Marin Optimal Health provides comprehensive healthcare using Functional and Oriental medicine and acupuncture, using various laboratory tests as needed. We integrate traditional Chinese and western herbal medicine with clinical nutrition and pharmaceutical grade nutritional supplements. And we take dietary, exercise and lifestyle habits into account in diagnosing and treating various ailments.
From the moment you walk in the door we provide you with a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere for your treatment. We listen to all your concerns and answer all your questions. We'll continue to provide you with all the support you need throughout the treatment process. I tailor your treatment to your unique condition, needs and life circumstances.
From the moment you walk in the door we provide you with a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere for your treatment. We listen to all your concerns and answer all your questions. We'll continue to provide you with all the support you need throughout the treatment process. I tailor your treatment to your unique condition, needs and life circumstances.
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It's important for you and your doctor to understand how the demands and stresses of your particular lifestyle, habits and circumstances may be impacting your health. This increases the likelihood of a successful treatment. Not everything your healing requires happens in the doctor's office. Patient compliance - following recommended treatment protocols at home - is vital to the treatment process.
What exactly is an autoimmune disease? Our immune system is extremely important when it comes to protecting us from both disease and infection. When someone receives a diagnosis of an autoimmune disease, it means that their immune system turns on itself and attacks the body's healthy cells instead of protecting the body from outside forces that can cause harm.
Also known as "foggy brain, " brain fog is not actually a medical condition but an underlying symptom of another condition in the body. If you ever feel like you are not able to think as clearly as normal, you may be experiencing a case of brain fog. Brain fog is not just a tired brain since it can inhibit your ability to function at full capacity for long periods of time.
We provide the highest quality pharmaceutical grade herbal and nutritional supplements. If you need refills, please call the office manager and arrange for a time to pick them up. The acupuncture meridians are a system of non-physical energy channels or pathways that run like map lines throughout the body.
As a Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, specializing in Functional medicine, I've prescribed nutritional and herbal supplements for nearly thirty years, with positive results for several thousand patients. I use only professional grade nutritional and herbal supplements manufactured by companies that sell exclusively to licensed alternative practitioners.
Reviews (15)
Belinda Macri
Sep 13, 2021
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Claudio Tudisco
Jul 23, 2019
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Delisa S.
Sep 08, 2018
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Dr. Sara is a true healer. She has immense wisdom, knowledge, kindness, and care. My only complaint is that there are not 10 stars to give her.
She is so present and understands really complicated auto-immune issues. The incredible relief of having someone guide me through the maze of horrible symptoms with actual solutions is immense. When you are tired of the failure of our western medical system to actually heal the root causes of illness run do not walk into her office . I have seen so many practitioners who see my body as a bunch of separate illnesses,
Dr. Sara sees me as a whole system.
She is so present and understands really complicated auto-immune issues. The incredible relief of having someone guide me through the maze of horrible symptoms with actual solutions is immense. When you are tired of the failure of our western medical system to actually heal the root causes of illness run do not walk into her office . I have seen so many practitioners who see my body as a bunch of separate illnesses,
Dr. Sara sees me as a whole system.
Yasue T.
Apr 10, 2016
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I am so grateful to have found Dr.Sara Kendall Gordon. She is truly a gifted healer.
I have been seeing her for many issues last several years. Each time she helped me tremendously. I love the way she always find out what is causing why what with full of confidence and clarity. Yes, I can trust her !
I have been seeing her for many issues last several years. Each time she helped me tremendously. I love the way she always find out what is causing why what with full of confidence and clarity. Yes, I can trust her !
Elizabeth C.
Mar 31, 2016
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Carrie V.
Mar 30, 2016
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If not for the skill, insight and presence of Dr Sara, I would be far less healthy, struggling against fatigue and bothersome conditions related to a busy, productive modern way of life.
Although already practicing a fairly wholesome lifestyle, ( exercise, good diet, no tobacco, not overweight) my body needed far more nourishment, rest, care, attention, openness, and healing than afforded previously.
Once putting my (over-done) self in her capable hands and assuming the responsibility to ensure restorative time for this body, a deep healing took hold and continues today.
I recommend Sara Kendall
Although already practicing a fairly wholesome lifestyle, ( exercise, good diet, no tobacco, not overweight) my body needed far more nourishment, rest, care, attention, openness, and healing than afforded previously.
Once putting my (over-done) self in her capable hands and assuming the responsibility to ensure restorative time for this body, a deep healing took hold and continues today.
I recommend Sara Kendall
Maryanne L.
Mar 28, 2016
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Dr. Sara Kendall Gordon is an impeccable, heart-based, uniquely skilled acupuncturist. Over the years I have come to her seeking both preventative and curative care for a variety of chronic and acute issues including: back pain, colds and flu and even an obscure blood ailment. Her combination of competency, wisdom, knowledge of ancient and modern healing remedies and practices keeps me coming back again and again! I am grateful for her commitment to bring this community a solid alternative and at times appropriate compliment to allopathic medicine. Grateful
Dalini A.
Mar 22, 2016
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Dr. Sara has been a God send!!!! I went into see her for hormonal issues when i was going through the change. She was abel to helped me go through the process without anxiety and everything else that comes along with Menopause. I now see her once in awhile when I am under the weather. She helps me stay health and balanced. Thank you.
Jeanne L.
Mar 21, 2016
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Audrey N.
Mar 20, 2016
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I have been using Dr Gordon as my primary care physician for almost 10 years. She has successfully helped me survive 2 rounds of cancer treatments with all the difficult side effects. I always feel more balanced after an acupuncture treatment with her. I would highly recommend her if you suffer from any autoimmune conditions as well.
Talia H.
Mar 20, 2016
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I was a patient of Dr. Sara Gordon for eight years and would have continued seeing her had I not moved a plane-ride away! I suffered from a host of GI and autoimmune issues, I had seen 16 specialists in western medicine, and not one could figure it out. I was a medical nightmare, and Dr. Gordon was the only person willing to take on the challenge. She works to diagnosis the underlying cause of your ailments rather than simply putting a bandaid on your symptoms. She is patient and very good at what she does, but you must have an open mind. I would highly recommend her services.
Lynn Marie L.
Mar 19, 2016
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Through working with Sara I have found relief from digestive symptoms that plagued me for many years. Nothing else was working. She is highly knowledgeable, intuitive and caring. It is especially helpful that she is so skilled at muscle testing what the body needs. The combination of supplements and diet that she recommended have helped me heal my long-term digestive problems, which is one of her specialties.
Steven K.
Mar 18, 2016
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I've been seeing Dr. Gordon for four years on a regular basis and am quite happy with her services.
We are specifically working together to address three health goals:
1) Optimal health
2) Supporting my immune system to overcome minor illnesses (cold, flu, etc.) more quickly
3) Addressing a condition diagnosed by my D.O. (via blood work) in a natural way
Regarding these three goals:
1) I'm a 56 year-old male that began training for and racing triathlons after a 25 year hiatus from the sport. While I kept in shape with cycling all these years, adding two more sports at my age was a
We are specifically working together to address three health goals:
1) Optimal health
2) Supporting my immune system to overcome minor illnesses (cold, flu, etc.) more quickly
3) Addressing a condition diagnosed by my D.O. (via blood work) in a natural way
Regarding these three goals:
1) I'm a 56 year-old male that began training for and racing triathlons after a 25 year hiatus from the sport. While I kept in shape with cycling all these years, adding two more sports at my age was a
Monique B.
Feb 18, 2016
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I first learned about Dr. Sara through my yoga teacher who used to have many health issue and is currently thriving because of Dr. Sara. My yoga teacher told me to give Dr Sara a year. I saw Dr. Sara for asthma and recurrent pneumonia and she brought me back to health, something I didn't think was possible. I have been going to her for 2 years and counting because nothing else works, she's the real deal. Not only did she help me heal my body but she helped me calm my mind and heal my soul. She is worth every penny and I highly recommend her if you want to thrive. It's not something
Lisa R.
Feb 01, 2016
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If you want to waste a lot of time and money, then Sara is the person to see. I saw her for about 6 months, hoping to get some relief from some hormone related health challenges. She prescribed massive amounts of supplements based on her system of 'diagnosing', none of which relieved my symptoms. I had asked her repeatedly to suggest a test that would give an accurate read on my hormone levels or to work from the lab results I already had from my regular doctor. She always had a reason why it wasn't yet time to order lab work which meant I continued to suffer with my symptoms. I
