GEM Integrative Wellness
Los Angeles, CA, Los Angeles
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Los Angeles, CA, Los Angeles
(6)
We are a holistic and naturopathic center originally out of Chicago, IL and currently operating online as a tele-health center. We are here for all your health and wellness needs. As holistic practitioners, we are here to help you live well and succeed in all your health and wellness goals!
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6 customer reviews
Siga Flor
Very kind staff who made me feel very comfortable during my first swedish massage. I felt very refreshed afterward
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Amy Bartose
I've had massages regularly and all around the world over the paat 20 years. Alex is the most skilled and intuitive masseuse I have ever had. Galina is incredibly sweet, highly knowledgable in her field and professional. More...
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Jj C.
Alex gave me an amazing massage. I wish I had known about this place before Groupon. I feel super relaxed and my lower back actually isn't bothering me like normal. I took his business card so hopefully I can find him again once he gets set up in a new location. I thoroughly enjoyed his big strong hands as they worked through my stress and tension. I should sleep pretty well tonight. Thank you Alex. More...
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Annie K.
I had a great experience getting a massage at GEM. Alex was very accommodating and professional. He worked on the areas of greatest need and supported my wish for peace and quiet. I really appreciated that he asked about the pressure several times; most massage therapists only ask once. Overall, the massage was high quality and I felt well cared for. I would definitely go back! More...
Reviewed on Yelp
Yikes o.
Had a mini facial here and it was WONDERFUL. Elinor was nice and explained everything. Now be prepared: this is NOT your uppity, Red Door spa experience. But she is GOOD and in my book, getting a great, effective facial is much more important than having a glass of champagne. Will definitely go back. More...
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Angela K.
Eleanor did an amazing job with my facial! I fell asleep a couple of times she was so relaxing. My skin looks and feels amazing! I will be back here, even though I am not from the area. This will become my special treat for myself when I'm visiting!! More...
Reviewed on Yelp
How important is a healthy diet to someone’s health and wellbeing?
e are constantly bombarded by the latest breakthroughs in health and wellness but how can you know what is good for you and what is just the latest fad? In recent years, our culture has become more focused on green living, organic food, new exercise innovations, and not to mention the constant reinvention of “miracle” diets, shakes and supplements. If you are interested in improving your life by properly making the necessary changes and if you believe that getting healthy is not just the latest temporary trend but a way of life, then Dr. Galina can break it all down for you. She can teach you how to implement nutrition and lifestyle changes that will put you on the path to healthful living.
What do you love most about your job?
From Dr. Galina: " I love to see real and productive changes in my patients' health and wellness. Getting to the root cause of the problem is not something that regular doctors focus on, so having the ability to do that for my patients truly give me joy. There is nothing better than a patient coming back with positive feedback and letting me know that they truly feel better!"
What inspired you to start your own business?
All her life Dr. Galina has watched those around her struggle with their health within the conventional model of medicine and she knew that there had to be something more. Being born in Ukraine, her family always relied on natural home remedies to treat ailments and that eventually inspired her to follow her heart and chose a career in Naturopathic Medicine. Dr. Galina grew up in the suburbs of Cleveland, OH and after graduating from Naturopathic medical school, she first moved to New York City. Her journey then led her to Chicago where she achieved her dream of opening a private practice. Ultimately, she decided to move to California, where she currently resides with her husband, daughter, two dogs, and a cat. Outside of the clinic, Dr. Galina enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and pets, as well as reading, writing, and painting.
Why should our clients choose you?
Dr. Galina sees a wide range of acute and chronic conditions. She individualizes her approach for each patient and utilizes holistic methods while enabling the patient to play an active role in their care. The path to healing is achieved by the integration of conventional and naturopathic modalities and a combination of supplementation, nutrition, botanical medicine, counseling, and lifestyle recommendations to enhance the mind-body connection. Although Dr. Galina is trained in general medicine and cares for people of all ages, genders, and for many conditions, her special interests include weight loss, women’s health, holistic dermatology, and pediatrics.
Naturopathic Medicine
Naturopathic Medicine is a system of health care that focuses on the use of natural therapeutics to promote health and address the root causes of illness and imbalance rather than covering up symptoms. This distinctive field of medicine has a primary focus on the prevention of chronic disease, to allow the healing power of nature transform the body and mind towards greater health and vitality. Naturopathic Doctors (NDs) seek to restore and maintain optimum health in their patients by emphasizing nature’s inherent self-healing processes via a combination of conventional and holistic fields of medicine, which in turn leads to an integrative and individualized therapeutic approach. NDs combine the wisdom of nature with the rigors of modern science.
Naturopathic Doctors complete four years of medical school with the first two years focused on the basic sciences, similar to traditional medical school programs and the final two years devoted to studying and practicing natural therapeutics in a clinical setting. After graduating, the training received in Naturopathic medical school enables NDs to provide a wide range of natural therapeutics and includes all aspects of family and primary care medicine, from pediatrics to geriatrics, as well as a full range of natural modalities.
The Six Principles of Naturopathic Medicine
1. First Do No Harm [primum non nocere] Utilize the most natural, least invasive and least toxic therapies.
2. The Healing Power of Nature [vis medicatrix naturae] Trust in the body’s inherent wisdom to heal itself.
3. Identify and Treat the Cause [tolle causam] Look beyond the symptoms to the underlying cause.
4. Treat the Whole Person [tolle totum] View the body as an integrated whole in all its physical and spiritual dimensions.
5. The Doctor as Teacher [docere] Educate patients in the steps to achieving and maintaining health.
6. Prevention is the Best Cure Focus on overall health, wellness and disease prevention.
Weight Loss and Detoxification
It is no secret that a good diet and an exercise plan are the two key components of achieving weight loss. Yet many people just don’t seem to get their desired results. This is where Dr. Galina comes in. As a Naturopathic Doctor, she understands that every person is unique and what might work for one does not necessarily work for another. With the proper combination of a suitable diet, good exercise routine, and supplementation, together you can achieve your weight loss goals.
There are various approaches to weight loss and Dr. Galina will tailor your plan specific to your needs. No two people are the same, so why should your journey to weight loss be. Successful weight loss always starts with proper nutrition and exercise and Dr. Galina will teach you what you need to know in both of these areas. In addition she may recommend detoxification protocols, specific weight loss plans which may include meal plans, shakes, and supplements.
If you are not looking to lose weight but just to detoxify your body, Dr. Galina can help you achieve that. Through a combination of certain foods, supplements, cleanses, and lifestyle changes, you can detoxify your body and learn how to keep it clean.
Nutrition and Health Counseling
Whether you need help maintaining your already healthy lifestyle or are looking to make changes in your life, Dr. Galina can help. She can help you identify, set and achieve goals that will enable you to live healthfully and mindfully by eating a proper diet, creating an effective exercise plan, and avoiding environmental risk factors.
We are constantly bombarded by the latest breakthroughs in health and wellness but how can you know what is good for you and what is just the latest fad? In recent years, our culture has become more focused on green living, organic food, new exercise innovations, and not to mention the constant reinvention of “miracle” diets, shakes and supplements. If you are interested in improving your life by properly making the necessary changes and if you believe that getting healthy is not just the latest temporary trend but a way of life, then Dr. Galina can break it all down for you. She can teach you how to implement nutrition and lifestyle changes that will put you on the path to healthful living.
Holistic Dermatology
Dr. Galina, our Naturopathic Doctor can provide you with the right tools to heal your skin from the inside out. Conditions include: Acne, Dry Skin, Rashes, Eczema, Psoriasis, Hives, and many other dermatological issues
Your skin is the largest organ of elimination – acting as a barrier, protecting you from the elements and housing your organs. By taking good care of your skin you improve your overall health, not just your appearance.Your skin is the largest organ of elimination – acting as a barrier, protecting you from the elements and housing your organs. By taking good care of your skin you improve your overall health, not just your appearance.
