Diagnosis is 80% of the problem. You can go to nutritionist and doctors and they can hold your hand and tell you all these things but if they do not diagnose you scientifically then you're going nowhere. Dr. Hale is brilliant. It took over 20 years for other doctors to look at my thyroid and finally she fixed it. I cannot recommend her enough. Not only kind and intuitive but this doctor is smart. I highly recommend her. read more

Allow me to edit this review for the sake of accuracy. At the time of the 15 minute phone consultation, I had practically settled on the ND that I wanted to work with. I spoke briefly with Thalia and explained that I would likely not be in need of the services of her office. Her response was tantamount to explaining the purpose of a 15 minute consultation so as to not waste their time. Needless to say, I have found superb partners in my health. I am content that this partnership did not come to fruition. Oh and Thalia, thank you for your initial reply on yelp to my review. I too am glad that our collaboration did not come to be. Best of wishes to you and your practice. read more

Dr. Thalia is expensive for not moving the needle. A different practitioner moved the needle. Also, she didn't truly listen to me. I could go on. Would appreciate a small refund due to added stress and lack of results. read more

Dr. Thalia has been such a blessing in my life. I have been seeing her for close to two years and she has helped me tackle multiple issues from minor hormonal imbalances to a recurring war against candida overgrowth. She has been the ultimate resource with something feels like it is not right, and she has inspired by making me realize that making health a part of daily life will inevitably bring a happiness. She has made tackling my imbalances fun with little tips and tricks and lots of great recipes. I feel I have found a physician I can trust and Dr. Thalia has truly made me believe in Naturopathy and experience its power. read more

Dr. Thalia trained with me at the premier Naturopathic Medical school in the country (NCNM). She always always had a wonderful way connecting with her patients. In a time when we are loosing trust and connection with our physicians, Dr. Thalia shines above. I respect Dr. Thalia's common sense approach to getting to the root cause of ill health. She is one of the first doc's I call for insight when I need a second opinion on a difficult patient. read more

I went to see Thalia for postpartum related issues. I found her to be friendly but not very professional. She took blood the same day I went in and told me I'd need to return for the results and the prescription. I had just given birth to twins a couple months before and was very stressed, to say the least. After the blood results came in Thalia was adamant that I come in to discuss the diagnosis rather than discuss on the phone. This was fine but I told her I could only stay a short time because I had to get home to my babies, she said ok. When I got there and sat in her office she was digging through books looking for proper ways to diagnosis me, she wasn't ready for me at all and I had to sit there and watch her thumb through books to give me information that was pretty pointless since all she needed to do was write a few notes down before I came in, call in my prescription and let me me get back to my babies. My assumption is that she wanted the office visit dollars, which is fine but be ready for clients when they make the time to come in! I think she was really insensitive to the fact that a) I was postpartum and totally unhinged which I told her about btw, and b) unprofessional with the diagnosis. Her prescription did help but I wouldn't recommend her to any other mother going through the same thing. She doesn't or didn't have a clue about how stressful new motherhood is even though that's exactly why I was there. Hopefully she's gotten better at dealing with patients since I had my visit with her over 2 years ago. read more

Went see Dr Thalia 2 years ago. Referred by a friend. It was the best decision I made for my health and well being. I was feeling fatigued and what felt like complete burn out I needed to do something. I had been feeling this way for some time and felt I could not get my energy back. I consulted my regular GP and was prescribed anxiety medication. on my first visit to Dr Thalia she was very professional and easy going to chat with about my health issues. She ran all my bloods and does a whole range of tests specific to my issues. Its so good to have alternative medicine in my life and to have such a great Naturopathic..Thank You Dr Thalia.. read more

In my profession I have a lot of one on one client interactions and most days I get a handful of people personally referring me to service providers they love. Usually, even though I have the best intentions and completely take the recommendation seriously there just arent enough hours in the day to be able to follow up on them. But when a client told me about Dr.Thalia, he was so enthusiastic about the health results he was seeing after working with her that there was no way I was letting this one slip through the cracks. I was on the phone making an apt within the hour and its the best client referral Ive ever taken. I have a major insurance provider and am pretty accustomed to being in and out in thirty mins , usually sent to a pharmacy with a prescription in hand. So the first time I saw Dr.Thalia I could not believe how much time she was taking with me. It sounds like common sense maybe, but I remember thinking , this woman is acting like she cares. Like she *personally* cares about whether or not I get better. She is so patient and explains why you feel the way you do and how your body is reacting to your lifestyle and of course, what to change. But my absolute favorite thing about her is sense of humor and realistic outlook on how to balance her recommendations with the stuff you're just going to end up eating because it tastes good and may be worth a head or stomach ache the day. I love that. I can be pretty flakey when it comes to my own health unfortunately but I never feel judged or lectured when I need to start over on a diet or have to admit that Ive forgotten my supplements all week. She gets it and her only concern is getting me back on track without making me feel like a bad person for falling off the gluten wagon.....again =) If youre thinking about going to see her, just go. read more

Dr. Thalia has changed my life for the better in the past year. I have struggled with digestive issues for many years. I was given many acid reducing prescriptions which only made me sick. Dr. Thalia found many food allergies, balanced my hormones and eliminated yeast in my system. I am excellent health thanks to Dr. Thalia. She is compassionate, knowledgeable and willing to spend the time to find the source. I would recommend her as a health partner. read more

I worked with Dr. Farshchian for months in SF and got results! She was so friendly and intelligent. Overall a pleasure to work with and I would highly recommend her. She helped me set a diet plan and tracked my results in a way that worked for me. I have since moved to Boston and I still work with Thalia! read more

"I worked with Thalia for the care of my one year old son who was struggling with eczema, allergies, and digestive health issues. What stood out most for me about working with Thalia was how she conveys to her patients how much she genuinely cares about the people she sees . She goes above and beyond making you feel like you are more than just a patient. She showed this high level of caring in various ways. When taking my son's history, I noticed how attentive and thorough she was with the details. She was a good listener. She wanted to get down all the information so she could help. There was a plan given for my son and she gave me encouragement that we could do it. I remember her saying "how I was a good mom" as she gave me a hug. I was going through a hard time trying to get my son the help he needed and she was a positive energy during that challenging time. She would call me to follow up and see how things were going. She did this multiple times. She has a gift of working with people that makes her unique and a pleasure to work with." read more

Dr. Thalia is an extremely knowledgeable practitioner and a true professional. She has an evident passion and gift for her field, and genuinely cares about all those of whom she comes in contact. I have no reservations about granting Dr. Thalia Farshchian my highest recommendation. read more

Dr. Thalia has renewed my faith in medicine! From our first consultation I could feel that I was in passionate, caring, and well-studied hands. Dr. Thalia is thorough, insightful, and precise in her work. She is a rare find in the world of healthcare. Never before had a Doctor asked me such specific questions about my body, mind, and heart. Her ability to evaluate my health from a truly holistic standpoint was remarkable. She made herself more available than any Practitioner I've encountered as well as provided reliable resources and trusted referrals for anything my health goals required. A relocation on my part concluded our work together but now I feel as if we are old friends. Dr. Thalia Farshichian delivers the kind of care I would wish for my whole family! read more

As a fellow health and wellness professional, I value health above all else, for myself as well as my clients. Every time I feel like I'm missing a piece of the puzzle, I refer to Dr. Thalia and she works her magic and fixes someone to overcome hurdles. She is incredibly specific and effective at what she does and get absolutely amazing results. Literally. I can't recommend her highly enough. What she had done for me, my family, and my clients is invaluable. It has been a pleasure to work with, and be treated by her. read more

I've seen Dr. Thalia for intravenous nutritional therapy during a particularly stressful part of my life. I was impressed with the results of the plan we came up with together. She really went above and beyond what I expect out of a doctor. I would highly recommend her. read more

Dr. Thalia and I have been working together for two years and my health has completely transformed. I initially visited Dr. Thalia looking for help with what I thought might be allergy related issues and for help with the migraine headaches that I had suffered my entire life. Dr. Thalia helped identify food sensitivities and intolerances that were impacting my energy level, my digestive system and my weight. And, she worked to identify the root cause of my migraine headaches. Since we have been working together, my energy level and weight have returned to where they should be and I feel so much better. And, since she cracked the code on the migraine issue, I have been migraine free which I still can't believe as I write this review. Dr. Thalia has a very easy going style and she's quick with a tip, trick or reco to keep things interesting in a much more restricted food universe. She also has a fantastic sense of humor which really helps when working through complex and frustrating issues. Finally, Dr. Thalia makes is very easy to stay connected by making herself available via email, cell etc., a huge plus given my hectic schedule. read more

Even if you have wonderful medical doctors, Dr. Thalia will open up a whole new world of health and wellness. She has seemingly endless knowledge on natural ways to heal yourself, and they work very well too! She is so friendly, personable, and makes you feel at home when you're in her office. She treats you as a distinct individual, and works hard to ask the right questions, do minimal, but important tests, so that she can find the right answers for what works for you. If you want genuine, friendly, full-featured health care to solve your problems with simple solutions, she's without a doubt the best option! I'm so happy I found her! read more

Dr Thalia is very kind, easy to talk to and understanding. She goes straight to the point and brought us answers/new solutions for my husband's Crohn's disease - which was still not under control after 5 surgeries in 2.5 years. We completely lost hope and saw numerous doctors who could not help us due to the severity of the disease. Dr Thalia's versatility and wide knowledge proposed new tests, supplements and a complete and detailed new diet plan for us - which is working!!! We are seeing the light thanks to her and we are so glad that she is part of our lives. She also is so compassionate that she sent him a card for his birthday. She is the one who found the way to bring my husband's disease to remission and I am using her advice as well for a better life. Definitely the best doctor around. read more

I've seen 3 naturopaths in San Francisco, all with 5 star reviews, and none of them have compared to Dr. Thalia!!! She was incredibly through, looking at my symptoms from multiple angles before diagnosing me. She has a vast knowledge of both eastern and western medicine and came up with a treatment plan for me that blended the two (something I've struggled to find). I'm so happy to report that she was able to figure out what was causing my symptoms and correct what I've struggled with for years. I feel like a totally different person than when I first walked into her office 6 months ago! It also didn't cost me a fortune like previous practitioners have because she didn't just push a bunch of supplements on me, but really took the time to understand what was going on. I've seen her now at least 5x and every time I've also been so impressed with her office staff. The over all energy of the whole practice is very up beat, positive, and professional! read more

I highly recommend! I have been struggling with a hypo thyroid for several years. My GP had put my on medication that regulated the levels but I still had many symptoms, the worst being my hair falling out. After meeting with Dr. Farshchian, she ordered several blood tests that I had been trying to get my GP to order for years, as well as additional tests. Because of these tests we were able to discover that I had a specific type of hypo thyroid disease and treat it more effectively. Dr. Farshchian made appropriate changes so my "western" prescription and added natural supplements to my regime. For the first time in years my hair has grown back, i don't have to do weird parts to hide "bald spots" and its thick enough to wear a pony tail again! I am so glad that I went to her for assistance as I was starting to believe I would just end up bald (and I'm only 30!) read more

I am so grateful to have found Dr. Thalia!!! After a stressful period in my life, I started developing gut issues which progressively got worse. I saw 2 GI Dr's who wanted to put me on meds the rest of my life. I was "normal" up until this period, I have a very healthy lifestyle, and so this was beyond infuriating to have these doctors tell me to just take meds. I was losing hope, not my happy self, and had gone into hiding for a period because I felt so miserable. As soon as I saw Dr. Thalia I had hope! She was thorough with her questioning, was very cognizant and respectful of my financial constraints, and worked with me on a realistic treatment plan where I could feel successful in stages. I could email her with questions and she always got back to me in a timely manner. I did the proper tests to pin down what was happening, and once we knew we were able to treat it. I can happily say I am now back to my old self, feel amazing, and if things start to act up I have the tools and resources from Dr. Thalia to know how to get back on track. She is straight forward, tells it like it is, but when it comes to your health, don't you want that?!? She was able to piece things together, that other doctors could not, and I am so grateful to her for giving me my life back!!! Thank you Dr. Thalia!!!! read more

Dr. Thalia is unlike any doctor I've seen. When I first visited Dr. Thalia, I realized quickly how easy it is to have an open dialogue about my health concerns. Dr. Thalia has a warm personality which makes it easy to discuss any health issues and feel comfortable to learn how to improve one's diet. After several months of feeling drained & tired, I came to Dr. Thalia to see how a custom diet might give me back my energy and better weight management. I learned of food allergies I didn't know I had, thanks to Dr. Thalia. With this new learning, I've eliminated the foods that I'm sensitive to and have adjusted my diet to be rich in the nutrients my body needs. This did the trick and I'm happy to say, my energy has returned, my weight is controlled and I'm on the road to a much better me! :) Thank you, Dr. Thalia for your wisdom and guidance. While I ate healthy foods before, you educated me on the right ones for me, which helped immensely. I highly recommend Dr. Thalia for anyone who seeks a tailored health plan for his/her individual needs. read more

I am beyond grateful to have found Dr. Thalia. After many years of digestive distress (and many unsuccessful visits to other doctors), one visit to Dr. Thalia helped me immensely. She listened attentively, took copious notes, and explained very thoroughly the problem I was having and how to correct it. I am so happy to finally feel normal again! She's amazing. read more

I am so greatful and glad I made the decision to go see Dr. Thalia. I had a few things going on my thyroid and I had an ovary cyst. Its been a little over 4months I have been on a treatment plan and all my tests are looking great and no more cyst. I must igmit I trust Dr. Thalia more than I trust any Doctor. She is full of knowledge, answers all my questions and is delight to work with! I am thankful to her and appreciate what she has done for my health. read more

Dr. Thalia is a great resource and inspiration. Her and her staff are upbeat, professional and efficient. I've been living with a serious health condition for several years and finally decided to try a more Eastern and holistic approach to address my autoimmune disorder. (Western medicine is great at treating symptoms but not great at stopping or finding the root cause of them). With Dr. Thalia's help I've been able to pinpoint some main triggers for my flares and correct the underlying issue. It's been wonderful having such a supportive, intelligent and compassionate doctor who listens, takes the time to understand me as a whole person and offers great treatment and advice. I wish I had chosen this route so much earlier in my life! I've been seeing Dr. Thalia for about a year and am feeling much better physically, more in control of my health/ life, and hopeful that I can continue to live symptom free. I'm grateful for the useful knowledge regarding recipes as well, as I've become a much better cook! Since I am also in the health field, it is super important to take care of myself and I'm so glad Dr. Thalia has helped me do this. I highly recommend her. read more