IVIG, but was already administering it to patients like me with a documented history of positive results! Dr. Grieder made me feel heard, seen, and hopeful about making progress toward health for the first time in years. As a chronically ill and disabled person who struggles to keep up with medical expenses I have to be so careful about the financial decisions I make around my health. Investing in adding Dr. Grieder on my care team has been worth every penny I've scrimped and saved and more! In fact, having him on my care team has made many of my treatments MORE affordable because he has been able to medically justify expensive medications to my medical insurance and has been willing to work directly with my insurance's medical review doctor and staff to make it happen. Having Dr.Grieder on my care team has been life saving not just for me, but for my other doctors and medical team members. He has removed a huge portion of the medical admin from my primary care physician who is wonderful but extremely over-worked and understaffed. Knowing that Dr. Grieder is on my team has strengthened our professional relationship and freed her up from enough medical admin to have the emotional and physical energy to reinvest back into my care. If you're thinking about adding Dr. Grieder to your care team I cannot recommend him highly enough! Finding a doctor who actually listens, who recognizes that YOU are the expert in your own body, and who takes your symptoms seriously is rare enough. In all my years of medical treatment, having been poked and prodded by 100+ doctors & surgeons, finding a physician that can help you think creatively about your chronic illness, who has the depth and breadth of knowledge to not give up when something doesn't work the first time, to know where to find answers and be willing to come up with new solutions to move your health in a positive direction, THAT is the rarest gift of all!

Last year, I was in an incredibly dark place physically, emotionally, and cognitively. I was…read moredealing with the complex and often misunderstood symptoms of Lyme disease, along with candida and parasite infections. I felt like death--plagued by heart pain, intense headaches, joint pain, angry skin lesions, eye pain, brain fog, and even yellow and grey skin. It was a frightening and overwhelming time. Before finding Dr. Grieder, I saw every specialist I could through my general practitioner--cardiologists, neurologists, dermatologists, GI doctors, even an immunologist--but none could get to the bottom of what was going on. I felt dismissed and increasingly hopeless. Dr. Grieder offered a completely different experience. His integrative approach combines functional medicine, advanced testing, and whole-person care, allowing him to address root causes rather than just symptoms. He is on the forefront of medical developments and has a rare ability to hold both the big picture and the small details of illness--understanding the interplay between systems in the body in a way few practitioners do. What I especially value is his collaborative spirit--he truly listens, not only to my symptoms but also to my own ideas and intuition about how things are unfolding. That mutual respect and trust have been deeply empowering, helping me reconnect with my body's wisdom and my own role in the healing process. With his support, I began to emerge--step by step--from the fog of illness. I now have energy, clarity, a renewed sense of possibility in my life, and a deep understanding of my body's capabilities. I feel deeply grateful for Dr. Grieder's thoughtful, integrative, and compassionate care. His persistence and belief in healing have made all the difference.

I look forward to my acupuncture appointments at Juheng every week. It's often a highlight of my…read moreday. I always leave feeling noticeably more relaxed and cared for. It's a lean team, but everyone is incredibly warm, welcoming, and informative. I've been coming twice a week for the past 4 months for various health issues, and the difference I've felt has honestly been night and day. From the beginning, they explained their overall treatment approach and adjusted things along the way based on how I was responding. I really appreciated how thoughtful and attentive they were throughout the process. Highly recommend Juheng for acupuncture :)

I have struggled with eczema for over two decades. Most recently, it has flared up intensely around…read moremy neck and mouth (perioral dermatitis). Over the years, I have seen dermatologists and an allergist to help find the cause and keep my symptoms at bay. I have tried multiple prescription ointments (steroid/non-steroid) and over-the-counter lotions. I have even tried to adjust my diet to avoid foods I believe were triggering the flare-ups. Nevertheless, nothing seemed to work, and I was even growing resistant to my prescription topical ointment. Not only was I becoming very self-conscious about my eczema, but I was also getting frustrated that nothing was helping. Out of curiosity and a bit of desperation, I decided to try acupuncture. I read positive things about it and figured it would not hurt to try despite my fear of needles. I have been going to Juheng Acupuncture for about four months now, and I can honestly say it has made a significant difference. The treatments have helped calm my skin, reduce flare-ups, and improve my overall well-being. I feel more balanced, and for the first time in years, my eczema feels manageable. I now look forward to my visits as I find it very relaxing! My treatment started with herbal teas along with twice-a-week acupuncture visits for about 6-8 weeks. Thereafter, it has been weekly visits for maintenance. The staff is knowledgeable, professional, kind, and truly invested in your healing journey. Dr. Chun and Sena are absolutely wonderful! I am so grateful I gave acupuncture a chance--and even more grateful I found them. I highly recommend Juheng Acupuncture!

This could have easily been a much lower review…read more 1. I was told I has an appointment and got a confirmation text. That text was for someone else totally. 2. I provided a card to reserve my appointment. I was informed after the service that this type of card was not accepted. Great service sometimes takes a couple tries. The issue is not that mistakes were made but how they were resolved. My appointmant began 90 minutes after the mistaken appointment. I got fluids so I'm happy! Sunia took the time to verify what my comfort and pain points were. I didn't just get a cold bag. I'm cheerful and hydrated! My card was not the right type. No problem. We fixed that right and know for next time. I would definitely use this service again. It took less time than I anticipated.

Our nurse was so friendly and nice, but unfortunately she missed my boyfriend's veins on both arms…read moreand was unable to deliver the IV, which was really painful for him. She tried for quite a while, and he said the second time she tried so hard that it hurt so incredibly bad he got nauseous from the pain. :( He has very easy veins too, and has gotten consistent bloodwork/IVs done in the past without any issue before- he's always gotten compliments about how easy and big his veins are. He was definitely queasy from the experience, but The Cure did manage to switch us over to just giving him an anti nausea shot instead. Edit: also just found that she left the empty needle and a few pieces of trash, which is a dangerous for our cats :( So glad our cats didn't get to it!

Elanita is amazing! 10/10 would recommend! I have had consistent shoulder pain from volleyball…read moreinjuries and the dry needing she does has been the only relief I have had! I have tried many different treatments but her treatments have been the only thing that works!

So incredibly helpful, from intake/insurance verification to actual treatment. I immediately…read morenoticed relief after my first treatment. I truly felt like concerns were listened to and addressed. Would highly recommend!