“It is a pleasure to share my experiences with Dr. Lela Altman. Before providing specifics, it is important to identify myself as a Canadian who purposely sought out Dr. Altman given her professional reputation and expertise as naturopath and SIBO specialist. I do not exaggerate when I say Dr. Altman is exceptional interpersonally and in her ability to diagnose and recommend treatments. All patients are vulnerable and need reassurance that there is hope. With Dr. Altman you get this in spades.

Rather than write this anonymously I am signing my name with an offer to serve as a reference should anyone want further comment. Simply ask Dr. Altman for contact information.”

Bill Hubbard, Vancouver BC

“It has been an immensely healing experience to be a patient of Dr. Altman’s. From my first visit I have felt safe, seen, respected and honored.

The success of her acupuncture treatment for health conditions where prescription treatment either fails to work, or fails to exist, continues to leave me in awe. These conditions range from post concussive symptoms after a traumatic brain injury and menstrual cycle regulation to constitutional work.

With a highly sensitive body, Dr. Altman has also patiently leveraged her expertise to rule out and solve long-term digestive issues and nutritional deficiencies. More than once with these issues I came to Dr. Altman simply, but intuitively, feeling that something within my body was off. Her belief in my experience and willingness to investigate has made a world of difference, especially as a woman of color who is incurred tangible health harms when dismissed or not taken seriously in other care settings.

While all of this has radically impacted my quality of life and left me eternally grateful, in 2020 Dr. Altman also went far above and beyond the call of duty, heroically treating me through seven months of COVID symptoms. I question if I would be here today if I were not so fortunate to have Dr. Altman as my primary care provider

In the early phase of the pandemic amidst lockdown, inability to be seen in person, inability to be sent for specialist consult or diagnostic imaging, many unknowns and medical learning that came day by day, Dr. Altman supported me through two types of pneumonia, antibiotic allergy, kidney damage, heart complications and then still months of milder symptoms and recovery. Though it was a very challenging experience, I never once felt alone. I knew I was in the absolute best hands. Dr. Altman was there every step of the way even on the toughest days managed to keep me laughing.

I'm so thankful. I'm certain that if every patient had received this level of care our world would be a profoundly more whole place.

The power an impact of Dr. Altman's care did not stop with me. Her dedication to getting and keeping me well, in turn, allowed me to continue caring and my own ways for the wellness of others; from facilitating virtual healing circles to tutoring young refugee students faced with schooling from home.’’

K.Y., Seattle WA

“Dr Altman has changed my life. I’ve been a patient at Bastyr for over ten years but since I’ve transitioned my care to her it has improved unbelievably. Before our first appointment she had reviewed my medical records. She had a few items that she wanted to address immediately like my blood pressure which had never been identified as pre-Hypertensive. I’m happy to say that seeing Dr Altman regularly has helped me maintain health by identifying issues with my and addressing them before they became chronic conditions. I would recommend Dr Altman as a primary care practitioner to anyone who wants to maintain good health or address digestive issues. She is attentive, respectful, empathetic, and one of the most informed general practitioners I have ever had the good fortune of being treated by.”

S.J, Seattle WA