As a prospective patient, it is helpful to learn more about RestorMedicine and our practitioners by hearing what others have to say.
We are grateful to be able to post testimonials from our patients, and below you will find some of those stories.
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General Medicine
We Are Healed Because of Her
I have been working with Nicola for over 12 years. She is an excellent practitioner....one who takes a great deal of time to learn about her patients and also to learn about the different modalities that are working in the medical field for challenging diseases. I was very sick with Lyme disease for many years, as were my kids. Through her guidance and excellent care, we navigated different treatment protocols that eventually healed us. Healing from Lyme is quite difficult and I felt Nicola took the time to really get to know each of us and managed all of our different issues (and there were many to deal with) - this is not easy when three of you are sick. We are healed because of her and I continue to call her for different ailments to this day.
Very Knowledgeable in Many Areas of Chronic Disease
I have been seeing Dr. Nicola for almost two years now. She has helped me make great gains in my health. She very quickly and thoroughly diagnosed my issues and helped formulate a plan to regain my health and wellbeing. She is very knowledgeable in many areas of chronic disease and very encouraging in her approach to treatment. I am so thankful that I was able to find Restor Medicine and begin restoring my health.
This is a Doctor that Truly Cares
I have been a patient of Dr. Nicola’s for the past 7 years (started seeing her in 2017) and went to her because she is an extremely talented and well-known LLND in the Lyme world. When I first came to her, I was very sick with Lyme disease and 5 co-infections. At the time, I also did not realize (until Dr. Nicola started running tests), that I was also dealing with severe heavy metal toxicity, mold toxicity and a host of other issues. There are no words to express the unbelievable level of care, kindness and professionalism this doctor and her staff practice on a daily basis. I feel so much gratitude toward Dr. Nicola and her office. I have gone from being severely ill, bedridden and miserable to finally getting my life back. This is a doctor that truly cares, that listens intently to your concerns, that asks questions, that designs the most effective treatments and protocols based on YOUR body and makes sure that while she may be aggressively treating the disease, you are also still getting immune support, detox support, kidney/liver support, mitochondrial support, herxing support, etc. She is always so open to discussing new studies/protocols that I come across, which I also appreciate. Alternatively, she will sometimes present ideas of possible treatments or studies that SHE has come across, but will never push you into anything you aren’t ready to do or aren’t comfortable with. Dr. Nicola and RestorMedicine have successfully guided me thru many different treatments protocols for various specific issues (Lyme treatment, co-infection treatments, chelation therapy, IV therapy, detox protocols, hormone therapy, etc.). The office also has it’s own dispensary so you can conveniently and easily get the support supplements you need at a reasonable cost. If you are dealing with resistant/chronic Lyme or related co-infections, Dr. Nicola is a first class choice and I highly recommend her. Previous to going to Dr. Nicola, I was treated by 2 other Lyme doctors, one of them being a pretty famous LLMD up in San Francisco. Dr. Nicola BY FAR blew them out of the water and was leagues ahead of them in terms of treatment protocols, immune support protocols, bedside manner, openness to new, cutting edge treatments, & knowledge of alternative treatments (such as SOT therapy, Ozone therapy, EMF remediation), etc. I owe absolutely every thing to Dr. Nicola and her staff. She is a truly knowledgeable, thorough & meticulous doctor (not to mention an amazing human being) and is by far the best health care professional I’ve ever had in my life.
Saved My Life and the Lives of Some of My Friends and Family Members
Dr. Nicola and her team are OUTSTANDING and without peer! After years of suffering and being misdiagnosed, Dr. Nicola and her team worked tirelessly to provide me with the care I needed. Dr. Nicola is an expert whose compassion, wisdom, grace, and generous listening saved my life and the lives of some of my friends and family members. I highly recommend RestoreMedicine! You will be in GREAT CARE!
I Am Grateful to Her Every Day
Dr. Nicola is an incredibly talented, intelligent, empathetic, dedicated physician who saved my daughter's life. Sofia was suffering from Lyme Disease for months with migraines, joint pain, heart issues, brain fog, anxiety and numerous other issues which 6 hospital stays and numerous doctors could not diagnose and cure. Dr. Nicola called for the blood tests which finally diagnosed Fifi with Lyme and other tick diseases. Next, she put together a protocol which began to cure Sofia immediately. As Sofia began to feel better, Dr Nicola changed the protocol to target not only her debilitating symptoms, but more importantly the cause of her symptoms; Lyme, Babesia and Bartonella. Sofia missed a year and a half of high school and college, but this September she was able to start college happy and in excellent health thanks to Dr. Nicola. I am grateful to her everyday.
Simply the Best
Dr Ducharme is amazing she is so knowledgeable and caring. Her quest to for new cutting edge methods to help her patients is most impressive. I have been her patient for many years. My Lyme disease would have either crippled me or taken my life if I had not found Dr Ducharme. She is simply the best.
I Feel More "Myself" Than I Have In A Decade.
When I met you, my thyroid wasn't functioning properly; I weighed over 200 lbs., was anemic and had no idea I had food allergies. My first meeting with you was exactly what I had always imagined a good doctor/patient relationship would be. You listened, you were receptive to my intuitions and always found a way to ground them in something practical and effective. As a practitioner, you inspire confidence with a complete absence of ego or professional arrogance. You think creatively about the "whole", and the effect is that I walk away feeling more whole and alive, and less like the bag of parts that years at the affect of "modern medicine" had imprinted. Today, with your help (and that of the task master Bikram) I feel more "myself" than I have in a decade. I recommend you to everyone who says, "What did you do last year? You look amazing!"
I Am Eternally Grateful For Naturopathic Medicine And The Safe Health Alternatives It Provides.
Not a day goes by that I am not totally and completely relieved and grateful for how you have helped my daughter. Eating gluten free has not been easy for her and as she grows and feels better she is gradually noticing and seeing the difference in how she feels. Recognizing that her concerns are minor in comparison to other patients you treat, I just keep thinking back to how many times in the past 3 years we had taken her to the doctors for symptoms that were making her feel out of sorts and would walk away with nothing but a diganosis of "anxious tendencies" and iron supplements for anemia. Had we not met you this past summer, I am certain she would have been prescribed medications to treat symptoms for her behavior without anyone discovering her gluten intolerance. While I find her pediatrician to be competent and give him credit for treating her for other ailments over the years, nothing compares to the individualized assessments and recommendations you have provided for her. She is now a happier and healthier person. I am eternally grateful for Naturopathic medicine and the safe health alternatives it provides. Thank you!
She Went Outside Traditional Limits To Prescribe Treatments That Would Fix The Problem
Dr. Nicola took time to do an extensive assessment of the problem/symptoms I was having - by listening and by recommending/administering relevant samples/tests. She went outside traditional limits to prescribe treatments that would fix the problem from the inside out, rather than only bandage symptoms or pain.
I Tust And Enthusiastically Recommend Dr McFadzean
Struggling with unregulated hypothyroid, anemia and weight gain for years, every MD I saw simply ordered more tests and told me to "eat less, exercise more" to lose the 60+ pounds I had gained when my metabolism plummeted. After exploring several potential causes, Dr McFadzean suggested allergy testing. We discovered that I was allergic to much of what I had been eating. Now, after five months of completely eliminating all allergens, I have lost 28 pounds, my energy level is higher than it's been in eight years, and I feel healthier than I have in a long time. I trust and enthusiastically recommend Dr McFadzean for her intuitive, accessible, open approach. She empowers and partners with her patients, gently guiding toward overall wellness. For the first time in my life, I feel like my doctor actually cares for the whole person I am, rather than observing and clinically diagnosing a collection of "parts." Thanks to Dr McFadzean, I have renewed energy for my life, and there is no way to put a price on that.
In The Future, You Will Be My First Stop, Not My Last.
You already have been a significant help, catching what many doctors missed. I felt cared for and relieved as we left your office. You are doctor I have been looking for. I appreciate your responsiveness, as well as your willingness to question prior lab results and think outside the box. In the future, you will be my first stop, not my last.
I Owe My Life To Her!
After it was missed for many, many years and by many wonderful Internal Medicine Specialists, the knowledgeable doctor who finally diagnosed me was Dr Nicola McFadzean. She’s incredible! Once I regain my strength, I will owe my life to her!
21-day Mindset Reset
This Was a Life Changing Experience
Hello Dr. nicola, I just wanted to thank you for giving me the chance to join the mindset reset group, This was a life changing experience for me. Although I’m not a lyme patient but the benefits and inspiration I got from you and everyone was great. I’ve been doing the gratitude journal daily at night and I feel so good when i do it. The hypnosis you did, made me see things clearly and created a vision for the future I want. I’m reading the Atomic habit book at the same time, that with listening to your daily recordings I feel are helping me alot in every aspect of my life. Even my relationship with my husband is better, my reactions to everything he does is so different, i think the meditation makes me calmer and reduced my anxiety. My health in general is much better after visiting you last time and starting the medications. I’m sorry I wasn’t able to attend every Zoom, but I was listening day by day and sometimes twice to the recordings. Thank you again.. I will miss it!
Made a Significant Difference in the Way I Tackle the Day
Thank you for the 21 day mind set reset. I’ve only done a couple days so far and I am really amazed at the information and how it’s presented. It has made a significant difference in the way I tackle the day.
Transformational Healing Academy
Necessary Work
IMO there is no healing from Lyme without addressing this sort of work. It's critical!!!!!!
Helping Me A Lot In Every Aspect of My Life
I just wanted to thank you for giving me the chance to join the mindset group, This was a life changing experience for me. Although I’m not a lyme patient but the benefits and inspiration I got from you and everyone was great. I’ve been doing the gratitude journal daily at night and I feel so good when i do it. The hypnosis you did, made me see things clearly and created a vision for the future I want. I’m reading the Atomic habit book at the same time, that with listening to your daily recordings I feel are helping me alot in every aspect of my life. Even my relationship with my husband is better, my reactions to everything he does is so different, i think the meditation makes me calmer and reduced my anxiety. My health in general is much better.. I’m sorry I wasn’t able to attend every Zoom, but I was listening once and sometimes twice to the recordings. Thank you again.. I will miss it!
Tangible, Positive Shifts Not Only in My Health
This transformational healing academy is such a gift! Throughout the program, I have learned so many tools that have helped me to understand and strengthen the mind-body connection, which I now understand is intimately connected with our physiological wellbeing and our ability to reach an optimal state of health. Dr. Nicola is a wealth of knowledge and compassionately holds space for each participant to explore and challenge their beliefs in order to transcend into greater levels of healing. The resources and support provided have helped me establish new daily habits and practices, which I continue to put into practice well beyond the completion of the program. I have noticed tangible, positive shifts not only in my health, but also in every other facet of my life. I would argue that everyone could benefit from this information, and that this work is especially vital to anyone dealing with chronic illness. It has been truly life-changing!
A Treatment Companion
I wish I’d had this program when I first started treatment, I would have said “yes” right away!
Absolutely Love It
The meditation is awesome. I absolutely love it. It is so great and so helpful.. Thank you for providing this. I’m really hoping to continue on in your next courses. This has been very positive for me.
Autism
Amazed By The Effective Results In A Short Time
The balance of science and good medicine with a thorough understanding of herbal remedies and alternative medicine is unparalleled. I have been so disappointed in the past by practitioners who mainly want to sell a product or who know much less than I do about my children’s condition. I was so grateful to find someone who knew so much – what tests to order, how to interpret them, which products to recommend – and amazed by the effective results in a short time. I consider myself quite capable and resourceful yet in a decade I have never found another practitioner with the same balance and insight. I would like to see you do more outreach or training, or travel to other areas, because there are very few people like you with your knowledge base.
You Actually Care About Me As A Person
My experience with you has been very satisfying. I have been listened to. I received a provisional diagnosis that was followed up on in a rational, systematic manner. I received treatment that is actually making a difference. You have worked with me to help solve the various problems that have arisen along the way. You haven’t been too busy to communicate with me. It has been enough to make me think that you not only know what you are doing, but that you actually care about me as a person. I have not felt like I was just another one of those “cases” that walk through the door and from which you make your living and pay your overhead.
Her treatment has made a massive difference to my health
I really like Dr. Nicola – she is caring, my kids like her, and she incredibly experienced with LD. I like the fact that she works with you, rather than just telling you what to do (although I do what she suggests, it is a discussion rather than a lecture). She has made a massive difference to my health – I have been washing myself for 6 months, after having someone come to the house to wash me for the past 7 years. I haven’t used my wheelchair since Christmas. Her treatment has made a massive difference to my health – Thank You!!
She Appears To Continue Educating Herself To New Treatment Modalities.
By my second conversation (phone appointment) I realized Nicola was a very skilled and knowledgeable physician, something I have not found in the past 15 years. I also appreciate the fact that she will use prescription drugs if necessary, but that she seeks natural means of encouraging your body to heal itself. I am also impressed that she appears to continue educating herself to new treatment modalities.
Lyme Disease
I’m So Grateful To Be A Happy, Healthy, Recovered Lyme Disease Person!
It was so good to see you at the ILADS conference. I was thinking, I wish you could have seen me at my worst, bedridden and really unable to move at all. What a contrast. Each day is so tremendous for me now. I’m so grateful to be a happy, healthy, recovered Lyme Disease person! Your input was invaluable to me. Keep up the good work! You are great!
The Only One Able To Make A Clear Diagnosis
After 15 doctors over 10 months time, Dr. McFadzean Ducharme was the only one able to make a clear diagnosis based on all the lab tests, and clinical symptoms presented which allowed a positive treatment protocol to be developed and real results to be achieved.
Without You Our Family Would Be A LOT Less Healthy
I just wanted you to know how much we appreciate your time, dedication, expertise, and caring. Without you our family would be A LOT less healthy. I can’t imagine how we would be feeling if we hadn’t met you! I know you are appreciated by many families and we thank you for everything you do!!!
Thank You So Much for Sharing Your Wisdom, Expertise, and Experiences in Healing Lyme So I May Incorporate it into My Journey.
Nicola! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your recommendations and guidance in the “Insights into Lyme Disease Treatment” book. I have had this on my library shelf since 2015 when I was first diagnosed. It’s been a long road with twists and turns, and recently, hauled this book out. I must say your chapter was chocked full of so many insightful and helpful nuggets. Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom, expertise, and experiences in healing Lyme so I may incorporate it into my journey. You provided excellent reminders and really captured “Lyme” from a patient’s perspective.
I also realized you wrote the magnificent and remarkable, “The Lyme Diet” book! That book is powerful and instrumental for me! It came across as another book “recommended for me” on my Lyme book research online recently. Thank you again for sharing your strategies so widely so someone like me could find their way to them. God bless you in all that you do! Keep it up!