Patient Testimonials
Dr. Fuller is one of the most patient and proactive doctors I have ever had. She spends a lot of time with me and thoroughly addresses all of my questions; she has even taken extra time to follow up with me after our appointment. She actively listens to what I say and we work together to find the most appropriate treatment for me. One thing that I really appreciate is that she always approaches my issues in a holistic manner, treating my entire being versus just the symptoms. I have learned a great deal from her, and feel like we have developed a strong partnership to approach my health care collaboratively. She has met and exceeded the definition of a true doctor.
S.I. 28 year old female patient
wandered to this healing/sanctuary
heartsick/wounded
racked with pain
threw myself at The Healer’s feet/crying
Help me! Heal me! Make me whole again!
a sacred space
holy/wholly different
than any place i’d been up til then
She sat/She listened
Praise God!
She listened
until I was finished
i felt/healing/begin
wilt thou be made whole?
ancient words flung at me
Yea, I will! O, I will!
my soul’s burning reply
sitting/unhurried
gently listening
no time/just this moment
gazing into my eyes
held in her hand a bag of miracles
herbs and other curing balms
but first She touched me
no barriers between us
sharing/healing/energy
hands strong and warm
a plumline straight into my soul
light filling my darkest/sickest place
listening to the song of my scar/scared heart
eyes stayed upon my tear-streaked faced
leading/together/to my place of rest
finding sleep/sweet sleep
for my weary soul
listen/She said
to the pain of your body
a story crying/begging to be told
the body/voice is what’s important
speaking all the experiences of your life
each tear/every joy
each wound/every sorrow
the patchwork/exposed
this quilt/your life
a journey of cooperation
your own knowing/more than I can ever know
going only where you guide me
a race not for the swift
but for the steady/the sure
a hand to hold along the journey
to the best you can/will one day be
believe in yourself/believe in your body
I do not ask that you believe in me
each word/each touch a treasured diamond
shining bright into my heart
rays of sun to light the darkness
my body now a work of art
more precious than silver
more cherished than gold
no longer the place that holds my pain
beneath her hands it became my treasure
i once was dead
now I have rose again
K.A. 56 year old female patient
I had problems with stress and chronic insomnia because of having to devote much time to being a caregiver for my wife. My experience with conventional medical remedies for insomnia had been unsuccessful. Dr. Fuller helped me to develop an effective daily regimen that enabled me to learn better habits for stress management and sleep hygiene. Her naturopathic approach is very holistic. Dr. Fuller also encouraged me to make changes in my lifestyle that have helped me to stay in good health. My life has become more balanced and I am happier as a result. Dr. Fuller is a wise, caring and compassionate physician whom I was very fortunate to work with. I have recommended her to a number of my friends.
C.T. 63 year old male patient
I dealt with severe inflammation and horrible acne on my face for over three years and hair loss for approximately 10 years. From 2005 to 2008 I visited numerous dermatologists, EENTs and allergists, not to mention naturopaths, dieticians, and general practitioners trying to locate someone that would be able to help. All of these healthcare providers wanted to put me on medicines and steroids to calm the inflammation without finding out what was causing the problem. I became so severely ill that I was living on hydroxizine to keep from climbing out of my skin and so I could function through my work day. I continued to wake every morning with my lips and eyes very swollen; I looked as if I had been in a brawl.
My first appointment with Dr. Carolyn Fuller was about an hour and for the first time, I felt heard. She was supportive and knowledgeable about allergies and felt cutting gluten out of my diet was a good place to start. She helped provide information and lists of foods that I could eat and tailored a plan just for me. She took blood and saliva tests to assist me with health issues resulting from being toxic for so long. Today I am an entirely different individual inside and out. My face is completely clear of the painful acne sores. The inflammation on my head has stopped, and I am no longer itching all over. I am free of the hydroxizine and have been able to clear my system. My friends and family cannot get over my miracle.
Thank you Dr. Fuller for giving me my life back.
K.F. 51 year old female patient
My 5 year old daughter was diagnosed with psoriasis triggered after going to a tulip festival. Previously there weren’t any signs of skin problems, her skin was perfect. It took only a few days to get to a state where doctors described it as very severe. We went to three different MD dermatologists and tried different types of topical treatments some of which we found out later should not be used with children. I spent 2-3 hours daily applying all sorts of ointments on her entire body which had no significant improvements and side effects like skin thinning. After almost 4 months, we were very disappointed with this approach and decided to try natural treatments which I initially discussed with the dermatologist but was told are not useful. I did some research and read lots of exciting stories on how naturopathic treatments can change things. It gave me hope and strength. To be honest, I was a little hopeless at that point. It hurt me so much when I saw my daughter’s skin covered with red patches all over. Turned out it was one of the best decisions I ever made in my life. We saw immediate improvement after two weeks of taking the treatments Dr. Fuller prescribed. After 1 month, my daughter’s skin was 80% recovered. After 2 months, she got her clear skin back. It was an amazing experience; you can’t imagine how thrilled the entire family was when we first noticed dramatic improvement compared to the previous topical treatments. We can’t thank Dr. Fuller enough; she brought the whole family out of a heavy mood and I’m so grateful we went the naturopathic route. Dr. Fuller was very informative as well as patient with all my questions. She is also very thoughtful and great with kids; my daughter likes the drawing table she sets up for her during each visit. I’m now a loyal follower of naturopathic medicine.
J.Z. parent of E.W. 5 year old female
My experience with Dr. Fuller over the last year has been wonderful. She is incredibly thorough, patient, caring, and supportive. I have been suffering for years with my allergies and previously I went to doctors listed in the Seattle's Best Doctors magazine for my allergy issues. Every time I went to another allergist, they kept putting me on the standard allergy medications (pills and nasal corticosteroid inhaler). My allergies persisted and were not responsive to the general prescribed medications. After being exhausted with my limited and ineffective treatments, I went to Dr. Fuller for a more comprehensive plan to solve my allergy problems. I was very impressed on my first visit with Dr. Fuller. She spent an hour to get a better understanding of myself, environment, family history, and lifestyle to figure out the root of my allergy issues. I was thrilled to find a doctor who listened and cared - moreover- she did not want to mask my symptoms, but instead go to the core of the problem. Due to the severity of my sinus problems, Dr. Fuller recommended a CT Scan. No other doctor had ever recommended that I do this - after 20+ years of allergies. Thanks to Dr. Fuller's recommendation, the CT Scan showed several polyps and a slightly deviated septum. I am now working with Dr. Fuller to continue to resolve my sinus problems. Her recommendations have been very helpful and I am definitely improving. I appreciate that I have finally found a doctor who does more than just send me away quickly with prescriptions. I also appreciate that she embraces a combination of holistic, natural and Western approaches. With Dr. Fuller, I am getting a comprehensive treatment plan that has long term effects.
D.S. 32 year old female
I have been a patient of Dr. Carolyn Fuller for several years, and have found her knowledge and expertise in the field of naturopathy and nutrition to be simply outstanding. It does not matter what my health needs are -- whether for preventive care, illness, or post-surgery rehabilitation -- each visit with Dr. Fuller has been a god-send in terms of getting me back on my feet again (sometimes literally), and restoring my body to levels of health I enjoyed in my younger years. She offers her prescriptions in the most natural way possible -- tailoring food suggestions, herbal remedies, and exercise to my reality, so I feel success and relief right away.
Dr. Fuller is patient, friendly, consistent, and incredibly supportive of an individual's needs, taking into account the WHOLE person, from the inside out. Having visited with a number of naturopaths over the years, I cannot think of anyone who surpasses her wealth of knowledge, care and concern, personableness, and continued interest in finding the best remedies and treatments for whatever ails a person. She is the only doctor who has been able to help me lower my high cholesterol, and without the use of heavy-duty drugs with side-effects! I have recommended her to many friends and colleagues who suffer from nagging illnesses that will not dissipate through more "conventional" means. I tell them, "Go see Dr. Fuller and you'll feel better ... even by the end of the same day!"
G.S. 49 year old female