extremely smart and knowledgeable on chronic issues as a whole, but didn't really feel cared for. After the initial appointments, whenever I had questions, his responses were dry with very little explanation. Also would need to email him 2-3 times to get a response. I was told 95% of patients get results, so I guess I was the 5% that didn't notice much of a difference. read more

He's disorganized, doesn't respect your time, & you have to chase him down to get the info you've paid for. He ignores emails & only replies when you inquire about setting up another appointment. Lacks professionalism & integrity. I ended up worse off than I started. He is not qualified! Don't waste your money. read more

This guy is a fraud. Period. He was the asst to a dr I was seeing. He talked and talked and never made a point. They ordered a bunch of labs and when I came for my follow up appt he recommended a bunch of new tests and supplements but never looked over any of my previous expensive labwork. read more

I met with Shawn and I agree with the other reviews. He talks about himself the majority of the time and why he is the best at figuring out what is wrong with you. So he's charging 400.00 but talks about himself the whole time. Talks in circles and makes things confusing so you're not sure what's going on. Doesn't answer emails in a timely manner if at all. Some things he said was bad advice, after I looked into it further. Honestly, my husband and I wondered if something was wrong as he talked so fast, rambled, and kept wiping his nose with his hand. This was my que to just not contact him again. Sad to say, he didn't notice lol. Just another person who is not a Dr trying to charge outrageous prices to give poor advice or not know what they are talking about, while taking advantage of naïve and desperate people. There are so many out there. read more

I found this guy Shawn through a mutual friend of mine. He was supposedly those " guru" with alternative medicine. He calls me up after my initial contact.He was ranting about his techniques, and that they are different from other so-called practioners.I sent over some blood work and he never got back to me.Told him my condition and the sends me this ridiculously over priced treatment plan that only had strictly consultations and financials.No medical itinerary or what form of treatment. I dug further and found out he only has a Bachelors from some third rate college, yet wants $395 per hour for a consult??? I don't care how smart you think you are or how much you allegedly colleagues say your are the best.If you are poor at responding in the beginning and simply ramble about scientific evidence,yet have not clinical schedule...a 4 grade kid could do that.This is some wannabe medical servant who clearly tries to "wow" the unsuspecting public with jargon that you can read from a 2nd year high school Biology textbook. I'm glad I read the other views before and definitely share the same experiences with this guy. read more

Shawn is great. He is a nutrition and methylation specialist. I don't understand the negative reviews, as I made measurable progress with debilitating health issues and have sustained improved health since working with him. I have implemented recommended supplements and lifestyle changes and my bloodwork is great and I have reduced or eliminated symptoms of longstanding problems that made me feel unwell every day. He takes a deep dive into bloodwork and genetics, but he does not treat as a doctor. He never makes claims that he is practicing medicine. In fact, everywhere you turn on his paperwork it says "I am not a medical professional. The information presented is intended for research and educational purposes and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it. The information and suggestions presented should be discussed with your treating medical professional." I do think that charging the hourly rate can be confusing if things go over, and there could a better way to charge for consults, but overall, I had a life-changing, health-changing experience with him. read more

I've read the other 2 reviews and agree. I won't elaborate too much. But I'll say this. I had 2 appointments with Shawn. I should have researched him before making the appointments, I was referred by someone I thought was trust worthy and turns out she wasn't. He's not certified or accredited only holds a bachelors degree. Buyer beware. I didn't know this until recent! 1st appointment was roughly history and review of symptoms but outrageous cost! Over 400! 2nd appointment was my test results and a few supplement recommendations. Which none of them really helped except the black seed oil. He told me he was only going to charge me 250 over the phone verbally, but when I got my pay pal it was 400! I wasn't happy and questioned him. And he said it was because he went over time w me. Truth is all he did was rave about himself! I was utilizing Shawn to help w the last few things I'm dealing with. Which isn't too much. As I'm persistent w getting optimal. I was considering one last appointment and asked if he could do a shorter one as I can't afford 400, he never responded to my email! Later I find out he's not even certified. Ugh! If it looks like a duck, quacks like a duck, it's a duck. Point is, he didn't help me, he overcharges, he's not certified! Not to mention I have given him advice on what my doctors use for sibo and gut repair in which he added to his own program! Don't waste your money! Find someone with credentials! read more

I cannot sing Shawn Bean's praises enough. As a certified Natural Health coach and medical research specialist, Ive been hard pressed to find anyone with anywhere near the nutragenomic knowledge of this man. I have trained with world reknowned herbalists, methylation Dr.s and specialists in allopathic and integrative medicine. I have either sought Shawn's input or encouraged them to collaborate with him. On a personal note, I have utilized Shawn as a practioner for my daughter. She is 16 with 3 rare conditions, reoccurring mono and a history of Bartonella. She had a severe case of autonomic dysfunction and her case had 7 doctors/specialists stumped. At this point we brought in Shawn. He knew exactly what was happening diagnostically and had clear explanations linking all the symptoms to the root cause tying all the conditions together. He saved my daughter's life and continues to impact many of my clients, that I've referred, in a way that we will all forever be grateful. read more

Shawn has helped me make monumental adjustments in my supplements and diet to get the best results I've gotten in 11 years being diagnosed with thyroid issues. I feel the best I've ever felt and test results are amazing! I recommend Shawn to everyone! If you're open to going through a fundamental process and stick with the regimen, you'll see amazing results. read more

I have personally benefitted after years of working with Shawn. In epigenetics and alternative medicine, it is hard to undo years of stress and illness in a couple calls, although I was able to get rid of my heart palpitations and major anxiety almost immediately after working with him. He is not inexpensive but I believe you get what you pay for...he also runs his own office so might have to email twice about an issue if I don't hear back, but was given a friendly heads up about that from the get go. With patience and persistence I finally understand the root causes of my anxiety (thanks COMT!), regulated my hormones, feel the best I have felt in my life, and am able to lose weight despite the stresses of nursing and NP school in a city with crazy high air pollution and a house that had a mold problem. Shawn has inspired me to pursue integrative medicine as a career. I am pleased to see so many traditional medicine colleagues reviewing cases and mentoring with him. Hopefully we see some of their reviews on this site. read more

I saw great results within one month of working with Shawn and as time goes on it keeps getting better. I have worked with doctors, chiropractors, and other practitioners for years. Shawn was able to uncover things that other practitioners have missed through his ability to really listen and understand the situation. I have never felt rushed when consulting with him. His prices are reasonable regardless of what other reviewers are saying. Maybe they don't know the going rates for this type of thing. The initial consult is higher but the follow up sessions are very affordable. I highly recommend working with him. read more

A very bad experience and definitely not recommended. He spent most of the call talking about himself and his opinions and the recommended treatment plan tanked my blood pressure which was a known problem and one of the reasons for consulting with Shawn. Pretty much all of his advice was wrong and caused significant health issues including peripheral neuropathy, low pulse pressure, brain fog and dizziness. I asked for and received a full refund read more

I had high hopes that Shawn Bean who promotes himself as an expert on MTHFR methylation, hormones and adrenals could help me but most of the session was spent talking about himself. He appeared ill prepared for the appointment. He speaks with great certainty but I later found that there are kernels of knowledge interspersed with advice that proves to be wrong. I checked the research journals in PubMed and found out that the things he advised were completely wrong. His advice made me worse not better and he didn't seem to care. I had already spent a lot of money on tests but he demanded that I spend even more. This guy doesn't appear to have any qualifications and most of his advice was based on opinion and speculation and had no basis in good medical practice. read more

I really had a problem with my immune system and migraines headaches. Shawn suggested zinc, vitamin B12, chai seeds, and magnesium supplements. This has greatly helped. I no longer get migraine headaches and I get less infections. Because I have bladder problems, we had to work around the vitamin C. read more

I would not recommend Shawn Bean to anyone. He did not go over any of my several previous labs (of which he repeated some of them), instead he ordered over $5K more labs. Then even after that, all of our "appointments" he seemed to be surprised by the results that he stated he actually looked at before hand. He would then order more tests with no real diagnosis, instead stating we were just getting started on finding what tests we needed to run. Some of these tests were absolutely unnecessary. He spent a lot of time marketing himself to me and telling me how many clients he has helped over the years. Meantime I am spending tons of money and not getting any help. Health Coaches are not true doctors. Search out a Functional Medicine doctor in your area, they are out there. If you cannot find one, ask for referals to one in your area by someone is who is an actual trained doctor that specializes in that field you need help with. I hold a Bachelors degree in Accounting - that doesn't make me qualified to give medical advice, nor does Shawn's bachelors degree make him any more qualified. Health Coaches only have to go thru a couple of months of training to get certified. Just beware... read more