Wellness Architecture

It can be a trying process to better your health and your lifestyle. I recently became interested in learning about natural medicine and trying a holistic approach to wellness. I have been to regular medical doctors and had enough bad experiences to make me fed up and skeptical.
In my case, I needed a professional doctor who could help me learn more effective ways of taking care of myself. Dr. McCully is extremely knowledgable and compassionate. Based on the symptoms I presented, she was able to figure out how to diagnose and treat my condition. Honestly, I have been feeling ten times better, with more energy and drive and less stress than I have had in a long time — all from a positive change in my health! Dr. McCully understands how difficult life can be when you constantly feel unwell. Through her understanding, she can provide insight and the tools needed to help guide a person in the right direction to start feeling better.

The worry with naturopathic medicine is that your Dr. will be some quack who has little tangible medical advice and only wants to sell you a bunch of pills. Sadly, Dr. MCCully was that doctor. As a few others have pointed out, her bedside manner is nonexistent and her demeanor is really apathetic. She was really spacy at appointments, and I was worried that she didn’t know what she was talking about. A few times while I was with her she would forget the name of a medication, or the way a medication interacted with something, and then she would look it up on her phone. I told her I was having GI issues and that I might have an ulcer. She prescribed me HCL despite the fact that the HCL is an irritant if one has an ulcer. She prescribed me a myriad of husks and pills and probiotics that provided little relief of my systems. After seeing a different naturopath a couple years later, a women who all but healed my GI issues on the first visit, I can say that naturopathy has a lot to offer but I definitely wouldn’t recommend Dr. McCully.

Dr. McCully is who you want to see when you are ready to take control of your health. I thought feeling generally stressed all the time and tired every afternoon was inevitable with two young children. After becoming a Wellness Architecture patient, I am a new woman. Dr. McCully diagnosed an iron deficiency that regular blood tests never turned up. I no longer have energy dips late in the day. A supplement to control the stress hormone cortisol keeps me feeling balanced. The changes were so simple, yet I do not believe a Western-​style doctor could have brought me to where I am today. In my opinion, naturopathic medicine is about lifestyle changes in concert with supplement use. You must be willing to do the work to achieve optimum health. If you are, let Dr. McCully be your guide.

Dr. Samia McCully and her staff are breaths of fresh air in face paced Silicon Valley living. I sought out her services when I was getting back to myself after having my two young children, and had more time to attend to my self care and health needs. I was intrigued and educated about my own digestive system, my own food sensitivities and through the awareness her process developed in me, was able to adjust my nutritional set point and practices to be more energy-​sustaining and healthy for the long run. I no longer eat much dairy or sugar, have lost lots of weight, have healthier skin and more energy on a daily basis. I personally enjoy my conversations and interactions with Samia and Maria and would recommend them to anyone looking to enhance their level of health and wellbeing.

So happy I found Dr. McCully. She has changed my life, I have me back! After years of struggling with my weight and being diagnosed as hypothyroid at 32, I started accumulating symptoms… Inability to lose weight regardless of strict diet and exercise, restless legs and arm pains, insomnia, itchy scalp, memory fog, body aches, trouble with GI, major fatigue, etc. I had seen plenty of endocrinologists that took tests and send me walking with Synthroid and the occasional Cytomel for energy. I was made to feel like I was just complaining, was told I possibly had fibromyalgia … It was just in my head. It was because I just had a baby. I asked to be switched to a NDT, and was denied multiple times. After being fed up, I’d switch Endos… Same thing. Nothing was wrong according to my tests and the Endos.
Then I was at my wit’s end, and went searching for a better solution to all my ailments and I found Dr. McCully… She was on my side, empathized with my stories, was knowledgeable about my issues and had explanations and treatments to help resolve EACH one of my issues!!! She immediately switched me to NatureThroid and supplements to help me. Changed my diet up after allergy tests. She kept digging and testing … and after 10 years of feeling like crap, she was the FIRST doctor to test and figure out I was anemic, had non-​autoimmune hypothyroid, had stage 1 adrenal fatigue, allergies to most foods I was eating, candida and other gut issues. I had answers FINALLY!!!
I am not all through fixing me, but after almost a year of her treatment (this review is long overdue as I felt better months and months ago) and testing for different things, she has root caused all my issues and I am feeling like the old me again!!! She is working on fixing me and I can’t thank her enough. She is what all doctors should aspire to be, helpful.

Are you in search of a kinder, gentler, more holistic approach to your health and wellness needs?
Would you prefer to be free of harmful medications and take greater responsibility for your own health?
Are you tired of researching the myriad of options?
Do you simply want somebody fantastic to consult with who will assist you in improving your health?
Reaching the goals associated with the above undertaking is often a cumbersome task (to say the least). We cannot do it alone.
You will be pleased to know that you have at last found the place.
I originally discovered this outstanding local practice through a friend, and her recommendation was spot-​on. Doctor Samia McCully is by far my favorite naturopath on the peninsula. She is my go-​to choice for all things alternative medicine. She is well-​educated, intuitive, friendly, knowledgeable, and has a great sense of humor. Furthermore, she perpetually strives to continue her education and to remain current as breaking developments occur in the realm of holistic health and wellness, and healthcare in general. She is the primary doctor to which I refer all of my friends, family, and acquaintances, and I highly recommend her.
Western Medicine is undeniably great in the case of emergencies, but for true overall health, disease prevention, and the treatment of root cause (s), as opposed to addressing symptoms only — a more holistic approach is ultimately necessary. Alternative medicine treats the entire person: the whole being. Holistic medicine essentially offers you an active role in terms of taking control of your own health. If your genuine goal is to be healthy and whole; to live longer but suffer less — the approach employed by Dr. McCully holds the potential to assist you in doing so. She is a true partner to her patients, and that is perhaps the greatest attribute any good doctor can possess. We are super lucky to have her and her wealth of wisdom on the peninsula, and I personally am very grateful for all the help that she has given me.

Dr. McCully is the best! I have been seeing her for the past several years. I can honestly say that she has changed my life. She is always current on the latest important information and offers life changing advise. She has introduced me to the most incredible alternative health treatments. She listens intently to what I have to say and has taught me how to listen to my own inner voice to help with my healing. Dr. McCully is as good as it gets for health and wellness. I would highly recommend her services.

I rarely write reviews, but certainly read them. In this case, however, I must report that Dr. McCully really changed my life. I’m rather skeptical about anything new. My wife implored me to see Dr. McCully. I told her about a problem I was having. She was extremely thorough in her investigation of my total health. To make a long story short, I lost about 15 pounds, felt better than I had in years and am now much stronger, with more energy and enthusiasm than I’ve had in years. I strongly recommend her to anyone with health issues that conventional medicine is falling short

So I found Dr. McCully by reading the reviews on here, and it looked very promising. I went to her office for a few appointments and ended up being very disappointed.
For starters, her bedside manner seemed to be non-​existent. I often felt like she was condescending to me and different medical doctors that I referenced at my appointments. After every appointment, I felt more discouraged than I had before I walked in. More foods that I had to avoid, 21 horse pills a day… she gave me a very general but very difficult regiment that did nothing to help me. Also, after spending a LOT of money, I was no closer to healing from the chronic UTIs that I was experiencing. I started speaking with a different naturopath who actually specializes in women’s health and within a fraction of the time and money, I had an easy, effective regiment to follow and have not experienced a UTI since then.

I was referred to Dr. McCully by my boyfriend and her knowledge/​guidance has changed my life! Through testing and consulting sessions, we discovered I was extremely dehydrated, had issues with my thyroid, and had inflammation issues. We also did blood tests and determined I had sensitivity to dairy, sugar and a few other foods I frequently ate. After changing my diet and adding some supplements I feel like a new person! I’ve lost 25 pounds in 3 months, have more energy and have a healthy glow (people have commented!!!). I would highly recommend Dr. McCully to anyone interested in increasing their quality of life.

I found Dr. McCully through a friend who had been raving about how great she was feeling. I have been seeing her now for about 6 months and could not be happier. At my first appointment, she asked a lot of questions and got a complete picture of all my concerns. She suggested a few supplements, ordered some lab tests, and asked me to come back in a few weeks. I wasn’t expecting much before the lab results came back, but by the time I had my second appointment I was sleeping better, had more energy in the morning and my leg cramps that happened at night had almost completely gone away.
The second appointment was very informative. A lot of results were in the normal range, but Dr. McCully said they weren’t ideal and could actually cause some of the symptoms I was having. It was refreshing to have someone tell me that everything wasn’t fine, because I have been to doctors so many times and been told that everything was normal — when I wasn’t feeling very good! Dr. McCully was able to link a bunch of symptoms I had been having together — who knew they were all coming from the same place?! She recommended some dietary changes and added a few more supplements. I’m happy to say that I have been feeling really good for about 4 months now! I highly recommend her. She is such a terrific source of information; every time I’m ready just to attribute something to aging, she has a way to make it better!

To start the process I filled out their forms, inclusive of what my goals were for the initial consultation. As I filled out my goals for the consultation, I stated that I wanted to find out if a naturopath was the right route for me. The doctor did not do a very good job of familiarizing me with this new (to me) process or walking me through her thinking. There was no introduction and no bedside manner. The experience was disappointing, uncomfortable, and unfortunately very expensive.

After having been to my regular MD for sleep issues and getting no help (I didn’t want to use sleep medication), I found Dr. McCully. After asking me a bunch of questions and doing some testing she came up with a plan that worked very quickly. I’ve seen other changes in my health that I wasn’t expecting. I’m more aware of what I eat now and make healthier choices. I’ve learned a lot and would highly recommend Dr. McCully.

I found Dr. McCully after years of suffering with GI issues while pursuing traditional medical avenues thru Kaiser. Unlike Kaiser, Dr. McCully was able to identify my issues through simple tests. Once root causes were identified (which Kaiser could never do) Dr. McCully put me on a treatment plan that worked within a matter of weeks. After suffering through traditional MD’s giving me this pill or that pill to mask my symptoms without ever even trying to figure out the root cause I was so grateful to find someone who not only listened to me but was able to actually treat the problem.
Having never been to a Naturopathic before I was relieved that her approach is very scientific — she knows how all the systems in the body interact and how what we put into our bodies (food, supplements, etc.) effect those systems. She is also very professional without being aloof or removed which I often see in traditional medicine.
While it is not cheap to see a Naturopathic Doctor, and my insurance doesn’t cover any of the costs every penny I have spent has been well worth the good health and increased energy I feel now. I feel like seeing Dr. McCully has changed my life in a very positive way.

I have been extremely happy with the services I have received from Dr. McCully and with the results I have experienced. This is my first time working with a naturopathic doctor. Over the years I have used a combination of traditional medicine and alternative medicine to solve whatever has ailed me. What I enjoy about a ND’s approach is that it offers a blend of the two and that a ND works to get at root causes versus just treating symptoms with drugs.
I have had allergies my entire life and was feeling very tired over the last year. Dr. McCully did a comprehensive interview, exam, and assessment of what was going on. What I love about her approach is that she runs the tests to get a full scientific picture of where your systems are and combines that with what she learns in the interview along with her vast knowledge about becoming and staying healthy.
Dr McCully recommended a treatment protocol and diet that has boosted my energy levels, allowed me to get off the allergy medications, and just made me feel better in general. She is very personable and professional and is the type of doctor who is always increasing her knowledge. She also really listens to her patients. I highly recommend her especially for those with difficult to solve medical conditions that traditional medicine can’t address. Especially anything in the allergy, digestive, energy level realm which seems to elude traditional medicine. I would also see her if you just want to feel healthier and more energetic.

I have been under Dr. McCully’s care for almost two years now, and she has helped me immensely. She is very professional, thorough. and knowledgeable about the human body and the various methods of treatment used to treat virtually any disease or malady. She is very careful to modify any course of therapy to suit your specific needs, lifestyle, and sensitivities. Unlike many practitioners out there, rather than just silencing your symptoms with a «magic pill», she treats the underlying cause of your symptoms to ensure the problem you are suffering from actually gets addressed. I can’t recommend her highly enough… she has changed my life.