Based from Yelp reviews, my decision was to see a naturopathic doctor. My 1st appointment about 2 weeks ago. Jamie was at reception area. Dr Ako had asked lots of questions that were from my answers on application. She gave me a handout on what needed to do and supplements for my allergies. My result for my allergies that done was environmental like dust and birch. I will wait for blood test results and have a 2nd appointment. read more

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I scheduled and appointment to see Dr. Ako from an outer island. The island I reside on does not have an HMSA naturopathic doctor. Dr. Ako was a bit hesitant, but I was desperate for Naturopathic care. She did a thorough exam. The supplements that she prescribed have helped me 100%!! I am grateful for her time and willingness to see me and walk me thru this stage in life. I would HIGHLY RECCOMMEND her. Looking forward to more of her assistance. read more

Catherine Ako was by far the worst doctor I have ever seen. She does NOT listen to the patient. She calls herself a naturalpathic physician, when you go to the office the first thing that they ask is if you would like a covid vaccine, or a flu vaccine. This is not naturalpathic. I had to get a physical to for my job, and it took her almost 4 weeks for her to get the paperwork back to me. I have seen her a few times, but I will never ever see her again. If you are looking for a natural/holistic doctor, this one is not the one! read more

Had a terrible experience with this provider! Scheduled for 9:30, but car troubles and rain made me ONE minute late. Called ahead, got approval until 9:45. Rain and a wrong Google address delayed me until 9:46. Despite being outside the office, they insisted I reschedule. Explained everything, but the front desk blamed me for the wrong address and offered no empathy. Waited an hour to provide feedback to the doctor, who suggested telehealth - why the team failed to mention earlier. I called my day off from work today for this "rescheduled" appointment due to their lab mistake. Despite my efforts to stay patient and kind amid these mistakes, received no flexibility, no compassion, just rudeness from the office. Not dealing with this provider anymore. Surprised that a self-proclaimed local girl, raised on the island, would lack sympathy for rain or car issues causing a mere one-minute delay that wouldn't impact other patients. read more

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I've been seeing Dr. Ako for a few years and highly recommend seeing her: 1. No long waits - she sees you on-time. 2. Unlike most doctor offices that are way too busy and the doctor only sees you for 1 minute - she spends time really getting involved with your health. She is very thorough and genuinely cares. She has great integrity and work ethic. 3. Parking and location is great. Easy to access. 4. HMSA covers! I highly recommend using her as your PCP. 5. She's up to date with modern medicine and health - my prior doctor was old (and maybe lazy) - I get much better care now! 6. I am much more health-conscious and health-educated since I started seeing her. My health is improving, I am happier, and feel much better overall. Thank you Dr. Ako! read more

Excellent quality care and gets to the root cause of the problem. Great clinic location--Honolulu central, with parking.

I found Dr. Nakamura searching for natural and holistic GP doctors on Oahu but found nothing holistic in her approach. She didn't listen, I felt like she was talking down to me the whole time, no empathy, and during the abdominal exam (after recent miscarriage) she knowing that pushed so hard I gasped from pain. Overall, I can say it was my worst doctor experience on the island. read more

Dr Ako is AMAZING!! I've been seeing her for several years now. I love her naturopathic approach. She is kind and truly cares about her patients. Other doctors before have usually rushed me out of the office and send me on my way. Dr Ako really took the time to get to know me and answered all my questions. I'm currently Pregnant and Dr Ako has given me some excellent recommendations. She directed me in the right direction on prenatals, my activity levels, and much more! It's nice to have my regular doctor also give me advice in addition to what my normal OB gives. Anytime something came up, Dr Ako would usually answer back in a timely manner as well. She is thorough and knowledgeable. Thanks Dr Ako for being so great! read more

Dr. Ako is a phenomenal doctor! She's patient, kind and always listens to our needs very attentively. She prescribed supplements for my wife which has made a night and day difference without resorting to a more drastic medicated approach. We would highly recommend her services to anyone who is in need of a great naturopathic doctor! read more

I am in my 40's and have been looking for a dr that would help me take preventative measures with my health. I have a toddler and I want to play with him....live actively...participate in activities. I now have dr. Nakamura as my primary care physician. I disclosed all of my concerns and have discussed the best health goals for my lifestyle that are reachable, doable, achievable in the 3 visits I have done with her so far. She does spend an apx hour at each visit so it's not quick but i actually like this better now that I've experienced it. I feel she gets a better understanding of my lifestyle, health, etc therefore is able to advise me better to fit my schedule, etc. No misdiagnosis or prescription mix up!!! read more

Great doctor! I have been coming to her for a few years now. I stay with my PPO plan, rather than changing to HMO (which I'd prefer), because she is covered on my PPO plan. She is very comprehensive and thorough. My gastroenterologist said she has not seen another doctor care so much, and she's one of a kind! Amazing! I could not agree more. If she does not know the answer to something, she refers you out to find the answer. I appreciate her honesty when she cannot figure something out and I appreciate her wanting to find the answer instead of sending you away with more questions than you started with. I have had so many health challenges and I absolutely HATE going to doctors. I avoid them at all costs. However, having Dr. Nakamura as my doctor, I am much more comfortable spending the time and money going to the doctor. (I have wasted so much time and money in the past.) But she is not a waste of time or money. She is great! The only downfall is, at times, her office staff can be a little difficult to reach, and they can drop the ball more often than not. But I find that to be the case with a lot of good providers here on the island... not just with her, but with many providers. read more

It was due time for me to finally retire from pediatrician (don't wait till your mid-twenties folks!), and came across Oahu Natural Care's glowing reviews on Yelp. Attracted by other yelper's testimonies and her clean and detailed website, I went ahead and scheduled my first new client appointment. Her office is located in the flying saucer building connected to Ala Moana Shopping Center. Parking is free in any green stall in the building's parking lot. If there are no available stalls, no worries! Head back down and park in the adjacent shopping center parking garage, as there is an open pedestrian walking path from the garage to the building. Let me say that I was not let down! Dr. Nakamura is thorough in her care, and answered any questions and concerns I had about my body and lifestyle. Your first appointment will be an hour Iong. You will be charting your medical history, bodily stats, lifestyle choices, and any care concerns. I appreciated her simple and clean office, and the fact that I can schedule an appointment online. If you're in search for a new PCP (especially if you're a woman, as she practices Well Woman Exams), you will not be disappointed. I already have my second follow up appointment scheduled. I'm looking forward to having a lifetime of care from Dr. Nakamura. read more

It was a pretty good 1st time experience. It's been overdue to connect with a PCP for preventative care and health maintenance. I didn't know what to expect other than the positive comments I have read here on Yelp. It was pretty spot on as I too had a good personal experience like others who visted. The doctor was pleasant and apparently very knowledgeable. She appeared patient with my questions during the review of the completed forms I submitted. Although, I had some minor mixed feelings of the blood work recommended, her explanations made sense. Her natural smiley face made me feel somewhat comfortable as well. The process was efficient. I liked how they offer the portal to access to see health history info, visits, billing and other medical info accessible in one spot. Since I'm a first timer, I still need to navigate the portal system to maximize the use. I also seen an option to "Ask the doctor" a question. It's a pretty cool feature that I'll have to eventually utilize. I'm awaiting to see how the naturopathic approach works. I've done some research on my own, yet just have a personal preference to remedying health issues by non-traditional medication or westernized type of approach. Holistic care is ideal and hoping I continue my healthcare needs to be met here with Dr. Nakamura. I came in with no known health problems, but any early detection will ultimately benefit me to deal with it now to help me live a quality life! Thanks yelpers who left comments to help me connect with this PCP! Hoping my review here will help others make a conscious decision to pursue Dr. Nakamura too! read more

So glad I saw her. She's thorough, professional and knowledgeable; good balance of medical/natural approach.

Great doctor. The only problem I have is nobody answers the phone. I've been calling the past week in all times of the day and no ones is answering. read more

I have been going to Dr. Nakamura for over a year now, and it has been great having her as my primary care physician! She follows through with what she says she is going to do, and she does it in a timely manner. She is very professional, yet she is also personable; It doesn't feel like I am speaking to a robot that only cares about shoving prescriptions down my throat. She is kind and makes you feel comfortable with her calm demeanor. She has gone out of her way many times to accommodate to my needs. I also love that I can get both the holistic and the traditional approach through Dr. Nakamura. Since I have been going to traditional doctors' my whole life, I was anxious about what type of aid I would actually receive. However, Dr. Nakamura is very knowledgeable in her field of work and she understands my background. Therefore, she adjusts treatments as necessary - sometimes even mixing the two! I have already recommended her to close friends and family members. I can tell that she genuinely cares about my wellbeing, and I can't see myself going to another doctor and receiving the same type of care that Dr. Nakamura provides! read more

Dr. Nakamura is hands down one of the best doctors on the island. She's kind, compassionate, professional, and just genuinely really cares about your health and well-being. It's difficult to find a good general practitioner on this island, let alone such a thorough and innovative one. As a naturopath, Dr. Nakamura will use both a traditional and holistic approach to your health; it's like getting two doctors for the price of one. She has really helped me with some health concerns and I'm grateful to call her my doctor. In fact, my wife will be seeing her too and I recommend her to anyone looking for a good doctor. read more

Being my second doctor after I've "graduated" from my pediatrician, choosing Dr. Nakamura as my Primary Care Physician has been one of the greatest choices I have made for my health. She is attentive, personable, and caring to all of my health needs. Her methods of treatment are unlike others, as Naturopathy suggests minimal harm to our bodies. I have learned from Dr. Nakamura that good things, like our health takes time and effort to cultivate. I believe that by having Dr. Nakamura as my primary doctor, I have no concerns in maintaining a good healthy lifestyle as a college student who sometimes neglects their health. read more

I switched over to Dr. Nakamura about a year ago. So far my experience has been fantastic. I love the alternative approach to health care and have been seeing great improvements to my well-being thanks to the health plan she has prescribed. Dr. Nakamura is patient and knowledgeable. She's also building her practice so I usually have no problem getting a last minute appointment. Not sure how much longer that will last though once the word spreads! She accepts HMSA insurance, but you will have to make her your PCP before she can see you. I usually park nearby at the Ala Moana Center and walk over. The visitor parking in the office lot is limited. read more

I've been seeing Dr. Nakamura for a few months. She not only communicates very well by explaining thoroughly, she also listens to my concerns and addresses them. What I value most about seeing her is that she offers western medical treatments, in addition to a wealth of other aids in keeping you healthy naturally. I came in with high blood pressure and high cholesterol, and she was frank in telling me that I needed blood pressure medication to keep me safe. But her treatment plan included specific lifestyle changes I could do through diet and exercise. She listed natural foods, relaxation methods, and supplements that could help me with my cholesterol and my blood pressure and possibly wean off the RX medication. I've gone to other doctors, and while they treated my conditions with prescription drugs, they were not knowledgeable in nutrition or natural supplements as Dr. Nakamura is. read more