there aren't enough words to describe Dr. Marquis, Dr LaMay and his staff. I'm not their choicest patient as I come, and then I go away with all the gems and I work them into my life as best I can and return when I'm feeling like I've hit a wall or I can't make any more progress. Their help beyond sitting in the office talking to the dr is amazing! I only wish they had someone for every situation and that they took insurance. Other than that, I will keep coming back because not only do they help me but they touch my heart. God bless you & stay stoked Dr. Marquis & team. read more

My family and I primarily work overseas in the jungles of Papua New Guinea, in a moldy environment that absolutely destroyed my immune system and overall health. I was experiencing brain fog, muscle spasms, constant internal infections, anxiety, severe eczema, etc. After working with a doctor overseas for a year, we were told we need to come back to the states for more specialized care. We tried seeing allergists and other medical professionals but nothing was working. A friend recommended Dr. Marquis and based on her testimony alone of how he helped eradicate mold symptoms and various other ailments in her family, my husband and I made the 5 hour drive to see him. We were absolutely blown away by Dr. Marquis' expertise, his knowledge of the body and how it's all connected and his perspective on natural remedies. He made sense of things that I thought were random, disconnected symptoms I had been experiencing. His staff is so friendly, willing to go the extra mile to be helpful, they respond to emails promptly, and take extensive notes of zoom appointments. Every appointment always feels like information overload, but in a really great way and Marquis takes the time to answer all of our questions and explain things thoroughly. We've been under his care for the past 1.5 years, and because of his help, we are finally able to return to our work/life overseas! So beyond grateful for this medical team, how they've helped eliminate all of my symptoms, rebuilt my immune system, have educated us every step of the way, and have me feeling better, healthier and stronger than I've ever felt. Thank you Dr. Marquis and the team at pathways!! read more

Hello, my name is Megan Terry. I began seeing Dr. Marquis and his team at the end of June 2024. The decision that I made to see him and his team was not the easiest or quickest decision, but it was by far the best decision that I have made. By making this decision he helped me not only medically but also mentally. Just to put it into perspective I am a 32-year-old female from Bakersfield, CA. who has been diagnosed with many medical issues and I have struggled to make sense of them. The most significant issues have been PCOS and Hoshimoto Disease. I was diagnosed in 2015, and I have been to the so-called best Dr's with, in my opinion, no real help. Their answer has always been the same thing. Lose weight and take a pill. When that pill didn't work, take a different pill or another and another until I lost faith and lost hope. I lost hope that I would ever be able to break out of the cycle that seemed to take me right back to the same place. Now to be fair when given the weight loss pills, I did lose 100lbs, but it wrecked me hormonally and as soon as I quit taking them, I gained the weight back plus some, so there wasn't a real fix or explanation as to why I couldn't break this cycle. Emotionally it took a toll on me. I didn't like the way that I looked due to my weight and the swelling. Along with all of this I had no energy, I had brain fog, my anxiety prevented me from living, and I pushed everyone away. I didn't know who I was going to be when I woke up due to the mood swings from all of the built up anxiety and disappointment. It was paralyzing. By the grace of God, I told one of my friends about my situation and she told me about her experience with Dr. Marquis and how he changed her life. I pushed the decision off, which now I regret, but I didn't know then what I now know. Eventually, I hit a breaking point, and I didn't want to live my life hiding away from the world. I would make excuses not to go to events; thinking I was an embarrassment to my husband for how overweight I was. I would hardly take any pictures with my son because I would tell myself I was too fat. I needed to be able to set an example for my son and this wasn't it. The first visit was a lot of information to take in, but he went through the information in a more educational way than I have ever experienced. He ended up finding (through the 2 years worth of blood work from my primary care) that I didn't even have the diseases that I had been diagnosed with. The previous Dr's never noticed, nor did it seem that they cared. By the end of the visit Dr. Marquis put a plan in place consisting of supplements, food elimination diet, medical items, and follow up labs. He noticed that I had high Uric Acid that was giving me symptoms of the diseases and was able to see other issues that I had. I was finally told something that I hadn't heard in all of my years with these Dr's. Dr. Marquis told me that he had a plan to get my body to manage itself, he was able to explain why I had these issues, and he told me that the goal was to work toward not needing all of the supplements. It is a unique thought(sarcasm) to believe that our bodies can function without pills. At this point I have never felt better. I have lost 50lbs, my swelling is constantly reducing, my anxiety is pretty much gone, my brain fog is gone, and my mood swings are 100% better (1,000% if you ask my husband). Most importantly I have my life back. I can set an example for my son now, I can be the person that I want to be, I don't fear leaving the house, and it is all because of Dr. Marquis and his team. It brings tears of joy to my eyes because Dr. Marquis is an answer to my prayers. Dr Marquis, Elysa, and his wonderful team will truly never understand how much of an absolute blessing they have been to me and my family. If you have ever wondered whether or not you should see Dr. Marquis, my advice would be not to do what I did and wait. I waited and it cost me time that I could have had. If you are considering seeing Dr. Marquis, please do so because he is the most intelligent, kind, and caring Dr. out there. read more

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Dr Marquis helped me go into remission in my journey with rheumatoid arthritis. I had spent 7 years with debilitating pain and joint damage, and took every prescription available with little to no improvement. My primary care doctors and specialists (even Stanford) told me the only thing I could do was to keep taking the pills, shots, steroids. I was desperate to find the root cause of my illness. After meeting with Dr. M, it was clear that his understanding of the body stretched far beyond what I had ever experienced. Not to mention one of the kindest souls who seemed to really care! He went over my genetics and where my poor methylation could be causing some excess inflammation, started me on a gut healing protocol, ordered extensive bloodwork, which included a micro nutrient panel and a food allergen panel. Within these tests and with Dr. Marquis' interpretation I discovered so much about my body and nervous system that no other doctor had ever pointed out . Within months I was already noticing differences. Within a year I felt like the energizer bunny, was not in pain anymore, mentally feeling better, and was able to become pregnant (a miracle). My husband at one point began to experience extreme gastrointestinal problems. I used all of my knowledge to treat him myself. It wasn't until Dr. Marquis ordered specific bloodwork for him and then brilliantly came up with a plan that my husband improved within one week!! This was after months and months of me guessing. I could go on, but it is obvious to me why this doctor has become so popular just through word of mouth. Very grateful read more

THIS IS WHAT IT SHOULD FEEL LIKE WHEN YOU GO TO THE DR. Highly Recommend, .... Recent stroke victim . I visited Dr. Marquis to hear his insight on my condition , healing , and recovery recommendations. Marquis was incredibly knowledgeable , kind, empathetic, thoughtful.....and of good cheer, in every one of his responses to my questions. I left feeling hopeful and positive. The office was VERY CLEAN , refreshing and full of happy staff. My wife and I look forward to visiting again for progress updates on my success. read more

My wife and I had struggled with infertility for 2 1/2 years with multiple failed IUI and IVF's. He put my wife on a special diet and had her take over the counter supplements. He said to give it 6 months, and we were pregnant naturally the following month. Can't say enough good things. read more

Dr. Marquis and his crew have been a part of our whole medical team for years. Always a good experience. Everyone who works there has a positive attitude, read more

Dave is the best chiro I have ever seen out of a dozen that I have tried. 15 years ago he saved me from shoulder surgery and taught me how to maintain it. Same with the other shoulder a few years later. Another weak link for me is the neck, and when Dave fixes things he always suggests stuff you can do at home, in daily life to keep these problem areas from recurring. My low back would tend to go out - he will fix it and rattle off the most common reason why people's backs go out, show you the stretch to prevent it. He is not trying to reschedule needlessly, he is trying to fix you and let you avoid the pain. The fact that he has become a naturopath - supplement guru just adds to the wealth of help that Dave provides. read more

I love you Dr. Marquis.. Thank you for spreading good sense and not fear. Patty Dean read more

Dr. Marquis is one of the best (if not the best) functional medicine and nutritional specialists around. We are lucky to have him here on the central coast. He will dive into your issues and get to the ROOT of the problem, not just mask your symptoms with drugs. He and his staff treat your whole body systemically so that you can truly heal. He has helped me with gene mutations, excema, and nutritional deficiencies other doctors ignore. He helped my dad who was diagnosed with Parkinson's improve greatly and know it doesn't have to be the degenerative disease other "specialists" told him it would be. I've recommended him to friends and family and wholeheartedly tell you... you will get great care at this facility. P.s. ignore the misinformed posts about masks, there is no law. In addition, Dr. Marquis's goal is to elevate the health of all his patients so that our immune systems take care of viruses, flu, colds with ease. Now that's a "Pathway to Health"! read more

I can't say enough about Dr Marquis and his amazing amazing staff. He has helped my entire family, setting us on a healthy path. After looking at some scary "family traits" that I seemed doomed to repeat, I now know it all makes sense from a genetic point of view, and it's not unavoidable, there is hope! My story can be different. Because of Dr Marquis and his awesome attention to detail, I now know what my body needs. The staff always take the time to listen to my questions and without fail, get back to me within 1-2 days. I love their balance between holistic healing/western medicine. I feel very secure with the level of care and the depth with which Dr Marquis goes to get to the heart of the health issue. I highly recommend Dr Marquis and his awesome office. read more

Dr. Marquis David does not believe that wearing masks will serve as a covid-19 infection prevention measure. When I went into his office this week for a thermography, I walked into the waiting room, and I was shocked to see, that no one there was wearing a mask. Patients of all age groups were waiting there, a toddler running around, of course touching everything, parent leisurely watching. Other patients reading magazines from the side tables, or just talking to others. It seemed like I was beamed back to the good old times where a thing like the corona virus was just a horror scenario invention of the science fiction movie industry. In fact, I felt like an alien with my mask covering my face, accidentally dropped in a strange new world. Arriving at the front desk, my first question was of course, aren't you guys supposed to wear a mask? After a few seconds of silence the simple answer was 'no'?! Being in disbelief I said: "isn't that the law?" I was told that there is no law for that. Then an assistant asked me to come to another room to give me an explanation. I definitely wanted to hear that, so I learned that the doctor (and I assume she meant Dr. Marquis David) did a lot of research on the topic of mask wearing, and that he believes that it is not an adequate Covid-19 prevention. And that's why he does not require anyone to wear a mask in his office. I said "I totally disagree, and I hereby cancel my appointment". So I marched out fuming with anger and disappointment. Two days later someone from the office emailed me suggesting that I could come for thermography on a Saturday, when no one else is there. I declined, saying that I would rather wait for the day they are in compliance with state law. I could not resist to send them a link to the compliance rules in this matter. read more

Dr. Marquis has a long waiting list for good reason as he is incredibly knowledgable in all areas of health. Most of his services are out of pocket, but my health and quality of life are my priority. They do everything they can to work with your insurance company to cover things like basic bloodwork and imaging, if needed. If you have a mystery illness or diagnosed with fibromyalgia, I HIGHLY recommend him! He was able to find the missing links that were corrected with supplementation and therapies offered by his office. After you make an appt with his office, make sure you have your "23andme" profile and have that available for your first appt. He is able to analyze your genes and make recommendations on DAY 1! read more

Another visit to my Doc who has more than optimized my health. His staff Garnet is a gem ! read more

David Marquis, DC, DACBN - The practice's business philosophy embraced by great staff . Dr Marquis gets it ! - Chiropractors Near Me - Pismo Beach, California

For the past 30+ years, I have had a myriad of physical problems that doctors had not been able to identify correctly. When I finally learned about Dr. Marquis and saw him, he was able to identify problems that nobody else had been able to do. From then on, I have been getting increasingly better. I can't imagine seeing anyone else...though Dr. Marquis will encourage you to see specialists when necessary. He is not condescending toward the medical community, but rather shows respect towards them. He is the most brilliant, yet humble and gentle person, I have ever known. His staff is a reflection of him. They are also very kind, intelligent and compassionate. I highly recommend Dr. Marquis and his staff. read more

I wish I had found Dr. Marquis years earlier. It has been a little over a year since I have started treatment with out pharmaceuticals. I am getting better with increased energy, ability to move and exercise with regaining my muscle mass. I have lost weight as a by product of following the the diet and nutritional advice set out by the food sensitivity testing and blood panels. My skin and sleep has improved and I have less pain. I could talk for hours about how you can improve your health by being a patient at Pathways to Health. Carol read more

Dr. Marquis is simply the best. He is extremely knowledgeable about all aspects of health. He has a beautiful office and a wonderful and caring staff! Vickie Galvin read more

Dr Marquis is wonderful and has helped our family's health tremendously over the years. He takes the time to really listen, study, and do what is best for each individual patient. He continues to learn and try new techniques and research and think outside the confined box of western medicine. His staff is absolutely the BEST! More like friends who care about us, rather than just someone behind the counter or on the other end of the phone. We've recommended this office to many of our friends and family and will continue to do so! read more

I've been seeing (remotely via video and phone as I live in another state) Dr. Marquis since March 2018 after trying to find answers to ongoing stomach aches that were getting progressively worse. I had already seen a GI specialist and did all things necessary on that path, but everything came back normal and the doctor told me she didn't know what else to do or recommend; her suggestions were all guesswork. Dr. Marquis really did read (and highlighted) all my intake forms (38 pages) that included my health history, previous lab results, and my own written history of the progress of my symptoms and issues. He was very thorough in explaining to me what he felt was going on based on my intake forms (with diagrams and everyday language), ordered blood and genetic work to confirm, and put me on a low histamine and ketotarian centric diet as well as supplements to support my system that was in distress. All testing came back positive and provided the right information that pointed us toward a path of healing. I'm not 100% yet, but I feel so much better and continue to feel changes all the time so I know my body is on the path to recovery. Dr. Marquis and his amazing staff are tremendously helpful, friendly, and always take whatever time is needed to answer questions, explain details, and in general are always there for me when I call. I am so glad I took the time to invest in myself and my wellbeing by making that first appointment. read more

very rude, and the whole time he was trying to sell his products to me. went only once and never going back again. he was condescending through the whole appointment, and was basically calling me dumb. i could go on. read more

I have been seeing Dr Marquis for 5 years and am so glad I made that initial visit. He and his staff have helped me with post menopausal issues and today I am physically, emotionally and spiritually in a much better place. I have learned so much and have taken control of my health by choosing to exercise and eat healthy along with adding supplements to my diet. Thank you Dr. Marquis and all your staff for being so compassionate and caring. read more

I cannot thank Dr. Marquis and his team enough. Following injuries that resulted in post concussive syndrome and 7 herniated discs. I am able to process information much more quickly and my energy level has increased from being able to function physically and cognitively only 4 hours a day to now being able to handle 12 hours a day of physical activity. read more

I am so grateful for so many health results in a few short months, following Dr. Marquis' suggestions for my treatment - all done without prescription drugs. I have benefited greatly from the Ketogenic Light eating plan (eating healthy fats for fuel instead of depending on carbs), VASPER with Live Oxygen, PEMF (Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy), and supplements, all administered with professional care by Dr. Marquis and his staff: 25-year toenail fungus gone; dense varicose veins at both ankles gone; side-sleeping now, with painful inflammation gone; significant weight loss and at my lowest weight in over fifteen years; A-1C Sugar now at 5.2 (formerly borderline diabetic); Cholesterol and Triglycerides numbers consistently improving; urinary tract infection cleared in a matter of days with bladder support powder and supplements; leg and feet neuropathy improving; and my below the level of Rickets, Vitamin D deficiency is now at optimal, normal level with a supplement. After decades, I am now living a prescription drug-free, healthy life, and credit Dr. David Marquis with these remarkable changes. K. Clarke, Arroyo Grande, CA read more

I've been seeing Dr. Marquis since 2009. My husband sees him as well. I credit him with giving me my life back after years of illness and doctors not knowing what was wrong with me. He's kind and genuinely concerned about those in his care. I've recommended him to both family and friends with confidence. His staff is phenomenal and treat you like a friend. 5 stars just isn't enough. read more

My husband and I went to Dr Marquis about a month ago. Not ever meeting with a Nutritionist before, we were not sure what to expect. Our visit with Dr Marquis was so comfortable. He took his time with us, allowing us to ask all of our questions and shared a great amount of information with us. We met with Beth to go over our eating plan and she could not have been more helpful. We love being able to buy our vitamins and other supplements right there in the office. We are looking forward to our next appointment. read more