I'm a reasonably competitive tennis player who began to experience lower back pain in my mid-30's…read morethat has gotten progressively worse over the last 4 years. Although I could play through my lower back pain for a long time, I reached the end of my pain threshold in the immediate aftermath of abruptly stretching right to make a volley 7 months ago. As I hobbled back to my car after I finished hitting with my friend that afternoon, it occurred to me that I was in too much pain to continue playing tennis for a good while. Alas, I stopped playing tennis for 4 months, and the immobilizing inflammation in my lower back hadn't waned at all. I finally decided to get more proactive, and I heard about Regenokine treatments from a sibling of mine that benefitted greatly from them as well as testimonials from the likes of Kobe Bryant and other famous athletes that unequivocally say that Regenokine treatments/injections diminished their joint pain considerably, thereby prolonging and revitalizing their athletic careers just when they had started to consider retiring from their chosen sport instead. Given my passion for tennis and my wish to keep playing and improving, I had my Regenokine treatments under the care of Dr. Ben-Roohi at Lifespan Medicine in Santa Monica, CA on October 5th, 2015. First of all, I want to share with you that Dr. Ben-Roohi is a very knowledgeable, compassionate, sensitive, and results-oriented spinal surgeon. I felt very at ease in his hands, literally!! I received injections from him on 4 successive days in October, and I found the injections to be relatively painless. I attribute my feelings of relative comfort to the procedure itself, along with Dr. Ben-Roohi and his nurse's warm and reassuring bedside manner... It's been nearly two months since my last Regenokine treatment with Dr. Ben-Roohi. After patiently waiting to resume playing tennis for 3 weeks after my last injection, I eagerly began to hit with friends, and then I started to play matches against solid opposition after that. At this point I would say that the pain in my lower back is (on average) 75 percent less than it was prior to receiving Regenokine treatments from Dr. Ben-Roohi. I even have days when I feel 85 percent well!! On the other hand, I do experience days when my back flares up, and I feel only 40-50 percent better than I did prior to seeing Dr. Ben-Roohi. According to Dr. Ben-Roohi and the doctor who invented Regenokine, Dr. Peter Wehling, people who receive Regenokine treatments almost always experience lots of positive days as well as days when their inflammation flares up again. The good news is that the people who experience flare ups recover from them far more quickly than they would otherwise had they not had Regenokine treatments. As for me, I can personally attest to recovering much more quickly from the days when my lower back pain flares up as a result of having received my Regenokine injections a few months ago. In conclusion, I want to say that Dr. Ben-Roohi and Lifespan Medicine offered me an opportunity to turn back the clock and feel younger, more agile, and more mobile again on and off the tennis court. The only drawbacks to receiving Regenokine treatment for your inflammation, arthritis, herniated disks, or what have you is the cost: It is very expensive. In addition, the relief that the average patient receives from Regenokine treatment typically lasts only 2-4 years. Regardless, I want to give Lifespan Medicine two thumbs up for their professionalism, thoroughness, and for their great results!! Heck, I'm back to playing competitive tennis again!! I will say that I lost last weekend to a guy that I know that I can beat, and I left the tennis court feeling crestfallen and deflated... But I digress... Update: Although Dr. Ben-Roohi is a very warm-hearted, well-intentioned, and deeply caring doctor, I feel compelled to share with anyone reading my review that after spending an exorbitant amount of money receiving Regenokine injections to improve the inflammation and chronic pain in my lower back, the wonderful benefits that I received from my Regenokine treatments only lasted 5 months in lieu of the 1-4 years of lower back relief that Dr. Ben-Roohi believed I would receive.. I would not recommend Regenokine treatments to anyone, as the positive benefits I received from them were way too fleeting to justify the extraordinarily high fee that I paid to receive the treatments in the first place.

I am shocked at the reviews here. I had gotten Dr. Read's name from a friend and decided to give…read moreher a try. First, a little background. I went into my regular family practice Doctor, whom I had been a patient for 7 years, because I was feeling tired, etc. She told me I was fine, despite me never having complained before. I was feeling annoyed when I bumped into a friend and she gave me Dr. Read's number. Appointments: I have always been able to make appointments easily online or by phone. Parking: There is metered street parking, but a garage underneath as well. Office: Staff has always been very friendly and not only greeted me but has offered and brought me drinks. I like that there is an outside waiting room and and inside, more private, waiting room. Place feels more like a medical spa versus a doctor's office. Doctor's bedside manner: EXCELLENT! She takes the time to listen and thoroughly explains her thoughts and plans. Results: OUTSTANDING. Every minor complaint I had, has been resolved. Further, she was so effective, that my husband was jealous and went in to see her and had the same experience. Additionally, I asked her for a recommendation for a specialist for my son and had a fantastic experience with that doctor, too. I would say the only cons are that she doesn't take insurance and its pricey. But, it's been worth it for my family.

I first made an appointment with Dr. Brown when I had acute pain and stiffness with my right hip…read moreand psoas, where repeated visits with my regular chiropractor and deep tissue/Rolf-style bodyworker weren't helping. I honestly didn't know anything about osteopathy before, but now I understand how there are many different types of practitioners and styles. It's pretty amazing how subtle yet powerful osteopathy can be. My acute issue was resolved after one visit, I'm not even kidding! I went for a walk on the beach the next day and was amazed at how open and fluid my body felt. The tightness and pain from my acute issue were truly gone, and my chronic tightness in my shoulders and neck from slight scoliosis also felt at ease. I assume Dr. Brown customizes his treatment based on your specific issue, but I can't recommend him enough. It's also fascinating how little our mainstream society even knows about the subtle healing powers of osteopathy. Totally recommend!

Dr. Brown is an extraordinary physician and healer. I get very emotional when I talk about how he's…read morehelped me because he truly saved my life. I came to his office 3 1/2 years ago completely debilitated from a severe reaction to the Covid vaccination. I was suicidal for 2 1/2 months because of my condition which was quite serious. I could barely function. He has been my rock, and I know I could never have survived this period of my life without his love and caring, And of course, his exceptional skills as a doctor. I am at the end of treatment and my vitality and sense of well-being has never been so strong. I am 75 years old and feel as if I am 35. I really cannot say enough about this man. I am so grateful.

Highly recommend! My 14 month old daughter fell and hit her…read morehead multiple times the weeks leading up to the appointment. She was unstable when walking & seemed off. Kathryn Gill was referred to me and my daughter by our pediatrician. I was immediately struck by her calm, kind energy. Dr Gill worked on my daughter and things immediately improved. My daughter's gait was stable & was no longer falling down after a few steps. I am amazed by Dr Gill's work truly! Her whole office is professional, organized and kind. I recommend her.

I had a disappointing experience with this doctor. During my visit, they came across as very cold…read moreand unfriendly, which made it difficult to feel comfortable. I left the appointment feeling self-conscious and somewhat unwelcome, rather than supported or understood. I believe bedside manner is an important part of patient care, and unfortunately, that was lacking in this experience. I hope this feedback is taken into consideration for future patient interactions.

My name is Nick I run a Doctor's clinic and my girlfriend Courtney went to see Dr.Gisler for…read moreChronic Lyme and Mold Toxicity, Dr. Gisler, Paola & the rest of the staff are amazing. She is one of the most compassionate and knowledgeable doctors I have met so far, and since I work in the industry I recognize quality medical care as soon as I see it.

Blessed to have been introduced to her. She is a Dr who cares about patients, physically, mentally,…read morespiritually.

Absolutely outstanding, kind, friendly, patient, SMART, caring physician. Never have long wait,…read morealways very knowledgeable on all my health questions and issues. Does not over or under prescribe tests/medicine. Good balance. And takes all the time you need to explain issues and will refer to specialist if needed, as I once had a urologist issue he wanted to assure I obtain the best care for. Just a good guy - rare find. Highly recommend. My last MD told me that I had a condition that indicated I was a long term candidate for stroke if that condition worsened: clogging arteries leading to the brain. I was told if it worsened, I might need surgery to correct it as the condition was supposedly "irreversible" But, in retrospect and with the help of Dr. Goldsmith, I was able to determine my prior MD was really just scaring the heck out of me to run more tests, tests, tests (aka, $$$ for him). I was so glad that I switched to Dr. Goldsmith - not only do I know the prior MD was wrong, the testing quality at UCLA was so far superior than my prior MD it was shocking. The screen on the prior MD's "portable used in his office equipment" was grainy and very very hard to read. The UCLA equipment was crystal clear - like night and day. The clinician conducting the test said, "Sir, I don't see any clogging of your arteries at all. Here, look for yourself." Dr. Goldsmith confirmed it: NO clogging of my arteries. The last MD was incompetent and a money hungry rip off. You are in good hands with Dr. Goldsmith.

My family and I have been seeing Dr. Goldsmith for over ten years, and we have received the best…read moremedical care we've ever experienced. He is exceptionally thorough, always responds promptly to any questions or concerns, and truly cares about his patients. Dr. Goldsmith is highly knowledgeable, and we are grateful to have him as our internist.

Dr. Jofili has been our pediatrician for 4.5 yrs. She was our third pediatrician in a 1.5 yr…read moreperiod. Our baby kept getting sick, had multiple ear infections and other pediatricians couldn't pinpoint the cause. Dr. Jofili ran the right tests and was able to identify his allergies. She had a natural wholistic approach to reinforce our son's immune system. Our son's health significantly improved in during this time, he rarely gets sick now and is a thriving 5 yr old. Dr. Jofili and Dr. Katerai have always been available for emergency consultations on and off hours. Petra, Beverly and the entire staff are amazing! They respond quickly to emails and have always been incredibly helpful. We love their integral approach to health and highly recommend Wholistic Kids & Families.

I had a very strange conversation with Corinne. I was recommended Wholistic Kids by several friends…read morewho said Dr. Katiraei is wonderful so I feel it's not him but he should strongly consider replacing her. I was very interested in the practice, ok with cost and expected to pay majority out of pocket if not completely. A long story but we are used to that and even though I kept saying so, she kept cutting me off and saying nothing would be reimbursed. I constantly felt like she was trying to drive me away which was so weird! I asked several times if they were accepting new patients or not and she wouldn't give me a clear answer until the end that they were - even though she seemed to be actively trying to talk me out of it the whole call. I also told her we'd be switching insurance and she wouldn't really hear it. She just kept saying they didn't take our insurance even though I said several times that I was ok with paying out of pocket! Lol. She also assumed I didn't live close and was saying she wasn't sure if I'd want to drive two hours in traffic with a sick child especially because the Dr. is only there 3 days a week and does no after hours care. She then caught herself and realized she didn't know where I lived but it was a strange sort of profiling type of thing I'm not sure what she had decided about me? She also asked for the names of friends who referred me and when I gave them, she acted like I was making them up or something. Then I said the child's name and she said "oh I would only know the kids name not the parents," as if it was stupid I had said the parent's name. Mind you, the 10 year old child did not refer me to the pediatrician, their parent did. Then at the end of the call she said I hope to hear from you and it was very strange and seemed fake. Especially since she spent majority of the call kind of trying to talk me out of going there. I hope this review and the others regarding Corinne can lead to some change because from all I've heard Dr. Katiraei is lovely and offers wonderful care. But it was not the cost, nor distance nor out of pocket that bothered me. It was the thought of having to deal with Corinne ongoing. She handles new patients so if you're checking out Wholistic kids I would recommend seeing if you can speak with someone else and just get the facts so you can decide for yourself based on the care, untarnished by her input.

For years, I've had to visit the ER for various digestive & gall bladder pains, and I've always…read morebeen left with a poor experience. Adamant to explore non-surgical options, I was referred to Dr. Akhila Rose and I could not be happier!   First and foremost, She is the friendliest physician I have ever met, and puts 100% of her passion into each and every patient to make you feel comfortable, knowing she truly cares about your wellbeing; something I've not experienced with my prior hospital visits.  Her level of professionalism and thoroughness really made my experience memorable. But what's most impressive is how she's developed a 1-of-a-kind repertoire which combines her prestigious training of osteopathic manipulative medicine with a multitude of proprietary holistic practices that creates a truly customized and personal patient experience.  Not only was she able to heal my digestive and gallbladder pains, but also worked in areas where I was experiencing cranio-sacral neck and head pain. Her truly healing practice has always left me astounded in how quickly and naturally my pain has dissipated. Her mastery knowledge of musculoskeletal anatomy made the osteopathic manipulative treatment instantaneously effective, as she not only targeted the problem areas instantaneously, but took the time to explain and educate me on the functions and behaviors of my body during the treatment! After dealing with countless hospital doctors who do nothing more than order tests and prescription medications to treat my symptoms temporarily, Dr. Rose cares deeply for my overall health and always puts her time and passion into creating improved mental, physical, and spiritual wellness for me as an individual. Such a blessing to have met Dr. Rose, and always look forward to seeing her!

Dr. Akhila has been an incredible blessing in my life. I am forever grateful to have met her…read morebecause she has helped me and my family in so many ways!!! She treated me with osteopathic manipulation, a whole body approach. She worked on my spine to calm down the nervous system. I had this excruciating back pain for which she treated me and oh my, I can say with full confidence that it was gone by the end of the treatment!!! She helped aligned my hips, legs and feet when my right leg was higher than the other. Through her healing, she found out that my right hip was rotated upwards and backwards and performed a muscle energy technique to align the hips and sacrum. She also worked on my skull doing craniosacral treatment, her hands are truly magic. I also had her perform light activation healing for my brother who suffers from schizophrenia, and his behavior had changed tremendously after the healing. Dr. Akhila is incredibly knowledgeable and a professional in her field, she truly cares about her patients. On your first visit you will truly see the difference in your body, mind, and emotions!!! Medication couldn't do what her hands could, a true blessing. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

Dr. Robert Trafeli is top of his field: a salute to Osteopathy…read more Let me first say that I have been in and out of deep and debilitating pain for nearly two decades. Osteopathy has more than saved my life, it has given me hope for the quality of life without pain. I have tried everything over the years: acupuncture, massage, physical therapy, cranial sacral manipulation, all of it. And although these modalities have often helped temporarily, it is not until I was able to find Osteopathic medical care that I saw the light at the end of the tunnel. I've been lucky to work with the best doctors in this field. I began my journey with Dr. Gregory Yesensky, who was able to save mobility in my right arm and neck after a debilitating accident. When Yesensky moved away I was terrified...knowing that the deep intuitive care of an Osteopath was my most precious necessity. It has been my honor and joy to work with Dr. Robert Trafeli. My first session with him relieved me of built up pain and blockages in my body and allowed the flow of oxygen and realignment that I needed to reset my body. His meticulous and intuitive care is a lifesaver for me. I cannot say enough praise about this Doctor, and this care. Osteopathy is the integration of so many different health care modalities that people do not understand...and the only way that I was able to understand is by experiencing the life/pain saving difference in my own body. Thank you for saving me.

We visited Dr. Trafeli numerous times for our daughter Katherine who experienced encephalitis…read moreshortly after birth. She was diagnosed with CP, TBI, autism and seizure disorder. Dr. Trafeli was brilliant (and very patient) when working with her. He is extremely gifted and we are grateful to say that Katherine has NOT experienced any seizures for 9 years (a true miracle) since Dr. Trafeli worked with her. We beyond grateful!

Is there a sixth-star option on yelp? The truth of the matter is, how does one even begin to…read moreexpress how amazing a doctor is on a yelp review. If you genuinely care about seeing an osteopathic expert, then YOU MUST READ THIS REVIEW! I have been receiving treatments from Dr. Hagopian for the last 20 years. Growing up, I played football, basketball, and Olympic style wrestling. Additionally, I enjoyed going snowboarding and any other sort of adventurous sport. As you can imagine, all of this different activity has a way of taking a toll on your body. There's the adage that goes, "it's all fun and games until somebody gets hurt." I needed a doctor, I needed an x-ray, I needed an MRI, but boy am I thankful that what I got was so much more, I got Dr. Hagopian. Dr. Hagopian was personally recommended to me by my sister. She swore up and down that this man was a modern-day miracle worker. Don't read too much into that last line; it's me being hyperbole in describing how somebody can be so proficient and excellent at what they do. From the aches and pains in my knees to the back spasms that occurred in my lower back, to the kinks in my neck that would leave me feeling inadequate at times, I have sought out one guy! Throughout the years and the injuries, Dr. Hagopian has been there. I have three children who are all under the age of 15. Each one of them was birthed by my wife naturally, and since the day they were born, Dr. Hagopian has treated their skulls for the best possible development. If anyone of them has ever experienced spitting up, favoring One side or the other to sleep, lack of sleep at night, or anything in between, Dr. Hagopian has been there to treat them. In today's culture, there are so many different "natural doctors" who make claims to be able to promote self-healing. No, I'm not trying to discredit anybody else, I am merely stating that Dr. Hagopian has never been one to boast about what he does, more than he has been concerned with actually treating the patients and teaching others how to do the same. Look, I have no personal incentive to make the claims that Dr. Hagopian is terrific. When the excellent practices of a doctor have dramatically impacted your life and health, you cannot help but be thankful for your health, and bring awareness to other people who have otherwise not been exposed to an expert in his field. If you know anything about Western medicine and the bureaucracy of being properly evaluated and diagnosed, then you know how difficult it could be to get answers for specific health problems. Do yourself a favor and contact Dr. Hagopian if you are continuing to experience health problems that you haven't received responses on. Lastly, my quality of life has been drastically improved by the help of Dr. Hagopian and his osteopathic treatments. I know that not every one of us is the same, and I know firsthand that not every single one of us is going to take the same to every treatment. Still, in my personal experience, I have been very fortunate and am thankful for the hard work and education to Dr. Hagopian's practice.

If this were a review JUST for Dr. Hagopian, I would easily give him 5 stars all the way around. I…read morebrought my toddler in to see Dr. Hagopian a year ago and he was such a gentle, warm, kind, smart, and caring doctor. I believe he helped my young son, and even though he did end up getting surgery, seeing Dr Hagopian did help. I think the world of Dr. Hagopian and would recommend him to friends (which I have) or anyone needing his healing hands. Now, regarding his office staff, it's a different story. From even a year ago I remember them being noticeably short, rude, and showing no sympathy or bedside manner whatsoever. It is so surprising to me that a caring doctor with such positive energy would have people working for him who are completely unlike him. Just recently, my son fell and hit his head on concrete giving him an alarming and sizable bump on his head. I recall Dr. Hagopian telling me that he specialized in treating children (and adults) with head injuries so I thought of him, and sent some pictures via text to simply ask if he thought it was serious (seeking his initial opinion). All I got was a response from someone in his office (maybe it was Patty?) saying "Yes, we got all the pictures. Would you like to bring him in?". She then called me and just starting throwing dates at me, without addressing my question to get his opinion. When I asked about that, she was so rude and squawked "he said just what I told you!" She had no concern for my questions, or well-being of my son, or at least that is how I certainly felt (every time I have dealt with the office staff). She was so short and rude that I was so turned off and just got off the phone. Frankly, I just expect a little concern or respect from a doctor's office versus feeling like I'm being scolded, especially when we are calling about distressful situations. When one pays top prices for a specialized doctor, you would think there would be some kind of customer service (or at least some sort of impression that they care) that comes with that. It's too bad, because I would really like to continue seeing Dr. Hagopian and bringing my children (and my family) to see him for regular holistic treatments, but the people in his office leave an impression too, as that is a part of the whole experience...

Smug. Arrogant. Expensive. But worst of all... ineffective. Never again will we see him or anyone…read moreelse at this practice. Between him and the other "Dr" in this practice they charged close to $1000 to hold our babies head for 20 or so minutes and use his odd buffing machine on her foot. None of it helped our baby. In fact, she was worse after both sessions. Then as if $300 wasn't enough for his minimal and odd treatment he charged another $10 bucks for some tea drops. Then had the nerve to say we need at least 4 more sessions to see results.

Dr Dolgin is renowned for a reason....he really knows his stuff. He bedside manner is a bit stoic,…read morebut caring. He does not accept insurance which really makes life hard. He occasionally had DO students learning with him which honestly was distracting more then helpful. Overall positive exeriences.