Young Naturopathic Center for Wellness

About Young Naturopathic Center for Wellness

What is Young Naturopathic Center for Wellness?

Young Naturopathic Center for Wellness is a naturopathic medical practice in Los Gatos, California, with Renee Young, NMD, and Sana Chrystal, NMD, DC, on staff as prescribers. It is mainly a functional and integrative medicine practice built around in-depth lab testing, and weight loss, hormone therapy, peptide therapy and longevity medicine are offered alongside other services like IV therapy, hyperbaric oxygen, and diagnostics such as VO2 max testing. Its weight loss program uses GLP-1 medications named as semaglutide and tirzepatide, along with other peptide options, and pairs them with hormone and metabolic testing, nutrition coaching, and a health coaching program for ongoing accountability. The practice does not state whether visits can be done by telehealth.

What does it cost?

No prices are published for consultations, medications, labs or ongoing visits. The site lists a priceRange of $$$ but gives no dollar figures, and consultations are offered as a free, complimentary booking rather than a stated fee. It does not say whether a monthly fee (if one exists) includes the cost of semaglutide or tirzepatide, how lab testing is billed, or whether it accepts insurance for any part of a weight loss, hormone or peptide program. Anyone interested should ask for a full breakdown before scheduling anything beyond the free consultation.

What should you ask before you book?

Ask which of the two listed prescribers, Renee Young or Sana Chrystal, would actually be writing your prescription, and confirm that in writing. Ask whether GLP-1 medication is brand-name or compounded, since neither is specified, and ask for the actual monthly cost once testing, medication and follow-up visits are added up, since none of that is published. Ask what the required lab panels cost out of pocket, since the program description describes extensive hormonal, metabolic and inflammation testing as part of building a plan. Ask whether insurance is accepted for any portion of care, whether telehealth visits are an option if you don't live near Los Gatos, and what the terms are for pausing or canceling the health coaching program if you join it.

Who is it a good fit for?

In its own words: "You’ll work directly with our licensed doctors, who oversee your progress, adjust treatment as needed, and make sure your plan evolves as your body adapts."

This is a good fit if you want a practice built around broad lab testing and a root-cause workup before any weight loss or hormone medication is discussed, rather than a quick prescription visit, and if you are comfortable asking for full pricing yourself since none of it is posted.

Sources: youngwellnesscenter.com, youngwellnesscenter.com/services/weight-loss, youngwellnesscenter.com/health-wellness/im-overweight, youngwellnesscenter.com/maintain-weight-loss-success

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