Dr. Gardner is the lady to see if you've been bitten by a tick. I met her son a few years ago and…read moreknew his mother was an Osteopath, but I never connected the dots until I found a huge tick on the back of my leg. I had no idea how long it had been attached (it was in an impossible-to-see place) but I knew it had possibly been there for about a week or a bit less. I went to see a regular doctor who gave me a day's dose of Doxycycline, but I've known so many people who've really suffered and been sick from Lyme disease I didn't want to take a chance. A friend who has been sick with Lyme in the past pointed me in Dr. Gardner's direction. Dr. Gardner has helped many people who have not been served well by conventional medicine and have become sick with Lyme. Additionally, she specializes in many other areas, too, but I've only seen her for the tick bite. I will definitely go back, however, if other things come up. Sadly, now a days, it seems like one is served best by seeing two doctors. A conventional one for the easy to diagnose things, like Strep Throat, etc. And a holistic one who thinks outside of the box and recognizes how stress, nutrition, nerves, etc. play into one's overall wellbeing. During my visit, Dr. Gardner spent about an hour with me, she really tried to educate me on ticks, bites, misconceptions, etc. She's definitely not the type of doctor to hand you some pills and send you out the door. She wants you to understand things and I appreciate that.

I recently moved to Vermont and I was out of my zoloft. I am medically complex and had been let…read moredown by traditional doctors previously. I have had to fight my entire adult life to be heard and believed and get a diagnosis, so I thought to try a more holistic practice. Dr Hobie started out the visit by saying I was more likely to die in a car crash than a serious illness and I had about 10 years left before I needed to worry. I was pretty confused, because what?? but we moved on. I began explaining about myself and my symptoms and journey to get my diagnosis of hEDS (sidenote: We are commonly called the "Zebras of the medical world" because doctors are trained to think of the most common cause first- "When you hear hoofbeats, think horses not zebras" and we are constantly gaslit about our own body by the medical community.) I get very little physical activity due to my condition. Dr Hobie told me that if I gained 20lbs of muscle, it would basically solve all my problems with my condition. I am literally disabled. That is a difficult feat for a typical able-bodied person. He did not perform any type of physical evaluation of me, other than listen to my heart for less than 30 seconds. I said I was having certain symptoms that I believed to be neurological and wanted a referral to a neurologist. He said "a neurologist is a BRAIN doctor," as if I didn't know that. Made me feel very stupid and unheard. He continued to dismiss all my symptoms such as tingling in my arms/hands and legs/feet, constant dizzy headache that worsens with activity, fainting - (he said "How many times," and brought up the gaining lbs of muscle thing again) ringing in my ears, fluid leaking from my nose when i leean forward/bend over unrelated to illness that resolves immediately when returning upright. Dr. Hobie said "ringing in your ears"--pointed to his ear-- "ear--ENT. Your symptoms aren't neurological. A neurologist isn't going to see you for fluid coming out of your nose." like I was so stupid for suggesting that the combination of my symptoms could be neurological. And even if they aren't, there is a way to communicate without belittling. Living in my failing body for 32 years, its safe to say I have done my FAIR bit of research into my condition. I mentioned chiari malformation, cervical instability, CSF leak, conditions that are common with EDS as possibilities. He dismissed all of them and said "none of your symptoms are related to those. We need to look at more common things, not things that less than 1000 people are diagnosed with." I responded with the fact that I was well aware of the "Zebras" analogy. What I wanted to say was "He would have been too if he had done any google searching about EDS, which I noted in my pre appointment paperwork. And maybe more people would be diagnosed if their doctors would listen to them," but I was holding it together and just ready to leave. He suggested physical therapy at the place below his office, and lab work "to make sure nothing is gonna kill you right now." Mentioned me dying multiple times, it was weird. He said all my problems were related to ENT and then DID NOT REFER ME TO ENT or note any of my complaints in my chart about my symptoms. I cried in the car on my way home. Do not come here if you have any chronic illness. 2 stars for getting my zoloft filled.

It is so tempting for me to seek out care only when the pain gets excruciating. "I am busy, the…read moredrive takes too long, it'll get better eventually on its own, I don't have time for exercises"...these were my excuses UNTIL...until the pain got so bad and the movement so restrictive that it was hard to work in any form, even at my desk, and the outdoors that I love felt too daunting to enjoy. I went to Dr. Mike & committed 100% to the process. I made it a priority. I went in on the schedule he suggested and thank goodness for Melinda's follow up and their automated reminders. I did the exercises he provided that were specially curated for me and my pain points. I did them religiously. I started this because I was told by an interventional pain clinic that I was required to try 6 weeks of Chiro, massage, or PT BEFORE I could get a referral to the pain clinic. The medical clinic actually made this a requirement. They told me that often this alternative course of care alone resolves the pain without medical intervention. The climate of healthcare is changing and more and more I am seeing all types of providers work together and understand one another's areas of expertise and ability to positively impact lasting improvement and resolution of symptoms. I am so glad I not only went to Dr. Mike but I listened to his instructions and I followed them and I am well on my way to feeling better. Go, but don't just go, DO! Do the work, do the follow up, make the effort, commit to the process. Lesson learned for me & I am so grateful.

I recently began seeking out what is considered "alternative care" due to traditional medicine…read morefailing me. I've seen so many specialists that all ended with the conclusion that my pain wasn't bad enough or not worth doing anything about. Waking up in constant pain and being told there is nothing they can do and wait until it gets worse isn't the best quality of life in my opinion. Essentially, I felt dismissed and ignored and had just about given up and accepted my chronic pain sentence. From my first phone call to the office I spoke to Dr. Micheal Townsend directly, not only improved my outlook that there may actually be people who still care about their patients but who also was confident he could do something to help! I've had a couple visits so far and everything was laid out to me from the beginning and I was able to get answers to questions I've been asking medical doctors for YEARS. I am hopeful that he will be able to greatly improve my quality of life, and get me back to functioning daily without constant pain! I 100% without any hesitation recommend this office for those seeking a doctor and office manager, Melinda, who both go above and beyond their call of duty to help you from making visits more affordable to making sure you are actually improving while keep you educated about the process along the way! They have done an amazing job so far, and I am confident that it will only continue to get better! Thank you Dr. Townsend and Melinda for making me hopeful that I will one day live happier and healthier, with less pain!

I have been a patient of Dr. Matthew Gilbert since 2007 and he's the best there is ! This Doctor…read moretreats me like a real person not just another patient. He is caring , compassionate super intelligent and over the years he has always listened patiently to me and helped me in difficult times. He is a doctor that is there for you when you need him and feels your pain. He's a real human with true feelings and shows them, When I lost my daughter to Juvenile Diabetes he cared and could not bare to imagine the heart break I was going through, but he told me if there was anything he could do to help to call him , day or night. He has been there for me through the most difficult times of my life and I feel the kindness of his heart. He's an excellent , up to date , professional , well understood Doc ! This review is from my wife - he is her doctor and she still see's him at least twice a year.

Dr Fenton is highly skilled, compassionate and thorough; excellent care, attentive doctor and…read moresupport staff.

Worst experience EVER! Dr Fenton had a consult call with my son who has serious back issues. That…read more"western" medicine caused, but can not repair. We came to realize that regenative medicine could be a possible help to him. Dr Fenton had my son SO POSITIVE after the consult. My son is very knowledgeable about his diseases, and he was very impressed with Dr Fenton's plan. And ready to drive from Boston to Vermont, no matter how uncomfortable. I've never seen him so excited, and so believing that a doctor finally, this doctor, understood his issues. Fenton sends a plan, we call to make the in-person procedure appointments. The secretary stumbles around and says "Dr Fenton has decided he doesn't want to move forward with your son." WHAT?? My son is thrilled with this doctor. Excited to start treatments. Why?? "He just doesn't think he can help him now." We FINALLY get Fenton on the phone again, after begging. He agrees with my son that his negative decision was hasty, and he WILL move forward. We call to set the appointment a few days later. "Dr Fenton has chose to not move forward...again." WHAT? Why would he do that to that to someone suffering. To get their hope up? "The doctor really wears his heart on his sleeve." No...THAT IS JUST THE OPPOSITE! He has NO FEELINGS or REGARDS for my son's mental state, and BELIEF in him! His office says we should consult with his colleague in CT...who was far less knowledgeable, caring, and actually, rude. Since then, my son has gotten worse and in more pain as the weeks and months progressed. We hope Fenton can live with himself. And his "heart on his sleeve."

UNBELIEVABLE! I had written to the office as a VETERAN asking if My Doctor (Dr. Green) could simply…read morewrite a simple 1-page letter for support of claims letter for me for so that I can get HELP from the VA (I had stated that I was experiencing EXTREME hardship in that I had just gotten out of a domestic violence relationship where I had lost My Home, and was living in a Domestic Violence shelter for the first time in My Life), and they wanted to CHARGE me $500 for a session to do this! This is just EVIL!!!!!!!!!! GREEDY AND EXPLOITATIVE AND EVIL!

Pretty disappointing experience. Dr Green pushes memberships programs to keep the "cost…read more affordable" as he claims one appointment is in the $800 range. He did a Carroll blood test at the meet and greet free 15 minute appointment. On her first paid membership appointment he told her he had solved her gut issues she can not digest fruit. No other test, no guestions asked about her 4 yr history of gut issues, and to come back and see him in 3 months. Did not look at her full panel of blood work she brought him. We quickly cancelled and he charged us $400 as a deal for the 45 minute appointment. We found someone willing to do some work and really look at all symptoms. she has Sebo. Be careful going to this practice if you have a chronic health issues.

An absolute gem in the rough! This is the most amazing place in Vermont for seeking a holistic and…read moreintegrative approach to your care and wellbeing. As someone who has been in recovery from disabling and life-altering illnesses the last three years, the team at TWC has been CRITICAL to my care. They are weathered practitioners who deeply consider the life of each patient. Corey, the most humble person on the planet, has been a tremendous fortune in my life and has gone ABOVE AND BEYOND her duties to ensure that my recovery is optimal. This place deserves all the praises and more. They are also deeply committed to protecting the dignity of all beings, and actively doing their anti-racist innerwork to ensure that folks from all races and walks of life feel safe in their care.

Misty is a gifted massage therapist. I have never thought about scheduling regular massages, but…read moreher talented hands made me feel so deeply relaxed, that's exactly what I am doing! She also offers an amazing essential oil based service called the Raindrop Technique, which is so luxurious, relaxing and deeply effective. I lay on the table and felt completely nurtured and I smelled great for days after!