dr Green is very personable and very knowledgeable. I trust her completely. I'm grateful that I…read morefound her. She has helped me tremendously the less than a year that I've been . She has a quality staff that supports her and her patience. I appreciate them all very much.

Alicia is a gift to the community. It you're not under the care of her healing hands and medical…read moreintuition - consider yourself missing out.

Dr. McCarter is the most thoughtful and patient doctor I have ever worked with. It is so…read moreencouraging to have someone who truly listens and understands your health issues. She has been kind and understanding every time I've had a reaction to a particular remedy and helped me adjust my health plan. What a difference from the standard MDs I've seen who only spend 10 minutes with patients and dismissed many of my concerns that turned out to be serious health issues. Dr. McCarter has also been sensitive to my healthcare budget when recommending appointments and tests. Yes, it is an investment to receive care that isn't covered by standard insurance, but it has absolutely been the right choice. She has helped me get great value out of each visit and my visit package. She's also been available to answer simple questions via email. This is the kind of care you want when healing from an illness. She'll be my first choice of care provider as long as I'm in the Bay Area.

This review is long time due . I had been battling stomach issues since a long time .All the…read moregastroenterologists that I saw labelled it as irritable bowel syndrome with no solutions . Dr Nicole Mc Carter was amazing . She listens to you and finds the root cause of your problems . I had something called dysbiosis or imbalance of my gut bacteria . She always prescribed the right lab work and made sure everything is working well including diet modifications .I have been wanting to check in with her to keep up with my health , but have been busy . But just wanted to express my heartfelt thanks for helping me out .

I stumbled upon NaturalStart Medicine when searching for colon hydrotherapy in my area. Upon…read moreconsultation with the hydrotherapist, I learned that I was not a candidate because of a previous health condition. Upon hearing this, I was so disappointed. The therapist recommended I see Dr. Fong before proceeding with any treatment like this, and at first I was hesitant. I was already working with a naturopath and did not want to start over. But I decided to utilize the free 15-minute consultation...and I am glad I did! I have many years of experience navigating the healthcare system and have found many shortcomings. Because of these shortcomings, I decided to pursue nursing so that I could better understand the body. Within my 15 minutes with Dr. Fong, she was able understand my frustration and the complexities of my case - something most doctors today do not take the time to figure out. After a VERY thorough investigation, which took place over a 2 hour appointment, I knew I had made the right decision to come to Dr. Fong. While the first few appointments are overwhelming, I received more answers about my body and what was going on, than in nearly 20 years of working with specialists. She ordered tests that most physicians won't (because they deem it a waste of time and money) and she spent more time explaining how these markers overall influence our bodies homeostasis. To people who have spent much time in doctors offices, the approaches she uses seem unconventional. But if you're like me, and conventional medicine has constantly come up short, than unconventional was what I needed. I was shown to care and nourish my body from the inside out, and after nearly 20 years of being on pharmaceutical, synthetic medication, I was approved by my specialists at PAMF and Stanford to trial off of my medication BECAUSE of the improvements that were made while working with Dr. Fong. My medical journey is not over - there is still work to do. But I feel better now than I ever had in my 20's, and am living a healthier life. Dr. Fong works with you as an individual, and as such, you will have a unique treatment plan. The level of detail that you receive by being a patient of hers is unlike anything western medicine provides - and I can say that as someone who is closely tied to the healthcare community. If we are to truly treat patients, we must be willing to spend the time and energy on them that is required. Dr. Fong definitely puts in the time, and uses her background and spirit of research to make sure you are cared for to the best of your ability!

The doctor took time to go over everything and asked follow up questions in a thoughtful way. They…read morelooked at things from a few angles which made me feel like they were being careful and not just jumping to a quick answer. They mentioned a few things that I could try and gave suggestions that were doable and made sense with my lifestyle. I appreciated that they didn't try to over complicate things.

I was working with Dr Caitlin for a long time until I moved to a new city. Their office is calm,…read moreclean and you will always be greeted with a smile when you arrive. They honor their appointments and treat you with care. I especially liked how Dr Caitlin would listen to me and make sure I understood the protocol and lab results when I would have them. They have an online patient portal where you can see all results from previous labs, visit notes from the Dr and even message your Dr directly. I appreciated how Dr Caitlin felt so accessible and if I needed anything I could get an answer fairly fast.

I am so glad I found this place. Dr. Larsen is very knowledgeable and friendly. She put me on…read moremedications that my pcp didn't think I needed. I will def keep Dr. Larsen as my naturopathic as long as I am able to. The front desk staff is super friendly. They are prompt in emailing you back. Thank you.

Dr. Elisa Yao helped me prepare for and go through two pregnancies, one being twins! as someone who…read morepreviously struggled with recurrent loss, she made sure no stone was unturned and truly treated every aspect of my health so I could safely carry babies into the world. She took so much time with me, was always available if I needed to message her in between appointments, and was thorough in monitoring and treating my hormones and so many other aspects of my health. She has a wealth of knowledge! I hope I can use her every pregnancy as she is an absolute gem in the medical world and I truly don't know if my babies would be here if it were t for her!

Dr. Yao has truly changed my life…read more When I was first diagnosed with Primary Ovarian Insufficiency (POI), an IVF clinic doctor told me that having a child naturally would be nearly impossible--and that IVF was my only option. I felt devastated and overwhelmed. I wasn't emotionally ready for IVF and couldn't stop thinking about the physical and emotional toll it might take on me. Around that time, I found Dr. Yao while searching for fertility support on Yelp. It was one of the best decisions I've ever made. Dr. Yao took a holistic and deeply personalized approach. She ordered comprehensive lab tests--not just focused on fertility, but on my entire body's well-being. She helped me understand that fertility is not isolated; it's part of a complex, interconnected system. Through her care, I discovered that in addition to POI, I also had insulin resistance and hormonal imbalances. Dr. Yao addressed each of these issues with a customized treatment plan, one step at a time. After every visit, she would give me clear, practical, and actionable steps to improve both my fertility and my overall health. Over the course of six months, we closely monitored my hormones and lab markers while I worked on building a healthier lifestyle. And then--I got pregnant naturally. Throughout my pregnancy, Dr. Yao has continued to support me with regular check-ins, lab monitoring, supplements, and medications as needed. Her advice is always backed by the latest research, and her knowledge is incredibly up-to-date. I've felt confident and reassured every step of the way, knowing I'm receiving the best possible care for my unique situation. In fact, I've felt more energetic and healthier during this pregnancy than I did during my first one. I am incredibly grateful to Dr. Yao and credit her for so much of this journey. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for real, root-cause solutions to infertility or any women's health issues--not just band-aid treatments. She is compassionate, insightful, and genuinely invested in your long-term well-being. Thank you, Dr. Yao!

I've been coming to young wellness center for over a month now, I've been coming for the Esmella…read morechair, after 2 kids mommy couldn't hold her pee and couldn't do any activity with my children. Now I can hold my urine and play with my children. Affordable Esmella chair treatments. Happy 10 year anniversary Brandy! Staff have been amazing! I love coming in and getting greeted by my name. Thank you everyone!

I came here for hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) and overall had a great experience. Dr. Young was…read morevery informative, and the staff were friendly, knowledgeable, and thorough in explaining safety protocols, which really helped ease any anxiety for a first-time session. I was initially referred here by my surgeon after another Bay Area facility was fully booked, so I appreciated being able to get in relatively quickly. The treatment itself felt professional and well-managed, and I left feeling positive about the care I received. One thing to note is that this clinic does not accept insurance, so everything is out of pocket, unlike some other facilities that may have insurance partnerships. I wasn't aware of that ahead of time. My main area for improvement would be pricing transparency. Over the phone, I was quoted $375 for treatment and told I would need to meet with Dr. Young beforehand, which I completely understand. However, additional costs weren't clearly explained. I opted for a 90-minute session, which ended up being more expensive, and I left owing around $850. While I acknowledge I could have asked more questions, I do wish the full pricing breakdown had been communicated more clearly upfront. Overall, it was a very positive experience in terms of care and professionalism. If cost weren't a concern, I would absolutely return. I'd just recommend future patients ask detailed questions about pricing ahead of time.

Dr. Connie and Dr. Marcel are knowledgeable, helpful, caring, patient, responsive and listen…read more Recently, they helped me with breast cancer. Their treatments (supplements and IV) along with conventional treatment (surgery) helped me recover faster, likely combined with a whole food vegan diet (my protocol). They are a great team to have on your side during a cancer journey. Dr. Connie also helped me in 2003 with my severe pollen allergies (I was allergic to all flowers, grasses and trees). In short, after 7 years of allergy shots, daily prescription pill and steroid nasal spray, the manufacturer of the pill discontinued it. I tried a few other Rx pills that caused insomnia, headaches and acne. A friend suggested I try Dr. Connie. She gave me a couple of supplements and informed me of a diet change, basically low glycemic. Amazingly, as a result, I have been cured since of my year round pollen allergies. The bonus was my exercise induced asthma also disappeared. A few years into the diet change, I tried high intensity exercise without using my inhaler. I have not used an inhaler since then. I will continue using Dr. Connie as my primary doctor. I will continue with maintenance IV vitamin C therapy with Dr. Marcel to keep cancer from returning.

I see and feel the benefits of receiving IV-C to as part of my maintenance protocol. vitamin C…read moreoxygenates the blood, boosts immunity, and everything else that vitamin c is good for. Despite what another commenter stated, IV-C is commonly used to as a cancer treatment option. I enjoy coming to Pacific Naturapthic and I enjoy the patient community. Everyone are kind and supportive. Dr. Marcel is a veteran and supports your overall health and nutrition! Im grateful for his knowledge and professionalism.

Finally a qualified Physician who gets to the "root cause" of illness!…read more I was being poisoned by previous Primary Care Doctor at Kaiser Permanente, telling me to keep taking absurd amounts of Ibuprofen and Steroids daily to bring down inflammation. Thankfully Dr. Strugatsky was able to quickly determine the root cause of my illness, and now I am symptom free and able to be the mother and professional that I am meant to be. I can't stress enough how helpful and skillful she is. I have sent her many referrals from friends and family members and they are all equally impressed and thankful for her incredible knowledge and skill set. "If you think Wellness is expensive, try illness"

Dr. Strugatsky helped me recover from multi symptom issues. I was wiped out from a bacterial…read moreinfection and also had cascading symptoms of hormonal imbalance, insomnia, anxiety and nutritional deficiencies. She diagnosed the problems with advanced tests and recommended an effective gut healing protocol along with nutritional supplements that were essential for my body. I highly recommend Dr. Strugatsky for everyone who is looking for holistic healing.

This is an overdue review. I saw Dr. Raphael during the pandemic. She was my first naturopathic…read moredoctor and the first doctor I had seen completely virtually. She took detailed information and concerns of mine. She was able to put in bloodwork I needed to the lab but I was able to take her recommended lab work to have my doctor put it in so that some of the lab work would be covered by insurance. The lab work is much more extensive than the basic lab work your traditional doctor does for you. Her lab work was able to have her give you recommendations on supplements and diet. The lab work is an eye opener to seeing how unbalanced my body was. Just before having the vaccine, she instructed me on what tinctures to take prior to having the vaccine so that wouldn't have any or mild side effects. The first two vaccines I took the tinctures and I barely had any symptoms. When the booster came out and I completely forgot about taking the tinctures, I had a headache and was tired for two days. I won't forget to take this going forward now. If you're looking for a naturopathic doctor, I highly recommend Dr. Kizzy Raphael where ever you are located. She does a wonderful job working with patients virtually. Her attention to detail and her eagerness to want to resolve your health issues makes her a vital part of your wellbeing.

Dr. Kizzy has helped me obtain a quality of life I didn't think was possible. I had lost faith in…read moretraditional doctors, having been told countless times from more doctors than I can remember that "I'm fine". I'd been through Kaiser, PAMF, Sutter Health; nobody would listen and nobody would help. I felt so hopeless, defeated and truly sick. I was experiencing debilitating fatigue, excruciating pain in my tailbone, extreme nausea, issues with overactive bladder, blood in my stool, a swollen abdomen, weight that I couldn't lose no matter what I tried ...the list goes on. Every day was a struggle and every day I felt so unwell, and there was no explanation. The nausea has been affecting me for over 30 years. The final straw that pushed me to find help outside of what my insurance would cover, was testing positive for colon cancer at 46. I didn't really have the money to seek alternative care, but feeling like I was on the brink of death motivated me to reprioritize my life and figure it out. I found Dr. Kizzy out of sheer desperation. I chose her because of the reviews I read. I could write pages and pages about how wonderful she is, but to summarize, I feel amazing! I don't have colon cancer. I was completely misdiagnosed by Kaiser. They kept running the same tests over and over. They refused to deviate and expand the parameters of their testing even though I wasn't getting better. They told me my ailments were all in my head. Dr. Kizzy was able to determine I had SIBO (small intestine bacterial overgrowth), H.pylori (very common, from food poisoning) and that my adrenal gland function was extremely low. I've been a patient of Dr. Kizzy for a little over a year now and for the first time in my entire life, I'm ok. I will be forever grateful for her help! She actually listened and cared. · Debilitating Fatigue - Dr. Kizzy treated my adrenal gland function, and I have so much energy now! · Excruciating Tailbone Pain - It was from chronic stress, which led to pressure and muscle tension in my pelvic floor muscles. She recommended an amazing therapist (Taryn Weinkam, PhD) who helped me release the trauma I've been holding onto for so many years. My pain is gone! · Overactive Bladder - It was my body's response to being in a constant state of "fight or flight". The therapy helped with this as well, it's no longer an issue. · Extreme Nausea - It was from H.pylori. Nausea is one of the main symptoms. If Kaiser or Sutter had run a simple test, this could have been diagnosed decades ago. My nausea is completely gone. · Swollen Abdomen & Bloody Stool - Both of these were from SIBO and both are no longer present. · Excess Weight - SIBO contributed to this, but so did the feeling of hopelessness. I credit both Dr. Kizzy and therapy. Our bodies react to our mental state. I've dropped 30 lbs and fit back into clothes I never thought I'd be able to wear again. There is really something to that whole "mind, body, spirit" thing. I highly recommend Dr. Kizzy!

Dr. A is phenomenal!…read more Truly cares about your health and works within your budget. Helped me deal with some severe intestinal issues that had been bothering me for 2+ years. Went through it all before working with Dr. Auer - blood work, different samples, colonoscopy, etc. Wasn't able to even figure out what the problem was. Thankfully within a short period, Dr. Auer was able to pinpoint what the issues were and able to target it with a precision protocol. Even got sick with Covid 19 in the middle of treatment and he gave a protocol for that as well. Like I said, you can tell he truly cares about your wellbeing. If you're looking for a health solution, you gotta try Dr. A!

Dr. Ayer is great (we even went to school together) and I recommend him to anyone even my own…read morepatients