Dr. Karen Threlkel

I had been seeing Dr. Threlkel back in 2013 then I moved away from the DC metro area. Ten years later, I am finding the need to return to her even if we visit through virtual appointments. She has helped me beyond measure to work with me, encourage, educate, and part all of her knowledge to walk through my journey towards better health. She's awesome!

For years I have presented a challenge to doctors because of my sensitivities and difficulty tolerating many medications. I find this to also be the case with natural treatments. Dr. Threlkel has recommended several supplements which are very beneficial to me. Unfortunately, my sensitivities have often caused me to have various adverse reactions to some supplements, just as I do with certain medications -- so they often must be discontinued. I am pleased to say that Dr. Threlkel has been patient through it all; she is empathetic to my situation and keeps a positive outlook. She is also supportive of my own efforts to find treatments and tells me what she thinks about them, which I very much appreciate. Thank you, Dr. Threlkel!

Informed, insightful and competent. Fully recommend if wellness and longevity via nutrition is of interest.

Enjoyed meeting Dr Threlkel for the first time, and appreciated the time she took and the detail she went into during our appointment.

Dr. Threlkel is everything you want in a healthcare professional. She's kind, thoughtful, and really gets to know each patient. She truly takes an individual patient approach to her practice, and she's been an incredible support to me throughout my health journey. She provides on-going care and helps me to adjust my health strategy to support the changing events in my life. I recommend her to everyone!

I am a doctor of oriental medicine and have worked with many integrative practitioners over the years. Dr Threlkel is one of a kind. She has made a huge difference for me with many concerns, including hot flashes, sleep, anxiety, and fatigue. She is an excellent listener, a skilled clinician, and cares about her patients. I recommend her highly.

Simply the most thoughtful, patient, kind and knowledgeable Naturopathic Physician. She’s understandably busy. Absolutely worth waiting to see. Thanks for such good guidance and care, Dr. Threlkel!

Dr. Threlkel has been amazing to work with! When Kaiser doctors were out of options for my CIU, Dr. Threlkel became my go-to for all treatment. With her extensive knowledge and a tailored treatment plan, we managed to relieve all symptoms and get me back to living a normal life. Her "beside manner" is incredible as well – she has so much empathy, she really listens and explains things well, and she considers the full picture of my life from a holistic standpoint. I also trust her to find the most affordable path for testing and treatment and appreciate the fact that she won't treat anyone she doesn't think she can help. If you're feeling hopeless from health circumstances, she is the person to call!

Highly Recommends Dr. Karen Threlkel to their friends & family!

Dr. Karen, is kind with a gentle compassionate nature in making you feel comfortable as a patient and building trust. I love how thorough and non-aggressive in her treatment she is, always explaining her reasoning but giving you the option to have the final say.

Excellent Natururopath. Friendly and caring!

Dr. Threlkel is a kind, caring and intelligent Naturopath who has helped me immensely. She is knowledgeable and open-minded and cares deeply about the well-being of her patients.

Dr. Threllkel is a phenomenal physician!! I highly recommend her.

I've been working with Dr. Threlkel since the beginning of the year for issues with my hormones. The regimen she designed for me has made such a tremendous difference in how I feel. She listens intently and answers all of my questions. Her corrective approaches are not overwhelming but incredibly effective. Her suggestions started helping me achieve better health almost immediately.

I was lucky enough to have a telehealth visit with Dr. Threlkel a few weeks ago, to review my genetics test results. My experience with her was that she was thorough and comprehensive in her analysis and explanations. Where other health care practitioners and doctors may give summaries, I felt Dr. Threlkel gave me enough background information that I came away feeling like i not only had a better understanding of the test results, but also a plan of action for how to best manage my nutrition, lifestyle and supplement routine to support my health. I would highly recommend Dr. Threlkel!

I'm a practicing, board certified medical doctor and consider Dr. Threlkel an essential part of my personal health care team. She has been invaluable in bringing a comprehensive perspective to some of my chronic health issues that conventional medicine didn't address well. She is science based, well trained, caring, professional and easy to talk to.

Karen is always positive and works with you to help your issues. She listens to everything you say and has great insight. I feel like I am talking to a very smart, patient friend.

Dr Threlkel is an excellent Naturopath. She looked deeply into my lab work and symptoms, chose correct further tests, and solved long-standing digestive and health problems for me. My quality of daily life is better, my understanding of my own health is stronger, and I feel consistently healthy now. I am very grateful for Dr Threlkel’s expertise and professionalism.

I like Dr. Karen Threlkel because she is focused on wellness. I like the fact she does genetic and other analyses that allow her to target specific issues in my metabolism that can be addressed with nutrients and botanicals, not pharmaceuticals. I like her cheer and her smile and her take-the-time manner.

I highly recommend seeing Dr. Threlkel if you have questions about improving your health. Our first visit was a full hour so she could fully understand what was going on with me. We took a few tests and found out what I supplements I needed, I'm feeling so much more balanced with greater energy after she prescribed herbs, vitamins and minerals to take. She is so smart and caring, I felt confident in her path forward

I met Dr. Threlkel back in 2004 at the recommendation of Dr. Ali Safayan, my primary care doctor. I was about to leave for Iraq to run a large NGO. I had also just had a heart attack a few months prior. We worked together to create a wellness and naturopathic supplement plan given the highly uncertain and questionable proper nutrition that would be available to me in the country as well as heart healthy support. I am extremely grateful for all her support and encouragement in helping me get through those 2 years heart and nutritionally healthy. I have since relied on her advice and support to continue that trend back home.

I met Dr. Threlkel back in 2004 at the recommendation of Dr. Ali Safayan, my primary care doctor. I was about to leave for Iraq to run a large NGO. I had also just had a heart attack a few months prior. We worked together to create a wellness and naturopathic supplement plan given the highly uncertain and questionable proper nutrition that would be available to me in the country as well as heart healthy support. I am extremely grateful for all her support and encouragement in helping me get through those 2 years heart and nutritionally healthy. I have since relied on her advice and support to continue that trend back home.

I was looking for a doctor that could address the root cause of my son’s acne. Dr. Threlkel’s approach has dramatically improved his skin. She asked for a very thorough health and medical background and then suggested targeted diagnostics to identify the cause of the acne. Dr. Threlkel recommended specific supplements and suggested dietary changes based on the results. Over a four month period it became obvious that the underlying condition contributing to the acne symptom had been resolved. I am extremely happy with the results and so is my son. The first appointment was in person and then became virtual. The level of care and personal attention she provided was exceptional in both formats. Her staff is friendly and efficient, supplements are shipped quickly. I am grateful to have found Dr. Threlkel.

Dr. Threlkel is a wonderful practitioner who draws from many modalities to treat her patients. She is extremely well-versed in diagnostics and treatments, so in going to her I could address my wellness in ways that I could not with other providers. I highly recommend Dr. Threlkel.

she is a great Dr. I am very happy with her. she is very professional and kind

I have been extremely pleased working with Dr. Threlkel! She helped me optimize my health through lab testing coupled with supplementation adjustments. I plan on working with Dr. Threlkel forever.

she is a great Dr. I am very happy with her. she is very professional and kind

she is very professional and always approchable.