Aletris Center of Integrative Medicine

Run don’t walk from this place! If I could give it zero or negative stars I would. I spent so much time reading the other reviews and thought I’d finally found a decent place for naturopathic care. Why the other reviews are so glowing when I had nothing but bad at Aletris is confounding for me. Their website seems like false advertising because the whole reason I went there was for naturopathic treatment of a condition that is listed. Instead Dr. Wonderful, oh I mean Dr. Eckhart, just tried to push several traditional prescriptions at me, including Xanax. WTF!
If I wanted such drugs, I could have easily gone to my family doctor for a $ 20 copay and gotten them. Not paid this joke of a medical practice almost $ 500 for two lousy visits in Dr. Eckharts claustrophobic and hot office. My last communication with her she promised to call in a prescription for a hormone cream. When I called 2 months later to fill it, I found out she did not do as she promised. When I called the office looking for help, I was told I would have to come back in for a visit. I just saw her 2 months ago, nothing has changed in a condition I’ve had for years. If she hadn’t broken her promise to call the prescription in originally, I wouldn’t even have to be dealing with this. To me — all this place wants to do is get your money. Dr. Eckhart does not care about you. She diagnosed diabetes, but then pawned me off to my family doctor. Gee… I thought this is something you all treat. She also referred me to a separate place for GYN care and again this is something they supposedly do in house once I reviewed their website. And the place I was told to go — Camelback Women’s Health has an awful Unilocal rating. Thanks Dr. Eckhart for trying to send me to ANOTHER crappy place as if coming to you wasn’t enough.
Perhaps Dr. Eckhart just wants easy patients so she doesn’t have to work very hard.
*PS* I see so many 5 star ratings — I really question some of them. Some of the people who gave 5 stars have Aletris as their only place ever reviewed. Really people? Seems fishy to me. I checked on one person’s profile to find out she is also a doctor and has given other 5 stars to other medical practices. Gee — wonder if that is a quid pro quo situation. Crappy doctors giving others good reviews to help fool the public?

Dr. Kayla Eckart is the best NMD in the North Scottsdale area. She’s an expert in her field and I trust her to refer patients to. Her specialty is women’s health, hormones, weight loss, and balance. I love that she has many tools in her care plan and doesn’t depend strictly on drug treatment. Dr. Eckart gets down to the cause of symptoms!

Dr. Eckart is one of the best out there! I have struggled with hormone imbalance for a few years now and saw multiple doctors before I met Dr. Eckart. She took the time to go over years of lab work with me and brought her perspective to my health. She takes the time to listen attentively, asks questions, and provides simple solutions. I would highly recommend her to anyone, but especially to those that might have hit a dead end with their current course of treatment.
The office is a comfortable, easy to access, and simple to make an appointment (including some later hours). They are responsive to all emails that I have sent and have a great relationship with a compound pharmacy!

I have had countless colonics from an array of therapists. Each therapist has their own technique for a smooth ride; mastering the water flow, volume, temperature, etc. My expectations for Aletris were high since a real Dr. would be administering the colonic. However, this was the first time I experienced unusual abdominal discomfort (not the normal surge & urge to eliminate) which only worsened in the ensuing hours. Even if one attributed it to gas, a good therapist manages the session to prevent such discomforts. Aletris also doesn’t do any light massage of abdomen or pressure points, that helps to trigger release as well as relax the client.

Absolutely love Aletris Center of Integrative Medicine! I have suffered with Hashimoto’s Disease for over 10 years and am finally getting some real help/​hope here.

Dr. Kayla Eckart in just a month has significantly impacted my health in moving toward the root cause of this disease, eliminating half of the medications that were actually making things worse, and switching to holistic protocols that are dealing with the issues rather than simply masking them and/​or causing more
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The business practices employed with a top notch staff that values my time is virtually unheard of. The use of technology that actually serves their clients allows for immediate feedback for questions and concerns. From filling out the forms online prior to my first visit to the continued documentation of test results, protocols for long and short term goals included in a binder for me… really cannot say enough about what an incredible place this is.

LOVE LOVE LOVE this place! I had my fourth treatment of acupuncture yesterday with their acupuncturist Christina for my anxiety. And so far so good! Nothing but great results! She is extremely professional and she’s so passionate about what she does. She’s a great listener and is extremely helpful when answering my questions to the best of her knowledge. The staff and super nice, clean, and organized as well. I will continue to religiously get acupuncture treatments with Christina! Can’t wait to see more great results! I encourage everyone to try acupuncture! It’s so healing

So, I was seven days into a juice cleanse when it was suggested that a colonic would help my body to absorb more nutrients. Never having had one, I was unsure as where to go. I decided it would be a bit much to have my personal assistant locate a clinic so I went on google and searched.
My first few calls were not encouraging. I found very few of these clinics answer the phone during business hours. I saw some google reviews of a few locations run out of homes and not being clean. Ugh!
Then I went on Unilocal and found Aletris. I called and explained what I was doing and the receptionist was professional and courteous. She was able to get me scheduled for the same day.
The office itself was very clean; my OCD was never triggered. The staff was very professional as I was guided through the procedure in a calm and logical order. Everything was thoroughly explained as I was a first timer and found their entire approach made it as easy as it could be.
Their location was a little bit out of the way for me, but the service, professionalism and cleanliness was well worth the drive.

We love Dr. Dye! We went through a few pediatricians before we found Dr. Dye and we are so glad we found her. Our daughter absolutely loves her. Dr. Dye is very nice and patient, she answers all of our questions and gives great advice. The office staff is very professional and scheduling appointments is easy. We recommend this office to everyone.

Dr. Kayla Eckart is very professional and compassionate about what she is doing. She does not give up to find relief for her patients and discuss with other professionals at the center to find the right form of action. I have full confidence in the center and Dr. Eckart and can highly recommend her services. I also want to add that Erine who is running the office is very efficient and friendly and makes checking in and out and making an appointment a breeze.

Love Dr. T. It’s only my 2^nd visit, but so far so good. She and they are efficient, organized, and get to the point. They have a nice pay scale based on how much time you spend after the first visit of course. Give you copies of your results, give suggestions and opinions and reasons. I’ve been doing integrative medicine for about 7 years now, and this office is top notch. Oh and they actually answer my email questions. Starting some chelators this week — — woohoo! I love how healthy I am and am getting.

I have seen both Dr. Dye and Dr. Eckhart for separate issues and look forward to each visit as I know I am in good hands and getting my health on the right track! Erin and Jill are super helpful as well. I have referred others to Aletris with trust that they will be taken care of with great compassion and professionalism. I value the holistic approach with great appreciation for being seen as a human rather than a set of symptoms. My voice is heard as a valuable tool in the treatment plan and makes me so appreciative of functional medicine rather than just taking a prescription to mask discomfort. Thank you for all you do!

I regularly see Dr. Dye for both myself and my son who has ADHD. The office is extremely professional. Scheduling appointments is super easy and wait time for your appointment is minimal.
The doctors use blood work and other types testing to determine food allergies, hormonal imbalances and specific medical issues unique to your situation. I’ve discovered gluten and other food intolerances I had NO idea I had. Blood testing and symptoms analysis has led me to discover hormonal imbalances and we are in the process of dialing a solution for these issues.
This center has uncovered issues and addressed them where other doctors have missed the diagnosis. Don’t hesitate to make your appointment. Data driven decisions and solid solutions.

I have been going to Aletris for over 3 years now and have recommended it to all my friends and family. I have mostly seen Dr. Terlisner and her care is excellent, she listens well and takes a holistic approach without being too «crunchy». She respected what I had to say and steered me in the right direction and I feel much better today then I did my first visit. The rest of the staff there is just as great, I’ve had wonderful experiences with Dr. Abe, Dr. Eckart and colon hydrotherapy.

I am so happy with the results I have seen with my health over the past few months of going to Aletris. Dr T. Goes over everything on my appointments so thoroughly! I went to the same MD for 30 years and I never knew so much about myself and my well being. The Dr probably didn’t either! Kristina performing acupuncture has proven to be amazing! My hip pain is almost completely gone and with no medicine. Erin at the front desk is so pleasant and helpful! Thank you Aletris!

This is the first time I’ve ever been to a doctor where they made a copy of my lab work results for me and walked me through them line by line. I’ve seen four practitioners there, and they’ve all been great about asking questions and actually listening to my answers. I don’t really consider their recommendations as «alternative» but, rather, natural. I’m getting answers, not prescriptions.

I discovered Aletris when I purchased a Groupon for some Vitamin B12 shots. The shots were great and helped me gain more energy. I had been suffering from a frozen shoulder and had spent months in pain, spending thousands on surgery, physical therapy, cortisone shots, and taking super strong drugs. While at an appointment for my B12 shot I mentioned my shoulder problem to one of the Doctors. She suggested I give acupuncture a try. I was not a believer in acupuncture but since my pains was so severe and traditional western medicine had not helped, I was desperate for any relief. I made an appointment with Christina Robb, their acupuncturist, that day. After three treatments I was virtually pain free. I also saw their in house Chiropractor Dr. Abe for a few very gentle Chiropractic Treatments. I have been pain free for 4 months now. I no longer take any pain medications and have regained near full use of my arm/​shoulder. These folks are the best and so professional – no high pressure. They coordinate care among all of the in-​house providers and are just so caring. I’ve never felt better!

Dr. Dye did not follow up like she had claimed she would. The customer service here is lack luster. I called and left a message because had a question regarding medication and a sever reaction that my child had to the medication and Dr. Dye did not seem to care enough to pick up the phone to call back. She had her clerk call me back.
For the money you have to spend out of pocket, they could do much better.
Also, the remedies that were prescribed did not work.

I have been a patient of Dr. Terlisner for about 6 months and have had fantastic results. I originally went in for intestinal distress & soon diagnosed with major food allergies after some blood work. Several doctors had missed this in the past. After blood work was done, I was also diagnosed with other issues traditional primary care doctors had missed (such as hyperthyroid). Since then, she has been working with me to get healthy and I feel so much better on a day to day basis than I have in YEARS. I’m very grateful & recommend her to all.
Update: After going to another doctor (MD) later for something else, I found out that the office basically misdiagnosed me with the hypothyroid. The new doc even looked at the exact same blood results. Evidently the «healthy range» they have here is totally different from most traditional doctors. Don’t get me wrong, I’ll always be thankful for them finding my food allergies & feeling so much better, but for major issues, I recommend getting a second opinion.

While I don’t wish to reveal personal medical information, I feel very strongly about Aletris. Dr. Dye is currently treating me for what other doctors told me was a chronic condition. After years of seeing doctors and specialists, I still felt like something was missing and that I could get better with the right help. I’ve progressed significantly and she has found the cause of my symptoms, and I do not have a chronic condition. My health issues stem from diet/​lifestyle, and making changes there has had an enormous impact on my health.
Dr. Dye is the first naturopath I’ve ever worked with, and I didn’t really know what naturopathy is all about. It’s amazing spending 45 minutes or more with a doctor. Dr. Dye ordered lab tests that provided a lot of information, and always spent a lot of time with me discussing what was working, what was going on in my body, and what treatment would be. I’m healthier than I ever have been and no one else, not even specialists, were able to help me like Dr. Dye. I’m very confident that I did no unnecessary testing or supplements; the doctors here clearly have your best interest at heart and are considerate of the costs that go along with treatment (which I found to be extremely reasonable). Dr. Dye worked to identify and treat the cause, instead of just treating the symptoms. It’s very different from visiting other practitioners and I’ve really found it to be amazing! I am so grateful.

After a bit of time on my hands and a few friendly tips, I decided to give Alternative Medicine a try. The problem was… I had no idea what I should try! All I knew is that my back was hurting and my sinuses were driving me crazy. Sure, pain killers and allergy medication are fun to take, but why not give something else a try?
So, I contacted them to see what I should do. I had no idea that there were so many different treatments available! IV therapy, colon hydrotherapy (what the hell??? that does not sound comfortable… good thing i don’t have a problem there), sugar hair removal, chemical peels, facials, physical manipulation, nutrient injections, and so many other things. I opted for the save bet… Acupuncture!
Once I arrived, I was immediately greeted and shortly thereafter Sanyee, the Acupuncturist, met with me. We spent at least 20 minutes talking about my various issues (I realized that there was a lot more going on that I thought) and possible sources. Throughout the entire session, Sanyee was extremely friendly, caring, attentive and calming.
Overall, the experience was awesome! They even emailed me the intake paperwork, so I could complete it at home as opposed to sitting in the waiting area. I would definitely recommend ALETRIS to anyone (actually…I already have!)!