0 stars. I paid $240 to receive a printout of available medications and a recommendation to read a book published in 2003. No diagnosis, no prog nosis, no recommendation given. The place is a total scam. Avoid at all costs... Unless you enjoy wasting large sums of $.
Danielle Kilg
Oct 2021
horrible customer service!
Adam Friebel
Sep 2019
My girlfriend recently came in for a pap test, she was nervous and apprehensive at first. After picking her up she was very excited to share what she had learned, and comfortable to set up a couple future appointments. Thank you Jolene. 5 stars.
Karen
Sep 2019
I really love this clinic and woman. Really goes the extra distance to help you, helped me with something that no doctor has ever taken the time to help me with or even cared to figure out.
Michael Brassil
Sep 2018
I cannot recommend Dr Kennett highly enough. Over the years she has wisely and gently mentored me along my journey to improved health. She exemplifies what it means to be a Doctor. Remember, the root meaning of the word Doctor is Docere, or TEACHER.
She does not cling to outdated dogma the way that so many medical Docs unfortunately do. She stays current with the science and constantly updates her practice based on fresh knowledge and real world experience.
Dr K treats me as a unique individual - she is exemplifies personalized medicine - no more one size fits all nonsense.
If you have had the run - around with the medical system and are ready for REAL health care, you have found the right practice.
Best wishes on your health journey!
Kate Jackson
Sep 2018
Traditional medicine has really left me cold recently. While I love my doctor and certainly see that her and her training has great value and worth, I would really encourage anyone who wants to go the extra mile for their own self-care, to go and see Dr. Kennett at CareMed Integrative Health in Lower Lonsdale.
Such an absolutely elevated level of care, information, support, details, validation, action plans and expert knowledge that I have simply never experienced at my doctor's office - ever!
Today, I made a booking to see her online (so easy) just an hour before the appointment time (so convenient) and walked in to have my hour just filled with so much helpful information, I was absolutely blown away. I walked away from a one hour appointment with Dr. Kennett with more answers and action plans than I have ever received from my traditional doctor, all added together over all the years I've been seeing her!
Whatever your concern, Dr. Kennett is certain the expert you want to add to your healthcare team. I promise you, you'll be as thrilled as I was today.
Stephanie E.
Nov 2016
I have visited CareMed for appointments with Dr. Kennett on multiple occasions over the past few years, for a variety of issues spanning anxiety, skin issues, nutrition, women's health (I will never go to anyone else for a pap smear as long as she is doing them!) and more. I keep coming back as a loyal patient because Dr. Kennett approach is the ultimate balance of professionalism, compassion and an enthusiasm for her work, as well as deep knowledge. She is a walking encyclopedia, and she conveys her wisdom and intellect through the lens of someone who really, truly cares and exhibits great passion for what she does. She has changed the way I see my health, and I will continue to see her because I enjoy her insight and her energy so much. I have learned a great deal from this amazing woman. She is unabashedly honest but always respectful, humble, and non-judgemental. For breast exams and pap smears, no one comes close. I have major body image issues and Dr. Kennett is always efficient and professional while at the same time going out of her way to put her patients at ease. I cannot recommend her enough- my perspective on life and my body, and my health in general has changed drastically for the better since I met her. Dr. Kennett is a rare gem- a doctor who stands in a realm all her own.
B. G.
May 2016
Normally I wouldn't waste my energy on a negative review but I will with regards to CareMed and Dr. Kennet as I feel like my experience is bordering malpractice. I went to Dr. Kennet for a number of reasons that I wanted to address, the main one being chronic backpain. My initial impression was fantastic. We had a great discussion, explored options and I left feeling like I was educated and had a plan of attack for some things I was experiencing. I went back for my second visit and quickly got a gut instinct that i was just another patient. She asked me why I was back in and I had to remind her of everything we had discussed. She recommended a number of tests and blood work, which after paying hundreds of dollars for, I now know are not actually for allergies, but rather intolerances. I don't believe she took my client profile into consideration when advising me. Dr. Kennet recommended Kenalog injections to treat chronic back pain that I have had for over 10 years as a result of an accident. Shortly after the first injection, I began to see atrophy along my spine. Two large dimples, approx two inches in diameter, began to form at the injection sites. I immediately went into to speak with her and show her. She had not seen this reaction before and said that she would follow up, research if I had been given a bad batch of Kenlog and let me know what the next steps were. She never followed up. Weeks went by and I didn't hear anything and after reading and doing my own research I now know that Kenalog often causes atrophy and holes in the muscle, which she never advised me as her patient about. There are many class actions over the misuse of this drug. I followed up with the doctor twice following my situation and I have never received an answer or help from her. The most she suggested was trying an injection saline solution to reduce the dimples in my back, which I would have to pay for. I feel like the service she offered as a physician was questionable, uneducated and lacking in compassion.
alison miller
Sep 2014
Very supportive and informative!
Ry M.
Jan 2014
I cannot stress enough how wonderful this clinic is. I recently had a pap smear done at CareMed by Dr. Kennett, and like the previous reviewer - I had an amazingly comfortable experience here. Like many, I have had a very difficult time finding a doctor who would perform a pap. Many walk-in clinics that I called just refused to do them, other clinics had designated appointment times for paps during weekday work hours that just would not work for me. I even had a clinic tell me that I had to go to the clinic in person (on a weekday) just to see the doctor and speak with her, before she could even determine whether she would perform a pap smear for me! CareMed allowed me to make an appointment for a Saturday morning - how awesome. The clinic is clean, cozy and welcoming - the receptionist was delightful and Dr. Kennet, just amazing. She spent a whole 50 minutes with me, addressing all the concerns I had. Not once did I feel rushed, which is usually what happens at walk in clinics. She made me feel comfortable, and I was comfortable speaking with her. She asked me questions about my medical history that made me feel like she honestly cared. The pap procedure was thorough, and Dr. Kennet explained everything during the procedure. She made what usually is an uncomfortable procedure, so so so bearable. Since this clinic is a naturopathic clinic and not everyone has extended health care to cover the costs - some may be turned off. But for the low stress, comfortable experience, it is so worth it. You will be glad you went.
SA MacBride
0 stars. I paid $240 to receive a printout of available medications and a recommendation to read a book published in 2003. No diagnosis, no prog nosis, no recommendation given. The place is a total scam. Avoid at all costs... Unless you enjoy wasting large sums of $.
Danielle Kilg
horrible customer service!
Adam Friebel
My girlfriend recently came in for a pap test, she was nervous and apprehensive at first. After picking her up she was very excited to share what she had learned, and comfortable to set up a couple future appointments.
Thank you Jolene. 5 stars.
Karen
I really love this clinic and woman. Really goes the extra distance to help you, helped me with something that no doctor has ever taken the time to help me with or even cared to figure out.
Michael Brassil
I cannot recommend Dr Kennett highly enough. Over the years she has wisely and gently mentored me along my journey to improved health. She exemplifies what it means to be a Doctor. Remember, the root meaning of the word Doctor is Docere, or TEACHER.
She does not cling to outdated dogma the way that so many medical Docs unfortunately do. She stays current with the science and constantly updates her practice based on fresh knowledge and real world experience.
Dr K treats me as a unique individual - she is exemplifies personalized medicine - no more one size fits all nonsense.
If you have had the run - around with the medical system and are ready for REAL health care, you have found the right practice.
Best wishes on your health journey!
Kate Jackson
Traditional medicine has really left me cold recently. While I love my doctor and certainly see that her and her training has great value and worth, I would really encourage anyone who wants to go the extra mile for their own self-care, to go and see Dr. Kennett at CareMed Integrative Health in Lower Lonsdale.
Such an absolutely elevated level of care, information, support, details, validation, action plans and expert knowledge that I have simply never experienced at my doctor's office - ever!
Today, I made a booking to see her online (so easy) just an hour before the appointment time (so convenient) and walked in to have my hour just filled with so much helpful information, I was absolutely blown away. I walked away from a one hour appointment with Dr. Kennett with more answers and action plans than I have ever received from my traditional doctor, all added together over all the years I've been seeing her!
Whatever your concern, Dr. Kennett is certain the expert you want to add to your healthcare team. I promise you, you'll be as thrilled as I was today.
Stephanie E.
I have visited CareMed for appointments with Dr. Kennett on multiple occasions over the past few years, for a variety of issues spanning anxiety, skin issues, nutrition, women's health (I will never go to anyone else for a pap smear as long as she is doing them!) and more. I keep coming back as a loyal patient because Dr. Kennett approach is the ultimate balance of professionalism, compassion and an enthusiasm for her work, as well as deep knowledge. She is a walking encyclopedia, and she conveys her wisdom and intellect through the lens of someone who really, truly cares and exhibits great passion for what she does. She has changed the way I see my health, and I will continue to see her because I enjoy her insight and her energy so much. I have learned a great deal from this amazing woman. She is unabashedly honest but always respectful, humble, and non-judgemental. For breast exams and pap smears, no one comes close. I have major body image issues and Dr. Kennett is always efficient and professional while at the same time going out of her way to put her patients at ease. I cannot recommend her enough- my perspective on life and my body, and my health in general has changed drastically for the better since I met her. Dr. Kennett is a rare gem- a doctor who stands in a realm all her own.
B. G.
Normally I wouldn't waste my energy on a negative review but I will with regards to CareMed and Dr. Kennet as I feel like my experience is bordering malpractice. I went to Dr. Kennet for a number of reasons that I wanted to address, the main one being chronic backpain. My initial impression was fantastic. We had a great discussion, explored options and I left feeling like I was educated and had a plan of attack for some things I was experiencing. I went back for my second visit and quickly got a gut instinct that i was just another patient. She asked me why I was back in and I had to remind her of everything we had discussed. She recommended a number of tests and blood work, which after paying hundreds of dollars for, I now know are not actually for allergies, but rather intolerances. I don't believe she took my client profile into consideration when advising me. Dr. Kennet recommended Kenalog injections to treat chronic back pain that I have had for over 10 years as a result of an accident. Shortly after the first injection, I began to see atrophy along my spine. Two large dimples, approx two inches in diameter, began to form at the injection sites. I immediately went into to speak with her and show her. She had not seen this reaction before and said that she would follow up, research if I had been given a bad batch of Kenlog and let me know what the next steps were. She never followed up. Weeks went by and I didn't hear anything and after reading and doing my own research I now know that Kenalog often causes atrophy and holes in the muscle, which she never advised me as her patient about. There are many class actions over the misuse of this drug. I followed up with the doctor twice following my situation and I have never received an answer or help from her. The most she suggested was trying an injection saline solution to reduce the dimples in my back, which I would have to pay for. I feel like the service she offered as a physician was questionable, uneducated and lacking in compassion.
alison miller
Very supportive and informative!
Ry M.
I cannot stress enough how wonderful this clinic is. I recently had a pap smear done at CareMed by Dr. Kennett, and like the previous reviewer - I had an amazingly comfortable experience here. Like many, I have had a very difficult time finding a doctor who would perform a pap. Many walk-in clinics that I called just refused to do them, other clinics had designated appointment times for paps during weekday work hours that just would not work for me. I even had a clinic tell me that I had to go to the clinic in person (on a weekday) just to see the doctor and speak with her, before she could even determine whether she would perform a pap smear for me! CareMed allowed me to make an appointment for a Saturday morning - how awesome. The clinic is clean, cozy and welcoming - the receptionist was delightful and Dr. Kennet, just amazing. She spent a whole 50 minutes with me, addressing all the concerns I had. Not once did I feel rushed, which is usually what happens at walk in clinics. She made me feel comfortable, and I was comfortable speaking with her. She asked me questions about my medical history that made me feel like she honestly cared. The pap procedure was thorough, and Dr. Kennet explained everything during the procedure. She made what usually is an uncomfortable procedure, so so so bearable. Since this clinic is a naturopathic clinic and not everyone has extended health care to cover the costs - some may be turned off. But for the low stress, comfortable experience, it is so worth it. You will be glad you went.