Mind Body Acne Doc

Dr. Patel was exactly what I needed and her approach was holistic and included so much of what other doctors never take into account. I truly feel she cares and she understands acne and the struggles it can bring on a deep level. My skin has not only improved, but my mindset around my skin. She is amazing!

Dr Aarti Patel has helped me tremendously in overcoming the emotional grip that adult acne has had over me recently. One of the worst things about acne are doctor visits where doctors look at you for one minute, express little sympathy, and send you on your way with some topical cream that irritates more than helps your skin. You're left feeling alone and grasping at straws trying to heal yourself.

Dr. Aarti Patel's book "Acne: Just Another Four-Lettered Word" was the first time I felt SOMEONE UNDERSTANDS. Having battled acne herself, you feel *seen* as you read the book and you realize you aren't alone in this struggle. Her book isn't going to tell you what diet to follow or what cream to use to cure your acne but it will help you stop acne from ruining and ruling your life. And I do believe that this is an integral part of the healing process. No matter what diet or cream you're trying out, if you are living in anxiety and despair over your skin- not only is acne still winning- but it's likely impeding your healing process. The mind and body are so connected. If your mind can believe you will heal, you WILL HEAL. If your mind is stuck in an endless cycle of hopelessness and fear, it's going to make progress from any treatment you use harder to come by.

Dr Aarti Patel has recommended both homeopathic and bach flower remedies for me to take daily to help with my anxiety surrounding acne. Moreover, she has given me concrete tools to help me get through each day. She's suggested visualizations, which I try to do nightly, affirmations to repeat throughout the day, and encouraged I write a goodbye letter to acne- wishing it out of my life once and for all.

It's too soon for me to say my acne is cleared (sadly) but I will say, after about 5-6 weeks of implementing Dr Aarti Patel's suggestions, I do feel there has been a deep emotional and mental shift. I spend less days/hours worried about my skin and have a deep rooted faith that I will overcome this. I'm very confident the rest will follow. And my skin has certainly not worsened- it's showing small improvement each day.

I highly recommend Dr Aarti Patel for anyone struggling with acne who is sick and tired of endless derm trips with little to no success and wants to say goodbye to acne for good. I am seeing another naturopathic Dr who is addressing my adrenal/hormonal health, but Dr Aarti Patel has voiced her opinion on my treatment plan which has been super helpful and is capable of providing this support as well.