Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Kaylah (Kay) Gonzales is a locally born and raised Certified Physician Assistant providing primary care services to her local county she grew up loving. She began her journey in medicine at the young age of 17 when she enlisted in the United States Army as a Combat Medic. She dedicated 7 years of service to helping those in uniform. She spent 31 months of her career assisting the needs of the ongoing wars of the middle east. The US military offered her one-of-a-kind education and experience and with that motivated her to expand her career in medicine. So, upon her exit of the US Army Kay applied to Stanford School of Medicine's Primary Care Associate Program where she began her career serving as a Certified Physician Assistant. Since then, she has enriched her Stanford education with continuing education and applying new and advancing integrative medicine techniques to not just improve her patients’ outcomes but to increase their quality of life.
Kay believes in a team effort with her patients in managing their care, so they always feel they are a part of their plan. Aside from primary care services kay has widened her skills in the community to offer a variety of solutions for patients to include addiction medicine, aesthetics practices, hormone optimization and weight loss management. When Kay is not practicing medicine, she is enjoying her time with family friends husband and dogs. Theo, Gigi, Noodle and Rage.
Dr. Jerry Neria MD, MPH is well trained with an extensive history and passion for health promotion and lifestyle medicine. Dr. Neria is a firm believer in the power of lifestyle changes over a prescription.
Dr. Neria's passion for diet and lifestyle stemmed from his history as a competitive teenage bodybuilder. He began serving his patients as a personal trainer while obtaining a degree in Kinesiology at the University of Southern California. From there he went on to incorporate nutrition as he began Need2Train LLC, for solo and group personal training along with co-founding the nutrition store, CarbZero. He obtained his Master's degree in Public Health Nutrition, from Loma Linda University. After completing medical school, Dr. Neria returned to Loma Linda to complete his residency training in rural and Family Medicine.
After completing residency, Dr. Neria became a full-time hospitalist and Family Medicine Residency faculty member for over 5 years. He led the residency as the Program Director of the Hanford Family medicine Program and moved on to help found the Tulare Family Medicine Residency Program. Dr. Neria still maintains an interest in education and teaching future doctors.
He is currently serving Living Water Clinic patients at all the clinic sites and maintains an interest in lifestyle medicine, weight loss and obesity medicine, sports nutrition, and hormone replacement.
Dr. Neria considers himself blessed and privileged to share God's love through medicine, alongside his wife, Dr. Angelina Neria.
Combining highly trained and experienced practitioners, a community-focused approach, and compassionate, patient-centered care, Living Water Community Health and Wellness Clinic, also called Living Water Clinic – Clínica Agua Viva, is a trusted faith-based family medicine practice, patient-centered medical home, and parachurch. With four convenient locations in Porterville, Lindsay, Woodlake, and Visalia, California, along with a mobile clinic serving the surrounding areas, Living Water Clinic makes it easy for patients to access the medical care they need, including urgent care and telemedicine services.
Our clinics are dedicated to providing a full spectrum of family medicine and specialty services to help individuals and families live healthier, fuller lives. In addition to primary care, we proudly offer optometry, dental care, and chiropractic services at our Lindsay and Woodlake locations. Our Lindsay site also provides expanded specialty care, including OB-GYN, podiatry, mental health counseling, and other in-house services to meet the unique needs of our community. Patients count on us for diabetes management, workers’ compensation treatment, asthma diagnosis and management, weight loss services, heart health and cardiology care, pediatrics, gynecology, preventive medicine, minor surgeries, sports medicine services, dermatology, remote patient monitoring and more.
Leslee Heuer, MS, FNP-C, is a valued and trusted certified family nurse practitioner at Living Water Community Health and Wellness Clinic, serving Porterville, Lindsay, and Visalia, California. She specializes in diagnosing and treating a wide range of chronic and acute health concerns that affect children and adults. Mrs. Heuer attended California State University, Fresno, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Health Administration. Throughout the nursing program, Mrs. Heuer remained dedicated to her studies, earning the distinction of graduating cum laude. In addition, Mrs. Heuer was a member of the Golden Key Honor Society, Phi Kappa Phi, and Sigma Theta Tau.
After gaining experience working in several different hospital settings as a nurse, Mrs. Heuer decided to continue her education. She attended the University of Phoenix, where she earned her Master of Science in Nursing in 2009. Since then, she has worked as a nurse practitioner in several clinics throughout the San Joaquin Valley before joining the team at Living Water Community Health and Wellness Clinic.
Mrs. Heuer is a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners as well as the Council for Affordable Quality Healthcare.
Nurse Practitioner Michele Millan-Patterson, AGNP-C, welcomes new patients at Living Water Clinic’s Visalia and Porterville locations.
A Central Valley native, she was born and raised in Lindsay, California. After earning a Bachelor of Social Work at Fresno State, she developed community programs—from Latino mental health services to hospital outreach. Working closely with patients and families inspired her to provide care at the bedside.
She returned to school at College of the Sequoias to become a Registered Nurse. She gained experience in critical-care settings, including the ICU, cardiac ICU, emergency department, and medical-surgical units. She also learned clinic administration, but her passion remained direct patient care. That calling led her to complete Nurse Practitioner training and earn board certification as an Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGNP-C).
Michele provides comprehensive primary care for adults and seniors. Her services include wellness exams, routine checkups, and chronic condition management for diabetes and hypertension. She offers preventive care such as immunizations and screening tests, women’s health and family planning support, and acute care for minor injuries and sudden illness. She collaborates with specialists, health educators, and community resources to provide whole-person support.
In every visit, Michele listens carefully, explains recommendations in clear terms, and involves each patient in decision-making. She respects that patients are experts on their own lives. Her role is to guide, educate, and support so that each person feels confident in their health.
Outside the clinic, she enjoys traveling with her husband and two sons, lifting weights, gardening, sewing, reading, and hosting friends for home-cooked meals. Staying active and curious helps her bring energy and empathy to every patient visit.
Michele looks forward to meeting new patients and supporting their health and well-being at Living Water Clinic in Visalia or Porterville.
Mario A. Ochoa, MD, is a family medicine, pediatrics, and adult medicine physician practicing at Living Water Community Health and Wellness Clinic in Woodlake, California.
Dr. Ochoa was born and raised in Ixtlán del Río, Nayarit, Mexico. He joined Living Water Clinic in January 2023, bringing over 35 years of experience in the medical field. His guiding philosophy is that "Physicians should treat the patient, not just the diagnosis."
Dr. Ochoa's commitment to family medicine is rooted in his belief that it serves as the cornerstone of comprehensive medical care. He studied at the University of Guadalajara Faculty of Medicine, specializing in family medicine.
After completing his education, Dr. Ochoa embarked on a career in healthcare, focusing on Family Medicine. He places great emphasis on nurturing strong relationships with both families and the community at large.
Dr. Ochoa aims to provide the highest quality care with empathy and a sense of humor. His faith gives him strength, compassion, and a sense of purpose, which helps him stay dedicated to patient-centered care. Known for his humility and unwavering moral principles, Dr. Ochoa treats his patients with the same warmth and compassion he would offer to his own family. This approach fosters highly personalized and meaningful connections with his patients.
Dr. Ochoa offers excellent and friendly medical services, specializing in family medicine. He speaks both English and Spanish, making it easier to communicate with a diverse range of patients.
Outside of work, Dr. Ochoa is a devoted husband and father. He values his family time and always puts his family first.
“Great efficient health care from Alma at the front desk to Destiny's beautiful smile the sincere ear of Dr Ochoa listening to your concerns the serious yet humorous Dr Molina and the healing hands of Dr Lopez been here awhile through the old management now a faith based leadership it's a win win for me”
