I was very skeptical about visiting Dr. Joel at my first appointment. For over a year, I had been dealing with gastritis, a hiatal hernia, unexplained and excruciating stomachaches, and for years I had suffered from extremely painful menstrual cramps. I had seen several traditional doctors in an attempt to heal these issues, but none ever tried to get to the root cause. Instead, they focused only on managing symptoms—often with pharmaceuticals that felt more harmful than helpful.
The GI doctor I saw never spent more than 10 minutes with me and never truly listened. Over the years, I underwent two colonoscopies/endoscopies, a Prenuvo scan, laparoscopic surgery, and more, all while continuing to search for answers that never came. By the time I booked my first appointment with Dr. Joel, I honestly wondered what he could even do for me—I felt like I had already tried every diet, test, and approach out there with no real results.
Fast forward several months of seeing Dr. Joel monthly, and I can truly say my life has changed for the better. My very first appointment lasted nearly two hours—something I had never experienced before. He took the time to truly listen, ask thoughtful questions, and focus on identifying the root causes of my issues.
I was initially skeptical when I left with my appointment with so many supplements to take daily, but I decided to trust the process, and I am so glad I did. My stomachaches are almost completely gone, I rarely experience acid reflux anymore, and within just 1–2 months of treatment, my menstrual cramps were significantly reduced. Dr. Joel has also helped me navigate my dairy allergy and has educated me immensely on living a healthier lifestyle—even as someone who already considered myself healthy. I’ve learned so much about the connection between gut health and hormones.
Dr. Joel has been worth every penny. I only wish I hadn’t waited so long to see him—he was my last resort, but he will now always be my first.
