Allergy Relief Center of Sonoma County

Stephen has moved his practice up to Sebastopol, plus he’s taken over Bill Prange’s Sebastopol practice.
I’ve seen Stephen for 14 years, after seeing many other acupuncturists before. He did the most comprehensive intake exam I have ever had with a health practitioner. He caught things no other health practitioner had before (sub-​clinical low thyroid, hormone imbalances).
Stephen’s treatments and herbal RX have been the most effective I’ve ever experienced; I felt and noticed improvements quickly, if not immediately. I’ve seen Stephen for: fertility challenges, ovarian cysts, migraines, blood sugar stabilization, seasonal and food allergies, stress, thyroid issues, and general fatigue. I’ve taken my children to see him as well (for colds, coughs, ear issues, and allergies) with great results
Stephen is a tall step beyond most acupuncturists and herbalists. He is a gentle but powerful needle-​er. He’s a knowledgable herbalist. Stephen, in addition to the classic acupuncturist moves of checking your pulses and looking at your tongue, also uses muscle testing to assess your body (very cool). He can also order Western labs for you, which adds to his ability to access and treat you. He’s a bit of a mad scientist, incredibly knowledgable and able to make connections between disparate health issues. Stephen dispenses sound and helpful nutritional recommendations (Watch out though: Ever wonder if dairy, sugar or wheat are causing your health to suffer? Stephen might just confirm your hunch.) He sells and vitamin supplements as well.
Stephen is a kind man. You’ll find him professional and friendly, a clear communicator and genuinely concerned about your health. I trust him to treat my whole family. I highly recommend him.
His office (previously Bill Prange’s office) is easily accessible on Hwy 116, five minutes East of Downtown Sebastopol.
Really nice staff. Runs on time. A gifted massage therapist, Ed Lark (707÷291−3010), operates out of the office too.

I still think Dr. Zilber is a good guy, but for my own needs, I’ve decided to go elsewhere. A few reasons: one, it is very hard to get into this practice — they are very booked! Two, because he’s so busy, Stephen is quite rushed. Three, for my own particular needs (chronic fatigue/​adrenal stuff) I no longer feel he is an expert. He is also not quite as collaborative a practitioner as I’ve discovered I need (i.e. he would sell me expensive supplements without a thorough explanation of WHY I should be taking them and WHAT they would do.) I am sure he is excellent at what his practice is oriented toward, though — allergies — and if you can work with his scheduling, you’ll probably like him and his practice a lot. He is a caring man and I believe he’s also a very skilled acupuncturist.

I started seeing Stephen in 2004. I just didn’t feel balanced, and was experiencing roaming stress symptoms. After my first appointment with him, I was hopeful that I could be restored to feeling good again, and within a few sessions and some targeted herbal supplements, I did. Since then, my husband has become a regular in Stephen’s office, and my son has been receiving treatments from him since his first year. In fact, we have come to trust Stephen so much that, when my labor was not progressing, my husband called him to come to give me acupuncture. I really cannot say enough about what a wonderful practitioner Stephen is. He is knowledgable, enthusiastic about what he does, and caring. I regularly refer friends, and they are always very happy with their results.

As a health care provider myself, I appreciate a doctor who is focused with his patients while taking the time to understand the cause of one’s illness in order to provide appropriate care. I think Stephen Zilber is that kind of patient oriented doctor who is committed to doing the best he can. I also think he is pretty smart. He has a critical eye to clinical research and is not fooled by current fads and scams. He has a level disposition and knows how to help someone through a challenging health problem to wellness. He immediately helped me accelerate recovery from a nagging, chronic tendonitis with acupuncture and micro current, as well as herbal strategies that targeted a core exhaustion, improved sleep, and enhanced my health.

I was feeling stressed, anxious, having trouble sleeping, and tired all the time, so I went to see Stephen Zilber. He wasn’t rushed at all, and he did a full intake and listened and asked questions about my well being. Immediately after my first appointment (which included acupuncture treatment) I felt way more relaxed and less stressed. I sleep better and feel way more relaxed in general than I have in awhile. I appreciate his caring, his professionalism, and his expertise.