Patient Testimonials

I am 66 years old, a dancer of sorts, and a person who likes to garden and walk and exercise with my friends. My body was feeling old and cranky around the hips. I was not standing straight and I had the beginnings of a gut. I had to do something and fast.

That’s when I met Dr. Ilya who has treated me for a wide range of things. My hips are better and my movement is easier all over my body. My gut has gone away by following his no carb diet, and I’ve lost about 14 pounds! That’s amazing! I have more energy in the afternoons, the time I used to nod off at the computer. When I visited a friend who hadn’t seen me for a couple of months, he said, “Wow, you look good! You’re thin, you’re glowing and you’re standing straight.”

I expect more good changes in the future.
Thank you Dr. Ilya.

Sincerely,

Norma Novy
66 years old
San Rafael, CA

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Getting Well After a Lifetime of Stress

Before coming to visit Dr. Ilya, I spent 6 months on a western medicine treadmill of ultra sounds, CT scans, labs plus specialists: cardio, endocrinology and pulmonary for symptoms: spiking (as high as 180/99) blood pressure, heart palpitations, shortness of breath, fatigue, numbness in hands and arms, sleeplessness, vibration in arms, etc.with no diagnosis. Blood pressure meds made me dim witted and weak. I felt like I was slogging through molasses. Finally I threw up my hands and said, “Enough”.  I quit all the meds. But it took me a couple of months before I heard about Dr. Ilya Skolnikoff, a Chiropractic Kinesiologist.

Not only did I have no idea what kinesology was, I had trouble pronouncing it correctly.  I went to visit Dr. Ilya (as his patients call him) out of desperation, but with equal amounts of hope that he would help me and skepticism (I didn’t understand how he would help me). After one visit when my blood pressure had gone down by 30 points the skepticism was gone. Now after 8 weeks I am amazed at the results.  I don’t always understand what he is doing, but I trust him completely. I am now recovering from a lifetime of stress.

Dr. Ilya’s treatment procedures for me consist–in part– of an animal protein and green vegetable ONLY diet (My name for it is the NO diet, after all the foods I can’t eat).  But it is working.  I immediately lost 10 pounds of bloat.  The goal is to cut all sugar (carbs both simple and complex) and dairy.  This has been an adjustment, since my previous diet was high in grains and beans, with occasional fish and poultry.  But I want to get well and the diet is working, so I stick with it.  And, I’m certainly not starving.  (I’ve never eaten so many eggs and so much animal protein – all organic – in my life!)

Dr. Ilya also prescribes nutritional supplements that he changes as the needs of my body change. When I visit him he administers homeopathic remedies and gives me chiropractic adjustments as well as kinesiology.  All make me feel better.

Being treating by Dr. Ilya has been a life altering experience.  I still have a way to go, but so far this is how my health and well being have improved:

• My blood pressure came down 35 points after the first visit.
• My blood pressure came down a total of over 40 points after the first 2 visits and it stayed this low.  It is now within normal range (120/80).
• The urinary infection that I had was gone after the first treatment as White Blood Cell Esterase was no longer elevated to 105.
• My cholesterol ratio of total cholesterol to HDL is great at less than 2.5.
• My liver enzymes have improved tremendously.  ALT was at 105 before and now it is at 32 after only one treatment.
• An Infection is still in my system but is now within the normal range as the difference between the lymphocytes and neutrophils is much less dramatic.
• I am sleeping soundly through the night for 8 plus hours of rest. (This I love!)

Marie Simmons
Cookbook Author and Food Writer
Richmond, CA

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Dr. Ilya Skolnikoff has healed my body! And honey that ain’t no easy feat. I came to him after discouraging visits with traditional western medical doctors that shall remain nameless (well at least in this review tee hee;-) Those doctors told me nothing was wrong. They said my weight gain, night sweats, hair falling out, joint pain, jitters, etc.etc. was all normal.

Really?

Had I not gone to Dr. Ilya I would be wearing wigs and moo-moos right now looking like a black version of Mrs. Roper from Three’s Company.

His style is completely unconventional and the regimen is not easy to follow. He deals with your emotional health and physical health so get ready to deal with your s^*t!

But a wise woman (thanks Mom!) once told me:

“When wealth is lost, something is lost. When health is lost, all is lost!”

If you aren’t healthy then you can’t even make money, honey.

I saw immediate results in just a few visits (read: 2 months). I have energy beyond my wildest dreams (BF is happy about that!) and lost 15lbs in 2 months. Enough said.

Rachel Williams

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At the young age of twenty four I had been struggling with my health on several levels, and my condition seemed to be worsening rapidly with time.  I had excruciating knee and hip pain to the point that I could not run, and had to limit my yoga practice dramatically.  I constantly felt depressed, fatigued, anxious and emotionally drained.  I had gained weight, developed allergies to many foods, and suffered from severe kidney and bladder infections.  I was perplexed by my poor health because I had been thoughtful and conscientious about my diet and lifestyle choices from a very young age.  I had always been perceived as an energetic and creative person, but I no longer recognized these qualities in myself.  What was going on?

After consulting several doctors through my primary health care provider to no avail, I was ready to give up.  I hadn’t had my period for over a year, but all of my hormone lab tests came out within the normal range (albeit low). Most doctors prescribed birth control pills to help regulate my cycle, but I was determined to get my body back to a balanced state without using oral contraceptives.  Fortunately, I found Dr. Ilya at this point in my battle. After the initial consultation and three therapy sessions I can honestly say that I feel like myself again!  Dr. Ilya does not treat symptoms independently, but rather examines their structural, chemical, and emotional causes in order to heal them.

My healing process has included Dr. Ilya’s chiropractic therapies, a new diet, and the addition of supplements to my daily regimen.  Since the first treatment my body has been rejuvenated and has continued to improve over time.  In just one month my knee and hip pain have completely subsided, my digestion is more sound, and my mood and emotions are generally more grounded and positive.  I am so grateful for these improvements and will continue to work with Dr. Ilya in the future.  I highly recommend his practice to anyone in need — my life has been touched in a powerful way!

Many thanks!

Sandra Sears
Mill Valley, CA

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Dear Dr. Ilya Skolnikoff,

Where do I even start? Thank you so very much for everything that you have done for me. I came to you for knee pain, shoulder pain, as well as forearm pain, not to mention needing help in losing weight. You not only helped me lose weight, but my knee, shoulder and forearm pain has subsided.  I have lost 15 pounds in the last few months, and I feel the best I have felt in the last ten years. I have abundant energy. I used to come home from a hard day at work and then be so tired. Now, after a hard day at work, I go to the gym and then come home and have more energy than I know what to do with. I would recommend your services to anyone that wishes to improve their life. I believe in you one hundred percent. During my visits to your office, I felt very comfortable. Even though I am relocating to a different state, I will continue to practice what you have taught me.

Sincerely,

Charisse Richards
39 years old
Larkspur, CA 

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Before being treated by Dr. Ilya, I had sought help for my health issues from chiropractors, naturopaths, massage therapists and even medical doctors. Although these other doctors were very knowledgeable, they treated my symptoms not the cause of my adrenal fatigue and muscle and joint pain. Dr. Ilya not only treated the origin of my symptoms, but he also treated me, not what he thought or knew would help most people with my symptoms. After seeing so many other doctors without feeling any better, I really appreciate Dr. Ilya’s specific approach which is based on me and what I am experiencing the day of the treatment.  He doesn’t use a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach. No other doctor has been able to diagnose what is causing my symptoms as effectively and quickly as he has.  With his approach, not only are most of my symptoms gone after each visit, but I know that I am dealing with the causes of my symptoms so that my improvements will be much longer lasting and maybe even permanent.  After the very first visit with Dr. Ilya I felt much better.  Every time I go in to see Dr. Ilya, we are digging even deeper into the causes of my health concerns.

Before I started seeing Dr. Ilya, I suffered from headaches and I had neck pain.  He used a holistic approach to treat me including structural, emotional and chemical therapies.  After just a couple of treatments with him, I was already starting to feel better.  He put me on a diet which helped with my low blood sugar and with the headaches.  I was not starving at lunchtime anymore and I had more energy.  He suggested that I stop wearing perfume which I did and started using the organic/solvent free beauty products that he recommended.  After a few months of treatments, I have almost no headaches and my neck pain is gone.  Also, I don’t have any cramps or headaches during my cycle which hasn’t happened in years!

Another great benefit of seeing Dr. Ilya is that I have lost weight!  I was able to lose about 10 pounds while on the diet without starving myself.  I have been wanting to lose a few pounds but I was never able to stick to any diets, but with his therapies and my new eating habits, the pounds started to come off and I went from a size 6 to a size 2!

Dr. Ilya is very knowledgeable and passionate about health.  Before, I used to not think too much about what I was eating or what kind of beauty products I was using, but now I am more aware of what is healthy for me to eat and what types of  lotions, shampoos, etc.  I should use.  He is really dedicated to helping others with their health and really cares about his patients.  His practice is more than a career for him, it is his way of life and he will go out of his way to help others with their health.

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In mid October, 2010 I first visited Dr. Ilya. I weighed 195 pounds on that visit. He recommended a change in my diet to address several health concerns. Following his recommendations the best I could, I lost 10 pounds by the first week of December even with the Thanksgiving Holiday. By April, 2011 I had lost an additional 12 pounds. As of July, 2011 I have maintained a weight of 173 pounds. What I appreciated about his diet recommendations, while I was limited to type and kind of food I could eat, the diet did not limit the quantity of food I could eat and actually forced me to eat more frequently during the day. I rarely felt any cravings for additional food and did not feel hungry between meals. In addition to benefitting from the weight loss I also have experienced more consistent sleep, better digestion and a better Cholesteral ratio.

All the best,

Scott Whittemore

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One Saturday afternoon at a local farmer’s market, while shopping for organic produce, I stumbled upon Dr. Ilya Skolnikoff. Sometimes the best things come to you when you aren’t looking for them, or, in loftier words, when the student is ready, the teacher will come! Dr. Ilya spoke to me about addressing the roots of imbalances in the body and fixing them at the core, thereby guiding one’s body back to a state of balance. What he said resonated with me and piqued my interest, so I took the leap and scheduled my first appointment. From that day forward, with his skilled guidance and my own determination to follow his recommendations, my health issues have continued to significantly improve.

As a 50-something woman, my body was waving several warning flags at me, and I knew I needed help from someone who could take a holistic view of my symptoms and offer real, lasting, and measureable results. Dr. Ilya’s “triad” approach has been much more effective than any I previously have experienced. Turning to Dr. Ilya as my “health coach” has turned out to be one of the best investments of my life. I feel that he provides me a doable roadmap so that my body can regain functionality to naturally heal itself. I’ve recommended him to my friends as a caring, knowledgeable and dedicated health practitioner, and would do so to anyone seeking a healthier and more vibrant life.

-Helen Drake
56 years old
Larkspur, CA

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When Dr. Ilya treats you, you will feel like a new person, with a deeper understanding of yourself.  You become so much more aware of the choices you make and how they affect your life and the lives you are responsible for. I went in for a pain in my foot and got so much more!

I was referred to Dr. Ilya for my son’s Severe Plaque Psoriasis.  After four years of unsuccessful treatments through traditional medicine, Dr. Ilya has made more progress in two months than those previous four years. It is quite incredible.  The tools that Dr. Ilya has taught my son will stay with him for the rest of his life, so he can be in control of his psoriasis, not his psoriasis being in control of him.

Dr. Ilya also treated my son for his allergies and asthma.  My son had a chronic cough that would not go away.  His pediatrician had him on two inhalers, nose spray, eye drops and an allergy pill daily.  He felt lethargic, could not think clear or retain any info, was irritable all the time and not doing very well in school.  After the first visit, Dr. Ilya got the cough to stop and my son was off all of his medications.  My son is medication free and feels great. He feels strong, he can think clear, he is happy and doing so much better in school.

Dr. Ilya has changed our lives forever. Our family is very grateful to all Dr. Ilya has taught us.

-Michelle Santos
39 years old
Honolulu, HI

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Dr. Skolnikoff, DC

I am very pleased with the professional services you have rendered to me over the past year and a half.  Your insights and skills have aided tremendously in my overall well being.  At one point I was planning on having knee surgery.  After consultation with you and your untiring efforts, I opted not to go under the knife.

Your approach to healing is sound.  I enjoy our encounters and look forward to out next scheduled appointment.  I always leave feeling refreshed and focused on a better future.  I would not hesitate to recommend you to any person who desires to optimize their health.

Best to you,

Robert Luster
Mill Valley, CA

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 I came to Dr. Ilya a couple of months ago on recommendation from my wife. I was already somewhat aligned with his ideas about diet (which he nevertheless modified a bit), and had previously received extensive chiropractic care. However, I was dealing with an issue of intermittent urinary bleeding that had gone on for many months (the allopathic treatment of which would have been drastic and very uncertain). I also had continuous pain at the a base of the spine from an injury sustained in a rafting accident nearly two years ago that made it hard to sit for any length of time for any purpose. I furthermore experienced enough occasional back pain to make life difficult.

In only a couple of visits with Dr. Ilya, the pain I associated with the rafting injury has been virtually eliminated, and I have not had any episodes of back pain. Furthermore, the urinary problem has stopped, for which I am especially grateful!

Thank you, Dr. Ilya, for sharing the benefits of your skill and dedication!

Gratefully,

Hank Levin
66 years old
San Rafael, CA

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If doctors have ever told you your symptoms were “all in your head” or “nothing’s wrong”, but you know you don’t feel fine, then go see Doctor Ilya!

Before I met Doctor Ilya, I considered myself “basically healthy,” but there was always something that was bothering me physically.  I would get migraine headaches, had achy joints, chronic cystitis, chronic fatigue, foggy thinking, and could never lose extra weight no matter how much I dieted or exercised.  I was on anti-depressants for 10 years and thyroid medication for 5 years.

I felt too young to be experiencing constant health troubles like this.  But no doctor I ever went to seemed to know what was wrong or could offer any solutions.  I thought I was stuck with these symptoms and medications for the rest of my life.

After working with Dr. Ilya for less than three months, all of my symptoms are gone!  It’s like I’m a brand new person.  I cried when I told my boyfriend I no longer needed to take anti-depressants.  It was a miracle to me. Not only was Dr. Ilya able to help me get off anti-depressants forever, I finally feel rested when I wake up in the morning.  I have energy to last me through the whole day.  I’m mentally alert and have an easy time staying focused.  I even dropped 20 pounds without trying. I also feel increased libido – which is an added bonus.

I recommend Dr. Ilya for anyone who is wanting to be free of prescription drugs or is dealing with issues such as headaches, mood issues, lack of energy, chronic body pain and aches or menopausal symptoms.  Dr. Ilya is no ordinary doctor. He gets to the root cause of heath problems and treats the cause. He gets quick and powerful results.

-Jan Robinson
40 years old
Berkeley, CA

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I originally set up an appointment with Dr. Ilya for my digestion issues, though when I came into his office I was having some discomfort around the Kidney area. I wasn’t sure if it was a kidney issue or a back issue. His diagnosis was that I had Kidney Stones. That was not fun to hear. After all, I’ve heard some horrible stories about how painful that can be when passing through the urinary tract. He gave me products to help dissolve the stones and within a week I had no discomfort. Best of all, the stones did not pass through my urinary tract! Yay!!!! Thank you so much Dr. Ilya.

I came to see Dr. Ilya because of digestion issues. I’ve been dealing with this for over 2 years and therefore have been regularly taking Enzymes and Hydrochloric Acid with all of my meals. They’ve helped me a lot. Though recently I have been having trouble with most of my meals.  Dr.Ilya tested me and concluded that both the Enzymes and the Hydrochloric Acid were not good for me now. The things that once helped me were now hurting me. Therefore, I stopped taking them with my meals and felt much better. I, now, have more confidence regarding my digestion. Thank you Dr. Ilya!

-Elliot Atlas
San Rafael, CA

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When I stay on the health plan that Dr. Ilya gave me, I have more energy and my thinking is clearer. I interact better. My days just go better. That takes practice but it also takes checking in with the doctor and doing more of this and less of that. Dr. Ilya’s approach is not just to focus on one area, but all the different areas because they are all connected. If you are in pain or you want some relief and you want the holistic approach and you want to get healthy and commit to the long run, then Dr. Ilya is your guy.

-Ed McManis
54 years old
Mill Valley, CA

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A friend referred me to Dr. Ilya Skolnikoff and at the time had no idea what Applied Kinesiology was all about. Upon some research and some in depth discussion with Dr. Skolnikoff, I decided that it sounded very interesting so I gave it a try. I have to say it was a wonderful and enlightening experience. I was shown a whole new way to look at how my body works and how the foods I put into my body can effect my health and energy levels. During one of my visits, Dr. Skolnikoff asked me if I had any aches or pains anywhere in my body. I mentioned that I’d had a pain in my shoulder blade for over 2 years and had gone to my doctor and tried a number of massage therapists, the doctor said nothing was wrong, and the massage therapists seemed to make it better for about a week or two, but the pain kept coming back. Dr Skolnikoff asked if he could give it a shot. I told him nothing has worked, but he was insistent, so I decided it would not hurt for him to give it a shot. Well, I am ecstatic and happy to say that it’s been over 2 years, and it has all healed permanently! So, thank you so much!!!

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Stephen Rosenblueth
39 years old
Piedmont, CA

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I felt miserable before receiving your treatments–the painful aches, lack of energy and sleep were a part of my everyday life for 17 years and are now gone after only 4 appointments with you! The diet change, chiropractic adjustments and nutrients for the last 3 months have made a huge difference in my life. No other doctor has been able to get to the root of my problems and make the aches and pains stop. I look at the dairy, grains and sugar that are not on my diet list and think nothing tastes as good as being pain free! Having plenty of energy feels great. Thank you for all your help!

-Carole Gerughty
47 Years Old
San Rafael, CA

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As a new mother of two little girls, I thought my tiredness was normal. Not only that but I suffered from allergies and depression as well. I didn’t want to take synthetic prescription medication; I wanted to feel good again. After the first session with Dr. Skolnikoff, I not only felt better, I changed for the better. His personal care over my well being was professional and friendly.  I highly recommend him as your personal guru to health and well-being.”

-Marina King
41 years old
Walnut Creek, CA

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I had an issue with high cholesterol. My cholesterol was around 240 and statins, which I had taken to control it before, had given me side effects that I did not like. I tried a different approach with Dr. Ilya using supplements and chiropractic adjustments, and I had a 60-point drop in 30 days, which was verified through blood analysis. It has stabilized and continues to be low. That was over a year ago. So, I am really happy not to have to take medication any more for this or anything else.

Sam Mathews
64 years old
Stinson Beach, CA

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Dr. Skolnikoff is a caring, wise and thorough healer. Through his evaluation and physical adjustment processes, Dr. Skolnikoff has literally rebalanced my body and raised my consciousness levels.

Stu Zimmerman
50 years old
Fairfield, CA 94534

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I have been struggling to over come mental exhaustion and physical weakness since 14 years old.  After years of medical testing and thousands of dollars spent on doctors and subsequent medications I left mainstream American medicine and tried alternative approaches.  Acupuncture herbal medicine blood analysis, and naturopathy to name a few.  At thirty-five years old I began having extreme neck and shoulder pain and started going to a chiropractor.  I went every week for over a year and felt much better as long as I didn’t miss an appointment.  It did nothing for my exhaustion.  I went to a chiropractor who uses cold lasers in treatment and felt much better as long as I kept going three days a week for treatments.  But this time the pain was gone and I wasn’t as physically tired.  I began searching for a chiropractor who could address more than just one of my issues at a time and discovered Dr. Ilya Skolnikoff.  In the time that I have been seeing Dr. Ilya my range of motion has increased and my physical exhaustion is almost nonexistent. And the pain in my neck and shoulder are gone.  I receive treatments once a month on average and am extremely hopeful in solving my remaining concerns.  This is the first time in many years that I have new hope and the energy to enjoy it.  I definitely recommend Dr. Ilya to anyone who is ready to let go of American medicine and try something that works.

Sincerely,
Gary Josephson

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Dr. Skolnikoff is like the Sherlock Holmes of health investigators. With his extensive bag of tricks, he scours all possible leads to shine a light on the culprits (mostly of our own doing) responsible for stealing away our prize possession–optimum health.
-Rob Sidon