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The Akasha Center for Integrative Medicine
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      • Edison de Mello, MD, PhD
      • Maggie Ney, ND
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    • Psychology & Psychiatry
      • Alicia R. Maher, MD
      • David Laramie, PhD
      • Swati Desai, PhD, LCSW
    • Integrative Coaching & Nutrition
      • Amanda Miller, MS, RN
    • Acupuncture
      • Yi Qiao, LAc., OMD
    • Physical Therapy & Therapeutic Massage
      • Danél Lombard, MPT, MA, E-RYT
      • Kevin Kunkel, MA, CMT, CYT, LMFT
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    • Age Management
    • Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy
    • Integrative Medicine
    • Integrative Pain Management
    • Integrative Physical Therapy
    • Integrative Psychiatry
    • IV Nutritional Therapy
    • Maternal Recovery Program
    • Meditation
    • Men’s Clinic (Men’s Health)
    • Naturopathic Medicine
    • Nutrition
    • Power Tools For Men
    • Prolotherapy
    • Psychology & Psychiatry
    • SIBO Program
    • Therapeutic Massage
    • Traditional Chinese Medicine
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FAQs

What does the word Akasha mean?

Akasha is a Sanskrit word that describes the fifth element (invisible to ordinary sight) which is seen as binding together in union or pact with the other four elements: Water, Fire, Earth and Air. It is seen as the basis and essence of all things – the space where all things past, present and future are contained

We chose Akasha as the name of our clinic because we belief that there is more to our patients than the eyes can see. Our focus is to go beyond conventional medicine that focuses primarily on the physical component of dis-EASE and Instead approach it not only as a physiological manifestation of a condition that needs to be investigated and treated but also as an opportunity to change the way we care for ourselves – a personal journey so to speak.

How do we define Integrative Medicine at Akasha?

Integrative Medicine is a health based system of medicine that incorporates all aspects of the individual (mind, body, and spirit), and focuses on lifestyle modification and disease prevention. It recognizes that health is more than just the absence of disease but more importantly it is the state of individualized optimal well being. Medical and healing practices from many systems are incorporated, including Eastern cultures (TCM, acupuncture, meditation) and Western cultures (homeopathic, massage, psychological), natural medicines, nutrition, exercise and of course allopathic conventional medicine. Integrative Medicine at Akasha utilizes an evidence based approach, focusing on treatments that have sound scientific research and are safe and effective. In addition, Akasha’s approach to Integrative Medicine recognizes that all people, regardless of their underlying medical issues have a state of maximal well being and potential which attempts  to move the individual closer to that state of optimal physical and mental health.

Testimonials

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I have known Dr. Edison De Mello for many years now. He has proven himself to be an outstanding doctor. His knowledge of integrative medicine is second to none. …
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I have been using AKASHA Natural products for over three years. They are amazing and they work! Everyone comments about my level of energy and aliveness. What’s mo…
Mary Morrissey Speaker, Author
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In a health care landscape marked by harried doctors, defensive medicine, insurance company vetted treatments, and mis-managed care, the Akasha Center is an oasis of…
Roy Sekoff Editor, Huffington Post
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I’ve never experienced such a comprehensive and loving approach to understanding my own body. The strength and elation I feel everyday is due to Dr. de Mello’s a…
Maggie Q. Actor
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My earnest desire was to find a Dr. that I could talk to. A doctor that would take the time to really listen. After going through some serious health issues, I wante…
Stacey Winick
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The Akasha center is great both medically and spiritually. Every person here is incredibly friendly. Dr. de Mello is not only brilliant and an expert, he is also k…
Guy Burnet Actor
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As a skeptic and a veterinarian trained in western medicine, I was very hesitant to try a holistic doctor. My 6 year old daughter had been to 2 Kaiser pediatricians …
Nichole Agarwal
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“I’ve been going to the Akasha Center for four months and together we’ve been working to create a better, healthier lifestyle that works for my hectic schedule. …
Lee Daniels Filmmaker
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Dr. de Mello helped my belly feel better when I was having stomach problems and he put me on a diet and now I feel much better than I was before! Then I started feel…
Jarra Agarwal
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I love the Akasha Center because everyone on staff is so warm and the practitioners are experts in the entire body. You will not get referred out to 10 specialists…
Maggie Nemser

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Akasha Center for Integrative Medicine, LLC

520 Arizona Avenue
Santa Monica, CA 90401

Phone: (310) 451.8880
Fax: (310) 451.8803

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