Laura F Dabney, MD

I went to Alchemy Wellness--a medical clinic offering ketamine infusion therapy--because I needed…read morehelp getting myself out of a hole I had been stuck in way, way too long. Ketamine is one of the newest options available for certain mental health conditions such as PTSD or treatment-resistant depression. Ketamine therapies have been researched and clinically tested. The drug is FDA approved although this application of ketamine is off-label (much like taking Viagra for erectile dysfunction was initially off-label use, and found by pure accident ... or luck). I wanted OUT of a dark and debilitating place. I was ready to push thru to the next stage of my self-growth ... but I was stuck! and couldn't seem to shake it off. On top of that I had to be careful I didn't start losing ground. So I did my homework, and tons of research on a myriad of options, decided on ketamine, and then thoroughly vetted the local practitioners. I chose to trust the caring professionals at Alchemy Wellness. I based my decision on their other reviews and on conversations with the providers; I expected positive experiences. AW delivered. Now I've completed the recommended series of treatments, I'm 100% confident recommending them. I'm returning as necessary for preventive measures. This is a group of professionals working as a synchronized team whose joint and individual goals are to help you navigate further along your journey o the road to a healthy mental and emotional place. Without at least keeping one eye on the lookout for those self-sabotaging self-hater-thoughts ready to rare their ugly fangs n bite you HARD when you least expect it, especially when you've got your head preoccupied with the latest crisis dujour whose only goal is to wrap itself around you and snuff out your very essence. At Alchemy Wellness I got the shot in the arm I was hoping and praying for. I am grateful I found this option and practice. I'm very much looking forward to continuing to feeling a little better and brighter every day and to moving forward and having the blackness move further and further into the rearview mirror until it's nothing more than a tiny dot in the far, far distance behind me. Check out the Google reviews of Alchemy Wellness to read more specifics, as well as the feedback of others.

Since the Winter of 2013-14, I have suffered from chronic back pain. There was no traumatic event…read more- it came on randomly, and doctors' best guesses are that it stems from playing college hockey. I have tried the facet blocks, the deep needling, injections in the SI (sacroiliac) joints, the procedure where the pain doc shocks 5 or 6 parts of the nerve to kill it (it does regenerate, however), but nothing brought any significant relief. One doctor's solution was simply to write me a prescription for 240 Tramadol each month (2 pills taken 4 X each day); eventually had a seizure on the tramadol and was switched to oxycodone. After becoming tolerant to the oxy, he'd swap back and forth b/w that and dilaudid in what became a 3 or 4 month cycle. All of the above was simply a band-aid, however, (and not particularly useful or helpful); desperate for permanent relief, I finally agreed to and underwent back fusion (of the L5-S1) in June of 2018 due to "degenerative disc syndrome" - before creating the new bone to fuse the vertebrae together, he cleaned out and removed the dark bits & pieces of the destroyed disc. Still, after still experiencing pain a full year later, the surgeon went back in and performed a bit more work on the fusion in June of 2019. Ultimately, however, the pain never went away (and, in fact, there was barely any relief whatsoever), and I was told that I was experiencing failed back fusion syndrome, or something like that. Two more years of the oxycodone/dilaudid back-and-forth continued until...: As a birthday gift in the summer of 2021, my brother got me the one week regimen of ketamine infusions with Dr. Frederick. This process consisted of five straight days of going in for a ketamine infusion that lasted about 4hrs each day. I began to experience relief very quickly (within just a few weeks). The utterly miraculous (as far as I was concerned!) results affected more than just the physical pain in my back, however: - the desire to drink alcohol (which had, at times, been a problem in my adult life) dropped to practically 0% almost overnight - I was able to stop taking the opiates almost immediately. Given the length of time I was on them & the high dosage required for me to feel any relief, I had started to become extremely concerned about how doctors would ever be able to manage/control pain if I was ever in something like a car accident - mentally, an enormous weight was lifted from me since I no longer felt that my situation was hopeless To be clear - my pain did NOT and has not completely dissipated. It DID, however, drop from a daily 6-7 average on the pain scale to a much more manageable 2-4 on the scale. I go in for "booster" infusions several times each year (about every 2-3 months or so). Given that I live about 4 hours away from DrF, I had to find a local entity for most of my boosters - but, AT LEAST ONCE each year, I always return to DrF for a booster infusion, and more if my schedule allows. So far, everything I wrote was only about the ketamine itself and its effects. The PEOPLE at Alchemy Welness, however, are top-notch. The "bedside manner" of DrF and his entire staff is beyond description - every single person is kind & attentive and a real treat to interact with! As you are probably aware, Ketamine itself is a very weird drug. As a psychedelic, it can significantly alter your sense of reality, which can sometimes be scary; on the very rare occasion that I have ever become anxious during an infusion, one of the staff has always spent time sitting with me, often patting my hand & arm in order to "ground" me (which significantly calmed me and kept be in reality, as opposed to the distortion of reality that arises from the ketamine). Finally, every time I call the office, it is such a treat to speak with Cadria, who is always incredibly pleasant & attentive. There is literally not a single thing I would change about my treatment experience with DrF & his staff - I am so incredibly grateful to him for helping me get back to living and leading a normal life. David Erickson Baltimore, MD

Bowen Henry A MD

I saw Dr. Bowen as a child up to teenage years and highly recommend him to others. He is…read moreexceptionally compassionate and his demeanor is very warm and inviting.

Bruce R. Stevens, Md

3.7

(3 reviews)

Great doc! He was and is always willing to listen to me and help with meds. He was also very…read morehelpful with several of my military friends I recommended. I wish all the people he has helped would leave a review to give a little more depth to his current reviews.

First of all - Best wishes on your mental health journey, and a high five on your courage to look…read morefor help! I've been a patient of Dr. Stevens for about 5 years now, and my mental well-being overall and quality of life have greatly improved during this time. He has worked with me to find the balance of meds perfect for me. A few things you should know before you go - He will not tell you what you want to hear or support current/suggested meds, if he feels they are wrong. Rather he will give you his honest, professional, opinion (and sometimes political TBH), based on his many years of expertise in the field. If your foremost concern is getting your mental health in a healthy place through accurate, science-based psychiatric care, he should be a great fit for you. Just remember, he's on your team and wants to help you! He is great at his job, so be ready to breakdown any mental walls to allow him to work his magic. I am so thankful I made the decision to see him all those years ago.

Simple Solutions Psychiatry

3.7

(3 reviews)

From my first call into the office, Simple Solutions Psychiatry has been everything I had hoped in…read morea psychiatric practice. They had an office that was close to my office, and set me up for my first appointment the same week I called. Kim Vu, PMHNP-BC, MS, RN, was on-time, professional, made me feel heard, and gave me treatment options that she took time explaining and allowing me to ask questions. I have seen a significant improvement in my quality of life since I have been working with her. She responds to questions I post in the patient portal, not just within the week, but within a couple hours! I will definitely be referring friends and colleagues to Kim Vu! I consider myself very lucky to have found such a great psychiatric solution in Richmond.

I have suffered with chronic major depression for over 30 years and have been treated by numerous…read moredoctors during these many years. No significant relief has been achieved with any of these doctors. I was referred to Kim just 2 months ago and within 2 appointments she has diagnosed and successfully treated my problem!!! I have not felt this good since I was a 25 years old!! Kim has changed my life and I am now enjoying all the blessings life has bestowed on me. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, Kim. And my husband thanks you too!!

Hagan Jackson Neurology

4.0

Went to the ER twice, two specialists, and two people at my pcp - No one figured could figure out…read morehow one night I woke up and all the sudden didn't have feeling down the left side of my leg; like when you fall asleep on any appendage you get the pins and needle feeling. My dad works for Sheltering Arms and told me to make an appointment with him; I went in, and he grabbed a part of my butt after I told him the symptoms and immediately felt the nerve pain. In one conversation, and in one swift movement after two months of hell, Hagan Jackson found and solved my problem in a matter of seconds. Best neurologist in Richmond.

This guy is great! He has a good bedside manner! He was quick to diagnose my problem and get me…read morehelp I'm very thankful for his help he is very up to date on his medicine and treatment this is very good to know thanks doctor!

Stephen E Brown, MD

1.0

I lost my father in march & my grandmother in April & now I am the process of losing my fathers…read morehome. I spent all morning trying to call different medical offices to find a doctor accepting new patients, my call log had tons of numbers I called,some were out to lunch , so I tried calling back. For everyone that wasn't accepting new patients or my insurance I started saving it under contacts, Dr.Brown answered the phone said he wasn't accepting new patients & then proceeded to say me calling multiple times is a form of harassment & then hung up in my face. For a person who is going thru the things I am going thru this painful. regardless of what anyone is going thru no one should be treated so poorly. I wouldn't recommend this doctor to anyone.

Village Family Psychiatry

1.4

(11 reviews)

Despite all the other reviews, I would definitely recommend this place. Dr. Lyons is amazing and…read morewill answer any questions you have in a timely manner. She also takes Medicaid!

Horrible experience. Extremely rude staff. Was charged a $75 late fee even though I called the…read moreoffice and explained my situation of being stuck at work and apologizing trying to reschedule. Dr could not answer my question regarding my medication and if it was safe to take while pregnant. When I filled my prescription, it clearly stated on the bottle to not take during pregnancy. This place is a joke.

Focus-MD

3.0

(3 reviews)

I have been going here for about four years. Ruchi is great and understands my needs dealing with…read moreADHD and what medications works best for me. The office staff is also SUPER pleasant. Truly one of the best Doctor's I've had.

For the most part the doctors here great even the check in staff is as well. One of the doctors…read morehave ADHD and she truly understands what you are going through. the doctors don't just medicate, they also make sure you are eating, sleep enough and checking in on your over all health. They are Perfect! However, I would caution if you are ever in a position where you need to ask about billing/insurance/co-pay questions you will be referred to the office manger who is VERY unprofessional. If you ask to many question or appear to challenge what he may say, he will be rude, condensing, and down right nasty to you. This is what happened to me. If you take him out of the factor you will love the two doctors, but sad to say since he runs the office so it is likely you will have to encounter him at point or another. One bad apple can really spoil the bunch in this case.

Computer Cave

4.9

(28 reviews)

I had an "emergency" the other day with my computer. I went to the computer cave and I was…read moreincredibly impressed. It's a professional shop who bend over backwards to help. My problem was an emergency for me only. Dave was the person who helped me and he fixed my problem quickly, professionally and with good humor. Like I told him...all of my computer issues go to Computer Cave from now on. jay

Have an older laptop. Hard drive died. Thought I lost everything. They replaced the hard drive and…read morerestored EVERYTHING! Works perfectly! Fair, honest, fast and top-quality work. Life savers. Only problem I have - they deserve more than 5 stars!

Minuteman Press

(6 reviews)

I honestly can't say enough good things about Herb and the crew at Minuteman Press. I recently came…read moreto them with a project I was really stressed about, and from the second I walked in, Herb made me feel like I was his only client. He took the time to listen to my ideas, offered some expert advice that actually made the final product look way better than I imagined, and kept me updated every step of the way. It's so rare to find a business where the owner is that hands-on and genuinely cares about the community. They didn't just print my order; they made sure it was perfect. If you want to support a local shop that combines high-end quality with a truly personal touch, you have to go see Herb.

Excellent and very prompt service. They did some work for me with making some replications of a…read morefragile & vintage document. My doc was handled with the utmost care and my order came out absolutely perfect. I couldn't have asked for anything better. This is the place to go! 11/10!

E W Moore & Co Accounting & Tax Service

When Turbo Tax fails you, don't hesitate to contact E W Moore accounting! My husband had been…read moreworking on our taxes and had to stop and start a few times because Turbo Tax was saying that we owed a significant amount of money which had never happened before! Our spidey senses started going off and we decided to seek out professional help. I turned to Yelp and saw that E W Moore was A) close to where we live and B) had great reviews. I called and set up an appointment for that week. We met with Eric and delivered all of our tax information. He was really nice and laid back. The process was simple enough and after about two weeks he got back to us saying that we actually get a refund from state and federal! This was really exciting considering had we gone through with what turbo tax said, we would have been in the hole. I'm not sure what sort of magic he worked, but he's alright in my book! We'll be using E W Moore for our taxes from here on out.

I like that this is a family business and that I was able to meet with Eric personally. He helped…read moretalk me through any questions that I had and I felt very confident in having my taxes handled. I would definitely recommend them!

Minuteman Press of Richmond

I came with a rush order for a large canvas; I'm been hunting for a reliable, local printer, and I…read morewas impressed with how quickly MinuteMan responded to my emails--especially when I had a rush order! Sadly, I learned they OUTSOURCE the canvas printing to another, unnamed company. Still, this was important, and they believed they could do a rush order and get the canvas to me in time to ship it via express mail overseas. Also, their quote price was shockingly in my price range! The canvas arrived early!. . .But despite talking extensively with MinuteMan, and adapting my files to ensure no errors with them for their press, there was OBVIOUS BANDING on the piece. Also; The outsourced company, a sign shop that does large scale printing, not only did they send a print with such issues, they mounted my canvas at an angle, making part of the black area appear on the canvas, and part of the image on the sides. There are also staples to the canvas that were not put in properly--They stick out and I learned this by hurting my hand when unboxing it; Since I prepaid, I had someone else pick up my order, and the person I sent was not knowledgeable about printing, or the piece, enough to realize there was an error. These errors all ensured I could not ship the piece the same day, or the next--and wouldn't arrive overseas in time. I am, understandably I hope, very hurt by these results, both to my hand and my career. I was beyond upset from all this, and while I was able to arrange to show in other ways, I decided to contact Minute Man and let them know what happened (In fact, much of this is from the email), thinking I wouldn't hear from them until Monday--and I was expecting to be told 'too bad', as I have met SO MANY print shops that do this. EXCEPT MINUTEMAN. They wrote back ASAP, apologizing, issuing a full refund, and letting me know they would be talking to the company they outsource their canvas through intending to get a refund for MinuteMan's acquiring their services! I know this one time, my print got messed up; But before that, I had customer service so good that, THAT is why I picked this company. One issue with prints of my work is moire, an effect you see when screen tones are printed and someone resizes the picture larger or smaller. The gentleman I worked with, Luke, helped me set up my print file so it was perfectly sized for canvas printing, including letting me send the piece over and letting me know if it looked good on their end: Despite this taking several emails, Luke put in the time, and moire? Was one thing my print DID NOT HAVE. Luke actually helped me set up the file *perfectly*, and frankly, I'm very impressed. I have had a lot of companies give me specifications or a template that still didn't work. Some have even changed their template or requirements listed on their websites after. Luke, however, was able to give me the exact specifications--and they were correct! I'm someone who needs a printer I can trust, and one who is local; I'm looking forward to getting my business cards done here, along with post cards, posters, greeting and holidays cards, notebooks--honestly they print so many things I need that I'm not sure I'll need another print shop. . .ever. They also do apparel, promotional items, and even custom items. I admit, this MinuteMan won me over, because who really wants to wait for their orders to come? With MinuteMan, they might do it fast, but the work they do gives you a smile that lasts. And unlike most print shops? They don't screw you over, are honest, and yes, their service is fast--Usually it's not a good thing to finish so fast, but this Minute Man is one I'm personally committing to; Their my go-to printer from this point on. I cannot recommend them highly enough.

great experience!! they did a wonderful job making a print out of my painting!! I plan to use them…read moreagain and again.

Khaddage CPA

If I could afford to pay someone to make all of my life decisions for me, it would be Labib. He…read moregenuinely cares about the people he works with and brings clarity to all things financial. I would trust no one else but Khaddage CPA to do my taxes!

Khaddage CPA is small enough to take care of customers as individuals and treat you as if you are…read morefamily. Labib is fantastic! He takes care of you from start to finish, ensuring you are informed of every step during the process. He is extremely educated in his field and helped me maximize my refund!!! I've attempted to do my taxes myself, but let's face it, it was stressful and I had no idea what I was doing. He set me on the right path and earned a customer for life!!

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7 years ago

Dr. Dabney helped me when I needed it most. She was able to see what was truly going on and help me move forward in my life past some trauma and relationship problems. Thanks, Dr. Dabney!! read more

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