Dr. Mitchell has been a gift to our family. His ability to listen and trace symptoms to the root cause is rare. The staff are kind and helpful. Dr. Mitchell is such a rare doctor…if you are looking for a doctor who will dig until he gets tot he root cause of symptoms, then he is the right one. He is a genius-level practitioner who is both kind and compassionate.
Dr. Mitchell is by far the best Lyme doctor I have seen in Arizona. And I have unfortunately been to a lot. He takes time with you and provides mostly natural options which I appreciate after having to be on antibiotics for years. He addresses the patient and not just the infection. His staff are kind and helpful. Yes it is expensive but considering I am there for 1-2 hours at a time, I don’t think paying $200-$500 for that much of a doctor’s time is unfair. I have been charged much more and presented a $10,000 “plan” at another office. My previous infectious disease doctor charged me $900 for a 5 minute appointment and then I had to pay $3000 out of pocket for my IV’s (after insurance). Basically being super sick with something like Lyme Disease is expensive and takes a lot of time and energy. But if you need the treatment then you are in good hands here. I have sent dozens of other people with Lyme and the do get better. It takes a while and the treatment is a lot of work. Most importantly he will take your symptoms seriously and not just poo poo them like so many other ignorant doctors did! If you want the best care, this is it.
I have been a patient of Dr Mitchell for a little over a year now. I had been searching for a good doctor that either would be a naturopath or have a holistic approach to medicine. When I first met Dr Mitchell, I was impressed by his kindness, medical knowledge, scientific approach and attention to details. The fact that he previously was a Pharmacist was a bonus since it gives him an excellent understanding of medications and how they perform in the body.
Unfortunately, I was facing a complex series of illnesses. Dr Mitchell recommended a treatment plan based on my numerous symptoms. I was happy to see quick results on some of my symptoms. It gave me confidence I was in good hands. As Dr Mitchell and I worked on some of the more severe symptoms, I was really impressed by his dedication to me as a patient. He considered most likely causes, researched infrequent illnesses and recommended more testing only when necessary. Throughout the process he has been a very good listener, considering my treatment preferences and made me feel like cared for as a patient.
When I tell my story, my friends are impressed by his dedication to my complex situation and willingness to find the root cause of the illness instead of simply treating the symptoms. Some have already asked for his contact information. I believe he is the best of traditional and holistic medicine combined.
I had trouble with testicular pain and reoccurring urinary tract infections. My G.P. and Urologist are intelligent, competent, and conscientious doctors and while I could talk to them about the urinary tract infections I could not get them to discuss my testicular pain. Dr.Ken Mitchell saw the conditions as related and treated the testicular pain when others would not. Dr. Mitchell perceived the infection had become drug resistant and with his regimen of antibiotics the infection cleared the pain gone and has not reoccurred.
I worked with a lot of lead in my life and I suspected I had some nerve damage, peripheral neuropathy. I lost feelings in my hands and feet; lacerations and second-degree burns did not hurt nearly as much as they used to. I had trouble comprehending what I was reading. I had difficulty remembering anything. All food was bland and something really had to stink before I could smell it (smell and taste were not acute). Fatigue was a chronic condition.
My talks with doctors in the past have always been a matter of a few minutes but Dr. Mitchell took considerable time. This was a different and unexpected experience.
After urine and blood tests Dr. Mitchell found I had a very high concentration of lead. Dr. Mitchell put me on a weekly series of intravenous and oral chelation. The lead level has dropped from 20 to 3.2 micrograms/gram.
Then he had me use hyperbaric oxygen treatment to repair some of the nerve damage. After four to six weeks I was becoming more sensitive to external stimulus, the changes were significant not subtle. Feeling in my hands and feet began to return (my “tennis elbow” was back) and my sense of smell and taste improved. It may take me 3 or 4 seconds to remember something but that is a definite an improvement. My reading speed and comprehension increased about three fold. I now have a “second wind” to spend time on my hobbies.
I have come to realize that naturopathic medicine is based on hard science as is conventional medicine and can be just as effective. That all medicine is based on the idea that the body will try to heal itself if provided with the resources it needs.
Dr. Ken Mitchell has proven to me to be a knowledgeable, compassionate, and competent physician as good the conventional doctors I have used. He is willing to address health problems that other doctors have avoided and perhaps that makes him a better doctor.
I started seeing Dr. Mitchell in December, 2011. At the time I was suffering from Fibromyalgia, stomach issues from H. Pylori, and generalized fatigue, muscle pain, brain fog, and several other symptoms. I was tired of all the prescription drugs that were given to me, that actually made me feel worse, and unable to function.
Before seeing Dr. Mitchell, I was shuffled off to numerous specialists by my family doctor. They agreed with the diagnoses that were given, and each gave me another “pill” to fix it. After antidepressants, anti-fungals, antibiotics, muscle relaxers, pain medications that made me sick, and several I am sure I forgot, I had finally had enough! I knew that somewhere was a doctor who could treat me without all the drugs
This is when I found Dr. Mitchell! I have never had such a thorough exam, and even though the paper work was a bit intimidating, he was so worth it. After the exam, he took me in to his office, where he explained, in detail, what was wrong, and how he was going to fix it, with my help. I was skeptical at first, but after a few weeks, I was feeling so much better! I continue to see Dr. Mitchell, and continue on the regime he has prescribed for me. I am a new person thanks to him!
Bless you Dr. Mitchell, you really did save my life and my sanity.
For the past two years, I had noticed a significant decrease in my strength, endurance, mental status, memory, and sexual interest. I also noticed some tremors in my hands and a general, overall decline in my wellbeing. I went to several doctors, all of which prescribed various types of medications, but none of which really seemed to make a difference in the long term. One of my doctors suggested that I contact Dr. Mitchell to see if he had any ideas to help. My first visit with Dr. Mitchell was amazing. He took the time to talk to me, interact, and learn about my past and family history. He genuinely seemed interested in me as a person versus me as a pay check. Dr. Mitchell was able to determine the root of my issues rather than simply treating the symptoms. He was able to diagnosis my heavy metal toxemia and provide treatments to flush the toxins from my system. After 12 weeks, I was back to feeling good. I had my strength, endurance, and sexual interest again. My memory was back and my mental status was clear – no more brain fog. Even the hand tremors have declined. My wife and I greatly appreciate all of Dr. Mitchell’s help and his staff has been amazing through this whole process.
Dear Dr. Mitchell,
Thank you for your good observations about AW’s health. Who would have thought we were fighting Lyme Disease. There are so many signs we now see.
Your office has such a calm effect. We feel so peaceful when we leave.
Karen is so helpful, warm, and encouraging. Such a great day when we see her.
We’re hoping RW comes out without Lyme Disease as well, but if he does have it, we’ll just work through it with your great help.
I have sent copies of the lab test results and information sheet to the other physicians. Not many people in Arizona know about it (Lyme) or test for it. Again, thank you for your care.
Fondly, the RW Family
Dr. Ken Mitchell and Lifestream Wellness is the best if you have Lyme Disease or other similar problems. He is an expert in medicine and pharmacy. He started in health care as a compounding pharmacist, so he completely understands what supplement or medicine you may need and why. He is not about making money. He cares about his patients and he gives them affordable care. He always takes his time and answers questions. Patients are very happy with him. He is compassionate. (I hear that Dr. Smith is great too.) As a nurse, I recommend him.
Absolutely amazing team of doctors! Finally found a place that can help me! Dr. M is through and really had a huge wealth of knowlege! Highly recommend!
Dr. Ken Mitchell restored my health when the Mayo Clinic and several prominent specialists failed to do so. Personable, compassionate & knowledgeable office staff. Arlen is great!
Dr. Mitchell is knowledgeable, caring, and compassionate. I had been ill for many, many years and gone to countless doctors and never found any answers. To tell the truth, I was at the end of my rope when I walked into Dr. Mitchell’s office. Dr. Mitchell put together a treatment plan that had me feeling significant improvement only several months later. Dr. Mitchell is an example of the best of humanity and truly gave me hope when there was none. If you have gone to the website and liked what you saw, but weren’t sure, let me assure you, this is the place to go for treatment. I am still on a treatment plan and continue to heal.
Dr. Mitchell is excellent and takes his time to get to the cause rather than just treating the symptoms. I have referred him to several of my friends who have thanked me numerous times for the referral.
Very happy! Dr. Mitchell has been able to help my family far more than many doctors have been able to.
Dr . Mitchell is an extraordinary nmd. After seeing at least 15 doctors over the past 10 years, He is probably the smartest person in the medical field I have ever spoke to. After being diagnosed with Lyme disease, I’ve been seeing him close to a year and I’m about 75% better. He takes his time and explains everything. His office is very clean and lots of supplements are available right at his office. I consider him to be a miracle doctor. I trust him completely.
Dr. Mitchell has been able to make me feel great again when other doctors have missed the correct diagnosis. He took the time to analyze and explain the remedies that he prescribed. I am impressed with his depth of knowledge regarding classic pharmaceuticals and complementary remedies.
I had my first appointment for Lyme treatment with Dr. Ken Mitchell at Lifestream Wellness yesterday. I had researched long and hard on which doctor to see and based my decision on a referral from my regular doctor, reviews I found online, and personal recommendations from others in the Lyme community. I am so glad I chose Dr. Mitchell. He spent a lot of time going over my records, performing an exam, and prescribing a treatment plan tailored for my situation. I left with very detailed, printed instructions to follow. The office visit was very reasonable considering how much time he spent with me (around 2 hours), and the supplements they carry were about the same price as I could find on Amazon. He even took the time to discuss the most cost effective way to get my labs done. I feel Dr. Mitchell really cares about his patients and their health. The office manager Karen was also very caring, helpful and knowledgeable. If you are looking for a naturopathic physician for either general care or Lyme treatment I recommend Lifestream Wellness.
I praise God for Dr. Mitchell! He is one of the most knowledgeable doctors I have ever met. He took the time to really understand my health history and has put me on a protocol that has helped me tremendously. I cannot recommend him highly enough. The office staff is exceptional as well.
