As an enthusiastic home cook, I've been struggling with weight gain for decades. Even with a…read morerigorous exercise schedule I'd put on pounds and not lose them. Michelle gave me a whole different understanding of how to deal with food. I still make exciting and delicious dinners while losing that last pounds, and reaching my target goal. Also I'm confident I can maintain my weight

I recently completed a CGM Experience led by Michelle Dwyer, a brilliant health coach who uses…read moreContinuous Glucose Monitors to help participants understand how food affects their bodies. I joined out of curiosity, hoping to gain some clarity around my own energy levels. I absolutely gained that and MORE. Michelle is approachable, supportive, encouraging, and gifted at educating her clients. During the two-week session, each participant wears a CGM that gathers their personal data, and Michelle guides us through understanding what it all means. Watching my glucose levels respond to foods in real time is addictively fascinating, but having her explain why it's happening is what makes the experience truly beneficial. Michelle holds space with ease and compassion. She never labels anything as good or bad--even foods are simply described as nourishing or depleting--and she gently diffuses any self-criticism that arises, helping the whole group release judgement, and relax into curiosity instead. This group has definitely improved my relationship with food. I now understand so much more about which foods help me feel steady and which ones tend to spike and crash my energy--and deplete my pancreas. I'm more aware, and far more connected to how my body responds to foods and why. If you want to better understand your own energy patterns and understand how foods react in your body, this program is genuinely worth your time and money. It's budget-friendly, eye-opening, empowering, and honestly, worth repeating. Every round gives you new insights about your body, and those insights make a big difference!

I was a little apprehensive about seeing a natrapath because I was afraid they would be a little…read morebit 'woohoo' ie, not as science based as I would feel comfortable with. I wanted to get bio-identical hormones for menopause because I was suffering from horrible insomnia and anxiety that had set in during the transition from peri-menopause to menopause proper. I had tried at Kaiser but they will only do that under special circumstances that I didn't qualify for. She was extremely knowledgeable about the connection between the hormone changes of menopause and peri-menopause and insomnia and anxiety. She had me do extensive (but all at once so therefore not burdensome) testing for my levels of all potentially related things to determine the best doses of hormones for me specifically and make sure my overall health was good. I had been told by Kaiser that it was not possible to determine my exact levels of hormones yet the tests she called for did just that and went through a medical facility that was excellent. And throughout she was empathic and understanding so I felt comfortable telling her I'd been through a recent trauma that may have been exacerbating some of the symptoms and she then talked to me about the changes in the daily timing of the release of cortisol in the body from PTSD that none of my prior MD specialists had ever mentioned and included some further tests and natural treatment for this as well. Her non-judgemental attitude and understanding did not change when I shared this as it sadly often does if you mention anything mental health related to a practitioner and that she would be so knowledgeable about something that wasn't even an advertised specialty of hers made me feel that she keeps herself so up to date on the latest information and treatment with a very wide net because of her integrated perspective and clear commitment to best practices so that you could bring her just about any issue and she would have helpful treatment suggestions for you. She saw me often enough to get the correct course of treatment and then once I was stabilized with consistently good sleep and lowered anxiety did not need extensive follow up visits so I got proper care without unnecessary expense. She is a gem that I would recommend to anyone.

I had never seen a naturopath before and Dr. Graser FAR exceeded my expectations. She listened…read moreobjectively and intuitively to my symptoms/concerns and offered excellent care in the form of herbal supplements, ordering lab tests and lifestyle modifications to manage and/or remedy my various issues. Dr. Graser is a (deep) well of knowledge and one of the most compassionate healing/health care practitioners I have ever met. I'm so grateful to include her in my list of health care providers.

Before working with Dr. Jenn, I felt like I was living in two completely different bodies each…read moremonth. For about half the month, I was deep in brain fog, exhausted, overwhelmed, and disconnected. Nothing really brought me joy, and my nervous system felt like it was constantly buzzing on high. The other half of the month, when I started to feel a bit better, I was mostly just recovering from how depleted I had been. It was an awful cycle. Working with Dr. Jenn has been truly life changing. She didn't just help me understand and regulate my hormones, she supported me through the full experience of perimenopause in a way that felt deeply holistic. She took the time to talk through the psychological, emotional, spiritual, and physical shifts I was going through, which made me feel seen and understood in a way I hadn't before. Now, I feel like I have my brain back. I have energy again. I can work out at the level I want, which is incredibly important to me as a dance teacher, and I feel happy and present with my child. Most importantly, I feel hopeful about my future again. I truly don't think I would have been able to make some of the big life changes I've been navigating without Dr. Jenn's support. She helped me get to a place where I have the energy, resilience, and clarity to show up for my life. I'm so grateful for her care and would highly recommend her to anyone navigating perimenopause.

Thank you so much for being a part of my care team prior to my baby's arrival. We may not have…read morestarted working together with this end goal in mind, but I strongly believe that your treatment regimen and Replenish program set me up for a birth with no complications and a better understanding of my body. Much gratitude to Dr. Claire and Dr. Amy!

I am so grateful for Dr. Rachelle and all she has done for my health. I have struggled with gut…read moreissues my entire life and became frustrated with the short term treatment I received from other doctors who wanted to give me medication for my symptoms without getting to the root of the problem. I turned to naturopathic medicine because I wanted to understand my body better and receive treatment that was personal and holistic. Seeking treatment with Dr. Rachelle is one of the best decisions I made for my health. Her treatment plan is long term and was aimed at making the changes I needed to sustain my wellness for my lifetime. I am so thankful for her continued guidance and encouragement. She is a wonderful person and I feel that she genuinely cares about her patients' wellbeing and their healing journey. For the first time in awhile, I feel hopeful about my health for the long term. I would definitely recommend Dr. Rachelle's services to anyone who wants to improve their health and wellbeing!

Can't believe it has been a whole year since my last review on Dr. Johnson. She is still a super…read moreawesome person as I mentioned in my last review. We have worked though my pain management and have transitioned in to pain prevention and nutrient replacement. I think a lot of my pain was coming from constant fatigue and lack of vitamin my body needed. I can really tell the difference I am not in a fog of exhaustion any more and I feel more functional. Thank you again for reviving me

I wanted some basic tips on how get healthier and found my session with Teresa to be very helpful!…read moreI was a bit apprehensive about being scolded for not exercising enough or eating unhealthy foods, but Teresa was non-judgmental, compassionate, and encouraging. She immediately identified key areas where I can improve, and gave me realistic goals to strive towards. I gained a lot of valuable information and advice from Teresa and plan to meet with her again to check in on my progress.

Srinika is the best nutritionist and acupuncturist. I received great care and treatment. I highly…read morerecommend her services. Thank you very much, Srinika, for all the attention and care you provided me. See you soon.

Srinika's nutritional analyses and supplements have helped me with many health challenges the past…read morefew years. The most dramatic was a painful knee that had been difficult off and on for many years. Several months ago it had become quite painful whenever I went down steps (which I do daily). Srinika recommended avoiding certain foods, and also gave me supplements, which were from good sources. I really thought it was a long shot, but after two weeks I was most pleasantly surprised that the pain was gone! Her techniques allow her to look at a troubling situation; figure out probably causes; and then come up with methods to make things better. And they work! I'll mention one other challenge... because of my aging eyes, I had difficulty driving at night and didn't feel it was safe, so avoided night driving. Sometimes my daughter or a friend would pick me up, but mostly I stopped going to evening events and activities. After some deep dives with Srinika into possible causes, as well as taking nutritional supplements, I'm now able to do limited driving at night, for which I am grateful. As I work with Srinika more, there's a good chance that my eyesight will continue to improve!

I saw Dr. Teray when she was still at Berkley Naturopathic Medical group. she was quite helpful…read more i had to come to here after a severe viral in early 2014 and she was one of a few doctors I had been seeing. She spent the first part of the session hearing me out and listening to everything I had to say, doing her best to get a whole picture of who I was. She then prescribed some supplements and vitamins. While some of what she prescribed got push back from the other doctors, I can say I felt measurably better within a day or two of seeing her. Even some of the supplements other doctors warned me against still had a measurably positive side effect, and for that I was grateful. Keep in mind, it wasn't an overnight cure. Both Dr. Teray and the other doctors said it would be at least six months before I would begin to feel normal again. She did however help measurably and for that I am very thankful.

Dr. Teray's office, to me, is the definition of a safe space. I've dealt with issues of depression…read moreand anxiety for as far back as I can remember. I've been on medication, I've seen general practitioners, I've seen my fair share of psychiatrists and therapists, I've read plenty of self-help books--you get the idea. But these things never worked out for me. A couple years ago, seemingly by magic, I was in a great place, had things under control, and was very happy with my life. And for some reason, that stopped, and I was no longer happy, and I couldn't for the life of me figure out what I was doing differently. Things started to get really bad, and my life felt like it was falling apart--my job and my relationship began to suffer because of this and I knew I had to do something. I decided to give Berkeley Naturopathic Medical Group a call, without a specific doctor in mind. When I told the receptionist that I was looking for help with anxiety and depression, she stopped me mid-sentence and said "You should see Dr. Teray. She's amazing. She just left our group to start her own practice. Here is her contact information." Dr. Teray and I started with a phone consultation, where she asked me some questions about my goals and so forth, what I was looking for and why it was important to me, to see if we would even be a good fit. I liked this, because the truth is that N.D. care can be expensive, and I appreciated the opportunity to feel out the connection before making a commitment. I was really struck by the way she worded some of her questions--for example, "Why is being happy important to you?"--which really required me to think about my answers. I decided to sign up with her for 12 sessions, which we completed over about 8 months. The original idea was 6 months--a session every other week--but as we neared the end we decided to push some appointments out based on my progress. It's amazing to me to think back on where I was when I started with her, and how far I've come with her help. We did a blood panel and she prescribed me some supplements and vitamins which I still take today. I cannot believe how much they help me. Our sessions felt similar to therapy, but more proactive, and with a more holistic approach to mind, body, and spiritual well being. I am so, so, so grateful to Dr. Teray for helping me remember how to be happy again. I definitely benefited from all 12 sessions. I wasn't expecting an overnight miracle cure; these are issues I've battled for well over a decade, and they needed to be handled with tact and some delicacy. Dr. Teray did just that. She did not expect me to upturn my life and make immediate radical changes; our pace was perfect, gave me time to incorporate and practice new strategies into my day-to-day, and I now feel well equipped to handle what comes my way. And, if it happens that I find myself needing a little extra help, I know exactly who I'll call.

I have asked Dr. Korza for medical advice multiple times. She has proven time and time again to be…read morea life saver. My regular doctors were unable to help me with a skin and inflammation issue that I've had for years, and after speaking with Dr. Korza and following her advice I was able to solve the issue. She was able to help me with supplements and nutritional advice almost immediately as opposed to years of multiple doctors not being able to help me. Most recently she prescribed that I do some blood work and it showed that I was one point away from being pre-diabetic and that I had extremely high iron/ferritin. Again, through her help I was able to get within a normal range, so I am no longer in danger of bing pre-diabetic and my iron/ferritin is down to normal levels. I am feeling much better now on a daily basis because of it, and by getting her expert care, I feel like I have avoided a future health issue. The regular health industry would have only treated me after being diabetic and having a damaged liver that was causing health issues. Thankfully because of Dr. Korza, I was able to avoid all of that, and become healthier now and for the future. I will continue to see her for any current issues that occur and for long term preventive health. I can't recommend her enough.

I've gone to countless doctors over the years and am so grateful to have found Dr. Korza! I wasn't…read morefamiliar with naturopathic medicine before, but my aunt had recommended Dr. Korza after she had visited her and I had mentioned how it was difficult to find a doctor to do a proper thorough assessment for me and take the time to understand my needs. It's not that I've had a horrible experience with general physicians, I've even seen an internal medicine specialist, but I finally felt properly heard with Dr. Korza. She did a very thorough assessment of my health history and background, listened to my concerns, and ordered a variety of lab tests. For the first time, I had a doctor sit with me for an hour and talk through each lab result, what they meant, and whether or not certain things were issue areas of concern. She was able to point out something I had been concerned about and gave me just a few supplements to address the issue. I've only had two appointments with Dr. Korza and it's been about four months since my first appointment, but I finally feel like I'm in control of my health and on a path to fully understanding my needs. Dr. Korza is very accessible via their online communication system as well, so I appreciate being able to be in touch with her if I have any questions. In person she's just amazing!! She has a very kind, caring demeanor and sincerely takes her time to address your concerns in a non-judgmental fashion. I finally feel like I met a doctor who doesn't just take a quick fix jumping to conclusions about my situation approach to my health, I most definitely recommend her.