General Practitioners

• Osteoporosis
• Arthritis
  We are currently in the process of custom manufacturing supplements that block different points in the pathway of joint destruction in osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and other inflammatory diseases  We believe that use of natural supplements will provide a superior alternative to NSAIDS such as the COX-2 inhibitors and others such as indomethacin, tylenol, and other pain medications  We also believe that these supplements may help prevent joint damage and help joint pain, but with less adverse reactions and toxicities than are seen in conventional pain medications.
• Fibromyalgia
  Biofeedback is the process of using instruments that allow a patient to become more aware of their physiological functions and pain stimuli, in an effort to being able to control them and decrease medication use.  Some of the processes that can be controlled include brainwaves, muscle tone, skin conductance, heart rate and pain perception.  Biofeedback may be used to decrease pain, improve performance and control your emotions.  This is powerful technique but requires persistence and time to be effective. It has been found to be effective for the treatment of Fibromyalgia, chronic pain, spasticity, back pain and muscle control.
• Plantar Fasciitis
• Medical Weight Loss
  This infusion is designed to help those on a weight loss diet. It contains vitamins, minerals and micronutrients that are needed by the body to stay healthy and feel great.
• Rheumatology
  Rheumatology Therapeutics Medical Center doctors take an engaged, personal approach in caring for their Rheumatology and arthritis patients. Their style is unique for both the dedication of time and sincerity with which they give each and every patient. We use advanced medical techniques, the latest technology, and the most up to date pharmaceutical treatments to improve our patients’ lives.

Internists

• Internal Medicine
  Rheumatologists are Medical Specialists with subspecialty training in the diagnosis and treatment of arthritis, orthopedic and autoimmune diseases. Our doctors are Board Certified in Rheumatology as well as Internal Medicine. They are established as specialists in managing joint, muscle, and back pains. They are also experts in osteoporosis and fatigue management.

Psychiatrists

• Depression

Radiologist

• Ultrasound
  In attempts to help heal the torn tendons, muscle, ligaments, and arthritic joints, some doctors have turned to platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy. For the treatment, doctors about 30 milliliters of whole blood, and spin it in a centrifuge to separate the platelet-rich plasma from the other components. Then they inject the concentrated mixture under ultrasound guidance at the site of injury. In theory, the growth factors that the platelets secrete promote tissue recovery and improve pain.
• Radiology
  If you are interested in moving forward with these procedures, our doctors will examine you, review and assess available labs, review your radiology reports to determine if you are a candidate.  If so, then they will work together with you to customize a treatment plan for the best type of Stem Cell Therapy to help your medical condition.
• X-Rays
• Chemotherapy
• Iontophoresis
  Our Licensed Physical and Occupational Therapists will do a full evaluation and then create a treatment plan that is best for you. Our goals are always to reduce pain, increase mobility, flexibility and range of motion, and strengthen your muscles to prevent reinjury. We utilize the latest techniques, including low level laser, decompression therapy, iontophoresis, Craniosacral Therapy, manual mobilization, EStim, and ultrasound. We have a hands-on approach that also involves regular communication with your doctor.

Surgeons

• Orthopedics
  Mei Kwong has a degree in Health Science from Calif. State Univ., Northridge in Physical Therapy. She also received postgraduate Physical Therapy Certification from both CSUN and UCLA. Mei has served as both faculty and clinically active Physical Therapist since 1980. Mei is trained in Neuromuscular Integration, skillful in functional rehabilitation and manual techniques. She has extensive experience in both clinical and academic Orthopedics settings.
• Whiplash
• Joint Replacement
  There are many of these HA preparations.  These include Supartz, Synvisc, Synvisc-One, Hyalgan, Euflexxa, Orthovisc. (Euflexxa-has double x).  We can use any of these but prefer Supartz and Euflexxa due to their low side effect risks.  Supartz is a highly purified organic avian sourced HA.  Euflexxa is a bioengineered highly purified but non-avian-derived HA that can even be used in patients who have an allergy to chicken or feathers.  These each require 3-5weekly injections and can only be used in the knee since studies do not support use in other joints.  There are many studies showing that these can be effective for pain relief, improve joint function, reduce use of medications such as NSAIDS and Tylenol, and delay joint replacement surgery.  The effect of these injects can last 6-12months, at which time the series of injections may need to be repeated.

Plastic Surgeons

• Liposuction
  Fat compartments are a very rich source of stem cells, specifically mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). The procedure is a version of liposuction but less invasive, since only a small amount of aspirate is needed.   First a blunt tipped needle is place in either the stomach or flank area. The area is then anesthetized with lidocaine and injected with normal saline for better extraction of the adipose cells. The blunt needle is then attached to a negative pressurized syringe for manual suctioning. The needle is placed just below the skin and motioned in and out in a fan pattern. Once the adipose cells have been extracted they will be set aside to allow separation. Once the separation has occurred, the layer which contains the adipose and stem cells will be washed and spun using.  This final concentrate is then injected in the desired area and followed closely by PRP aspirate which is prepared at the same time.
• Plastic Surgery
  Whereas doctors have used PRP therapy since the mid-1990s to aid bone healing after spinal injury and soft tissue recovery following plastic surgery, it has only been in the past years that the treatment has caught on for treatment tendonitis, bursitis, and arthritis.

Physical Therapists

• Sports Medicine
  Yana Ratiner studied Health Science and Physical Therapy at California State University Northridge and became a licensed Physical Therapist in 1996. Yana had her clinical internship at UCLA outpatient orthopedics and Sports Medicine Department upon receiving her diploma. Yana has been a clinician as well as a clinical instructor at Santa Clara Valley County Hospital and University of California San Francisco (UCSF) & took continued education seminars utilizing the Maitland-Australian approach. Yana has worked in both in-patient hospital and out-patient rehabilitation settings in the areas of cardiac and neurological rehab, and post-surgical orthopedics. Yana is an expert in manual musculoskeletal mobilizations and exercises to improve and restore function and control pain.
• Physical Therapy
  I have been a patient of yours for some years now and I just wanted to let you know how caring and great your Physical Therapy Department is. Everyone is so kind and gentle. You know the problems I have in my hands with Osteoarthritis. The therapist started doing therapy on my hands and what a deep tissue massage he gave me. I understand that he has been doing this for 20 years and also taught classes. He also does some Chinese techniques that when I left your office I could not believe how great my hands felt. I heard he is a master at this and I believe it.
• Occupational Therapy
  Occupational Therapy in Tarzana for a wide range of ailments. If pain, weakness, swelling, stiffness, or immobility are defining your life and causing you to miss out on the things you used to enjoy...
• Tennis Elbow
  Are any clinical trials currently going on? Many animal studies have been very positive for PRP in terms of tendon-healing effects. Shortly, we should really start seeing results from many human clinical trials that have been started over the last few years, ranging in everything from rotator cuff problems [in the shoulder] to tennis elbow to Achilles and patellar tendonitis. Early results show that 60-80% of patients do better after PRP.
• Shoulder Pain
• Neck Pain
• Back Pain
• Manual Therapy
  Beata Lyashevska graduated from California State University Northridge with Masters in Physical Therapy. Beata has worked in variety of Physical Therapy settings such as private practice, acute care, and home health. Beata has taken a multitude of continued education seminars utilizing Maitland-Australian approach, manual therapy courses on evaluation and treatment of joint dysfunctions, and Advanced Kinesiotaping course. Most recently, she has taken a number of CranioSacral and Visceral manipulation classes. Beata’s approach to Physical Therapy involves integrating all of her knowledge and skills while looking at the body as a whole in developing a treatment program.

Podiatrists

• Achilles Tendonitis
  AmnioFix is hydrolyzed micronized amniotic membrane.   AmnioFix contains 13 powerful growth factors.  Amniotic Membrane has been used in wound healing for many years and is now being used in joint arthritis, achilles tendonitis and plantar tendonitis. It is also used over wounds that are not healing, as with burn victims, to grow new tissue.  AmnioFix is pre-packaged and injected, using ultrasound guidance, to exactly the place of damage. This begins to jump start and boost the healing response so joints function better with less inflammation and less pain.  It also promotes healing of local tendons and ligaments.
• Foot Pain
• Plantar Fasciitis