Our Team

Our Team

Stop By For a Cup of Tea & Meet Our Staff

All under one roof, in a serene & friendly setting in a beautiful Santa Monica location, our diverse team of board certified Medical Doctors (MD), Naturopathic Doctors (ND), Osteopathic Doctors (DO), Physical Therapy Doctors (DPT) integrate their expertise in Acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Psychotherapy, Nutrition, Yoga, Physical Therapy, and Massage Therapy. Together we help you move toward optimum health and cultivate a balance of mind, body & spirit. Our motto “See one of us, get all of us” thus reflects our vision and uncompromising approach to your health & wellness.

Edison de Mello, MD, PhD

Founder & Chief Medical Officer

Maggie Ney, ND

Co-Director of the Women’s Clinic & Licensed Naturopathic Doctor

Bren Boston, MD

Integrative Pain Management,
Sports Medicine & Women’s Care

Sahar Lashin, MD, PhD

Internal & Regenerative Medicine

Kudzai R. Dombo, MD

Obstetrician-Gynecologist (OB-GYN)

Leland Dao, DO

Osteopathic Physician
Sports Medicine & Primary Care

Gina Galvez, M.S., PA-C

Integrative Physician’s Assistant & Regenerative Clinic Coordinator

Yi Qiao, L.Ac., OMD

Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine

Susan Powell, PA-C

Physician Assistant

Allyson Kleinbrodt, MA, NC, NBC-HWC

Functional & Integrative Nutritionist

Caio Ruiz, MS, NBC-HWC

Functional & Sport-Based Nutritionist

Support Staff

Rochelle Richards, DSc, MBA

Chief Executive Officer

Areli Pineda-Gallagher, BS

Office Manager

Connie Davis

Medical Billing Manager

Corynne Ranion, BS

Concierge and Patient Care Coordinator

Charles Capriel, LVN

Back-Office Supervisor,
IV Nurse Specialist

Darnel Saracay

Certified Phlebotomy Technician & Medical Assistant

Luana Viana

Creative Marketing Manager

Kevin Treman

Marketing Director

Tatiana Pinhiero

Creative Marketing Associate

Mark Myerdirk, Esq.

Partner/Company Attorney

Akasha Center
A Better Way to Get Better.

Our Diverse Team Of Medical Experts

" I have gone through much of my life, not paying attention to my body and only responding to it when it's in a crisis. As I've aged, I have needed to pay attention to the long game and Dr. de Mello has been my partner in that exploration. He has taught me that numbers don't lie and his extensive testing has helped me see patterns and trends that I never wanted to look at. His focus and care has given me the confidence to know that I can, as we say in recovery "change the things I can.”

Jamie Lee Curtis Actress

"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. By sticking to a strict diet and exercise plan, as well as natural remedies and herbal supplements, I’ve lost over 40 pounds. Through hard work and commitment to making this life change, I now have more energy and feel better than ever."

Lee Daniels Director

"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. I was loking for an M.D. who understood both western and eastern medicine and I found it."

Dylan Mcdermott, Actor

Edison de Mello — Edison de Mello, MD, PhD
Founder & Chief Medical Officer

Maggie Ney, ND, MSCP
Co-Director of the Women’s Clinic & Co-Founder of HelloPeri.com

Bren Boston, MD
Integrative Pain Management, Sports Medicine & Women’s Care

Sahar Lashin, MD, PhD
Internal & Regenerative Medicine

Dr. Kudzai-R. Dombo — Kudzai R. Dombo, MD Obstetrician
Gynecologist (OB-GYN)

Dr.-Leland-Dao — Leland Dao, DO
Osteopathic Physician Sports Medicine & Primary Care

gina — Gina Galvez, M.S., PA-C
Integrative Physician’s Assistant & Certified Health Coach

Yi Qiao — Yi Qiao, L.Ac., OMD
Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine

Susan-Powell — Susan Powell, PA-C
Physician Assistant

Allyson-Kleinbrodt-md — Allyson Kleinbrodt, MA, NC, NBC-HWC
Functional & Integrative Nutritionist

Caio Ruiz — Caio Ruiz, MS, NBC-HWC
Functional & Sport-Based Nutritionist