Thank you Dr. Dana Michaels... I feel so much better…read more Words cannot do it justice for feeling good when I have been feeling bad for so many years. I knew something was wrong with my gut, I tried a virtual Natropathic doctor who helped me at the time but not enough and the gut problems just kept persisting. I knew I needed a good doctor who understands holistic health and the gut to understand what was going on with me specificially. Meeting Dr. Dana's was the best experience. Getting her kind-hearted guidance to do the tests and get the protocols, I FEEL BETTER!!! I literally had to hand over my health to someone else I trusted because I had failed. I'm now on day 12 of this transformation so lots more to heal but at least I feel energetic enough to play, work, and spend quality time with family. If you feel bad the rest of the world is not great. My gut biome is on the road to recovery and that means the world to me. Thank you Dr. Dana Michaels. If you are considering working with Dr. Dana do it and your health will improve but first you got to know what is going on inside your body and no ad, internet group or friend will be able to tell you that other than doing the tests and following a protocol specific to YOUR body. Still not sure? Watch "Hack Your Health" on Netflix as they talk all about the gut biome in a very entertaining way. But notice the doctors that work with the people are learning what is going on inside of them and how to fix it. Natropathic doctors are far more capable of helping you with true gut health because they believe in a holistic approach of healthy bodies.

I am a huge dog lover, (I own a rescue tripawd) but just as dog owners wish to be asked before…read morehaving people approach their pets, I didn't really wish to have to gently and continually push away Dana's dog off me. The dog was getting hair and saliva on my clothes and I didn't appreciate it. Perhaps not a big deal to the owner of the dog but not my preferred. Hard sales pitch launch immediately citing specials. I really just wanted a B12 shot. Hillpark Integrative where I usually get my shots for less was closed. Didn't really take time to hear me out on anything, jumped right in and then bounded into her specials. The dog was distracting, odd layout distracting, box of tissues I tripped over was distracting. Its cheaper to get the shots at Hillpark if that's what you are looking for.

I've been dealing with gut health issues, along with other symptoms for over 12 years. Came across…read moreAnnie and my first month working with her I have never felt better! My body is working the way it's supposed to, and life is finally becoming enjoyable again. I've never felt so comfortable and welcomed, and Annie's personality is so genuine! I'm looking forward to working with her in the future and I will definitely be recommending her to everyone I know who needs this kind of help! Thank you Annie for giving me my life back!

Annie truly helped give me my life back in a matter of 2 weeks. I was struggling with extreme…read moreanxiety disorder and depression, which was making my day to day unbearable. I had hit my rock bottom, but was so scared to be put on medication through my psychiatrist, so with advice from my therapist, I looked into natural medicine. I was open, but slightly skeptical going into see Annie. I believe in energy work, but have never experienced her type of practice. Annie told me I should feel a lot better after 10 days, which I was holding on to because I was about to get married. Within 5-6 days, I finally felt the shift. Previous to this, I was so uncomfortable in my own body. I've been under her care now for a little over 3 weeks and I feel SO MUCH BETTER in my body. I haven't felt this balanced in such a long time. My husband, family, and friends have all noticed the difference. Thank you so much Annie for literally giving me my life back! I HIGHLY recommend her services.

My family and I have been seeing her since I was a little girl. My dad, who is older, visits her…read moremore frequently than I do but each time I see her it's like seeing family. Dr Jennifer Schmitt is the Best Doctor ever ! She looks at your physical, mind & spiritual wellbeing & pairs you with personalized advice, remedies, treatments and or vitamins. Coming from a Waldorf education, everything that Dr Schmitt recommends is very much aligned with how I have been brought up. Her holistic approach is superb, the care that her assistant Sonja provides when making appointments is amazing & each time I am at her office I feel at home. I am so fortunate to have met Dr Schmitt and recommend her to everyone that I meet.

Dr. Schmitt is just an outstanding and kind doctor. She is very knowledgeable in the areas of…read morebiomedicine, naturopathic medicine, and anthroposophic medicine, which is a very deep alternative medicine. She is able to help using various modalities, including homeopathic remedies, bioidentical hormones, and dietary therapy. Her office is very peaceful and she has an excellent assistant. I had an issue with my recent lab work and it is now normalized due to my work with Dr. Schmitt. Thank you, Dr. Schmitt!

Amazing physician. Has helped me with chronic pain, hormonal issues, and more…read more I highly recommend him.

I have been receiving acupuncture treatments on and off for 6 or 7 years now. And with all of these…read moresessions, I have tried a handful of different practitioners. James is definitely one of the best! He really listens to what you want and what you know your body responds to better. For instance, I generally don't get the same results if the same acupuncture point on both sides of my body are not done together or if I tell him I need a back treatment today, he will accommodate these things using his expertise and my intuition. Also the way he stimulates the needles to activate your Chi always gives me great results. He is also very knowledgeable as a ND. I highly recommend James if you are looking into either or both treatment options.

To Dr. Daci - I'm responding here because I don't have your direct email address and messages to…read moreyou aren't going through. First I'm astonished at your repeated edits of your response. First you told a story full of falsehoods that totally negated my experience. Basically proving my points! Then for a moment, you seemed to be respecting my experience, finally saying, "Your concerns about my communication and approach are valuable, and I'm committed to refining how I connect with patients." But you deleted that today and instead put this "It is unfortunate that we were not able to find common ground and connect despite my sincere attempts -- this was a first for me." Ah again you're the hero and my feedback and sincere attempts are invisible. And was common ground the point? Not your skill at what you promise? Or caring about the patient's actual experience, not just your story about who you think you are? And I bet this has happened before. You make it hard to be heard. Which was basically my point. You worked hard to make this something wrong with me. I asked for what I needed at the session and you brushed that aside. You didn't see it. Oh, I'll add another thing that felt uncomfortable for me was you charging my credit card with $585 when I made the appointment, three weeks in advance. I've NEVER had a doctor or healer do that. I got the bill before the appointment. I realize now it put me in a position where I couldn't just end the appointment, and we didn't have a moment at the end to discuss the amount. It felt like you were taking care of yourself, not your patient. As I said in my original post, I tried two ways afterwards to communicate my experience of our session to you. A memo, giving examples. And on the phone, during the followup call. As I shared here, I felt my feedback totally blown off by you. And so I shared my experience with others here. I've sought to be fair and factual. And really - won't this help you avoid having patients that have needs like mine? Meanwhile, I met with another healer today who easily did what you did not. Welcomed me, told me the plan in advance, mirrored what she heard me say, asked what I needed, behaved consistent with her described values. It was a thing of beauty, and reminded me what a healthy dynamic feels like. So I'm good. I hope you do take this as an opportunity to learn. But your response is your choice, and just reflects on you.

I am very grateful to have found Dr. Daciana Iancu when I did -- when I was stalled trying to…read morenavigate complex health issues. Dr. Daci is a steady, compassionate guide with a unique set of skills. She is capable of seeing, understanding and problem-solving on many different levels, all at the same time. I would describe many of our conversations during the course of my treatment as profound. Dr. Daci is intuitive, practical, generous, and brave.

Sage is such a wonderful practitioner and herbalist! I have been seeing Sage to support women's…read morehealth and hormones, and she has been instrumental in keeping everything in balance. She is very knowledgeable, and her warm and approachable demeanor makes me feel at ease. My treatments with Sage, in combination with the herbal remedies she's recommended, have improved my hormonal and cycle health overall, helping me to get better sleep, feel nourished, and energized. I look forward to continuing to work with Sage in the future to support my health and wellness.

I'm so grateful to Sage, it was vital for me to find a truly all-body accepting weight neutral…read morepractitioner who wouldn't be prescribing weight loss/thinness as a cure-all. She embodies this and as a result, my eating disorders haven't been reactivated in working with her and my body size has never been pathologized. This has been invaluable and the treatments and herbs she has provided for my peri/menopausal symptoms have been greatly improved my quality of life. I sleep much better, my digestion is more regulated and I have more stable energy with fewer ups and downs. I HIGHLY recommend Sage, she is a true holistic health professional. She is also incredibly kind, personable and a delight to see each time.

Pamela Gould has helped me over the years with various health challenges. She is bright,…read morecompassionate, grounded and very skilled as a Naturopathic doctor. I would not hesitate to refer anyone to her! She's great! Diane Budo

From the owner: A naturopathic medical practice dedicated to healing the whole person…read more Special interests include women's health, thyroid health, hormone balancing for all ages, mental health, gastrointestinal disorders, chronic ilness and detoxification/cleansing. Dr. Gould provides diagnosis and treatment that bridges both conventional and natural medicine perspectives; integrating scientific research with the healing powers of nature. A naturopathic approach provides the ability to treat common medical problems with fewer side effects, decreasing dependency on drugs and surgeries, and empowering patients with education. Individualized treatment plans may include the use of clinical nutrition and therapeutic diets, botanical medicine, homeopathy, lifestyle support and other appropriate modalities. Treating the whole person, and finding the cause of symptoms is Dr. Gould's expertise and passion.

Lois is compassionate, caring, listens well, very thorough, listens well and made recommendations…read morethat I felt aligned with. I feel very supported by her.

Lois Johnson is a different kind of doctor who has a different kind of office with it's own unique…read morepharmacy. Her pharmacy is like Rosemary's Garden meets Dollar Drug. Her office resembles a living room more than a cold surgery room. But that doesn't mean she's not a qualified MD. My impression of the practice: I would expect to find her in Sebastopol or Occidental, and on my first visit I was taken aback by many things, but mostly to find her practicing in Santa Rosa. As far as holistic practitioners, she goes way beyond Hill Park and Brian Bouch in Petaluma. And if they seem "heavy handed" as the one bad review stated, it is to stress the importance of taking the prescribed medication as directed, and making follow-up appointments. You have to have confidence in alternative medicine or you may not feel comfortable paying for the treatment. When I went, the practice was self-pay (did not accept my insurance) and pretty expensive for me, including the prescribed medications from the pharmacy. And there were refills that were equally expensive. The prescriptions are almost certainly not going to be covered by any insurance. I saw Lois Johnson at a time when I had exhausted all other options. I had a "successful" cancer treatment that had left me permanently disabled with nerve damage. No doctor would believe I had a problem, let alone treat it. I saw Lois, she was understanding, listened and believed I was in pain. That was very important to me at the time, but she didn't have the answer for me other than just acceptance of lifelong pain and loss. I later found help from a western medicine specialist in San Francisco. That's my story. I wasn't really impressed. But my mother saw Lois for a different issue with a lot of success (she doesn't write Yelp reviews). Mom had been given a medication by her primary care doctor to help with hot flashes. An SSRI or an SNRI. The side effects were not tolerable so she tried to stop taking it. But she couldn't. She had horrible withdrawals when she tried to stop. No other doctor would even believe my mom, let alone help her. Lois saw her and their pharmacy compounded the medication in very small doses so my mom could reduce the medication more slowly. It made a huge difference and she successfully tapered off. So, 3.5 stars. One of a kind holistic MD with a compound / herbal pharmacy that practices alternative medicine and helps with unique medical issues if you can afford it.

I feel so lucky to have found Dr. Daci who has brought her education, experience and genuine care…read morefor her patients to Sebastopol. Her approach is Holistic and Integrative and I feel has helped me heal from various issues. I feel safe and cared for in her hands and cannot imagine a more healing environment. I recommend her highly.

If you are ready for a truly holistic, all-encompassing approach to your personal health, look no…read morefurther. Dr. Daci and her amazing team have such a wonderful solution for you that you will do more than sigh in relief...you will truly celebrate! If traditional medicine has left you asking the question "Isn't there a better way?" The answer is "Yes!" and it's Dr. Daci. I had worked with my regular doctor for 18 months trying to solve my health issue, and the only solution I was given was antibiotics for the rest of my life. I feel so much better since I secured Dr. Daci's help and care. It has been truly life changing for me, and I wish the same for you if you have been searching as well. Search no more. Just make an appointment. You will be truly glad you did.

After my car accident, one of my doctors recommended that I start acupuncture to help manage my…read morepain. One of my therapists specifically referred me to Luma Center, and I am so glad and thankful that I chose to go here. Both Naomi and Nicole are absolutely amazing! Even tho I had never tried acupuncture before and was a little scared, they explained to me that they use a gentle style (Japanese and Korean, I believe), so I didn't need to worry about it being painful. Acupuncture was such an important addition to all my other treatments and therapies for my injuries. It brought me so much peace. For several months, it was the only time I felt completely pain free, even if it was just for an hour twice a week. Thank you Naomi and Nicole for everything you've done! I will never forget your kindness and the care you provide for your clients. The Luma Center is truly the best acupuncture place out there! Definitely recommend!

This place is WONDERFUL. You instantly feel relaxed and taken care of as soon as you walk in the…read morebeautiful space. Nika and Brianna are both attentive and knowledgeable. They will work with you to help provide the best possible acupuncture experience and accomplish your health goals. Whether it's your first acupuncture experience or your 100th you will be well taken care of at Luma Center!