Health Professionals in California
You might be dealing with constant bloating, food anxiety, or feeling out of sync with your hormones. Maybe you’ve been told to just “fix your diet,” but deep down, you know there’s more going on. You want to understand what your body is trying to tell you and feel more at ease with food, your cycle, and your digestion. You care about your health and want a supportive, calming space to explore the root causes of your symptoms. You’re seeking a gentler, more mindful approach to feeling grounded, nourished, and connected to yourself.
You might be dealing with constant bloating, food anxiety, or feeling out of sync with your hormones. Maybe you’ve been told to just “fix your diet,” but deep down, you know there’s more going on. You want to understand what your body is trying to tell you and feel more at ease with food, your cycle, and your digestion. You care about your health and want a supportive, calming space to explore the root causes of your symptoms. You’re seeking a gentler, more mindful approach to feeling grounded, nourished, and connected to yourself.
Dr. Reem Sharhan is a licensed naturopathic doctor with over 10 years of experience in science and medicine, with a specialty in functional women's health and root cause medicine. Her focus is on managing hormonal imbalances (perimenopause changes, irregular periods, thyroid), GI health, mental health (depression, anxiety, ADHD, sleep), autoimmune disease, and supporting general women's health (cysts, UTIs, cystitis..). She offers a multidimensional specialty and her mission is to help clients connect the dots of their complex and chronic illness and address the root causes of their ailments.
Dr. Reem Sharhan is a licensed naturopathic doctor with over 10 years of experience in science and medicine, with a specialty in functional women's health and root cause medicine. Her focus is on managing hormonal imbalances (perimenopause changes, irregular periods, thyroid), GI health, mental health (depression, anxiety, ADHD, sleep), autoimmune disease, and supporting general women's health (cysts, UTIs, cystitis..). She offers a multidimensional specialty and her mission is to help clients connect the dots of their complex and chronic illness and address the root causes of their ailments.
Dr. Lucy Cooper, LAc, OMD, DAOM,MS is a Diplomate in Anti aging Medicine in Northridge California. She is focused mainly on helping the middle aged population to restore youthful biological age through detoxification, nutrition and life style changes. She helps restore energy, reduce stress and increase well being. Dr. Cooper uses multiple ways of testing the human body: via a computer bio screen; urine biological terrain test; (in her office) and also functional blood tests (via lab). She applies higher standard wellness perimeters on lab reports.
Dr. Lucy Cooper, LAc, OMD, DAOM,MS is a Diplomate in Anti aging Medicine in Northridge California. She is focused mainly on helping the middle aged population to restore youthful biological age through detoxification, nutrition and life style changes. She helps restore energy, reduce stress and increase well being. Dr. Cooper uses multiple ways of testing the human body: via a computer bio screen; urine biological terrain test; (in her office) and also functional blood tests (via lab). She applies higher standard wellness perimeters on lab reports.
Welcome! Are you an athlete or do have a career that requires a high level of performance? Do you feel unsure of what, when, and how much to eat? Is finding time to eat a challenge? Do you have a complicated relationship with food? If you answered 'yes' to any of these questions and are looking for a way to simplify food & nutrition, I'd love to help. I help individuals take the stress out of eating to make it easier to fuel and nourish your body to help you optimize performance, boost energy levels, and feel your best physically and mentally.
Welcome! Are you an athlete or do have a career that requires a high level of performance? Do you feel unsure of what, when, and how much to eat? Is finding time to eat a challenge? Do you have a complicated relationship with food? If you answered 'yes' to any of these questions and are looking for a way to simplify food & nutrition, I'd love to help. I help individuals take the stress out of eating to make it easier to fuel and nourish your body to help you optimize performance, boost energy levels, and feel your best physically and mentally.
Ready to stop the digestive pain!? I work with clients who are dealing with bloating, diarrhea, diverticulosis, IBS, constipation, flare ups! I'm a functional gut health registered dietitian nutritionist and personalize health blueprints based on functional testing. I'm also bilingual (Spanish). Contact me today for a FREE 20-minute discovery call to learn how my 3-step gut restoration process can help you!
Ready to stop the digestive pain!? I work with clients who are dealing with bloating, diarrhea, diverticulosis, IBS, constipation, flare ups! I'm a functional gut health registered dietitian nutritionist and personalize health blueprints based on functional testing. I'm also bilingual (Spanish). Contact me today for a FREE 20-minute discovery call to learn how my 3-step gut restoration process can help you!
Born and raised in China, I graduated from the Medical School of Chengdu Sports University, where I received my Bachelors degree in Medicine, with an emphasis on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). I worked for several years as a certified orthopedic surgeon, acupuncture, and massage physician. I am a NCCAOM board-certified acupuncturist and also have a Masters degree in Occupational Therapy as a result of my continued U.S. education. I have thorough experience in treating a variety of acute and chronic conditions and their underlying causes, using a holistic approach through acupuncture, massage, and herbal medicine.
Born and raised in China, I graduated from the Medical School of Chengdu Sports University, where I received my Bachelors degree in Medicine, with an emphasis on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). I worked for several years as a certified orthopedic surgeon, acupuncture, and massage physician. I am a NCCAOM board-certified acupuncturist and also have a Masters degree in Occupational Therapy as a result of my continued U.S. education. I have thorough experience in treating a variety of acute and chronic conditions and their underlying causes, using a holistic approach through acupuncture, massage, and herbal medicine.
I am a registered dietitian (RD) in Marin County, California. I have experience and training in nutrition therapy for eating disorders at various levels of care including inpatient, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and outpatient. I specialize in a non-diet approach to eating and focus on a compassionate approach to recovery. With me, you can expect to find a safe, judgment-free space to explore your relationship with food and your body. Together we will help you form a healthy relationship with food that is both life changing and life enduring. A full, complete recovery from an eating disorder/disordered eating is possible.
I am a registered dietitian (RD) in Marin County, California. I have experience and training in nutrition therapy for eating disorders at various levels of care including inpatient, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and outpatient. I specialize in a non-diet approach to eating and focus on a compassionate approach to recovery. With me, you can expect to find a safe, judgment-free space to explore your relationship with food and your body. Together we will help you form a healthy relationship with food that is both life changing and life enduring. A full, complete recovery from an eating disorder/disordered eating is possible.
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I provide lasting solutions for your health, focusing on the root cause of your concerns. By listening deeply, ordering comprehensive testing, and crafting a truly personalized plan, I help you move beyond symptoms to feeling your absolute best.
I provide lasting solutions for your health, focusing on the root cause of your concerns. By listening deeply, ordering comprehensive testing, and crafting a truly personalized plan, I help you move beyond symptoms to feeling your absolute best.
I primarily support women in midlife who are navigating digestive concerns, hormone shifts, fatigue, and other chronic symptoms that haven’t fully resolved with conventional approaches. Many of the women I work with are proactive about their health but still feel like something isn’t quite right. If you feel like you’ve tried many things but just can't move the needle towards your health goals, this work may be a good fit.
I primarily support women in midlife who are navigating digestive concerns, hormone shifts, fatigue, and other chronic symptoms that haven’t fully resolved with conventional approaches. Many of the women I work with are proactive about their health but still feel like something isn’t quite right. If you feel like you’ve tried many things but just can't move the needle towards your health goals, this work may be a good fit.
Dr. Ballere was born and raised in Northern California near the foothills of the Santa Cruz mountains. She graduated from Cal Poly State University in Luis Obispo majoring in Nutritional Science. She continued on to fulfill her lifelong goal of becoming a Naturopathic Doctor earning her Doctorate from the National College of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon in 2009. Dr. Ballere treats a wide range of acute and chronic conditions. She holds a special place in her heart and in her practice for supportive cancer care since her mother's own diagnosis and winning battle with colon cancer that began in 2005.
Dr. Ballere was born and raised in Northern California near the foothills of the Santa Cruz mountains. She graduated from Cal Poly State University in Luis Obispo majoring in Nutritional Science. She continued on to fulfill her lifelong goal of becoming a Naturopathic Doctor earning her Doctorate from the National College of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon in 2009. Dr. Ballere treats a wide range of acute and chronic conditions. She holds a special place in her heart and in her practice for supportive cancer care since her mother's own diagnosis and winning battle with colon cancer that began in 2005.
I help women who are planning a pregnancy, currently pregnant, or recently postpartum reach optimum health during these extremely important and emotional periods of life. Pregnancy is a time when everyone seems to have a bit of advice for you and when Google may just scare you from becoming pregnant in the first place. I'm here to help you prepare for your pregnancy and navigate you through each stage of growing a tiny human. Through 1-on-1 consulting, we will work together to build confidence in your ability to properly nourish your baby.
I help women who are planning a pregnancy, currently pregnant, or recently postpartum reach optimum health during these extremely important and emotional periods of life. Pregnancy is a time when everyone seems to have a bit of advice for you and when Google may just scare you from becoming pregnant in the first place. I'm here to help you prepare for your pregnancy and navigate you through each stage of growing a tiny human. Through 1-on-1 consulting, we will work together to build confidence in your ability to properly nourish your baby.
I specialize in weight loss that finally feels manageable, sustainable - and is truly personalized to you. Using advanced appetite-control strategies, behavior-focused nutrition, and mindset coaching, I help my clients achieve long-term weight-loss results without the burnout, without the restriction, and without the guesswork.
I specialize in weight loss that finally feels manageable, sustainable - and is truly personalized to you. Using advanced appetite-control strategies, behavior-focused nutrition, and mindset coaching, I help my clients achieve long-term weight-loss results without the burnout, without the restriction, and without the guesswork.
I specializes in addressing the specific needs of clients struggling with computer posture, low back pain, and sports-related muscle tension by using massage & recovery therapy. Our team of skilled and experienced massage therapists focusing on providing targeted treatments to alleviate discomfort and promote overall well-being. With a deep understanding of the impact of prolonged sitting and poor ergonomics, we offer specialized techniques to release muscle tension, improve posture, and restore balance to the body.
I specializes in addressing the specific needs of clients struggling with computer posture, low back pain, and sports-related muscle tension by using massage & recovery therapy. Our team of skilled and experienced massage therapists focusing on providing targeted treatments to alleviate discomfort and promote overall well-being. With a deep understanding of the impact of prolonged sitting and poor ergonomics, we offer specialized techniques to release muscle tension, improve posture, and restore balance to the body.
I provide patient-centered high-quality service and encourage my patients to participate in their wellness journey. I treat the whole person with love and compassion to achieve their wellness and professional goals and optimize their health. I emphasize patient education and the prevention of illness. I specialize in infertility, autoimmune disease, natural pain management, and herbal formula. I practice the integration of Naturopathic Medicine and Traditional Asian Medicine modalities which include personalized health assessment, acupuncture, fertility acupuncture, herbal medicine, and Bio-identical hormone replacement therapy.
I provide patient-centered high-quality service and encourage my patients to participate in their wellness journey. I treat the whole person with love and compassion to achieve their wellness and professional goals and optimize their health. I emphasize patient education and the prevention of illness. I specialize in infertility, autoimmune disease, natural pain management, and herbal formula. I practice the integration of Naturopathic Medicine and Traditional Asian Medicine modalities which include personalized health assessment, acupuncture, fertility acupuncture, herbal medicine, and Bio-identical hormone replacement therapy.
The ideal client would be someone who is:
in Post-Surgical recovery.
Managing lymphatic condition such as Lymphedema. Lipedema and Venous edema
reduce chronic swelling and inflammation
Detoxification and immune support.
Oncology Massage
A specialized massage adapted for people undergoing or recovering from cancer treatment.
Focuses on reducing pain, fatigue, swelling, and stress while supporting recovery.
Infrared Light Therapy
Uses red or near-infrared light to penetrate tissues.
Aims to:
Reduce pain and inflammation
Improve blood and lymph
The ideal client would be someone who is:
in Post-Surgical recovery.
Managing lymphatic condition such as Lymphedema. Lipedema and Venous edema
reduce chronic swelling and inflammation
Detoxification and immune support.
Oncology Massage
A specialized massage adapted for people undergoing or recovering from cancer treatment.
Focuses on reducing pain, fatigue, swelling, and stress while supporting recovery.
Infrared Light Therapy
Uses red or near-infrared light to penetrate tissues.
Aims to:
Reduce pain and inflammation
Improve blood and lymph
We are highly experienced dietitians that focus on our clients individual needs in a way that feels realistic and attainable. We treat all conditions including eating disorders, diabetes, heart disease, women's health issues, gastrointestinal disorders, sports nutrition, allergies, family nutrition, intuitive eating and more. We are currently accepting new 1:1 clients via in office and telehealth. We are in-network with IEHP, TriWest, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of CA, United Healthcare, Medicare, and Health Net. With our clients we focus on attainable health behaviors for sustainable health and wellness.
We are highly experienced dietitians that focus on our clients individual needs in a way that feels realistic and attainable. We treat all conditions including eating disorders, diabetes, heart disease, women's health issues, gastrointestinal disorders, sports nutrition, allergies, family nutrition, intuitive eating and more. We are currently accepting new 1:1 clients via in office and telehealth. We are in-network with IEHP, TriWest, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of CA, United Healthcare, Medicare, and Health Net. With our clients we focus on attainable health behaviors for sustainable health and wellness.
As a compassionate Dietitian with 17 years of experience specializing in functional nutrition, I'm dedicated to helping you discover the root causes of your health challenges. I understand firsthand the journey of battling autoimmune diseases, gut issues, and thyroid imbalances, as I have navigated similar paths in my own life. I'm particularly passionate about working with individuals who have been told there's nothing wrong with them even though they don't feel well. My approach is tailored to your specific needs and can be conducted conveniently through Zoom, ensuring accessibility and flexibility on your journey to better health
As a compassionate Dietitian with 17 years of experience specializing in functional nutrition, I'm dedicated to helping you discover the root causes of your health challenges. I understand firsthand the journey of battling autoimmune diseases, gut issues, and thyroid imbalances, as I have navigated similar paths in my own life. I'm particularly passionate about working with individuals who have been told there's nothing wrong with them even though they don't feel well. My approach is tailored to your specific needs and can be conducted conveniently through Zoom, ensuring accessibility and flexibility on your journey to better health
I specialize in women's health and fertility nutrition, helping women optimize mood, energy, sleep, hormonal balance, and overall vitality—whether you're preparing for conception, nurturing yourself through pregnancy and postpartum, supporting breastfeeding, or managing blood sugar for a healthier pregnancy (including gestational diabetes). My approach centers on nutrient-dense, real-food strategies that nourish your body deeply, build resilience for you and your baby, and create sustainable well-being without restriction or fear.
I specialize in women's health and fertility nutrition, helping women optimize mood, energy, sleep, hormonal balance, and overall vitality—whether you're preparing for conception, nurturing yourself through pregnancy and postpartum, supporting breastfeeding, or managing blood sugar for a healthier pregnancy (including gestational diabetes). My approach centers on nutrient-dense, real-food strategies that nourish your body deeply, build resilience for you and your baby, and create sustainable well-being without restriction or fear.
Monterey Natural Wellness is an integrative medicine center offering Acupuncture, IV Therapy, Chinese and Functional medicine. We combine modern health principles and ancient healing philosophy, to create personalized, multi-disciplinary healthcare.
Monterey Natural Wellness is an integrative medicine center offering Acupuncture, IV Therapy, Chinese and Functional medicine. We combine modern health principles and ancient healing philosophy, to create personalized, multi-disciplinary healthcare.