Dr. Lena Suhaila, Naturopathic Integrative Oncology

Naturopathic Oncology is the perfect complement to your traditional cancer treatment plan. As  practitioners of integrative and functional medicine, we augment your conventional treatment with evidence-based natural remedies as well as dietary and fitness concepts that significantly reduce the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation - and more importantly, promote your optimal health as we journey through cancer, together. That’s what we want to change. Yes, cancer is a serious illness. But it can be incredibly transformative. It can alter your life in the most remarkable ways. It can open doors to the SELF that few things can.  Cancer is a searing journey that will bring you closer to your friends and family and cause you to reevaluate your most basic dreams and desires. We offer expert Naturopathic care that supports the terrain of your body and compliments your medical oncologist’s Western approach: employing a combination of functional medicine, herbs, and supplements to optimize immune function and decrease toxicity during chemotherapy and radiation. Having treated thousands of patients, experience shows that evidence-based integrative oncology can be of great benefit on the path ahead. Prior to studying medicine, Dr. Suhaila worked as a pharmacokinetic analyst and clinical research associate on drug treatments for prostate cancer.  She studied microbiology at The University of California, Santa Barbara and received a Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine from The National College of Natural Medicine.  Having completed a medical residency in 2010, Dr. Suhaila worked as part of the medical staff of a major cancer treatment hospital. She now operates a telemedicine consultation practice in the San Francisco Bay Area and work with patients worldwide. Dr. Suhaila graduated from the Practitioner Masters Course through the Metabolic Terrain Institute for Health and continues her postdoctoral work with the Institute of Functional Medicine.  She loves working with people who are ready to take a deep dive into transforming all aspects of their health and well-being. Even within a diagnosis  of cancer, you can live your healthiest life.  With over 17 years of private practice and hospital experience, Dr. Sandy Colvard is an accomplished Naturopathic Physician specializing in integrative cancer care. While a cancer diagnosis can be daunting, Dr. Colvard will help you on your personalized healing journey, regardless of stage or choice of treatment methods. Dr. Colvard believes in an integrative approach to cancer and has worked with some of the nation’s top clinical and academic oncologists, as well as a myriad of alternative therapy providers and modalities. Using researched-based supplementation and treatments to avoid drug interaction and limit side effects, Dr. Colvard works seamlessly with the provider team of your choice to curate a healing process that works for you. In both clinical practice and academia, Dr. Colvard works one-on-one with Cancer patients and in Cancer Survivorship, leading Cancer Support Group Medical visits in Southern California.  Prior to her current practice, Dr. Colvard served as the Director of Integrative Training for CHI Healthcare: a non-profit, multi-disciplinary, primary care clinic in the Washington, DC area.  Dr. Colvard also served as a Naturopathic Physician at Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) hospitals in both Atlanta, GA and Philadelphia, PA: treating patients in both outpatient and inpatient settings. There, she attained her board certification as a Fellow of the American Board of Naturopathic Oncology (FABNO).  "Dr Lena helped save my life. I don't want to sound melodramatic, but it's how I feel. I really wanted a blend of holistic and Western medicine to support me through treatment for triple negative breast cancer- and Dr Lena was the perfect choice. She worked seamlessly with my team at UCSF, even exchanging emails with my oncologist. She is incredibly knowledgable, going over my blood tests and suggesting supplements to support my immune system and keep side-effects at bay."

Mairi Russell
5 Star
I'm about to begin my third round of cancer treatment but this time I realised I need to take a fresh approach if this isn't going to be another fearful endurance test. So, this time, I've started working with Dr. Lena and already, with my first consultation, I'm armed with the kind of professional advice I simply couldn't find from the doctors/nurses. First off we cancer patients need to know what questions to ask the medics and thanks to the insights and suggestions Dr. Lena offered me, I now have a creative ownership in my hospital treatment plan - something I couldn't have imagined prior to my consultation. Knowledge is power and that's what Dr. Lena has given me. Thank you. You've turned a potentially horrible next few months ahead into a growthful personal challenge.
Wednesday 4th March 2020

Sara
5 Star
Dr. Suhaila is an outstanding physician. As a doctor myself, I'm not easily impressed, but she is a gem. She is a wining combo of extensive knowledge of the research literature, deep comprehension of treatment approaches, and outstanding bedside manner. Highly recommended.
Tuesday 24th March 2020

John Lindauer
5 Star
At last - somebody who knows what they're talking about. Dr. Suhaila interfaced with my Radiation Oncologist and helped my body recover after surgery and radiation. I highly recommend her. She's kind. Careful. And really good at her job.
Wednesday 3rd October 2018

Alex Keil
5 Star
Thank you, Lena, for guiding and helping me to more health and connection with myself. All the changes that you've helped me to make, I feel so much better. Thanks again!
Wednesday 26th February 2020