Why Akasha?
“We Meet Our Patients Before We Meet Their Diseases.”
Unique, innovative, Integrative – and 100% focused on you.
At the Akasha Center, we believe that illness is not just a set of pathologies but a personal story. We start by conducting a 60 to 120- mins consultation to understand you as a whole person, not just as a symptom. Before establishing a well-thought-out diagnosis and treatment plan, we consider all factors impacting your mental and physical well-being.
Akasha employs natural, evidence-based medicine and state-of-the-art conventional therapies to optimize your health. You’ll have access to a talented, multi-disciplinary team of healthcare professionals who treat your mind, body, and spirit integratively. We firmly believe this approach yields long-lasting results, improves your day-to-day living – and is a “better way to feel better.”
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Our Services
“When you see one of us, you get all of us.”
We are a team of board-certified MDs integrative practitioners led by our Chief Medical Officer Dr. Edison de Mello, MD, PhD. Because we all work under one roof to provide you with a complete and all-encompassing wellness integrative plan, when you see one of us, you get all of us.”
Our services include, but are not limited to:
Integrative Medicine
Regenerative Medicine
Therapy
Programs
The Team
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Edison de Mello, MD, PhD
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Maggie Ney, ND
Co-Director of the Women’s Clinic & Licensed Naturopathic Doctor
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Bren Boston, MD
Integrative Pain Management,
Sports Medicine & Women’s Care
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Sahar Lashin, MD, PhD
Internal & Regenerative Medicine
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Kudzai R. Dombo, MD
Obstetrician-Gynecologist (OB-GYN)
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Leland Dao, DO
Osteopathic Physician
Sports Medicine & Primary Care
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Joseph Dubroff, ND
Naturopathic Medicine & Homeopathy
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Gina Galvez, M.S., PA-C
Integrative Physician’s Assistant & Regenerative Clinic Coordinator
![Yi Qiao](https://akashacenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Yi-Qiao-4.jpg)
Yi Qiao, L.Ac., OMD
Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine
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Michael Regan, L.Ac
Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine
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Kevin Kunkel, MA, CMT
Certified Massage Therapist
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
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Sabrina Magno, CN LE FLT
Certified Nutritionist & Life-style Coach
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Swati Desai, PhD, LCSW
Psychotherapist & Meditation Expert
![Melanie Abeyta, NP, RN](https://akashacenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Melanie-Abeyta-NP-RN-768x1151.jpg)
Melanie Abeyta, NP, RN
Aesthetic Nurse Practioner Consultant
Support Staff
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Rochelle Richards, DSc, MBA
Chief Executive Officer
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Anna Rivie, MHA
Office Manager
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Connie Davis
Medical Billing Manager
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Corynne Ranion, BS
Concierge and Patient Care Coordinator
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Charles Capriel, LVN
Back-Office Supervisor,
IV Nurse Specialist
![Kiana Rahgoshay](https://akashacenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Kiana-Rahgoshay.jpg)
Kiana Rahgoshay
Certified Phlebotomist & Front Office Medical Assistant
![Jocelyn Pai](https://akashacenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Jocelyn-Pai.jpg)
Jocelyn Pai
Acupuncture Student & Assistant
![Darnel Saracay](https://akashacenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Darnel-Saracay-768x1151.jpg)
Darnel Saracay
Certified Phlebotomy Technician & Medical Assistant
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Candon Murry, RN
Registered Nurse
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Luana Viana
Creative Marketing Manager
![Kevin Treman](https://akashacenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Kevin-Treman-2-768x1151.jpg)
Kevin Treman
Marketing Director
![Tatiana Pinhiero](https://akashacenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Tatiana-Pinhiero-768x1151.jpg)
Tatiana Pinhiero
Creative Marketing Associate
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Mark Myerdirk, Esq.
Partner/Company Attorney