Suffering from some major issues with digestion and upset stomach for over a year. Doctors at Kaiser didn't seem to think anything serious was going on despite chronic symptoms but were keen on charging me over a thousand dollars for tests and visits that I thought were covered under my plan. Meanwhile, it took just two appointments with Dr. Laura to finally get my digestion issue sorted. She was thorough in her assessment and genuinely interested in getting me fixed up (unlike my Kaiser doctors). Thanks to her diagnosis and treatment, my symptoms abated in a little under two weeks and I'm finally back to eating normal again. Thank you! read more

Like some of the other reviewers, I was hesitant about writing a review because for my own selfish reasons, I don't want Dr. Figoski to be getting too booked up. My experience with her has been amazing. My experience with regular MDs has been that they're quick to diagnose with just a symptom then they'll try to throw a pill at you and send you on your way. Laura, though... She looks at you as a complete person. ALL your symptoms, your current/past lifestyle, diet, mental state and other things will be taken into consideration when she makes a health plan for you. She looks at long-term and short-term. Her initial treatment is typically conservative but she takes a very balanced approach and knows when not to be conservative. If you get labs done, she'll explain the results to you in English. She's passionate about her work. And, as other reviewers have said, she really truly listens. In conclusion...please don't see her unless I've booked my appointment first. ;) read more

What doctor is going to spend 90 minutes listening to every single one of your concerns? Without sending you on your way with a prescription you probably don't even need? From there, running the appropriate diagnostics tests to determine what's really going on without giving you the run around? I mean, how many times has a doctor (who can't figure out your problem) sent you to specialist after specialist, never to find out what the real issue is? Not many. And that's why Dr. Laura's style of medicine is revolutionary. Rather than fix the symptom, Dr. Laura works to fix the root. If for some reason you do need a drug, or surgery, she's not opposed to it. But that's not the first thing she'll recommend. Not only is she smart, friendly, professional, with the cutest office. She deals with each patient personally (meaning you don't talk to a receptionist) AND she gives you a 30 minute free consultation to see if you're a match. If you've experienced frustration with doctors and can't seem to figure out what's up with you, see Dr. Laura. Yes, it's an investment. But her prices for 3 appointments (which is a smart way to set it up) are actually reasonable, and your health is worth it. read more

I had to think long and hard about writing a review about Dr. Laura as I am concerned that she will get too busy to provide the level of service that makes her so amazing! I recently turned 45 and finally decided that it was time to take better care of myself. I really wanted an experience that was different that what the typical western medicine experience has to offer. I also wanted to work with a person who had more than 15 minutes to spend with me. I signed up for the 3 appointment plan and spent about 75-90 minutes at the first appointment discussing my past health history and where I wanted to go in the future. Dr. Laura did a quick blood draw so that she could get the most current panels. On the second appointment, we discussed what the blood panels read and where to go based on those readings. We also took out a synthetic medication that I had been on for over 10 years and added a natural, "bio-identical" version of that medication. On the third visit, we spent 60 minutes discussing how I felt in light of those medicinal changes and what to do next. I finally feel like I have an advocate who can give the help and guidance that I need rather than just being a number who is shuffled in and out of an office. If you are looking for something better than what you have now, please give Dr. Laura a call as she can help you make a real change in your health. read more

My experience with Dr. Figoski has been wonderful. I started seeing her to help deal with my anxiety, hormonal changes, and digestion issues. She spent a great deal of time with me on our first visit and quickly assessed that I could work through all of my issues with some dietary adjustments and holistic herb therapy. Her evaluation was excellent and the treatment has been life changing. I have since lost weight, have my anxiety well under control, am happier, and feel like my old self again. I have since referred her to several people who all have had simliar wonderful experiences. If you are looking for a Doctor who listens, has an amazing bedside manner, and understands that wellness is a holistic blend of mental and physical treatment that does not require drugs...Laura is the doctor for you! read more

Laura was just what I needed to get back on track with my wellbeing. I am a health conscious person and like to treat issues that can arise in a natural manor. Instantly I knew I was in good hands with Laura. She is a true professional with a caring soul. She truly listened to my concerns and addressed them in a clear and practical way. I know I have her support and already love implementing her integrative prescription based on clean living, natural remedies and nourishing whole foods. Laura is definitely my go to woman from now on! Would recommend her to anyone looking for the best quality care. Sarah read more

Dr. Figoski is a rare find. Not only is she incredibly knowledgable about the body and human health from an integrative perspective, she is also grounded, down to earth and meets you where you are at. Dr. Figoski takes time and care with each and every patient that she meets with. She listens generously and offers insights in ways that are easy to understand and action plans that are accessible to implement. Her care is incredibly comprehensive, applicable and life changing. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to improve their health, well-being, and relationship to themselves. read more

Laura is a FANTASTIC ND. She actually listens to you to understand the condition of your body instead of charging ahead with a diagnosis. I came to her with a chronic cough that had lasted 4 weeks, and she created a tincture for me. The cough cleared up in about 2 days time. Would HIGHLY recommend Laura. read more

Laura is awesome. I felt instantly like I could share all the data about my health data and lab results with confidence that this would be lead to a good discussion as what to check and try to do better. For the record, I'm pretty well informed about nutrition and health and I'm still getting a lot of value from visiting Laura. . She has a perspective on things that would be useful even if I knew everything about health. I'm feel really lucky to be her patient and you should to if you get the chance! read more

Summary: Laura is fantastic. Details: I have always considered myself a very "healthy" person - I exercise, I don't eat many processed foods... I generally try to take pretty good care of myself. However, work has gotten more and more stressful and then some things happened in my personal life that just pushed me over the edge into anxiety and stress. So, I went looking for help, and I'm very thankful that I found Laura. Laura has helped me out SO much. I feel like "me" again. Better yet - I feel even happier than the old "me" ever did. It's wonderful. She's helping me to re-center my nutrition and my body in a way that will leave me a much healthier, happier person. I really can't recommend her highly enough! read more

Dr. Figoski is amazing! She's super knowledgeable and knows how to explain some complex things in very accessible and engaging ways. I've not only greatly improved my health by working with her, but also my understanding of how my own body works and what factors influence my overall health. She's never made me feel silly for asking questions and is always happy to adjust treatment plans to be right for you and your lifestyle. She makes you feel heard and like you have a real advocate who's interested in more than just getting you out the door so they can see the next patient. I went to Laura with acne that was so bad nothing I tried (and I tried everything) had helped. Seeing a naturopath was my last line of defense before considering Accutane, and I'm so glad I did! After a few months, my skin has been clearer than it's ever been; it feels like a miracle. While my normal Kaiser doctor told me that there was nothing left to do but try antibiotics and then switch to Accutane, Laura worked with me to recommend several rounds of tests that identified far more systemic imbalances that were causing my acne. After some adjustments to my diet and a lot of natural supplements I'm seeing results that no other cream, pills, face washes produced. And I have the happiness of now understanding what was causing my inflammation and knowing that my overall health is better too. read more

Dr. Figoski has all the qualities I was looking for in a doctor and more. She listens to me without making me feel judged or embarrassed, she recommends tests that would give us the most amount of information without totally breaking the bank, and then she comes up with a plan with dosages and supplements tailored to me. But that's just the start. She's also extremely caring, obviously excited to work with her patients, and wants to make sure I understand why I'm taking particular supplements and making lifestyle adjustments. Her explanations and diagrams are easy to understand and so incredibly helpful. Every visit builds off of the previous one, so the treatment plan never feels overwhelming. And I especially appreciate that she takes cost into consideration when she works out a plan for me. She'll always recommend what she would prioritize (in terms of tests and supplements) and asks what I think before we finalize that plan. Even though most costs aren't covered by insurance (although some of the tests are!), this is the first time in 10 years I feel like I'm actually getting better. To me, it's worth the investment to keep going back and build a really solid foundation for my health for the rest of my life. I recommend Dr. Figoski to everyone I meet who has a mystery illness or has been feeling off for awhile. read more

Dr. Figoski is a true gem. We're still working through my treatment plan, so I don't have a miraculous healing story (yet!) but her approach is so wonderful that I can confidently review her here. Her manner is warm and human. She explains things in plain terms, often drawing diagrams which I find very helpful. She truly meets you where you're at in life and adjusts your treatment plan based on an honest understanding what's going on in your life. Her intake process is very thorough and assesses your situation in an extremely holistic way. I appreciated her wide breadth of knowledge and balanced perspective. She often uses lab testing, which is a nice way to back up the sometimes esoteric-seeming natural methods. On top of all that, her office is comfortable, tastefully decorated, and centrally located! read more

I had an excellent experience having my first naturopathic evaluation and exam with Dr. Laura. She was professional, thorough, friendly and was happy to take the time to answer my questions. As a doctor of acupuncture I appreciate health care providers who take the time to listen to my health concerns, treat me as an individual and help me see my health from different perspectives. I was very impressed with Dr. Laura and will be back for a follow up visit next month. I recommend her to those looking for natural medicine as a solution to their health problems, especially cardiovascular disease cancer care and diabetes-her specialties. read more

I recommend Dr. Figoski as often as I can! She is a wonderful individual that will listen to your needs and provide a full assessment to come up with a clear plan for you. I decided to see Dr. Figoski when I was experiencing a lot of highs and lows in my health - battling fatigue, migraines, allergies, and shingles. I am a very healthy and active person but there was clearly something deeper going on with my body, and I wanted a doctor that would hear me out and assist in providing nurturing, homeopathic care. Dr. Figoski was able to help my fight off these illnesses and help me build a stronger immune system. My experiences with her have always been uplifting with a optimistic plan that always results in progress. Start with a consultation with her ... you will definitely be impressed and welcomed with such care! read more

I can't recommend Laura highly enough. As a holistic practitioner myself, I try and steer clear of the whole "finding a cure" for ailments and instead focus on healing. I actually haven't been to a Naturopath and wanted a check up so I scheduled an appointment and got all that and more. It was basically a one stop shop for all of the questions I had about healing my body. She was professional, relatable, funny and honest. The office was delightful as well. I was so inspired by my visit that it got me thinking about doing this work myself. I am already referring my clients to her, she is fantastic. read more

I love hearing details about how a body works while healthy or ill and a visit with Dr. Figoski was eye-opening and valuable. She has exceptional knowledge in this field and I am so happy to have found her. She has me taking a few supplements and tweeking my diet and the blood tests taken a couple of months later showed improvement in my conditions. I have been feeling so much better. read more

Laura is the perfect combination of traits for the work she does- she's a good listener, compassionate and receptive, while also being thorough, astute, and pragmatic. Laura provided me with a very personalized evaluation and treatment plan and even accompanied me to the store to help me select the right herbal remedies and probiotics to supplement my treatment. I highly recommend Laura to anyone looking for a professional health practitioner to help create a roadmap to better health. read more

I came to see Dr. Figoski with a recommendation from my chiropractor (Dr. Brian Rizzo, who is also awesome) about 6 months ago. I had a list of various issues including digestive distress, extremely rapid weight loss, and a variety of different inflammations. Needless to say I was in a bit of a sorry state. I had been to a number of specialists ending in -ologist and I was not getting much relief. Dr. Laura really took the time to listen and understand the physical issues as well as what was going on in my life. A very holistic approach. She has a clinical/science based background (her undergrad is in biochemistry) as well as a somatic one. I have made marked improvement with most of my issues and we continue to work on the ones that remain. I highly recommend Dr. Laura if you are looking for a ND who is dedicated, intelligent, and compassionate. read more

Dr. Laura is one of the few doctors I've met that really knows how to listen to her patients! She took the time to fully understand my health history instead of rushing me in and out the door. I love that my treatment plan was personalized specifically for my health needs and I'm already starting to feel better than I have in a while. Highly recommend! read more

I've been suffering with hypothyroid disease for over 20 years and my western medicine doctors continued to treat my symptoms and not address the cause. I found Dr Laura through my nutritionist Shanti Pappas (who is also awesome) and I've never been more hopeful that I get my disease under control. Dr Laura and I are working on the auto immune issues, getting to the heart of what's causing my immune system to attack my thyroid. We are addressing this through diet, supplements and life style changes like meditation and exercise. I've learned so much in such a short time working with her and going forward, I see no reason to go back to a medical doctor. They will not help you get to the bottom of the issues, they will perscribe drugs to cover it up. They will test the bare minimums (in the case of thyroid disease this is often what happens). My Hashimoto Thyroiditis would continued to go undetected had I not gone in another direction and taken control of my health. And that is what naturopaths do, they work with you so that you can take control of your health. I can't say enough about Dr Laura and the process I've been going through has really been amazing. I can't wait for my next thyroid test in July! read more

After seeing countless GIs and ENTs with only more prescriptions being thrown at my face, Dr. Laura helped me find a solution to healing my digestive issues in a natural way. Dr. Laura is extremely knowledgeable about not only the human body but also the way that all facets of health can impact your condition. She took a very holistic approach when both assessing my condition and finding the ideal treatment options, listening intently to my full history (all the way from childhood), and connecting dots I didn't even know existed! Dr Laura breaks down complex science into bite side pieces that allow patients to really understand what is going on in their body. Not only did her protocol help to resolve my symptoms, but she also gave me a slew of tips and tricks that I will use for a lifetime. I would highly recommend Dr. Laura to anyone who is not finding answers with traditional doctors and is looking for a thoughtful, skilled, experienced practitioner. read more

Laura is to my mind an exceptionally intelligent and effective doctor who knows as much as do conventional doctors about western medicine, but adds to that a serious understanding of naturopathic treatment and methods. She is a wonderfully refreshing change from the doctors at Kaiser where I usually must go. read more

Dr Figoski has been extremely helpful to my daughter and me in dealing with a number of health issues including hypertension and alopecia. She is very knowledgeable and thorough, and inspired confidence from our very first meeting. She gave us sound advice on nutrition and supplementation. The regimens that she suggested have produced excellent results. We are pleased to recommend her highly to any prospective patient. read more