Almost a year ago, my daughter fainted at school and was later diagnosed with a genetic heart condition. It was terrifying. The hardest part was hearing that her only options were lifelong medication (with some scary side effects) and just "waiting" to see if she had another breakthrough episode while on the medication. If she did, the next step would likely be surgery to implant an ICD. That breakthrough could mean another fainting episode or worse, cardiac arrest. When I asked the cardiologist how to support her health or help prevent future episodes, there were no answers beyond medication or surgery. Ann Arbor Holistic Health gave me something conventional medicine didn't -HOPE and a plan of action. Hope that my daughter can live a full, healthy life and that there are ways to support her whole body, not just wait and see. As a parent, the idea of simply "waiting" felt impossible. I couldn't bear the thought of doing nothing and later wondering if I could've done more to protect her. I also know that the body is designed to heal, we just needed the right guidance to identify what was getting in the way and remove that interference. First, through testing, we finally found answers. We focused on healing her gut, supporting her thyroid, and improving her detox pathways. All the work they guided us through gave her body the space to reset and function better. The difference has been incredible. She's no longer constipated, her emotions are steadier, she winds down for bed much easier, and even smaller things like her body odor has improved. I'm so grateful for Ann Arbor Holistic Health! The time they spent with us has truly set my daughter up for lifelong wellness and they'll continue to be our guiding light for our family's health. read more

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I'm writing this review for my dad, since he doesn't have a Gmail account, lol. He said, "I've had a great experience here. Everyone is kind, knowledgeable, and genuinely takes the time to understand what's going on. I've learned a lot and feel better than I have in a long time. Definitely recommend if you're looking for a more natural approach to health." read more

I worked with Sarah at Ann Arbor Holistic Health for six months. She was kind and seemed genuinely caring, but unfortunately, the support I received didn't help resolve my health issues. Most of the diets and supplements she recommended provided little to no relief, and she mentioned consulting with colleagues--none of whom had any insight or suggestions. After a year and a half of suffering, I finally discovered the root cause of my health issues, and it was completely different from the direction Sarah had been pursuing. I'm relieved to have found answers, but disappointed that the care I received here ultimately didn't come close to solving my issues, even though I paid thousands of dollars and was assured from the start that Ann Arbor Holistic Health would help me. I think the most disappointing part of all is the lack of any follow-up whatsoever months later, after Sarah knew I was still suffering when we parted ways after half a year under her care. I would think she'd want to check on how I was doing. But perhaps more importantly, I would have thought that she'd reach out because she would want to know if I ever got answers, even for the sake of helping her other patients in the future who might be suffering from the same issues that she was unable to identify and resolve. read more

My 14-year-old daughter, Aurora, is a competitive dancer, dancing about 15-20 hours each week. She struggles with hypermobility in her joints. Justine and her team of practitioners are so incredibly knowledgeable, helpful and sympathetic. The supplements and other recommendations she made have made an amazing difference for Aurora. During the summer, she was having issues almost daily. She was so frustrated, having to sit out of classes or dance through the pain. She hasn't had to sit out of class in months now. Justine even found supplements in powder form for my picky little dancer since she doesn't like to take pills. If anything you are experiencing is getting in the way of your daily life or keeping you from reaching your goals, I highly recommend you reach out to Ann Arbor Holistic Health, they are amazing! read more

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Helped me discover what lifestyle worked best for my body and what I could do to kick-start feeling better. I was able to lose 60 pounds, feel younger at 40 than I did at 20, and enjoy being active with my family. The staff is always striving to be helpful and the practitioner I worked with went above and beyond any expectation for what even a "holistic" practitioner usually provides. read more

I can't say enough good things about Ann Arbor Health and the incredible team led by Justine. After years of struggling with a multitude of health issues, including celiac disease, Lyme disease, endometriosis, and PCOS, I had almost given up hope of ever finding the answers and relief I so desperately needed. That was until I found them! From our first session, I felt truly heard, understood, and respected by Justine and her team. They didn't just treat me as another patient; they treated me as an individual with unique needs and experiences. Unlike my previous experiences with functional medicine practitioners, Justine and her team took the time to thoroughly assess my condition and explore new avenues and possibilities for rocks left unturned.. One of the first things they did was to recommend new bloodwork and a stool test. To my surprise, the stool test results were vastly different from my previous tests, and it became apparent that the previous tests I had undergone were not of the same caliber. This discovery was a crucial turning point in my healing journey, and it left me feeling more optimistic than ever. What really stood out to me was that they identified a missing piece of the puzzle in my health: I was living with not one, but two parasites that had evidently been wreaking havoc on my system for a while. Justine and her team wasted no time in guiding and supporting me through the process of preparing my body to eradicate these parasites. The protocol they designed for me was thorough, tailored to my specific needs, and involved a holistic approach to healing. I'm currently halfway through the protocol, and I can honestly say that I've never felt this good in my life. My energy levels are up, my digestive issues have improved significantly, and my overall well-being has taken a turn for the better. What's even more promising is that I'm not even finished with the protocol yet. Ann Arbor Health and Justine have been a beacon of hope in my health journey. Their commitment to patient-centered care, their willingness to explore new diagnostic avenues, and their expertise in functional medicine have made all the difference. If you're like me and have been struggling for years to find the right answers and the right team to support you, look no further. Ann Arbor Health is the place to be. Thank you, Justine and team, for giving me hope and helping me regain my health. You've made a world of difference in my life. read more

I came to Gary earlier this year to get help with multiple symptoms (acne, bloating, anxiety) that I perceived were all linked to my gut health. I filled out paperwork beforehand and the first meeting with him was completely free. Afterwards, I did have to make the decision to pay for a specific plan in order to move forward, however I feel as though it was not overly expensive for the services and advice he was able to provide me. For my specific experience, I had to take a blood test as well as a stool test which were not included in the plan, but I felt were necessary to get the most targeted help. Through the process, Gary really helped me get a better perspective on the inner workings of my body and made me realize how much of my own health was in my control. Overall, I have become more confident and happy. I actually recently moved out of the state and it has been almost 3 months since I stopped seeing Gary in office. Due to changes in environment and just not as strict dieting, I felt as though I had a relapse in some of my issues. I reached out to Gary and he was more than happy to provide me with advice as well as a plan and supplements to get back in control of my body. He is very proactive and always looking out for his patients, I would definitely recommend him to anyone! read more

I had an absolutely terrible experience. Paid 6k in full to the business but I disliked how Gary treated me as a patient so much that I left his services without a refund. The practice felt disorganized in that patients are responsible for carrying a hard copy of their own chart and medical information, but I never saw Gary with his own copy of my chart at the office. Visits felt rushed and impersonal. Gary would get visibly upset at me if I could not follow through with his diet plans. We were never offered a refund. I do not recommend this practice. read more

After 10 years of trying to find relief for chronic nausea, bloating, and stomach pain, I finally found my way to Ann Arbor Holistic. This was after 3 endoscopies and countless other conventional medical procedures looking for stomach ulcers that weren't there. I was prescribed stomach acid suppressants like Prilosec and Nexium, but nothing worked. The only thing that gave me any relief was Pepto Bismol, but I was taking it almost every night and it was becoming less and less effective. My expert at Ann Arbor Holistic (Jeremy Warden) put me on a restricted elimination diet for a few months and we ended up identifying a few things to avoid (lactose). He also recommended customized dietary supplements based on a bacterial imbalance in my stomach. We did a zoom session every 2 weeks to make sure everything was on track and to refine the diet and the supplements. I'm very happy to report that my stomach problems have been almost completely eliminated. I'm now reintroducing most of food I avoided during the elimination phase of the diet. I highly recommend Ann Arbor Holistic to anyone struggling with chronic stomach pain. read more

It's $90 for the first meeting, which owner Gary Merel promoted as being discounted from like ~ $150. Before arrival of the first meeting, he hands-out some get-to-know-you health forms / questionnaires and requires they be filled-in prior to arrival. Upon arrival he takes them in order to immediately review the contents / the Q & A. After about 5 minutes of reviewing them independently, he invites-in the patient to his room to discuss the answers to these forms, the prospective patient's overall health condition, what's been done the past, what he thinks he needs to do. All that takes about 10 minutes, from beginning to end. He then slams the patient with the decision of continuing: Pay $6,000 for a number of medical tests at a hospital that thoroughly check on every aspect of health, or leave the office at once. Gary Merel seems to be a caring and knowledgeable health advocate and professional. I don't doubt it that he will do great services for his patients, for those who need / could find useful those medical tests. Personally I declined because it was too much $. Simply, I don't need it, and I don't want it for the amount of money that's required to be paid. But if I would have known I would be crushed with a $6,000 question 10 minutes into my first meeting with him, never would I have paid $90 to even go to it. read more

I would give this place a zero if facebook reviews allowed. While the initial meeting with Gary was pleasant I was suspicious of his abilities and understanding of nutrition and health right off the bat (the books on his shelf indicated that he was not into science based nutrition and health). We heard him out and my wife was convinced he could help her with a health issue so I went along with it as my wife seemed convinced that this snake oil salesman could help her. Plus there was a lot of pressure to commit to an over $5000 program (with no guaranty that his services would have any impact). He basically threw a guilt trip line out that when husbands that accompany sick wives come to him and question his services it showed they don't care about them and their "healing". Then there was the fact that he seemed to prey on my wife's stressed out condition caused by her illness. So after the appointment my wife and I discussed things and decided that we would not be using Gary's services. The following day she contacted him to let him know that we had changed our minds. He assured her that the almost $2000 dollars she had paid as a down payment would be refunded contingent on receiving the test kit he had given us at our meeting. As we live about 45 minutes from Ann Arbor my wife mailed in this kit and many weeks later received her refund minus $400 dollars for the unused kit that contained sealed items and envelopes. So we were charged $400 by this unethical person for an unused testing kit that was returned, which he claimed was tainted (despite him being the one that would have contaminated it when he opened it in his office). Despite this bad experience I am not turned off to holistic healing as I do believe there is validity in it, but I would never recommend going to this place. Gary has very bad business practices, preys on the sick, and twice after our initial meeting he had the opportunity to be transparent and inform us that he would be keeping the $400 for the unused testing kit. He failed to do that and instead decided to send a check minus the funds. During our initial meeting he never disclosed that he would withhold so much as a dollar if we decided not to use his services when the topic was brought up with him. So I recommend to all reading this to stay away from here at all costs. read more