Erika Horowitz, ND

I’ve been working with Dr. Horowitz for about 18 months and she is fantastic. She has approached my treatment with patience, compassion and thoughtfulness and I feel as though she has tailored her approach to what I need. After about six months of working with her, I also appreciate that she adjusted my treatment based of what we were both learning about how I was responding to the treatment. I highly recommend Dr. Horowitz!

I first saw Dr. Horowitz over 6 years ago for PCOS and hormone balancing. During this time, she was able to regulate my cycle, something I had never been able to achieve without being on birth control. Five years later, I was suffering considerably from depression, anxiety, brain fog and hot flashes. One year later, after working closely with Dr. Horowitz, I am feeling like myself again. While I still have periodic dips here and there, the overall improvement I have experienced has been much more than I had anticipated. I have seen medical doctors in the past for the above mentioned issues and have never seen long term, natural feeling results.
While it is unfortunate that most insurance plans do not cover naturopathic medicine, the investment I made has been well worth it. Not to mention, Dr. Horowitz’s visits have been extremely educational and informative. I can’t imagine what I would have done without her help.

The older I get, the less «normal» I feel. I went to Dr. Horowitz with the hope that she could get me back on track and feeling great again. I am feeling so much better now. She nailed down my deficiencies and added the right supplements into my diet. All of my tests and diagnostics were explained with the patience and simplicity that I needed. The information is helping me achieve my goal towards changing my body for the better. Thanks Dr. Horowitz!

Dr. Horowitz is the best doctor you will have the honor of being seen by. She not only listens to every ailment or question you have, but she informs you as to what is going on in your body and how she will treat each ailment. She is truly a blessing and I’m so thankful to be under her care. Refer to my review from 11÷8÷14 for full details on how she has helped me in my journey to better health. Just know that whatever it is that you are going through, you don’t have to battle it alone.

I am very hesitant to share my medical history here on Unilocal but I still wanted everyone to know that she is awesome, friendly, and highly competent. I suffered over years and already gave up on it trying to live with my condition.
One day I could not get an appointment with my regular doctor (same practice) anytime soon and agreed to see Dr. Horowitz instead. I had no idea how lucky I was.

Dr. Horowitz has helped me regain my health and I’m incredibly fortunate to have found her — actually, through Unilocal reviews! I like how she has me take medical tests to show exactly where I am deficit and then prescribe the supplements that are most beneficial for me.
Her staff is somewhat challenging for me in that we have trouble communicating. They are curt and not very pleasant. I also think they don’t see themselves that way, so it’s nothing that can be fixed.
However, I do recommend Dr. Horowitz, as she has helped me tremendously.

I read about Dr. Horowitz on Unilocal,and I am so incredibly grateful I found her. My insurance doesn’t cover her expenses, but my visits to her office have been worth every single penny. It is proving to be the best money I have ever spent.
I suffered from severe anxiety for about 1 year, and I figured my only options were deep breathing, therapy and yoga. I was convinced my panic experiences were some kind of foreign invasion. All the physical manifestations of my stress and panic were completely unfamiliar, and totally unlike my usual self. I used to handle stress well, but somehow that was fading away.
Dr. Horowitz greets you with a thorough consultation and chats with you for 2 hours. She is not looking for a quick cure, but a holistic solution to find out WHY you have your symptoms. Before she gives treatments, she wants to do extensive testing so she can provide a targeted solution. We did a round of neuroscience testing, and the results were fascinating. I learned so much about myself, and I felt really empowered by all this new knowledge from Dr. Horowitz. She put me on a specific amino acid regimen, and it changed my life. I started feeling like my old self again within 2 weeks. My quality of life improved so quickly, it was shocking.
Her knowledge and approach is so refreshing in comparison to your traditional, western doctor. She takes the time to educate and empower her patients with valuable information. I trust her recommendations because I have witnessed first hand how powerful natural remedies can be. I was the ultimate skeptic in the past, but now I clearly see why the holistic approach can be game changing for improving my health.
A fellow Unilocaler sharing their personal story is the reason I found my path to recovery with Dr. Erika Horowitz. I hope to pay it forward with my story!

Dr. Erika Horowitz is a five star plus doctor. She has been successfully treating me for a GI problem that has been unsuccessfully treated by 4 Gastroenterologists (MD’s), 3 nutritionists, 1 homeopath, 3 acupuncturists, and others over a period of 5.5 years.
I am so grateful to be normal again. She is brilliant, methodical and nice. However,
the remedy has taken several months and has been complex. So if you are looking for an instant magic pill it probably isn’t here.

My experience with Dr. Horowitz has been nothing short of amazing!!! She is not only knowledgeable, but also personable and genuinely invested in your health/​wellness. I’ve only been seeing her for a few months, but already I feel better than I ever have before. I have yet to have my thyroid re-​tested, but I’m quite sure it’s cranking again based on my energy level and the fact that I’ve lost over 15 lbs. in the last 2 months without even trying that hard. The naturopathic route is the way to go! I also really appreciated the time she took to talk with me BEFORE committing to see her so that I could evaluate if she was the right fit for me. But choosing her was the best decision I ever made. Thank you Dr. Horowitz!

I have had quite a few medical problems over the years and I have seen a lot of doctors, all MD’s or traditional Dr. s’. Visiting Dr. Horowitz was the first time I have been to a naturopath. I cannot say enough positive things about my experience with this amazing Dr. She has really helped me so much and I feel better now than I can ever remember feeling. She is the smartest and kindest Dr. I have ever met as well. I just feel so lucky to have found her. I highly recommend everyone should see Dr. Horowtiz.

On the suggestion of not one but TWO of my clients. I recently decided to find like-​minded professionals to assist me. After meeting Dr. Horowitz today, I feel like I’ve struck gold! She’s very passionate about her field and it shows. She was patient, kind and genuinely interested in my specific issues. Thank you, Dr. Horowitz for your professionalism and most importantly your authenticity. I look forward to working with you.

Erika Horowitz, ND is knowledgeable, normal and nice. I have been seeing Dr. Horowitz for almost a year now for a variety of issues mostly energy related. I have done cleanses with her, lab work and follow-​up treatment plans. She has helped me with my running by prescribing supplements for pre and post run workouts and IV drip vitamins and amino acids. Most recently, I shaved minutes off a related race and experienced no soreness afterward whatsoever. Thank you Dr. Horowitz!

I was going to wait until my treatment was over to review, but it has been too good to wait. I want everybody to feel as good as I feel! I started having horrible stomach attacks last year that would send me to the emergency room. My Kaiser doctors ran every test in the world and ruled out everything they could. At the time they finally diagnosed me with IBS, I was so ill everyday I couldn’t eat hardly at all and I was not able to get out of bed most days. I had lost 15 lbs rapidly and I was not functioning at all anymore. I was scared to eat because it would hurt. I was so weak and tired I couldn’t do anything. And I was constantly in pain, After 4 months of being useless and Kaiser not treating me with anything but pain and anti-​nausea pills, I found out about Dr. Horowitz from a IBS chat room. I booked a consultation and started seeing her in mid-​December. After spending over a hour listening to me and all my symptoms and health concerns, Dr. Horowitz ran some lab tests and had Kaiser do some blood work they hadn’t considered. She found that I was low in Vitamin D, my body had no healthy flora of it’s own, my hormone levels were wacky and I had several food sensitivities my gut was reacting to daily. After all the test results came back, Dr. Horowitz spent time explaining them to me in detail and what was going on in my body. She answered all my questions and took the all time I needed to understand what was happening to me and the treatment plan. Also, since I have Kaiser, I did not have insurance to cover any costs with Dr. Horowitz; it was all out of pocket. This was a huge concern because I have been out of work since the illness. The cost was incredibly reasonable. Each test was around $ 300 each and I had say if I wanted it or not. The consultation and office visits are $ 100 to $ 150. It was completely worth every dime I spent and then some. I started the treatment plan on 1÷5÷11. One month later, and I have my life back. I can eat without fear because I know exactly what foods are hurting me. My energy is back and I feel strong and optimistic. I am no longer in pain and most of my other gastrointestinal symptoms have subsided (gas, belching, diarrhea, bloating, cramping). I am just in the first part of the treatment but I feel so good, every day now, that I had to tell everybody! If you are having IBS problems, go see Dr. Horowitz immediately! Do not wait. The sooner you go, the sooner you will start to feel better.

Dr. Horowitz helped my son, a teenager, lose 35 pounds of overweight and gain energy and focus. She is very knowledgeable, friendly and supportive. She helped us understand every step of the process. I highly recommend her.

I’ve suffered with IBS for 15+ years. Dr Horowitz has helped me more in the last 3 months than I’ve had from dozens of specialist over the last few years.
I still have some reservations about the whole naturopathic medicine but she seems to keep it pretty scientific.
The only downfall is that SF Natural Medicine doesn’t take insurance. So if your insurance won’t cover it — it can get really expensive.
ps. I don’t want anyone to get unrealistic expectations. It’s kind of a lot of work to ‘cure’ IBS, and I am still not cured — but I feel like I am actually getting better for the first time.

Dr. Horowitz now has an office in Berkeley as well for a couple days a week. I’ve had low thyroid and overall stress issues. She has been excellent in helping me to understand how my body’s systems work, explaining complicated science in a great user friendly way. She is down to earth, super smart, and a great health partner. After she stabilized my thyroid for a few months, we’ve moved on to understanding my stress levels to address those. Her approach has been focused and methodical. I highly recommend Dr. Horowitz.

Dr. Horowitz is extremely knowledgable and very easy to talk to. She gives very thorough answers to questions (however many there may be!) and really feels like a partner in your quest for better health. Highly recommended.

I went to Dr. Horowitz to do a cleanse. My goal was to do a liver detox and, ideally, lose some weight. Well, it worked on both fronts. She was there for all my annoying little questions and had a great attitude through them all. She really knows her stuff. I’m also a diabetic and I’m now working with her to help me regulate my blood sugar and monitor my insulin needs. Her office in Potrero is very cute, comfortable and warm. You can’t say that about all doctors offices.

Giving a doctor 5 stars here on Unilocal.You should listen up. I have been seeing Dr. Horowitz now for 2 years and she has helped me through a lot.
The wedding story: For my wedding I had a goal, look freakin’ amazing. And that involved losing 10 lbs. it doesn’t sound like a lot but when you are working your ass off, planning a destination wedding, oh an buying a house sometimes your priorities get shifted. So began my quest, work out with a trainer, cut back on wine and got to Dr. Erika for some natural medicine advise. She recommended some vitamins and with my new régime, the 10 lbs came off. Yee-​ha!
The cleanse story: There is never a right time or good time to set aside for a cleanse. But finally about 8 of us decided to detox together. It was a 10 day cleanse and it was amazing. Yes I said amazing about a cleanse. I felt great, had so much energy, and ate really healthy food. I wish I could do it forever, well actually I could but that would mean no wine, cheese, bread, you get the point.
The story about the Dr.: ND’s are all over this city, but Dr. Horowitz is the one you want to go to. She is so knowledgeable, experienced and a great teacher. I say teach because I learn a lot from her every time.

Dr. Horowitz @ SF Natural Medicine diagnosed a reoccurring digestive problem which turned out to be a pretty serious ulcer. She is an awesome naturopathic doctor who helped resolve the problem without the use of harsh prescription drugs which could have damaged my liver. She really takes the time (more than your average 15 minute office visit) to get a complete snapshot of your health, getting down to the root of a problem before prescribing a course of action. She is definitely a gifted general practitioner.