Fresno Holistic Medicine is a leader in Naturopathic Medicine.

Dr. Setareh Tais, ND is the former president of the California Naturopathic Doctors Association (2014-2016), and offers Fresno residents a balance of modern science with natural and holistic medicine.

 

Welcome Letter from Dr. Setareh Tais, ND

Hello there,

I’m so glad you found me! My name is Setareh Tais, and I am licensed by the State of California to practice naturopathic family medicine. My practice blends modern science, evidence-based research on natural medicines, integrative clinical experience and naturopathic medical philosophy.

My interest in natural and holistic medicine began when I was an undergrad at the University of California, San Diego studying Animal Physiology and Neuroscience. I was on a pre-med track and had my heart set on becoming a doctor. Like most of us, I have a personal story that led me to pursue and appreciate natural and integrative medicine. During college I became more inquisitive about my father’s medical care. I was perplexed that his medical doctor was managing his high cholesterol with medication alone, while ignoring his dietary habits and sedentary lifestyle. Soon after my father started his Lipitor prescription (a statin medication with diabetes and memory loss as new FDA warnings), he began to experience severe muscle pain that caused him to stay in bed applying ice packs to his sore muscles. My father had developed “statin-induced myopathy” which is a well-known side effect of statin medications and was told by his doctor to stop taking his cholesterol-lowering medication. With a little bit of education and encouragement, my father became motivated to begin exercising and improving his diet. He got a gym membership, started riding his bike, and eating salad with his dinner every night. Now 16 years later, he has excellent cholesterol and blood pressure, he is still exercising and eating well, and he doesn’t take any prescription medications.

My father’s medical history reinforced my belief that naturopathic medicine is strongly needed in the United States, especially for patients who don’t tolerate their medications or for patients who have a philosophical preference to avoid unnecessary medications. While all forms of medicines have a place in today’s health care, I enjoy offering an integrative approach to medicine from natural medicines to dietary and lifestyle modifications to prescription drugs when/if they are necessary. In 2004, I attended Bastyr University in Seattle, WA and after graduation I completed a unique holistic and integrative family medicine residency. During this time, I completed a challenging and busy program dedicated to clinical training in both naturopathic medicine and conventional medicine (Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Reproductive Endocrinology, Gynecology and Cardiology).

I have moved back to Fresno in 2013 to offer naturopathic medicine at Fresno Holistic Medicine. My goals are to determine the underlying cause of illness and to work with you on disease prevention and improving general health. Treatment plans extend beyond a prescription pad, are individualized and treat the whole you, and utilize current scientific evidence.

Naturopathic medicine is not just a cool trend I jumped into later in my career, I had to study it and apprentice with other naturopathic doctors before I was even eligible to apply to naturopathic medical school in 2004! It is truly an honor to be entrusted with your care and serve as your local naturopathic doctor.

I am looking forward to meeting you!

Yours in Health,

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Leadership Roles and Professional Achievements

Random facts about me:

  • I have 2 sons who are my favorite people on the planet.
  • I grew up in Fresno and attended Clovis West High School (c-dub pride!)
  • I love to run which to the keen observer is more like a slow jog
  • I really love to paint, but am guilty of not doing so as frequently as I want. You can see some of my paintings around the office.
  • I am a Gemini
  • I have been married for over 14 years

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The doctor will hear you now.

Your first appointment with Dr. Tais will include a comprehensive medical history and in-depth discussion about all your health concerns. We want it to be the most enlightening appointment you've ever had.

What Patients Are Saying

  • "I just saw Dr. Tais for the first time yesterday, and she was beyond wonderful. She will be my PCP moving forward. This was the first time that I truly felt heard, listened to, and cared for with regard to my health and complicated thyroid issues. She sat with me for about 35 minutes just talking...asking questions...listening."

  • "Dr. Tais is right on target with finding and correcting the root of the problem. She is the first doctor to ask me about my mental and emotional health post partum and my son is almost 18 months old. I had just assumed the way I was feeling was normal but she had suggestions on how to improve things."

  • "I loved my experience with Dr. Tais! She was very patient with me, answered all my questions, and helped me manage my thyroid issues. I’ve never felt better! I’ll recommend her to all my friends and family!"

  • "My initial consultation with Dr. Tais was very informative. She explained things in a clear and concise manner, and made a complicated issue easy to understand by giving me a step-by-step outline of the 5 major factors that need to work optimally for couples to conceive."

  • "My daughter loves her appointments with Dr. Tais! After so many appointments where my daughter left crying after visits with her pediatrician, I decided to try an alternative option to help my daughter be less fearful... Dr. Tais does an amazing job making my daughter's appointments less anxiety provoking."

  • "Love her!!! Very patient. Naturally gifted in her practice and feels like talking to a best friend. Always prayed for that in a Dr. Thanks for all you do Dr. Tais."

  • "I have seen Dr. Tais twice now & I am really thankful to have found her! She is helping me with my thyroid related problems. She really cares & responds quickly when I have questions. She is awesome."

  • "I was thrilled that Dr. Tais took the time to ask questions that no one ever asked and actually listened to my concerns. She seems truly interested in finding the root of the problem in order to find a solution. And being able to speak to her on the phone is priceless. I'd give her 10 stars if I could."

  • "Dr. Tais is amazing. I can’t say enough good things about her! She gives multiple ideas and recommendations and gives a starting point and alternatives if something doesn’t work. She follows through on everything and is easy to get ahold of."

  • "Dr. Tais is seriously the best. Her natural approach is just what I was searching for! She absolutely listens, is attentive, extremely thorough and I always feel comfortable sharing everything. Bonus...her office super comforting and scheduling is always easy."

  • "I would highly recommend Dr. Tais. She has helped me tremendously and goes above and beyond to help her patients. She is kind and takes time to answer questions or concerns. Her office is nice and a much more relaxed atmosphere than most."

  • "Dr. Tais is a very empathic and knowledgeable physician. She has a very calming presence and always offers an explanation to any questions that I have, critical or not. Unlike several other doctors that I've met, she does not become defensive or assume a position of authority."

  • "Finally, I found Dr. Tais, and I only wish I had found her ten years sooner. I've never had a doctor sit down and really look at my holistic health issues... she allowed me to be a part of making the choices for my course of treatment. I highly recommend Dr. Tais -- she has changed my life."

  • "She is now the only doctor I trust... and am now a loyal and lifelong patient. I am feeling so much better now and we are working to fine tune the treatments... The follow up visits aren't too much more expensive than my regular copays with my health insurance and my husband agrees that Dr.Tais is worth every penny!!!"

  • "I have been to several doctors over the years and no one could give me the answers I needed. My thyroid has been out of whack for some time all I would hear is "your labs are normal...you're tired because you have kids!" Dr. Tais ran the labs that I needed to get to the bottom of my problem."

  • "I've been seeing Dr. Tais for several years now. She is very attentive, gentle, & thorough. I feel comfortable sharing my concerns with her. What is so refreshing is that unlike allopathic doctors, she doesn't try to give write you a prescription for every ailment just to mask symptoms."

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