This is an overdue review. I saw Dr. Raphael during the pandemic. She was my first naturopathic…read moredoctor and the first doctor I had seen completely virtually. She took detailed information and concerns of mine. She was able to put in bloodwork I needed to the lab but I was able to take her recommended lab work to have my doctor put it in so that some of the lab work would be covered by insurance. The lab work is much more extensive than the basic lab work your traditional doctor does for you. Her lab work was able to have her give you recommendations on supplements and diet. The lab work is an eye opener to seeing how unbalanced my body was. Just before having the vaccine, she instructed me on what tinctures to take prior to having the vaccine so that wouldn't have any or mild side effects. The first two vaccines I took the tinctures and I barely had any symptoms. When the booster came out and I completely forgot about taking the tinctures, I had a headache and was tired for two days. I won't forget to take this going forward now. If you're looking for a naturopathic doctor, I highly recommend Dr. Kizzy Raphael where ever you are located. She does a wonderful job working with patients virtually. Her attention to detail and her eagerness to want to resolve your health issues makes her a vital part of your wellbeing.

Dr. Kizzy has helped me obtain a quality of life I didn't think was possible. I had lost faith in…read moretraditional doctors, having been told countless times from more doctors than I can remember that "I'm fine". I'd been through Kaiser, PAMF, Sutter Health; nobody would listen and nobody would help. I felt so hopeless, defeated and truly sick. I was experiencing debilitating fatigue, excruciating pain in my tailbone, extreme nausea, issues with overactive bladder, blood in my stool, a swollen abdomen, weight that I couldn't lose no matter what I tried ...the list goes on. Every day was a struggle and every day I felt so unwell, and there was no explanation. The nausea has been affecting me for over 30 years. The final straw that pushed me to find help outside of what my insurance would cover, was testing positive for colon cancer at 46. I didn't really have the money to seek alternative care, but feeling like I was on the brink of death motivated me to reprioritize my life and figure it out. I found Dr. Kizzy out of sheer desperation. I chose her because of the reviews I read. I could write pages and pages about how wonderful she is, but to summarize, I feel amazing! I don't have colon cancer. I was completely misdiagnosed by Kaiser. They kept running the same tests over and over. They refused to deviate and expand the parameters of their testing even though I wasn't getting better. They told me my ailments were all in my head. Dr. Kizzy was able to determine I had SIBO (small intestine bacterial overgrowth), H.pylori (very common, from food poisoning) and that my adrenal gland function was extremely low. I've been a patient of Dr. Kizzy for a little over a year now and for the first time in my entire life, I'm ok. I will be forever grateful for her help! She actually listened and cared. · Debilitating Fatigue - Dr. Kizzy treated my adrenal gland function, and I have so much energy now! · Excruciating Tailbone Pain - It was from chronic stress, which led to pressure and muscle tension in my pelvic floor muscles. She recommended an amazing therapist (Taryn Weinkam, PhD) who helped me release the trauma I've been holding onto for so many years. My pain is gone! · Overactive Bladder - It was my body's response to being in a constant state of "fight or flight". The therapy helped with this as well, it's no longer an issue. · Extreme Nausea - It was from H.pylori. Nausea is one of the main symptoms. If Kaiser or Sutter had run a simple test, this could have been diagnosed decades ago. My nausea is completely gone. · Swollen Abdomen & Bloody Stool - Both of these were from SIBO and both are no longer present. · Excess Weight - SIBO contributed to this, but so did the feeling of hopelessness. I credit both Dr. Kizzy and therapy. Our bodies react to our mental state. I've dropped 30 lbs and fit back into clothes I never thought I'd be able to wear again. There is really something to that whole "mind, body, spirit" thing. I highly recommend Dr. Kizzy!

This review is waayy overdue! I've been working w/Dr Hopewell for approx. 10 years and there aren't…read moreenough stars to rate how kind, knowledgeable & professional she is! Every visit w/her is like seeing an old friend. She is very attentive & intuitive to my needs esp. dealing w/my complex medical issues. She always recommends the right supplements for me & her friendly & personable demeanor is what keeps me coming back! Her approach has been incredibly helpful for me & has had a positive impact on my health & well-being!

Kasia helped me eliminate 10 years of chronic pain, and has been my absolute favorite, most trusted…read moredoctor since 2005. She is gentle, kind, brilliant, and insightful, considering all possible options and treating your body, mind, and spirit with the best possible care. I have passed her name on to many friends, and I can't recommend her enough. You'll be very happy you met her!

Dr. Gina provides you the knowledge and motivation to recover from illness. My experience with her…read morehas been incredible, as I have seen her passion and dedication for helping patients live as their healthiest selves. She demonstrates this in the way she talks about her own experiences in both having and treating illness as well as going out of her way to set up appointments when I need them when other doctors have failed me. Dr. Gina is a medical doctor who performs as a doctor should, helping with diagnosis, treatments, prescriptions, recommendations etc, but her help presents in a form that is far more wholistic, empowering, and human than that of most medical professionals. I highly recommend Dr. Gina Serraiocco.

Getting the appointment is horrific and you will wait 3-6 months..... The forms are absolutely…read moreridiculous a waste of time and she does not read them.... While you're waiting to heal I suggest reading David Hascom MD book and the Andrew Weil/martin Rossman guided imagery healing CDs free online through the San Mateo County Library..... Check her website online and Michael Greger MD ..... Happy healing and do not do the acupuncture in San Carlos the rooms are freezing stuff on welcomi, not peaceful or healing.

My husband and I have each been calling daily and leaving voicemails at reception for a call back,…read morebut have received no response. It's been weeks. The office voicemail message says that someone will return our call promptly, but that never happened. We even emailed. Sad and unfortunate as we were referred to this office and are in need of care for our children, but can't reach anyone. I hope this improves in the future. Even if the doctor is not accepting new patients at this time, that is fine, but perhaps it's best to state that in the voicemail message or call back to let us know.

They diagnosed the cause of my son's allergies and treated the cause not the symptoms.read more

I have been going to see Sutida for over 5 years. She has one focus and that's the care of her…read morepatients. From personalized functional medicine treatments to follow up care I have not looked back since adding her to my health care team. I love her new office too! It's bigger with more healing practitioners on her team.

Suthida is extremely knowledgeable and really cares about your health and well being. You would…read morefeel immediately at ease with her. She offers a variety of treatments that can help you restore your health. I highly recommend her.

I originally started seeing Dr. Lin because I was looking for a more natural approach to addressing…read morea recurring health issue. From the very beginning, she took the time to understand not only my primary concern but also my overall health, providing thoughtful, personalized care every step of the way. Over the past year, I can genuinely say I've experienced the benefits of acupuncture and holistic medicine. Not only has the original health issue not returned, but I've also noticed significant improvements in my overall well-being. I can't recommend Dr. Lin highly enough. If you're considering acupuncture or holistic care, go in with an open mind, trust the process, and give it time you may be surprised by the results.

I don't usually write reviews, but Dr. Zhu absolutely deserves one…read more Finding a healthcare provider who genuinely cares about you is rare, and I truly feel so lucky to have found her. From the moment you walk into her office, you're greeted with kindness, warmth, and a calming energy that immediately puts you at ease. Dr. Zhu is incredibly knowledgeable and takes the time to really listen. She never makes you feel rushed, and she always explains everything in a way that's easy to understand. I love that she looks at the whole picture instead of focusing on just one symptom. Whether it's acupuncture, herbal medicine, nutrition, supplements, or simple lifestyle recommendations, every part of my treatment has felt personalized to what I actually need. She creates a plan that's tailored specifically to you, and you can tell how much thought and care goes into every recommendation she makes. One of the biggest changes since becoming Dr. Zhu's patient has been my health. Before seeing her, I struggled with ongoing stomach issues, psoriatic arthritis, and psoriasis. I honestly felt like I was constantly chasing symptoms and relying on medications that came with side effects of their own. Since working with Dr. Zhu, my stomach issues have resolved, my psoriasis has cleared, and my psoriatic arthritis symptoms have improved tremendously. I no longer have to rely on the medications that used to leave me dealing with unpleasant side effects, and that has been truly life changing for me. The progress I've made has honestly exceeded my expectations. I feel healthier, have more energy, and finally feel like I'm getting my life back. She doesn't just treat you during your appointment, she genuinely wants to see you succeed. She'll even send thoughtful recommendations, helpful resources, or little tips outside of appointments if she thinks they'll benefit you. That level of care means so much and really shows how invested she is in every patient's well being. One of my favorite things about Dr. Zhu is how honest she is. She'll always tell you what she truly believes will help, and if she doesn't think something is necessary, she'll tell you that too. You never feel pressured or like you're being sold anything. She genuinely wants what's best for you, and that level of honesty is something I appreciate so much. What makes Dr. Zhu so special is that she remembers you. She remembers the conversations you've had, asks about your progress, celebrates your wins, checks in on how you're doing, and truly treats you like a person just another patient. It's so refreshing to have a doctor who actually cares about you and wants to help you feel your best. That kind of compassion is hard to find these days. I've already recommended Dr. Zhu to several friends because I truly believe in the care she provides. I know they'll be in great hands, and I'm excited for them to experience the same kindness, compassion, and dedication that I've been fortunate enough to receive. If you're looking for someone who's kind, caring, incredibly knowledgeable, honest, compassionate, and truly passionate about helping people heal, I can't recommend Dr. Zhu enough. She has made such a positive impact on my life, and I'm beyond grateful to have found her. 10/10 experience. I genuinely look forward to every appointment, and I can't thank Dr. Zhu enough for helping me get my health and my life back.

Acupuncturist for life and can't go to anyone else period…read more * The doctors go to see him. * Christina who works with him used to be a NP, so knows the traditional system well. * Vincent is FUNNY as heck, AND so facile and skilled at what he does and fixing you. Not just acupuncture, moxa, his custom made light therapy system, and likely more that I haven't tried yet. * Instant results. One time, I went in for a hurt toe. Hey presto, an hour later it was back to normal. * Super flexible, and accomodating, and in fact he called me to ask me if I could start the next day. Insanely nice and caring. Vincent's in SF and Belmont and has helped me with my complex PTSD fallout and physical reactions tremendously. Sleep. Anxiety. Depression. Hurt toe. Etc etc etc Go see him. You won't regret it.

Best of the best - I've been seen by many different top medical professionals in the bay area for…read moremy brain injury. The symptoms/neurological issues I've been struggling with that my doctors at Stanford could not provide solutions to, Vincent seems to know how to cure with just 1-2 visits, without surgery or prescription or another medical exam. That gave me hope. He is the best TCM doctor - I've tried several other top rated ones in different locations over the years but no one comes close to him. Hope he lives long and doesn't retire.

Best doctor! Rich Stagliano is the most incredible doctor. He is what a doctor in the field of…read moremedicine ought to be. I was initially very nervous to go see him because of past experiences, but I was told by another clinic to go see Rich because in their words "he is the best Functional Medicine Doctor on the West Coast". From my first conversation with him, Rich has made me feel at ease, he actively listens, asks the right questions, and problem solves with me to find the most appropriate solution. Upon completion of a thorough questionnaire & eval, he pinpointed the root cause of my issue to be an allergy to gluten, dairy & a deficiency in a vit/min. He not only gave me the tools needed to make changes to diet, stress, sleep, self-care, relationships, etc; he supported me through each step. What I think is incredible about Rich, is that he takes a holistic approach. He not only treats the condition, it's underlying causes but he treats the whole person!!! He has not only been a doctor to me, but also a coach. He is kind, compassionate, extremely thorough & has excellent follow-through. Again, let me say that he is the BEST doctor!! He has changed the course of my life, & to him I am forever grateful. Thank you!

Compassionate and knowledgeable whole-person care that is excellent!…read moreMy partner and I are so very happy that we have found Dr. Stagliano. As health professionals ourselves, we can truly appreciate his expert depth and width of knowledge of functional medicine. He has helped us in several areas in which we could never previously find an MD who would actually do the expanded type of diagnostic testing required, nor prescribe the best treatments, many being non-pharmaceutical. We always receive kindness, caring, and thorough care. He is the best! We're so grateful!

I started working out with Alison a little over a year ago, and have been extremely happy with my…read morefitness progress ever since. I've always had a love/hate relationship with exercise and fitness, including failed attempts at jumping on exercise trends, and even working with trainers in the past. Nothing ever seemed to click, until now! In my first session with her, I explained to her how I would never be a runner because I didn't have the confidence (specifically "I look stupid doing it"), and with my newfound confidence, I am running my first half marathon in January. Alison is extremely knowledgable about how the body works, and helps me to understand what muscles I'm engaging, and how every move and motion affects my overall fitness. Under Alison's tutelage, I've seen a huge transformation in my strength, confidence, and overall mindset. Working out with her is always a pleasure - she pushes me physically, but I always find myself laughing and genuinely having a great time. I definitely owe so much of my transition to a healthier lifestyle to Alison!

I have been working with Alison as my therapist for about a year now. She does a great job making…read moreyou feel safe, and heard. She has helped me navigate through some dark stuff that has held me back. I definitely recommend seeing her if you're looking for someone to help you understand your triggers and how to move past them and live a happy, healthy life.

Hmm, so I had to really think about what to say about Christina Tran and her husband. First off,…read morethey are really, really kind people. They did a treatment on me that made my neck and shoulder (at least temporarily) pain free. They seem to really know their patients and have genuine relationships with them. My complaints are as follows: 1. During my treatment one or both of them entered and exited the treatment room fifteen times. I counted. Which means I wasn't relaxing. 2. How insurance was to be billed/how reimbursement would be requested was confusing and I was uncomfortable with the explanation.

Dr. Christina Tran is the most knowledgeable, gentle and kind Acupuncturist/dr. that I have ever…read moremet. She has helped my Mom, sister and I w/ many health issues. She takes her time to listen to your complaints and assesses very quickly what needs to be done. She has helped me w/ gynecological and emotional issues - just to name a few. I see her for many reasons and feel the results of each of her treatments. She is an extremely accomplished acupuncturist/doctor who uses the latest technology of Eastern and Western Medicine in healing patients. I love to travel all the way from San Diego to visit Dr. Tran and to be treated each time by her.