I've only written one review in the past but I am compelled to share with others my experience with Leona West. I heard about her from someone who could only sing her praises as they were healed of a gastro intestinal condition after many years of seeing traditional doctors, taking many medications and doing multiple tests at cedars Sinai. In the effort to not be too long winded let me say that Leona is a very uniquely qualified practitioner whose input, guidance and wisdom never ceases to amaze me. I have seen many talented doctors and practitioners through the years and in that context I must say Leona stands out big time! I have referred her numerous times and it touches my heart each time someone I know has reached out to her as I know what good hands they are in. For anyone looking outside the box for a very knowledgeable nutritionist and functional medical practitioner who knows how to get results I highly recommend Leona West. read more

So very happy with Leona. Went to see her after visiting a 3 doctors and each treating me multiple times to treat chronic candida. The doctors were only treating, which lasted for all about two days. Luckily, I shared my experience with someone and she recommended Leona. A godsend! Leona is so thoughtful and understanding to my frustrations it always feels safe being incredibly honest with her and knowing there will be valuable feedback and a wealth of eye opening knowledge. We started about a year and a half ago. I followed her diet plan with supplements, the plan worked after a few months as predicted. The plan had also unexpectedly given me emotional stability, mental clarity, ability to sleep through the night, and many other other health improvements. It really makes me appreciate Leona's professional brilliance. I strongly encourage any one who is looking to heal the body, mentally, physically, emotionally, to see Leona. read more

As a Health, Wellness, and Fitness professional, it's incredibly important for me to work and be aligned with the best people in my field. Leona is indeed at the top of that list! Leona and I have been working together for over a year and I have never felt so good about how and what I eat. I'm extremely active, and I have always made every effort to take excellent care of myself. But being able to so specifically break down my nutrition needs - based on the many tests we have done - has had a highly valuable impact on my energy, sleep, and digestion. The changes I have made with Leona's guidance has had a significant effect on my mental well-being and overall happiness. Thanks Leona! read more

I have worked with Leona West Fox for close to 10 years!!!! She is hands down the best! I can not express enough how grateful I am to work with her for my health and wellness. She has helped me in more ways than one. She is thorough with her consulting, extremely knowledgeable, up to date with her information, and truly cares about her clients. I love her!!!!! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND working with her!!! read more

Leona really helped me get through my SIBO and additional digestive problems. Through constant consultation (via the phone in covid times), a tailored individual food and supplement plan, and a genetic test she was able to identify problem foods for me and help me get off an antibiotic for my SIBO. Would highly recommend Leona for anyone going through similar problems! read more

I've had a wonderful experience working with Leona for four years and counting. I was referred to her by a friend after completing breast cancer treatment. She has helped me stay cancer-free, improved my overall health, and even advised me on natural skincare options. She's caring, goodnatured, and truly devoted to her clients. I appreciate her passion for staying current on the latest health innovations and her sensitivity to budget concerns. Also, her recipes are easy and delicious! I highly recommend her, whether you're facing a serious diagnosis or just looking for a tune up. read more

I love Leona West! Working with her has really served to improve my health on many levels. She is very intelligent and has educated me as to many holistic methods which I am thriving with. Unlike many in the medical field, Leona is patient, humble, kind and compassionate. XO read more

Years ago I was under a ton of stress, eating terribly to get by and experiencing a list of different physical reactions/problems. Two friends recommended Leona. Our first meeting was a combination of thorough blood work analysis and discussing the week long food and lifestyle journal she asked me to keep. She was immediately able to connect the dots, highlight entire food groups I was missing and make specific recommendations. That really turned things around and I've eagerly gone back for over a decade to learn/know more! read more

Leona is an excellent nutritionist. Most doctors and holistic practitioners that I have seen have their own protocol and push that agenda vs actually listening to the clients needs. Leona uses cutting edge science with factual based analysis to derive a plan suited for an individuals needs. She also understands a clients lifestyle and capabilities and tailors a specific plan for that. She has helped me get to health goals that I never thought were ever attainable. Also help me get off prescription stains and other prescription drugs that were not serving me. If you have any issues with your health or just looking to lose weight or whatever it is she will be able to help you. read more

After visited many Obgyn, I was overwhelmed by these doctors negative opinions and still couldn't find a reason why my cycle became abnormal. Until I met Dr. Leona. She's not only a nutritionist that changed my diet and living habits, but also fixed and corrected my cycle which I thought it will never be fixed. And dramatically improved my stress issues and sleep issues. I was told by so many obgyn that there's nothing they can do to fix one's natural cycle! Leona has proved to me that everything is reversible! My cycle is back to normal and had great flow like 7 to 8 years ago. She brought me so much hopes and treated me like a dear friend not just a patient. I feel very lucky to get to know her and work with her on my health improvement. Without her help I'd never known that healthy eating and right supplements would change not only physical health but also mental health. My life has improved so much. I really wished I met her years earlier! I can never say thank you enough to Dr. Leona! read more

I have too many wonderful things to say, where do I start... after years of doctors visits for my GI issues, I knew there must be a better solution than drugs. A good friend of mine introduced me to Leona. Leona helped me understand what was really going on and how to address my issues and discomfort with natural solutions! Leona also helped me immensely when I was being pressured to by medical staff to give my preemie formula because there was concern about him getting the right level of nutrients. Following Leona's guidelines and supplementing my own diet, I was able to exclusively breastfeed my son. I had his nutrient levels & my milk macros checked - they were perfect! I am so grateful that I had Leona's support & guidance through all of this! read more

She Really Helped Me When Others Could Not I had an illness for over 3 years that could not be diagnosed by regular doctors. I went to Leona's and she simply has access to labs that looked at things more thoroughly than what others had tried in the past. It turned out, that's all I needed. It was an unusual infection the docs weren't looking for. I will always be grateful for her help in diagnosing the issue and guiding me through the lengthy healing process. Thanks Lady!! My belly feels so much better and it's all because of your help! read more

I can't say enough great things about Leona. She has absolutely changed my life. After suffering with GI issues for some time, she put together a tailored approach based on my genetic makeup, allergies and sensitivities I have, and my overall health goals. Within a period of 4 months, I have completely transformed my diet, lifestyle and overall health. All of my blood work is now within healthy ranges, I've lost 25 pounds and I absolutely feel great! And most importantly my GI issues are completely gone! She's the absolute best -- so incredibly knowledgeable, easy to work with and very caring. All of these changes were done through food and natural supplements and remedies. I could not recommend her more highly!!! read more

Where to start, Leona has helped me achieve goals that I didn't think were possible. For years I have struggled with my weight. Since I was a kid I would fluctuate and it was hard for me to maintain a healthy weight and a healthy relationship with my body. I got to the point where I knew I was doing something wrong but I wasn't sure what. I didn't want a quick fix but I wanted an overall lifestyle change that I could maintain. I reached out to Leona and we started working on a plan tailored to my needs. I knew I was in the right hands immediately, she made me take a few blood tests and a genetic test in order to tailor the plan specifically to me. She cares about her clients and has really helped me every step of the way. She understands that in order to make changes to my eating habits I also had to make changes to my lifestyle overall and the way I thought of and viewed food. She has really changed my life and my confidence. I honestly didn't think I could look but most importantly feel this good! If you're thinking about contacting her do it! In a little less than 6 months I was able to lose 25 pounds in a healthy way, more than what I was expecting I could lose! I feel fitter and overall healthier in all areas of my life. She will definitely continue to be a point of contact for me since she is extremely knowledgeable in all areas of health. read more

I didn't know how good it felt to be healthy until I followed Leonas food & supplement plan. The hustle and bustle of my daily work schedule had me skipping meals, eating late and not really tending to my health. I had been feeling fatigued and everything was just dull. I began to question whether I was becoming lazy, this is not how I remembered myself. It was a great relief to finally meet with Leona! She went over my blood work, explained every detail, listened to my questions & addressed them fully in a way I could understand with care & patience. I can't thank her enough and I look forward to my next progress appointment. read more

I have been seeing Leona West for several years. What I want was to improve my health, without using "modern day drugs" that have serious side effects. Through time, I was able to make adjustments in diet, exercise, and yes give up some of the coffee that I consume daily. Net effect, better scores on the critical numbers that we review on a regular basis. Like any process, it helps to have a coach to reach the goal that one sets for oneself. read more

Leona is wise, gentle and kind in her approach to working with her clients. She listens deeply and digs in deeply to understand your symptoms and concerns. She develops a comprehensive plan of attach and is your partner all the way through the process of healing with generosity and kindness. I whole heartedly recommend Leona! read more

I have been seeing Leona for 5+ years and she has been an incredible health resource. She is very thorough and knowledgeable. She evaluates blood work and made me feel good about approaching health from a holistic background. There has not been an issue she hasnt been well-versed in. She was very helpful to me during my pre-pregnancy, pregnancy, and post-natal health process. I highly recommend her for all health issues and urge friends and family to seek her out. read more

Leona was recommended to me by a friend after I had tried everything else. She was my last hope and luckily, she turned around what I thought was a helpless situation. I've suffered from digestive issues and migraines for years -- I saw countless doctors, other nutritionists and I really felt like there was nothing that could help me. Then I met Leona who not only listened to me and my concerns but had thorough tests conducted (only those which she deemed were necessary) and we were able to get to the bottom of my digestive and migraine issues. She worked out an incredibly detailed plan for me which fit MY lifestyle. It wasn't some pie in the sky plan -- it was a practical, doable plan that fit into my every day life. Leona taught me how to use food as medicine to heal myself. She has given me incredible support mentally, emotionally and physically. She has a great wealth of knowledge and has helped not only myself but several other friends and family I have sent her way. Leona is a godsend -- truly. Not to mention she is very reasonably price for the amount of care and attention to detail you are receiving. I can't recommend her enough. read more

I was one of those skeptics in the beginning, but Leona has made me see the power in this knowledge. She discovered that I had markers for MTHRFR and she set me up with a regimen of vitamins to help support my body. I really didn't understand what I was taking and why....UNTIL my sister sent me a lecture that she had to watch, since she's a nurse, on MTHRFR. As I was watching, I realized...holy moly...Leona is saving my life. Had I not found this mutation, I would not have been giving my body what it needed and thus been more prone to disease. After watching the lecture, I was relieved that I had the knowledge to empower my health. Leona is patient, kind and extremely intelligent. I'm very grateful. read more

Before booking my first appointment with Leona I had very low energy, in addition to having overall inflammation, uterine related issues, and mild depression. Leona ordered a comprehensive blood test for me and we learned that I was deficient in many essential nutrients, in addition to having high Heavy metal toxicity, high environmental toxicity, estrogen dominance, malabsorption issues and GI dysbiosis. Leona created a customized health and lifestyle plan for me which included supplements, meal plan, detox plan, and exercise. Within the first week of implementing her plan I noticed immediate results -my energy levels were through the roof, I was much happier and I was feeling healthier overall. After years of visiting with Leona, my meal plan has become more refined and I finally stopped craving sugar and refined carbs the way I used to (I was an addict) I feel better now than I have in 15 years. I now know my body better than ever and appreciate understanding how different foods affect it. I am now 100% convinced that mental health is largely related to nutrition. I'm so happy to have been referred to Leona and I have since referred her to many people as well. She is a wealth of knowledge and is one of the best nutritionists out there. I've learned so much from her and I always consult with her before a doctor because she will always discover the root cause of a problem first. I highly recommend Leona to anyone who wants to improve their overall quality of life -we are blessed to have access to someone like her. read more

I was so lucky to be introduced to Leona by a friend a few years ago. Suffering from various health issues for many years, Leona reviewed my blood work and helped me to understand my numerous deficiencies and hence why I never felt 100%. Her advice and plans have really helped to improve my overall health and also weight and exercise goals. Not only is she extremely caring and concerned, but she is very knowledgeable and sets realistic and achievable goals. Its so exciting when I go for regular consultations to see actual improvements in my results - as Leona is as pleased as I am which always feels so good. I can't recommend her highly enough (and have indeed sent a few friends to her as well who also rave about her!). read more

After a couple years of misdiagnosis by my primary care physician, my women's doctor referred me to Leona. Initially, I thought it was a stretch that a nutritionist could heal what no doctors or my acupuncturist could properly heal. I was so wrong! Leona really listens, she carefully studies lab results (whether she ordered them or if they were done through my insurance plan) she recommends specific tests, patiently educates me, discusses different approaches, and then provides very tailored dietary recommendations and nutritional supplements. Everything she does is so specific to my health and lifestyle; never a one-size-fits-all approach. Within a couple weeks of my first line food plan, I was feeling better than I felt in two years! (And I wasn't starving on some ridiculous fast.) I'm really grateful for Leona's passion and dedication to her field, and I hope I see functional nutrition become mainstream medicine in my lifetime. I'd recommend her to all my friends and family. read more

I first went to Leona 10 years ago related to digestion problems and weakened immune system. She is very knowledgeable and stays ahead of the curve in her field. She uses an integrated and comprehensive approach to overall wellness. Leona has been my go to Doctor over the years for various health related opportunities and I've learned a great deal form her about healthy eating and living. I've been enjoying optimal health and highly recommend Leona no matter what your goals are. read more

I absolutely recommend Leona if you want to feel better without medication and if you believe in the power of food and the right supplements- she has been instrumental in helping both my husband and my child with gastrointestinal issues and myself with hormonal imbalance. She clearly loves what she does and takes pride in the results she gets. Her supplements were tailored to our respective needs and definitely did the trick for each one of us. She is also a mother who understands how important it is for other mothers to make sure their children are as healthy as they can be. Go see her! Ariella read more

AMAZING! I was blessed to be introduced to Leona J. West through a friend who raved about her at a dinner party one night . My initial consultations with her were to increase my general health and energy level. I had some results, but didn't consistently follow the game plan she gave me so I had no legitimate complaints. Two years ago, my husband and I began trying to conceive our first child with disappointing results. After, visits to numerous doctors and an overwhelming number of tests, the standard feedback was frustrating. We were told our problem conceiving was unexplainable because our tests were continually coming back normal. The one factor that they would each hang their hat on was AGE. The standard answer was that it's much harder to conceive over 35 years of age because of reduced egg quality and quantity. The advice was to start the IVF process right away because in THEIR opinion that was our only chance. In frustration and with a glimmer of hope, I turned to Leona for help. She reviewed my tests and asked me a thorough set of questions designed to pinpoint what the issues might be.. She came up with a game plan for me that included fertility smoothies, additional supplements and dietary modifications. I jumped on it full force. From May 2013 to August 2013, I diligently followed her plan and by mid August 2013 we were pregnant! My husband calls this our "miracle" baby because Leona truly is a miracle worker. God had a plan for us, we needed to keep the faith and do the work! Thank you Leona for EVERYTHING! read more

Leona West, Nutritionist, is the best health care professional I have ever consulted. Leona is extremely knowledgeable, compassionate, and thorough. For the past 20+ years I've gone to traditional doctors looking for solutions to my health problems, only to get more and more frustrated, and in some cases getting harmful side effects from the prescription medications they prescribed. This has never been the case with Leona. She spends a lot of time listening and using sound judgment, laboratory reports, and her expertise to find homeopathic solutions to health issues. NEVER has any other doctor done such a thorough job, or even listened for more than the typical 15 minute office visit. I have recommended Leona to several friends and acquaintances and they have all reported being extremely happy. And they have also recommended her to others as well. Leona West deserves a rating of 5+ for the outstanding service she provides. read more

Leona is amazing professionally and in addition is incredibly sensitive, thoughtful, kind and encouraging. I highly recommend getting blood testing for sensitivities and nutritional balance done through her. She will articulate the results in an easy to understand manner and set up a program to address micro issues you had no idea you had but could be contributing to a plethora of concerns. If you follow her program it will CHANGE YOUR LIFE in terms of your overall health and as a bonus you may drop a few pounds and have the best skin you've ever had. Best $$$ you'll ever spend. read more

Leona has helped me tremendously to recover different aspects of my health. When I first saw her I suffered from severely diminished energy levels, chronic pain, GERD, and a weakened immune system. I wanted to improve upon these issues while also losing weight and achieving a lean body. Immediately my energy levels improved from having to go to sleep after only 3 hours of work to being able to work double the hours. I can now often work double and also run errands during the day. I am better able to manage my pain and have been given tools to better deal with immune system issues. My GERd symptoms diminished immediately. The GERD symptoms came back this year but Leona made suggestions that allowed me to get the GERd under control holistically. I am still working with Leona as she helps me to fine tune my program and deal with new and existing issues as needed. She does so in a holistic way using homeopathic remedies. If you want to improve your health holistically and with homeopathic solutions, you can't go wrong with Leona. read more

Leona J. West is a "miracle in action". I had heard that she works with clients having Hashimotos--a condition effecting the thyroid. For 32 years, I had been working with traditional doctors. They prescribed Synthroid and informed me that I would be on that prescription always. At the time I began working with Leona, I was 40 lbs. overweight, exhausted, and had all the precursors for a variety of conditions, including diabetes and high cholesterol. Through her keen listening skills, blood work, lab results zeroing in on information that had never been communicated to me about Hashimotos, incredible knowledge about nutrition and homeopathic solutions, a thorough understanding of how the body works and what it needs, Leona created a plan of action that addressed every problem. Three years later, I have kept off my 40 lb. weight loss; I'm off synthroid and taking "natural thyroid; and my blood work shows that my thyroid is functioning in ways it hadn't for 32 years. My energy is vibrant and truly I'm feeling at age 67 the best I've ever felt. I have recommended Leona to many friends and those who have worked with her have been amazed at how they are feeling. Leona West deserves a rating of 5+, (actually 105) for her ability to make a huge difference in helping people live, thrive, and be well. read more

I have been working with Leona for over a year now and could not be happier. I was referred to her by my ob gyn, and she has helped me with numerous issues. Leona listens carefully to address whatever concerns you are experiencing and curates a customized approach to help you achieve your goals. In my case I needed help supporting my overall health, energy, and hormones. Additionally, I was looking to streamline my diet and Leona has been amazing. After analyzing my blood work, she created a well thought out, customized meal plan complete with vitamins and supplements. She is a wealth of information, and continues to give me suggestions that I utilize everyday. Since seeing Leona, I have experienced improved energy and overall health. Leona has such a gentle disposition and I love her holistic approach which is backed up by her extensive knowledge. I wish I had met her sooner! read more

Leona was very highly referred to by a friend to assist me with my allergies. She's amazing, extremely knowledgable, pays attention to every detail and truly cares. All her recommendations are tailor made to the individual. Not only as she helped me immensely with my allergies, that I had been struggling with for almost 3 years, through functional medicine, she has also assisted me in several other areas, including my overall health, sleep, anxiety, eye health, skin, hair, etc. All of these changes to my lifestyle have been done through diet and natural supplements/remedies. I cannot recommend her highly enough...both personally and professionally. Thank you Leona for everything you've done and I know will continue in doing with our work together! read more

Leona was referred to me by my OB GYN and it took me a few years before I started seeing her - but I wish I started seeing her even sooner! I've been working with Leona for a year now and started seeing her a few months before I knew me and my husband wanted to start trying to get pregnant. At our first assessment, Leona had me do a genetic (saliva) test, as well as a blood test (to see where my levels actually are). The results of these tests taught me more than I have ever known about my genetic makeup and what I need to change in my daily diet, vitamins and supplements. For example - I never knew I had a gene that makes me allergic to folic acid - I can only have folate. With this gene, if I take folic acid - it can actually be poisonous to my liver. Luckily - Leona caught that and made sure the prenatal vitamins I'm taking only have folate - and not folic acid. I also found out I have the MTHRFR gene - which can cause a slew of health problems - so she taught me how to navigate that. When I first came into her office - I brought in a bag with 15 supplements I had randomly picked out myself based on things I had read or supplements/vitamins other people had told me to take - and I didn't even realize that all vitamins and supplements truly are not created equally. Leona only approved one of the supplements in that bag and had me change the other supplements to work towards getting pregnant. My husband and I were super fortunate and were able to conceive right away. When we found out that we were pregnant - Leona immediately changed the supplements and vitamins I was taking and helped me change my diet as well. For instance - she told me that caffeine intake can actually harm a baby's placenta - especially early on in pregnancy - so I had stopped drinking caffeine before we tried to conceive. She is extremely knowledgeable and continues to guide me through my pregnancy and has prepped me for post-natal nutrition as well. I am so grateful to have found Leona and have her guide me through my pre-pregnancy, pregnancy, and post-pregnancy, and look forward to her guiding me throughout the future as well - like when I'm trying to lose baby weight. I highly recommend her as a nutritionist and wellness resource! read more