Dr. Lynette M. Guida, Naturopathic Doctor…read more "Dr. Guida, a naturopathic physician and licensed acupuncturist, combines the use of botanicals, acupuncture, oriental medicine, nutrition, flower essences, homeopathy, physical medicine and lifestyle counseling to create natural treatment options for the whole family." I have been seeing Dr. Lynette Guida, ND for several months now. You see, I haven't gotten sick in like 10 years, so when I got a killer sinus/cold thing that just wouldn't go away, I had to find a doctor (I've lived in CT over 8 years, and didn't have/need a primary before). So, I looked up naturopathic physicians online, called Lynette, and the rest is history. In my first visit, she sat with me for about 2 hours, going through everything in my life from family history, to diet and exercise, to relationships, emotional wellbeing, etc. In naturopathic medicine, there is the belief that there's a connection between your mental health and your physical health. So, based on our conversations, Lynette and I talked about what kinds of diet, exercise, and mental health changes would aid in making me feel better. In addition to my own work, she gave me some vitamins, supplments, and flower essences to take which helped me in physical and emotional ways. Many people are skeptical about naturopathic and alternative medicines, but I was amazed how the changes we talked about really have made me feel better in so many ways! Lynette is so open, personable, and honest... she explains everything to you, lets you ask lots of questions, and won't try to sell you stuff that you don't need. In my subsequent visits to her, she sits and talks to me for an hour or so each time. No rushing me out like a normal doctor would (I think we've all had those doctors who only see you for 5-10 mins). Seeing Lynette is like seeing a therapist and doctor all in one! I love her! For as long as I live in CT, I will keep seeing Lynette for anything I need. I'd recommend her to anyone who is looking for an ND or acupuncturist, she rocks! *** her website (www.avalonhealingcenter.net) is a riot. If you look at it, it's totally incomplete. It looks like she used a website template of some sort, and there is actually still "template" information on the website that she never filled out and personalized. Next time I see her, I'll have to ask her about that. :-) Don't judge her doctor abilities by her web site-making abilities! UPDATE: Her webpage has improved. :-) But I did take a star away from her, because months after the last time I had seen her, she (or her receptionist, rather) came chasing me down with threats of calling collections, because I hadn't paid an outstanding bill. Problem is, I had always paid my co-pays and for my supplements IN OFFICE after every visit. It was about a $20 charge, so I just paid it to get her off my back (as I no longer had receipts/had moved out of state), but I still feel like she was charging me for something I had already paid for OR that wasn't my charge to begin with. I wasn't happy about that and I felt like she was definitely in the wrong there. If I was supposed to pay, I would have paid already. Clearly an error on their end.

From the owner: Our initial visit is very thorough and covers current medical history, previous medical history,…read moreand we discuss your primary reasons for the visit. Please bring any lab results, imaging reports, and current supplements or medications you may be taking. The initial visit is generally about an hour to an hour and fifteen minutes in length. During the follow-up visits we discuss how the treatment plan is working, review labwork, and make any necessary changes to the treatment plan. Follow-up visits are generally 30min in length.

We just started to see Dr. Skowron. In only a few visits, he has changed my child's life in a very…read morenatural and easy way. The teachers noticed, our friends noticed and our family noticed the positive changes in our daughter. We are so thankful to have found such a kind and caring professional with such great knowledge. We are so thankful...

In just 4 short weeks, we saw an improvement in our daughter following the supplement program…read moreprescribed by Harvest Park. We are now believers and look forward to changes the next 3-5 months bring!

I've been seeing Dr. Josh Levitt for almost three years and it's been that long since I hadn't seen…read morea regular doctor... and I don't miss it AT ALL! On my very first visit Josh took over an hour to get to know me... my life, my habits, my medical history... By the end, I felt like this would be the one doctor in my 30+ years that would really get to know me. Fast forward 3 years and he IS the doctor that knows me the best and cares for me the most. Never too busy to take a call when I'm out of town and in pain. Never too busy to write an email after I visit a specialist, asking how things went or call me if I still had questions from my visit to a specialist. Aside from the very personal attention, all the natural remedies and suggestions I've gotten from Dr. Josh have helped me in the short and long-term. He's alway thorough in explaining what he prescribes and why. Without a doubt, the best doctor I've ever had and one of the reasons why I wouldn't want to move New Haven.

Three cheers for the excellent staff and service here. Since their move, they're in a larger space…read more Homeopathic remedies available for sale, but not pushed on you. Front desk employees are kind with directions. Dr. Ritterman gave great recommendations of other specialists to check out too. I see a wide range of patient ages here, from children to elders.

Dr Marcos is the best. He is likely the smartest doctor I have spoken with. His first hand…read moreknowledge about weight loss, supplements etc- its like speaking with an encyclopedia. Also very friendly staff, nurses and very accomodating with virtual visits. I have been seeing Doc for more than 10 years and was thrilled I could continue when I moved to SC 8 years ago.

I cannot say enough about this office. When I was in my mid thirties and was feeling tired,…read moresuffering from chronic pain, and altogether just not my best. Dr. De Escobar was the first person to listen to everything I had going on as a whole. He ran intensive bloodwork and had me do a Food Intolerance Test, and my results were shocking. My hormones were all over the place, and as for the food sensitivities, I finally had answers as to why my body always felt so inflamed. No matter the issue, I am always given the same attention when I am describing my symptoms now as to when I first became a patient back in 2016. He offers insight to diet, supplements, allergies, etc. He understands to treat me and every patient as a whole, both physically and mentally. I have recommended so many friends who are also experiencing hormone changes and an overall feeling of hopelessness regarding their health. The outcomes with them have all been so positive. I have brought all of my family in for allergy testing, and overall health inquiries. I am so grateful to have this office on my side. I can't say enough about them.

Atmosphere is very relaxing and the services has always been wonderful. Highly recommend their…read moremassages

A charming spa on the second floor of a holistic-services small building. The woman at the front…read moredesk (sorry, forgot to get her name) was very lovely and full of knowledge. Fun and funny! Massage service by LeRoy were excellent. He is quite intuitive and experienced. He found problem areas and used many varied modalities to work on those areas. Great job! Beth did a foot reflexology treatment for me. She was very good and pleasant. Good spa. Try it and you will be very pleased!

Six years ago I developed a red rash in the middle of my back. I'm an avid runner so I assumed it…read morewas attributed to friction caused by my sports bra. Over the next two years the rash would fade and then gradually come back. When the itching and burning finally got to a point I could no longer tolerate, I went to see a dermatologist. He gave me a very brief exam, told me that I was having an allergic reaction, and directed me to take Benadryl until I could rule out what was causing the breakout. (I should mention here, I despise taking any kind of medication.) Not wanting to endure the grogginess caused by an antihistamine for any length of time, I immediately eliminated anything and everything I thought had caused the rash. Laundry detergent. Dryer sheets. Body wash. Lotion. Shampoo. I even purchased all new cotton sports bras in fear I had an allergy to Spandex. NOTHING WORKED. In fact, the rash got worse! It spread to my chest and had gotten itchier than ever! I was completely devastated. I eventually convinced myself I was allergic to my own sweat and nothing could be done to cure me. The rash continued to get bigger, redder, and unrulier. I was suffering from the inside out. I was self-conscious and painfully uncomfortable all the time. On occasion, I would scratch my skin so hard that clear liquid would come out ... ewwww! This went on for YEARS. In early 2017 I had undergone PRK surgery on my eyes. The freedom of not having to wear contacts and glasses anymore made me feel like a billion bucks. It also got me back to thinking about that damn rash! I could only imagine how fabulous I'd feel if I could somehow get rid of it. As soon as my eyes were fully healed, I began researching local skin doctors. That's when I stumbled across Dr. Amy. With amazing patient reviews and a very professional and informative website, I felt really good about giving Dr. Amy a call. When she answered the phone and actually said she could see me that same day, I was completely blown away! A few hours later, I was sitting in her office. When I first met Dr. Amy, it felt like I was reconnecting with an old friend from college. Her kind, caring, and genuine nature made it so easy to talk to her. She spent almost a full 30 minutes asking me a variety of questions on diet, sleep patterns, exercise, health, etc. Then she looked at my rash. Within seconds, she told me she believed I had either a dairy or gluten allergy. I was ASTONISHED. In all the years of dealing with this hideous rash, not once did I ever tie it to food! Ok, so now I felt like I was getting somewhere! Dr. Amy put me on an elimination diet, which meant no dairy or gluten/wheat for a full month. She also gave me a supplement and some topical cream to use. I left the appointment feeling extremely positive. Dr. Amy must have sensed my excitement because she even gave me a hug good-bye! Ready to hear the best part of my story? My six-year-old rash cleared 100% within three days of seeing Dr. Amy. It was miraculous! Now I'm going on almost a solid two full months of being rash-free. I've gone back to see Dr. Amy twice for check-ups and she was just as excited as I was over the results. I whole-heartedly recommend Dr. Amy to anyone who is experiencing skin issues and is looking for a natural way to get phenomenal results. She is fantastic and just a wonderful human being all the way around!

Dr Amy is awesome! She's extremely personable and takes the time to fully listen to you before…read morediagnosing or prescribing something. She is immensely knowledgeable about natural cures and helped me reign in my digestive issues after just one consultation!

The staff are kind, personable, knowledgeable, and responsive to members' inquiries and requests…read more Their Yoga programs run a gamut of time schedules and target populations. My wife and I participate in "Healthy Bones Yoga", with excellent practice teachers, and the team responded to our request to offer a class in the Cheshire location. Much more to come, as the Cheshire Y renovates and relocated to the former St. Thomas Becket Church facility. Herb

This YMCA is huge. No matter where you go it is immaculate. At the entrance they have a nice area…read moreto grab a cup of coffee, sit down and relax,read a newspaper, watch one of two tv's, or for socializing.They have a swimming pool with six lanes for swimming laps. You can easily have two people swimming laps in each lane.12 people at once. They have a ton of exercise equipment, so I never find myself waiting to use a machine. When I find myself comparing the Y to most gyms, they all have free weights, exercise machines, and wellness classes. But the Y has swimming, a basketball court with six hoops, a sauna, pickleball, and racquetball that most gyms do not have.Also the Y is better suited if you have a family. They have family swim time, children swim lessons, and children programs.They have a large parking lot with off street parking. I find the staff the be friendly, and very helpful without having to ask.