Functional Medicine SF

Still loving this Dr!
I don’t usually post twice but I wish she could clone herself so more people could enjoy feeling good in our lovely community. She is simply the best. 3 years later, I still go to her and she in depth checks biomarkers and stats. Couldn’t be more grateful.
It’s maddening that insurance doesn’t help us pay for getting to a cure but instead pays for symptom managing pills that keep us sick longer to be a better «client.» Functional Medicine Drs are in high demand for a reason and are often expensive due to their high demand and limited slots.
If you want to get better, this is a no brainer. Get to the root, stop bandaiding symptoms. Start feeling good. No need for pain pills if we sort out the cause of the inflammation.
Can’t say enough good things about this Dr, this movement, and this perspective on medicine.

Dr. Stephanie Daniel is truly a top-​notch physician. I’ve been on a super fun doctor-​hopping tour in a effort to unearth the cause of my chronic fatigue, and after years of struggling (while simultaneously working and maintaining a full-​time college schedule), I was finally fortunate enough to find Dr. Daniel. Suffice it to say, if I were to compare the collective knowledge of every doctor I’ve previously seen (which easily exceeds 20), and compare it to that of Dr. Daniel’s, she would single-​handedly put these doctors to shame. I’m not generally one to make broad, sweeping statements; however, I am confident Dr. Daniel is infinitely more skillful than any doctor you’ve seen before. If you’re someone struggling with a challenging chronic health issue, do yourself a favor and make an appointment. That said, even if your needs are more basic, Dr. Daniel is an extremely well-​rounded functional medicine provider who can help with anything from diet and lifestyle changes to hormone and neurotransmitter optimization. Thank you so much, Dr. Daniel!

Dr. Stephanie’s practice and functional medicine approach was exactly what I needed to get to the root of my auto-​immune diagnosis/​response. I was feeling sad and discouraged by a sentence of steroid use to treat my symptoms when I happened upon Dr. Stephanie’s website. I feel like the stars aligned and I was able to meet with her, take her advice and follow her recommendations. I am feeling happier and healthier than ever before and am so excited to continue my journey of healing with Dr. Stephanie guiding me. Functional/​integrative medicine is THE WAY TO GO. Give it a shot, you won’t be disappointed. Thank you Doctor!

I really needed help with my health concerns that my primary physician could not address. I needed an alternative point of view and was pleased to discover Dr. Stephanie Daniel’s Intuitive-​Functional health care approach. After a simple blood test I find that at my middle age I am allergic to wheat and dairy products! Where did this come from! Dr. Daniel explains to you how there are alternative sources other than prescribed medicines to help people feel better. I now have more energy. I am not depressed. I am not laying on my couch anymore. I FEEL better! Dr. Daniel’s approach to health care is not «holistic» …it’s functional … what natural ingredients can help me and what types of ingredients put in processed foods are hurting me. What an eye opener! I had to pay the upfront cost of my appointment and lab work. Then I submitted my insurance’s general reimbursement form to my insurance with the bill and my insurance covered 70% because Dr. Daniel was out of my network. It was worth it. Dr. Daniel did change how I feel everyday, which is a good feeling. I feel happier too, because I feel better on the inside. It’s a process… one initial visit, then a visit after the lab work results came in to discuss how to move forward with my personal nutrition program, then a few follow up appointments if I’d like them. Thank you Dr. Daniel.

I’ve never written a Unilocal review before, but feel compelled to so here. Dr. Daniel may very well be knowledgable, have a good approach, and be a good diagnostician. But I believe she is first and foremost a business woman. It’s a shame that our current medical system does not support functional medicine and we are forced to go outside traditional insurance plans to get this kind of treatment. My experience with her was that she prioritized expanding her practice over giving me thoughtful and quality care and information. As a result, I felt that I was being extorted into paying her to get more and better information about a condition that she had diagnosed. If you have infinite financial resources, Dr. Daniel may be fine for you. But I found her medical «boutique» very frustrating.

Functional medicine is truly how medicine should be practiced. Gone should be the days of treating the symptoms and not the causes. Dr Daniel is just what i was looking for. She spends ample time with you, getting to know all about you — which I think is greatly missing from Western Medicine — we are not just our symptoms, but we are a whole person. The tools and suggestions she provided were not only do-​able, but they made sense. She runs tests that a traditional doctor won’t think of looking at to get to the source of your symptoms. I felt better within a week of our visit. I am a integrative rehab physical therapist and I plan on referring over my patients – what a great find! Thank you Dr Stephanie!

FEELING SO GOOD!
I have been sick for as long as I can remember, and I had been in critical pain for about 4.5 years when I first found Dr. Stephanie!
I was barely able to handle my day to day life and I was afraid that what all the other doctors were saying was true: that I had a pain disorder and there was nothing more they could do but give me pain killers and anti-​depressants to manage it.
I saw Dr. Stephanie for the first time about 6 months ago, and for the last month I’ve felt better than I have in my ENTIRE life. She helped me take deeper steps to treat my endometriosis and discovered an undiagnosed thyroid condition, plus we tackled some other holistic issues that helped me heal. The results are unimaginable. I feel amazing!
She is intuitive, caring and efficient. She listens and keeps digging to find the right answers.
I was ready to give up! She saved my sanity and gave me back my life. Best decision I have ever made!

Dr. Daniel is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to sleeping, feeling, thinking for we ladies. I came to her with frustration for strictly traditional medicine’s habit of looking only to mask symptoms, not addressing the root of the problem. And not with synthetic hormones and big pharma solutions only, but as well with natural supplements and food as medicine. She had a knowledgeable and well researched answer to every question I had about how to sleep and feel better through endocrinology. And her approach was balanced, incorporating traditional medicine here with alternative solutions there. I’ll report back on the results of her recommendations but I am very optimistic. Thank you Dr. Daniel. I am so glad you pursued this line of work and are forging a trail in women’s health.

I happened to walk by Dr. Daniel’s office and saw her A-​frame sign on the sidewalk. I’ve never before chosen a health provider without getting referrals but my intuition told me to go with it and I’m very lucky that I did. I’d been completely defeated about my inability to lose weight despite eating very well and exercising.
Via blood tests, Dr. Daniel identified a number of imbalances that my regular docs did not and could not, because of the traditional way they practice. (And I’m grateful for that kind of healthcare, which is fantastic for acute, specific conditions, e.g., cancer, but not, as I have found, for total body, interrelated and inchoate complaints, e.g., low energy.) Just a couple of my imbalances were the ineffectiveness of the thyroid and estrogen medications I had been on. Dr. Daniel fixed the types and dosage. Even a good calorie is not just a calorie when your chemicals are out of whack.
My experience has shown me that my mind and body are really my mindbody — completely intertwined. My thoughts are dramatically different when my chemistry is different. Spiritual explorations, personal growth work, therapy, social bonds, nutrition, exercise — I have experienced all of these as compromised when my very cells are compromised. Dr. Daniel has that cellular, whole body approach.

In the ever evolving healthcare industry it is great to know there are medical doctors like Dr. Stephanie. Where most doctors only treat symptoms, Dr. Stephanie’s approach is about preventative and optimal health. She looks at the complete person, leverages your personal genetics, to develop a comprehensive plan for your best self. Her knowledge is well balanced with both holistic and western medicine approaches. Dr. Stephanie has done wonders for myself and wife. Definitely an exceptional experience!!!

I am so grateful to have found Dr. Stephanie Daniel. She is extremely knowledgeable, compassionate, attentive and kind. I had a few medical issues that had been persisting for several months. After a thorough consultation and prompt email correspondence, a simple to follow and affordable treatment plan was given and I was feeling much better shortly after. I would highly recommend her to anyone in need of Support for women’s health.

Dr. Stephanie Daniel is truly an amazing woman, to have her in this world as a doctor is a gift to all who have the opportunity to get to know her. She is an incredible listener, she listens with a kind and gentle ear, getting into the world of those she treats, leaves one feeling totally supported, safe and held in her care. Her approach to health has me trust her as a doctor. Though she studied western medicine and is a qualified and trained doctor in all true senses, she holds more than that. Combining what feels more like Eastern Philosophy, an open heart, and a deep desire to heal people, she approaches health from a perspective that not many traditional doctors do. I feel safe and held, and trust that she will help me cure myself using the least invasive, healthiest and most beneficial methods available to me. I’ve often come to Stephanie when in need of emotional balance, I always leave her feeling understood and confident that she has prescribed the right course for me. She is incredibly versed in alternative healthcare, and has helped me to supplement my diet with amino acids, vitamins and minerals, a healthy outlook, and exercise. If you are looking for a doctor who truly cares, who will take the time to understand your needs and desires, and to heal you from the inside out, then Stephanie is the doctor for you! I have never met a doctor as dedicated to my health and well being as Dr. Stephanie Daniel. Do yourself a favor, go see her and experience what she has to offer, you will be thankful you did.