What Our Patients Have to Say

There’s nothing more powerful than the words of patients who have received our care. Here are a few things patients have said about Dr. Muran and Longevity Healthcare:

“Dr. Muran doesn’t just prescribe medication. He tries to find out what is causing the problem.” Tobin James, age 49

“I consider Dr. Pete Muran to be my ‘miracle worker.’ In a few short months, he got to the bottom of my thyroid condition that several other doctors had mistreated for 10 years. Prior to seeing Dr. Muran, I was struggled for two years with infertility which was likely caused by the low-performing thyroid. Shortly after being diagnosed and treated, I became pregnant, which is why I call him my ‘miracle worker!” Molly Preston, age 39

“As a nurse, I appreciate Dr. Muran’s use of Western medicine with a holistic approach. He looks at the whole body, the whole person, your whole everyday.” Cindy Sullenger, age 43

“I am 28 years old. After seven years of extreme illness, I finally found answers with Dr. Muran.” Tammy Rayner, age 28

“You need a ‘Lyme Literate M.D.’ to beat Lyme, and Dr. Muran is the only Central Coast LLMD.” Patriza Schultz, age 54

Jerry, Age 68

Several years ago I came down with a debilitating form of arthritis and suddenly for the first time in my life I needed assistance in order to walk. I urgently sought my doctor’s care and was given multiple medications for pain. I was told to stay on these medications for life and that my state of being would also stay the same. Unsatisfied with this diagnosis, I searched for more answers and discovered Longevity Healthcare.

Here I found help from both Dr. Pete Muran and his wife Sandy. Dr. Muran took the time to intricately study my entire health history and symptoms. He found deeper underlying problems that were contributing to my illness and explained how we could improve them and prevent the development of future issues.

My level of pain and immobility inspired me to dedicate myself to Dr. Muran’s treatment plan. I strictly followed Sandy’s nutritional guidance and lifestyle changes. After a short time I felt better and began to walk again with ease. Two years later I feel better than I have in 20 years, no longer need medication for arthritis, and I take daily hour long walks through the hills near my home with no pain.

I have lost 20 lbs and no longer have to see my doctor often. I have learned amazing techniques to maintain my health and wellbeing through preventative lifestyle choices. Dr. Muran’s broad knowledge of combining traditional western medicine and alternative therapies has been invaluable to me and my family. I recommend him to anyone seeking the causes of their illness and not just a cover up of their symptoms.

Kathie, Age 58

I have received excellent results from my experience at Longevity Healthcare. Before I visited Dr. Muran I had struggled with hormonal imbalance, weight gain, and fatigue. After undergoing treatment and following their plan, I feel amazing. My energy is excellent and I am able to live a more active lifestyle than I have for many years.

Sandy’s nutritional counseling were instrumental in maintaining how I felt and helped me lose more weight than I have in decades! Others have even noticed and commented on how my appearance has changed from thicker hair, weight loss, and even my skin tone and texture. Longevity offers an overall holistic approach to improving your current state of health and I now feel more knowledgeable and empowered to help prevent problems in the future.

Dr. Muran is not your mainstream doctor. His approach to medicine is more analytical. I appreciate that he rarely wears a white coat, but instead is in front of his computer with all your current blood tests, asking questions and often explaining the results and his recommendations with compassion and extreme patience. Our entire family has benefited from Dr. Muran’s medical and alternative treatments and we are happy to recommend him and Longevity Health Care.

Melissa, age 28

For most of my life I suffered from chronic fatigue, digestive problems, cystic acne, and pain.  My symptoms became worse as I got older.  One day I woke up and could barely walk from severe joint pain all over my body. 

I withdrew from average physical activity as it hurt to drive or walk. Only in my twenties, I became depressed and struggled to find options to heal and change my future.  After years of misdiagnosis, Dr. Muran discovered hidden causes of my chronic pain and immune problems. 

After I began treatment my joint problems, digestive issues, and 15 years of chronic cystic acne finally began to clear!  I continue to feel better, look better, and regain my optimism for life where I can enjoy the present moment without pain.  For years I struggled with depression at not being able to figure out why I looked and felt so bad.  Through this help my fears were replaced with options.

Longevity healthcare gave me a life I didn’t know I could have.  I will always be grateful for learning that I could feel better than I ever did in the past. Their holistic medical approach provides many opportunities for healing. 

Written by One of Our Patients:

My name is Jim deYong. I am an advertising copywriter. I normally get paid to write glowing comments about my clients. But I’m writing this about Dr. Muran for completely personal reasons. I had been sick every day for two years. I’d seen dozens of different specialists up and down the state. None of them could figure out what was wrong with me. One night my wife went to a neighborhood party, but I stayed home because I was sick again. She came home and said, “Bob (one of our neighbors) was at the party. He looks great.” This was a huge surprise, because the last time I saw Bob he said he was dying. And he looked like it.

“Bob hears how sick you’ve been,” she said, “and he wants you to call his doctor.” She handed me Dr. Muran’s business card.

Oddly enough, I recognized the name on the card. For more than a year, my office had been directly across the street from Longevity Healthcare. But advertising people are generally pretty skeptical and the name of the place just sounded too “touchy feely” to me. However, by the time my wife gave me Dr. Muran’s card, I had been sick long enough that I was willing to try anything. Even a “touchy feely” place like Longevity Healthcare. “If they were able to help my neighbor, Bob,” I thought, “maybe they can also help me.”

I called to make an appointment. When they told me they don’t accept insurance, I thought, “this guy better be good because the money is going to come directly out of my pocket.”

As soon as I sat down with Dr. Muran, I realized he was different than all the doctors I’d seen during the previous two years. He pored over my voluminous medical records and asked me questions. Lots of questions. We talked about all my symptoms, my diet, my lifestyle, things no other doctor had ever asked me about in such detail. Finally, he zeroed in on something in my records that no other doctor had ever noticed. Something that seemed obvious in retrospect, yet something all the others had missed. He gave me a complete physical to follow up on his initial diagnosis. After about an hour, he said, “I’m pretty sure I know what’s wrong with you.” He prescribed a couple of medications and sent me home.

I told my wife, “this guy is either a genius or a quack.” And I began taking the medication. Within two days, the symptoms began clearing up. I began feeling better. Much better. After being sick every day for two years, I began to get my life back. And I give 100% of the credit to Dr. Muran and Longevity Healthcare.

I guess that means he’s a genius, because he’s definitely no quack.

It’s been a year since I first saw Dr. Muran and he continues to tweak my treatment in an effort to get me all the way back to what I used to be. I wish I’d found Dr. Muran and Longevity Healthcare much sooner. I wish I hadn’t been so cynical about what I called that “touchy feely” stuff. I’ve never had another doctor who was so willing to consider alternative therapies. I’ve never had another doctor spend as much time actually talking to me and showing a personal interest in my health.

How personal? Believe it or not, Dr. Muran and his staff called and e-mailed me several times over the last Thanksgiving holiday. He took the time during his own holiday to worry about me. That’s just not the kind of medical treatment anyone expects anymore. In the last year, I spoke to other Longevity Healthcare patients while sitting in the waiting room or while receiving treatment. They all seem to feel as strongly about Dr. Muran as I do. I’ll even go so far as to say his patients are his biggest fans.

If you’re not feeling well, or if you’d like to feel better, call Dr. Muran. I recommend him personally.

I feel so strongly about it that I’m willing to give you my e-mail address. If you want to find out more about Dr. Muran, email me. Any time. Day or night. You can reach me at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .