Physician Assistant (PA) Patel has been my primary care coordinator and has done a great job in identifying my medical issue as well as developing a comprehensive treatment plan. Henry, the nurse in the IV Center, is the best! I always appreciate his kind demeanor as well as his attention to detail during my visits at the IV center. read more

I did not care for the monthly fess for services I don't need like nutrition services. I simply wanted a hormone replacement doctor. The phone conversations were rude and seemed to be a expensive cookie cutter program regardless of what labs you already had recently done. Left a bad taste in my mouth. I wouldn't risk $1000 plus $300 a month for any doctors just to balance hormones. read more

Dr. Faraj is an outstanding doctor and human being. I appreciate that he sees me as an individual and understands the importance of honoring the "Inner Physician" which resides in us all. There is room for my opinions and my intuition when it comes to developing strategies to address my healthcare issues and concerns. Many doctors I have encountered in the past have what I refer to as the "God complex"......not the case with Dr. Faraj. Although he is extremely knowledgable he is also humble and listens to new ideas and acknowledges new technology with an open mind. To sum it up....he's the perfect physician for someone like me who likes to take an active role in my care. If you are seeking a new medical care provider.....seriously consider Dr. Faraj.....he is not only an outstanding professional....he also has a beautiful heart and is most respectful. I would also like to add that the practice as a whole is outstanding......I have had very positive experiences with the front desk staff as well as the medical practitioners.....Linda, RN is amazing...and of course Harley who runs the supplement store. I have found that all staff considers the welfare of the patients. read more

I thank God for the day I found Dr. Cyndee Mitchell at the Tustin Longevity Center. She's the most knowledgeable, patient focused doctor I have ever known and I have gone to many specialists during my 14 years of hormonal health issues who worsened my problems and health and charged a fortune. Dr. Mitchell has brought me back to great health and vitality in less than one month. She pays close attention to follow up and alternative healthy solutions. Dr. Mitchell reviews test results and immediately contacts you with changes to your health plan if necessary. I've never had this from any other Doctor's office. She's brilliant, organized and a true healer. What a coincidence that the acronym for Tustin Longevity Center Is TLC because tender loving care is exactly what one receives from this wonderful doctor and staff. read more

Love Dr. Ellithorpe, she's the best. As far as the supplement store, I used to order everything from them till they changed the Free Shipping to $10.00 under $200 order. It used to be free if you spent $100. Every month I ordered over $100 worth of supplements. Now I get most from Mother's or from Amazon. I only order three products from TLC. I waited for their holiday 10% off Labor Day but they have now taken that away!! But they reminded us that if you ordered over $200 you would get Free Shipping! Wow! read more

I have been going to TLC for 15 years and see both Dr. Rita Ellithorpe and Dr. Cynthia Mitchell. Just not enough room here to give them enough raves for their high quality treatment. Dr. Ellithorpe is the most humble, hardworking, compassionate doctor I have ever met. Dr. Mitchell is so gentle and kind--my favorite GYN ever & I've seen many over the years. Don't mind waiting a few extra minutes, if necessary, as I know that when it's my turn with the doctor, my appointment won't be rushed. TLC doctors spend much longer with each patient than any other doctor I've been to, for the same fee as doctors who spend only a couple of minutes with each patient. TLC gets some difficult cases, so sometimes it's necessary for a doctor to spend a bit of extra time with those patients. One should have some compassion (and patience) for such individuals in need. Read a magazine. I like buying my supplements from TLC as I know they are of the highest quality and correct for me. They do a lot of research to ensure this. (Who knows the quality of Internet and off the shelf products?) One supplement I started taking 15 years ago finally came to the attention of the general population and other doctors about five years ago. TLC is all about the science. They are ahead of other medical practitioners as they do a tremendous amount of research and study. It's not surprising to read one person's comment that another doctor did not see the importance of a particular supplement. Just check back with them in five or ten years. TLC is a very busy medical group so you'll need to wait to get an appointment. Best to make your 'next' appointment while there. The TLC staff is very caring and they work hard to accommodate. Chatting with other patients, I've only heard very positive comments. It's interesting to hear how TLC has improved other's health too. Some say that the TLC doctors are a godsend--just when they'd almost lost hope. read more

Dr. Kaur is wonderful! I have seen Dr. Faraj and Dr. Mitchell too. If you are looking for a sincere, caring staff who balances the Western and Eastern philosophies- look no further. I am not looking to mask my illnesses with pills, but try to get to the root cause and cure through holistic approaches, yet not discounting the time for Western cures. They blend the two. read more

I have brought my teenage daughter here twice concerning some heath issues she was having. Our first time there was a full hour one on one going over everything happening and her history. The PA was thorough and made several recommendations along with a blood panel. Soon after making some recommended diet changes and recommended supplements my daughters health has drastically improved. She is no longer having the problem she had and is feeling healthier and more energetic. Everyone in the office that I had interactions with were kind and helpful. I am thankful to have found a doctors office that gave us the experience of really listening, being informed and taking a holistic approach to health. I plan to go back if any health problems arise in my family. read more

I love Dr Ellithorpe and the Tustin Longevity Center! You are given time and attention and she addresses and treats root causes, bringing wellness! She is kind and honest. I have been seeing her for about a year now. read more

I have been a patient of Dr. Ellithorpe for years. She is brilliant, kind, professional and the best combination of functional, natural and medical medicine you can find. Dr. Ellithorpe take it two steps further, not only to treat, but to find the cause of the problem and then tells you how to prevent it. I wouldn't go anywhere else. read more

Dr. Ellithorpe has been my Doctor for 25 years. She is a Godsend. She is the epitome and definition of what a Doctor and healer should be. As soon as you meet her you know that your health and best interests are of the utmost importance to her. She is professional, kind, caring, thorough and true to the commitment that she has made to medicine and her patients. To say she goes above and beyond the call of duty is an understatement. She truly cares and that means so very much to someone like myself that has serious health issues. She gives me hope and the confidence that I can push forward to wellness. I am so very grateful to her. There are not good enough words express my gratitude. As an aside her support staff are always kind, courteous and helpful too. read more

I was referred to Dr. Faraj by someone who had gone from doctor to doctor trying to find out the cause of her mysterious, debilitating symptoms. She had been told her illness was psychosomatic, as women often are when conventional doctors are unable to diagnose them. After landing in the hospital twice, and given many drugs that didn't help but actually made her feel worse, she heard about TLC and Dr. Faraj. After going through meticulous testing and evaluation of her symptoms and history, she was diagnosed with Epstein Barr and successfully treated with a comprehensive regimen that included special diet, vitamin IVs, chelations and supplements to build her immune system. After just two months she was back on her feet and feeling better than ever. Her story convinced me to see Dr. Faraj in the hopes that he could help me recover from chronic IBS-C, decades-long pelvic and abdominal pain and a number of other health issues. I am just beginning to work with him, but based on my initial lengthy visit in which he listened very attentively to my story, his dietary recommendations and suggestions for much more thorough blood testing (yet to be completed but so much more detailed than I've had before), I am hopeful that I can recover from over 30 years of autoimmune disorders. I'm looking forward to being a recovery testimonial, instead of another "failure," which has been my history because my case is so complex. I found Dr. Faraj and the entire staff to be impressively knowledgable, compassionate and highly professional, and look forward to a long-term relationship with this amazing, holistic clinic. Shelley Ervin read more

I can't give it lower stars otherwise I would: this place is all about getting your money!! Everything they do, everything they say that will 'help your health' is just to help their pockets! Avoid at all costs...literally! The nurses try to sell you chelation treatments, without knowing your medical background, the dr is with you for minutes before sending you off for lab work that you later get billed hundreds of dollars for. Customer experience is a big fat 0. read more

I've been a patient of Dr.Cyndee Mitchell for over 10 years and have always found her to be an utmost professional who has the rare ability to listen to your needs and respond accordingly. I use bio-identical hormones that, depending on my symptoms and personal choices, have been adjusted many times over the years. She really listens to you! During a very stressful time when I thought I may need a hysterectomy Dr. Mitchell was available to me over the weekend by phone, texting and answering questions and supporting me in a way no other doctor ever has. I so appreciate her kindness and commitment to her patients and count myself as a lifer with this wonderful doctor. p.s. I have never waited more than a few minutes for my appt. read more

I have been going to this office for about two years now. Dr. Meric and Dr. Mitchell both have been wonderful. The staff are amazing as well. Very professional and friendly. I have been seeing Dr. Meric on a regular basis and I can not say enough good things about her. She is very thorough and gives you her undivided attention in discussing any concerns you may have. Dr. Meric is one of a kind and I am so grateful to have found her. read more

Dr Ellithorpe is great! I suffer from autoimmune problems. In four months of treatment I lost twenty pounds, cut my inflammation markers by over 75%, and now my thyroid antibodies are non-existent. Plus I have way more energy! read more

Dr Ellithorpe and her staff are a true blessing. Your not rushed with your Dr visit at all!! She takes time going over everything with you, your diagnostics your lab/test results. Dr is a holistic Dr so therefore you will be given the truth and nothing but the truth! Most Dr are to treat TLC is toCURE!! read more

I did several hours of research before I selected TLC as my primary care and gynecological provider. I wanted to try integrative medicine and this seemed like a great option. I saw both Dr. Mitchell and Dr. Meric for over a year. Initially, I was very happy with the care provided. I received full 30 minute appointments and what I thought was individualized care. My satisfaction disintegrated rapidly. Dr. Meric faced her computer the majority of the time for each appointment. Despite having my chart in front of her, she always seemed to forget who I was and what my health needs/ concerns were. She also continued to recommend that I buy the very expensive supplements that they sell on site. Each time I went, I needed to add a new supplement because "new research came out" proving that this new type of supplement was much better. Interestingly, I am a scientist and a health provider myself, so I checked on PubMed and other health science databases and found nothing to verify her claims. I was also encouraged to radically change my diet to eating one protein, two vegetables, and one type of nut for all meals each day as I was considered "pre-diabetic." This has since been debunked by my new doctor. My husband shared this diet issue with a colleague and she began laughing as both she and several of her (very fit) friends formerly went to TLC and were told they were pre-diabetic and needed to take the expensive supplements and change their diets too. When I went back to Dr. Mitchell for a follow-up test after my annual, she sat me down in her office to discuss sensitive medical issues and promptly began snacking on a package of almonds. I couldn't believe that she was telling me medical results with a mouthful of food. Seriously, what the hell? The final straw occurred when the office abysmally handled my change in insurance. I bought a very good, and subsequently very expensive, Blue Cross PPO plan only after I called TLC and confirmed that they would be able to take it. I gave them my new insurance immediately to assure continuity of care. After I found out I was pregnant, I had a ton of lab work done at Dr. Meric's recommendation and was given a quote up front for the total costs. Imagine my surprise when I started receiving bills for thousands of dollars above the quoted amount. Thank goodness I save all of my medical paperwork including that form with the quoted prices. After calling their office and their billing services several times with no results, I finally walked into their office and talked with the office manager, Ryan. Despite my having given my new insurance information to both the front office staff and their billing services representative, they were continuing to bill my old insurance. Ryan also surprised me by sharing TLC could no longer take my insurance as it fell under Covered California and they were dropped from their panel. I asked him to check again as I didn't think my new plan was Covered CA. He assured he would handle everything and that I wouldn't be responsible for the overage in the bills. I had my last appointment with Dr. Meric that day. I started crying out of frustration in her office. She apologized for the insurance mistakes, claimed that insurance issues were "not her area" and then, despite being told this was our last appointment, began telling me that I should still continue buying their supplements and that I should add some new ones to my already ridiculous vitamin regimen. I was crying in her office and she was still hocking supplements at me. So, I asked my new OBGYN about these supplements.. She informed me that most of it was garbage and to stop. In fact, one of the supplements was high in vitamin A which can potentially cause prenatal harm to my growing baby. WTF. My OBGYN told me not to worry too much, but that she was surprised and concerned that a doctor would knowingly recommend a pregnant woman take something so high in Vitamin A. In the past month, I received several more bills from the lab companies they use because TLC never called them to rectify the billing situation. I ended up calling them myself and giving them my new insurance info. Suddenly, I was only asked to pay the manageable co-pay. So, 2 months after Ryan assured me that the office would take care of the billing and waive any fees I was assured (in writing) would be covered, I received another f***ing bill for $500 because the services from JUNE and JULY were not covered by my insurance. I called both the TLC office and the biller this week and did not hear back for 2 days. I called this morning and informed the front desk that the next correspondence would be from my attorney. I got a call back 5 minutes later. Apparently, their incompetent office continued to bill my old insurance. Again. Oh, and the kicker, I confirmed that my insurance is NOT covered California and that they can take my plan. Fat chance, I am never going back there again. read more

I need to revise my previous rating and downgrade them further.....after everything I explained in my first review, I finally had an appt. booked 2 months out. At the 4 week point I needed to book a flight on the day of my appt and called to move it.....I was told another 2 month wait of course. I explained that I had been waiting for months and needed to see her before I left the country and Stacy said she would look further into the schedule and call me right back, same day. Did I hear back that day? Of course not..... Did I hear back the next day or any other day since? Absolutely not. And I trust I never will. The level of incompetence and poor service there is beyond description. I will now be looking for a new doctor elsewhere and advise others to do as well. read more

Our family is so grateful for TLC. A friend told me about them 10 years ago when I had mentioned that we were seeking out a doctor who prevents disease vs. just treating it with medications. It takes a lot of work to get our bodies in a healthy state with years of damage so I understood that it would take a while to have optimal health. Dr. Ellithorpe is like family to us. You just don't find caring doctors like that often. read more

I went to my first visit with Dr. Mitchell recently at the Tustin Longevity Center, and she was wonderful! I experienced her genuine care and concern for my questions and of course my general health. The staff at the front counter are also super friendly and even when calling in, they are super helpful! I'm glad I chose this office! :) read more

Dr. Janel Meric is very knowledgeable about proactive women's health, hormones, thyroid. She does a thorough job with lab reviews and supplying correct medications. I am confident my health is in good hands and enjoy her kind and professional approach. read more

I absolutely love the TLC facility including Dr. Cyndee Mitchell, the front office staff, phebotomist (sweet girl whose name I have forgotten) and supplement store staff. It is difficult to find an MD who is an expert in both eastern and western medicine. However I feel Dr Mitchell has a solid grasp on both arenas and can provide educated referrals for both holistic and traditional approaches to symptoms. Thank you. I am grateful to have found your facility. read more

Dr. Mitchel is great! She is kind, considerate and understanding. I would highly recommend her to anyone who wants a doctor that looks at the overall picture. She has followed up with me via phone several times. The last call being today (months after I last saw her) to follow up. Very kind and competent person! read more

The doctors at TLC are so through and their understanding of health exceeds the average doctor. I was having issues with food allergies, fatigue, etc... and my regular doctors were unable to help me. TLC's doctors provided me with solutions so quickly. I've made their recommendations part of my lifestyle and I feel healthier than ever before. I highly recommend TLC!! read more

Refreshing vibes, positive energy, and a bright knowledgeable staff make this facility stand out above the others in the field! Every time I come into this office I feel so welcomed by the front staff. Can't rave about it enough. Keep up the great work TLC, you guys have done so much for me. read more

Tustin Longevity Center is an example of how healthcare should be. These Doctors go out of there way to diagnose and then treat naturally (if possible) and only use prescriptions if absolutely necessary. Dr. Ellithorpe resolved numerous health issues I was suffering from within 3 months while other Doctors I had seen over a 2 year period could not. I saw her do the same thing with my husband and my Mother. She is the most knowledgeable and caring Doctor I've known and I HIGHLY RECOMMEND her and the other Doctors at this center. read more

I have been to this office several times and the quality of care I received exceeded my expectations. The staff is friendly and efficient and the doctors (I have seen Dr Mitchell for gynocology and Dr Ellithorpe as a primary physician) are very helpful and knowledgable, answering all my questions. In addition, its nice to see a doctor that can communicate on a personal level. I was well cared for and will go back! read more

I went and saw Dr. Faraj. TLC has a very personable staff. They truly care about your overall health not just trying to move bodies through. I appreciate the whole staff and all that they do. I would highly recommend TLC and the staff of doctors they have to anyone looking to get healthy and try a more wholistic approach and how you get and stay healthy. read more

I wanted to post an update. I was able to have my account adjusted, thus I ended up with lab fees only. I appreciated the concession they made and their apology. They promise to be more transparent with clients about costs from the beginning, and that was my goal. read more

Dr. Faraj really goes out of his way to make sure you are getting taken care of as his patient. He is personable and kind in his demeanor and also very knowledgeable and passionate about holistic health care. He works hard to get answers to health problems that most doctors would never think twice about. He listens and takes his time explaining things to make his patients feel at ease. I will never go anywhere else! read more

Dr. Faraj is a rockstar. He's a great guy, family man, and cares about the welfare of others.

I am a BIG fan of the comprehensive physical exam and holistic approach. I am apprehensive to blindly follow holistic health centers however after receiving care at TLC for major stomach issues I feel confident in the approach taken by the center. Also, the front staff was friendly and super helpful. I've referred a few friends here and they've come back with good reviews! read more

Dr. Kaur is excellent. She is warm and always very professional. I've had to get blood work down a couple times. I really hate needles and the nurse that took my blood was great; she talked to me the entire time and I hardly felt a thing! The office is clean and inviting and I rarely have to wait longer than 10 or 15 minutes. read more

If you are looking for a Dr. that makes you feel like you are an inconvenience, talks down to you, rushes through your appt., makes assumptions about your prior health care, does not listen fully to your concerns then Dr. Mitchell is the Dr. for you. As you can see I was very disappointed with my experience and walked away in tears. I am very well educated and very much educated in my own health history. If I can help 1 person not go to her I have done my job. read more

This review is not so much of Dr. Mitchell who was my doctor, but of the Tustin Longevity Center itself. I had been going to Dr. Mitchell for a few years so I thought of myself as an established patient. I usually go for annual exams since this is the extent of my needs. However, this July a medical condition came up where I needed to see a doctor immediately. I called the office, explained my situation (which included serious concerns) and tried to schedule an appointment. I was offered an appointment in October (!!). Really? Is this how you care for urgent concerns? I was very surprised and tried to explain that I needed to see a doctor with an urgent need. No. The first appointment was in October. I was not offered to talk to the nurse or the doctor. I was not offered to see anyone else. I was just informed that the first available was in October. I informed the receptionist that October was not acceptable and that I will be looking for another physician. Of note, usually information about urgent needs is passed on to the doctor and the doctor calls back to see if the patient is ok (alive maybe?). Not with this practice. They could not care less. Obviously, I found another doctor at another practice who saw me within that week. However, after that, between August and March, I received upwards of 5 text messages and automatic phone call reminders from the Tustin Longevity Center telling me that I was overdue for an annual check up and to call and schedule. Seriously? We as patients try to establish a relationship with a physician to have a practice to go to in cases of urgent need, so that we don't have to go to the emergency room. If you are this overcommitted that you cannot see your established patients, then what is the point? I am now with another very caring practice that always is there for me. Do you want to be with a practice where there is no way to see a doctor when you need that? The time is best spent in trying to establish a relationship with a clinic that will be there for you when you need them. read more

I had my first appointment with Dr. Walid Faraj yesterday. He was definitely a breath of fresh air after all the countless specialists I have seen about my condition. He certainly cares about his patients and he did his best to keep the cost down. Even the specialized blood test he recommends I understand the reasoning. He also gave me his perspective and interpretation of previous blood work I had done by my other doctors. I found that to be helpful. For the most part we agreed on a lot. I think the only thing we had differences on was diet. But I'm okay with that. I'm a pretty health conscious person. I do a lot of research on nutrition, health, and things of that nature. I also work in the fitness industry so I stay pretty active. But I'm glad we didn't agree on everything since that certainly allows me to expand my knowledge on something that might be beneficial. He did explain the reasoning for the diet plan he recommended and how it could help me. I will definitely be back. So to sum up how I feel my appointment went. Not only did I leave feeling reassured that I'm on the right path to healing I also left with new approaches to try and do some research on. I am very grateful I found this place. read more

I am very greatful to have found this center! I have been a patient for 3 years, along with my daughters and we appreciate the doctors knowledge, professionalism and the results. read more

I have been going to this practice to see Dr Rita Ellithorpe since 2009 and This office has exceptional customer Service, Extremely Friendly. I would highly recommend this office to everyone I know. They really care about your health. The care that you get from these providers is exceptional. read more

Dr Meric is wonderful. Going on bioidenticals changed my life! But TLC is not just about hormones but overall health.