As a guy, I never thought much about gut health until ongoing digestive issues started affecting my energy and day-to-day life. Working with Brandy Augustine was one of the best decisions I've made for my health. She took the time to understand what was going on, explained everything in a way that made sense, and created a personalized plan that was realistic to follow. Within a few months, I noticed a huge difference in my digestion, energy levels, and overall health. Brandy is knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely cares about helping her clients succeed. She never made me feel rushed and was always available to answer questions along the way. If you're dealing with gut issues and want someone who knows what they're doing and truly cares about your progress, I highly recommend Brandy. Five stars without hesitation! read more

I've been seeing Brandy for years and she has kept me healthy. I go regularly and she always has a good grasp on whats going on with my insides. I've had a long history of gut issues being a cancer survivor and an overly regular person. She has managed to keep me feeling well, strong and healthy. I really like her teas too! People out there walking around with all kinds of parasites and god knows what swimming around in their guts, brandy has the solution. She listens and tests and boom, you're good to go. Its nothing like some of those other places that give people random supplements to take, she tailors all of the recommendations to what your body needs in that moment and it always helps. read more

Where do I even start? I have been a client of Brandy's since early 2018 and she Is foundational when It comes to optimzing my health and wellness. Her method and protocols have guided me through everything from hormonal Imbalances, gut Issues, low energy, weight gain, and everything In between. When I Initially started working with her, It was for very specific health Issues but I've stayed a client for 8 years because I find so much value in maintaining the high baseline she's helped me create. I cannot recommend her more. In fact, I've recommended her to basically everyone In my life already and will continue to do so given my personal experience and the track record she has with so many of my loved ones. read more

It's hard to summarize everything Brandy has done for me. I've been seeing her for six years and she's helped me through a wide range of health challenges. Over the years she's helped stop my panic attacks, stabilize my weight, clear up skin issues, and improve mold symptoms. No matter what I've been dealing with, she's always been there with support and guidance. At this point, I'm convinced that whatever symptom or health concern you're facing, she can get you some relief. You have to be willing to do your part. Eat good, stick to the supplements (go slow to start if you need!), be consistent with seeing her a few times before you decide if it's working. And you do have to accept it's not cheap. But for me, worth the money every single time. Hope this helps someone who needs real healing! read more

I began seeing Dr. Brandy Augustine three years ago during my senior year of college, after exhausting all other options. At the time, I was experiencing severe dizziness when standing or sitting, neck swelling, blurred vision, extreme fatigue, and an overall inability to complete daily tasks. Despite seeing numerous doctors, no one was able to determine the cause of my symptoms. Feeling frustrated and overwhelmed, I turned to Dr. Augustine. From my very first visit, she was able to identify the root causes of my health issues and created a personalized supplement plan tailored to my needs. As I continued treatment, I gradually began to feel my body heal. Each month, I noticed another symptom disappear. Within a year, I had my life back. I felt and looked like a completely new person. I continue to see Dr. Augustine on a monthly basis to ensure my body receives the ongoing support it needs. I cannot recommend Dr. Brandy Augustine highly enough, she truly changed my life. read more

Years ago, I was diagnosed with hypertension and was placed on blood pressure medication that resulted in side effects I could not tolerate. I came across Brandy from a friend and ever since then, my view of health care shifted. Through her assessment, my thyroid was overactive. It was affecting my central nervous system causing my blood pressure and heart rate to elevate. One supplement to address my thyroid normalized my blood pressure and she got me off medication which my primary MD recognized. I had stomach pain a while back and my MD wanted to place me on antibiotics. I decided to see Brandy, and she diagnosed me with a parasitic stomach infection. She placed me on a cleanse tea and supplements that cleared my issue. Antibiotics would not have helped in that situation. For years, I've continued to see Brandy on a regular basis for multiple health concerns. Being a RN for over 20 yrs, I understand that medicine has its place when we need it most. Sometimes, our clinical guidelines recommend standardizing patient care into structured protocols based on symptoms. Brandy tests and treats her patients on an individual basis and gets to the root cause rather than suppressing symptoms. She listens to your body and provides what it needs to fix itself and restore its quality of life. She has such enormous knowledge of how the body functions. Often, it's not a quick fix, but consistency is key. You willingly must be a part of your own journey to health. I've learned to understand my body, and I work with Brandy to get it realigned. The inconsistent quality of our food, air, water, EMF/5G radiation exposure have impacted and placed our bodies on overload. Working with Brandy in conjunction with or without medical care is key to optimal health. Even with all the medications that we have for HTN, HLD, Diabetes, obesity, cancer and among other illnesses, our patient population are still sick. Naturopath/alternative medicine also has an important key role. It should be added into our culture to emphasize the use of natural remedies and relying on the body's own innate ability to heal itself rather than just relying on conventional pharmaceuticals (which often come with side effects). Thank you for all your help, Brandy! We need you to continue helping our community. read more

Brandy Augustine's learned and applied knowledge in the field of nutrition, herbal medicine, anatomy, and applied kinesiology is both astounding and outstanding! Her ability to get to long held root issues concealed in the deepest layers of the body is rare, so too her capacity for empowering clients with tools to self-care by sharing from her vast well/wealth of knowledge. I'd struggled with fatigue, hair loss, low to no motivation, brain fog, headaches... from which Brandy helped right bad bacteria, yeast overgrowth, anaemia, and parasites- the evidence of which could be found in my a.m. constitution! It's REAL REAL. Through her guidance in cleansing and replenishing my body/mind I've more energy, motivation, clearer thought processes (parasites literally have a consciousness of their own), and my digestion and elimination is on point! She also pulled me off the ledge of insanity in thinking that anything short of a whole foods, ancestral diet is truth. Pudding=proof. Brandy was/is a prayer answered as she came into my life during a pretty low time in health and mindset. Her expertise and insight has benefitted me and by proxy my family and friends greatly and got me turned onto a more stable, vibrant, and consistent version of my Self for which I'm eternally thankful. Natural medicine, diet, and energetic healing is the real O.G., and if you're looking for TRUTH and results on your path to healing and health outside of a maligned, compartmentalized, oil-based, allopathic model of uncare, Brandy's where it's at. The investment of time, money, and discipline to heal the mind and body long term is WELL worth it. Thank you Brandy! read more

I found my way to Brandy Augustine 4 1/2 years ago via referral.  I didn't know then but this would prove to be the most important referral of my life, finally finding the right person who could solve my health challenges that eluded so many doctors, including naturopaths, Chinese medicine, homeopaths and functional docs. I'd put on weight (looking back it was all inflammation), developed all kinds of food sensitivities, wasn't digesting properly, had disrupted sleep patterns, hormones were all over the place, I had rashes, itchiness, and so much irritability. When another health practitioner referred me to Brandy, she was described as "the last person people go to when they can't find answers or get better.  She can fix anyone." I can probably write a book about all the things I appreciate about Brandy, her super cool approachable bedside manner being one of them, but she really knows the body and doesn't overcomplicate.  She works at the basic level of how our bodies are supposed to function, giving them the support needed to clear out everything that shouldn't be there, while building up the system to full strength. What I appreciate most about Brandy's approach is her chosen diagnostic modality. She's a real scientist and has found that more accurate than even blood work and other traditional diagnostic tools (although she does utilize them from time to time) is Applied Kinesiology (aka muscle testing).  This is a method for using the body's own information and wisdom to identify it's top priorities in terms of what needs to be addressed first, and is able to peel back one layer at a time eventually revealing the core dysfunction.  When nothing else is in the way, the root cause can be treated and healed. Using AK allows her to test which specific supplements your body needs in order to be at full strength, and at what specific doses. This takes all of the frustrating guess work that's present with all other doctors I've worked with in the past, and offers a very efficient approach based on your body's own information. Have you ever had doctors say "buy all these supplements (then reads the back of the label to give you the suggested dose) and then come back in a few months and we'll run your blood again?"  They are most often guessing and hoping their ideas work.  This leads to many months or years of chasing your tail only to not improve much and still feel completely off.  I went through this for years. My body, mindset and approach to wellness have completely transformed since starting to see Brandy.  I've been completely committed to my desire to be healthy and I think that really helps.  Health is a long term mindset.  I feel completely confident my body is getting everything it needs to feel and perform at my best.  I FEEL SO HEALTHY AND VIBRANT AGAIN!! I don't even recognize the woman I was when I first started seeing her.  I was in so much pain, so frustrated and was starting to lose hope.  Not a day goes by that I'm not grateful for finding my way to Brandy and trusting the process of healing, knowing I was being guided by someone who really knows what she's doing. PS - Because she's in high demand, it can sometimes be a little bit before getting in the door. She's worth the wait, don't let that discourage you! read more

Brandy Augustine, PhD - So grateful Brandy helped me regain my health! I was so scared. - Nutritionists Near Me - San Diego, California

Brandy is a miracle worker! I first met Brandy when I was struggling with severe digestive problems in my mid-20s, even though I was eating healthy and fit. I felt I had tried everything (western medicine, elimination diets, fasting...), yet I continued to experience discomfort after eating. It was becoming increasingly difficult to maintain a social life when dining out felt like a daunting task, and I was tired of just feeling bad. My monthly sessions with Brandy became a turning point in my life. I committed to her program, and I can confidently say that she has been instrumental in my healing journey. She can pinpoint the specific areas of my body that needed support each month, and each round of supplements she recommended gradually made me feel stronger. For the first time in my life, I can indulge in a wide range of foods without fear. Fast forward to my 30s, and I enjoy the best digestion of my life. While I still make an effort to eat healthy, the best part is that when I do treat myself, I no longer pay for it with days of discomfort. As a firefighter, my meals are often determined by the family-style setup at the fire station, and meal planning is often beyond my control. My job is stressful enough, and I cannot imagine how much more challenging it would be if I had to adhere to a strict diet at work too. Thank you immensely, Brandy! read more

I got an appointment after 2 months that I had called. I had GI issues and Brandy Augustine promised that she can cure these symptoms. She sold me supplements worth 250$ and initial visit was $300/-. When I came home, I realized that She asked me to take 10 pills every day. I was still okay with that as I was willing to do anything to get cured. I felt some side effects- depression, worsening of bloating and vivid dreams as if people are trying to kill me. I escalated to Ms. Augustine and she encouraged me to take the supplements. As symptoms worsened, I informed her again thru email. As a matter of fact, She canceled my appointment and denied further treatment and return of supplements. I felt as if she is here to sell supplements and she was so unprofessional as I was still willing to see her for future evaluation. Attached, I have snipped her email response. read more

Brandy helped me get my health back when nobody else could. If you're sick and have tried everything else, go see her. After more than a year of going to doctors, specialists, integrative and functional practitioners and many other kinds of healers, researchers, etc. Brandy gave me concrete and correct information at my first appointment. She was the only one who knew what to do and had a plan right from the start. And that plan worked. I spent so much energy and money looking for solutions to my health issues. Nobody had any answers for why I was getting so fatigued, tired, overwhelmed and was unable to recover no matter how much I rested. I had only limited success getting help with gut issues like difficulty digesting, not maintaining weight, bloating, and more. I have believed in holistic and functional health for years, but even the practitioners I saw in those areas weren't able to do much. After 2-3 months of very limited success with treatments I would move on and search for another person to help me. As I got desperate I returned to conventional healthcare again, and even tried some of the prescriptions they recommended, but for the most part those only made things worse. Brandy's knowledge and method of practicing are truly unique. She understood my symptoms and challenges better than anyone I spoke with. That alone was refreshing after seeing so many practitioners who didn't seem to understand what I was telling them and mainly wanted to run test after test. With Brandy everything was straight to the point and I started feeling better within days. I felt confident in the plan and there was no more confusion or trying to figure things out on my own. I only wish I had found her earlier. I highly recommend Brandy. read more

I could not recommend Dr. Brandy Augustine more highly. When I experienced severe skin irritation beginning on my feet and slowing working it's way up my body onto my face I ran the usual gambit of doctors/testing with no idea from anyone what could be the cause. The lesions/itching were getting progressively worse to the point I couldn't wear shoes. I found Brandy Augustine and on my first visit she found my body to be overloaded with mold. I was living in an older home for many years and wasn't able to see or smell the mold. Brandy cleared by body of the mold using teas and homeopathic remedies. My skin completely healed and I since go to Brandy for maintenance/fine tuning. Her expertise and experience are rare to find in a world where most doctors treat symptoms and are unable to get to the true source of the problem. I have referred many friends and family to Brandy and she has helped all without exception with digestive issues, bloating, brain fog and fatigue. Her approach to healing is natural, non invasive and highly effective. I couldn't be more impressed with her results. read more

Brandy Augustine, PhD - Nutritionists Near Me - San Diego, California

As I was washing my face and noticing my clear skin I realized I've been taking it for granted! Because Ever since I saw Brandy, my skin has been almost flawless. Nothing else did that for me. I was on Accutane and antibiotics my whole life and nothing cleared my skin the way that Brandys natural remedies worked from the inside out. Now I feel like this is my skin. People ask what do I do?! And the fact that I know Brandy is there if I ever have a flareup internally or on my skin, makes me feel so relieved. I would go back 10 times over and have the same experience that I had with Brandy. On the gut side, I am still able to eat anything I want and not have any flareups or unexpected stomach issues. Thanks Brandy, I am reminded so often of how much you were able to heal me and I can't thank you enough for that. :) Rosie read more

I cannot give enough positive praise about Dr. Brandy! She is brilliant, efficient, incredibly empathetic, caring and SO kind. Honestly, I wish I would've found her years ago. Earlier last year (May 2019) I experienced what I thought was food poisoning for the first time in almost 25 years. I got through it and returned to "normal", then about 6 weeks later, hit another stomach bug that came in these strange waves. There was no vomit this time, but as soon as I thought I was getting over it, another wave would hit. My feet were like icicles, I had no appetite whatsoever, I lost almost 20 pounds in 3 weeks and my stomach had felt like it had been punched directly in my gut. My digestion was bad, and I was an emotional wreck. Let me preface this by saying I had NEVER previously suffered from any kind stomach issues ever, so this was new and super unfamiliar territory for me. After going the traditional western medical route that I have always entrusted - seeing 2 gastroenterologists alongside my primary care provider, I was told after several functional labs, stool tests, an abdominal ultrasound and blood tests that I was fine. Nothing showed up that was of any concern (to them). According to one gastro it was just a bad bug that messed me up, patted me on the back, shoo'd me out of his office and said "you'll be fine". BUT I DIDN'T FEEL FINE. I felt crazy, I was crying nearly every day, spinning my wheels - still experiencing discomfort and sensitivity and that awful punched gut feeling - even when I would WALK, I could feel it. There was a point of time where I couldn't even lay down in bed to sleep because my stomach felt like it was being stretched on one of those freaky medieval torture racks. I knew everything wasn't "fine." Why was this happening??! I searched on google and to my dismay, was bombarded with a number or irrational fears...was it Crohn's, ulcerative colitis, SIBO, stomach cancer, leaky gut, some sort of autoimmune issue? If I've never had anything like this before, why was this happening NOW?? So I found Dr. Brandy on Yelp and made an appointment with her ASAP (I read all of her glowing reviews). Upon our initial phone conversation, she put me at ease and was able to squeeze me in a day later (I think she could tell that I was an absolute hot mess). She saw me and was able to test and diagnose me right there with parasites. Me, being the over-analytical person that I am, asked her so many questions (why? how? who? where?? what!!! they cause all of this?? TELL ME EVERYTHING) and she patiently and gracefully answered all of them for me. From there I was put on a supplement protocol alongside a modified diet and began seeing her every 3-4 weeks until they were gone. Within the first 2 to 4 weeks, most of that initial discomfort had dissolved, which was amazing. The supplements changed with the progression of healing, so the experience of healing was truly tailored to my body and what it needed - not just a one size fits all. As I was healing, if I ever had any doubts, fears, or questions, she would answer. She answered them at our appointments and she'd answer them in emails, too. There were even times when she was able to squeeze me in if I was experiencing something new in the detox process - and even when I had a cold, Brandy came to the rescue and provided me with some supplements that would help kick it. I will admit that it was initially hard for me to trust a new type of more eastern / non-traditional healing that went soooo against the grain of the standard western medical route that I was always so comforted with my whole life (that actually caused a lot of the damage these little parasites were doing - thanks overuse of antibiotics!)...BUT I AM SO GLAD I DID, because it has opened my mind and has changed my opinion of health and healthcare. I am SO thankful for Brandy and her knowledge and experience - she is absolutely amazing and a true healer in every sense of the word. Do yourself a favor and see her. She is worth it! **I also want to mention her assistant, Paige who is incredible, too! She is so accommodating and helpful. When I was loaded with questions on scheduling appointments, supplements, frequency treatments (honestly, you name it) she would answer, or find the answer. These are wonderful people who genuinely want to see you feel your best. Thankful for you both! read more

She try to detox me with many supplements when I came in for anxiety symptoms! I felt worse after coming in here. I couldn't get up out of my bed for a month, felt like I was going to die! Never went back. Don't waste your money here. I don't write bad reviews but she is messing with people health and money. read more

As I've gotten older, Brandy has helped me renew my body. I've been seeing her for about 7 years now and feel at least ten years younger than I should. I see her monthly and she supports my body in whatever it needs at the time. I'm a retired nurse and never thought my healthcare would be through this alternative method. She has done for me more than any other medical professional. She has become part of our family and we have referred her to many family members and friends to help their own healing journeys. I don't know what we would do without her! read more

This type of treatment did not work for my husband's severe UC. He spent four months following Brandy's plan and taking supplements she prescribed (which were quite pricey), and the symptoms only got worse. I don't write this to bash her or her practice, because I am sure for people with mild gut issues she may be able to help. I mainly want to write this as a heads up for people struggling with severe UC or Chrons who are desperately searching for an alternative to biologics and looking for a functional medicine approach... because I wish we knew what we were getting into before hand. The biggest issue we had with this form of practice is that there are no labs (blood work or other similar lab tests) done, which we have now learned are SO important in conjunction with other functional medicine approaches. She prescribes a bunch of supplements based on her kinesiology technique. She "found" parasites and bacteria in my husbands gut and gave him a bunch of different supplements to combat those. He followed everything to a T, and We thought the rough symptoms he was having was due to the supplements working and getting rid of the parasites. In reality his UC symptoms were getting so much worse, he was not retaining nutrients and he was losing weight at an unhealthy rate. He would try to check in with Brandy via email and calling the office to express his concerns, but she was not very responsive and when she was she would essentially tell him to hang in there. After losing 25 lbs in 4 months and having severe symptoms he went to his GI for blood work and they told him that his CRP and blood markers were through the roof. Unfortunately he had to go to the hospital for several weeks of treatment. I wish there was a more thorough approach used here to prevent my husband from getting to a scary unhealthy point. There wasn't much accountability or follow up to recognize the warning signs of a pretty grave and unsafe health situation. I am totally for functional medicine, but I think that for more serious conditions there has to be a more multi-faceted approach to tackle the root causes and to understand what is going on in the body. This just wasn't the right fit. read more

Brandy is excellent at what she does!!! Extremely knowledgeable in the gut and the whole body really since it's all tied to the gut. I've seen different Naturopaths for 10 years, and Brandy is the best. If you have gut issues -- she will get to the bottom of it and get you back on track, without putting you on Antibiotics that really screw you up like western medicine GI docs love to do (believe me I know -- been there, done that). Thanks Brandy for all your knowledge and help! read more

Brandy is amazing! I've had very poor digestion for around 15 years and as a result experienced bloating, discomfort, lethargy after eating, and various other symptoms. When I saw various doctors, they only tried to treat the symptoms, not the underlying causes, and my problems persisted. They finally got to the point where I couldn't take it anymore. I was fortunate to find Brandy on yelp. After 5 months of seeing her, I am pretty much completely cured. My symptoms are pretty much all gone, and anything that remains continues to improve. Brandy's methods, though perhaps unconventional at this point, make perfect sense to me, since the prescription for each person is based on their body, not a theoretical or textbook solution. She constantly fine-tunes what is appropriate for you and adjusts as necessary. I feel confident that my issues would never have been solved with more conventional medicine, at least where it's at right now, and I feel incredibly grateful to have found Brandy. I can actually eat whatever I want now, feel completely normal, and have tons of energy. Like another reviewer mentioned, the process didn't happen overnight, but it did happen, and I am so happy with the results. For anyone struggling with issues of this nature, if you haven't found a solution yet, I highly recommend Brandy. read more

This lovely lady is very kind and nice. However, it is discouraging when someone charges so much. We came for several months. The diet she suggested for my daughter on was very good but we were unable to afford the thousands of dollars it would cost to keep coming. The cost was $400 to $700 each visit depending on the supplements required to continue treatment. My daughter did not improve enough over 6 months for me to know it this would be worth it. I think $2,000 is already too much for a maybe and that's all we had after coming every 6 weeks as she requested. Unfortunately I cannot recommend and am truly disappointed in the price for so little improvement. read more

We started taking our 5 year old to Brandy, a little over 6 months ago. He was experiencing developmental delays and other health issues associated with his rare gene mutation. In the few months he's been with her, we have seen major growth in all areas. His speech is quickly coming in, his processing speed has increased, and his temper tantrums have decreased, to list a few. His teachers and specialists at school have told us he's like a completely different kid from the beginning of the school year. We are so grateful to Brandy, and our family members that recommended her. We are excited to continue working with Brandy and watch our son blossom to his full potential. read more

I've had poor immunity my whole life and autoimmune issues that run in my family (most prominently for me, hypothyroidism). Progressively, over the last few years, I had gotten sicker more often--colds, flus, weird skin problems. I felt fatigued, my extremities were always cold, I had digestive issues, extremely painful periods, and low blood pressure. These were symptoms of something else going on in my body, but I was told for so long by Western doctors that they were just normal issues I had to deal with or that could be "treated" with a synthetic pill. I started going to Brandy after my sister began seeing amazing results from just a few sessions. At my first session with Brandy, in a matter of minutes she was able to identify the underlying ailments causing all my symptoms. She didn't make me wait for my "results." She evaluated me right there and sent me home that day with a medicinal tea to begin my healing. Within two weeks, I already started feeling better. Just from tea! My mind was blown. After 3 months of seeing Brandy (first every two weeks, and now once a month), most of my symptoms are gone, along with some of the underlying problems causing them. I no longer need to take my thyroid medication and I feel better than I've ever felt. Brandy's not quite done with me yet, but I'm on a steady upward path! So much about my life and lifestyle has changed for the better since seeing Brandy. What makes her so special is that she has so many avenues through which she can heal. She doesn't just load you up on herbal supplements and send you on your way. She evaluates your ailments and symptoms, then comes up with a plan so that your body is not overloaded all at once. While her methods require commitment (both financially and time-wise), they WILL work. Best of all, she's so passionate about getting her patients healthy. She has no ego and actually listens to what you think you need or what isn't working for you. She's great at troubleshooting and takes on even the craziest of medical issues as a fun challenge. Brandy sources only the best supplements, makes her own medicinal teas (which taste amazing!), and her shop has so many products to help support a healthy lifestyle. Brandy is a healer in the truest sense of the word. She has become my family's go-to doctor and has helped each of us with drastically different ailments. Whether you're just looking to have more energy, you know something is wrong but can't pinpoint exactly what it is, or you have a major medical issue that's been diagnosed, Brandy can help you. Inviting her into your life will be the best decision you've ever made! read more

1,000,000 stars for Brandy! I've had back problems for over 15 years now. Initially I went to multiple doctors, healers, etc. and no one gave me any answers. Until finally a rheumatologist diagnosed it as a condition & gave me medicine to take (injections). I took that medicine for about 12 years and weaned myself down to only taking it about every 2 months starting from every 2 weeks. There's been only 2x I made it to 3 months before giving into it from debilitating pain. After seeing Brandy, I'm now at a record breaking 5 months since I last took my inflammation medicine! And after my last visit with her, I'm feeling like I can stay off the medicine now most likely indefinitely! Thank you so much Brandy, you're awesome! Not only is Brandy like the best doctor & naturopathic holistic doctor I've met (PhD in nutrition by the way), but she is an outstanding balanced individual as well. She's very intuitive, professional, empathetic, and just overall awesome. I believe she's the future in medicine & healing. I keep mentioning she should start her own university. I'm very grateful for Brandy and her expertise. read more

Brandy is truly one of a kind! After 10 years of trying to navigate my autoimmune diseases (PCOS and Hashimotos Thryoid) with countless doctors and prescription drugs--neither of which were working--I finally found Brandy. Since day one of my treatment with Brandy, I've felt like a new person! My life before Brandy was awful and my symptoms were getting worse and worse everyday. I was tired and had a headache constantly. I started to get sick and feel pain after I would work out or even walk to and from my car into a store. My doctor was ready to diagnose me with fibromyalgia and load me up with more meds. This did not feel right to me and I knew something else was going on in my body. After researching, I found out that one of the prescription meds I was on could be the cause of the body pain I was feeling. So I lowered my dosage. This helped a little but I was still getting headaches and the pain and fatigue was still present, along with so many other symptoms like bloating. The day after my first visit with Brandy, I woke up with no headache and energy to go about my day! Now, 4 months later, I am off ALL of my prescription medications and am feeling so much better! We still have a lot of work to do to get me to optimal health but I am confident in Brandy and what she can do for me. She has so much knowledge and an intuition about health and what each person's body needs. She always tells me that I am going to have more energy than her when we're finished and she has A LOT of energy! After seeing the amazing results I have gotten from Brandy, my whole family is now going to her for treatment and are also seeing the results they're looking for. We all love Brandy and will be consulting her for as long as she is in business. If she leaves San Diego we will be traveling to find her :) Brandy is the only person we trust with our healthcare! read more

Brandy is amazing. My five kids and I came to her after seeing over ten doctors, from both natural and western medicine. They either told me I was crazy or sold us expensive supplements that didn't work. We finally found one naturopath who diagnosed us with mold toxicity and we all detoxed from that. However, even after that, we still felt horrible. I came across Brandy online and decided that I had nothing to lose. We all went to see her and I am so glad we did. She diagnosed us all with different issues that had been caused by the mold and began to treat us all. We are all feeling so much better now. My kids and I can function and get through the day now. My son who could barely get out of bed is up and getting through life. It has taken a lot of time and patience because we were so sick but I am so grateful that we found Brandy and are all recovering so well. read more

Brandy has literally saved my life. I remember going in to see her on my first appointment and I was in tears because of how bloated and sick I felt every single day of my life. I have been seeing her now for almost two years and I have never been happier in my life. I am RARELY bloated and do not struggle with nausea and a distended stomach anymore. I trust her implicitly! She has never steered me wrong and has healed me in so many ways. I am a much happier person and am so happy to have found Brandy. I will never stop seeing her she has truly changed my life and I am forever grateful. read more

Can we please find a way to clone Brandy and build a real medical community around her skills, knowledge and compassion. Seriously, this is what healing looks like. Thank God I found her. I have autoimmune issues (as do many of my family) and the regular medical community has no answers and definitely no solutions. Brandy is literally peeling back the issues a bit at a time to reverse my symptoms and get me feeling better. I don't know what I would do if I didn't have her. So many times I have pain that just shows up at random places in my body and I know going to the doctor is pointless because they will have no idea what is causing it or how to alleviate the pain. That has been so incredibly frustrating and made me feel so helpless. I have hope now. Thank you Brandy!! read more

Brandy truly has helped turn my life around. I have suffered with IBS symptoms for over 10 years and this year was one of the worst for me. Earlier this summer, it got to the point where everything I consumed was making me sick. I was scared that if I didn't find the right help, I may have to quit my job since it was hard to function normally day to day. My mom heard about Brandy from a coworker and the rest is history! I've truly felt so much better and continue to see improvement week to week. It is a process though, like any other. Everyone is different; I have had ups and downs but will continue to seek the advice and help of Brandy until I am back to normal. No doctor has ever come close to helping me the way that Brandy has. I am so thankful for her, for all she has done for me and continues to do on this journey to better health. read more

Brandy has saved my life, my marriage and my sanity. I was sick and had spent thousands of dollars trying to figure out what was wrong with me. Her technique is something I've never experienced, but it works and everyday in every way I get a little bit better. It's a commitment both financially and physically, but worth it. Thank you Brandy. read more

Amazing!! Brandy has really helped me. I have worked with her for a couple of months and I already have noticed : Clearer eyes Slimmer waistline Flatter stomach Less bloating Sleep has been more restful Smooth Digestion Differences in skin, hair, and energy I would highly recommend her services! read more

I HIGHLY recommend Brandy with Nutrition 4 Healing!! I have been a patient of Brandy since 2009. I had been going to doctors for years trying to figure out what was going on with my body and they couldn't figure out anything. Their solution was that I go on medication permanently to fix my health problems. I didn't want to be permanently on medication at the age of 26 years old so I decided to seek other options. My first visit with Brandy I did what she told me to and all of my symptoms went away after one month of following her advise. Since starting in 2009 not only do I see Brandy but she is literally our family practitioner. She now sees my mom, husband, 15 month old baby, and dog. I trust Brandy to help me with any health ailment that I am experiencing. She has seen me through pre-pregnancy, pregnancy, and post pregnancy. I value her expertise in the holistic medicine and believe in what she does for me to keep me healthy. read more

Brandy is the only person I trust to keep me in good shape. I always had a very week digestion and sometimes it gets to the point that I have a hard time functioning. Brandy is always my savior. I am grateful to have her in my life. She can do miracles. read more

Dr.Brandy is sooo much more than a gut healer. Over the years she has seen my son, who is a D1 athlete to help support him on and off season. She has helped diagnose my friends and family members with what has been causing them pain and discomfort for years. She has been pivotal in giving me the confidence to understand and take control of my health. She is amazing and worth every penny. If you consider how much you waste on health insurance, you do not think twice on the cost. You actually get results and that's what I would rather pay for. You get a doctor that listens to you and cares about you. Priceless. I would highly recommend Dr.Brandy for your overall health & wellness. This is what medicine was suppose to be. Not the dime a dozen haphazard diagnoses and even worse careless prescriptions. If your goal is to live without pain or sickness, you found it here at the Gut healer & of course with Dr. Brandy. #healer #liveyourbestlife read more

I've had digestive issues for as long as I can remember. They got worse early last year and I couldn't depend on my regular physician to do more than call it IBS and give me a prescription. I searched for a holistic option online and I found Brandy - thank goodness I did! My stomach and my general health has been remarkably better since I started seeing Brandy. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for help with digestive and intestinal issues. read more

Brandy has been my husband and mine holistic practitioner. She is amazing. My husband has cancer and Brandy has kept him healthy to with stand the treatments. She is intuitive and compassionate. Without her my husband would not have been able to withstand the severe treatments he has had for a very aggressive cancer. Brandy has supported his health with an individual program that is unique to what his body needs. Without Brandy I don't know what we would have been. She is an angel from God. I cannot sing her praises more. read more

I have been having severe digestive issues for the last a few months, I saw my doctors and they ran various tests and nothing came up. So they diagnosed me with IBS (I am finding that doctors do that when they don't know the answer). I wasn't happy with that and wanted to take my health seriously and find out the source of the problem instead of treating the symptoms. I fell upon a flyer for Nutrition for Health and I was very interested in trying alternative/natural medicine. I saw Brandy Augustine at Nutrition for Healing in July 2013. She uses a technique called Applied Kinesiology or Nutrition Response Testing. I laid down on an exam table and she placed various small vials of on my abdomen (I am really not sure what is contained in those vials) and tested how my body and muscles responded to them by applying light pressure down on my arm while I was asked to keep my arm held up straight. I guess this technique is said to determine what toxins or food sensitivities your body is suffering from. The whole process took 10-15 minutes and was painless. My poor review isn't of the technique because I don't have enough experience or knowledge to judge it. And I am very open minded to alternative ways of healing the body. I was prescribed a detox tea before bedtime and some natural supplements. The price tag for the consultation was $200 and the 30-days supply of tea was another $200!! Yikes! I was shocked at the price tag of the tea and expressed it to her. At the time I was feeling so miserable that I was willing to try anything even at that cost. She assured me that this will work. I tried the tea for 1 week with no improvement; I contacted her and she said that detoxing takes a long time and she asked me to come in for a follow-up. I decided that I will give the tea more time before forking out more money for additional consultations as $100-200 per visit is a hefty price to pay especially when you have no evidence that it's working. I drank the tea every night as prescribed for 28 days and not a single sign of improvements. I contacted Ms. Augustine and asked her to refund the cost of the tea as obviously it did nothing for me. I was very clear that I wasn't requesting a refund of the consultation fee because I respect her time and experience. But I believe that as a professional she should stand behind the products she's prescribing. She declined my request and said that it's against her policy! She said that I didn't follow her instructions to come in for a follow-up!! I would not recommend this to any friend. read more

I have gone to MANY healthcare practitioners over the years, both traditional and non, and have not found most of them to be very helpful. Some of them wanted to make me dependent on prescription meds for the rest of my life which I do not personally consider healthy unless there are no other options; a few were outright unethical and I have zero respect for. If you have experienced this and are over it, check out Nutrition For Healing. Brandy is amazing - which is why I have been going to her for over 5 years. She truly cares about your well-being, and doesn't try to b.s. you or make you dependent long term on any medication. She can pinpoint what your body needs to make you healthier and feel better - she finds the most effective solutions specific to you instead of loading you up with a bunch of things you don't need. She knows how to work through the layers and prioritize if you have multiple things going on. When I first started going to her I was a wreck and usually felt awful. She has helped me overcome so many issues, and I still see her as needed to address any imbalances that may come up. I know I'm much healthier now than before I started going to her, but most importantly to me I actually feel so much better and therefore am happier. It's amazing how much of how you experience life can be controlled through the proper nutritional support. It does take a bit of patience when dealing with some types of issues, with others relief comes quickly. At the beginning I was extremely skeptical based on past disappointment with other practitioners, but I am so glad I stuck it out - so worth it! I am so happy to have Brandy in my corner!! read more

My entire family sees brandy and we have for almost 2 years. I'm a very complicated case and I'm pretty well-versed in natural modes of healing. I've worked with and tried hundreds of well-known and even famous doctors who have not been successful in treating me. I've probably seen Brandy over 100 times and it certainly has been a process and one that one must commit to in order to see any sort of improvement (but I know I'm also a really rare case). My body is extra sensitive and I've been through my fair share. Here is why I have stuck with brandy: She's extremely honest, very well-versed in this field, untraditional and always ahead of the times. She's also extremely intuitive and really understands people and their true nature. She's a very genuine, caring and authentic person and I appreciate that about her and she's been someone that I trust as I have been true results under her treatment plans for me. The technique that she uses is called applied kinesiology, I have found to be extremely effective in identifying the specific root cause of symptoms that the body showcases. In my case I've had underlying EBV for many years and we are still trying to navigate the root cause which Brandy is pointing me towards potentially my hormones being off of balance. I'm currently in process of taking a 32 day test at home and I'm really looking forward to the results, per her recommendation. I initially came to see her due to IBS issues for years on top of having previous diagnosis of Lyme disease. I am someone to constantly gets run down very easily and has a weak immune system. I can probably say that after two years of seeing her, I have gotten stronger; however, I am nowhere near the finish line. My 8 and 7 year old see her only as well and she has helped them tremendously, the results are always quicker in kids. They are doing well and haven't gotten sick (known on wood) in over a year which is record breaking for us. My husband, who's very stubborn and resistant to change has seen improvements as well. She's helped him with his immune system, liver issues and helped identify food intolerances. I'm pleased with brandy. Yes, she is expensive especially when you go in a big group and I have a cabinet full of herbs lol because the treatment plan is constantly evolving as your body heals or opens up old wounds to heal, but she's taught me a lot and I'll continue seeing her throughout my healing journey. I'm thankful I've found her. read more

I began seeing Brandy in February of 2013 and have to say it was one of the smartest decisions I have ever made about my health. I have struggled with digestive issues for years and could never pinpoint the problem. Despite numerous elimination diets, allergy testing, and exercise regimens, nothing seemed to work. Then, in January of 2013, I went to Africa as part of a medical brigade. Though an incredible experience, I came back with a digestive system worse off than ever before- that was when I contacted Brandy. Through nutrition response testing and simply listening to me, she set me up on a program of tea, probiotics, healing clay, and enzymes. Was it expensive? Yes. But was it worth it? Absolutely, without a doubt. When I compared the cost of her program to the years of feeling ill and constantly frustrated with my body, it was a no brainer. I continued to see Brandy through July of 2013- until I graduated from college and moved home. To this day, I text Brandy with questions, symptoms, concerns, and she always responds with detailed information and advice. Now both my mom and I are drinking her teas and continue to be pleased with her and everything she offers. Brandy has truly transformed my health and was worth every penny- I have not one negative thing to say. Thank you Brandy!! Kelly read more

Brandy helped me solve a year's worth of dis-ease in a single visit. Using energy testing, she was able to determine the perfect remedy and dosing to help heal my indigestion - caused by an H Pylori infection - and within a week of treatment I experienced relief in symptoms. Not only did she prescribe natural treatments (instead of harsh antibiotics) that worked great, but she also gave me supportive herbs and tinctures to help ease the healing process. Each treatment has been customized to my body's specific needs. It is such a relief to have a protocol that actually works with my body after struggling to find answers. Not to mention that Brandy is both compassionate and direct. I love those qualities in her! I highly recommend Brandy to anyone seeking deep healing. read more