The Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute is leading the way in patient-centered medical care for Orange County.
Our team of healthcare providers — led by director Shaista Malik, MD, PhD — combines the best of conventional Western medicine with the most effective integrative therapies. Using evidence-based scientific research and education, we attend to the body, mind, spirit and community.
Malik explains our "whole-person" approach to patient care in this video ›
Located on Bristol Street in Costa Mesa, our institute was established in 2001 with a generous gift from philanthropists Susan and Henry Samueli. Our goal then and now: to be the pre-eminent national and international academic center for research, education and clinical practice in integrative medicine.
We also offer integrative health services at:
Customized care
Every patient’s journey at the institute begins with the creation of a personalized, long-term health plan. Developed by you and your physician, this plan:
- Takes into account your lifestyle and personal and family medical histories
- Strives to improve and ensure your physical, emotional and spiritual health
- May incorporate such strategies as medical treatment, acupuncture, nutrition, exercise, mind-body techniques and massage
- Ensures you have the resources needed to include these elements in your daily life
Research and education
As part of UCI Health, we continually seek to advance the scientific understanding of integrative medicine.
Learn more about our areas of research focus ›
Integrative health offers a whole-person approach to care. Accordingly, our team of providers address a wide range of medical conditions under one roof.
Conditions
Some of the most common conditions that can be treated with integrative therapies include:
- Acne
- Allergies
- Colds and flu
- Depression
- Diabetes
- Dyslipidemia
- Fatigue
- Hypertension
- Infertility
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- Inflammation
- Insomnia
- Low sex drive
- Menopause
- Nausea
- Obesity
- Pain
- Stress and anxiety
- Stroke
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Treatments and Services
We offer the best of Western medicine and scientifically proven integrative therapies. The process begins when you and your provider customize a health plan tailored to your long-term needs. Depending on your plan, our services may include:
To get started, call us at 714-424-9001.
Many of us wish we could have more time to interact with our doctors in a relaxed setting. At the institute, we invite you to do just that.
Several of our providers offer group visits in addition to their everyday patient visits. A group visit provides an extended session with your provider. We bring together a group of between five and 15 people who share similar health concerns. At the visit, discussion will focus on a particular treatment option or strategy relevant to your condition.
Group visits usually run from 90 minutes to two hours.
Patients tell us they love the informal dialogue and the chance to learn, not only from their provider, but also from others dealing with similar issues. Our providers appreciate the opportunity to share deeper insights about self-healing and other integrative therapies.
We currently offer the following group visits:
How to participate
Tell your provider that you are interested in a group visit. When an appropriate session is available, one of our schedulers will follow up with an invitation to join the group.
You may also request an appointment by calling us at 714-424-9001.
Cost
While a group visit is longer and more comprehensive than an individual appointment, it is not more expensive. Your health insurance carrier will be billed as usual, and any regular co-pays will apply.
Our team of providers includes:
- Lilian Au, ND
Integrative medicine
- Ailin Barseghian El-Farra, MD
Integrative cardiology
- Rowena Daly, ND
Integrative and preventive medicine
- Afrouz Demehri, ND
Integrative medicine
- Marcela I. Dominguez, MD
Integrative and functional medicine
- Hema Doshi Patel, NP
Integrative and preventive medicine
- Natasha B. Harris, CMT
Massage therapy
- Kim Hecht, DO
Integrative medicine, physical medicine and rehabilitation
- Susan Heller, MD
Internal medicine, Executive Health Program
- Arvin Jenab, ND
Integrative and preventive medicine
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- Milim Jeon, PhD, MSAOM, LAc
Acupuncture
- Darlene W. Lee, ND
Integrative medicine
- Kym Loi, DOAM, LAc
Acupuncture
- Shaista Malik, MD, PhD, MPH
Integrative cardiology
- Michael Palladino, ND
Integrative and preventive medicine
- Maggie B. Quinn, ND
Integrative medicine
- Heather L. Rice, LAc, Dipl. Asc., MSTOM
Acupuncture
- Sherry Schulman, MBA, RDN
Diet and nutrition counseling
- Kimberly Storm, MS, RD
Diet and nutrition counseling
- Lifang Xie, PhD, LAc
Acupuncture
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