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Testimonials


On this page, you can read some of the reviews our patients have left in the past. We thrive on feedback from our patients, and encourage you to share your experience with us, at any stage in your treatment. If you have the time to leave us a review, please click on the Google+ button to the right. Thank you for taking the time to evaluate us!


Actual Patient Reviews
from around the web & our Social profiles

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Daniel Stellenwerf, Owner, Stellenwerf Building

“Dr. Sara Gordon’s knowledge and compassionate care have helped me through several healing crises. She not only takes care of immediate symptoms, but works toward an integration and well-being of the whole person.”
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Michelle Eckhoff CPA, CGMA at Eckhoff and Company

“With Dr. Sara’s intuition, insight and expertise in acupuncture, nutrition and Oriental medicine she helped me and members of my family overcome chronic health conditions that traditional, Western medicine could not address. We are eternally grateful to her for substantially improving the quality of our lives.”
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Pam Vitaz Principal at Xaneevi Holdings

“Sara Gordon is a dedicated professional with gifts that have been deeply honed and carefully cultivated. Trust Sara with your deepest treasure, your heart and she will teach you how to open and heal it. I highly recommend hosting Sara in your community for a transformative workshop or visiting privately to find your greatest health!”
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Eliot Kaplan Owner, Mill Valley Optometry

“I have been a patient of Dr. Sara’s for six years or more. I have always had complete confidence in her ability to provide me with the absolute highest quality of care. She provides an office setting that is always so soothing and relaxing. I continue to be impressed how she takes a complex health issue and is able to explain it in terms that are easy to understand. I truly believe in her skills as a health care practitioner and can trustfully recommend her to anyone looking to take control of their health.”
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Lynn Marie Lumiere Marriage Family Therapist

“Sara is a very knowledgeable and skilled practitioner who brings a conscious, loving presence to her work as well.”
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Phillip Cotton, Real Estate Entrepreneur

“I received Great results from Dr Sara’s care.”
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Ginger, Accountant

“You’ve been such an inspiration to me. Thank you for being such a bright guiding light.”
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Don F.

“My utmost thanks to you for your generosity of spirit, compassion, and highly skilled professional services. I thought I was on the road to being and feeling “nuts”, but with your amazing treatments and caring advice, I am on the path to total health. Thank you from the bottom and top and sides of my heart!”
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Dee Ann B., Bookkeeper

“I had digestive and memory problems when I came to Dr. Sara. We found that I had candida, parasites and heavy metals in my body. In less than 16 months later, I lost 40 pounds. My energy level is better than ever and my mind is clear and sharp. I am so grateful to Sara for giving me the strength to discipline myself with diet and a supplement program.”
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Adyashanti

“I experienced a great feeling of rest throughout the body as the treatments progressed, my body has gradually felt stronger and much less prone to sickness.”
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Paul B., Psychotherapist

“I came to Dr. Sara with back pain. After a couple of visits, the back pain decreased and I felt an overall stillness, “a body quietness” that would happen after each treatment.”
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Susan J., Secretary

“I have MS which leaves me with fatigue, spasticity in my legs, poor sleep and shoulder pain. After several months of learning better nutrition and receiving acupuncture treatments, I have increased energy, less tightness in my legs, good sleep and minimal shoulder pain.”
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Mark Gershon, Bodyworker

“You’ve been instrumental in this current state of health and balance. You did so much! (No more parasites!) I am so pleased and grateful.”
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Barbara H.

"After the first couple of treatments my symptoms of vertigo disappeared. By the end of the second month, I had my balance back. Within a day of using the specific remedies suggested, my abdominal pain and numbness subsided. I’ve been Dr. Sara’s patient for six months and feel the best I’ve felt in a year!”
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Elaine C.

“Thank you Dr. Sara for giving me the precise remedy I needed for my depression. I’m laughing through situations I would have been frowning through a week ago. No need for anti-depressants.”
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Leon R., Retired Business Owner

“Over the last 40 years I’ve seen numerous physicians. Now at age 75, with Dr. Gordon’s help, I have finally found relief from intense and chronic gas pain and heartburn. I am eating foods that I have not been able to tolerate for 40 years.”
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Carol Shira, Psychotherapist

“Every time I see Dr. Sara I learn something more about the interconnection between the mind and body. She is not only a great and caring practitioner but also a great teacher.”
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Candace

“My hot flashes have vanished, my fatigue and mood swings are under control and I feel a greater sense of peace.”
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Michael Sebastian, Dental Assistant

“Thank you for being one of my angels!”
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Larissa Waters, Graphic Designer

“Thanks to your treatments I no longer have chronic migraines, and I’ve been free of them for a year. I am truly grateful!”
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Denise M., Real Estate Agent

“My right hand was in chronic pain. I could no longer hold a pen and write. I wore a custom made removable cast on the hand and arm. This condition had been chronic for 10 years. My hand pain was free within 2 months! I can now hold a pen and write to my heart’s content.”
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Minette Ware, Housecleaner

“I have cleaned houses for 20 years. Toxins from the cleaning agents had built up in my body. My symptoms were vaginal bleeding, high blood pressure, pain and increasing immobility of my arms, and decreasing energy. Since starting my care with Sara Kendall Gordon, L. Ac., I have had no more vaginal bleeding, my blood pressure has returned to normal, the pain and immobility of my arms has gone away, and my energy is strong, steady and a reliable flow. I appreciate and recommend her care.”
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John Kling, Attorney

“After one year of treatment: physically, I am healthier and stronger; emotionally, I am more balanced; spiritually, I trust what has been given to me on a positive journey toward wholeness. What sets her apart from other acupuncturists is her approach to healing. Her techniques of accessing the body’s terrain are quite distinctive and beneficial. I am happy to recommend her to anyone who is looking to improve themselves or are interested in wholeness.”
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Paul F.

“When I started seeing Sara I was more than 50 lbs. overweight, had high blood pressure, low energy, chronic indigestion, lower back pain, and I couldn’t exercise at all, not even a brisk walk on flat ground, without feeling ill and wiped out afterward. Severe headaches were a frequent, almost daily experience. My general health was poor and rapidly getting poorer.My PCP had recently sent me to a “Living with Diabetes” class to jolt me into improving my lifestyle, as I had metabolic syndrome and was heading toward diabetes. Within a week of my first visit with Sara my headaches stopped, and I found that I was able to begin exercising again with no ill effects I started losing weight almost immediately. Within four months I had lost 40 lbs. Now, at just over five months under Sara’s care, my total weight loss is about 45 lbs. People comment that I look better than I have in years. I feel 20 years younger – no exaggeration. I generally have excellent energy throughout the day with few, if any, drop-offs. My digestive processes are significantly improved. My blood pressure is consistently in the normal range without medication. There are times when I feel so good it’s like my body is singing – a feeling that I hadn’t felt since I was in my twenties. At the age of 55, I feel like my life is renewed, and that I now have a chance to live a ling, healthy and productive life. Plus, because I feel so much better, I’m much easier to be around.”
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Jennifer P.

I have been seeing Dr. Sarah for about 2 years now and been thrilled with the results. She keeps my family healthy and has helped with various injuries and illnesses. She helped identify some minor food allregies in my daughter that has improved her health ten fold. I refer my friends to her ALL the time. She is a true healer! I feel so lucky to have such a skilled practioner who is also an amazing human being. I LOVE Dr. Sarah and will contuinue to refer people to her for as long as I can.
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Beth E.

I've been seeing Dr. Sara for 6 months and am so happy and relieved I found her. While I sought her out to help with my anxiety disorder via acupunture, she's actually help me address some core health issues (my eating/diet) which has helped heal my body in ways i never expected (or knew I needed!). In the time I've been working with her, I have removed gluten and dairy, added loads of wonderful herbs and supplements and my body is happier than its ever been. Im blown away by the fact that I made it 44 years into my life without ever really knowing about nutrition and what was causing so much inflammation in my poor body. Now I know.

,p> And while it's no doubt my body has grown leaps and bounds (and will continue to as I continue down my path to healing), I'm also so grateful to Dr Sara for her kindness, her patience and the love she has shown me after a really tough few months emotionally. She comes from a place of nonjudgmental love and acceptance and this helps just as much as her medical wisdom sometimes. Our path is not always a straight line and having someone like Sara to guide you through the journey is a real gift. I'm so grateful.

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Yasue T.

I am so grateful to have found Dr.Sara Kendall Gordon. She is truly a gifted healer. I have been seeing her for many issues last several years. Each time she helped me tremendously. I love the way she always find out what is causing why what with full of confidence and clarity. Yes, I can trust her !
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Rico P.

I came to Sara Gordon with a constellation of symptoms which no practitioner could diagnose. Dr Sara quickly found gluten intolerance along with adrenal fatigue syndrome. I am very pleased with the care and the wonderful results. I would recommend her care to all my friends.
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Steven K.

I've been seeing Dr. Gordon for four years on a regular basis and am quite happy with her services.

    We are specifically working together to address three health goals:
  1. 1) Optimal health
  2. 2) Supporting my immune system to overcome minor illnesses (cold, flu, etc.) more quickly
  3. 3) Addressing a condition diagnosed by my D.O. (via blood work) in a natural way
      1. Regarding these three goals:
      2. 1) I'm a 56 year-old male that began training for and racing triathlons after a 25 year hiatus from the sport. While I kept in shape with cycling all these years, adding two more sports at my age was a tall order. After 4 months of training I was able to finish 3rd in my age group at a national-class Olympic-distance race. During that season I was constantly fighting fatigue and some minor aches and pains, and I'm confident I would not have achieved this result this quickly without her support.
      3. 2) Before I began seeing Dr. Gordon I would annually have two or three bouts with a "virus" (as diagnosed by my D.O.) that could not be treated with prescription drugs (other than palliative relief), and it would require 3-5 days of downtime and another 1-2 weeks to regain 100% strength. By monitoring and building up my immune system over time, my body can now move through these bugs in a day or two, and be feeling 100% (and working out again) within days without worrying about a relapse. The difference is quite noticeable and appreciated, as I'll suffer less downtime with work and personal activities during the cold/flu season.
      4. I will also state that, even if my D.O. did recommend use of antibiotics, flu vaccines or other prescription meds, I was always able to find an alternative treatment with Dr. Gordon.

      5. 3) Regarding the chronic condition - I did not want to take prescription drugs for this condition because the common side-effect is fatigue, and there are rare but potentially permanent side effects with long-term use. We have been able to treat this condition with natural products and my blood testing confirms it is being kept in check.

      I would observe a few things about working with a provider such as Dr. Gordon:

      • To my mind, Dr. Gordon's expertise and her approach is a _complement_ to traditional medicine. She does not replace a primary care doctor, a lab, the ER or specific specialists. I've been able to, at age 56, be completely prescription drug-free during the time I've been seeing her ... at times having a diagnosis made by my D.O. and then working with Dr. Gordon on a more natural treatment. As a result I've been able to avoid use of antibiotics and other prescription meds. and enjoy better overall health than before.
      • B) Regarding A, I've always found Dr. Gordon open to hearing what my other providers' opinions and results of tests. She is very curious and not the least bit defensive. In fact, she's been able to recommend more holistic alternatives that, in my case, have achieved better results for me.
      • C) I also treat health as my personal responsibility and all my doctors, physicians and specialists are simply part of my team. There are times where I will elect to not follow the opinion or advice of my team, or I will seek other specialists. I take the time the thoroughly understand and be responsible for my health, instead of relying on one or a few practitioners to tell me what to do. If I need to "break a tie" in differing opinions, or choose to ignore the advice of a practitioner, I do so with the understanding that my health is my personal responsibility, and not that of anyone else.
      • If you're looking for a naturopathic physician / acupuncturist to be an integral part of your healthcare team, who can provide suggestions for natural alternatives to prescription meds and over the long-term support your development of better overall health, I can say that I have been able to enjoy those results with Dr. Gordon.
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Victoria S.

If not for the skill, insight and presence of Dr Sara, I would be far less healthy, struggling against fatigue and bothersome conditions related to a busy, productive modern way of life.

Although already practicing a fairly wholesome lifestyle, ( exercise, good diet, no tobacco, not overweight) my body needed far more nourishment, rest, care, attention, openness, and healing than afforded previously.

Once putting my (over-done) self in her capable hands and assuming the responsibility to ensure restorative time for this body, a deep healing took hold and continues today.

I recommend Sara Kendall Gordon for anyone ready to change his or her mind, to let go of old habits and enter a fresh, new, satisfying way of being in a body. If you are contending with a condition that either baffles or annoys you ( and your physician) and find yourself stuck in patterns that feel puzzling and unhealthy ( insomnia, dietary cravings, exhaustion, nervous system overload, digestive upset, inexplicable aches) and are willing to be different, then Dr Sara is your best ally for better health.

As a working registered nurse for thirty years, I know the need for standard medical approaches and respect them fully. When those approaches don't quite address all that a body might experience, it is a great, good fortune to find another way to health.

For emergencies and allopathic care, I turn to my HMO.

For true health and well-being, I'm fortunate to have Sara.

PS am a Marin local. Yelp must just know how I adore ABQ New Mexico!

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Carrie V.

If not for the skill, insight and presence of Dr Sara, I would be far less healthy, struggling against fatigue and bothersome conditions related to a busy, productive modern way of life.

Although already practicing a fairly wholesome lifestyle, ( exercise, good diet, no tobacco, not overweight) my body needed far more nourishment, rest, care, attention, openness, and healing than afforded previously.

Once putting my (over-done) self in her capable hands and assuming the responsibility to ensure restorative time for this body, a deep healing took hold and continues today.

I recommend Sara Kendall Gordon for anyone ready to change his or her mind, to let go of old habits and enter a fresh, new, satisfying way of being in a body. If you are contending with a condition that either baffles or annoys you ( and your physician) and find yourself stuck in patterns that feel puzzling and unhealthy ( insomnia, dietary cravings, exhaustion, nervous system overload, digestive upset, inexplicable aches) and are willing to be different, then Dr Sara is your best ally for better health.

As a working registered nurse for thirty years, I know the need for standard medical approaches and respect them fully.

When those approaches don't quite address all that a body might experience, it is a great, good fortune to find another way to health.

For emergencies and allopathic care, I turn to my HMO.
For true health and well-being, I'm fortunate to have Sara.
PS am a Marin local. Yelp must just know how I adore ABQ New Mexico!
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Dalini A.

Dr. Sara has been a God send!!!! I went into see her for hormonal issues when i was going through the change. She was abel to helped me go through the process without anxiety and everything else that comes along with Menopause. I now see her once in awhile when I am under the weather. She helps me stay health and balanced. Thank you.
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Talia H.

I was a patient of Dr. Sara Gordon for eight years and would have continued seeing her had I not moved a plane-ride away! I suffered from a host of GI and autoimmune issues, I had seen 16 specialists in western medicine, and not one could figure it out. I was a medical nightmare, and Dr. Gordon was the only person willing to take on the challenge. She works to diagnosis the underlying cause of your ailments rather than simply putting a bandaid on your symptoms. She is patient and very good at what she does, but you must have an open mind. I would highly recommend her services.
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Shantam L.

I've been being treated by Sara for over 15 years. I've traveled great distances literally and figuratively to work with her on the journey to optimal health. Both my partner and I regard Sara as our "go-to" ally in health. I can't count the number of times that we have not been able to get relief for a health challenge through the established medical channels and Sara has "cracked the code" of what is going on and ushered us back to full health.

Through her use of a very thorough intake, careful & compassionate listening, extensive testing, acupuncture, supplementation and her well-spring of knowledge and understanding of functional medicine, I always find myself back on the road to good health.

Over the years, she has treated me for hormone imbalances, migraines, parasites, blood sugar imbalances and more recently Hashimoto's Thyroid Autoimmune disorder and subsequent challenges arising due to that. If not for Sara, I would have simply been handed a pill by my endocrinologist and sent off while my immune system continued to break down. I DO have to take thyroid medication but Sara has educated me as to how I can fundamentally support my body and prevent "flare-ups."

A visit to Sara undoubtedly means some life-style changes are in order but if you are serious about your health and want to live a thriving, vibrant life, I encourage you to listen to carefully to her advise. I personally don't know what I'd do without her!
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Elizabeth C.

Sara is spectacular. I have been seeing her as needed for the past five years. I trust her and feel like her approach to health and wellness has changed my life.
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Monique B.

I first learned about Dr. Sara through my yoga teacher who used to have many health issue and is currently thriving because of Dr. Sara. My yoga teacher told me to give Dr Sara a year. I saw Dr. Sara for asthma and recurrent pneumonia and she brought me back to health, something I didn't think was possible. I have been going to her for 2 years and counting because nothing else works, she's the real deal. Not only did she help me heal my body but she helped me calm my mind and heal my soul. She is worth every penny and I highly recommend her if you want to thrive. It's not something that happens overnight, it's an awesome journey. Thank you Dr. Sara!
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Jeanne L.

Sarah has been instrumental in diagnosing my severe food allergies and in helping me to ward off viral bugs that in the past would have laid me low. My energy and general well being is 100% improved. What a difference since seeing Sarah.
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Audrey N.

I have been using Dr Gordon as my primary care physician for almost 10 years. She has successfully helped me survive 2 rounds of cancer treatments with all the difficult side effects. I always feel more balanced after an acupuncture treatment with her. I would highly recommend her if you suffer from any autoimmune conditions as well.
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Tara C.

I have been seeing Dr. Sara for over 10 years now. She has helped me regular my auto-immune issue to a place where it is manageable as opposed to the western doctors that just wanted to prescribe me medications. She is caring, compassionate, wise and knows her material well.. I highly recommend her!
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Lynn Marie L.

Through working with Sara I have found relief from digestive symptoms that plagued me for many years. Nothing else was working. She is highly knowledgeable, intuitive and caring. It is especially helpful that she is so skilled at muscle testing what the body needs. The combination of supplements and diet that she recommended have helped me heal my long-term digestive problems, which is one of her specialties.