When conventional treatments weren't helping my persistent health issues, I chose a non‑traditional approach with Dr. Johnson--and it was the best decision! The results were immediate. I had a full recovery from my digestive problems. Dr. Johnson is skilled, empathetic, and highly effective. I've since recommended him to many family members and friends and can't thank him enough. read more

I definitely recommend Thrive Naturopathic. The team really cares about your well being. I finished this program with a much greater understanding of my health, better baseline health, and more tools to learn how to work with my body. I learned a lot about health that I will carry with me for the rest of my life. read more

Thrive Naturopathic has a great program and team filled with integrity, trust and commitment to healing. The modules program that each participant follows is full of videos and impactful information to guide each person on their health journey. What attracted me to this practice initially, was how unique it was from others I was considering. I am referring to brain re-training. This is a critical piece to healing and often overlooked. Having been given the tools, I practice my mind re-training, breathing and gratitude every day. Family members I visited while on the program mentioned to me how much calmer I am now. My hair is growing in and my dry eyes, while not yet healed, are less painful when I waken in the morning. All team providers are readily accessible between scheduled appointments and were all prompt for scheduled meetings with me. A shout out to Joy (office support). She got those supplements/remedies to me very promptly and e-mails initially explaining the program and who to contact were thorough and left nothing to question. I would be neglectful not mentioning health coaches Kourtney and Halicia. Yes, an assigned, health coach!! This was another amazing benefit. Kourtney was kind, professional, and helpful in my decision regarding program appropriateness through my scheduled discovery call. Halicia, my assigned program Health Coach, provided regular support calls answering endless questions. Thank you so much Halicia! (and Kourtney too). By the way, Alicia, The Total Gym is now out of the closet [since purchased in the 90s) and being used for weight training. All three Naturopaths who I met with regularly, evaluated and carefully considered my progress and made changes as needed. Healing takes time and Dr. Johnson told me on my 1st visit that brain re-training would be a major part of my healing. I feel grateful for the care and tools provided to me to continue my wellness journey. There are no nickel and diming surprises. The price I paid was an all-inclusive amazing value. and exceeded my expectations. read more

I'm five months into working with Dr. Johnson and the team at Thrive, and scheduling that initial appointment was one of the best decisions I've ever made. I feel exponentially better--significantly less anxiety, reduced inflammation, and an overall improvement in how I feel day to day. I only wish I had gone sooner. I've been telling everyone in my life that they need to see a naturopath because this has truly been the best investment I've made in myself! read more

I've been seeing Dr. Johnson, Dr. Fig, and my coach Kourtney for the past 7 months, and the difference in my health has been incredible. When I first started, I was struggling with constant bloating, constipation, and stomach pain after eating, and I couldn't figure out which foods were triggering it. On top of that, I was dealing with an autoimmune condition that stress made worse. Through patient guidance, food awareness, and holistic approaches, Dr. Johnson helped me identify the root causes of my symptoms and taught me practical ways to manage them. What stood out the most was not just the nutritional support, but also the tools for stress management. The meditation and reflection techniques they shared have made a huge difference in lowering my stress, which in turn has eased my autoimmune flares. I feel like I have my life back and finally understand how to support my body better. I'm so grateful for their compassionate care and highly recommend them to anyone seeking natural, whole-person healing. read more

I came to Thrive because I have horribly heavy and painful periods. At the start of Primal Queens peak, it was a miracle for my pirod. I suddenly had the light painless piords that so many find normal. Primal Queen stopped helping around month 8. Then my pirod started its twice a month habit again. Knowing that my pirod can be better, I had to find help. Thrive will lead you through some major food challenges and tests. They will also offer some mental heath work that I found most helpful in my life. My depression lifted, my marriage improved, acne gone, joints better, second period is gone, along with a number of other unexpected benefits. My flow is still very heavy, I'd say 20 to 30% better. I still have a day or two with fairly bad pain. I do feel like they some that give up if their tride and true methods don't work. They don't seem to have many extra measures to help. It also didn't feel very personalized. Each meeting felt more unnecessary. It was a lot of repeating the same story from the beginning. How bad my period was vrs how it compares now. I felt like I repeated the same exact story every time. That said, the program did help, and it helped it ways I didn't expect. It was worth the cost and time. It just didn't get my period back to the Primal Queen bliss. I will keep searching, now that I know it is possible for me to have a normal period. I am on month three with Ancestral Supplements. It and what I've learned from Thrive may continue to slowly help. I do believe each cycle has been slightly lighter. read more

Words cannot express how much I appreciate this team of professionals. The doctors actually care about you. They helped me get my gut healthy, my hormones balanced and my nervous system at ease. Halicia was the best coach and helped me with my diet and she got me through the difficult times with love and care. Dr. Johnson and Dr. Fig are available through email at all times and quick to respond with any issues. I lost pounds on this journey because I lost all the inflammation my body was holding on too. I have recommended them to everyone that is not getting results from western medicine. Thank you Shirin read more

I can't say enough good things about the team at Thrive Naturopathic! From the very beginning, I finally felt hopeful after years of trying to navigate my health journey alone. I recently completed their 6-month program, and the progress I've made is truly incredible compared to where I started. Thrive offers a well-rounded and thorough approach--everything from detailed blood panels and holistic supplements to coaching, educational modules, and more. The entire team is warm, supportive, nonjudgmental, and incredibly knowledgeable. I felt completely supported every step of the way, and the results speak for themselves. Thank you to the entire Thrive team! read more

The best naturopathic doctor I highly recommend With no doubt he will make a positive switch in your life A wonderful team read more

I went to Thrive as I was tired of doctors who rely on scalpels and drugs. Dr. Johnson eagerly agreed to help me with my particular health issue, so I signed up. I was immediately pressured into supplying front money. Red flag? I was stressed by this, but agreed. Once they had my money and the commitment to pay more, their attention quickly waned. I received a few supplements (most of which I already had). I was sent email "modules" like chapters of nutrition info each week (the same as in any good book on the subject). I got 2 blood tests, then a zoom call each month regarding my bowel, sleep and hydration habits, and not much else. I finally asked why they kept telling me I was constipated, since I wasn't. They gave vague answers, which was the norm. To almost any question, I received a half-answer or a change of subject. It seemed they really didn't want to engage with me and my specific condition, which they never mentioned over the 5 months I was in the program. Guidance and new information were my main concerns, but the only information I received was in their weekly modules, which was not new information for me. These doctors seemed very distant, not like real health care providers. It was as if they (both Dr. J. and Dr. F.) were not entirely present; as if they were not fully engaged when speaking with me, and often questioned me about issues I had clearly explained at the beginning. Meeting with Dr. J. the first time, I supplied concise medical history notes. Later on, he seemed surprised by some of the important things I had noted therein, as if he had no knowledge of it at all. I kept getting the feeling that they just weren't paying attention and didn't really care, and could never give me any straight answers. After all the lack of attention, cost and unprofessionalism, I finally counted up the red flags and quit. When I discussed with Dr. J. my dismay at not seeing any real progress after five months, he said, "Well, this could take years." Years? He didn't say "years" when they were pressuring me to get a loan to pay for the program, but came across as willing and eager to help right away and show me some progress. If that had been mentioned at the outset, I would not have agreed to this plan and would have gone elsewhere. I paid nearly $5000.00 and got (and I'm being generous) what amounts to a little over $2,000.00, which includes everything, even admin fees, and $140/hour for the zooms. And when I mentioned a refund, I was told no, but they'd send me another bottle of a supplement. On the positive side, this program and its "modules" would be very helpful for those who have never taken an active part in their own health and/or know little about nutrition. If you already live a healthy lifestyle and take good care of yourself, but are having a health issue, you're already on the right track and this course will seem like kindergarten. Seek the guru of a higher level, which is what I thought I had found at Thrive. I am still paying off the loan I got to finance this "program". They got the small amount of savings I had, plus a loan, and my health is no better than when I first contacted them. Wasted money on what I would call a scam. Be very wary and investigate all your options before making this kind of commitment. What does the duck say? read more

Thrive Naturopathic helped me immensely in my long term health journey. I am grateful I decided to sign up, and if I could go back in time, I'd do it again. The staff was always available, and they really tailor the program to your specific needs. It is amazing and rare to find a practice that cares deeply about tackling symptoms at their root cause, and I had a wonderful experience working with Thrive. read more

While a program with Thrive is an investment in energy and money, for me it was well worth it. I'm writing this review with hopes that it helps others make an informed decision. I came to Thrive because I was unsatisfied with the explanation I was getting from my primary care doctor about my thyroid condition (basically, none). I just got prescribed medications and given a very superficial explanation of my condition. Feeling like this could not be the end of it, I started to search for holistic doctors who could help me understand and hopefully counteract whatever was underlying my condition. I wanted to fix the issue fundamentally rather than rely on meds and continue having the same issue for the rest of my life. I came across Thrive and decided to give it a shot - in the first meeting, Dr. Johnson listened to my story and immediately gave me a possible explanation for my condition that really made sense to me in light of my life history and recent life events. I learned that my nervous system was a critical piece in healing, which is something I know I would not have been able to hear from a conventional doctor's office (or at best, it would have been a side note). The team worked with me through the program, checking in on my progress and helping me constantly remember that it was my nervous system that was the root cause of my issues. I think because it's so counterintuitive (we tend to think of health as just physical), it was helpful to have a long program to remind/educate me on this. While the nervous system piece was a huge insight, the diet changes/education was a big benefit from the program, too. I learned certain foods that do not work for me vs that do, and will have that knowledge for the rest of my life and have the ability to choose what makes my body feel good. I'm still not 100% where I want to be but I have made significant progress and have the tools to continue improving. I can keep working with the team on an as-needed basis (paid separately) after the program, and that's nice too. I would much rather continue my work with this team rather than revert back to the conventional approach which doesn't really capture the whole picture. I feel I am well on the road to full recovery after years of feeling fatigue, stress, and other dis-regulation. Thank you for doing this awesome work, Thrive team! read more

I've been working with Dr Johnson for about 5 months now trying to over come IBD and couldn't be more pleased with my progress. I went from doctors telling me I'll be on meds the rest of my life, that may or may not work to becoming my old self again. It takes time and effort but Dr J and his staff guide you and help you through it all. read more

As someone who consistently struggled with cystic adult acne for 15 years, I tried everything under the sun including accutane, prescription and hormonal pills, lasers, food elimination diets... you name it. I worked with different doctors who would prescribe me medication after seeing me for 2 min in their office and barely ask any questions ( aside of what I might be allergic to) and always told me to give it 6 month or so to see if medication works. When it didn't, they gave me something else that still did nothing for me. Each medication had pretty bad side effects but I was told to stick with it if I want clear skin. With Dr. Johnson my experience was completely different. For our first meeting he spent one and half hours with me via zoom and asked me every possible question about me. Based on my answers he recommended for me to take a specific remedy for 1 month. When I told him that I didn't have much improvement after using remedy for a month ( I didn't really expected it anyways), he switched me to another remedy. I was amazed when within a week after the switch, I start noticing the inflammation on my face going down. I still had acne but they weren't so painful anymore and progressively showed up less and less. In the matter of 2 or 3 month of using the remedy, my face completely cleared up! I still can't believe that something finally worked for me after all these years of searching! The icing on the cake was the fact that I never had any side effect from the remedy whatsoever. It has been more then a year since I last had inflamed, acne covered face and I can't thank Dr. Johnson and his team enough! The work they do is life changing! read more

I saw Dr. Johnson for about 6 months and I am so grateful for our work together. Prior to seeing him, I was suffering from anxiety, depression, low energy, low sex drive, intense cravings for pizza (lol), and I hadn't had my period in over a year. I was desperate for help, but I also really wanted to pursue a natural remedy. Let me tell you- Thrive Naturopathic is the PLACE TO GO! I now am free from anxiety and depression. My sex drive is up and happening! My energy is high and vibrant. While I still enjoy pizza, I don't crave it at all. Lastly, my period is regular and I celebrate my cycle each month. read more

Dr Johnson is extremely pleasant and understood everything I said about why I wanted to see him. He said to lower my cholesterol I will be in a 7 month plan of action to lower my cholesterol natural. I will make final decision after seeing 2 other Naturopathy docs DC & Md. read more

Dr. Johnson has been nothing short of amazing since I started seeing him a year and a half ago. He truly cares and listens. I was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease in 2019, and as the COVID-19 Pandemic hit us hard, I was not comfortable with starting a conventional medical treatment plan. I decided to start seeing Dr. Johnson and I was so happy with how he was able to help me keep my symptoms at bay. Not only did he help me control my symptoms, but he taught me so much about the uniqueness of my body and how to live a healthy lifestyle that helped me heal. I highly recommend him and will be forever grateful for the time that I was his patient! read more

I would give Dr. Johnson and his staff 10 stars if I could!! After working with him for 7 months, I believe that he is a master clinician and a true healer. I starting seeking out alternative medicine for joint pain and inflammation that I'd been experiencing on and off for close to 10 years. I had been to medical doctors, chiropractors, gone WAY down the wormhole with supplements/specific diets (paleo, vegan, keto) and even tried cryotherapy to find relief. I was always super active and into healthy diet & lifestyles habits and was at my wits end not being able to find anything that would help me long-term. During our time together, I was officially diagnosed with osteoarthritis and told by medical doctors that my only option was NSAIDS and basically "dealing with it". Under Dr. Johnson's care, I discovered that homeopathy can help and heal, even with conditions that are thought to be "untreatable" by medical professionals. It was truly miraculous the relief that I felt by taking the homeopathic remedies. I am now confident that I can lead a life without chronic pain & inflammation without relying on pharmaceuticals that only mask pain temporarily, while taking a toll on my other body systems. This is HUGE for me since I'm only 41 and plan on leading life to the fullest in the years ahead! As added bonuses, the allergies that I have dealt with since I've been a child have completely gone away. (Seriously... like magic!) When I got a bad head cold, he recommended a homeopathic product that made it go away within a day or two. I've also lost a few pounds -- which is appreciated. I approached homeopathy with a skeptical but open mind, and can say that I am now a true believer. If you are considering giving alternative medicine a try... DON'T hesitate -- You've got everything to gain!! read more

I was skeptical, overanalyzed everything, and tried to debunk homeopathy...but the fact is, it worked for me.  Unequivocally. I waited until six months into treatment to be sure I could give a fair, and long-term view of my treatment with Dr. Johnson.  My symptoms dissipated exactly as they said he would, when he said they would. March 2018, I was at a low point.  Horrible insomnia every night, I was lucky to get 3 hours.  I was a zombie, exhausted throughout the day, gaining weight, zero libido, and feeling depressed and irritable all the time...my poor husband.  My cycle was getting progressively worse over the last year or two, and my hair was falling out, so I suspected pre-menopause, but various docs said no.  I don't know what brought me to yelp, but Dr. Johnson's reviews by other women describing my symptoms got my attention right away! You get what you pay for with Dr. Johnson.  I cringed at the fee, but it was worth every penny.  I've never had a doctor's consultation like our initial meeting.   He has a great manner, professional, warm, non-judgmental and genuinely interested in the whole you.  He didn't bat an eye at things I was embarrassed to reveal.  He takes copious notes, asks a lot of questions, and refers to those notes in follow-up sessions.   I've never seen a doctor so engaged in patient care.  Period. He was crystal clear on which remedy he had in mind for me, and I started right away.  I began noticing DRAMATIC improvement within a week or so, sleeping better and my mood lifting.  My husband was the acid test, he noticed immediately.   For a time, still super skeptical, I tried to attribute improvement to other things like vacations, but if I had a few days in a row I forgot to take the remedy, I would have a noticeable downturn.   I had progressively better improvement over the next 3-4 months until I reached a sort of everyday normalcy and I've been stable there ever since...even if I forget my remedy or take a trip and forget to pack them.   It's unbelievable to me how well the treatment worked for me.   My husband said he's got the women back that he fell in love with. read more

I've stumbled upon Dr Johnson's practice by sheer luck. I didn't know much about homeopathy but wanted to give it a try (despite being a bit of a skeptic), because conventional medicine, in my case, was taking care of the symptoms, but not really the root cause. Dr Johnson is a kind, patient and extremely knowledgable soul - a quiet genius. He helped me figure out the appropriate remedy protocol, cared about details, tracked my progress, and in 6 months got me to the best I've felt in years! I am so thankful to have found him and highly recommend his practice. read more

I can't thank Dr. Johnson enough for how he's helped my sons eczema and stutter. Within days of seeing Dr. Johnson his stuttering had improved. Within weeks it was drastically better. The eczema started clearing within a couple weeks. With every remedy the improvement is even more noticeable. Dr. Johnson is a keeper for sure. So thankful to have found him. He's doctor with patience and genuine care for his patients!!! read more

Dr J continues to be one of the most kind and thoughtful practitioners. He makes it obvious every visit that he genuinely wants to help his patients back to health. When I became pregnant last year (due to my body finally healing!), I did not see Dr J for the duration of my pregnancy. However, he gave me his recommendations for another homeopath who could help me, if needed, while I was pregnant, and for a pediatrician, who is now my baby's doctor. And she indeed is wonderful, just like Dr J! Thank you, Dr J, for actually caring for your patients! Docs like you are few and far between! read more

First, homeopathy in general: I was skeptical but optimistic when I decided to give it a try. Generally, I was struggling with mild to medium anxiety and depression and related symptoms - weight gain, fatigue, all the normal stuff. I started treatment (basically three little sugar-flavored pellets of pulsatilla in the morning, three in the evening) and noticed a pronounced difference after just a few days. Right away, I was sleeping again without needing to take melatonin or Tylenol PM. A week after starting treatment, I went to my weekly therapy visit and really just had nothing to talk about! After two more "nothing to talk about visits" with my therapist, I suspended treatment. Not to trash therapy -- it can be very useful! It's just that I found that the pulsatilla had a much greater, much faster effect on my general stress level than therapy had. I would have otherwise thought this was just a placebo effect, except for the fact that I noticed, three days into treatment, that the Athlete's Foot that had plagued me for several years (and, yes, I'd tried everything) had completely disappeared. Completely gone, forever. Now that I'm about three months into treatment, I've also noticed that my usual seasonal allergies are non-existent. I know havethe energy to do things like exercise regularly and plan and prepare healthy meals instead of eating out all the time. So...yes...I'm a believer. From now on, when I experience medical issues (besides, like, a broken arm or something), my first call won't be to Kaiser but to Dr. Johnson. Secondly, Dr. Johnson. Technically, I could just go on Amazon or into Whole Foods and buy the same homeopathic remedy that Dr. Johnson prescribes. I keep seeing him, though, because I trust him and am confident in his training and experience. For my first visit with him, he blocked out over an hour to review my entire medical history. He has conventional medical training as well as homeopathic training, so I felt comfortable sharing everything. When was the last time a conventional doctor sat down with me for over an HOUR, reviewing my entire history with an eye towards a holistic diagnosis? Never. That has never and will never happen. I was impressed with his conventional medical knowledge as well as his homeopathic knowledge. I was more impressed with how seriously he takes his work. He seemed genuinely excited -- joyful even -- when he felt he had determined the right remedy for me (and, based on the results, he did get it right the first time). If, like I was before my visit to Dr. Johnson, you are poring over these reviews to try to figure out, like, "Is this guy a crackpot? Is this some sort of crazy scheme?" all I can suggest is that you do your own research (and by research, I mean find some actual books -- not just whatever nutty "articles" show up in your Google search) and that you reach out and actually talk to Dr. Johnson or other homeopathic practitioners and ask whatever questions you need to ask to feel comfortable. It's very, very low risk and -- at least in my experience -- very, very high reward. read more

Dr.Johnson offers a much needed personalized approach to health and healthcare. His approach is a highly informed, holisitic, and offers his patients multiple paths to both empowerment and health improvement. By making several specific (but minor) changes to my daily routines, I am now considerably healthier today than I was several months ago. Dr.Johnson is kind, professional, and a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend his services--if I could give him 10 stars I would. read more

I went to Dr. Johnson based on the great yelp reviews. It was easy to get an appointment and I liked his email reminders. Everything was very professional. I had decided to see a homeopathic doctor because my eczema had become extremely bad. It was on my hands and had spread to my wrists. Dr. J tried three remedies and it was difficult to notice any specific impact (at least not big). He had written a lot of notes and done a lot of listening during our appointments, although not a whole lot of talking. I had used a homeopathic Doctor before and was impressed with the results. It's a tricky thing, and perhaps it was bad timing, or not the best ailment for my problem. I would go back if I felt I need to see a homeopathic again. read more

I am so glad I was referred to Dr. Johnson. I was referred by a friend who saw him. After her first appointment she said she immediately thought of me and thought he might be able to help me. To say I was skeptical was an understatement. During the initial intake, we discussed EVERYTHING. It was actually quite therapeutic. I noticed changes after about four weeks. My gut was in bad shape. Today I have no stress and no discomfort. I am regular for the first time ever :-) My sleep pattern is great and there have been additional benefits, all with no drugs :-) I have been seeing Dr. Johnson for about six months and I could not be happier. I am very pleased and have recommended him to several colleagues. read more

I've been taking my daughter to see Dr. Johnson after a few crisis of hives and eczema breakouts, I believe we started treatment mid-2016. Homeopathy sometimes could take a few weeks, or even months to start working, but Dr. Johnson's complete consultation collects information that is extremely helpful to identify the correct remedy or remedies. I was a little skeptical at first, because I was not sure if I was going to be able to explain the symptoms correctly, since my daughter was only just over 1 year old and she could not speak for herself or tell us how it really felt for her. After the first dose of the remedy I was really happy, because not only the hives calmed down, but the frequency they happened were more spaced out. Also, she used to get sick with an unexplained fever every 2-3 weeks (I was the only mom picking up the kid with fever from day care with that frequency, it was worrisome!), but the fevers also stop happening as frequent and now, (she is 3 1/2 yrs old) I don't even remember when was the last time the day care called me because of her fever. In addition, I had to reach out to Dr. Johnson many times over the phone and he was always quick responding to my requests and helped me to minimize the crisis just adjusting the dose and frequency of the remedy. And, just to mention, that all this time, I continue to take her to the pediatrician every time there is a crisis or something new, she takes all her vaccines and flu shots regularly, etc...I like to think that prevention is the right way to go and that both approaches complement each other. She hasn't have hives for a while and the eczema is under control, but she is in treatment for that and we will continue the treatment as long as needed or until symptoms completely disappear. I think Dr. Johnson is a wonderful doctor and I highly recommend him. read more

I've been very pleased with Dr Johnson and homeopathy. At first I was skeptical of this type of medicine, but traditional doctors had pretty much given up on my chronic hip pain, so I felt I didn't have too many options. Dr Johnson has been very patient in trying different remedies until he found one that worked, and I can say that my pain has been reduced about 95%, and we're still working on the last 5%. One thing that has been great with Dr Johnson is he is unlike traditional doctors that get you in and out of the office in 15 minutes. Dr Johnson will listen carefully to your concerns and take good notes, and if that means you spend 30 minutes, or an hour, getting the care you need, then take advantage of that. read more

Visiting Dr. J was so refreshing and assuring. having such a detailed consultation really makes you feel like he is really getting to the bottom of your health concerns and not just throwing a prescription at you. the remedy he prescribed for me was affordable and effective. his remedies really heal you from the inside out and that is something that you want, not medicine that just covers up a symptom only for it to return weeks/months later. i sought Dr. J's pracrice of medicine specifically because conventional doctors and prescriptions no longer worked for me. i highly recommend him! *i dealt with random skin rashes on legs and arms read more

I was skeptical about naturopathy, but it has really helped to reduce my symptoms of chronic illness (even if I can't understand how or why it helps). I've had rheumatoid arthritis for 20+ years and there is very little that the typical medical community can do for this condition. For years my symptoms were moderately controlled by a biological medication, but in the time I've been on that medication I developed worsening digestive issues (which the doctors labeled IBS) and then in 2015 I began to develop eczema on my hands. My rheumatologist was on the verge of diagnosing me with another chronic illness... Desperate, I started researching alternative medical practitioners. I was already following a Paleo diet with additional modifications for autoimmune disorders and supplementing with "helpful" vitamins and compounds, which had helped a lot with my digestion, but I wasn't getting any better overall. Desperation drove me to visit Dr. Johnson. I didn't have anything to lose. If naturopathy could help, great. If not, no harm done. During my first visit to Dr. Johnson in the summer of 2016, my hand eczema was awful, I had a lot of fatigue, my abdomen was distended and I had a lot of digestive pain and issues, and my arthritis swelling was controlled by a biological medication. Dr. Johnson spent a long time developing my medical history and then selected a "remedy." Without thinking it would do any good, I took the remedy as directed. While I have no idea how the remedy works or how it is created, what I can say is that I felt it begin to work. Although this sounds crazy, I felt my body's energy change. No supplement or other self-prescribed aid has had this sort of dramatic effect for me. This was no placebo effect. I began, slowly, to get better. The fatigue was the first thing to go. After a couple of months, the eczema cleared. My body experienced less pain and swelling to the point that I've been able to drastically reduce (with the input of my rheumatologist) the biological medication I continue to take. My digestion continues to improve, but this is still a work in progress. Without the remedy, my symptoms slowly return. I think that healing from chronic illness takes a wholistic healing approach (spiritual, emotional, relational, diet, and medicine) and the remedy provided by Dr. Johnson has been a very important part of my healing journey. Dr. Johnson is also very responsive in his dealings with patients. I would recommend trying naturopathy with Dr. Johnson. read more

I first showed up on Dr. Johnson's doorstep with a very long laundry list of health issues that were brought on by multiple highly stressful experiences. Acid reflux, delayed gastric emptying, skin problems, and anxiety were just a few of the chronic issues that affected my every day life. I was miserable! Prior to seeing Dr. Johnson, I had been to several conventional doctors that weren't able to identify the cause of my symptoms. They ran a ton of tests and concluded that I was healthy and sent me on my way (with a variety of pills, of course). It was then that I decided to seek the help of a holistic care practitioner and, luckily, I stumbled upon Dr. Johnson. Having had no experience with homeopathy, I was thrown off a bit at first by the little vial of pellets. But after doing a little research and seeing such amazing results, I became a lot more familiar with the wonderful, gentle healing ability of homeopathy. Throughout the course of my treatment, I have received amazing care. Dr. Johnson is extremely capable, kind, caring, and patient. Not only has he helped me to heal and feel so much better, he has taught me so much about homeopathy. I recommend him to anyone and everyone that I know. read more

Dr. Johnson is wonderful! After years of sinus / allergy issues, he has changed my life! I try to avoid taking any medication even OTC if possible, so meeting Dr. Johnson and being able to take a natural remedy to help with my issues has been incredible for me. He helped relieve everything from headaches / migraines to sinus issues to anxiety. What a huge difference he can make! read more

Dr. Johnson is amazing! I never tried homeopathy before, and had no expectations. I am seeing Dr. Johnson for my chronic hives which were severe before seeing him. Large stinging welts everyday for months. After a few days on the remedy, I started to feel better and almost a month later I have my life back! I am continuing treatment and feel better every week! Before him I saw an allergist and was taking steroids, xolair, huge amounts of antihistamines, diets, etc. Nothing helped until I saw Dr. J! My hives were only getting progressively worse until he helped me! Thank God for him! I highly recommend him if you want to find healing and not just treat your symptoms! read more

I went to Dr. Johnson a few days before I was leaving overseas in a bit of a last resort to try and sort out a nagging concern I've had for years. I loved that he was extremely thorough in his initial meeting. I'm sure we've all experienced sitting at a doctors office and getting a rushed meeting and assessment before a prescription is handed over, and Dr. Johnson's method is the exact opposite of this. I loved the questions that were asked during the meeting as well. It felt like a holistic approach to finding the source of the problem and thankfully the remedy he gave me, was in fact spot on. He offered to stay in touch while I was away, to ensure that the remedy was the correct one. I highly recommend Dr. J to anyone who is eager to find a safe and healthy solution to many concerns! read more

I don't know how this people are giving him all of these four and five star ratings. The day of my appointment with Christopher Johnson was usual. He did not have a nurse, receptionist, or any other female working with him in his office, so I was apprehensive about going upstairs with him to his office. I felt uncomfortable. He spent a hour and a half asking me questions about my symptoms. He flipped through his medical books then came up with the pills he that could deal with my symptoms. He never talked about changing my diet, or my sleep habits. He pretty much took $400.00 and gave me sugar pills that did nothing. My G.P. told me I had a lot of inflammation in my body but she had no idea of how to help me, which is why I came to Mr. Johnson. Just beware. read more

I have been seeing Dr. J for a little under a year for several chronic conditions I have been having. Just a bit of background 2 conditions (amenorrhea and migraines) I have been experience for 15 years while another condition cholinergic urticaria (hives) I was experiencing for 2 years. I had to be hospitalized for migraines and had hives so bad that I could no longer sweat without causing a reaction. I was desperate for an answer and after going to numerous doctors I searched for a Naturopathic Doctor and came across Dr. J. His specialty is homeopathy which I didn't know much about but gave it a try and am so glad I did. I have not had another migraine since I have been seeing Dr. J, he was also able to naturally jumpstart my menstrual cycle and I finally found some relief from the chronic hives I was experiencing. If you are on the fence or are looking for the right doctor he should be your first stop because he is very knowledgeable and has a lot of experience. In addition, he is very attentive and understanding during appointments and via email. He also treats over the phone. Again, if I had not stumbled on him the quality of my life would be significantly lower. read more

I cannot express how thankful I am to the expertise of Dr. Johnson and the practice of homeopathy. Also, thank you to yelp and all the previous reviewers! Throughout this process, I was actually surprised to learn that homeopathy is a very practical and data-driven approach to medicine. I came in very skeptical but I cannot argue with the unequivocal results I've personally experienced. Background - I'm fairly young and have never had any health issues, but was thrown for a major loop this last year. I took a prescription medication for a minor issue and all hell broke loose. I won't go into the details but it was very scary. I spent the next several months getting bounced from one specialist to the next. The result of this being several "confident" diagnoses and even more prescribed medications. I wasn't confident in any of the diagnoses and was even more scared of putting potent medications in my body. It was time to try something different. This is when I found Dr. Johnson and figured it would at least be a low-risk option. After a long session of Q&A's, Dr. J prescribed a remedy and explained what to do. After 5 days of taking the remedy, I didn't feel a thing. I was disappointed, but it didn't surprise me. However, on day 6 my symptoms got much much worse. I contacted Dr. J and he responded immediately - that it could be a good thing and to come off the remedy for a few days. Over the next few days I experienced an immediate healing process. To put it numerically, I started at 60%, dipped down to 30%, then went up to 80%. This was the best I felt since before the issues and I could finally function! I was so excited and surprised. It was pretty clear to me at this point that the remedy was actually provoking a healing response in my body. Even though I would've been perfectly happy with a placebo effect, this clearly wasn't one. Over the next couple months, Dr. J and I have been in constant contact, tweaking the remedy dose. It's been a more difficult climb to get back to 100%, but I really appreciate Dr J's tenacity and positivity to get me there. It seems like, for whatever reason, some issues need more time to heal. Nonetheless, I'm very satisfied with where my new baseline is at. I've seen enough to know that homeopathy is real and Dr. J is very good at what he does. If you have been struggling with any health issues, I strongly suggest you contact Dr. Johnson and give homeopathy a shot. I'll also make sure to post an update when I'm back to 100% :) read more

I'm forever grateful to Dr. Johnson and the miracle of homeopathy. My case has been extremely complicated yet I've been consistently healing. Dr. J is cream of the crop, an incredibly qualified ND who sincerely cares for the recovery of his patients. I never felt he was pushy for extra appointments, impatient, or judgmental in the slightest. Keen listener, analytical, sharp. Northern VA is ridiculously lucky to have such an outstanding practitioner. Truly A+++! Despite enormous efforts spent in reading, I couldn't really understand what this "alternative" medicine was 'til treatment began. Turns out it's the best decision I ever made. My only regret is it took me over a year. If you're in doubt because you're unfamiliar with homeopathy and suspect it's not "legitimate", I earnestly urge you to take the leap. It was founded by a German doctor named Samuel Hahnemann in the 1700-1800's and is still widely practiced in Europe and Asia... including the Royal family and 40% of France. If you're apprehensive because of cost (initial 2-hour consultation is around $385, follow-ups vary between $70-130 in my experience), I believe I wasted MUCH more $$$$ on conventional medicine for a diagnosis none of 'em could ever quite get right. Can't forget the $800 bill for a blood test which my insurance company wouldn't cover - results that claimed nothing was wrong with me besides a Vit. D deficiency. Lmao. I'm about to share a lot of personal info on the dreadfully public Internet, but if my story can persuade even one person to see Dr. Johnson, it's worth it. I was 26 when I saw him. Maybe you're scoffing, "How sick could a 26-year old woman be?" haha. Since 4th grade, I fell into deep depression and anxiety. They say these things are phases for most, but neither ever went away for me. I believe in hindsight, the perpetuating chronic negativity in my mind began to affect my body. Imagine each one of your joints burning - whether or not you're moving - and an ever-worsening posture. It hurt to move, it hurt not to move. I had severe gastroenterological issues... constipated for 5-7 days at a time, passing blood and mucus in my stool, acid reflux at the slightest thing that isn't rabbit food, frog belly bloated status... of course this began to wreak havoc on my immune system. I was sick and heavily fatigued at all times. I could sleep for 12 hours and still feel exhausted. I'm telling you, I'd go to sleep at 8pm and rise at 7am, then inhale adderall and coffee to survive work. And my vision rapidly worsened. Halo around lights, severely heavy weight on my eyelids, hellish pressure behind eyes.. I was diagnosed as high-risk for glaucoma. It was as if my body was falling apart. I'd lift heavy 4-5x per week and consume 145g of protein per day, but I'd hardly see results and be sore for 5 days. It was as if there were malabsorption issues in my GI tract. Massive amounts of hair falling out. Gagging for no reason. Routine was to come home, crawl under my blankets in the dark, and cry. I felt institutionalized, every day was a burden and chore. I was in a relationship and jobs I hated myself for being in. Waking up felt disappointing. Numbed by anger and grief, I'd often look up methods of suicide - then hated myself further for being a coward. Prior to consultation, I completed several pages (12+), ranging from physiological to psychological. This holistic survey was speckled with unorthodox questions like "Do you like eggs?", "What are your dreams usually about?", and "If you were sitting on a bench under a tree, half of it in the sun, day is about 75 degrees, would you sit in the shade or the sun?" For 2 hours, Dr. J asked further questions based on my responses. At the end, he provided me with a "remedy", individualized to me. It's been ~9 months into treatment, and I don't remember when I was EVER this happy to be alive. Certainly not since I was a kid. I'm regular, I build muscle more easily, I have energy to work 2 jobs and run on 4.5 hours of sleep for days straight, I dumped that loser and quit that job, I no longer take adderall, I'm full of confidence, my vision and posture have improved, I've claimed more responsibility over my life and boundaries, leading me into more positive relationships and surroundings. Philosophically, homeopathy caters to the patient as a whole, as a person with feelings, dreams, opinions, capacities; conventional medicine splits the patient into symptoms, terms, diseases, labels. Homeopathy honors the person and restores true health, quality life. Whereas allopathic medicine has become a booming industry specializing in the *management* of disease. Not eradication. Suppression. Homeopathy has given me newfound vulnerability, courage, and respect for life - inexplicably, it's I that's changed. :) I wish you the same experience of true health restored: a sound mind, heart, and body. So please don't take over a year like me, call as soon as you can. DR. J IS THE MAN!!!!!!!!! read more

Homeopathy and Dr. Johnson have made a world of difference for me! I initially went to see him because I was having a really hard time with fatigue, depression, and mood related to my menstrual cycle. I was planning on conceiving a baby in the next year and wanted my hormones and body to be balanced before that happened. Dr. Johnson took a thorough history and determined the right remedy to balance and heal my body. He also provided a book which was extremely helpful in explaining homeopathy. This detail and his care in making sure his patients understand the process, was so helpful and impressive to me. And even more impressive was how much homeopathy helped me. It heals the whole body so not only did it help relieve my premenstrual symptoms, it also helped me with my urge to overeat and made losing weight easier. I also have not had a major depression since starting homeopathy - and that is wonderful with my history of depression and antidepressants! I have had much more energy and have started running - up to 13 miles! Dr. Johnson is a wonderful healer and I am so glad I went to see him. Another impressive thing about him as a doctor is, he NEVER pushes for unnecessary appointments just to make more money. Between appointments I have been able to communicate with him by email and even get my remedy adjusted or changed without him saying "you need to come in for an appointment first." If things are going well and an appointment is shorter than usual, he has charged less, and if things are going well he has lengthened the time between appointments. I have even been able to do phone appointments since the birth of my baby. A wonderful uncomplicated birth and recovery with zero postpartum depression thanks to Dr. Johnson and Homeopathy! I strongly recommend homeopathy as a path to healing your body and I strongly recommend Dr. Johnson to help with that process. read more

i had never before heard of homeopathy until about a few months ago, and when i sought it out, it was because i had reached the last straw. i'm a 24-yr old female and i've suffered from a variety of skin conditions my entire life. blepharitis (inflammation of the eyelids), sebhorraic dermatitis (all over my body), dandruff, constant itching/dryness of skin, eczema, allergic reactions to almost all cosmetic products and mainstream nail polishes, and allergies to basically 40 things (common garden grass and milk thistle being just a couple). among the forefront of these conditions is acne. my acne was never severe as a child or teen, and for a while i did go through a period of clear skin. around 2014, however, i began a strenuous year of grad school and all of a sudden my acne came back full force. probably due to a delightful combo of stress, hating the degree i was going for, and my sudden dependence on heavy amounts of concealer and foundation, the vicious cycle perpetuated. my skin was angry. almost every other day i was breaking out on half of my face, and when i wasn't breaking out, my skin was scarring. it got to the point where i physically couldn't leave the house without make-up, and when i didn't have it on, i felt disgusting. my self-esteem was at an all time low and my acne became both my enemy and my obsession. day in and day out, my thoughts revolved around the paranoia of the next breakout. in the year after graduation my condition only worsened. like every other acne sufferer, i tried the gamut of products - different cosmetics, different face washes, different treatments, not using my cellphone on the left side of my face, always putting my hair up, omitting dairy, omitting gluten, omitting sugar, taking 30 supplements a day, etc... etc... etc... it was physically, mentally, and emotionally exhausting. eventually i thought i found reprieve after seeing a dermatologist, but all she did was tell me stuff i already knew (actual advice: "wash your face". uh... no shit?) and prescribe super harsh and drying creams that left my skin raw, peeling, and irritated. the antibiotics she prescribed didn't do anything either. instead of treating the source, she insisted that i pay hundreds of dollars for laser treatment. needless to say, i never saw her again. to keep this review short, seeing dr. johnson has been the only thing that has made any substantial difference to my condition. you may have googled "homeopathy" and read articles from the haters who say it's a "fake science", that it's a placebo effect, that it's bogus. however if you are like me and have tried every conventional/mainstream product to treat your condition - to no avail - please put aside your disbelief and, as the saying goes, seize the day. at worst nothing will happen and you will move on, at best you will experience a more natural, gentle way to treat your entire body rather than just the symptoms of your condition(s). since being on my remedy (about 4 months?) there has been significant improvement in my skin. i still have acne and there's still a ways to go, but i have never before felt actual HOPE since my acne was at its worst. dr. johnson is patient and thorough, and while i've only seen him for a few months i can tell he is dedicated to helping me recover from what has seriously been a traumatic time in my life. (if you've ever had severe acne, you know for a fact that it is crippling and traumatizing. there IS hope!) tip: homeopathy is a gradual process. do not expect instantaneous results. with patience and willingness, i certainly hope it works for you like it has been for me. :) PS - the only reason i deducted a star is because insurance isn't covered and appointments are pricey (also i'm a cheapskate in her early 20s)... BUT considering that homeopathy is a gentle, long-term solution, consider this one of the best investments for your health you will ever make. read more