Addiction Center for Healing

I’ve been a patient here for 2 years and am in remission from breast cancer thanks to everything I’ve learned and done here. Dr C is incredibly thorough and knowledgeable. I would have been so lost without her guidance.

My hopes were really high, but at times hope and the reality of managing a large center end up crashing. Dr. Connealy is extremely knowledgeable and caring and as such she herself and the staff of nurses deserve a 5 star review. Unfortunately, the whole approach of using a number of different contracted practitioners results in what I call "the right hand not knowing what the left hand is doing". Overworked and understaffed? Not my problem! Train your practitioners better and demand nothing but excellence! This is my expectation as a patient with cancer. In my specific case: 1) Many tests were re-done or duplicated upon my arrival even though prior to my first week I had submitted test results that were only 2 months old. Their policy clearly states they will accept test that are less than 6 months old. These tests furthermore were genetic analyses which do not change overnight or ever (for instance MTHFR evaluation). 2) There is no comprehensive and cohesive plan, but only a series of tests done by different practitioners often with questionable non scientific techniques, often resulting in conflicting results. For instance, I was first told to take certain supplements only to be told not to based on certain results, but then told again they are needed. There is no coherent plan or continuity of results between testing like live blood cell, f-scan, M.E.A.D. and Bio Immune testing. I would especially expect a certain degree of coherence between energetic tests such as M.E.A.D. and Bio Immune but no, completely different and baffling results. And, if indeed we are claiming that the BIO IMMUNE survey yields more precise results, then prescribe that and don't do the others. 3) In my case, the interpretation of results was not discussed with me during the appointment as most practitioners seem to be rushed and in a hurry to get to their next client. 4) I am completely on board with getting to the root cause of diseases. However, doing a piecemeal job with a ton of testing done by different practitioners with no medical training and not much experience and without proper interpretation and understanding is not what I was signing up for. It is the difference between information and wisdom. 5) Test results should never be posted in the portal without a patient talking to her doctor beforehand. Cancer can leave us very vulnerable and nervous around test results. Again, this is where wisdom and compassion should prevail. 6) I thought the center was supporting a metabolic approach as far as nutrition is concerned. For me, coming from years of possible insulin resistance, this means a ketogenic diet. Imagine my surprise when the nutritionist at the center suggested "a softer approach" including lentils and more carbs. Wow, anybody read the latest research? 7) I will continue to use the knowledge and expertise of Dr. Connealy for RGCC testing, QT and other relevant imaging. 8) I want to make sure people read this which is I think Dr. Connealy herself is competent and caring and so are the nurses which work very hard. Healing form cancer is a complex (not complicated) individual juggling act, requiring depth of knowledge and the ability to elegantly condense information into wisdom and practical useful advice. I strongly suggest an internal audit to truly figure out what is needed and what is not. Often less is more.

I recently contacted this center and left a voicemail requesting a return call. Two days later, instead of receiving a call back, I was sent a text message containing a link to three videos, which I was instructed to watch prior to any further communication. All I needed was to submit my blood sample for a specialized test, that unfortunately can only be administered by physicians affiliated with the test's parent company. I proceeded to watch the videos, though two were more than enough. The first featured Dr. Connealy, the clinic's founder. From the outset, something felt off. Her delivery lacked authenticity and warmth--it came across more like a performance, rehearsed and insincere, reminiscent of a poorly acted television commercial for a ambulance chasing lawyer. It immediately raised red flags about the integrity of the practice and did not inspire confidence. However, it was the second video that truly stunned me: to even become a patient at this clinic, YOU ARE RECUIRED TO PAY a $10,000 deposit!!!!! As if they weren't offering care--they were selling access, and only to those who could afford to pay upfront. I have never encountered a medical institution that demands such a substantial upfront fee simply for access to care. It echoes the retainer model used by attorneys, and suggests a troubling shift in medical ethics--from patient-centered care to profit-driven operations. This isn't just disheartening--it's predatory. They appear to be targeting vulnerable individuals, leveraging their desperation to extract exorbitant fees, all while their bank accounts swell. Is this what medicine has become? A business model that mirrors lawyers taking retainers--only this time, it's doctors, capitalizing on people's pain and fear? It's heartbreaking. There are people fighting for their lives, willing to do anything for a chance at hope--and instead, they're being drained emotionally and financially. The Hippocratic Oath, long a cornerstone of medical ethics, emphasizes the duty of physicians to act in the best interest of their patients. That principle seems increasingly neglected. It is deeply disappointing to witness such a departure from the values that should define the medical profession. One would hope that those who have committed their lives to healing would uphold higher standards. This experience left me disillusioned and angry. Healthcare should never be a luxury reserved for the wealthy. It should be grounded in compassion, ethics, and the sincere desire to help people--not in profits and paywalls. They should be ashamed.