Vitalae Mind & Body Services

Psychological Services

Good psychological care includes developing healthy mental behaviors as well as improving brain physiology.  At Vitalae we use a variety of modalities to help our patients to develop the skills to achieve and maintain mental wellness, elevated mood and concentration.  Our services help to achieve a peak performance and reach optimal brain function. Conditions Treated: Stress, Anxiety, Depression., Insomnia & Sleep Disorder, ADHD, Migraine, Head Injury, Chronic Pain, Chronic Fatigue, Cardiovascular Disease, Stroke, Concentration & Memory loss, High Blood Pressure.

 

Nutritional Counseling

Our Registered Dietician’s (RD) will work with you to establish attainable health goals and plans to achieve them.  Together, we will evaluate your current diet and provide feasible, customized solutions that fit your needs and schedule.  We will also explore ways to use foods to manage weight, reduce risk of heart disease, diabetes, cancers, increase energy levels, and all-around strive to improve quality of life.

 

Naturopathic Medicine

A Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (ND) pursues and treats not only to control symptoms of disease but addresses and treats true causes of disease.  Naturopathic medicine is a holistic approach to health and has been used extensively worldwide for curing and alleviating disease. ND’s minimize the use of prescription drugs to reduce strain on the body and to avoid side effects incurred.  They treat both physical symptoms and mental well-being.  The main focus of naturopathic medicine is on preventive medicine, lifestyle improvements, and patient education.  The primary goal for naturopathic medicine at Vitalae is to recognize and encourage the inherent self-healing power of the individual.

Provider Profile

Dr. David Stuckey, PsyD

Dr. David Stuckey is the Chief Health Psychologist at Vitalae, working in collaboration with a team of healthcare professionals. His passion is to integrate psychological and physiological methodologies in order to empower clients to achieve their personal goals.

Dr. Stuckey graduated from Occidental College in 1987 with a major in psychology and minor in religious studies. He then moved to Japan to further his interest in martial arts (aikido) and meditation, as well as study the Japanese language. He decided to return to the US to pursue a doctorate in clinical psychology (PsyD) at the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) in 2004. Dr. Stuckey’s extensive travels, including regions in Asia, South America, Finland, the Netherlands, Italy, and the former Soviet Union, gave him valuable life experience, which includes studying with shamanic practitioners and Tibetan dream yoga masters.

 

Taylor Rickrode, RD

Taylor is the lead Registered Dietitian at Vitalae Wellness and has been with Vitalae for the last year. Growing up, Taylor’s family exposed her to a love of fresh, wholesome food and a balanced lifestyle. Taylor studied Nutrition Science at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo where she received her Bachelor’s Degree. Upon furthering her education, Taylor completed her dietetic internship and Master’s Degree in Nutrition from Cal State Long Beach.

Taylor believes good health starts from the inside out - most importantly, what we put in our bodies. The foods we choose can have an enormous impact on our energy, mood, and overall health which determines our risk for chronic diseases, most notably, diabetes, heart disease, and some cancers. Taylor takes an integrated approach which throws away the 'dieting' mentality and works one-on-one with clients to eat mindfully and learn to balance and choose healthy, yet satisfying foods.

 

MacKenzie Cervantes, RD, MS, XRT

MacKenzie studied Exercise Sports Science, Latin American Studies & Spanish at the University of San Francisco, focusing on healthcare, politics and nutrition in the United States, Mexico & El Salvador. After a debilitating back injury playing Division 1 college soccer, she found a growing interest in the role of nutrition in overall wellness for preventative care, healing and health.

Upon graduating from USF, MacKenzie continued her academic career at Cal State Long Beach earning a Master’s of Science in Nutritional Science. MacKenzie focuses her career on Medical Nutrition Therapy, wellness, and preventative care as a Registered Dietitian at Vitalae, and LA BioMedical Research Institute, CTRC-UCLA.

 

Dr. Kelly Cohn, ND

Dr. Kelly Cohn is a licensed, board-certified Naturopathic Doctor. After earning her undergraduate degree from UCLA she followed her passion for health and wellness to Seattle, WA where she received her doctorate in naturopathic medicine from Bastyr University, one of the world’s leading centers in natural health sciences. As a top runner on the UCLA Track and Cross-Country teams, Dr. Cohn learned first-hand the importance of nutrition and lifestyle factors on her health and athletic performance.

Dr. Cohn is dedicated to helping her patients discover their own true path to healing and create a lifestyle that will enable them to reach their full health potential. Dr. Cohn recognizes the innate healing ability of each person and treats the underlying cause of disease with an individualized approach that takes into account the unique factors of each patient in order to create a personalized treatment plan based on the health goals of each patient. Dr. Cohn is a member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) and California Naturopathic Doctors Association (CNDA)

 

Dr. Eiji Ozawa, ND

Dr. Ozawa graduated from Bastyr University, the leading Naturopathic school in the world. After graduating he received training in Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement, I.V. Drip, and Advanced Nutritional Therapy at Tahoma Clinic with Dr. Jonathan V. Wright, a leading integrative medical doctor. Dr. Ozawa has extensive training and experience in Craniosacral Therapy, Visceral Manipulation, and Lymph Drainage.

Currently, he is successfully treating patients with hormonal imbalance, gastrointestinal disorders, fibromyalgia, musculoskeletal issues, and psychological disorders. Dr. Ozawa integrates body and mind by hypnosis, craniosacral therapy, and nutrition for patients with pain and other physical symptoms. He is also fluent in both Japanese and English.

 

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Menu of Services

Psychological Services/Techniques offered:

  • Neurofeedback (Brainwave biofeedback)
  • Quantitative Electroencephalography (QEEG)
  • Heart Rate Variability
  • Psychotherapy
  • Guided visual imagery
  • Lifestyle coaching
  • Somatic awareness
  • Hyponotherapy / Trance induction

 

Naturopathic Services/Techniques offered:

  • Health Assessments and consultations
  • Cranial sacral therapy
  • Vitamin Therapy
  • Micronutrient Analysis
  • Lipoprotein Analysis
  • Hormone Analysis and Replacement Therapy
  • Lymph Drainage
  • Specialized lab testing
  • Allergy & food intolerance lab panels
  • Nutritional supplementation
  • Biotanical medicine
  • Detoxification

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    Cancellation Policy: As a courtesy to other guests & our service providers, we respectfully ask that you notify us a minimum of 24 hours in advance if you must reschedule or cancel your appointment.  There will be a $25 charge for any cancellations made less than 8 hours before a scheduled appointment.  Cancellations must be made over the phone.  No email cancellations will be accepted.  In order to ensure quality service to our valued clients, we will strictly enforce this policy effective March 1, 2010.

    **Helpful hint: Get you & your friends involved!  If you find a replacement for your appointment, we will not charge the cancellation fee.

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