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Dr. Ladouceur has more than 15 years of clinical experience in both acute and ambulatory settings. He received a B.A. degree in Biochemistry at New York University, and received his M.D. from Columbia University. After medical school he moved to Los Angeles and trained at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles in Neurosurgery. He has advanced training in aesthetic medicine with a special interest in neuromodulators (BOTOX, DYSPORT) and dermal fillers.

Dr Bahadorani received her doctorate from Loma Linda University, School of Public Health. She holds a master’s degree in biomedical science from Midwestern University, College of Health Sciences in Phoenix, Arizona. Her strong background in biomedical sciences, coupled with her education and experience in public health provides a unique expertise in understanding pathways of disease, and knowing the strategic systems, models and interventions to prevent them. She is a certified health education specialist and a certified health and wellness coach providing consultation for wellness programs. Her work in public health is focused on lifestyle medicine with integrative approaches to disease prevention and health promotion. Her latest public health research study was an integrative intervention for stress reduction of a significantly distressed population. Results demonstrated improved health outcomes compared to two control groups. The study has been accepted for oral presentations at national and international professional health conferences such as the American Public Health Association, the International Congress of Behavioral Medicine, the International Qualitative Health Research Conference, the American Psychology Association, and the World Congress of Psychotherapy at UNESCO in Paris.

Education and Background

• Doctorate in Public Health from Loma Linda University
• Master’s in Biomedical Sciences from Midwestern University
• Bachelor of Art in Honors English from California State University, Northridge
• Certified Health and Wellness Coach
• Certified Health Education Specialist

Work Experience & Specialization

Lifestyle Health Behavior Specialist and Wellness Expert implementing programs that inspire, motivate, and engage adult participants. The programs are whole person approaches to health promotion and not just focused on physical fitness or diet. Participants will gain the confidence and self-efficacy to implement the acquired skills in their life.

• Health and Wellness Coaching and Health Education on
• Lifestyle interventions on health promotion and burnout prevention.
• Chronic disease prevention and management.
• Improving sleep quality.
• Effects of nutrition on stress reduction. 
• Nutrition: including guidelines for grocery shopping, food storage and healthy meal preparation.
• Guided relaxation sessions.

Practice Updates

• I do not provide treatments. My work is focused to improve health by offering evidence-based programs in lifestyle medicine that promotes optimal health and wellness.
• Chair of the Wellness Center for the Integrative, Complementary, Traditional Heath Practices Section for the American Public Health Association Conference.
• Presenting at the Western Psychological Conference in San Francisco and the 32nd International Conference of Psychology in Prague.

About the Practice

Suzan Starler, DC, Cert. MDT, is a board-licensed chiropractor who provides comprehensive holistic care at her private practice, Dr. Suzan Starler Investigative Nutrition, in the upscale Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. As a functional medicine practitioner, she combines her experience and expansive knowledge to help her patients finally understand what’s happening in their bodies and the steps they can take to actively support their own health and healing.

After completing her Bachelor of Science in human biology at the University of Los Angeles, California (UCLA) in Los Angeles, California, Dr. Starler earned her Doctor of Chiropractic at Southern California University of Health Sciences (formally known as the Los Angeles Chiropractic College) in Whittier, California.

Since earning her Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr. Starler has expanded her knowledge, completing post-graduate work at the McKenzie Institute International® and the Institute for Functional Medicine®. Some of her coursework includes clinical nutrition and diversified technique, nutritional management of underlying causes of chronic disease, and breaking the complex web of leaky gut.

Dedicated to her profession, Dr. Starler is certified in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy® (MDT) by McKenzie Institute International and has advanced clinical training in Nutrition Response Testing® and Quantum Neurology®. She’s also a professional member of the American Chiropractic Association, McKenzie Institute International, Santa Monica Professionals, Holistic Chamber of Commerce, Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce, and West Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce.

When it comes to health and wellness, Dr. Starler tells her patients there is always hope and healing takes time, consistency, and self-discipline.

Noelle Reid, MD, is a board-certified family medicine physician and the medical director of Trinity Health and Wellness Medical Group, located in Culver City, California.

Dr. Reid completed her medical school training at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine (one of the top 10 medical schools in the nation by the U.S. News & World Report) and her residency at Harbor UCLA Medical Center.

She is a native of Chicago and, prior to medical school, served as a health administrative intern at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services – MidWest division. She worked as a patient advocate at Evanston Northwestern Hospital through the Institute for Diversity and after graduating, Cum Laude, from Spelman College, joined AmeriCorps/”I Have A Dream” Foundation®. There she worked in Los Angeles coordinating after-school programs that aided in tutoring and instructing elementary students in reading, math, science, and dance. Dr. Reid has brought her passion for 

Before pursuing her medical degree, Dr. Reid was a trained dancer. She knows the importance of healing through a holistic approach by focusing on all elements of the individual body, mind, and spirit as each element affects the other.

Dr. Reid bridged her love for dance through the practice of Yoga and Pilates. As a certified yoga instructor, she has made Yoga and movement a focal point in her practice.

Dr. Reid is a wife and mother of a beautiful little girl who dreams of becoming a “triple threat” performer one day. In her spare time, Dr. Reid makes contributions to wellness publications and blogs. Some of the periodicals she has contributed to include Martha Stewart Living, Shape Magazine, Huffington Post, LA Magazine, First for Women magazine, and Isitallergyblog.com. Dr. Reid has also been a medical contributor for ABC/ Good Morning America, Fox Soul TV,  featured on Good Day LA/ Fox 11, “The Doctors” show, and the Creator/Host for "The Wellness Factor" - a Podcast series. 

Board-certified Family Medicine physician Jeremy Whiting, DO, provides premium functional and integrative medical care with a personal touch at Integrative Medicine Inc At the Los Angeles County office in Santa Monica, California, Dr. Whiting helps patients look and feel their best, guiding them to attain optimal quality of life throughout a long lifespan.

Dr. Whiting earned his medical degree at Lincoln Memorial University - DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine in Harrogate, Tennessee. He earned his master of science degree in integrative medicine at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. He’s currently serving as an officer in the United States Air Force Reserve.

As an integrative medicine specialist, Dr. Whiting combines traditional and alternative approaches to help patients enjoy holistic whole-person wellness. 

He uses a functional medicine approach, with comprehensive testing, to help patients find the root cause of their health problems and uncover hidden issues like heavy metal toxicity, allergens, hormone imbalance, and poor gut health.  

Then, Dr. Whiting supports patients on a healthy journey to remove harmful substances and add beneficial ones using natural means like individualized nutrition plans and pharmaceutical-grade supplements. He also prescribes medication where needed.

Dr. Whiting is currently accepting new patients at Integrative Medicine Inc Schedule an appointment online or call the office to start your wellness journey today.