Excellent business because Athena Rangel works there She is…read moreloving and kind Excellent MA to Dr Choy Who is a wonderful caring doctor.

I left this practice extremely disappointed. My biggest concern was not simply that they wouldn't…read moreprovide the treatment I was hoping for, but the apparent lack of flexibility and understanding when treating a patient with opioid use disorder who was also dealing with significant acute pain. I understand that pain management involving opioids and OUD is complicated, and I completely respect the need for appropriate safeguards. What concerned me was feeling that the practice's policies were being applied in a way that didn't adequately account for the actual clinical circumstances of the patient. In my experience, the approach felt extremely limited rather than individualized. For a practice that specializes in pain management, I expected a much stronger understanding of the modern approaches to treating acute severe pain in patients receiving medication for opioid use disorder. This is where I believe the situation becomes potentially dangerous. A patient with OUD can have two legitimate medical needs at the same time: treatment for their OUD and adequate treatment for severe acute pain. Those issues shouldn't automatically be treated as mutually exclusive. I left feeling that the policies were more important than developing an appropriate, individualized pain-management plan. That's particularly concerning when dealing with patients who may already be at increased risk of returning to illicit opioids if legitimate pain isn't adequately addressed. I hope this practice seriously considers updating its approach to patients with OUD and ensuring that its clinicians are familiar with current evidence-based approaches to acute pain management in this population. One star based on my personal experience. I would encourage anyone with OUD who needs pain management to ask very specifically about how the practice handles acute severe pain while a patient is receiving MOUD before choosing this practice.

Had been a client here before and was satisfied then, however recently been getting extremely poor…read moreservice. Dr Jackson is genuinely cordial, professional and attentive upon visits but..... Wait times on test results, questions asked and call backs are excessive!!! Choose wisely

The blonde MA is very kind!! She's very helpful & cares a lot for her patients. I appreciate her…read morehard work

I'm so happy I finally went to the Natural Health Clinic in Lihue and made an appointment with Dr…read moreAllen, my time and care from him has been invaluable and has drastically improved my quality of life. I wanted to go for a few years but put it off because it's on the other side of the island from my home and my insurance does not cover visits. I finally made it and for anyone who hasn't made an appt because of those two factors, don't worry, just go. (For the level and quality of care and supplements/medicines/remedies the cost is minimal, the price level is not as scary as I would have thought... the total per session so far for my needs has been the same as my dental cleanings on north shore). Dr Allen's specialties and interests overlapped with what I was looking for (musculoskeletal, digestive health, vitamin ivs if necessary, general well being/post surgery care). Often at primary care doctors offices, I get anxious, even confused about why I'm there or if I should be there when I finally get seen by the doctor, and how to properly ask for the help I need; I have gotten a little more confused because some doctors look at me and say I look healthy, which isn't always a great thing to hear when I'm going for some help to pinpoint what's causing a feeling of off-ness. None of the confusion or anxiety happened with Dr Allen, at all. He's so gentle and wants to hear how he can help. I am having the opposite experience with him, I can share everything that bothers me and his questions help me explain things better if I need to. His style doesn't make me second guess myself (which is really easy for me to do with doctors). I feel comfortable and cared for, I feel like all my questions and concerns matter and will be addressed no matter how specific or abstract. I share some of this because most recently at my primary care dr for the same issues (covered by insurance) I had gotten sent for a few tests that all came back healthy/nothing wrong (xrays, ultrasound, blood tests) but I still knew I needed help how to heal whatever was creating discomfort for a longer than normal time period (for example, musculoskeletal pains, muscle spasms over a couple years in the same areas). It was either more intricate tests and imaging to rule out complications in other areas of my body and potential organ connections, or a new route all together. I can understand testing to be sure there's nothing horribly wrong as I have a history of ailments and injuries, but instead I chose a new route, coming to the Natural Health Clinic and Dr Allen. I'm definitely open to tests and formal procedures and interested in seeing scientific facts and figures about my body on microscopic and layers unable to be seen by the unaided eye. I would love to have my own lab. I would love to see how my intestines and colon are doing - on a screen - out of curiosity and wonder. But at this time, I also needed relief and more holistic minded care. Dr Allen didn't jump right away to a diagnoses or sending me to hospital for various tests (I know they can order all sorts of tests and I'm confident he would if it was necessary). Instead, we started addressing the discomfort I was having right away and then going beyond the symptoms I could feel. Dr Allen's musculoskeletal adjustments are so fine tuned and pick up on more hidden imbalances so that those can be balanced, harmonized, adjusted. My life has improved in ways I didn't know would happen when I finally made the appointment, my physical body feels so much better, and I'm an even happier person, more comfortable, less internally restricted in my every day existence. I feel like I'm getting the help of 4-5 doctors/healers in one. In other states I've most recently lived in (on mainland) when I had issues / illnesses I usually went to nearby chiropractors with alternative care training like applied kinesiology. These more natural modalities work so well for me, my body responds to the treatments. What I'm loving about Dr Allen is that he's like my favorite doctors in those states that I didn't know I could find here..... Combined with training as a medical doctor and naturopath like my favorite doctor in a different country that I occasionally get to work with... Combined with so many extra unique skillsets and talents of his own and a gentle demeanor. I'm excited to see what else we can discover and heal so that more parts of my life can improve. I feel so genuinely heard and understood on a core level that it is shifting my anxieties about what having a primary care doctor means, and "health clinic" formalities. While I just wrote this book length review, I'm really not even sure how to talk about all the gifts I am receiving from my appointments and time with Dr Allen. And we've only just started.

Be wary... Dr. Allen did not have the ozone therapy I came in to see him for in the office, so he…read morelooked for something else he could do. Even though I told him the ozone was helping to heal the odd sensation in my jaw and I wanted that treatment he said he didn't think that's what was needed then proceeded to adjust my neck and injure me. I've had neck adjustments from excellent chiropractors and his was completely off - I knew something was wrong immediately but hoped for the best. He continued to diagnose me and prescribe all kinds of supplements and when I went to pay it was $330! I have talked to another person who had a bad experience with him as well. Before coming in to see Dr. Allen I could sleep in any position happily with no problems, for 6 weeks now I've had to sleep on my back. Sitting has also been more challenging, certain angles cause pain so I have to be careful how I hold my body when I sit, something I've never had to do before. There are certain activities I have been avoiding as well so as not to stress or strain my neck. I've been working with an excellent chiropractor and getting massage and cranio sacral therapy which has helped it heal a-lot, but it's still not 100%. He may be good at certain things, but I personally do not think he should be doing chiropractic adjustments, and most importantly I did not go to see him for adjustments! I went in for something specific that he didn't have then he decided to mess with my neck, which still hurts 6 weeks after my appointment with lots of money spent on trying to fix it. I so wish I never stepped into his office....

Thank You Dr. LAUREN AND SAMANTHA had an exam from Dr. LAUREN. The best xray and Exam I ever had…read more She checked all my mouth and neck even for cancer! She really examined each tooth thoroughly. She explained everything. I will go back for my work to be done soon. SAMANTHA gave me the best tooth cleaning I ever had in my life. She is a perfectionist and really has a command on her skill. She must be doing this for a long time because she knows how to clean teeth better than anyone I've ever been to and I've been to the best Dentist and Hygentist in Honolulu. SO very impressed with this dental team. And the xray tech and girls at the desk are very professional and nice.

This review is about the Waimea branch front desk/reception service (medical services), not about…read morethe doctors or other staff. I had called several times over the period of 2-3 weeks without having my call answered. I understand that they are probably busy and may also be understaffed so that is actually not my complaint about the Waimea Kauai Community Health Center/Ho'ola Lahui Hawaii; it was the poor front desk service. I'm from here, but have never gone to this clinic before. From what I had seen on their website, it seemed like it was open to anyone in the community, which is why I wanted to try scheduling an appointment there in the first place. I called one last time (with the intention of going directly to try to schedule an appointment), when the call was answered. Happy to have gotten in touch with someone, I politely inquired about scheduling an appointment. The receptionist was impatient and rude (when I said that neither of the doctors were my primary care physician, she snapped "You do know we're in Waimea, right?"), which was disappointing considering it is part of Ho'ola's mission to be a "model health care system distinguished by people, quality, and service." It seemed like it was a hassle for the receptionist to ask me the few simple questions that she did, and it felt like I was doing her an inconvenience by calling. Disappointed by the lack of aloha at this "community" health center.

Dr. Littler was able to diagnose my gestational diabetes issues and adjust my insulin levels from…read morethe mainland. I came to live in Kauai when I was 8 months pregnant with my second daughter- I was freaked out about getting a new Obstetric doctor. I had a c-section previously with my first daughter. This is a big surgery and quiet scary to me because there are so many layers that they need to take time in sewing back up. Dr. Littler, upon my second c-section, removed excess scar tissue from my first c-section. She is highly respected here on the island. I was referred to her by a friend on this island as I was scared to get a new OBGYN so far into my pregnancy. She is a very forward, humorous and engaging doctor- clearly an expert in her field.

So, a couple years ago I had a terrible pap from my primary care physician. It was awkward,…read moreuncomfortable, and a long story that I will have to tell you in person. Anyhow, the only relief after was that I didn't need to go back to get another pap for another year. So, as you can imagine, of course something was wrong, and my PCP referred me to Dr. Littler. Dr Littler was AMAZING, she was so personable and funny and really made me feel at ease! I was grateful to see her and not have another horror story to tell. I have since seen her and her Nurse Practitioner and been more then comfortable to go go regularly instead of skipping a year or two ;) Now that I am pregnant I knew I wanted Dr. Littler to be my OBGYN, however, I discovered that when you go for prenatal at KMC you rotate between the 4 doctors so that whoever is on call when you go into labor is the one that delivers your baby. I am open to it and we shall see how it goes. Linds

I LOVE my midwives!! I know this review is technically cheating because I am their office manager,…read morebut seriously... I get to review them too right?! LOL! I had two babies with them and get routine well woman and GYN care with them, including birth control. Super kind compassionate and comfortable care. I am spoiled rotten!!

Highly recommend these ladies! A great combination of professional and personable, everyone here…read moreseems to truly care about people. Not just numbers or accolades. They're genuine and amazing women, supporting the community. Timely responses to messages, great communication and support. Shout out to Kayla at the front - we're all lucky to have you there:) thank you ladies! Keep the good work going.

Dr. Capelli is a practitioner of old-fashioned personal, family care. I went for a routine checkup…read moreand I was well-taken care of by Dr. Capelli and his staff. I'm very happy with this office and I'm pleased to have found them.

I recently made an urgent appointment for wound care/infection fresulting from a biking incident,…read moreand was seen immediately after making contact by nurse practitioner, Janet Bilafer-Steiner. As with prior appointments with either she, or with Dr. Thomas Capelli, I was accurately assessed, treated and provided with straightforward instructions for medication use and home care. I am always impressed and have positive outcomes when seeing either Nurse Practitioner Bilafer-Steiner or Dr. Capelli. The residents of Kaua'i are very fortunate to have these excellent providers at the North Shore Medical Center in Kilauea, HI.

I've been a patient of Dr. Melead for over 20 years and she has consistently given me the best…read moreadvice and treatment, on par or more often above in comparison to my medical doctors.