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Young Naturopathic Center for Wellness

Blossom Hill Road, Los Gatos · Naturopathic longevity and functional medicine clinic

A naturopathic clinic on Blossom Hill Road that has been in the same place since 2004, built by Dr. Renee Young around testing rather than treatments. The diagnostics list is the most detailed part of the site and it is unusually specific: VO2 max, InBody body composition and grip strength measured in the office, take-home sleep studies, a NutrEval panel the clinic says reads over 130 biomarkers, hormone panels itemised marker by marker for women and men, GI-MAP and GI Effects stool testing, a 189-food sensitivity panel, urine toxin and heavy-metal screens, Galleri, Cologuard, polygenic risk scores, ApoE, calcium scoring, DEXA and telomere testing. Blood is drawn in the office on the day of your appointment and the named lab partners are Quest, Labcorp, BioReference, Genova, Doctor's Data and Galleri. Results take one to four weeks. The treatment side is what a naturopathic longevity clinic usually carries: hyperbaric oxygen, IV nutrient therapy, NAD+, peptides, bioidentical hormones, testosterone and GLP-1 weight care. Dr. Young is primary care doctor for most of the practice. The first conversation is free and nothing after it has a published price.

Who you would see Renee Young, NMD 2004 · In the same place since

Where751 Blossom Hill Road, Suite A2, Los Gatos, CA 95032

Who operates it

The care team

Who would actually see you, and what they trained in.

Founder

Renee Young, NMD

NMD

2004In the same place since

Published qualifications

Per the clinic: "a pioneering Naturopathic Doctor and founder of the Young Naturopathic Center for Wellness in Los Gatos, California. With over two decades of experience, she is a clinical leader in advanced naturopathic diagnostics." Her training is published as a B.S. in biology and psychology, a doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine at the University of Bridgeport, and a residency in primary care at the Weight Loss & Natural Medicine Clinic in Cheshire, Connecticut, with clinical rotations at Griffin Hospital and epidemiology study under Dr. David Katz. She is published as a member of the California Naturopathic Doctors Association, holding certifications in IV therapy, peptide therapy, HRT and hormone pellet implantation, BTL Emsella treatment, hair restoration lasers, hyperbaric oxygen safety director, VO2 max testing, and laser therapy for pain management. Recorded as the clinic states it; no board, association or licensing body was checked.

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Named at this location Two doctors: Renee Young, NMD, founder, and Sana Chrystal, NMD, DC

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Who is your doctor Dr. Young is primary care doctor for a majority of patients, per the clinic

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Also in the clinic An "unofficial residency program", in the clinic's words, with two residents: Dr. Adrianna Watson and Dr. Currell

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Lead time Booked out 6 weeks to 3 months, per the clinic

Sana Chrystal, NMD, DC

Leads the Natural Medical Aesthetics division
NMD, DC

Two doctors are named and profiled. The clinic also publishes what it calls an "unofficial residency program". Dr. Adrianna Watson is the current resident, published with a short bio: she is from Arizona, her current focus is procedural and regenerative therapies, and she has a growing interest in fertility, hormone health and reproductive care. Dr. Currell is the incoming resident and "begins this October", published by surname only with no bio. No degree or school is given for either. The clinic states that "your care stays in the same hands, with our doctors overseeing every diagnosis and treatment plan." The rest of the staff appears by role rather than name: a patient care concierge called Jenny, a front office crew, five IV therapy and lab services staff, medical assistants, and HBOT and VO2 max technicians. One more name appears without a profile: a team-page image is captioned "Dr. Deol and Dr. Chrystal", and a patient testimonial on the VO2 max page reads "My follow up appointment was with Dr Deol." The clinic publishes no profile, first name, credential, role or photograph for Dr. Deol, so none appears here.

Team, training and credentials as described by the clinic on its website.

Start with the outcome

What this clinic can help you evaluate or manage

Plain-language goals come first. The clinic’s named tests, treatments and programs stay below for people who want the technical detail.

Naturopathic and functional medicine is the frame throughout: root causes, extensive functional testing, nutrition and lifestyle as the plan. The clinic is unusually blunt about the boundary it draws, describing itself as "not a wellness spa" and saying it does not trade in crystals or cleanses. The performance layer is real and second: VO2 max, grip strength, body composition and peptides, aimed explicitly at Silicon Valley professionals and athletes.

Metabolic health & blood sugar

See diabetes direction and insulin resistance early, before they become disease.

Clinic tests glucose, insulin, HbA1C, leptin, HOMA and the full thyroid set including reverse T3, and runs a doctor-supervised weight programme using semaglutide, tirzepatide and peptides.

Hormones & energy

Understand why you feel off, and what is treatable.

Clinic publishes hormone panels marker by marker for women and men, names menopause and andropause as a treatment programme, and offers bioidentical hormone replacement in pellet, lotion and injection form plus testosterone replacement.

Genetics & biological age

Learn your inherited risks and how fast you are actually aging.

Clinic lists polygenic risk scoring, MTHFR, ApoE, Factor V and II and 9p21, alongside telomere testing described as biological age tracking.

Strength, fitness & body composition

Measure the bone, muscle and fitness that keep you independent longer.

Clinic measures VO2 max, InBody body composition and grip strength in the office and lists DEXA for bone density, describing VO2 max as a predictor of both lifespan and healthspan.

Gut & digestive health

Investigate persistent gut symptoms with real testing.

Clinic lists GI Effects and GI-MAP stool testing, a SIBO breath test and a 189-food sensitivity panel with a Candida screen, and names gut health as one of its treatment areas.

What they do

Services explained

Plain-language groupings help make different clinic service menus easier to understand and compare.

Most of it happens at the Los Gatos office, including the blood draw: per the clinic, "we provide the services for blood work in-office the same day as your appointment." Saliva, stool, urine and SIBO breath testing are at-home kits. Assays are run by named outside laboratories, and calcium scoring and DEXA are imaging the clinic does not describe owning. Consultations can be virtual for patients outside the Bay Area.

Measured in the office

The measurements taken in the building. VO2 max, InBody and grip strength are the ones worth knowing about, because they are the three that tell you something about capacity rather than chemistry, and the blood draw happens here rather than at a lab across town.

VO2 max testingInBody body composition analysisGrip strength testingBlood drawn on site, same day as your appointmentTake-home sleep studies

Blood and at-home panels

The blood and at-home panels, in the clinic's own grouping. Six groups are published with the markers named inside each one, and the labs are named too: Quest, Labcorp, BioReference, Genova, Doctor's Data and Galleri. This is where the practice puts its weight. No panel is priced and none is stated to be included in anything.

NutrEval nutrition and metabolism panel, over 130 biomarkers per the clinicHormone panels, itemised separately for women and menMetabolic and thyroid panel including insulin, HbA1c, leptin, HOMA and reverse T3Autoimmune and inflammatory markers including ESR, CRP and cytokinesInfection panels including Lyme, Epstein-Barr, herpes, parvovirus, yeast and CD57190 Combo food sensitivity panel, 189 foods plus a Candida screenGI Effects and GI-MAP stool testing, plus a SIBO breath testSaliva cortisol and urine toxin, heavy metal and mold testing

Risk and early detection

Screening and inherited risk. Galleri and Cologuard are named brands you can look up. Calcium scoring and DEXA are imaging the clinic does not say it owns, so ask where you would go for those and what they cost.

Galleri multi-cancer blood testCologuard colon cancer screeningPolygenic risk scores for heart disease, stroke, diabetes, Alzheimer's, osteoporosis and several cancersGenetic markers including MTHFR, ApoE, Factor V and II, and 9p21Calcium scoring and advanced cardiometabolic panelsTelomere testingDEXA scans and bone density

Treatments

The treatment side. Hyperbaric oxygen is on the premises, and the IV menu is long. Several of these sit on thinner evidence than the diagnostics do, which is worth holding in mind when a plan comes back with three of them on it.

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy on siteIV nutrient therapy: Myers' cocktail, vitamin infusions, high-dose vitamin C, glutathione, alpha lipoic acid, ironNAD+ therapyPeptide therapyBioidentical hormone replacement, including pellets, lotions and injectionsTestosterone replacement for men and womenGLP-1 weight care: semaglutide and tirzepatideMIC and glutathione injectionsEndocrine therapy for thyroid, adrenal and metabolic function

Aesthetic and pelvic

Aesthetic and pelvic services, led by Dr. Chrystal. Included because they are part of what the clinic sells, not because they are longevity care.

Hair restoration with laser, PRP and exosomesMicroneedling and facial rejuvenation with exosomesLightStim LED skin therapyEmsella chair for incontinence and pelvic floor strengtheningvFIT Plus vaginal rejuvenation device

Testing & biomarkers

What the blood work actually covers.

Panel size: Over 130 biomarkers on the NutrEval panel, per the clinic, per the clinic
Areas covered: Gastrointestinal health · Immune function · Nutritional status · Metabolic function · Endocrine health
Sample collection: Blood is drawn in the office on the same day as your appointment. Saliva, stool, urine and SIBO breath tests are at-home kits, with step-by-step guidance from the clinic.
Who reviews the results: One of the clinic's licensed naturopathic doctors, who per the clinic "will review them with you in detail and create a treatment plan tailored to your life."
Turnaround: 1 to 4 weeks, depending on which tests were run, per the clinic.
Repeat testing: Not published
Included or add-on: Not published. No panel is stated to be included in any fee.
Price: Not published

Explore the complete published panel

Hormonal balance, women

Cortisol · DHEA-S · Estradiol · Progesterone · SHBG · FSH · Testosterone · Prolactin

Hormonal balance, men

Cortisol · DHEA-S · Estradiol · Progesterone · SHBG · FSH · Testosterone · Prolactin · PSA (free and total) · DHT

Metabolic health and thyroid

Glucose · Insulin · HbA1C · Leptin · HOMA · TSH · Free T3 · Free T4 · Reverse T3

Autoimmune and inflammatory activity

ESR (sed rate) · CRP · Cytokines · Autoimmune panels

Infection detection

Lyme · Epstein-Barr · Herpes · Parvovirus · Yeast · CD57

Genetic markers

Polygenic risk scores · MTHFR · ApoE · Factor V · Factor II · 9p21

Pricing and payment model

What the clinic publishes

Introductory consultationComplimentaryPublished site-wide as a "complimentary consultation" and a "Free Consultation", with a booking link on every page. No duration is published for it. The first doctor visit that follows is described as a 45 to 60 minute appointment with a licensed naturopathic doctor, and no fee is published for that.

Doctor visits, testing and treatmentsNot publishedNo dollar figure for any consultation, panel, infusion, hyperbaric session or prescription appears on the homepage, longevity page, services page, diagnostics page, team pages, contact page, FAQ or specials page. There is no fee schedule in text or as an image, and no membership or package with a stated price.

SupplementsNot publishedThe clinic dispenses through Fullscript and publishes a 10% discount on named dates rather than any price. The dates on the specials page when read were in July, and the accompanying offer ran to August 15.

Before you book:

100% of the appointment fee non-refundable. Late cancellation or no-show. The clinic requires 48 business hours notice to cancel.. Per the clinic: "As our doctors are in high demand (and often book out months in advance), 48 business hours notice is required to cancel appointments. If you miss your appointment or do not cancel at least 48 business hours prior to your scheduled appointment, you will be charged 100% of the appointment fee; this applies to both existing and new patients." The appointment fee itself is not published, so what this charge amounts to in dollars is not knowable from the site.

Every figure above carries the billing basis the clinic published with it. Prices reflect clinic-published information and may change. Confirm inclusions and current fees directly with the clinic.

Recognition & affiliations

Published signals beyond the physician

Clinic-level memberships, institutional relationships and published positions. Physician training and board-certification claims are shown in the care team above.

Licensure, in Dr. Young's words · "I was one of the first NDs licensed in California, license number 26. I have now been practicing in the same place for 20 years." Quoted as published; no licence record was checked.Association membership · Dr. Young is published as a member of the California Naturopathic Doctors Association. Not checked with the association.Certifications held by Dr. Young, as listed · IV therapy; peptide therapy; HRT and hormone pellet implantation; BTL Emsella treatment; hair restoration lasers; hyperbaric oxygen safety director; VO2 max testing; laser therapy for pain management. Published by the clinic and not checked with any certifying body.Certifications held by Dr. Chrystal, as listed · IV nutrient therapy and parenteral micronutrient repletion; CoolSculpting body contouring; PRP hair restoration and facial rejuvenation; ShiftWave neuro-relaxation; hyperbaric oxygen adjunct therapies. Published by the clinic and not checked. Note that CoolSculpting is a certification she holds and is not on the clinic's own service list.Insurance position · "We do not accept insurance and Young Wellness Center is not an insurance provider under any insurance plans. California has not approved insurance coverage for naturopathic services."Primary care · Per the FAQ: "Can Dr. Young be my primary care doctor? Yes. Dr. Young is a primary care doctor for a majority of our patients."Cancellation policy · 48 business hours notice required. A missed appointment or a late cancellation is charged at 100% of the appointment fee, for existing and new patients alike.Laboratory partners named · Quest, Labcorp, BioReference, Genova, Doctor's Data and Galleri, per the clinic's diagnostics page.

Before you go

Practical information

Important planning details gathered from clinic-published information. Confirm anything that may affect your visit directly with the clinic.

InsuranceDoes not accept insurance. Per the clinic: "We do not accept insurance and Young Wellness Center is not an insurance provider under any insurance plans. California has not approved insurance coverage for naturopathic services." Payment is by cash, check, Visa, MasterCard or Discover. The clinic adds that you may be able to claim out-of-network reimbursement yourself, and that "many of our laboratory tests ARE covered by insurance which offers our patients a significant savings."Confirm coverage and reimbursement requirements before booking.

TelehealthPer the clinic: "Unless you are receiving a specific treatment that requires you to be in our Los Gatos, CA office, our doctors see patients virtually all over the country and internationally." A patient portal handles follow-up questions for five days after an appointment.Availability can depend on the service and patient location.

Accepting patientsWeekdays only, Monday to Friday. Closed weekends, per the clinic. Opening times are not shown here because the clinic's own pages publish two different sets. Holiday closures are published by date through to January 2027.Contact the clinic to confirm current scheduling.

ParkingNot published. No parking information appears on any page read.Confirm access details before your first visit.

Location751 Blossom Hill Road, Suite A2, Los Gatos, CA 95032Clinic-published address.

Phone(408) 761-6781Use for scheduling and practical questions.

Published pricingNot publishedSee the pricing section for inclusions and caveats.

AccessibilityNot publishedAsk the clinic about building and examination-room access.

First visit45 to 60 minutesPer the clinic, a free consultation comes first, then "book a 45-60-minute appointment with a licensed naturopathic doctor. This in-depth first visit allows us to review your health history, symptoms, lifestyle, and goals." Testing is recommended after that visit, not before it.

Lead time6 weeks to 3 monthsPer the FAQ: "Our clinic is world-renowned for the patient care we provide and is often booked out 6 weeks to 3 months." There is a waiting list for cancellations.

Blood drawIn the office, same dayPer the FAQ: "As a convenience to our patients, we provide the services for blood work in-office the same day as your appointment. Lab results can take anywhere between 1-4 weeks to come in depending on the tests that were run through the blood work."

PaymentCash, check, Visa, MasterCard, DiscoverPer the FAQ. No insurance is billed. The clinic notes that many laboratory tests are covered by insurance directly, which it describes as a significant saving for patients.

After your appointmentFive days to ask questionsPer the FAQ: "You have up to five days after an appointment to submit a question through the patient portal. Please allow 24 hrs. from our staff for a response."

ChildrenSeen, with one exceptionPer the FAQ: "Yes, we see lots of tiny humans in our practice... The only service we do not provide is a signature for vaccination on forms for school."

Holiday closuresPublished by dateThe contact page lists closures through to January 1, 2027, including a half day on November 25, 2026. Reproduced as published; the entry labelled Juneteenth (observed) is dated July 2, 2026 on the clinic's page.

Bring this list

Questions worth asking this clinic

Drawn from what the clinic’s own materials leave open. Useful for a first call or consult.

What does the first doctor visit cost, and what do follow-ups cost?

Roughly what should I budget for the testing you would start me on?

Which of my tests are billable to my insurance and which are not?

Where do the calcium score and the DEXA get done, and what do they cost?

What are your actual opening hours, and would a resident be in the room?