I have been a Whole Food, Plant-Based eater since 2016.  I lost 60# with Bright Line Eating in 2016 and reversed hypertension, obesity, and borderline diabetes.  Both plans are the most effective and sustainable for accomplishing improved health and optimal weight.  I am a Family Nurse Practitioner working at Harbor Community Health Center in San Pedro, CA.  I am available to assist anyone who is interested in learning more about these two ways of eating to improve his or her health.  I can prescribe medications for those who need them, with a goal of weaning off medications as your diet improves.  Our clinic accepts self-pay or various insurances, including Medicare, MediCal, and several HealthCareLA plans.    

Dr Deb Duro is a Program Director for Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutritrion and Medical Director of Florida Intestinal Rehabilitation Support and Treatment “FIRST” Program at the Salah Foundation Children Hospital at Broward Health in Fort Lauderdale, US. Dr Duro is a former trainee from Boston Children Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital both affiliated with Harvard Medical School. She is specialized in Nutrition Support and Home Parenteral Nutrition and Intestinal Rehabilitation in Children suffering from Short Bowel Syndrome and Intestinal Failure. She also created a Blenderized Gastrostomy (GT) Feeding Clinic with a multidicisplinary approach using Plantbased recipes for children over 1 year of age. She received her Plantbased Nutrition certification from Cornell University in 2020. She is also a passionate chef and create an @chefdrdebduro to help and educate her patients on healthy life style and whole food plantbased diet where she shares her own recipes.

I am a board certified internal medicine physician, with a focus in lifestyle medicine, including nutrition, activity/exercise, sleep, and mindfulness & meaning. I started my own journey in the 1990s and have been growing and learning, with an interest in nutrition research, long before I found medicine and became a doctor. I have opened my own clinic, where I can talk at length with my patients about lifestyle medicine and more, without the restrictions of many of the big box clinics. I am truly passionate about a plant based lifestyle and recovering/pursuing optimal health. I also do OMT (hands-on diagnosis and treatment) and I have home visit programs for my mobility-challenged and elderly patients. Located in sunny, seaside Ventura, CA.

I help clients make diet and lifestyles changes ultilizing mindfull eating techniques.  This helps people transition from an omnivorous diet to plant based eating without diet fads that can end up being problematic. My services are evidenced based and patient centered while focused on helping you get in touch with your hunger and fullness cues and learning about how thought processes influence your cravings. Unlike many practitioners, we will take a deep dive into your helath history and get to the root causes of your health issues using evidenced based nutrition.
I specialize in clients struggling with yo-yo dieting, mindless eating, or those with lifestyle diseases such as cancer, heart disease, or diabetes for example.

 I believe that our nutrition can heal, prevent and reverse certain issues that our bodies and minds are experiencing and allow our bodies to work they way they were intended. Together we will look at the symptoms you are experiencing and define what you want to improve and break down what steps we need to take to get you where you want to be. This includes looking at the whole picture of what makes you… YOU.   We will define a wellness road map that encompasses nutrition and wellness practices that will fulfill what YOUR body is asking for.  Diving into your health practices and lifestyle we will paint the picture of where you are and where you would like to be. ​ I am a board certified Holistic Health Practitioner and yoga instructor.  I am an avid runner and have coached swimming and running throughout my life. I am truly passionate about knowing how food fuels us and support us in accomplishing our goals. Nothing gets me more excited than encouraging others along their wellness journey while looking at the 5 main aspects of personal health: physical, emotional, social, mental and spiritual. Focusing on the 5 main aspects of personal health: physical, emotional, intellectual, social and spiritual 

I am a Family Nurse Practitioner, specializing in clinical primary care for teens through adult. I value a holistic, science-based approach to patient care. I am a devoted advocate for my patients. I want to help patients make healthy lifestyle choices to promote prevention and help limit medical interventions. This includes education and guidance on working to achieve a Whole Foods Plant- Based diet for optimal health and well- being. 

I am a registered dietitian, American College of Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner and a Life/Weight Coach. I first learned about plant based medicine 19 years ago during my practicum at the Pritikin Longevity Center and have been passionate about the role food has in our health ever since, though I haven’t always been as spot on with my nutrition as I am today.
 
I can remember as a mom of young kids feeling mom-like and not in a good way. I was bursting out of my jeans. But worse than that, I felt too big for my skin. One day I noticed that my seatbelt was cutting into my stomach. That was a first. I remember thinking I’m a dietitian, I know better. I felt ashamed because I was preaching healthy eating, but I wasn’t always eating healthy. I was on the “one is never enough” plan and it showed on my body. I remember the phone call from my doctor’s office–bad labs. I thought, what am I doing? I know better. Then the shame fell away and I had a new feeling, conviction. I decided I was going to take care of myself and I started following my E.A.S.E. plan (which now I share with my clients).
E: eat greens
A: add fiber and color
S: subtract processed foods
E: exercise your mind and body
I felt healthier. No longer exhausted. I didn’t shove my words down with food anymore. I said what I was thinking instead of snacking. Now I weigh 102 lbs. My weight has stayed the same for over 10 years. Jeans slide on with no effort (except those double zeros!).  I no longer fear the seatbelt. Now I help others do the same.
 
 

“The mouth is the mother of all disease.” – Traditional Chinese Proverb
 
I’m a professional, licensed Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, and Certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition.
Over 24 years of experience in clinical nutrition gives me a depth of knowledge to share with you. Particularly if you are concerned with weight, diabetes, digestive/bowel and kidney diseases. You might only have some concerns about lab test results, or nutrition supplements. Maybe you are confused by all the ‘chatter’ out there.
My approach is to always start with the ‘science’. 
And the science supports Plant-Based Nutrition as our best defense in this challenging world.
 
My work experiences reflect my strong knowledge base. From hospital settings providing nutrition recommendations in acute, chronic, and critical care situations; to outpatient clinics providing diabetes, kidney disease, cancer, and weight management counseling.
For many years I held a specialty certification in nutrition support (feeding using alternate routes). Most recently I have been working with gastric cancer survivors.
In 2014 our team at Kaiser Permanente Northern California developed the curriculum for Plant-Based Nutrition classes.

Dr. Abendroth is dual board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine. In May 2020 he opened Sana Vita Health, a Direct Primary Care and Lifestyle Medicine clinic. Direct Primary Care is a revolutionary new model of healthcare delivery that puts the focus back on the doctor-patient relationship, instead of focusing on the paperwork and billing. You can learn more about DPC at www.dpcnation.org.
 
At Sana Vita Health you can call, email, or even text Dr. Abendroth! Many issues can be handled remotely, but when you do want or need to come in, you’ll find a relaxing, well-appointed boutique-like atmosphere with one exam room that also serves as Dr. Abendroth’s office, a small private waiting room (you’ll never wait with other patients!), and a clean, luxurious bathroom that is ADA accessible. 
 
Matthew Abendroth, DO is a Des Moines native. After high school, he left for the Pacific Northwest where he attended The Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington. Six years later he returned in 2009 to attend medical school at Des Moines University. During residency at Iowa Lutheran Hospital, he began moonlighting in rural ER’s and local urgent care clinics. After graduating residency in 2017 he joined UnityPoint Clinic in Urbandale where he practiced for nearly 3 years. He left that clinic in April 2020 to start Sana Vita Health. His clinical interests include lifestyle medicine, sports medicine, and LGBTQ medicine, including transgender hormone management. 

Registered dietitian PhD Health Sciences  Professor at Unicusano University (Plant-based Nutrition; Diet in Pregnancy, Weaning; Clinical Nutrition; Phytotherapy) President of SONVE (Scientific Society of Plant-only Nutrition)

My name is Edelita Jamis. I am a board-certified Internal Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine physician. I am a self-practicing lifestyle changer and have been on a whole food plant-based diet for three years now. I reversed my diabetes, stomach issues, my husband’s gout, obesity, hypertension, high cholesterol, and our allergies. I have helped patients get off medications such as insulin and most importantly improve their quality of life.  Read more by clicking this link https://www.theplanedelita.com/sucess-stories. I opened my Lifestyle Medicine practice to do more of what I do best – patient empowerment and real health transformation.  

David Alabi trained as a microbiologist with special emphasis in medical microbiology. He later completed a masters and doctorate degree in Natural Health & Healing.  I have been in practise for about 10years. I attended my first event of the Plantrician project in 2015 in Anaheim, USA.  I have been privileged to participate in two United Nations Generally Assemblies at sessions focussed on Childhood Obesity. I also work with children with Autism using plant-based solutions to help their conditons. I am currently the lead coach at Nutraceutical Health Solutions providing plant-based solution in the management and reversal of disease conditons with special focus in women’s health, cardiovascular health and lately health of people of color.

I am a certified, accredited Nutritional Therapist, professionally trained Whole Food Plant Based Chef & Health Coach.  I combine these vital elements and work with you to create personalised food, nutrition & health programs, tailored specifically to your nutrition needs, your specific health goals, and your unique tastes.