TESTIMONIALS
| E.L. | May 2018 |
Thyroid Disease, PCOS, Insomnia, Anxiety, Pediatric Care |
I came to see Dr. Elmaleh 17 years ago and I have been her patient ever since. When I first came to her as a new patient, I was dealing with PCOS, very irregular menstrual cycles, hypothyroid and a thyroid autoimmune condition. I went on thyroid medication prescribed by an endocrinologist, but it didn’t appear to make a big difference in how I felt. Using homeopathy, Dr. Elmaleh completely reversed my PCOS (ie. the cysts on my ovaries disappeared and my hormone levels where in the appropriate range). Over the last 10 years, I suffered from anxiety and insomnia as well. I find a noticeable improvement in my daily anxiety levels and sleep quality. Lastly, I took my 5 year old son to see Dr. Elmaleh because he was suffering from acid reflux, eczema, diarrhea. He was experiencing physical discomfort, stomach pains, constant dry skin and itchiness. Our visits to the pediatrician’s office were not very insightful or helpful. After diet elimination and a few weeks of homeopathy treatment, his symptoms improved about 90%. Dr. Elmaleh is by far the most effective physician I have been treated by. She tackles health problems from a systems perspective and understands how the body is connected, how organs and systems interact, rather than looking at health problems from a singular perspective, as so many physicians do. Aside from her very adept medical knowledge and experience, she is kind, personable, inquisitive, and a friend.
| J. Stone | May 2018 |
IBS, GERD, Well Pregnancy |
I have been a patient of Dr. Elmaleh’s for the past 25 years. I first came to see her when I was five, with chronic ear infections. My pediatrician had recommended putting tubes in my ears, and my mother was against that treatment method. She sought an alternative, and after taking remedies from Dr. Elmaleh, I have never had an ear infection again.
As I grew up, I have seen Dr. Elmaleh for various other ailments including a weak immune system during college and chronic gastrointestinal issues including IBS, gastroparesis, and acid reflux. I am currently pregnant and I feel reassured having Dr. Elmaleh get me ready for birth, postpartum, and motherhood. I have always responded well to the homeopathic remedies and feel my overall health and wellness has improved.
Dr. Elmaleh’s approach is unlike any doctor I’ve ever seen. She spends a full hour with you each visit understanding what is happening to you physically, but also understanding any emotional connections that might be going on in your life. She treats the whole self and I have come to view homeopathic medicine as preventative as opposed to the western approach of reactive medicine. She and her team are always accessible after appointments for any follow up and her referrals to other doctors are fantastic. I appreciate Dr. Elmaleh’s background as an MD and feels she is able to combine the best of conventional and alternative medicines. She is always well read and up to date on happenings in the medical field.
I am a firm believer in the benefits and positive effects of homeopathic medicine. Other family members are patients of Dr. Elmaleh’s as well. I have endless trust in Dr. Elmaleh for my care and wellbeing. She always makes me feel reassured that she can treat whatever is going on in my life. Without any hesitation I’d recommend homeopathy and specifically being under Dr. Elmaleh’s care to anyone.
| Kim S., PhD | May 2018 |
Menopause, Sleep Issues, Digestive, Depression |
I cannot recommend enough Dr Elmaleh and her holistic, homeopathic practice. Over more than 20 years, I have found Dr Elmaleh consistently inquisitive, patient, compassionate, and humorous. She is up to date on current cutting edge thinking and doesn't hesitate to suggest outside-the-box strategies for difficult to resolve problems. Some of the issues Dr Elmaleh has helped me to address include menstrual and post-menopausal symptoms, allergy and sinus issues, dermatologic conditions, sleep problems, digestive issues, depression and anxiety. Dr Elmaleh works collaboratively with my other health care providers and has been a source of excellent referrals.
| Max Gerard | May 2018 |
Eczema, Allergies |
I met Dr. Elmaleh in the Fall of 2015 for chronic allergies which were starting to grow in number and severity as well as severe eczema. The rash covered nearly my entire body except head, hands, feet, groin. I had just been tested for seasonal & food allergies and the North American Patch Test which showed 15+ allergies. The "conventional" doctors I went to all prescribed topical steroids and antihistamines, which were clearly only masking the symptoms and not treating the root cause. Before working with Dr. Elmaleh I was new to homeopathic medicine, but took comfort in her holding an MD as well. I can say without a doubt that Dr. Elmaleh is the most compassionate and thoughtful doctor I have worked with. The initial consultation was extremely thorough as we worked through what seemed like most of my life's medical history.
After a few weeks on her chosen remedies, the rash faded and I did not need to take the antihistamines or use the topical steroids any longer. Now, almost three years later, I have successfully reintroduced several of these allergies back into my daily/weekly life -- I can eat bagels and pizza without hives again! The progress is slow, but the results are lasting. Dr. Elmaleh is fantastic.
| Chris A. | May 2018 |
Menopause, Asthma, Recurrent Pneumonia, Pelvic Floor Problems |
I am one of the many ecstatic patients of Dr. Elmaleh's. I was given her name by a dear friend who found Dr. Elmaleh to be an amazing doctor. When I visited Dr. Elmaleh last year I didn't know what to expect, but I was pleasantly surprised. Not only is she brilliant, she is caring, and confident and demonstrates an authentic interest in my wellbeing and who I am as a person. After learning about my health needs, my history and my family health issues she tailored homeopathic pellets to meet all of my problem areas. She also gave me other holistic remedies to prevent myself from getting pneumonia, which I had typically been getting 3-4 times a year. Not only am I off my asthma medication, I am also pneumonia free for over a year! I also went into menopause at 41 which has caused numerous issues. She gave me a regimen to follow along with a prescription for pelvic floor therapy which I have been going to for over 3 months now and I have to say that I am in less pain during intercourse and I am not as fearful to be intimate with my husband. I owe all of these wonderful progressions in my health to her astute listening and dissecting of my many needs and to her acute understanding of how holistic and conventional medicine work hand in hand. She is my life line when I am sick and I couldn't be happier to have found her. Thank you again Dr. Elmaleh for being such a wellinformed and open-minded physician. The world would be a much healthier place if all doctors opened their minds to holistic remedies.
| M.P. | May 2018 |
Health Maintenance, Acne, Emotional Issues |
Dr. Elmaleh is my go-to medical advisor.
I first took my adolescent daughter to see Dr. Elmaleh over 10 years ago for acne and emotional issues. As a result of her direct and caring treatment & suggestions, my daughter began to thrive. When I saw those changes, I became a patient for my overall health care.
Dr. Elmaleh has detected significant conditions that our other doctors haven’t and ordered appropriate lab tests where others have been lacking.
Thank you so much Dr. Elmaleh for your caring concern and good humor over all these years.
| ERT | Feb 2017 |
Menopausal Symptoms, Thyroid Issues, Cancer Treatment Support, Pediatric Care |
I started seeing Dr. Elmaleh over 22 years ago after I was diagnosed with cancer. Since then, she has helped me through two more diagnosis of cancer, sudden-onset menopause, thyroid issues, and surgery.
I brought my children to see Dr. Elmaleh due to recurring ear infections, stomach troubles, gall bladder problems, Bell’s palsy and type 1 diabetes.
In all instances, Dr. Elmaleh helped us heal quicker, get strong faster, minimize side effects, and regain our health. I trust her expertise, knowledge, and guidance and highly recommend her.
| Adi G. | Feb 2017 |
Immune Deficiency Disorder, Urinary Tract Infections, Pneumonia, Children Wellness |
My son was diagnosed with an immune deficiency disorder after he had 2 very severe pneumonias at the age of 2 and 3. He was having difficulties recovering from the second pneumonia and was coughing for months. After using antibiotics for 6 months, inhalations, and other conventional medicines with little help, we came to Dr. Elmaleh. After sitting with us for more than 2 hours, listening to us patiently, hearing every little detail about my son's medical history, and asking questions about him, his character and his everyday life, we started the individualized treatment she had recommended for him. After 3 weeks my son stopped coughing and the congestion and stuffiness went away.
Since then, my son has not experienced pneumonia or any other serious children's disease. Also, now at age seven, tests have shown his immune system has stabilized and gone up to normal levels, a problem that his doctors thought would stay low for the rest of his life. After I saw how Dr. Elmaleh helped my son, I decided to also bring my daughter, who has kidney issues, for a preventative treatment to try to protect her one kidney and avoid UTIs. We have seen Dr. Elmaleh for about three and a half years now, and both my kids are in great health, other than the occasional cold now and then.
I am recommending Dr. Elmaleh to every parent whose kids struggle with continuing health issues, I have experienced how homeopathy helped my kids and I have no doubt in my mind that it is all thanks to Dr. Elmaleh.
| Nancy W. | Feb 2017 |
Allergies, Menopausal Symptoms, Stress, Anxiety, Wellness |
Dr. Elmaleh is on my list of people I can’t live without. I first went to her to treat my allergies, which she cleared up. The pollen counts can be sky high and I don’t even know it. It’s miraculous. She has since treated me for a roster of other conditions, including stress and all the unpleasant side effects of menopause. I look forward to my twice yearly appointments with her. She is detail oriented and kind. You can see her mind working every angle to take the very best care of you.
| I. H. | Feb 2017 |
Asthma, ADHD, Developmental Delay, Grave’s Disease |
I was referred to Dr. Elmaleh in 2014 by a fellow mom in a mother’s group for my older son who has asthma and allergies. My older son had numerous asthma attacks and was rushed to Urgent Care on numerous occasions for oral steroids. He has ADHD and oral steroids make him fidgety. I was desperate to find an alternative treatment for him. Under Dr. Elmaleh’s medical supervision, my older son has fewer asthma attacks and we manage to keep his ADHD under control. My younger child has FPIES (Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome) to soy and dairy since birth. It was very frustrating because there isn’t much treatment for FPIES. He had low weight gain and was selectively mute. I brought him to consult Dr. Elmaleh too. After two years, he is thriving and has made a lot of progress in his developmental delays.
After seeing the miracle works of Dr. Elmaleh for my boys, I started treatment with Dr. Elmaleh when I was diagnosed with Graves’ Disease in 2015. Under her medical guidance, my thyroid levels are more stable and I am working towards remission. Also, she helped me with my recurring sinus infections. I am deeply grateful to what Dr. Elmaleh has done for our family. She is compassionate, takes time to listen to your problems, sharp and knowledgeable. She has opened our eyes to the world of homeopathy. Our family is continuing homeopathic treatment because it has improved our lives tremendously. Without a doubt, I highly recommend Dr. Elmaleh to anyone who is seeking homeopathy treatment.
| Florence R. | Feb 2017 |
Anxiety, IBS, Chronic Sinusitis, Allergies, Anemia |
Strangely enough, I came to see Dr. Elmaleh because I could not see any “doctors”. I wanted to get my medical checkup (mammograms, blood test, etc.) but my anxiety was so high that I actually was unable to even dial a doctor’s number to get the process started. I felt cornered and angry that my anxiety was stopping me from taking proactive steps towards my health and my wellbeing.
From the first visit, I felt supported. First by Dr. Elmaleh’s caring, intelligent, and indepth examination, then by the range of medication she gave me, all gentle but potent. Some of them are incorporated in my personal pharmacy forever. Being re-acquainted with the medical world in that way gave me the courage to keep going and helped with the remedies she prescribed. I was able to conduct all my checkups. Since then, we have worked at clearing up different issues: IBS, chronic sinusitis, and allergies. Dr. Elmaleh diligently follows-up from one session to the next, re-assesses the situation, and creatively thinks to find the best solution for you as an individual. She has a large range of tools that she uses to get the best results possible.
So when my daughter, at the start of her High School Senior year, started showing real signs of physical and emotional distress, I sent her to Dr. Elmaleh. It turned out that her headaches and fatigue were largely due to a serious lack of iron, diagnosed by a blood test that her regular pediatrician had never bothered to request. Dr Elmaleh doggedly followed-up until my daughter was “out of the woods” and into college, healthy and balanced. Having Dr Elmaleh and homeopathy in our family life is certainly an asset.
| C.M. | Feb 2017 |
Fibromyalgia, Diverticulitis, Fatigue, PTSD |
I became a patient of Dr. Elmaleh approximately one year ago. I had been seeking relief from symptoms of PTSD, fibromyalgia, diverticulitis and lack of energy. The first benefit from working with Dr. Elmaleh was her compassionate understanding of my situation and the time she took to inquire with constructive questions in order to best help me. Homeopathy has brought me remarkable relief from symptoms that had been persistent through using allopathic treatments. There have been no side effects and I am so grateful for the continued relief. Thank you Dr. Elmaleh for your practice of caring for us as whole beings. Your study of my entire situation gave me relief that I never knew was possible!
| Andrea Gitter MA, LCAT, BC-DMT | Sept 2016 |
Pediatric Care, General Wellness |
I initially came to see Dr. Elmaleh almost 30 years ago, for a variety of health issues. I had seen several western practitioners and had gotten very little relief from my symptoms. Dr. Elmaleh's training as a medical doctor and as a homeopath allowed her a broad perspective and enabled her to successfully treat my symptoms. When my daughter was 6 months old, she had already had 5 ear infections. I brought her to see Dr. Elmaleh and she didn't have another ear infection for 5 years and only one after that! My daughter is now 21 and continues to be followed by Dr. Elmaleh, seeing her several times a year. I have such enormous regard and gratitude for Dr. Elmaleh that I have referred friends, family and my own psychotherapy patients to her.
| Victoria T. | Sept 2016 |
Chronic Urinary Tract Infections, Anxiety |
It has been one year now since I went to see Dr. Elmaleh for first time. Sixteen years ago, when living in Italy, I was introduced to homeopathy by my family doctor at the time. It was the solution for my daughter’s and my medical and chronic issues. Allergies and respiratory illnesses, eczema, otitis, sinusitis, PMS...all got much better and our bodies developed a strong defense mechanism that still protects us from many infections.
Six years ago I moved to New York City. During the difficult time of transition, I saw different doctors for different issues with different parts of my body and mind. With no symptoms I was having recurrent urine infections. My family doctor sent me to my gynecologist, my gynecologist sent me to an urologist, and after many exams and treatments with antibiotics, I found that my urine infection did not clear up. Meanwhile, I was put on antianxiety medication by a specialist with a number of side effects that were making my life worse day by day. It was not until I met Dr. Elmaleh that everything became connected and I was treated as a whole person. Dr. Elmaleh coordinated the whole case and integrated every doctor's diagnosis. I stopped every medication I was taking and was put on a homeopathic treatment. After one year, I can tell that I now feel like a whole person, strong and powerful. I don't feel like pieces anymore. I feel myself very connected with every part of myself, my mind, and my body. I will continue following my homeopathic and holistic treatments with Dr. Elmaleh even if it requires some commitment, but today's Victoria feels much better. I don't have enough appreciative words to honor the gift that Dr. Elmaleh has given to me.
| L. Greco | Sept 2016 |
Celiac Disease, Inflammatory Bowel Disease |
In September of 2014, just after my daughter’s fifteenth birthday, she started feeling intense stomach pain. In the six months that followed, Amanda lost twenty pounds, became anemic, suffered from fatigue, vitamin deficiency, and hair loss. After two endoscopies, a colonoscopy, an MRI, and still no confirmed diagnosis for Celiac or Crohn’s disease or both, we were really scared. Amanda started a gluten-free diet and was responding positively, but she still showed signs of inflammation that were indicative of Crohn’s disease. It was recommended that Amanda be put on Crohn’s medicine even though the doctors were not positive she had the disease.
At this point, realizing Amanda’s case was unique, my husband and I knew we had to seek additional help and couldn’t rely on the textbook definition of these diseases. This is when we were recommended to Dr. Elmaleh through a friend whose daughter had gone through a similar experience as Amanda, and her results were outstanding. Having little knowledge about homeopathic remedies, I was a bit apprehensive, but upon meeting Dr. Elmaleh and seeing her warmly greet my daughter, I knew we had made the right choice. We also felt confident that since Dr. Elmaleh is a uniquely talented homeopathic and medical doctor she would advise if it was necessary to add conventional medicine to Amanda’s recovery. Dr. Elmaleh looked at Amanda as a whole person and began to heal her by involving her thoughts and feelings as well.
Over the next few months, Dr. Elmaleh reviewed my daughter’s test results and medical assessments from her gastroenterologist and set up a plan of homeopathic remedies as well as probiotics and vitamin supplements that Amanda should take to get her deficiencies back on track and try to reduce her inflammation. It’s been a little over a year since Amanda began to follow Dr. Elmaleh’s homeopathic regimen back in February of 2015 and we are happy to say she is inflammation free! Her lab results are all within normal limits and her endoscopy results are as well, much to the surprise of her gastroenterologist. All this without any harmful medicines! I attribute my daughter’s recovery to Dr. Elmaleh’s remedies and the inspiration that she gave Amanda to persevere in living a gluten-free lifestyle. My husband and I thank Dr. Elmaleh for helping us get our daughter back; she is truly an asset to the medical field. I highly recommend her!
| Alice V. | Sept 2016 |
Asthma, Menopausal Symptoms, Anxiety, Digestive Issues |
I began seeing Dr. Elmaleh over 18 years ago while suffering from chronic asthma and issues related to menopause such as heart arrhythmias, digestive problems, mood swings, etc. Dr. Elmaleh's skill at diagnosing and providing the precise remedies to bring about balance within the body are absolutely remarkable. She is extremely knowledgeable in finding the proper diagnosis and in prescribing the appropriate homeopathic remedies. In my case, she was able to bring my body into balance almost immediately. Within three months, my asthma disappeared completely, digestive issues subsided, and mood swings and nervousness seized. I have not had an asthma attack in over 18 years. She is a very compassionate and caring person and at times has gone out of her way to help me. I have the highest regard for Dr. Elmaleh and would definitely recommend her.
| Brigid G. | Sept 2016 |
Autism Spectrum, Sensory Issues, Childhood Illnesses |
At 18 months old, my son was red flagged for autistic behaviors. He started early intervention for speech and occupational therapy for his sensory issues. I was not able to touch my son’s hands, feet or head. By the time he was two years old, the night terrors began, sometimes lasting four hours. He still was not uttering any sounds except the screaming. He was constantly getting sick, always on medication, and I had to pull him out of his toddler program he was attending. I took him to every doctor under the sun. The neurologists would say he “fit into a grey area,” the immunologist told me there was nothing wrong with him, the school said they “just didn’t know,” and the speech therapist was “in a state of shock” that things were taking so long.
The day my original pediatrician told me I, “had to start saving money for a special school,” I hit rock bottom and started looking into alternative doctors who could help me. During my research I came across Dr. Elmaleh, and found myself calling every day looking for a cancellation. At age 2 ½ years old my son had his first appointment. For us, the hardest part was changing the way we thought about western medicine, embracing a new medical culture, and convincing others we were not crazy. By his first follow-up appointment we could not believe the progress we made. I started learning more about the process, and I understood things don’t change overnight. There is some trial and error, and we had to adjust a few times.
Three years later you would not believe that my son is the same child I brought to Dr. Elmaleh. He has NO red flags, his speech is almost 100% caught up, his anxiety is under control, he BARELY gets sick and he is in ADVANCED math and reading classes. Between Dr. Elmaleh’s remedies and the changes she made to his diet, I can honestly say she saved his (and my) life. Looking back I remember a few key things that happened which remind me how important it is to continue with the remedies and why I will never stop taking my son to Dr. Elmaleh. The first is what happened after my FIRST appointment with Dr. Elmaleh, and a week after I started his remedies (which we call magic candies in my house). Andrew’s nursery school teacher asked me if I started him on ADD medication. I looked at her and said, “what are you talking about?” Her response was, “since last week, almost overnight, he is a new kid.” I started crying right there at pick-up. It took me another month to work up courage to tell her the truth about what I was doing, and I’ll have you know that she, to this day, has taken up her own version of homeopathic treatment in her own house.
Lastly, I can tell you that there were people who were not supportive, sent me articles telling me what I was doing was hogwash, and on three separate occasions, I stopped my son’s remedies. On all three occasions I can honestly say that within one week, the problems came back and within 48 hours of being put back on, they disappeared. I don’t need any more proof than that.
For the past three years I cannot tell you how many parents I have spoken to, how many times I have told my son’s story, and how many times I try to give hope to people out there that there are other avenues of help around. I have a new pediatrician, who, while he is skeptical about some of the things I do, is open minded, and works with me in conjunction with Dr. Elmaleh’s protocol. He also can’t believe some of the things that have happened over the past few years. He now asks first what else I have tried before prescribing any medication. Asks if there are any homeopathic remedies I can give to help, and for an old-fashioned, 70+ year old doctor to be thinking outside the box like this, I say a miracle did happen. I owe a large part of my son’s bright future to Dr. Elmaleh. It’s a journey we have not completed, but one that is on the right path, and one that I am not afraid of anymore.
| K.S. | Sept 2016 |
Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Depression, Fatigue, Pediatric Care |
After struggling for most of my life with digestive issues, IBS, depression and fatigue, I came to Dr. Elmaleh in 2002. I sought out homeopathy as an alternative and/or compliment to conventional western medicine because I was not getting answers or relief from my symptoms. I’ve been seeing Dr. Elmaleh for 14 years. She evaluates you as a whole person by considering your physical as well as emotional state when prescribing remedies. She is compassionate, caring and dedicated to her patients. Through homeopathy, she is the only physician who has helped manage my symptoms and resolve my health issues. After having my son in 2010, I started bringing him to her as well regarding vaccinations, colds and general wellness. I firmly believe that under Dr. Elmaleh’s care, my body has been able to heal itself, and I am a happier and healthier person.
| Susan K. | Sept 2016 |
Menopausal Symptoms, Anxiety, Allergies, Hypertension, Others |
I have been a patient of Dr. Elmaleh's for close to 20 years. She has seen me through menopause and beyond, enabling me to maintain my health and well-being using only natural remedies. Some of my health issues that have been effectively treated through homeopathy and supplements recommended by Dr. Elmaleh have been anxiety, hot flashes, allergies, back pain, foot and leg cramps, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and high sugar. It is important to note that when conventional treatment is indicated, Dr. Elmaleh will whole-heartedly recommend it. I had initially sought her assistance for treatment of a large fibroid tumor. Although her recommendations helped me manage related symptoms, she eventually advised me to have the tumor removed surgically. The homeopathic remedies she prescribed for before and after my operation contributed to a most successful result and complete healing. I have recommended homeopathy to others and will continue to do so as I have found it to be so very helpful. Not to be minimized is the comfort and support of a truly caring medical professional. I look forward to my consultations with Dr. Elmaleh and invariably leave her office feeling refreshed and optimistic.
| TS | Sept 2016 |
Anxiety, PMS, Sinusitis, Pediatric Care |
I have been a patient of Dr. Elmaleh’s for three years. I originally went to her due to having stress/anxiety and for PMS. These are issues that I had struggled with for years. I found Dr. Elmaleh to be extremely thorough at our first meeting, and after she prescribed remedies for me, they started to work almost immediately for my PMS issues. I have continued to see her for general stress and anxiety. I feel that Dr. Elmaleh is very tuned into a patients needs and what is going on at his or her stage of life. I see her regularly, and she tweaks my remedies based on what is going on in my life at the moment. Prior to seeing Dr. Elmaleh, I had seen other doctors who wanted to prescribe heavy prescription medicines to deal with my issues. I did not want to be popping pills constantly, and I found that Dr. Elmaleh’s approach worked even better and is non-invasive to my lifestyle. I have since recommended that two of my children also see her, and she has helped them with allergies and anxiety. In addition, during our initial meeting it came up that I was frequently on antibiotics for sinus infections. Dr. Elmaleh gave me some remedies to take when I start to feel a cold coming on and they work like a charm. I am now antibiotic free! We continue to recommend friends to Dr. Elmaleh—we love her and I would be lost without her!
| D.T., JD | Mar 2015 |
Anxiety & Sleep Disorders, Menopausal Symptoms, Thyroid Dysfunction |
I first came to Dr. Elmaleh in early 2010 because of severe anxiety and sleep disorder due to menopause and life circumstances. At the time, I was taking medication for high cholesterol and for asthma. Dr. Elmaleh reviewed my blood work and concluded that I was over-medicated. She found that my cholesterol was not problematic and took me off Lipitor. The steroids I was on for my mild asthma were wreaking havoc on my system. She took me off of those as well. She treated me with a combination of homeopathic remedies that resolved my anxiety, enabled me to sleep well, kept my asthma in check and brought me back to a sense of physical and emotional balance. She also took on the treatment of my hypothyroid condition. She is trained in endocrinology and has expertly managed my Hashimoto's Thyroiditis over these many years. Anyone who has experienced a thyroid condition understands how debilitating the symptoms can be when one's thyroid levels are off. Extreme fatigue, depression, hair loss, and a sense of despair are not uncommon. Maintaining the right level of medication is crucial to my well-being. Dr. Elmaleh regularly tests my blood for this and prescribes conventional medicine to treat it. She knows when homeopathy will work, and when medicine is required. Dr. Elmaleh has also introduced homeopathy to the care of cold symptoms. She has me on a regimen of remedies to keep up my resistance to the flu and other winter viruses and these are most effective. Dr. Elmaleh is a phenomenally skilled and talented physician and diagnostician who uses a combination of homeopathic and conventional treatments to ensure her patients' good health. She treats the total person… body, mind, spirit. She is caring, concerned, and always available. I have referred many friends to her and she has brought them solutions to complicated medical issues. I am grateful to have found Dr. Elmaleh. She is unique in her dedication to my care and to that of all her patients.
| J.B. | Mar 2015 |
Eczema, Asthma, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Insomnia, Pediatric Care |
I met Dr. Elmaleh 10 years ago when I brought my 4 year old to see her for chronic eczema. Under her care, he successfully beat the 80% chance he had been given of developing asthma and was essentially weaned from topical steroids. Over the years she has treated both of my children and me for a wide range of symptoms, including allergies, chronic ear infections, strep throat, bone fracture, GERD, anxiety and insomnia, to name only a few. She has a rare ability to combine her deep knowledge of homeopathy with an impressively solid background in more traditional western family medicine. Her interpretations of lab results and medical reports are thorough and thoughtful, consistently more so than those of other doctors. To this she adds great empathy for her patients and perseverance in solving even the most perplexing conditions. I cannot recommend her more highly.
| C.W. | Mar 2015 |
Asthma, General Wellness |
I initially sought out Dr. Elmaleh's medical assistance when I had been suffering for nearly two years of debilitating asthma-like symptoms that had not responded to conventional treatment. At that time I felt a combination of a homeopathic and a more "conventional" approach might lead to a successful outcome and it did. Thanks to the guidance and approach of strengthening and correcting my overall health provided by Dr. Elmaleh, I now only use my inhaler as needed and very rarely, rather than on a daily basis, as I used to. Since becoming a patient of Dr. Elmaleh's, I have had great success with her help in addressing other medical issues as they arise.
As a child I was raised as on homeopathy. I have long felt that its ability, under a good diagnostician like Dr. Elmaleh, can bring the body into balance and allow it to heal and fight illness. I came back to it as I got older and began having various symptoms that indicated a weakened immune system that conventional medicine would not, and frankly could not, address. It took me a long time to find a homeopathic doctor that I liked and who I felt was thorough and well informed about current medicine. I also like the fact that Dr. Elmaleh has studied and practices family medicine.
I strongly recommend both Dr. Elmaleh and homeopathic medicine for other individuals who are having difficult medical issues and who want to improve their overall health and sense of well-being. My own experience over the last 9 years is that with Dr. Elmaleh's help, I have been working to get to the root of my symptoms, rather than taking medicine that just act as a band aid. I not only feel better, but I feel more knowledgeable about my body and my health.
| A.T. | Mar 2015 |
Parasites, Failure to Thrive, Scoliosis |
We first came to Dr. Elmaleh at the suggestion of another doctor two and a half years ago. My daughter was having health issues stemming from having contracted a parasite and the subsequent adverse reaction to being given a very strong medication. My daughter was first seen by Dr. Elmaleh and shortly thereafter I became a patient as well.
My daughter was diagnosed with failure to thrive and the results of a bone age test determined that her bone growth was three years behind. Prior to coming to Dr. Elmaleh we had been going to the pediatric group that had cared for my three daughters. When her growth came into question, we were sent to an endocrinologist. Time and again we were encouraged to use growth hormones to hasten my daughter's growth. I was always adamant against the use of growth hormones.
My daughter and I were both discouraged with doctors, hospitals and Western medication. For more than twenty years, I personally had been utilizing more natural remedies because I am also extremely sensitive to medication side effects. Being referred to Dr. Elmaleh has been life changing.
My daughter's response to homeopathy was immediately successful with no adverse effects. A whole host of issues have been addressed and are being resolved. I am elated that my daughter has been growing consistently for the last two years and many serious anxiety issues have been conquered.
Dr. Elmaleh takes a very personal interest in our own unique issues. The amount of time she spent initially on assessing our situation was unlike anything we've ever experienced. Subsequent follow up appointments, email and phone calls have been just as thorough and thoughtful. Regardless of her very busy schedule, a member of Dr. Elmaleh's very capable management team is always available and responds promptly to any of our inquiries.
At this point, we continue with the homeopathic treatment because, as a family, it has been the least invasive and most effective. Without any doubt or reservation, I have wholeheartedly recommended Dr. Elmaleh to acquaintances, who were also very impressed with her kind and capable methods.
| T.A.W. | Feb 2015 |
Cold and Flu Symptoms, Emotional Well-Being, Pediatric Care |
For almost six years now, my two children and I have been patients of Dr. Rebecca Elmaleh. Dr. Elmaleh provides me tremendous peace of mind as a mother because I know that we have such a knowledgeable, intelligent and dedicated doctor who is able to treat my family's needs with holistic and thoroughly effective methods. Constant colds and flu symptoms used to plague me year round. I am now almost never sick, and I attribute it to her remedies and holistic techniques. If I do catch a cold it relieves itself within a day or two. Going beyond standard physical issues she also has gentle, effective, non-toxic ways of treating emotional issues and even helped with my son's learning difficulties. I always benefit from her deep wisdom, insight and compassion. I feel that I have an ally in this sometimes toxic world of ours.
| P.L., JD | Feb 2015 |
Dermatological Care, General Wellness |
Honestly, I don’t recall who referred me to Dr. Elmaleh, but it is unfortunate because I would like very much to thank them. I first consulted Dr. Elmaleh for recurrent skin abscesses. I had been prescribed antibiotics many times and was becoming concerned about the amount of antibiotics I was taking and, even more importantly, about the recurrent nature of the condition.
During the years that I have been seeing Dr. Elmaleh, she has prescribed homeopathic remedies that I believe have helped more than traditional medicine would have helped. I should point out that I have no issues with traditional medicine, but I do believe that in this instance the homeopathic remedies were much more beneficial. I have been free of any abscesses for a couple of years now, and in fact, I have not had any health issues since treating with Dr. Elmaleh. I credit her treatment for my health; both for the lack of abscesses and the fact that I have not had so much as a cold in the recent past.
It is difficult to put into words the trust and respect I hold for Dr. Elmaleh. She is kind, caring, interested in her patients, and passionate about what she does. She is straight forward and willing to acknowledge that perhaps a more traditional approach might be more appropriate in a given situation. Her competency is not in question, and I would highly recommend her to anyone considering this path. As a matter of fact, I do recommend her to my friends on a daily basis.
| B.K. | Feb 2015 |
Stress, General Wellness, Menopause, Depression |
My initial appointment to see Dr. Elmaleh was for my then 3-year-old son's recurring ear infections, as I had heard that Dr. Elmaleh does great work with children. By the time we were ready to see her, we had made the decision to get tubes put in his ears, but I kept the appointment and thought about some ailments that I could use help for—stress being the obvious one. Since my first appointment nearly 4 years ago, I regularly visit with Dr. Elmaleh every 3 to 4 months. She has been a godsend and I have recommended her to friends who all sing her praises and truly believe she is a miracle worker because she has offered natural remedies and relief for lifelong struggles with depression, for example. She regularly helps me with a variety of physical and emotional issues that can range from hot flashes to anxiety to back aches. I truly look forward to my visits and have just decided that my 7-year-old son is ready to be the beneficiary of her services, as well.
| S.T., PhD | Feb 2015 |
Joint Pain, Emotional Well-Being, Dry Eyes, Palpitations |
I am a firm believer in homeopathy and I started seeing Dr. Rebecca Elmaleh about 17 years ago when my previous homeopath moved out of NY.
I can't really remember what I initially started seeing Dr. Elmaleh for, but she has helped me with many things over the years. They include joint pain, low moods, and most recently she has helped me enormously with chronic dry eyes and heart palpitations. The remedies she has prescribed have helped me tremendously.
She is truly amazing in her unique approach to each issue that I bring to her, and I think she is brilliant, as well as being very warm and kind.
| J.W.E-W. | Feb 2014 |
Recurrent Sinusitis and Bronchitis |
I had been struggling with the same recurrent respiratory (sinusitis and bronchitis) problems until I found the EXCEPTIONAL Dr. E! My whole medical mindset went from having to be reactive to the onset of illness to a much less stressful pro-active maintenance so that my symptoms never had the chance to get out of control. I could not be happier to have found such a caring, knowledgeable and uplifting doctor.
| Kathleen Turner, Actor- film and stage | Jan 2014 |
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Bronchitis |
I started homeopathic treatment with Dr. Elmaleh in March of 2013. I had had a recurrence of Rheumatoid Arthritis and wanted to find a way to avoid future flare-ups. I have been on several medications, some quite severe, for years. At first, I was simply willing to try any non-threatening treatment that might help. I enjoyed meeting Dr. Elmaleh and was intrigued by her questions and approach to my illness. After a few months and another two meetings with the doctor I started to feel an overall sense of wellness and balance, both physical and mental. I will absolutely continue homeopathic treatment as I am now convinced it has a positive effect on my quality of living.
| A.T. | Jan 2014 |
Chronic Ear Infections, Chronic Sinusitis, Recurrent Strep Throat, Asthma, Eczema, Crohn’s Colitis |
Dr. Elmaleh is the doctor you dream of. My children and I have been patients of Dr. Elmaleh for 19 years. She is intelligent and sensitive and strives to keep you healthy, using homeopathy and alternative treatments, as well as recommending western medicine and diagnostics as needed. She is a wealth of information and keeps abreast of research.
We have had a range of problems and chronic or puzzling conditions that have been contained or eliminated by Dr. Elmaleh's treatments, including recurring vomiting, recurring strep throat, asthma, recurring ear infections, eczema, anxiety and many more ailments. My recurring sinus infections have not appeared in over 15 years nor have I had the flu since I started seeing Dr. Elmaleh 19 years ago.
Dr. Elmaleh treats the whole person and I cannot imagine how my family would have survived without her as the family physician.
| A.P.A. | Jan 2014 |
Acute Childhood Asthma, Allergies, Pediatric Care |
14 years ago, I took my 4 year old son to Dr. Elmaleh desperate to find him some relief from acute asthma and endless food & environmental allergies. Prior to that, for about a year after the initial onset, we had worked with his pediatrician and specialists in the field of pulmonary diseases. We tried just about all conventional treatments available and were frustrated to discover that while their treatment successfully provided relief during attacks, it was temporary, and did not get to the root cause of his asthma. It distressed me to fill my son with all kinds of high doses of steroid based medicine and other very harsh concoctions that negatively affected his mood and personality. With all the readily available literature on side effects of steroids, I could hardly imagine what might be happening inside his frail, 3-year-old body.
At this point, we met Dr. Elmaleh and she made a huge difference in our life for which we will be forever grateful. Within a month of starting her treatment, the frequency of my son's attacks began to diminish and within a year they were an occasional occurrence! His allergies also improved dramatically and he started eating his favorite foods like pizza and pasta again. A semblance of normalcy entered his life. Not only did homeopathy eventually go to the core to remove the cause, it also helped control symptoms as and when they arose. Dr. Elmaleh closely monitored his symptoms and returned every call promptly. With laser-like precision, she asked questions to tweak and adjust doses based on his specific condition during the attacks. The natural homeopathic medications she prescribed were easy to take and finely titrated to exactly match his unique needs. We slowly weaned my son off the much dreaded/irritating nebulizer from a few times a day to as needed and then, going years without it till we gave the nebulizer away. We began to increasingly rely on homeopathy because there were no visible side effects on his demeanor either—just tremendous improvement and an overall sense of well-being.
To this day, my son, who is now at college, has enormous faith in Dr. Elmaleh and continues to see her to maintain his general well-being. He has deep trust in Dr. Elmaleh because, not only did she help him breathe easy, she also saved him from the repeated use of the nebulizer and the abhorred needle of the monthly allergy shots. Meanwhile, I have consulted with her for my own concerns and when my daughter turned 3, I brought her to Dr. Elmaleh to treat her preventively for asthma and allergies, as they run in our family. My daughter, almost 15 now, continues to see Dr. Elmaleh regularly and never developed asthma or severe allergies. With her MD and degree in homeopathy, Dr. Elmaleh is a uniquely talented and knowledgeable physician who offers an alternative approach to finding relief, often when modern medicine cannot. My children visit and speak to her as if she was an extended member of the family and I would recommend her repeatedly (as I have in the past) in a heartbeat. Our family is lucky to have her in our life.
| Dr. L. | Jan 2014 |
General Wellness, Fatigue, Cancer Treatment Support |
An exceptional doctor! Dr. Elmaleh is an outstanding physician who also practices homeopathy -- not at all ordinary in NYC or in the United States. She's very knowledgeable and caring and since I started to see her about 2 years ago, my physical and emotional well-being has improved greatly. I, myself, am in the health field and can vouch for her superiority as an experienced and caring doctor!
| Paul | Jan 2014 |
General Wellness, Family Health |
My family has been patients of Dr. Elmaleh for nearly 15 years. We have sought her advice and medical care for various conditions and have always gotten very practical, helpful and healing advice. Her combination of medical, homeopathic and human experience brings a sense of well-being on many levels. She is realistic about what works, what is best done through conventional medicine as well as the support and therapies available through many other methods. I have recommended her to numerous friends who have also experienced similar success and healing.
| D.L. | Jan 2014 |
Migraines, Menopause, Depression, Bronchiectasis |
About 25 years ago, I experienced migraine headaches that debilitated me. My primary physician and the neurologist he recommended were not helpful in resolving the condition.
After further investigation, I decided to try homeopathy and Dr. Elmaleh was recommended. My first meeting with her lasted an hour. Her questions went from the general to the specific as she determined the cause of my headaches. Over the next few months taking the remedies that she prescribed, my headaches ceased and I’ve not suffered from then since then.
Over the years, Dr. Elmaleh successfully treated me for menopause, depression and lung issues. She’s always thorough and attentive; a very good listener. And she’s kind and supportive. She looks for the best solutions for me and will even recommend another practitioner for a specific problem if she thinks it’s necessary. I have every confidence in her treatment and highly recommend her as a knowledgeable and effective health care practitioner.
| Michelle | Jan 2014 |
Women’s Health, Cancer Treatment Support, Complicated Pregnancy, Mood Disorder |
Dr. Elmaleh has been my homeopathic physician for over 25 years. She has helped me manage two complicated pregnancies, cancer, menopause and other health challenges. Dr. Elmaleh's approach is to spend a great deal of time and effort understanding me as a whole, pulling together the various areas that have impacted my health. At each meeting she carefully and compassionately focuses on the physical, psychological, social, emotional and vocational experiences contributing to my overall health at the time. Dr. Elmaleh's thoughtful and thorough approach has been a significant factor in maintaining my health.
| Kim and Daniel | Jan 2014 |
Anxiety, Stress Management, PMS, Childhood Asthma and Allergies |
I started taking my son Daniel to Dr. Elmaleh when he was 4 or 5 years old (he is now 11 years old) to try to find ways to control allergies and asthma and get him off traditional medicines like Nasonex and Claritin, and avoid steroids/nebulizers. Within a year we were successful and have been using homeopathic remedies since. Even our allergist M.D. was impressed with the results.
I also started seeing Dr. Elmaleh for anxiety and sleeplessness and other age-related symptoms. The additional understanding she has of our family is helpful in treatment. Dr. Elmaleh is always available by email and /or phone for emergencies. I highly encourage all my friends and many acquaintances to see her and give homeopathic treatment a chance.
| Lisa | Mar 2012 |
Chronic Hives, Pediatric Care, Family Health, Childhood Anxiety, Introduction to Homeopathy with Kids |
I first came to Dr. Elmaleh 8 years ago, when my daughter was an infant and I was seeking a more gentle way to treat childhood ailments than conventional medicine could offer. I was so impressed with how quickly her symptoms were eased and how effective this natural form of medicine was at fortifying and maintaining her good health that I began to see Dr. Elmaleh for my own physical and emotional well being, and that of my husband and young son.
I have found that our family has not suffered from seasonal flus and many common childhood ailments such as earaches in the way that others around us have. I haven't personally had the flu since I have been seeing her, and the children have bounced back quickly from the relatively few occasions where they have been waylaid by viruses. In each instance I have followed the curative remedies prescribed by Dr. Elmaleh and the children have found relief almost instantly. We have a disposition towards seasonal allergies, but following Dr. Elmaleh's remedies consistently brings relief. I am now able to comfortably survive allergy season without turning to the over-the-counter medicines that I once relied upon. Likewise, my daughter's chronic hives were cured by Dr. Elmaleh's homeopathic prescription.
In addition to the many benefits homeopathy has given us for physical complaints, it has supported us emotionally. The children love her and feel comfortable confiding in her. Most recently, when my son began school and suffered from separation anxiety, Dr. Elmaleh's advice helped him tremendously, I really don't know what we would have done without her help.
Dr.Elmaleh works in synergy with our holistically minded conventional pediatrician and my general practitioner. When we have had to turn to conventional treatment (broken bone, childhood hernia, surgery arising from a benign growth, herniated disc, Lyme disease) she has been an excellent resource for finding exceptional physicians to help us. In each case Dr. Elmaleh has provided guidance and homeopathic medicines to ensure a speedy and complete recovery and she has always taken the time to follow-up with me to make certain that all is well.
Dr. Elmaleh has a gift for listening and asks the in-depth questions that are necessary for successful homeopathic treatment with intelligence, and compassion. She conducts a thorough and considered consultation, using conventional tools such as blood work when necessary, alongside her homeopathic and medical questioning. I feel that this provides us with the best of both worlds.
Her humor and wisdom have provided me with a rarely found level of support and comfort that I am extremely grateful for, as I care for my family. I consider her to be an integral part of keeping us healthy and happy.
| Thomas S. | Mar 2012 |
Parkinson’s Disease, Seasonal Allergies |
I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease almost ten years ago. My first doctor was very pessimistic and I became quite depressed about my future, seeing a world of severely limited opportunities. I went to Dr. Rebecca Elmaleh on the recommendation of a friend. Not knowing much about homeopathy – but open-minded and encouraged by the fact that Dr. Elmaleh was both a homeopathic and a medical doctor (she had her M.D. license on the wall and even used a stethoscope in our first meeting), she explained to me the possibilities for treatment. She was encouraging but didn’t sugarcoat things. She spent nearly 90 minutes with me in that first session nearly a decade ago, and since then I’ve seen her every three to four months as she monitors my progress. And though I initially felt a little odd taking those little round remedies, they seem to work. I also see a movement specialist (another M.D. who specializes in P.D.), take yoga in private sessions, and go to physical therapy once a week, but I have to feel that Dr. Elmaleh’s treatment has played a big role in the stability of my P.D. (knock on wood). No, I won’t win any dance contests – still, I’m not ready for a wheelchair either. I’m very active writing, making films, and performing live comedy. Two facts: I had a limp, which went away, and my lifelong seasonal allergies disappeared. For that, and much more, thank you, Dr. Elmaleh.
| S.C.G., PhD | Feb 2012 |
Chronic Hives, Migraines, Anxiety |
Dr. Elmaleh's help has been incalculable. I first started seeing her a few years ago because I had chronic hives for over one year all over my body, which she helped cure within a few months. I continued seeing her because she cared about all my health needs in way no traditional doctor had cared before. Traditional doctors specialize. Dr. Elmaleh wanted to know about my headaches, my feelings, the pain in my knee, my daily life. She recommended supplements and homeopathic remedies for my migraines. They have since decreased dramatically. But what impressed me most is that she gave me remedies for some of my most challenging feelings. For instance, one time I happened to mention my struggles with the feeling of envy--I mentioned this in passing. Dr. Elmaleh stopped me, asked me about my history of envy, and then recommended a homeopathic remedy to ease it. Much as I respected her, I found this dubious to say the least, and I had no expectation that the remedy would work, but I got it anyway, added it to my traditional supplements and forgot about it. About 3 weeks later I found myself thinking, "Hmmm. I feel different. I feel better. What has changed? Oh, I feel less envious of such and such a person. I wonder how that happened. Hmmm. Oh my God, was it the remedy?" I am now convinced it was. I cannot recommend Dr. Elmaleh highly enough. She listens carefully, cares deeply, and offers true and enduring medical and homeopathic solutions. I am a happier and healthier person thanks to her.
| G.T. | Feb 2012 |
Pregnancy, Ear Infections, Pediatric Care |
I have been using homeopathic treatment whenever my body needed it for the last 15 years. I used homeopathy to treat chronic sinusitis, yearly flu, and chronic headaches. When we arrived in New York, Dr. Elmaleh was strongly recommended to me by friends.
I have seen Dr. Elmaleh for my toddler daughter and for myself for the last 18 months. I like her holistic approach; she wouldn't hesitate to combine her treatments with other therapies (acupuncture, osteopathy…). Dr. Elmaleh is very resourceful and keeps her files updated. One of the best examples is my daughter's tendency last year to have chronic middle ear infections: they were all treated with homeopathic remedies and this year she had none as Dr. Elmaleh follows my daughter all year round. I am myself followed for my pregnancy. I can't recommend Dr. Elmaleh enough to friends and their children.
| L.S. | Jan 2012 |
Family Health (infants to teenagers), Preparation for Delivery and Post Partum Recovery, Undetected Lyme Disease, Menopause |
I first came to see Dr. Rebecca Elmaleh 18 years ago when I was pregnant with my first daughter. My husband and I had chosen to deliver our firstborn with the assistance of a midwife in a birthing room at St. Vincent's Hospital. I was not struggling with any particular medical issues when I sought the advice of Dr. Elmaleh, but was drawn to her practice because I wanted my daughter to have the very best. From what I had heard, her approach was unique from other allopathic doctors and I was impressed by the fact that despite being trained and licensed as an MD herself, Dr. Elmaleh chose to treat her patients naturally with homeopathic medicine when applicable.
At my first appointment, I was struck with her candor, her direct questions in that heavy French accent, and her extreme intelligence. She was like no other doctor l had encountered. She was focused and absorbed in trying to uncover my inner workings and to balance them. She had questions, lots of questions, and she was interested in what I had to say about my health. I was impressed! Dr. Elmaleh coached me from the start, helping me to navigate the new phenomenon I encountered -- the 2 ½ months of nausea that set in after my 5th week of pregnancy, the mandatory naps, the sensitive bladder, the mood swings and food cravings followed by the final month of insomnia. She encouraged me to become empowered by reading an introductory book on homeopathy and to identify my feelings, my inner workings. She taught me to articulate my symptoms and responses to her so in turn she could treat them. I learned the names of exotic sounding remedies which were effective in making me feel better. In fact, I was astounded by my new found energy and clarity. I became knowledgeable of the remedies to take when exposed to another's cold or another's flu and what was needed when I felt run down and susceptible to illness. Dr. Elmaleh empowered me with the ability to control my own health and state of being. I was involved and responsible for my own health.
I learned to treat my baby with this same knowledge. If a fever or cough developed, I knew what to give her. Dr. Elmaleh had prescribed the "well" remedies for her and the ones when she was sick. Throughout her 17 years of life, she has had only one strep throat and only once was she required to take an antibiotic, which Dr. Elmaleh demanded I administer because the illness had developed to a point where the usual prescription was needed. I cannot count the amount of times on my fingers or toes that she was one of the few in her class who somehow always remained well. I learned to dodge everything -- from the head lice infection in the class to the common cold.
My second daughter was born 2 years later. Again, Dr. Elmaleh was there to see us through with minor inconveniences like diaper rash to a debilitating bout with undetected Lyme tick disease. When the family returned home from a family trip one summer, my younger daughter could not stand up from her seat when the plane landed. I rushed her to the hospital where it was suggested she be admitted to The Hospital for Joint Diseases. Tests were run for three days and the doctors suspected some rare form of a joint infection, before Dr. Elmaleh adamantly protested and asked, "Have they tested her for Lyme disease?" The test was run and it was determined that she had Lyme tick disease. With Dr. Elmaleh's diagnosis came the healing of our daughter and the weeks of administered amoxicillin. She was again helpful in prescribing homeopathic medicines to counter the strong effect of the necessary antibiotic and to restore her immune system to its earlier state.
Our youngest is now a young teenager and has never received an antibiotic again. Just as her sister, she has her "well" remedies and we know the drill for the "sick" ones. We are navigating the teenage years and we have remedies for anxiety, we have remedies for restless nights and daily remedies to keep her healthy despite the demands of school and extracurricular.
I cannot say enough good things about the positive effects of homeopathy on my family. Because of Dr. Elmaleh's efforts, my daughters have both matured to be healthy, confident, young women. Through the years, Dr. Elmaleh has been there to answer any and all of my questions. She has returned my calls promptly for the simplest of questions and has been there to advise me, be it regarding vaccines, menstrual cycles, mood swings, illness, trips to the emergency room, chicken pox or sleeplessness. She has recommended the best of the best medical specialists, physical therapists, craniosacral osteopaths, therapists specializing in teens, etc. Dr. Elmaleh casts a wide net and has access to an incredible network of capable people who have enhanced our lives. Recently she suggested a fabulous writing tutor for my younger daughter who joins our family on and off during complicated assignments. Household peace has never been better (no mommy-daughter screaming matches)!
On top of all this, Dr. Elmaleh has kept me going strong, from the young mother of 18 years ago to the graceful 53 year old who has weathered menopause and conquered the days of hot flashes, sleepless nights and memory loss. I look forward to my continued relationship with Dr. Elmaleh and my continued use of homeopathic medicines. I am certain that my daughters will continue on the same path with their children and I hope that anyone reading this will consider meeting and working with Dr. Elmaleh. Her involvement will change your life.
| J.B. | Jan 2012 |
Menopause, Sinusitis |
About a year ago, I had been complaining to a girlfriend about my symptoms from menopause and she recommended I see Dr. Elmaleh, who has been treating her and her children for years. Dr. Elmaleh not only listened to me for 2 hours she asked question after question to truly understand why I was feeling so lousy. Even though I went for one ailment, she has helped me with so many other things. Eureka!! Finally feeling so good!! Having Dr. Elmaleh as my partner in healthcare is the best gift I could give myself.
| B.J.A. | Dec 2011 |
General Wellness, Menopause, Chronic Lyme Disease, Respiratory Illness |
Dr. Rebecca Elmaleh is one in a million--the REAL DEAL--an "old school" family doctor who combines the latest medical research with her unique blend of "M.D." and homeopathic training. She takes the time to really get to know her patients and to understand them as people rather than merely a list of medical symptoms. She formulates a diagnosis and treatment plan that is unique to each situation.
Dr. Elmaleh has been my doctor since 2002 and has helped me through major symptoms of menopause, allergies, and chronic respiratory illnesses. I have continued to see Dr. Elmaleh because I am convinced that homeopathy is the way to stay healthy and to practice preventative medicine.
Recently, she accurately diagnosed advanced chronic Lyme disease as I protested that it was merely symptoms of aging. Her insistence on my need for specific medical treatment, boosted by homeopathic remedies, resulted in the reversal of all of my symptoms! I can only say, "Call today!" You'll be glad you did!
| L. Aloma | Nov 2011 |
General Wellness (over 20 years), Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Menopause |
I have been a patient of Dr. Elmaleh's for 20 years. Her treatment method has helped me through many difficult medical issues that had not found success anywhere else.
Over the years I have remained a believer in homeopathic medicine and I would absolutely recommend Dr. Elmaleh to anyone who is interested in learning about his or her whole "self" in the healing process. She is a compassionate and caring doctor with extraordinary instincts.
| Barry | Jun 2010 |
Autoimmune Arthritis |
I am a male and in my late 40’s I was having increasing pain in my feet, hands, ankles and wrists. It was preventing me from doing the things I loved, such as swimming, biking, playing tennis and practicing yoga. Sometimes my feet hurt so badly, I couldn’t even walk.
After seeing just about every leading rheumatologist in the New York area, I received a diagnosis of seronegative spondarthritis, a form of autoimmune arthritis. I tried one type of medication that, while relatively benign, did not seem to be giving me relief. My next option was to begin treatment with Methotrexate, a drug with serious and not infrequent side effects.
Upon the recommendation of a friend, I went to see Dr. Elmaleh. She put me on a regimen of homeopathic medicines, fish oil vitamins and other natural supplements. Nearly immediately, I was back to doing all the things I love and for nearly two years now, I am able to do so without any of the pain I was experiencing and I feel great.
| Karen | May 2010 |
Family Health (over 10 years), Anxiety, Post-Surgical Recovery |
Dr. Elmaleh is the best family doctor I know. She has a breadth and depth of medical knowledge that surpasses any doctor I have ever met. She is always up to date on scientific and medical research and medications. For the past 10 years I have relied upon her insight, judgment and knowledge in caring for myself and my family.
I was not new to homeopathy when I met Dr Rebecca Elmaleh. While living in Europe I had a doctor, also a homeopath and trained MD, who prescribed remedies for my infertility and allergies. My real success with homeopathy (two children!) lead me to seek similar treatment here in NYC for me and my family. After working with two other homeopaths, I was referred to Dr Elmaleh by my osteopath. And I am so glad!
With homeopathic remedies she has helped my family with everything from anxiety to post-surgical recoveries. Our appointments are always thorough and my list of issues is always addressed with consideration and patience. I look to Dr. Elmaleh for guidance on all medical issues and I have relied on her wisdom for 10 years. I highly recommend her as a person and a doctor as well as her approach to homeopathy.
| J.H. | May 2010 |
Chronic Sinusitis, Pet and Seasonal Allergies, IBS/Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease |
I began seeing Dr. Elmaleh several years ago after visiting an ear, nose, and throat specialist who suggested I have surgery. I had problems with sinus infections several months prior to my visit and suffered from allergies during the fall season my entire life. Dr Elmaleh’s treatments helped to clear up the infection and nearly eliminated my allergy symptoms when I encountered subsequent fall seasons. I also suffered from pet allergies which created problems when I would visit friends and family, sometimes limiting my stay to only half an hour before I would be so uncomfortable that I would have to leave. However, since I've been under Dr. Elmaleh's care, I have been able to spend entire weekends with friends and family who have pets without a problem. She has also helped me with other medical issues, including stomach ailments and she has been able to reduce my reactions to stress.
I find her to be extremely patient, warm and caring, a rarity among medical professionals in this day and age. I highly recommend her for her holistic approach to patient care and her in depth knowledge of homeopathic treatments to resolve medical issues without the need for surgery or strong chemical based medicines.
| Anat M. | May 2010 |
Family Health (over 18 years), Chronic Urinary Tract Infections, Ovarian Cysts |
Upon the recommendation of a friend, I went to see Dr. Elmaleh. She put me on a regimen of homeopathic medicines, fish oil vitamins and other natural supplements. Nearly immediately, I was back to doing all the things I love and for nearly two years now, I am able to do so without any of the pain I was experiencing and I feel great.
18 years ago when I got married, I began to suffer from re occurring urinary tract infection. After long months of suffering and endless antibiotic treatments, the urologist informed me I would have to take antibiotic for the rest of my life: either a full dose once a month as a treatment or a pill, nightly for prevention. This was pretty devastating for me.
With a heavy heart, I began my search for some other solutions. I am severely allergic to most antibiotics and sensitive to many other medications and knew that this would not be an easy task. A good friend who learned about my problem referred me to Dr. Elmaleh who had been a great help to her. I have to admit, I was skeptical at first but decided that I have nothing to lose.
18 years later and I feel so blessed to have known Dr. Elmaleh. She is highly intelligent, compassionate and dedicated. Over the years, she has treated my husband and three children successfully in various conditions like: sinus infections, ovarian cysts, allergies, stress as well as other issues, and of course my chronic urinary tract infections.
For someone like me who is very health conscious and sensitive to many standard medications, to be treated for illnesses with safe and effective remedies is all one could ask for.
| Sharon O. | Apr 2010 |
General Wellness (over 18 years), Herpes |
It is not possible to say enough positive things about Dr. Rebecca Elmaleh.
She is a brilliant and highly intuitive physician - with a heightened sense of responsibility to cure her patients, and to care for and about them.
I have been her patient for 18 years. She has seen me through medical and well-being crises, including one which threatened my life. Never hesitant to recommend traditional medical scientific treatments and methods when they can improve, Dr. Elmaleh's insight and knowledge help to prevent serious illness from developing.
Your care with Dr. Elmaleh is tailored to you, built on her exceptional listening skills and her brilliant diagnostics.
As I said, it's not possible to say enough good things…
| Michelle | Mar 2010 |
Family Health, Childhood Eczema, Pediatric Care |
I first went to Dr. Elmaleh because my 8 month old son was suffering from terrible eczema that was covering about 75% of his body. I had taken him to our pediatrician and a pediatric allergist who both prescribed very strong steroid creams as well as a strong oral anti-histamine twice a day to help control the itching. I wasn't comfortable with this treatment plan which had inherent dangers and was only treating the symptoms and not the underlying cause. Dr. Elmaleh helped get his eczema under control within 3 months. Almost immediately I stopped needing the anti-histamine and his skin cleared up a lot. Today, about 1 year later, his skin is almost perfect! Additionally, Dr. Elmaleh has treated his colds and other ailments homeopathically and he has never needed antibiotics unlike my 2 older children who often were treated with antibiotics at very young ages for things such as ear infections. My other children and husband are also now patients of Dr. Elmaleh and we are all healthier for it!
| D.D.M., MD | Jun 2009 |
Allergic Asthma, Pet Allergies |
As an academic physician, a practitioner of Western medicine, and a data-driven clinical researcher, I was understandably skeptical about the role homeopathy would play in healing the allergic asthma symptoms and the frequent respiratory infections that were seriously affecting my health and well being after moving to New York. However, the greater fear of potential lifelong dependency on asthma medication led me to Dr. Rebecca Elmaleh.
As I embarked on a trial of homeopathic remedies, the nature and action of which I poorly understood even as an MD, my leap of faith was bolstered by Dr. Elmaleh’s confident professionalism and her unique blend of medical expertise in both Western medicine and homeopathy.
Fourteen years later (and older), I have healthy lungs without chronic medication and am still living with the beautiful feline companion that I never had to give up to regain my health. And Dr. Elmaleh continues to guide me, as well as the friends, patients and co-workers whom I have referred to her over the years, on individual healing paths that include homeopathic approaches to health and wellness. One of these days, I’ll better understand how the remedies work; but for now I’m happy to be their grateful beneficiary.
| Alice H. | Jun 2009 |
Asthma, Cancer |
In 1998, frustrated by failed attempts to wean myself from an asthma inhaler, I turned to Dr. Elmaleh. Using homeopathy and a holistic approach to patient care, she successfully helped me to become inhaler-free!
My confidence in her skills and command of homeopathy only continues to grow. My biggest medical challenge came when I was diagnosed in 2002 with a virulent cancer. In addition to my oncology team, Dr. Elmaleh steadfastly worked with me. Today I am thrilled to report that I have no signs of cancer.
| Barbara | Jun 2009 |
Pediatric Care, Family Health, Traumatic Brain Injury, PTSD, Allergies |
Three years ago Dr. Elmaleh was highly recommended to me by both my Family Physician and Osteopathic physician. I was looking to find a Homeopath with an MD background to give me a complex and deep way of supporting my recovery from a severe brain injury. Over the years, Dr. Elmaleh has been the main source of reference to my other doctors who used her complex insight she gained in continuously seeing me, talking with me, and treating me, to better evaluate their own findings and treatments. Dr. Elmaleh's great strength to think outside the box and her persistence in searching for answers for physical and mental healing is unique. Her firm belief in Homeopathic medicines to help the body to heal from the inside but always keeping all other options in mind and at hand, makes her an indispensable addition to my recovery. Dr. Elmaleh has also been treating our children from infant age on and she has a wide range of experience and wonderful patience. By always keeping the entire family in mind when treating any family member, she gains a more complex insight and therefore her diagnosis and treatments have always been effective as well as preventive. And her eagerness to cooperate with other Doctors, Specialists and our Pediatrician in times of crisis has been a unique quality.
| Lynn S. and Geoffrey M. | Jun 2009 |
Family Health, Chronic Lyme Disease, Rickettsial Infection |
We came to Dr. Rebecca Elmaleh in 1994 when our son had chronic ear infections since birth. He was 8 years old and antibiotics were no longer working. He is now 23 years old and has been entirely free of otitis media. Dr. Elmaleh has also successfully treated his late diagnosed case of Lyme disease that had persisted well beyond multiple antibiotic treatments.
We both have also seen Dr. Elmaleh as patients, the diagnosis were Lyme, Brill's disease, Rickettsial infections and others.
We are both now clear of disease and continue regular homeopathic care.
Our respect and appreciation for Dr. Rebecca Elmaleh goes beyond any words.
| NG, Speech Language Pathologist | May 2009 |
Pediatric Care, Family Health, Allergies, Respiratory Illness |
Dr. Elmaleh is a loving, nurturing and caring physician who makes herself available to us at all times and truly has Jake’s best interest at heart. My 5.5 year old son, Jake, has been under her care since before he was born. The conditions that he has successfully been treated for since birth are the following: upper respiratory infections, ear aches, seasonal allergies, digestive tract ailments, vaccine ill effects, flu, colic, sensory motor dysfunction and distractibility to name a few. Although my trusted pediatrician advises me utilizing traditional medicine, Jake has only taken one to five doses of prescribed medicine. Homeopathy has successfully cured or shortened the duration of most of these above mentioned ailments. Jake has been prescribed, but has not needed to take: Nasonyx, Zantac, Tamiflu, Proventil, Bioxin, Veramyst and Amoxicillin, to name a few, and instead has done well each time with homeopathic medicines.
| Cecile | May 2009 |
Childhood Illnesses, Autism Spectrum Disorder |
My daughter has benefited enormously from Dr. Elmaleh’s homeopathic treatments over the years; she was diagnosed as a 2 year old child with severe language delays, attention issues and serious emotional and developmental delays. The homeopathic medicines and careful monitoring of her progress and behavior have been uniquely helpful in reversing both physical and emotional imbalances. It has allowed her to become the thriving ten year old child that she is today.
In a similar way, my son’s treatments were able to eradicate the chronic colds and croupy coughs that he used to experience for months at a time.
| Susan | May 2009 |
Shingles, Hemorrhoids, General Wellness (over 20 years), Insomnia, Eczema, Sinusitis, Scars, Hay Fever |
I came to Dr Elmaleh in 1992, for treatment of chronic conditions, specifically hayfever, eczema and general fatigue. Previously, I had gone to allopathic dermatologists and allergists every month since the age of 12, and could only survive with heavy doses of antihistamines and cortisone ointments – treatments that addressed my symptoms, but not the root cause of the conditions. Predictably, as soon as I stopped the medications, my symptoms returned.
The body is a system of very intricate mechanisms that are designed to be in perfect balance. Dr. Elmaleh took a holistic approach to understand my “system” in order to drill down to the root cause of my health issues. She prescribed homeopathic remedies which addressed my immediate symptoms by addressing the causes of my imbalance. For the first time in over 30 years, I was free of hayfever episodes and the patches of eczema that had covered my body since childhood!
I credit Dr. Elmaleh with having seen my family and I through multiple surgical procedures and having resolved such issues as allergies, eczema, PMS, menstrual irregularity, ovulation cessation, sinusitis, migraines, anxiety/stress minimization, hemorrhoids, immune system fortification, asthma, shingles, scar management, skin discoloration and insomnia.
Dr. Elmaleh is a highly skilled diagnostician, and is truly an advocate for one’s health. She balances homeopathic treatment with the requirements for allopathic care (e.g. antibiotics for infections, operative procedures, annual physicals) to assist each patient in enjoying optimal health. Each patient is a person, and she remembers the details of your life as a participant in your life. Her treatment is indispensible.
| M.L. | May 2009 |
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Menopause, Anxiety, Insomnia, Allergies |
My husband and I began seeing Dr. Elmaleh in 2002 because we were dissatisfied with other doctors who spent minimal time with patients, and focused only on addressing illness rather than on maintaining long-term health and wellness. Over the years, we've remained thrilled with Dr. Elmaleh's combination of medical insight and homeopathic treatment. Besides keeping us largely illness-free through general constitutional support and effective regimens for avoiding winter colds and flu, she has helped each of us with a range of specific complaints through homeopathy, all successfully. These have included near-immediate relief of what had been longterm, chronic indigestion and GERD; hot flashes and perimenopausal symptoms; excessive stress; arthritis pain; and spring allergies. She has also helped greatly with overall medical advice and referrals.
Dr. Elmaleh's professional manner, her warmth and compassion, and her deep understanding of what makes a well person (physically, emotionally and socially) are second to none. Her office staff are capable, helpful and a pleasure to work with. This collaboration with has added greatly to our quality of life. We're so glad we found her.
| K.K., JD, PhD, MSW | Apr 2009 |
Allergies and Asthma |
Before I came to see Dr. Elmaleh, I struggled with allergies and asthma. I was taking three different medications daily, year round, to keep my symptoms under control. Under the care of Dr. Elmaleh, I have been off ALL prescription medication for more than 2 years. My asthma is completely under control, and the past few allergy seasons have passed with little need for a box of Kleenex, let alone a box of Claritin! Dr. Elmaleh is a caring doctor, who spends time listening to her patients. I have been treated by many doctors, but with Dr. Elmaleh I feel heard and healed.
| L.B. | Apr 2009 |
Meniere’s Disease, Menopause, Vertigo, Family Health |
I first saw Dr. Elmaleh nearly 15 years ago because I was suffering from Meniere’s disease for two years. I had lost most of my hearing in both ears and I was having severe vertigo episodes. I had seen my general internist and three different hearing specialists. I tried various prescription medications, nutritional diets, and supplements, but nothing helped.
Homeopathic treatment has certainly improved my condition. Within a month of being treated by Dr. Elmaleh, my hearing stabilized and I have not had a vertigo attack since. Not only has my Meniere’s Disease been in complete remission for 15 years, but my migraine headaches, allergies, and anxiety have also been reduced.
Dr. Elmaleh is a caring person and genuinely wants to help her patients. When I see Dr. Elmaleh , she not only asks about my Meniere’s disease, but also other medical issues that come up. This year, Dr. Elmaleh has successfully treated my menopausal symptoms. My son and daughter are also her patients.
| T.B. | Apr 2009 |
Recurrent Ear Infections, Chronic Hives, Allergies |
I originally sought Dr. Elmaleh's help for my daughter, Isabel, who was two years old and had been very sickly with ear infections and colds. Within a month of being treated by Dr. Elmaleh, Isabel's health improved dramatically. She is now a healthier child with the normal susceptibility to colds which she recovers from completely and quickly. I would absolutely recommend homeopathy to other parents as it is so easy to administer to children (sweet crunchy remedies) and my daughter responded to it so quickly.
My husband recently began to suffer allergies. He broke out in hives daily, his face, lips and tongue became swollen, and he felt a tightness and pain in his chest. An allergist, who was unable to find a cause, prescribed many medications. This treatment gave him uncomfortable heart palpitations. After about four weeks of treatment with Dr. Elmaleh, he had no more allergic reactions and was able to stop taking anti-histamines.
| Maria W. | Apr 2009 |
Severe Adult Asthma, Facial Granuloma |
Twelve years ago, I went from being relatively healthy to not being able to breathe. I had developed adult onset asthma quite severely. A few years later I also developed facial granuloma, a rare skin disease. I saw many doctors, all of whom tried to help me, but were not successful. I finally saw Dr. Elmaleh who is a medical doctor as well as a homeopath. She understood the medications I was taking and which ones were making me sicker. To me this meant that she was really seeing the whole picture, while my specialists were only looking at part of my problem. Within days of my first appointment with Dr. Elmaleh, I felt different. Things that previously sent me into a severe asthma attack now sent me into a milder attack and I no longer had to take large doses of steroids. In the three years that I have seen her, I have been taken off many western drugs that were not helping me. My breathing is better than it has been in over a decade and my skin condition has drastically improved.