I have worked with some amazing doctors over the years, but Sara has been the best. She genuinely cares about her patients, and takes the time to understand their individual needs. Not only does she approach health holistically, but she can provide knowledge from both eastern and western perspectives. She makes herself accessible to her patients, and I have never left her office feeling unheard or misunderstood. I cannot recommend Sara more highly.

Becoming a patient of Dr. Chelesa’s has been nothing short of transformational. I first came to Chelesa hoping to get help addressing chronic pain from a more holistic standpoint than traditional physical therapy. What I didn’t know then was that Chelesa would inspire me to start on a path of exploring and unraveling long-held patterns that were at the root of the physical and emotional pain I had been struggling with for years. Chelesa was the first health care praticitioner I’d ever had who I felt truly seen by. With her ability to gently hold space and honor my unique process, she has helped me to develop incredible tools for self-care and to realize my strength, resiliency, and healing potential.

I knew that Dr. Hopkins was the right fit for me after our very first session. I became so accustomed to being in and out of a doctor’s offices with a new prescription in my hand after a 10 minute visit. However, Dr. Hopkins took the time to thoroughly get to know me and my history. She went over my previous labs and records and was able to point out things that other doctors neglected to tell me. Instead of leaving with a quick fix prescription, she gives me natural remedies, tinctures, and follow up acupuncture appointments to deal with mental health and dietary issues. Furthermore, she continually collaborates with the rest of my treatment team, which provides me with a level of support that I never knew was possible at an outpatient level. Most importantly, she is kind, warm, gentle, understanding, and pretty much every positive adjective in the dictionary! I have never experienced such patience, wisdom, and non-judgmental compassion from anyone like I do when I see Dr. Hopkins.

“I truly believe Dr. Melissa Kuser is the reason we have a beautiful toddler with us today. 
We had been having fertility issues for a year and a half.  I had been to other
naturopaths, tried teas, supplements, and many other non-invasive methods.  We were
about to start IVF when I started seeing Melissa.  We met for an evaluation and blood
work, and I will never forget her telling my husband and I (with tears in my eyes) at my
follow up appointment, ‘Give me a few months, you can get pregnant.’;  We decided we
would try her advice for 3 months, and then go the course of IVF.  A mix of the right
supplements and a few Mayan abdominal massages later, and we were pregnant in a
month and a half!  She helped me through the pregnancy and post-pregnancy and is
again supporting me during my second.
I love seeing her throughout the pregnancy and post for the Mayan massages… I
always feel more connected with myself and the baby after our visits.  Melissa has great
calm energy – and is always welcoming and non-judgmental.  I will continue to see her
for years to come – and recommend her to any of my friends struggling with fertility!”

Chelesa is a gifted healer who is particularly skilled in helping women return to the wisdom of their bodies. I first visited Chelesa as a new mom struggling to regain a sense of balance in my body. She patiently and kindly listened to my story and helped me see how my body was pointing the way to a new and deeper understanding of myself. She is a brave, grounded, strong and gentle practitioner who has a compassionate heart and a wise intuition. I feel very grateful for her support as I have become a stronger and happier person.

It’s difficult for me to put into words what an important role Dr. Hopkins has played in my life over the past two years. From my very first visit, I knew I had finally found the doctor I had spent years searching for. I came to Dr. Hopkins during a very difficult time in my life. I was physically struggling with chronic conditions, was battling overwhelming anxiety and depression, and felt hopeless. With kindness, compassion, and an unwavering belief in my ability to heal, Dr. Hopkins has helped me to take control of my health and make empowered decisions about my care. I finally feel like I am on the path to true healing and feel supported every step of the way.

At peak fitness at age 58, I was diagnosed with spinal stenosis at L-3 and L-4 to go along with my bulging disc problems at L-5 and L-6. I could no longer ski, hike, garden or engage in many of my normal activities. Surgery was not an option. I worked with several highly reputable physical therapists for several years only to find an increase in my neuralgia, muscle cramps, foot numbness, back aches and sleep problems. Inactive, I gained at least 25 pounds. I became depressed. Enter Dr. Mayer. She immediately diagnosed that I had a long term posture problem that exacerbated my symptoms and thwarted more traditional therapies. We literarily started at the bottom, the lowest part of my back, and through a series of postures and movements my sway back began to straighten. With time, my symptoms receded; the vertigo, the pins and needles, the numbness, the back pain, and the depression. I treasure my relationship with Dr. Mayer for the way she inspires me keep up with my health practices. Learning together has brought us closer together. I can not recommend a better partner for creating and maintaining a life with good health! 

Andrew C, 64

“Dr. Sweet and Dr. Chelesa Mayer are the two most incredible doctors I’ve ever had. The fact that they are now in one clinic is beyond amazing for their patients. Dr. Sweet was the first doctor to help me after five years of chronic pain. She is practical and grounded, a brilliant diagnostician, and just a wonderful person to have in your community. She brings to the table knowledge in so many areas of medicine and physical therapy, from acupuncture to Mayan abdominal massage and back again. It feels like she has always more in her tool belt no matter how perplexing your problem may be because she has studied so many different areas of medicine. After having my son, Dr. Sweet refered me to Dr. Mayer for postpartum hip pain. I have never been able to heal from something so quickly and wholly as I did with Dr. Mayer. I’ve also never been so immediately comfortable with someone and able to trust them completely as I was with Dr. Mayer. After seeing her for one appointment, I already felt fifty percent better in my hip and even more so in my soul. I could not stop talking about the experience because it was so positive and healing. I wish everyone in the world could see Dr. Mayer and Dr. Sweet.”

“Dr. Sweet has been a tremendous pillar of support in my healing journey. A few years ago, I sleuthed naturopath biographies to find a good doctor who had interest in working with patients struggling with anxiety and digestive issues. Finding a good doctor who approached health by healing the whole body was my priority because I see the body as an interconnected unit. Dr. Sweet’s bio sounded like a good fit, so I mustered up the courage to make an appointment. The first session was fantastic. I didn’t find a good doctor, I found a GREAT doctor. Not only did Dr. Sweet have the experience and interest in working with patients in my situation, but she was genuinely excited to work with me. She made me feel at ease making this leap. Over the course of a few years, she has taught me how to work with my body by sharing nutrition plans and emotional healing advice and alleviating pain by acupuncture and massage. The wisdom of Chinese medicine is very real and Dr. Sweet is an expert as using it by uncovering the root of my issues. Dr. Sweet is like a detective, therapist, and doctor wrapped up into one being. She is a true healer with a big heart.”

I saw Chelesa for chronic shoulder pain that limited my ability to do physical work and athletic activities. She used a unique blend of physical therapy, body-work, and intuitive modalities to guide me to a complete resolution of my shoulder issues. I have never had a more positive experience with a health care practitioner.