Rachel Abrams saved my life. This is how I respond whenever I'm asked what I think, how I feel, about my physician. Having seen a number of doctors pass me and my symptoms by ("its chronic fatigue. There's nothing we can do. You'll feel better in a year"), in 2007 Dr. Abrams was the only one who actually took the time to help me, talk to me, and get to know me. Yes, I had chronic fatigue....due to some serious health issues no one wanted to address. One being heavy metal toxicity which completely deteriorated my body. Dr. Abrams discussed with me the many tests we could do, along with the cost...so I was fully informed. Her expertise in traditional western medicine, eastern and holistic, combined with her natural kindness and compassion (she holds my hand and looks me in the eye!) makes her a hero in my book. When every other doctor rushed me out of the office making me to believe it was just age (i was 43. seriously?) and hormones (without checking my hormone level?), Dr. Abrams actually wanted to help me...and she was determined to find the cause. She did....and she healed me. Now, logistics....the facility is calm and comforting. The staff are all very lovely and kind. Her office feels warm and safe. There are other modalities in the center (chiropractice, bodywork, acupuncture, ongoing classes,etc), so the energy feels vibrant and light. I, obviously, highly recommend Dr. Rachel Abrams. She is kind, compassionate, brilliant, and so refreshing. I feel the healing begin the moment I walk through her door. read more

What a rare combination- a western trained MD who wanted to do more, so years ago built out this completely holistic, eastern-centric, caring and nurturing integrative health practice. As a person who has seen western and eastern medical doctors, what a treat to actually see Dr Abrams, one who attentively and lovingly listens, drills down on issues and determines the best course of action. Go figure, a MD with personality and warmth. Totally blew me away. In this era of Dr's prescribing pills and racing every 10 seconds to their next patient/ customer, Dr Abrams has learned the unique skills we all so desperately seek in a doctor...a well-trained physician with multi-faceted western and eastern skills, combined with a sensitive & caring heart. This entire practice is extremely well-renowned in the entire area, and has won a number of awards, which doesn't surprise me one bit. Now if we could just clone Dr Abrams across the country. It seems to me this is where the leading edge of healthcare should be going....once more Dr's diversify their experience and their bedside manner/ "way." 5 stars, superb in every way. Lastly, the SC Integrative Health facility touches all ages and situations. Within the time I was there I saw clients see her and their overall staff for a myriad of issues. The office vibe is fun & friendly too- what a concept. No sitting around reading boring magazines...Google maps gets you easily there. read more

Dr. Abrams has been my doctor for almost 10 years and I can't say enough positive things about her. Not only is she very competent when it comes to diagnosing, but she also takes her time making sure I understand why she is prescribing a certain medication or treatment. She has always included me in the decisions around my care often suggesting two or three different treatment possibilities letting me chose the one which fits my lifestyle and knowledge of my own body. The length of the appointments makes for a calm encounter without the rush I experience at other medical offices, and her warm personality makes me feel welcome and heard. I never knew you could laugh so much while at your doctor's appointment until I started to see Dr. Abrams. I have also had the honor of working with Dr Abrams in a professional capacity. As a psychotherapist specializing in the treatment of trauma, and especially sexual abuse trauma I have many clients who find a pelvic exam to be very traumatizing. I have found Dr. Abrams to be the one doctor whom I feel comfortable referring to whom I know will take her time with this group of patients and work with them in a way so as the exam is not a traumatic one, but can be one of healing. read more

Dr. Abrams was an absolute godsend for me. I went through relatively debilitating and inexplicable (to traditional doctors) GI issues and insomnia for around two years. I went to all the top GI doctors that would see me, in Monterey, Stanford and even the Cleveland Clinic. All of the doctors I saw (around 8) gave me only 15 minutes of their time and only wanted to run big expensive testing like an endoscopy. On two nexium a day and lots of xanax, I sought out a new solution because the medications were not alleviating any of my symptoms. That's when I found Dr. Abrams. Finally, Someone who actually wanted to take the time, go through my history and figure out what was going on. She weened me off the nexium immediately and ran several tests that you would be hard pressed to get a traditional MD to do. We identified several food allergies and sensitivities, intestinal imbalances and found a prescription medication that helps my insomnia but is much less harsh than xanax. I cannot recommend Dr. Abrams highly enough. She is thoughtful, incredibly smart and compassionate. read more

I am honestly disappointed in my care from Dr. Rachel Abrams. I would have given her one-star, had it not been for her kindness and good bedside manner (she truly is a nice person). However, she (along with a large handful of doctors) failed to diagnose me with Lyme disease, causing me to suffer for an additional 2 years beyond the 3 years I'd suffered before that. I asked for a Lyme test, and she didn't want to order one because she didn't think I had it. Well, it turns out she was completely wrong, and I kick myself now for trusting her judgement. I expected about this much from your average doc who knows nothing about preventative / holistic health and complex chronic illnesses, but for all the praise and Ted Talks Dr. Abrams is so famous for, I really would have expected more from her. A waste of a lot of money (I had to pay out of pocket) and even worse, my condition worsened and I'm suffering due to her failure to accurately diagnose me. Nice person, but extremely overrated as a physician. read more

Dr. Abrams is the rare combination of MD and holistic doctor. Finding myself pre-diabetic, Dr. Abrams changed my diet and reviewed and changed my herbal supplements. Within 6 weeks my numbers were back in range and have stayed in range for several years. She does not just ask what supplement/meds you are taking, she asks that you bring in the supplements for her review. My traditional MD was impressed that I could change my numbers so quickly with change in diet and supplements and without traditional meds. Dr. Abrams discusses health issues, answers questions and provides literature and research on medical issues. This discourse, instead of a mandate, allows one to take control of their own health issues. I credit Dr. Abrams with my continued good health and recommend her highly to my friends. read more

I am a new patient of Dr. Abrams and I have nothing but positive feedback to offer: she is friendly and engaging, has a wonderful warm persona that puts you immediately at ease, and takes the time to really listen to your story. I found her to be extremely knowledgeable; this is the first doctor I've seen who I really feel confidence in, due to her holistic understanding of health and her ability to approach health challenges with insight and a comprehensive, preventative approach. I also love the Integrative Medicine philosophy, as I wholeheartedly believe that multiple health modalities working synergistically is the ideal method for reaching optimum health. I'm so glad I found Dr. Abrams and will be recommending her to everyone I know! read more

As a healthcare provider myself there is no one I trust more with my own care than Dr. Abrams. She is exactly what a physician should be: an amazing listener, concerned with prevention, and truly focused on treating the cause rather than just symptoms of disease and dysfunction. Not to mention, she is just a lovely human being; compassionate and humble and incredibly intelligent. Her integrative approach to healthcare gives her patients the best of both Western and holistic medicine. Perhaps, most importantly, her practice is designed so that she can actually spend time with you and develop the kind of doctor-patient relationship that is at the crux of quality healthcare. read more

I have been on thyroid medicine for over 20 years, but about 5 years ago my husband complained that I was always tired, plus I was having hair loss which was noticeable. My M.D., which was not Rachel Abrams, took some blood work and said everything was fine. Finally I found Dr. Abrams and she immediately noticed that the blood work was not fine. My T3 T4 seemed ok, but my TSH was doubling every year. She changed my thyroid meds. What a difference. Probably helped my marriage too. Why didn't my other doc notice the TSH? Rachel knows how to think outside the box. Love her as my doc. read more

My wife and I have been patients of Dr. Rachel Abrams since 2008. Because we have moved several times in the last few years we have had quite a few doctors, and Dr. Abrams stands out among them as one of the very best. Her medical skills include both western and eastern medical modalities, as well as her own intuitive insights. We have been well served by her and count it a real pricilege to be part of her medical family. Gene & Barbara Bullock-Wilson, Carmel Valley read more

I have known and used Dr. Abrams services for over 12 years. She is the future of medicine. Not only is she an experienced practicing MD, her holistic, nutritional and spiritual advice is by far the best. Dr. Abrams and her team of experts make Santa Cruz Integrative Medicine a one stop shop providing a relaxed open and deeply caring environment. If you are looking for advice on all around wellbeing, I highly recommend Dr. Abrams and her services. read more

Dr. Rachel is _smart_, thoughtful, joyful and compassionate, and she will direct these gifts fully toward you, the patient, and your health. She is an incredible doctor in her listening, her awareness, and her mystery-solving abilities. I can count on her solid mix of MD training with a holistic view: she is Board Certified in Family Medicine and in Integrative and Holistic Medicine. I cannot recommend her highly enough! read more

Dr. Abrams is one of the good ones in the medical industry. When you first meet with her she actually sits listens to you and takes a complete health history report. Her knowledge of eastern and western medicine combined makes her hard to beat. She is very knowledgeable and truly wants healthy patients which seems to be the opposite of medicine as usual. read more

Dr. Rachel Abrams is an excellent doctor. She is extremely knowledgeable, caring, and unique in her approach. She is open to whatever is needed to best help the patient and sees the whole patient, not just their symptoms. I highly recommend her. read more

Dr Rachel Abrams is one of the most caring Dr's I ever met. She is not after fixing the problem, she goes after to find out the cause of it. She also empower you to help yourself and heal yourself. I only had great experiences with her. read more

Dr. Abrams has been my physician for over a decade; I knew her before she began the Integrative Medicine Clinic. She is not only a brilliant medical doctor, but also a careful listener and compassionate person. I highly recommend her. read more

Dr. Abrams has helped me to regain my health and have a better quality of life. I look forward to my annual check-ups with my favorite doctor ever. read more