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Physician Bios

Dr.Dominique Fradin-Read

Dr. Fradin-Read is board-certified in preventive medicine, completed a fellowship with A4M, hold a masters in public health and currently maintains an Assistant Clinical Professor position at the Loma Linda University School of Medicine.  With her extensive expertise in the field of integrative and lifestyle medicine, she has long had a true passion for disease prevention and patient education. She is committed to excellence in comprehensive healthcare and is dedicated to helping her patients work towards healthy lifestyles and optimal well-being. Her philosophy involves understanding each patient’s needs and combining various state-of-the-art techniques with compassionate care. She devotes all her attention to early detection, prevention, and creating health in all individuals she sees.

Dr. Read’s Specialties 

  •  Hormone Imbalances
  • Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
  • Metabolic Issues
  • Natural Fertility and Conception
  • Cancer Recovery
  • Immune System Function
  • Nutrition and Weight Management



 Dr. Pejman Katiraei

Dr. Katiraei completed his Bachelor’s of Science in biology at UCLA and then obtained a doctorate in osteopathic medicine from Western University of Health Sciences. He completed his pediatric residency at Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital and then spent an additional year as Chief Resident to assist in running the residency program and teaching pediatric residents. He is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics in the Loma Linda University School of Medicine. Dr. Katiraei completed his fellowship in integrative medicine under the direction of Dr. Andrew Weil at the University of Arizona. He is board certified in Pediatrics and Integrative and Holistic Medicine. In 2007 he founded the Loma Linda University Pediatric Wholistic Medicine Clinic, for which he is still the Medical Director. Dr. Katiraei currently leads the LifeSpan medicine Healthy Kids program at LifeSpan medicine in Santa Monica where he provides integrative pediatric programs and services to parents and children all over California and across the country.

Dr. Katiraei’s Specialties

  • General holistic pediatrics and childrens wellness
  • Ways to raise healthy children
  • Disease prevention
  • Environmental toxicity and heavy metals
  • Nutrition and food sensitivities
  • Well baby visits
  • Vaccine and vaccine counseling
  • Skin issues, eczema and acne
  • Allergies and asthma
  • ADD/ADHD
  • GI issues, abdominal pain, GERD
  • Headaches

 

Dr. Moshe Ben-Roohi 

 Moshe Ben-Roohi, M.D. is board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Board Eligible in Pain Management and Electrodiagnostics. His practice focuses on non-surgical, personalized treatments for painful conditions of the spine, joint, tendon and ligament disorders. Dr Ben-Roohi has helped thousands of people resolve pain and restore normal function without surgery. He commonly treats low back pain, neck pain, spinal stenosis, herniated discs, degenerative disc disease, sciatica, arthritis of the knees, shoulders, hips, ankles, elbows, feet and hands. He also treats patients with muscle and tendon problems such as Achilles and rotator cuff tendonitis, tennis and golfers elbow.

Dr. Ben-Roohi’s Specialties 

 

Staff Bios

Nicole Kuhl, CCN 

Nicole Kuhl, CCN is our Director of Nutrition and full time health coach. Nicole earned her Bachelor of Science in Health Education from Winona State University and her Masters in Human Nutrition from the University of Bridgeport. In addition to her Master’s degree Nicole is certified by the American Board of Clinical Nutrition (CCN).  She has directed corporate wellness programs for numerous businesses and has served as an adjunct professor of psychology at Brown Mackie College for the past 5 years.

Nicole has been in clinical practice providing nutrition counseling to groups and individuals for over ten years. Her evaluations include personal interviews, dietary assessments and functional laboratory testing.  Through this process she is able to customize nutrition programs that help people reach their goals.  Nicole’s programs employ lifestyle modifications, nutrition, diet information and recommendations for nutritional supplementation. She works face to face, by telephone and will work on site to help you or your designee cook, shop, stock your pantry, design recipes, menus and meal plans that will help you achieve your goal of having better health and more vitality.

Nicole’s Specialties  
  • Digestive issues and disorders
  • Weight management
  • Metabolic function
  • Food sensitivities and allergies
  • Inflammatory conditions and disorders
  • Pregnancy and post natal nutrition
  • Children and adolescent nutrition
  • Sports and performance nutrition: adults and adolescents

Dr. Chris Renna

Originally from New York, Dr. Renna graduated cum laude from the University of Texas, earned his medical degree in Osteopathic medicine cum laude from the University of North Texas Health Science Center and completed a residency in family medicine. Since founding LifeSpan medicine in 1992, Dr. Renna has maintained a small practice focused on optimal health.  Over the years his passion and dedication to his clients as well as his unique approach has earned him an exceptional reputation as the nation’s premiere preventive medicine provider. He is a popular speaker on the subjects of Preventive Medicine, Peak Performance and Health. Dr Renna is also a published author and lecturer to audiences across the United States and abroad.

Dr. Renna’s Specialties

  • Hormone Imbalances
  • Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
  • Metabolic Issues
  • Brain Chemistry
  • Cancer Recovery
  • Immune System Function
  • Nutrition and Weight Management
  • Digestion and Absorption Issues