Dr. Lillian Leong is not only a physician but also a wife and mother of two high-energy, creative and fun-loving boys, age 5 and 8. She enjoys being with her family, reading, playing games, doing puzzles and communing with nature. She was inspired to study and train in medicine and alternative forms of healing under her mentor, whose research received national recognition from the U.S. Congress as well as the State of California. Through her mentor’s and family member’s health journeys, Dr. Leong saw how non-mainstream approaches could provide relief, and hope. This clinic is a way to further expand on the vision to empower through knowledge, Heal through Spirit, and to support the body in all its facets.
Dr. Leong merges the strengths of science and the knowledge of traditional healing at Integrative Life in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Leong is board-certified in family medicine and integrative medicine and uses both approaches to provide the most effective and comprehensive care tailored to the uniqueness of each patient.
This talented physician has been practicing family medicine for more than a decade. While her focus is on applying integrative medicine, she remains grounded with her understanding of conventional medicine. She’s skilled in treating acute illnesses such as colds and flus as well as chronic conditions such as asthma, endometriosis, insomnia, and other ongoing medical concerns. Many patients have come to rely on her understanding of conventional & alternative medicine.
Dr. Leong began exploring the benefits of alternative medicine in the 1990s. While earning her master’s degree in biological studies at California State University, Sacramento, she researched the antimicrobial activity of plants used in folk remedies. She later studied osteopathic medicine at Western University of Health Sciences before completing her family medicine residency at the prestigious University of California, Davis. Dr. Leong has also studied functional medicine with the Institute of Functional Medicine and clinical herbology with Dr. T. Low Dog.
She is dedicated to drawing her patients in as active participants in their care. Many visit her practice because she often provides effective alternative or complementary treatment to their current therapy. As an integrative medicine specialist, she is also happy to work alongside primary care physicians to create effective treatment plans that lead to healing and health.
To fulfill her commitment to providing comprehensive care that's customized to the individual, Dr. Leong has received formal training in Reiki, meditation, colorpuncture, biofeedback, and essential oils.