Communication was very poor. Business comes first. Lack of compassion…read more Quite disappointed overall.

Lovely location, nice people and great classes…read more Although in the heart of Essex, finding parking in downtown was no problem at all. (Might be interesting to revisit the parking in summer to see if it's as easy) Essex Wellness Center has an office location on Main Street and a separate workout facility. A standard gym membership with 24 hour access is available for purchase as well as many different classes. I was a little hesitant about working out in Downtown Essex, as I normally feel really uptight in this town, but, This time of year is really quiet with mostly year round residents who are a little more mellow than the summer crowd. I tried a Yoga class with Belinda. It was held upstairs in a clean open room with high ceilings and interesting circular details, with full windows looking towards the water. The class was so relaxing that I didn't feel my body stressing at all. She had some great tips to help with my balance and posture. In fact I didn't think I had gotten much of a workout, until I got home and climbed my stairs. All my muscles were happily "worked." It really was masterful to feel so relaxed that I didn't even realize how much my body was working. My one complaint is I wish she did some corrections, rather than work on her own mat. Afterwards was an optional mediation class. This is open to the public at no charge, and is an amazing way for people to experience the Wellness Center. I'm looking forward to trying them again in the daytime so I can see the ocean while working out.

Dr. Kat Staal is down to earth, she listens, spends time, and you can truly tell she wants to help…read morerestore your health. She helped me when traditional medicine failed me and I will trust her with all other issues in the future. I'm finally starting to feel like myself again!

From the owner: Dr. Kaitlyn N. Staal is passionate about Biochemistry, Neurobiology/Neuroplasticity, Psychology,…read moreNutrition, Oncology, Craniosacral Therapy, Acupuncture and Qigong. She has observed that science-based healing and energy or spirit-based healing are equally profound and valid methods of rediscovering health. She focuses on both the physical and mental-emotional aspects of her patients and believes that one without the other is an incomplete picture of a patient's total well-being.

I was looking for an alternative to traditional western medicine…read more Dr. Mannng was it. Very thorough and extremely knowledgeable. Love her approach. Would highly recommend her if your looking for the naturopathic approach. #no more statins Regina Parillo East Haven, Ct. 06512

Dr. Manning has made a significant difference in my life/health. As a person who struggled with…read moreAsthma, allergies, thyroid disease, and several other ailments, I now feel in control of my body and my health for the first time in my life. I am training for a marathon, a feat I never thought possible. Thank you Dr. Manning!

I come here to see Dr. Kane…read more He is very professional with his approach and explains thoroughly the bodily functions that were unknown to me. He takes the time and care to treat me through an holistic approach to aid my body maintain homeostasis. There is a naturopathic pharmacy on site for all of your needs

I just got off the phone with the receptionist, and unfortunately, it was an incredibly…read moredisappointing experience. She was extremely rude and repeatedly cut me off while I was trying to explain the reason for my call. I mentioned that I had been a previous patient of an APRN who worked there years ago. Before I could continue, she abruptly cut me off to say, "We don't do prescriptions here." I replied that I wasn't calling about prescriptions, but she still insisted, in a dismissive tone, "Well, I'm just letting you know because the APRN was able to do that." I repeated that prescriptions were not why I was calling. I explained that I was looking for a PCP with a holistic approach and wanted to know whether my insurance would be compatible, attempted to explain about my insurance. Again, she cut me off, saying, "We're not a PCP and don't sign off on anything for insurance." Once more, this was not what I was asking. I finally had to say, "If you let me explain, I'd appreciate it." But at that point, I told her that if this was the experience I was receiving over the phone, I would take my family and myself elsewhere. This was honestly shocking. I'm sure many of the other employees are wonderful, and I was looking forward to the possibility of becoming a patient again. However, this interaction alone completely changed my mind. Because of her behavior, I will absolutely be looking elsewhere for care.

If you're considering working with Dr. Cynthia Kempinski I highly recommend starting with the…read morerecommended lab work and lab review. I am a skeptical person and I have had annual labs done with my PCP for years. I assure you the information, analysis, and explanation is like nothing you've had with even a great Physician. The level of expertise and knowledge I experienced with Dr. Kempinski was undeniable. I never felt like I was being "sold" she simply presented the data and I knew I was with an expert and the recommendations she made for my protocol were custom for my needs based on my labs and medical history. I am 7 weeks into my protocol and my results are undeniable. I am feeling better than I have in years. I'm excited to see the comparison labs and data. If you're considering please take the first step and review your labs with Dr. Kempinski!

A year ago, I had a decision to make: would I keep my appointment with that Minnesota bastion of…read moremedical diagnostics (you know the one--the name is synonymous with the best medical care available)? Or would I choose the leap of faith that led me to The Kempinski Clinic? After months of investigation, I was exhausted with researching case studies, with reading every book I could find, with feeling certain that I was dying, with being told by neurologists that I was simply (1) fat, and (2) crazy. So in the end, it had come down to this choice: would I submit myself to another round of scans and tests in the interest of finding a definitive label for my illness, after which the doctors would still bombard my system with the same frightening drugs they were already recommending? Or would I be brave enough to open my mind to a different approach, a treatment which involved retraining my brain to compensate for my physical deficits and realigning my nutrition to support health instead of illness? I won't tell you it was an easy decision: I was raised to believe that the MD degree was as close to God as it was possible to get, and that was a mindset hard to overcome. And yes, even though I'd read virtually everything there was to read about it and the efficacy of it was illustrated in those readings time and again, still the concept of neuroplasticity and brain training sounded to me a little bit like hoodoo. But here's the thing: I truly believed I was dying. I could not lift my arms to wash my own hair. The trip to my mailbox was a Herculean task. I was Googling wheelchair ramps and mechanized stair-climbing chairs. I was terrified. And I did not have enough time, money, or energy to seek both treatment options. I had to choose. Obviously, because I am here, because you are reading this, you already know I chose the Kempinski approach. It was a difficult process, and the work was challenging, and it wasn't in any way either cheap or inexpensive (and yes, there is a difference). And it gave me my life back. And I will never be able to adequately express my gratitude for the choice I made and the priceless care I have received since. Fast forward: one year after my initial round of treatment, I was still a new person. I was no longer nutritionally and metabolically bankrupt. I had fully regained my balance and my energy and my health and my intellect. Gone was the nausea, the headache, the crippling feeling of brain fog that, for a person who prided herself on her intelligence, was perhaps the most debilitating symptom of all. I actually laughed one day when I stumbled across my long-ago Google search for an automated staircase chair. Then...something happened. It was random, it was a fluke, it was a simple errant movement that once again triggered the crippling vertigo. I hadn't anticipated it, I didn't see it coming. It just happened. And I panicked. Within a month the neurological symptoms had returned with a vengeance, and once again I was terrified. But here's the important part of this lesson: thanks to the year I had just spent under Dr. K's guidance, I was now stronger than I had been before. I was nutritionally sound. My blood chemistry and gut health was balanced and working in my favor, not against me. And so, when I returned to the clinic expecting the worst, what I got instead was the best: not the start-from-square-one course of treatment I had been expecting, but instead a fine-tuning of my already competent system. Within the week I felt myself again, strong and repaired and ready to take on anything life threw at me. I am not in any way a religious person, and yet I know this one thing for sure: all it takes to make yourself well is knowledge, and willingness, and some pretty hard work, and a leap of faith. Whatever faith you happen to have will work just fine. Just leap.

My family recently made the switch to a more holistic, organic way of living. Krystal's knowledge…read moreand willingness to support me (and my entire family) made our transition much easier. We, with Krystal's guidance to proper nutrition and supplements, are living healthier happier lives. Her vast knowledge of everything from gut health, to mental health is extraordinary. You can tell that Krystal has taken the time, and devoted her life to living this way, and helping others to live this way. Krystal is always there to answer questions, share knowledge, and give the tools needed to succeed. Without Krystal I would not have had the knowledge or confidence to make the switch to a healthier, happier, more informed lifestyle. Thank you so much Krystal, from my bottom of my heart!

I just want to say that Krystal opened up my heart during my last Facial. I wasn't sure about the…read moreReiki part of it and quite frankly was a little skeptical. I had a couple facials before and always felt refreshed and invigorated. Of course my face and skin felt great! This time was different. After the session, I started sharing a lot of things I had kept pent up and didn't even realize it. I had a good cry with her and couldn't believe what had just transpired. I went home feeling great and like a big weight had been lifted. I am no longer a skeptic and would highly recommend Krystal for a facial like no other. Who knows what might transpire?

Nicole has helped me immensely so far on my journey to a better, healthier life! She approaches my…read morechallenges with a team-oriented approach effort and works with me to figure out what will work best and be most helpful. I'm looking forward to continuing working with Nicole and seeing things continue to improve!

Dr Klughers i think is probably the best naturopathic physician in CT! Every time I meet with her,…read moreI am amazed by her knowledge. I come at her with every single question from a bunch of videos & news articles I read, and just genuine curiosity and she is able to answer them all with the knowledge she has from both her medical and natural experience. She is also very kind and open to answering any question, no matter how silly, and responds quickly to my messages through her online portal as well. Through working with her the past year, I was able to get off medication and live life through food medicine. Although we still have tons of work ahead of us, I am happy with the amount of progress we've done so far and can see us moving in the right direction as far as my health goes.