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Holistic Health Bay Area Dr. Douglas Husbands's holistic health practice focuses on identifying and treating the underlying cause of chronic health conditions. He uses natural and effecive treatments using primarily food as medicine.

Our patients come from San Francisco to San Jose for in-office visit and from anywhere in the world for phone consultations. Most of our patients are those that have been unsuccessful with several treatments, are tired of dealing with the side effects of medication, and/or are not getting proper diagnosis for their health complaints after consulting multiple doctors.

Dr. Doug has successfully treated common chronic health conditions, including hypothyroidism, adrenal dysregulation/fatigue, chronic fatigue syndromes, different types of digestive problems, such as GERD and indigestion. He also has an effective program for diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension, and metabolic syndrome.
Served areas
  • San Francisco, San Carlos, San Jose, Menlo Park, Palo Alto, Redwood City, Hillsborough, San Mateo, Belmont
Highlights and features
  • Functional Medicine
  • Clinical Nutrition
  • Women's Health including PMS, Peri-Menopause, Menopause
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Have you been to several doctors but no one knows what's wrong with you? Have you been properly diagnosed, but the treatment you have received isn't working for you? What your REAL issue is. Our doctor, Douglas Husbands DC CCN, is very good at getting to the bottom of health conditions and uses proven and evidence-based methods for dealing with them.
We use the Functional Medicine approach to treat your health condition. This means we focus on identifying and treating the underlying causes of your chronic disease. When we take care of the underlying cause(s), the symptoms consequently cease, thereby, restoring and improving your health.
We are located in the San Francisco Bay Area, in San Carlos which is midway between San Francisco and San Jose. Our clinic is inside the Rivera Chiropractic building on El Camino Real, between Brittan and Greenwood Avenue. Free parking is available on the side of our building and on the street in front of our building. If you don't have an account with the review sites above, you can also write us a review here.
For children 6 and under, use the forms under "For Children 6 Years Old and Under". You will chart your daily exercise, diet and water intake per day for two days. You will chart your child's daily exercise, diet and water intake per day for two days.
Over the years, I've seen many patients with hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, Graves' disease, and Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, with hypothyroidism. A proper hypothyroidism diagnosis is often missed among those who are already experiencing many of the symptoms of hypothyroid problems. A typical general practitioner or family.
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Dr. Douglas Husbands
Dr. Douglas Husbands
Functional Medicine Doctor, Nutritionist, Chiropractor
Dr Husbands has been helping people resolve chronic illness and improve their health in California for over 18 years. He has worked in health care for over 25 years.

Dr Husbands is one of the best trained holistic doctors in the U.S. He graduated from San Francisco State University with a B.S. degree in Biology/Human Physiology in 1983. In 1991, he graduated from Cleveland Chiropractic College of Los Angeles and became a Doctor of Chiropractic. In 1996, he earned his post-graduate board certification as a Certified Clinical Nutritionist with the International and American Associations of Clinical Nutritionists, and in 2000, he became a certified Anti-Aging Health Care Practitioner with the American Board of Anti-Aging Health Practitioners. In 2003, he became a Functional Medicine physician after completing training at the Institute for Functional Medicine.

Prior to becoming a Chiropractor in 1991, he worked in Sports Medicine as a physical therapy aide and had a personal exercise training business in the 80's.

His education and experience provide a unique combination that covers the key components to help you restore your health. His physiology degree and chiropractic education were his foundation as a physician. With his Functional Medicine training, he has the knowledge to stop and/or reverse various disease processes. His nutrition and anti-aging healthcare knowledge are the tools he uses to influence the human body towards wellness. His bodybuilding and exercise trainer experience provides him with hands-on knowledge for teaching exercises to help the healing process.

Dr. Husbands has been sought for expert opinion by national health magazines and been published in peer-reviewed journals. He has taught many classes and lectured extensively to a wide variety of audiences on natural health topics and functional medicine.

His clinic is located at Rivera Chiropractic Group in San Carlos, at the center between the San Jose (South Bay) and San Francisco. He offers phone consultations for people outside of the San Francisco bay area.
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Functional Medicine San Francisco CA | (650) 394-7470 | Adrenal Fatigue, Thyroid Problems, PMS
Functional Medicine San Francisco CA | (650) 394-7470 | Adrenal Fatigue, Thyroid Problems, PMS
http://www.holistichealthbayarea.com/ Functional Medicine San Franscisco (650) 394-7470 - Tracy shares her journey to better health; resolving adrenal fatigue, thyroid problems, PMS, gut problems and weight gain. Contact or visit us at Holistic Health Bay Area 1168 El Camino Real #7 San Carlos, CA 94070 (650) 394-7470
Reviews (7)
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AdonisIsBeast
Jan 07, 2017
Dr. Husbands is one of the most intelligent doctors I've ever had the pleasure of meeting, let alone working with. If you have ANY medical concern I highly recommend making him or any other highly credible functional medicine doctor your PRIMARY CARE physician. The approach that he takes as a functional medicine doctor genuinely gets to the true "root" cause of your issue and works with you in the most healthy way possible to reverse any damages.

Another great thing with his care is that if certain damage has been done and you have the money to spend, you literally have an entire building dedicated to excellent chiropractic care. I will be referring my family to this clinic even though we live hours away
Kate Rohacz
Oct 17, 2016
I've received the best care imaginable from Dr. Husbands. Having only been to my first appointment so far, it was the best healthcare appointment I've ever been to in my life. Dr. Husbands spent so much time genuinely trying to help me get to the bottom of what's causing my health concerns. I have spoken to other doctors about the same concerns and he is the only one who seems to have nailed it - and he did so immediately.

It's not just about theories or opinions. Dr. Husbands is great when it comes to using science to prove what's really going on. While other doctors I've seen are opposed to running more than just the standard blood tests, Dr. Husbands is very knowledgeable about so many different types of tests that he will actually run them. I'm so lucky to have found someone like Dr. Husbands.

It's been difficult to find a practitioner that will work across specialties (not within one specialty with referrals to other specialties that don't communicate with each other). Dr. Husbands looks at all systems in the body to find the underlying cause of any issues and he won't stop until he answers "why."
Allie Rawlings
May 24, 2014
Dr. Husbands has given me my health back! When I first consulted him this summer, I had been to several different highly regarded naturopaths over the course of three years with hormonal imbalances, panic attacks so bad i could barely drive, unexplained weight gain, etc, etc. The other docs would suggest a few herbs or supplements but things were still bad and getting worse. Dr. Husbands was the first doc to seem to have any idea what was wrong with me, and immediately ordered the right tests, got me on the right protocol, and in a matter of weeks I was feeling so much better than I'd felt in years.

I've seen other reviews saying he's pricey, but my experience is where other docs had me paying for tests and supplements that did not help, and wasting precious time while my health declined, Dr. Husband's knowledge and insight had me getting the right tests and on the right track in no time, comparatively. I only wish I'd consulted Dr. H sooner. He's a great doctor and a nice guy. Thanks Dr. H! You are the best!
Walter Bacon
Jan 28, 2014
I highly recommend Dr. Husbands! ****Complete healing from my Bulging Disc in 8 weeks! ****. ** I was suffering from a Bulging Disc in my spine which left me with numb fingers because the disc was pinching my spinal cord and tons of pain. The MRI showed that it was as big as a bulge could get without having ruptured the disc. ** Within a few weeks of focused adjustment at the troubled area (utilizing the COX method/COX table), my numbness went away, and normal sensation returned to my hand. ** He also adjusted other areas of my skeletal system and helped to stretch out my muscles.

He's not afraid to get physical to get the job done. ** Dr. Husbands focuses on Total Healing and Results! And truly thinks of the patient's best interests. ** He takes a holistic approach by recommending the appropriate foods and supplements to achieve Total Healing. ** His prescribed regimen of specific supplements and focused attention on the problematic disc allowed me to recover fully within 8 weeks of the injury!
Jean T.
I went to Dr. Husbands because I had sudden weight gain, high cholesterol , and my blood surgar levels were at the pre diabetic level. My normal methods of losing weight were ineffective. Within months, my weight was down, my cholesterol within the normal range, and my blood sugar levels normal. He did this all by having me use the nutritionally-based functional medicine methods, without any medications. I followed his diet plan and nutrtional supplement plan. I feel much better.
Stu
I have been working with Dr. Husbands for over one year now, and I have seen marked results in many areas. What I like most about Dr. Husbands' approach is how thorough he is, and how he takes such a great interest in each patient. I was using a steroid inhaler at least once daily for my asthma, but now I only use it infrequently. My general health has improved, along with my level of fitness. Dr. Husbands has helped me to strengthen my immune system and I have virtually eliminated some food allergies that had previously bothered me a great deal. I would recommend Dr. Husbands without reservation.
Micheal M.
Dr. Husbands was instrumental in assisting me with some health related issues that have now been completely resolved. He took the time and effort to completely understand the problems and made recommendations that I am still following today with great results!! He is a pleasure to work with and very accessible when you need to reach him either by phone or email. I would strongly recommend him to anyone who needs assistance and wants positive results. It is well worth it!