Dr. Elliot Berlin - Prenatal Chiropractor
Founder: Berlin Wellness Group

Since his early days of Chiropractic ten years ago, Dr. Berlin has established himself as an innovative out-of-the-box thinker seeking and discovering natural solutions for some of the most difficult and mystifying ailments that people suffer with.  His persistent exploration has led him to focus on symptoms caused by the body’s natural response to internal stress.  In developing techniques to reverse the harmful effects of this nerve tension, he has successfully helped hundreds of people overcome the most difficult cases of female infertility, migraine headache, chronic fatigue, chronic neck or back pain, irritable bowel, panic attacks, insomnia, and fibromyalgia.  The success of his alternative infertility program led to the need for a comprehensive prenatal and postpartum care program.  He has become so specialized in prenatal wellness care that upwards of 80% of his patients are now pre or postnatal.  Dr. Berlin is a member of the American Pregnancy Association, Hollistic Pediatric Association, International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, Doulas Association of Southern California, California Association of Midwives, American Chiropractic Association, and California Chiropractic Association.

Dr. Alyssa Berlin, Psy.D - Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Alyssa Berlin is a prenatal and postpartum clinical psychologist. Dr. Berlin works specifically with women and their partners on issues such as anxiousness and emotional fluctuation during pregnancy, postpartum blues and depression, and the complex issues that can arise between and around new and expectant parents.

Preventatively, Dr. Berlin offers the internationally acclaimed Bringing Baby Home workshop once a month, which utilizes a series of exercises and discussions aimed at helping new parents avoid the typical pitfalls and relationship discord that can often accompany the birth of a new baby.

You can read Dr. Alyssa's blog on the Huffington Post where she contributes to PBS's 'This Emotional Life" project.  

Dr. Berlin received her doctorate at Argosy University in Atlanta, GA, went on to become a certified Gottman educator and is a member of the American Psychological Association. Dr. Alyssa and her husband, prenatal chiropractor Dr. Elliot Berlin live in Los Angeles and are the proud parents of four amazing children.

Jason Starr, L.Ac. - Chinese Medicine

Jason is a licensed acupuncturist and herbologist who has been a physician at this practice for several years.   He received his BS in Environmental Chemistry from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, before receiving his MS in Oriental Medicine from Emperor’s College in Santa Monica, CA. He has received extensive training in Pre natal care, Fertility, Gynecology, and pain management.  Jason has helped many expectant mothers with a vast array of discomforts throughout their pregnancy.  He specializes in helping his prenatal patients have the easiest and most natural possible birth. 

Jason is committed to integrating all disciplines of medicine to better benefit the patient's health. He uses traditional Chinese medicine to correct imbalances within the body, while much of his treatment focuses on overall wellness and stress relief. He places a great importance on educating his patients about the process of acupuncture and the benefits of herbal remedies, and he offers advice regarding diet and exercise in order to quicken recovery time and to improve general health. With over five years of experience, Jason’s treatment combines knowledge, logic, intuition and skill.

Shayna Reid, Cranial Sacral Therapist

Shayna Reid is a graduate of the Milne Institute and certified practitioner of craniosacral work.  She specializes in and is passionate about working with infants and prenatal and postnatal women.  In addition to craniosacral work, Shayna is trained in Pregnancy Massage, Shiatsu, Deep Tissue and Swedish.  She is a Certified Forrest Yoga instructor, and offers individualized Prenatal and Post Natal Yoga sessions at our facility.

Lokelani Isaacs, Massage Therapist

Lokelani Isaacs is a graduate of the Massage program at the Institute of Psycho-structural Balancing (IPSB). As a young girl, Lokelani spent countless hours with her Hawaiian family, giving and receiving Lomi-Lomi massage as a cultural practice. Through her mother, sister and aunts, massage was taught to her as an exchange of touch, comfort and healing. Today she brings that sacred culture and education to Berlin Wellness Group, together with Swedish and deep tissue massage and acupressure for pregnancy, postpartum and general clientele.

Gina Edwards received her certification through UCLA School of Nursing in 2002. Since then she has had the opportunity to help countless numbers of families solve their breastfeeding problems.  Gina also teaches breastfeeding classes to expectant mothers. Having nursed three children herself, she is understanding and sensitive to the complexity of the breastfeeding relationship. She believes that each mother and baby deserve to be given the utmost in compassion and respect while overcoming any breastfeeding challenge. Early intervention is the key to comfort and success! To discuss any questions regarding breastfeeding and to set up an appointment, call Gina at the office at (323) 549-0070. Gina is now offering free breastfeeding classes in the office, and also provides a full line of Medela pumps and nursing products

Gina Osher, Twin Coach

Gina Osher is The Twin Coach.  She is a proud mother of boy/girl twins who has spent the years since her children?s birth counseling, advising and supporting other mothers on everything from preparing for a twin birth to understanding the subtle differences involved in raising twins.

Formerly a Reiki Master and holistic health practitioner with certifications in numerous modalities including Polarity Therapy and Reflexology, Gina brings a rare blend of skilled listening, compassion and insight to her coaching sessions.

With a wealth of resources, information, advice and life experience, Gina will uniquely tailor her sessions for both men and women.  By the time your twins are born you will feel confident, prepared and excited to meet them. If your twins are already here, we can offer support and guidance as the need arises.  There is nothing quite like being a parent to twins, and only someone who?s been there truly knows what you will go through, what you can expect and what you will need.  The Twin Coach is that someone.

Dr. Valerie Barsom, DC - Prenatal and Pediatric Chiropractor

Dr. Valerie Barsom received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of California, Irvine in 2002.   She wanted to do something in the health care field to aid people in living healthy lives physically, emotionally, and mentally. After she graduated, she worked for four years, with one of her jobs being immersed in the world of infertility, fertility, and pregnancy. It was here that ignited her spark and passion for working with prenatal, pregnant, and postpartum women. Dr. Barsom wanted to work in this field, yet wanted to get her patients to a state of optimal health through more holistic treatment and way of life. It was then that she chose chiropractic. Dr. Barsom received her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Southern California University of Health Sciences. While in school, she sought out a chiropractor that focused on prenatal and postpartum care, and it was then she discovered Dr. Berlin and Berlin Wellness Group. She received extra training while in school from Dr. Berlin, by shadowing him and gaining a wealth of knowledge and training in prenatal care. It is now Dr. Barsom's greatest honor and pleasure to begin more extensive training and working alongside Dr. Berlin to offer the best prenatal and postpartum chiropractic care available. Together, Dr.'s Barsom and Berlin are opening an office in the beginning of 2011 where Dr. Barsom will be working, providing prenatal and pediatric chiropractic care to the Orange County area.

Dr. Britt Patton, D.C. received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2004.  She then worked in emergency medicine as an EMT for two years before returning to school in California at  Southern California University of Health Sciences