Orange Coast Health 2018

YOUR ORANGE COUNTY WELLNESS RESOURCE

TOP DOCTORS The 504 best physicians in O.C.

NUTRITION O.C.’s best juice bars and places to eat clean

FITNESS On the sand, in the gym, and in the air

Advancing Healthcare for Orange County UCI Health, as Orange County’s only academic medical center and health system, is uniquely qualified to provide exceptional care, said Richard J. Gannotta, who was named chief executive officer of the health system in June.

“We deliver advanced medical and surgical care for the most complex conditions, as well as provide access to leading clinical trials and services that simply aren’t available at most community hospitals,” Gannotta said.

Not only do UCI Health physicians practice and teach the latest in medical diagnosis and treatment, many are pioneering researchers whose discoveries set standards of care.

“UCI Health and UC Irvine Medical Center are powered by an exemplary research university, the University of California, Irvine, and the UCI School of Medicine, relationships that make us qualitatively and quantitatively different than any other institution delivering healthcare in Orange County,” Gannotta said.

Moreover, UC Irvine Medical Center has been named among the nation’s best hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 17 consecutive years. It is home to Orange County’s only Level I trauma center, its only regional burn center and the county’s only National Cancer Institute-designated institution, the Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center.

UCI Health physicians bring that clinical excellence to health centers across Orange County, a system that is continuing to grow with a Newport Beach complex opening in August 2018. This latest example, UCI Health Newport — Birch Street, located near John Wayne Airport and Upper Newport Bay, offers urology care, executive health assessments, behavioral health services and evaluations for sleep disorders.

“These unique programs address our patients’ need for clinical expertise and leading-edge technology in an easily accessible location,” Gannotta said.

Renowned UCI Health urologists at the Birch Street location are specialists in kidney stones, men’s and women’s urologic health, sexual dysfunction, urologic oncology and general urology.

Richard Gannotta, CEO, UCI Health

The behavioral health team offers group and private sessions for depression, anxiety, stress, ADHD, postpartum depression and other conditions. The sleep medicine team treats sleep apnea, chronic insomnia, circadian rhythm disorders and a variety of sleep issues including shift work and jet lag.

And the Executive Health Program provides personalized examinations by highly trained physicians to business executives and health-conscious people who seek tailored assessments and concierge-style care.

More is on the horizon, the CEO promised, with plans for expanded access to more health services — including primary care (family and internal medicine) and urgent care.

In today’s fast-evolving healthcare landscape, consumers want timely access to high-quality, cost-effective primary and specialty services. “It is imperative that we deliver those services in new and innovative ways, and at convenient locations in the communities we serve,” Gannotta said.

Gannotta joined UCI Health as chief operating officer in March 2017. The new CEO previously served as senior vice president of hospitals at New York’s NYC Health + Hospitals, the nation’s largest public healthcare system. Before that, he was president at Chicago’s Northwestern Memorial Hospital and North Carolina’s Duke Raleigh Hospital and WakeMed Health and Hospitals.

His long history with academic medical centers has given him a deep appreciation for the responsibility such institutions have to serve their communities, delivering world-class care as well as advancing science, education and discovery.

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EDITOR’S LET TER V I TA L S O.C. fitness instructor demonstrates Les Mills' Bodyflow.

FA S H I O N A N D FITNESS Local brands to wear while working out B AT T L I N G THE AG E S Skincare tips for every stage of life S TAYC AT I O N S FOR WELLNESS O.C. spas that will help you relax and unwind

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AERIAL YOGA The owner of Spectra Yoga in Costa Mesa, on finding balance

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O.C . H E A LT H EVENTS 20 can't-miss events to keep you healthy

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EPIC OUTDOORS Try these adventures to take your fitness routine beyond the gym.

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NUTRITION Our favorite fruit bowls in Orange County

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T H E 4 0 -Y E A R - O L D VEGAN Newport Beach cookbook author talks about embracing a plant-based diet.

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DETOX JUICES Our picks for juicing in O.C.

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FIT FOREVER Crossfit trainer attracts a unique clientele.

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THE BREAKDOWN Deconstructing Lido Bott le Works' cauliflower salad

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E AT I N G C L E A N Readers' favorite nutritious eateries

T H E 7-7-7 F E AT O.C. man accomplishes seven marathons on seven continents in seven days.

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E S S AY A writer finds her strength in more ways than one.

TOP DOCTORS This year's list of O.C.'s best medical professionals

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PICTURE OF SUCCESS How this Zumba instructor relates to his students

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B R E AT H OF POWER Mindfulness classes help reduce stress and improve lives.

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s we put together this debut issue of Orange Coast Health, I reflected on the importance of well-being.

Wellness has been a core value for most of my adult life—I’ve taught fitness classes, supervised health reporters, attended multiple conferences regarding nutrition and self-care, and generally put a high priority on life balance.

How ironic then, that just as we were going into production for this issue, I dislocated my elbow (inline skating). There’s nothing like being unable to use your dominant arm for four weeks for some fresh perspective. The attention-grabbing brace I wore elicited plenty of sympathetic comments from friends and strangers alike. There was lots of bonding with other injured people—one guest at a neighbor’s party had two fractured wrists. I marveled at the generosity offered when a recent acquaintance cut my steak, an usher picked up the program I’d just dropped, my kids helped fasten my jewelry, and doors were opened as soon as I approached. It took extra brainpower to do basic things like brushing my teeth left-handed. But mostly I was desperate to get back to my workouts, so I could adjust my mental state and get sweaty.

That’s what you’ll find in this magazine— plenty of ideas to rev up your fitness, readjust your perspective, rejuvenate your body and mind, and refresh your palate for better eating, plus professionals who can help and neighbors to motivate you. All right here in Orange County.

After a month of good physical therapy and being (sort of ) patient, I’m back to about 90 percent and feeling tremendously grateful for a fast recovery. I can’t wait to return to my dance classes and try aerial yoga and other workouts we highlight here. And I plan to savor every two-armed hug from now on.

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A HEALTHIER, HAPPIER COMMUNITY OWES YOU ITS GRATITUDE. We would like to congratulate Ramin Zolfagari, M.D. for 2018 OCMA Physician of the Year.

You’re a pillar of our healthy community that, thanks to you, is thriving more and more each day. Kaiser Permanente would like to offer our heartfelt congratulations for your honor.

Learn more at kp.org.

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MICHELLE ESTRADA

The Orange Countybased fitness instructor describes Les Mills' Bodyflow.

What is Bodyflow?

A combination of yoga, Pilates, and tai chi. It's a good program that is just challenging enough.

What benefits do you get from it?

A lot more mobility and calm. Bodyflow is the program I did for myself.

I didn't get sponsored. I paid for my certification.

Why did you choose this workout?

I was not at a good point in my life. I decided to stop, slow down, and find something to center me. This program did that for me.

Is twice a week enough?

I'd love to do more. The students eat it up. People really feel successful after three weeks.

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SKIN CARE

BATTLING THE AGES Local experts provide tips for keeping your skin healthy, in every decade. by Roy M. Wallack

Two Orange County dermatologists give their best nonsurgical advice for optimal skin care. Dr. Neda Mehr is the medical director for Pure Dermatology and Cosmetic Center in Newport Beach, and Dr. Lenore Sikorski is the founder of Natural Image OC in Laguna Niguel.

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IN YOUR 20s The challenges: Acne, melanoma, and “angry” wrinkles Skin damage accumulates throughout your life, so the most important tip for people is to limit exposure to sunshine. Too much sun is the main cause of aging because it stirs up the production of free radicals, turning today’s acne into tomorrow’s acne scars, causing broken capillaries and

Solutions: Nonclogging 30-plus SPF sunscreen, sunglasses, hats, Retinol, and Botox While sunscreen is a must, acneprone folks should choose wisely.

The majority of sunscreens clog pores, Mehr says. She recommends one that won’t: ELTA MD UV Clear SPF 46.

Available over the counter, it’s made with willow bark extract, which contains a derivative of salicylic acid, an exfoliant to remove the uppermost dead skin cells.

Sikorski recommends creams with Retinol, a chemical compound that the skin converts to vitamin A, which many studies have found promotes skin-building and is effective at treating acne, reducing the appearance of fine lines, and preventing discoloration. It works by increasing cell turnover, spiking collagen and elastin production, fading hyperpigmentation, and keeping skin hydrated.

Although wrinkles are not a major issue in the 20s, targeted Botox can be used to slow the development of the harsh vertical wrinkles between the eyebrows. But Mehr says to leave crow’s feet alone at this point. “Those are your ‘happy lines’ around the eyes.

They show up faster in animated, expressive people, indicating that you live a happy life and smile a lot. Keep those. Botox them too much and they can change your smile.”

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brown spots, and even leading to melanoma, the most common cancer killer for women in their 20s.

Mehr says her advice is universal.

“Even if you come in for an acne breakout—a huge and unexpected problem for women in their 20s, due to hormonal changes and birth control—I’ll give you a lecture on sun exposure.”

There are ways to be safe in the sun.

“Ten to 20 minutes of peak-hour sun exposure is good for you, as it enables the skin cells to convert vitamin D to its active form,” Sikorski says. “But don’t go to a soccer game without sunglasses, a hat, or an umbrella.”

IN YOUR 30s The challenges: Slowed skin renewal, wrinkles, collagen breakdown Skin begins to show wrinkling, brown spots, and even some sagging—all effects of long-term exposure to sun and pollution, hormonal changes, and slowing skin-cell turnover (cells are replaced every 40 days instead of every 20 to 30 days).

Solutions: Add glycolic acid, antioxidant cream, and collagen PIN with PRP to your routine Mehr advises a two-step process: maintenance to stop damage, and treatment to reverse damage. Step one begins with sunscreen and an antioxidant cream to stop skin aging and collagen breakdown; then glycolic acid pads and a prescription strength retinoid, which respectively exfoliate dead skin and stimulate collagen production.

Step two rebuilds skin by using collagen percutaneous induction needling (PIN) with PRP—platelet-rich plasma. Plasma from the patient’s blood is loaded with natural growth factors. Similar to plowing fields and fertilizing crops, the technique uses lasers and needling to insert tiny holes into the skin. The body sees these as injuries, prepares for healing, and welcomes the PRP, which is poured into the skin channels. Mehr calls it “putting its own Miracle Grow on your face.”

Mehr uses PRP treatment for face and neck rejuvenation, especially undereye dark-circle elimination, for those in their 30s.

IN YOUR 40s The challenges: Wrinkles, dull skin, dark spots People this age have a top layer of clogged, wrinkled, spotted skin, a leg-

acy of decreased cell turnover, collagen breakdown, and sun exposure.

Solutions: Chemical peels, laser resurfacing, intense pulsed light treatment Skin treatment in your 40s starts with topical lotions and graduates to top-layer skin removal. Mehr starts with three topical items: a double medical-grade sunscreen; a prescription brightening cream with vitamin C and kojic acid (a skin-lightening agent that inhibits melanin production); and exfoliation.

For more pronounced lines and spots, dermatologists typically move on to chemical peels (acid on the face) and photorejuvenation techniques such as laser resurfacing and IPL (intense pulsed light), which remove the top layer of skin. “Even with the light peels, there is a burning sensation, temporary discoloration, and up to a month recovery,” Sikorski says.

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from once annually for those in their 30s and 40s), heavy-duty moisturizers, and Retinol.

Several nonsurgical techniques can help tighten sagging skin and zap acne scars and wrinkles, Sikorski says. Microneedling—a relatively new 30-minute treatment that uses a

The challenges: Sagging, drying skin, in addition to previous issues Keeping skin moist and tight is a challenge for postmenopausal women.

The lack of estrogen means lesser function in the glands that secrete sebum, an oily, waxy lubricant. Skin and hair lose their sheen and collagen breaks down.

pen with a pulsating, 36-needle tip that stimulates collagen by provoking healing—is done in three or four 30-minute sessions over several months. Sikorski also offers ultrasound treatments that use sound waves to bring heat to the skin, which helps to tighten it and stimulate collagen regeneration.

Can I eat better for better skin?

Dr. Neda Mehr ranks an anti-inflammatory/anti-oxidant diet as twice as important as exercise for good skin. A good diet has two rules: Avoid sugar and increase antioxidant-rich foods. Sugar is highly inflammatory, so avoid desserts, extra cream in your coffee, and grains such as rice and bread, which are made of simple carbs that digest like sugar. Also, switch to almond milk.

To add food high in antioxidants, turn to leafy greens, broccoli, kale, wild-caught salmon, avocado, pineapples, cherries, and bok choy. Add three or four supplements, including fish oil, probiotics—which restore good bacteria— and niacinamide, a B3 vitamin that reverses oxidation and has been shown to decrease the risk of skin cancer.

Solutions: Powerful moisturizers, microneedling To supplement falling oil production in the skin, Mehr recommends increasing PRP treatments to three per year (up

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SPA STAYCATIONS These O.C. resorts will help you relax and restore without the hassle of travel. by Alan Gibbons

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o bags to pack, security lines to clear, or out-of-office messages to set. When it’s time to rejuvenate, Orange County residents need only spend a day at the world-class spas and resorts in our backyard. Turn off your phone and ignore the world while you reset your mind and invigorate your body. Whether you want a day of pampering, a day of fitness, or a simple treatment and a serene meal with a friend, you’ll find it along our coastline. As out-of-towners depart when summer ends, take advantage of the quiet weekdays—and potential discounts—at any of these spas.

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Give yourself over to the staff here, each of whom is supremely welcoming and attentive without being cloying. Worries fall away as you step into the vast saltwater whirlpool, herbal steam room, or sauna in the Acqua Colonnades.

Bring workout shoes to participate in the fitness classes including yoga or strength training, or to partake in the daily GUIDED BEACH WALK at Crystal Cove.

Any treatment includes access to the five-star spa, so whether you only want a manicure ($50)

or you seek the rejuvenating powers of the scrub-wrapmassage combination that is the 80-minute COASTAL RENEWAL ($265), you’ll also enjoy the full amenities. NATURA’S DIAMOND EXPERIENCE FACIAL ($325) delivers 80 minutes of relaxation and the glowing, youthful skin seen only in makeup ads. For VIP treatment, consider the DAY OF WELLNESS CUSTOM PACK AGE

($970): Start with a 7 a.m. workout, ABOVE The Balinese vibe extends to the couples room at Aarna Spa in Huntington Beach.

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system. Be sure to leave time to luxuriate in the outdoor Art of Spa area, which includes eucalyptus steam rooms, redwood saunas, a whirlpool with a small waterfall, a COLD DIP plunge where the water is 52 degrees, and outdoor showers that evoke the tropics.

Top it off with lunch from the Be Well by Kelly menu at Mosaic Bar & Grille featuring delicious, healthy options ($16 to $24).

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The DIAMOND BRIGHTENING FACIAL ($260 or $275) targets imperfections to leave you refreshed and glowing. Or go all out with a TRIO OF SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES (starting at

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Inspired by Bali, the mood here is set the minute you disappear behind the beautifully crafted Balinese door. Try the OCEAN DEVOTION 80-minute massage ($279), which uses a healing technique where the therapist’s fingers feel like tiny mallets working deep into your muscles.

This percussive approach, followed by soothing hot stones and exfoliation, delivers hurts-sogood results. If you like spa à deux, the couples room is large and luxurious, with a THERAPEUTIC BATH that can be included in your treatment (massages start at $339 per couple). There’s a private spa garden, a saltwater whirlpool, and a eucalyptus steam room.

Even the showers are special, with 13 nozzles for head-to-toe replenishment.

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The spa pool at Montage Laguna Beach is certain to ease worries.

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UP IN THE AIR The owner of Spectra Yoga in Costa Mesa, on finding balance by Terrah Starling allergies, asthma, and other health concerns prevented Aileen Pham from participating in most sports when she was a child. While attending USC, she discovered yoga and realized it was more than a workout. It helped her to improve her health and later to deal with the stress of witnessing her mom’s battle with breast cancer. “Every time I stepped onto the mat, it was just me and nobody else. I could stop and re-collect.” Now in her 13th year as an instructor, Pham leads several classes, including aerial yoga, where participants hold inverted poses.

At first I hated it. It was hot, and I had on the wrong clothes. I couldn’t quit because my aunt had paid for my first two weeks.

I studied business in college. I got a ‘real’ job after school, but sitting in a corporate office wasn’t the most fun.

Aerial yoga uses hammocks that can hold up to 4,000 pounds. But it’s not like Cirque du Soleil.

It can be challenging, but the thing that’s beautiful about aerial yoga is that you can lie and sleep inside of the hammock at the end of class. It’s like a cocoon.

It’s modified for everyone.

I want to create a community where everyone feels like they can come here.

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Ramin Zolfagari, M.D. 2018 Physician of the Year

Ramin Zolfagari, M.D. was selected as the 2018 recipient of the Orange County Medical Association Physician of the Year Award because he exemplifies the qualities outlined below.

Dr. Zolfagari is a double boardcertified pediatric anesthesiologist at Southern California Permanente Medical Group. He earned his medical degree from U.C. Irvine School of Medicine in 2001 and completed his residency in anesthesiology at UCI Medical Center in 2005. He completed his fellowship in pediatric anesthesiology at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles in 2006. He has been recognized as an OCMA Physician of Excellence each year he has been eligible, dating back to 2013. In addition, he recently was honored with the 2017 Kaiser Permanente Physician of Excellence Contribution Award in Orange County.

In 2017, Dr. Zolfagari became the Physician-In-Charge for the Orange County-Irvine Main Operating Rooms, which is a position that requires meticulous leadership and critical administrative work. Since 2009, he has been the Physician-In-

Charge at the Orange County-Irvine SurgiCenter, which has continuously lead the region in efficiency metrics and patient satisfaction scores.

Community service is where Dr. Zolfagari really shines. He is a volunteer physician and member of the Board of Directors for Special Olympics Southern California (SOSC), devoted to changing the lives of people with intellectual disabilities through sports training and competition. He also represents Kaiser Permanente Orange County (KPOC) on the Orange County Special Olympics Regional Leadership Council. He is involved not only through fundraising and sponsorship for Special Olympics causes but also is deeply involved in organizing opportunities for KPOC physicians to serve, volunteer and learn how to more effectively care for persons with intellectual disabilities.

For the past 10 years, Dr. Zolfagari has been a strong Kaiser Permanente advocate with AccessOC Southern California, where he has served as the Chair of the Board of Directors.

AccessOC is a nonprofit organization that helps the underserved population of Orange County get

access to specialized care. AccessOC has now partnered with Illumination Foundation. Dr. Zolfagari serves on the Illumination Foundation’s Integrated Community Healthcare Solutions Advisory Committee (ICHS), joining a group of affluent community leaders to improve the delivery of healthcare to the underserved.

In addition to his work with Special Olympics Southern California and AccessOC, Dr. Zolfagari volunteers for Interval House, a crisis center and shelters for victims of domestic violence in Long Beach and Orange County. For Interval House, his focus is collaborative fundraising. A special dividend of his service for Interval House is his wife, Sharon Wie, is the Director of Programs there.

In his spare time, Dr. Zolfagari enjoys traveling, meditation and mindfulness, reading, playing golf, basketball, snowboarding, and mushing with his 2 Siberian huskies. He has also become an avid photographer, especially landscape photography. Dr. Zolfagari stated, “I see the beauty of life in nature and capturing it in pictures has become therapeutic for me.”

THE OCMA PHYSICIAN OF THE YEAR AWARD IS PRESENTED ANNUALLY TO A PHYSICIAN WITH THE FOLLOWING OUTSTANDING QUALITIES: • Excellent leadership skills • Extraordinary professional competence

• Educator and teacher (w/associates, nurses, etc.)

• Strong motivator • Compassionate clinical care

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This 5K walk through Disneyland, California Adventure, and Downtown Disney has raised more than $32 million for Children’s Hospital Orange County over the past 28 years. In addition to the walk, participants receive free parking and discounts across the Disneyland Resort. 714-509-8690, chocwalk.org RACE OC MTB LIMESTONE XC R ACE SEP T. 8

Mountain bikers of all levels are invited to this 12.3-mile, cross-country race through Limestone Canyon Regional Park. Experts can compete for a cash prize on the 24.6-mile course. Post-race refreshments, age-group awards, and a raffle await participants at the finish line. ocmtb.com TRIATHLON X TERR A L AGUNA BE ACH SEP T. 9

Swim, bike, and run your way through Crystal Cove State Park, then grab a pint and bites at the post-triathlon beer garden. Regional champions will earn a qualifying spot in the 2019 XTERRA World Championship in Hawaii. xterralagunabeach.com RUN & WALK TUNNEL TO TOWERS 5K RUN AND WALK SEP T. 9

Honor 9/11 first responder Stephen Siller, who ran from the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel to the Twin Towers, at this commemorative 5K. Proceeds from the event, held at William Mason Regional Park in Irvine, will benefit injured service members. tunnel2towers.org SURF

DON'T MISS HEALTH EVENTS A look at upcoming activities for your body and mind. by Erin Bola

HUNTINGTON BEACH CIT Y SURF CONTEST SEP T. 15 AND 16

Surf the waves at this annual all-ages contest, now in its 48th year. Participants must live in the Huntington Beach Union High School District. 714-960-8870, huntingtonbeachca.gov CONFERENCE

EXPO FITNESS EXPO AND FUNDR AISER AUG . 11

This event features strength competitions plus health professionals and vendors at Club Fitness Addiction in Huntington Beach.

Proceeds from the event will be donated to the Wounded Warrior Project and the Call of Duty Endowment Foundation. 714-374-9998, clubfitnessaddiction.com 26 Ora nge C oast • Health 2018

EXPO THE FITEXPO AUG . 25 AND 26

Bodybuilding, jiujitsu, and arm wrestling are just a few of the activities represented at The FitExpo Anaheim, which also offers free fitness classes, new health and wellness product demos, and a chance to meet fitness celebrities. 888-348-3976, thefitexpo.com

29TH ANNUAL SOC AL AL ZHEIMER’ S DISE ASE RESE ARCH CONFERENCE SEP T. 21

Alzheimer’s affects more than 84,000 people in Orange County. This conference, hosted by the UC Irvine Institute for Memory Impairments and Neurological Disorders (UCI MIND) and Alzheimer’s Orange County, will bring world-renowned experts to Irvine to discuss progress in the battle against Alzheimer’s. 949-955-9000, alzoc.org

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This year’s Race for the Cure is a 3.1-mile loop through Newport Beach. Money raised will be used to help fund research and treatment for breast cancer. 714-957-9157, komenoc.org CONFERENCE OBESIT YHELP 2018 NATIONAL CONFERENCE OC T. 5 AND 6

Undergoing weight-loss surgery is a process made easier by support and understanding.

This Anaheim conference will give attendees the inspiration and motivation to achieve their goal of improved health. obesityhelp.com TRIATHLON NEWPORT BE ACH TRIATHLON OC T. 7

You can bring the whole family to the 40th annual Newport Beach Triathlon, which offers four courses. Suggested donations will be made to the UC Irvine men’s and women’s crew teams. newportbeachtriathlon.com BIKING OC RIDE FOR AIDS OC T. 27

With four bike routes ranging from 10 to 100 miles, this ride travels through places such as Back Bay, Santiago Canyon, San Clemente, and more. Money raised will benefit those living with HIV/AIDS in O.C. ocrideforaids.com RUN

ipants through the fall scenery at Limestone Canyon Regional Park. All runners will receive a shirt, medal, and raffle entry upon registration. intothewildoctrailrun.com KIDS DINOSAUR DASH NOV. 4

Hosted by the Tustin Public Schools Foundation, Dino Dash offers 2K, 5K, 10K, and half-marathon races at The Market Place.

Don’t forget to stop by the Expo, which features games and activities for runners and their families. 714-832-3060, tpsf.net EXPO EPILEPSY AWARENESS & EDUCATION EXPO NOV. 5 THROUGH 7

After undergoing surgery to remove a part of her brain that was causing seizures, 18-year-old Sofie was inspired to create Epilepsy Awareness Day at the Disneyland Resort. Now in its fourth year, it starts with a free two-day expo featuring more than 60 nonprofit support groups and professionals. epilepsyawarenessday.org WALK HUNTINGTON BE ACH TURKE Y WOBBLE NOV. 22

This race features 1K, 5K, and 10K routes that make their way along the Pacific Ocean in Huntington Beach. Over the past seven years, the Turkey Wobble has raised money to drill 38 wells in developing countries, providing clean water to more than 38,000 people. 949829-2384, hbturkeywobble.com RUNS

INTO THE WILD OC TR AIL RUNS NOV. 3

DANA POINT TURKE Y TROT NOV. 22

The Limestone Eco Challenge is a 12K/25K race for advanced runners that guides partic-

Named one of the best Thanksgiving runs

by Fitness magazine, this event brings more

MAKE NOTE WOM ANOLOGY CONFERENCE M ARCH 4

For valuable tips about health care and a bit of laughter, look no further than the Womanology conference hosted by Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian. An allfemale panel of doctors, wellness coaches, and specialists lead a discussion about what women need when it comes to health care, support, and general life advice.

The biggest takeaway? Health care today takes a team of experts working together. The 2019 event will be the third iteration, and tickets sell out quickly. Get yours for the March 4 conference at the Newport Beach Country Club.

Email briesenberg@hoagcharity sports.com for tickets and info.

than 17,000 people to its 5K, 10K, and Kids’ Gobble Wobble categories. This will be the race’s 41st year. turkeytrot.com RUN SOUTHERN C ALIFORNIA HALF M AR ATHON AND 5K JAN. 12

Known as a warm-up for the L.A. and O.C. Marathons, the Southern California Half Marathon and 5K winds through Irvine and benefits Woodbridge High School Athletics.

714-404-2156, schalfmarathon.com RUN SURF CIT Y M AR ATHON AND HALF M AR ATHON FEB . 1 THROUGH 3

The annual Surf City Marathon in Huntington Beach is famous for its f lat course. The weekend-long event begins with an Active Lifestyle Expo featuring local health vendors and ends with post-race drinks at the Sand Bar. motivrunning.com/run-surf-city RUN OC M AR ATHON AND HALF M AR ATHON M AY 2019

From Fashion Island to the Fair, the annual OC Marathon challenges runners to race 26.2 miles through Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, and Santa Ana. Not an experienced runner?

Opt for the Wahoo’s OC 5K, followed by a finish-line party featuring music, tacos, and more. 949-222-3327, ocmarathon.com

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EPIC OUTDOORS Three ways to mix up your workouts without a gym KYLE LOVETT SL ACKLINER

Favorite place to slackline in O.C.: “Pines Park in Dana Point.

There is something magical about that park. Captivating views of the sunset, settled along the palisade, with a warm community of regular visitors all maintain that energy.”

Best thing about the sport: “The highlining community.

Because it requires so much knowledge and gear, rigging tends to be a communal effort. This means trusting others with your life, even if you just met them minutes earlier.”

What it’s like: “At the best of times, I feel at one with the line and surrounding nature.”

KYM SLINGERL AND MOUNTAIN BIKER

How she started: “My friends were all mountain biking.

I borrowed a bike from one of them and fell in love with the sport, and eventually I bought the bike.”

Advice for beginners: “Go to a local bike shop and ask about group rides or mountain bike clinics.”

Favorite place to mountain bike in O.C.: “It is so hard to pick. I would say El Moro and Laguna Coast Wilderness.”

AVA VON MEETEREN ROCK CLIMBER

How the 14-year-old started: “I always liked climbing trees, so Mom asked if I wanted to try rock climbing. She took me to a gym, and I fell in love.”

Where she trains: “Rock City Climbing in Anaheim Hills.”

Favorite place in O.C.: “Pirate's Cove in Corona del Mar is one place we go locally. You want to go when there are Santa Ana Winds—it’s all sand so the winds dry it out.”

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KID-FRIENDLY HIKES Check out the Dana Point Nature Interpretive Center and take part in the many activities and exhibitions.

A well-maintained trail with 1.4 educational opportunities miles

Dirt trail

Fossils are abundant here. While walking, check the rocks on the ground around you.

A short, flat walk that is great for strollers and wheelchairs

Dirt trail

The trail leads to a 3-acre Redwood grove—unique in Orange County.

A meticulously groomed, flat hike with ocean views

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3 miles

2.4 miles

BONUS

Asphalt, concrete, dirt trail

DANA POINT HEADL ANDS TRAIL

P H O T O G R A P H B Y K I M B E R LY S K E E N

Three adventures to keep your little ones engaged and active

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GET OUT AND PLAY! Enroll in an adult league, join a casual meetup, or go solo to stay in shape.

SOCCER Coed Wednesday night meetups, Orange County Great Park, $8 per game

BEACH VOLLEYBALL

DISC GOLF 9-hole course, Deerfield Community Park, Irvine

Coed Saturday meetups, Alicia Park, Mission Viejo

PICKLEBALL Free intro (equipment provided) and open play, Saturdays, Worthy Park, Huntington Beach

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U LT I M AT E F R I S B E E P H O T O G R A P H B Y B O J Ø R G E N S E N ; S O F T B A L L P H O T O G R A P H B Y V I C T O R R O S E N ; F L A G F O O T B A L L P H O T O G R A P H B Y S U S U M U KO M AT S U

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Four pickup games a week, Gus Grissom Park, Fullerton

KICKBALL WAKA, Lion's Field, Fullerton, $78 per season

SOFTBALL Costa Mesa Adult Softball League, TeWinkle Park, $395 per team, men’s and coed

FL AG FOOTBALL Coed Saturday meetups, Hare School Park, Garden Grove, $3 per game

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MEDICAL OF HEALTH + PERFORMANCE Dr. Christopher Campbell is a triple board certified Functional and Integrative Medicine physician specializing in personalized health care.

Chris Campbell

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looks for why something is happening in the body in order to treat the underlying cause. Practicing since 1991. Dr. Chris Campbell is a native of Laguna Beach. He attended NY College of Osteopathic Medicine. Board Certified in Family Medicine, he has always been passionate about preventative medicine and optimization of one’s health. He is additionally board certified by The Academy for Anti-Aging, Regenerative and Functional Medicine and is Board Certified by the Metabolic Institute. He has specialized training in Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapies, Testosterone Optimization and advanced aesthetics. He continues to pursue additional knowledge in an ongoing fellowship and is looking to the latest nutritional science to support brain and cardiovascular health with low carb, high fat, high protein diet along with the science and benefits of peptides. Dr. Campbell left hospital medicine in 2013 to remove the restrictions placed by insurance based medicine. As a concierge doctor, he has the access and latitude to order test not available in a traditional setting. This is often the key to fi nding the underlying cause. He regularly reverses type II diabetes, will treat insulin resistance, identify and resolve CIRS (Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome), addresses autoimmune diseases including Thyroid and IBS and IBD along with the Inability to lose weight or gain muscle due to hormonal imbalance.

One of the unique benefits of his practice is the extensive labs prior to your fi rst office visit. Looking at factors including genetics, hormones, MTFHR, lipids and methylation, just to name a few, he takes an elegant and comprehensive approach rarely seen in medicine. Dr. Chris Campbell is well known for taking the time to genuinely listen to his patients. Whether you are fitness enthusiast, professional athlete or weekend warrior, looking to get back in the game. There are many ways to optimize your health from diet and supplements to growth hormone fragments.

Dr. Campbell served in the USAF where he was assigned to an F16 squadron and served as the Chief Flight Surgeon at Edwards AFB. He received special training in Flight Medicine, Hyperbaric Medicine and Allergy medicine. Dr. Campbell is a Black Belt in Shotokan Karate and is married with two sons who are both attending Medical School. Dr. Campbell has over 150 organic five-star reviews. Best Life Medical Center, Inc. is located on Superior Avenue in Newport Beach.

320 Superior Avenue, Suite 370 | Newport Beach CA 92663 949.650.0700 | bestlifemedicalcenter.com

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FRUIT BOWLS Ready. Set. Crave. These luscious, colorful concoctions are the perfect energy boost. by gretchen kurz and michelle pagaran photograph by M A R I A H TA U G E R

Paradise Bowls Maui Wow-Me, $7.25 to $11 Want to indulge in an edible rainbow? Start with bananas, strawberries, mango, and dragon fruit. Top with honey, blueberries, crunchy granola, and nutritious bee pollen. LOCATIONS IN IRVINE AND NEWPORT BEACH,

C Fruitlife Fruit Mix Grass Jelly, $8 Hong Kong has a fruit bowl language all its own, translated for your palate using melon balls, mango, lily bulb petals, and cubes of grass jelly made by boiling and cooling stalks of an herb in the mint family. I14210 CULVER DRIVE,

PARADISEBOWLS.COM

IRVINE, 949-880-8156

Blue Bowl Superfoods Create-Your-Own, $7 to $13 Pack your energy bowl with a selection of bases including steel-cut oats, acai, and blue spirulina chia pudding, plus unlimited toppings such as almond butter and goji berries.

417 S. MAIN ST., ORANGE, MYBLUEBOWL.COM

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:Nutrition Sellani’s book, “The 40-Year-Old Vegan: 75 Recipes to Make You Leaner, Cleaner and Greener in the Second Half of Life,” helped me understand how my pals have been able to make the transition. There’s a whole lot less suffering than I imagined.

Sandra and Susan Sellani, coauthors of the book, are 57-year-old fraternal twins who grew up in an Italian-American family, eating delicious home-cooked dishes. The food-loving siblings live on different coasts. While they still love to eat, they switched to healthier recipes once they turned 40.

“Growing up, we always loved to be in the kitchen, watching our mother and grandmothers cook their famous Sellani Italian recipes,” Sandra says.

“Susan and I decided to create a cookbook with family recipes adapted to how we both eat today (Sandra eats vegan, Susan eats mostly vegetarian).”

Part of the challenge was that none of the cooks in their family wrote down the recipes, but Susan remembered the ingredients.

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DISHING WITH THE ‘40-YEAR-OLD VEGAN’ Newport Beach author Sandra Sellani sets out a one-year plan to embrace a vegan diet. by cathy thomas I’ve often wondered about embracing a vegan regime. On the advice of their doctors, a few friends have made the switch to a vegan, plant-based diet that eschews meat, eggs, dairy products, 34 Ora nge C o ast • Health 2018

and all other animal-derived ingredients. After sitting down and eating with Newport Beach-based author Sandra Sellani, I viewed it in a more pleasurable light.

A S S A N D R A C H AT S A B O U T her transition to a vegan lifestyle, she makes a fishless tuna sandwich. Quick and easy to prepare, the “tuna” doesn’t have Italian roots, but is a good choice because of its practicality as the centerpiece of a quick meal. She makes from-scratch “mayonnaise,” blending soaked cashews, garlic, apple cider vinegar, salt, and water in her NutriBullet gizmo. It’s thick and creamy.

The tuna ingredients are whirled in the food processor until smooth: garbanzo beans, capers, and that vegan mayo. After stirring in some finely diced celery and seasoning with salt and pepper, she spreads the concoction onto organic whole wheat bread (Dave’s Killer Bread).

I’m happily surprised at the brininess the capers lend to the mix; the garbanzos give it a tuna-like texture.

It’s pleasing and almost tastes like the real deal. I eat it with glee. photograph by J A S O N WA L L I S

Meanwhile, she tells me about how to turn zucchini into crisp fries to go with her version of ranch dressing.

Sandra completed her culinary training at Matthew Kenney Culinary Academy in Venice Beach and holds a certification in Plant-Based Nutrition from the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutritional Studies. Her credentials are impressive, but her expertise didn’t come overnight.

She became a vegetarian at 25, but began in what she considers an unhealthy way, substituting cheese for meat. She started her vegan diet when training for the New York City Marathon at 50. She lost weight. Her cholesterol dropped to 160.

‘The closer you move to the plant-based end of the spectrum, the more health benefits you will reap.’

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—Sandra Sellani vegan cookbook author “But even if you are never 100 percent vegan, the closer you move to the plant-based end of the spectrum, the more health benefits you will reap,” she says. “I’ve always loved cooking, but initially there was a learning curve. Gratefully, I found a vegan butter substitute that I love from Miyoko’s Creamery … and their double cream cheese is delicious, too.”

Her strategy for ordering in restaurants is often to get a big dairy-free salad. Sometimes, if it seems appropriate, she asks the chef to create something vegan. Often the chef welcomes the challenge and she ends up with something delicious.

“For me there are no downsides to being vegan,” she says with a broad smile and contented tone. “It’s a joyful way to live, and every part of my life is in alignment.”

SURPRISINGLY VEGAN No eggs, no milk, and no honey usually means no flavor.

Not for these enticing O.C. specialties.

Key Lime Pie

Churro Waffle

raving about, but the miniature Key lime pie ($9.50) takes the cake (pun intended). It has just the right balance of tart, creamy, and sweet to satisfy anyone looking for a dairy-free indulgence. 191 E. Main St., Tustin, 714-371-0976, freesoulcaffe.com

brick-and-mortar offers a sinful churro waffle hybrid named the “chaffle” ($10). The crispy cinnamon-sugar crust gives way to a soft and fluffy center, topped with vegan vanilla ice cream, a drizzle of chocolate, and chopped pecans. Perfection! 2930 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 714-549-2584, seabirdskitchen.com

Banana Chocolate Chip Muffin

Meringue

FREESOULCAFFÉ ›› All of Freesoulcaffé’s baked goods are worth

MEAD’S GREEN DOOR CAFE ›› Thank Lisa Mead, who oversees the

family-run cafe’s vegan baking line. This banana muffin has semisweet chocolate drops, with dashes of cinnamon and nutmeg, and is amazingly light and airy. Shoutout, too, for the scones—in five flavors. 642 W. Chapman Ave., Orange, 714-771-8556, meadsgreendoor.com

SEABIRDS KITCHEN ›› Costa Mesa’s vegan food truck turned

G R AT I T U D E ›› This vegan restaurant accomplishes

the impossible—a seasonal meringue dessert so spot-on that if it were served elsewhere, you wouldn’t guess it’s eggless. A shower of sweet, fresh berries keep it on the light side.

No wonder it's called The Stunning ($10).

1617 Westcliff Drive, Newport Beach, 949-386-8100, cafegratitude.com

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partial to the Spicy Greens, with pineapple, cucumber, kale, jalapeno, and lime—the touch of heat and a little tart and tang is a refreshing mix. There’s also the Energizer Bunny, with carrot, apple, lemon, and ginger for extra zip. For something a bit more substantial with a jolt, try the Breakfast Buzz, a smoothie made with cold-brew coffee, almond butter, banana, cinnamon, maca, dates, coffee beans, and housemade coconut milk. $9 to $12. 1000 Bristol St., Newport Beach, 949-478-4118, eatdrinkvibe.com

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Pulp Juice Bar The latest juice bar to open in Orange County, Pulp stands out from the pack with its reusable and resealable packaging and unique fruit juice combinations. There’s the popular Pear Me Up, with pear and strawberry juice—it’s not too sweet. Choose from nearly a dozen other juice blends, including the Bloody Scarlet, with strawberry, orange, pear, and beet juice or the Lime Crime, with carrot, lime, and turmeric. Can’t decide? Get the Flight Shot, and you can try five of the signature juices. $6.50 to $8. 1525 E. Katella Ave., Orange, 714-771-2588

DETOX JUICES Whether it’s to cleanse on the go or put some pep in your step, juicing remains popular. by Katherine Nguyen No longer are raw juice bars serving just the green, grassy stuff. Today, you can find delicious brews and elixirs that take seasonal fruits and veggies to new heights. Our six favorite juice hot spots in Orange County will help you drink your way to better health.

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Vibe Organic Kitchen & Juice With its neon signage and verdant green topiary walls, Vibe Organic

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Kitchen & Juice looks every bit the part of a feel-good, eat-good haven. Find a rainbow array of 100 percent organic juices, pressed fresh to order. We’re

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Impact Juice Bar What this little box of a shop lacks in space and ambience, it makes up for with great customer service and even better elixirs. The Anti-Inflammatory—with turmeric, carrot, lemon, ginger, pineapple, and apple—is a balanced medley of flavors, as is the Golden Fuel, a bright mix of carrot, lemon, ginger, pineapple, orange, and apple. Add chia seeds for $1. You can always opt to build your own drinks, and if you’re feeling like braving those potent wellness shots, the least bracing of the bunch is the strawberry and ginger. $6.50 to $12 for juices; $3 for wellness shots. 142 S. Glassell St., Orange, 714-833-9889 photograph by M A R I A H TA U G E R

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SeJuiced This tiny juice-bar gem is as cheeky as its name, a play on getting customers “seduced by juice.”

And you might, especially with its selection of “drinks with benefits” like the Matcha Green Tea Iced Latte, with organic coconut milk, matcha green tea, chlorella, pink sea salt, and agave.

Deliciously robust but smooth, it’s one of the best versions we’ve had—and it’s purported to boost your metabolism as well as detoxify and alkalize your body. We love the citrusy Fat Burner, with grapefruit, ginger, lime, and orange. The Blue Mojo, with pineapple, chia seeds, and protein algae, is believed to have antioxidant benefits. Feeling under the weather? Try the Nature’s Flu Shot, a potent dose of lemon, garlic, ginger, turmeric, agave, cayenne, orange, and apple cider vin-

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egar. $3.50 to $11. 2744 E. Coast Highway, Corona del Mar, 949-759-3500, sejuicedbar.com

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Pressed Juicery Now one of the largest coldpressed juice chains with locations all over the U.S., Pressed Juicery remains a steady standby for graband-go juices. If you’re a die-hard greens fan, go for the Greens 3, with pressed apple, celery, cucumber, kale, lemon, parsley, romaine, spinach, and ginger for an energizing kick. For something more tart and refreshing, get the Citrus 2, with apple, pineapple, mint, and lemon. Better yet, try the juices in frozen form for a healthy treat—all locations boast a vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, soft-serve station. We love the Roots Freeze, with a sour blend of beets, carrots, apple, lemon, ginger,

dates, and coconut. Add fresh raspberries for a guilt-free dessert. $6.50 to $8 per bottle, $5 to $8 per freeze. Locations in Tustin, Irvine, Laguna Niguel, and Newport Beach; pressedjuicery.com

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Babette’s For those who like to enjoy their juice with a meal, there’s Babette’s—one of the few full-service restaurants in Orange County that also offers its own house-pressed juices.

Try the carrot-ginger juice, a sweet, eye-opening concoction that’s balanced by the pepperiness of the ginger. For a grown-up spin, you can order a cocktail at the bar made with pressed juices, like the Just Beet It, with beet, lime, serrano pepper, tequila, and mezcal. $9 per juice, $14 per juice cocktail.

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:Nutrition

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: Essay

Unearthing Atlas How finding my physical strength in middle age pays mental dividends. by Marrie K. Stone

I flew to Denver a half-dozen times in those months, each time making a spiraling series of difficult decisions— most of them against my father’s waning will. In the end, I was forced to make the most difficult but obvious one, knowing it was time to let go.

It wasn’t until I found myself in this moment that I realized how the past five years I’d spent in the gym would impact my mental ability to survive this situation.

S I X Y E A R S A G O, O N T H E E V E of my 41st birthday, I was in sorry shape. Climbing anything more than a single flight of stairs left me winded.

I squatted only to get clothes out of the dryer. The last time I jumped rope, “Little House on the Prairie” aired on prime-time TV. And why, I wondered, while trying to avoid all the joggers on the narrow side streets of Laguna Beach, would anyone run if they weren’t being chased?

Even with the advantage of youth, sports weren’t my thing. I was never a coordinated kid. I struggled with amblyopia, better known as lazy eye, so depth perception proved difficult. Balls hit me more often than I hit them. I felt awkward and clumsy. And because weight was never an issue, I didn’t see the need to work out. Athleticism represented a club I couldn’t join and didn’t have much interest in anyway.

At some point, though, I decided things had gotten ridiculous. I didn’t aspire to run a marathon, but mounting a simple set of stairs without puffing felt like a functional necessity. My cholesterol and blood pressure numbers made me look decades older than my age. Plus, a mother should model 40 Ora nge C oast • Health 2018

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On Valentine’s Day 2017, my father suffered his final stroke. It wasn’t the worst one, and he wouldn’t die for another five months (on my husband’s 60th birthday, because Dad always had a way with dates). But the stroke set in motion a series of sad events—three hospital stays, two long stints in rehabilitation facilities, a five-day try at assisted living, and our resignation to a nursing home—that required all my mental strength to endure.

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better behavior for her preteen girl.

I found my only pair of tennis shoes stuffed deep in the recesses of my closet; so old and unused, the sole had separated from the bottom. The rubber tread literally fell off in clumps on first contact with the street. I didn’t fantasize about some Forrest Gump moment, but I figured I could jog more than a block. I was wrong.

After a few weeks of daily walks with new shoes, I graduated to hiking the hills behind my north Laguna Beach home. Flat trails led to steeper ones, and getting active allowed some of my depression to slough off like old skin. Eventually, though, it got boring.

I started finding excuses to skip it and stay home. It took too long. The trails turned heavy with mud in the spring rains. Then there were rattlesnakes, and a suspicious-looking man. Was it wise to hike alone?

Feeling myself giving up and sliding back, I did the thing I thought I never would—I joined a gym. Rather than an impersonal 24 Hour Fitness or intimidating Equinox, I chose a small studio near my home that offered private sessions with personal trainers. I didn’t know the first thing about fitness. I couldn’t tell a kettlebell from a barbell, a lunge from a plank. I had only one request: Hold me accountable.

I started with small ambitions—a few awkward body-weight squats (which left me hobbling around my house for three days); pushups against a wall; a personal promise to cut down on french fries and experiment with greens. Easy goals led to harder ones. One day’s aspiration led to the next day’s accomplishment.

While I walked the treadmill, watching ladies across the gym busting their butts in boot camp, I plotted my plan to join them. And then, one day, I did.

Five incline pushups became 25 strict ones. One assisted pullup turned into 12 weighted ones, and 19 unbroken on my own. Eventually, I could back squat my weight, deadlift 150 percent of my weight, and hold my gym’s record for a woman’s chest press. Maybe I couldn’t

find my rhythm on a spin bike, nor was I coordinated enough to kickbox, but I could lift.

Exceeding my expectations of what I thought possible, after not knowing what I was capable of, shifted my perspective in ways I never expected. That lesson worked outside the gym as well.

People began commenting on my confidence more than my physique. My mentality changed more than my muscles.

I started saying yes to things that scared me: mountain biking, paddleboarding, an after-dark kayak tour, and an hour floating in a sensory-deprivation chamber. I wouldn’t have done any of this without a new story in my head—yes, I can.

Exceeding my expectations of what I thought possible, after not knowing what I was capable of, shifted my perspective in ways I never expected.

A few years back, with my newfound confidence, I was ready to tackle a bigger fear—the Pacific. I’d lived in Laguna Beach nearly 20 years, and I had yet to go into the ocean. The waves were rough, the water cold. There were riptides, stingrays, and more frequent shark sightings. Nonetheless, I announced to my teenage daughter I was going in.

“You hate the ocean,” she reminded me.

“Not anymore,” I said. I marched into the surf and was, within moments, knocked off my feet by a big wave. It was strong enough to drag me a distance. Sand burns rashed my torso.

My daughter ran to my aid (as did a few other sunbathers on the beach).

“You have to dive under,” she said. Want-

ing to model good parenting—grit, tenaciousness, and a get-back-on-the-wave mentality—I got up and brushed off the sand. Back in I went. Back down I fell.

Even worse this time.

This tale doesn’t have a triumphant end. Some stories, I realized, don’t have happy endings. Life has its limitations, and sometimes accepting them takes greater strength. (That’s the new story I’m telling myself.)

But the bigger lessons were yet to be revealed.

W H E N MY FAT H E R PA S S E D last year, all those physical lessons I learned in the gym came in handy— this time mentally, psychologically, and emotionally. If I can lift 150 pounds of physical weight, I reasoned, I can lift 150 pounds of emotional weight.

With every hospital visit and health scare, I pictured myself mentally suiting up for the gym. It took all of my psychological strength to watch my father wither away. Forced to make a series of medical, financial, and legal decisions on his behalf, there were no good options. I’d sit in my rental car, eyes closed for eternal moments, imagining myself standing beneath the squat rack, setting the bar across my back, and lifting. Brace, breathe, lift, and repeat. That became my inner mantra. I’d lift myself out of the driver’s seat and walk in, facing whatever waited on the other side with strength.

The benefits of exercise are endless.

Our society is saturated with the message. But there were a few unexpected byproducts I hadn’t appreciated. Rewriting the story I told myself about who I was had implications I couldn’t imagine. That tired cliché—you’re stronger than you think—comes in handy as I age.

Growing older, we face increasingly harder emotional obstacles at the same time our bodies begin to betray us. Discover what you’re capable of before those hard moments happen. You really are stronger than you think. Trust me.

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: Spirit

Breath of Power Mindfulness classes in parenting and other topics are helping O.C. residents reduce stress and improve their lives.

by Courtney Perkes When a mobile game barged into Jennifer Condon’s family vacation, so did an overwhelming tumble of negative thoughts. Along a creek in San Luis Obispo, Condon had envisioned skipping stones for hours, which her 10-year-old son enjoyed doing on past trips.

Instead, as her husband and son played Pokémon Go, she dwelled on her failure as a parent to set limits on electronics.

Condon decided to hit the reset button—not on the smartphone, but on herself.

From her perch on a boulder, the Irvine teacher began timing her breath to a count of five. She visualized a broom sweeping out every corner of her mind. She brought her attention to the present, focusing on her son’s excitement. She thought about how it wouldn’t be much longer that he would want to include his parents in a game.

“Sitting there, I realized what a grump I seemed to the rest of my family, regardless of the self-righteous nature I felt inside,” the 42-year-old mom says. “We’re here in this beautiful place. Why worry about those other things? Look at the trees, birds, creek, and my child happily catching a Pokémon.”

Her change of perspective came through cultivating the practice of mindfulness, which calls for observing the moment without judgment.

“That really helped me to stay present physically, as well as emotionally, realizing this isn’t a battle, this is just a change,” says Condon, who took a mindful parenting course last year.

“Wherever you are, you can find calm.

You take out that little sweeper broom, you sweep out your mind; you feel your lungs expanding. You’re taking yourself out of that bombardment.”

A C R O S S O R A N G E C O U N T Y, hospitals, universities, and companies have embraced mindfulness-based stress reduction, which studies have found can bring a sense of well-being, boost the immune system, reduce pain, and fortify areas of the brain responsible for memory and decision making.

Specialized courses include mindful parenting, mindful eating, and even mindful celebration of holidays.

“It’s an ancient practice, and modern science is backing up the promise it has been making,” says Hugh O’Neill, who teaches mindfulness for local businesses and at UC Irvine’s Susan 42 Ora nge C oast • Health 2018

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“When people are under stress, it has pronounced, measurable physiological, neurological, and behavioral impacts.”

Stress causes higher blood pressure and elevated heart rates, and it produces hormones that can contribute to long-term health issues such as heart disease and diabetes. Chronic stress can diminish professional and personal life.

“People who are stressed do not think as clearly,” O’Neill says. “They do not think as ethically.”

Mindfulness is a secular practice that originated from Buddhism. Using the breath as the focus of meditation, it teaches practitioners to intensely pay attention to the present moment, including thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations. With curiosity and compassion, mindfulness can help redirect the brain from negative thoughts and distractibility.

“From teaching around the country and around the world, the thing I hear consistently from people is, ‘I can’t slow my mind. I’ve tried to meditate and it’s not for me,’ ” says Anusha Wijeyakumar, wellness coach for Hoag for Her Center for Wellness. “What I try to do is demystify the practice. It isn’t the image we have of the Buddhist monk sitting in peace and serenity.”

Instead, mindfulness can be brought into tense situations. One technique calls for stepping back to look at the world with fresh eyes, such as examining every detail of the license plate in front of you when stopped in gridlock instead of staring at the clock.

“You can do mindfulness anywhere,” Wijeyakumar says. “You can do it when you’re driving, when you’re at work. It’s basically bringing your mind into the present moment through your breath.”

O’Neill says too few people tend to themselves the way they do their electronic devices, which require software updates or new batteries to run properly.

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Dr. Bederman notes that one of the goals in spinal surgery evolution is to reduce invasiveness, minimize trauma to the body, and speed up the healing process, enabling patients to return to their normal activities sooner. With that in mind, Dr. Bederman offers expertise in robotic surgery for Robotic surgery is a cutting edge technique which helps doctors perform spinal procedures with more precision, flexibility, and control than is possible with conventional techniques.

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kids as if they’ve “just dropped down from Mars.”

“Sometimes we get these ideas about our kids and those ideas get kind of locked in,” Halim says. “We forget about that concept of beginner’s mind.”

Parents have told Halim that when they use mindfulness to nurture themselves, the energy of the home changes.

“When they can be calm when a child is having a meltdown, that’s very grounding for a child,” she says. “Not only are parents taking care of themselves, but in effect they’re modeling for their children these coping skills.”

Wijeyakumar also teaches mindful parenting at Hoag, and she believes anyone can benefit from greater peace and contentment through mindfulness.

“These practices are really an antidote to daily stress in our lives. These practices will only elevate your life,” she says. “We’re training to bring the mind under our control and to better serve ourselves.”

Mindfulness classes Æ Mindful Parenting Workshop: UC Irvine, Sept. 9, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., $40 per person, susanhalimtherapy@gmail.com or sapna0513@gmail.com Æ Mindfulness Workshops for New Moms: Hoag for Her Center for Wellness, 500 Superior Ave., Suite 315, Newport Beach, two Tuesdays per month, noon to 1 p.m. Aug. 7 and 21, Sept. 11 and 25, free, newborns welcome Æ For upcoming classes at the Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute, go to sscim.uci.edu.

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formed by how your body feels, by what is going through your mind?” he asks. “We’re making all these choices all the time about other things, but not (about) the one thing that’s making all these decisions because we haven’t been taught how to do it.”

PA R E N T S -T O -B E S O M E T I M E S practice diapering a doll in classes designed to prepare them for caring for a baby. A mindful parenting class, taught by Newport Beach marriage and family therapist Susan Halim, offers a twist on that with the “mindful diaper change.”

In the homework exercise, a parent slows down the process to focus on breathing and bonding, allowing a simple task to serve as a metaphor for the spectrum of parenting, from fun to stinky.

Irvine resident John Doan’s four kids are long out of diapers, but he says he got more out of Halim’s class than any parenting book he read or seminar he attended.

Doan, 38, feels more patient, relaxed, and empathetic, even in challenging moments. He recalls a rainy spring day when his then 6-year-old son insisted on meeting a friend at the park.

“He was getting upset,” Doan says.

“Before I took the course, I probably would have been really short with him and said, ‘No, we can’t and that’s it.’ But I took my time and explained to him why it wasn’t reasonable for his friend to be out at the park and his mom won’t let him go either.”

Doan says he’s enjoying his kids more as he has learned to breathe and relax his body.

“I think it’s helped me to get to know my kids a little bit more and their personalities instead of just reacting. I’m trying to understand them a little bit better.”

Halim says the classic mindfulness exercise of examining a raisin is the model for parents to adopt more creative approaches by observing their

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A unique demographic is drawn to this gym and its special trainer.

by ROY M. WALLACK photographs by MARIAH TAUGER

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T’S NOT EVERY DAY YOU WALK INTO A GYM TO SEE A BUNCH OF GRANDFATHERS, AGED 62 TO 72, DOING SNATCHES. The men squat down to the floor, grab barbells with giant black plates and fling them high overhead. “Old people rule here!” says Roy Heine, 62, a San Juan Capistrano solar-energy firm owner. ¶ Welcome to Eternity CrossFit of San Juan Capistrano—where old folks go to get younger. ¶ CrossFit, a

high-intensity training phenomenon with more than 13,000 licensed gyms around the world, has no age restrictions. Many CrossFit “boxes,” as they are

known, have a few older members. But Eternity is different. At any morning

workout, more than half the class might be 60 or older. ¶ Heine is a mountain biker who came to Eternity four years ago with two problems: chronic back pain that made it hurt to tie his shoes and age-related sarcopenia— deteriorating muscle mass and a withering physique. When his back pain disappeared after six months of CrossFit, and he got “fitter than I was in

my early 20s, when I was a collegiate wrestler,” Heine spread the word:

“GO SEE GARY.”

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ARY VILLEGAS is a 38-year-old trainer from Ven-

ezuela who opened his box in 2011. “I didn’t name it Eternity for any reason other than I liked the name, and didn’t choose the 50plus demographic—it just worked out that way,” he says.

“There’s no secret to training old guys. Since they can’t hear, are losing their eyesight, and can’t pay attention, I just treat them like teenagers.

“Joking aside,” Villegas continues, “they get what men and women of all ages get here: good movements, done consistently. And it’s working. They got fitter and healthier—and I got a reputation.”

Villegas sees his clients’ needs the same as those of Olympic athletes. “They need to pick up a bag of garden soil or dog food, just the same as an Olympic weightlifter has to do a deadlift,” he says. “It’s the same mechanics.

The goal with the elderly is not to turn them into crazy athletes—but to make them more functional and delay the (weakening) process. Slow it down with fitness.”

Mechanics is everything to Villegas and his staff, who

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methodically recite detailed instructions for every exercise in every class, from complicated ones like the snatch to basic ones like pullups and pushups. “Butt out. Chest vertical. Eyes forward. Hands overhead, arms locked,” he barked at me one morning, as I learned how to correctly do an unweighted wall squat, a simple exercise I realized I’ve been doing wrong for years. This attention to detail makes workouts more effective, safer, and instills a sense of accomplishment; it hasn’t gone unnoticed.

Several times a year, Villegas travels the world to instruct other CrossFit instructors at certifications.

Villegas started with one older client, who’s still with him after 12 years. San Clemente resident Frank Wilson, 72, is a retired owner of a marketing agency and the oldest guy at Eternity. He met Villegas at 24 Hour Fitness. After five years, he followed the trainer to his CrossFit box.

“Gary’s very knowledgeable, works at your level, and emphasizes balancing out your body, which is the secret to fitness,” says Wilson, a longtime runner who previously never strength trained. “I had no upper body before this.

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It’s total BS that runners don’t need an upper body or (only) need to work their legs.”

Wilson ran the Carlsbad Marathon in January, his first in 10 years. “I used to be so wasted after a marathon that I couldn’t walk for a week afterward. But now, just a couple days later, I can walk fine and my muscles don’t hurt,” he says. “That’s because two days a week of CrossFit (in addition to five days of running, two days of swimming, plus yoga and tai chi) has built up the muscles around my joints and given me more range of motion. I can squat down to my heels and come up—a real accomplishment for everyone.”

Numerous studies show that lifting weights and cardio activities performed at high intensity can build muscle mass and increase aerobic capacity in exercisers of all ages.

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UCCESS STORIES like Wilson’s attracted relative youngsters like the now-bulked-up Heine, who was looking for motivation to strength train regularly and got swept up in Eternity’s social aspect. “I got a charge out of the competitive spirit and the adventure,” he says. “It felt like a wrestling match.”

Showing up at the gym at 5:30 every morning to read the paper, stretch, and do the workout of the day, the former wrestler persuaded Villegas to stage an annual “Neanderthal Games,” a one-day Olympics that attracts competitive CrossFitters who are 60 or older from around the country.

One of Villegas’ proudest success stories is a San Clemente resident, 66-year-old Tom Gatsios, who couldn’t do a snatch, muscle-up, or handstand pushup when he walked into Eternity three years ago. Within 18 months, he could

Richard Wittenauer, 61, left, and 62-year-old Roy Heine, right, get strong at Eternity CrossFit.

do all of them many times over as well as deadlifting double his weight and doing an astounding 28 kipping pullups.

“And the best thing about it? Beyond being very functionally fit at this advanced age, I’m still learning!” Gatsios says. “Olympic lifts, double-under jump-roping, snatches, overhead squats. It’s very difficult to master all this technique—and it makes you feel great! CrossFit throws new things at you.

“I’m impressed by these old guys and the sense of family we have here,” he adds. “We do crazy things—rope climbing to the ceiling, pushing sleds—but Gary takes cares of us. A good coach notices when you’re going too hard and lifting too much. He does a real good job with older people—protecting us from ourselves.”

Unknowingly, these clients have given something to Villegas—a marketing tool. “The last six months, I

got a flood of younger people and women joining the gym,” he says. “I think the older guys make them feel comfortable.”

Michelle Proctor, a 42-year-old mom in Laguna Niguel, joined Eternity CrossFit a year ago. “When I first saw the old guys, my reaction was surprise. Frank reminds me of my grandfather! Then I was impressed and motivated by all the heavy weight they were lifting and beating some of the younger people. When I’m doing things I’ve never even thought about doing before, they’ll see I need a boost and say, ‘Come on! If I can do it, you can too.’ And I do!”

“I’ve learned a lot about work ethic from them,” agrees Kellie Wunsch of Aliso Viejo, who switched to Eternity from other CrossFit gyms more than a year ago because she liked the vibe there. “If they can do it at their age, why can’t I? I’m 51, but I’m a young chick compared to them.”

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ne day in late January, Robert Owens ran a marathon in Antarctica. The next day, after sleeping on the plane, he ran another one in Cape Town, South Africa.

Next came successive marathons in Perth, Australia; Dubai; Lisbon, Portugal; Cartagena, Colombia; and finally Miami. The astounding result: seven marathons in seven days on seven continents.

“I felt great at the finish—didn’t even have a blister,” says Owens, a crisis-leadership coach and speaker from Laguna Beach, one of 49 people to complete the 4th annual World Marathon Challenge. “But I can tell you one thing for sure: I couldn’t have done this when I was 63.”

Owens is 66. Three years ago, feeling tired and beat up, the lifelong athlete started doing something he’d never done before: lifting weights.

When Owens joined Eternity CrossFit in San Juan Capistrano, suddenly he was doing the same rigorous regimen of pullups, pushups, and heavy barbell lifts as the 25-year-olds. And it worked.

“The weight training changed everything for me,” he says. “I look better, feel better, sleep better, stand up straighter. Running-wise, I don’t get hurt as much because my overall body conditioning is so much better.”

By normal standards, Owens was pretty fit even before he started CrossFit. As a 29-year-old Special Ops Pararescueman, he read a 1979 Sports Illustrated story about a crazy new event called the Hawaii Ironman, then did the 1980 race and 11 more over the next decades. All those years, he maintained a regular swimming

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But despite good aerobic fitness as he entered his 60s, Owens noticed that he couldn’t push the pedals or pull through the water like he used to. “I looked in the mirror and saw my body withering, my muscles shriveling. I could see where I was going and didn’t like it,” he says. Reading that Ironman legend Sister Madonna Buder, a.k.a. the Iron Nun, resuscitated her career through a strength-training program and set a record as the oldest Ironman finisher at age 82, he immersed himself in the workouts of the day at Eternity CrossFit. Energized by his newfound strength, Owens decided he needed a new challenge, so he embarked on an eight-month round-the-world endurance odyssey beginning last spring. He became the oldest person to complete both The 300 of Sparta, an eight-day, 238-mile run across Greece in May, and the Navy Seals instructors’ sleepless, 50-hour Kokoro Challenge, a hellish water-and-land/strength-endurathon done while carrying a 20-pound backpack. He did an Ironman in October (“No big deal—I didn’t even train for it.”) before gearing up for the 7-7-7 World Marathon Challenge.

Weightlifting has changed Owens’ view of aging and helped him chart a course for the rest of his life: “Ultimately, you can choose how you age,” he says. “We can keep our muscles and body in shape—they don’t have to wither. Just work out an hour a day.”

His new goal? “I’d like to be the next Jack LaLanne. And go out strong!”

photograph by M A R I A H TA U G E R

photograph by M A R I A H TA U G E R

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ALLERGY AND IMMUNOLOGY William E. Berger Mission Viejo, 949‑364‑2900 Warner W. Carr Mission Viejo, 949‑364‑2900 Wan‑Yin Chan Food allergies Orange, 714‑633‑6363 Susan Cocke Asthma, immune deficiency, auto‑immunity Brea, 714‑579‑6826 Mark Ellis Asthma, eosinophilic esophagitis, atopic dermatitis Orange, 714‑633‑6363 Donald S. Levy Asthma, angioedema, food allergies, hives Orange, 714‑639‑7847 Christina D. Schwindt Mission Viejo, 949‑364‑2900 William N. Sokol, Jr. Asthma, anaphylaxis, immuno‑deficiencies Newport Beach, 949‑645‑3374

ANESTHESIOLOGY Jack Canton Quality improvement Santa Ana, 714‑619‑5383 Armen G. Chalian Spine pain management Santa Ana, 714‑619‑5383 Clifford A. Char Pediatric anesthesia, cardiac anesthesia Santa Ana, 714‑619‑5383 R. Ryan Field Neuroanesthesiology, Orange, 714‑456‑5501

Anna L. Harris Perioperative care Orange, 714‑456‑2274

Steve Yun Dental office anesthesia Santa Ana, 714‑320‑0084

Tony C. Ho Pediatric anesthesia, regional anesthesia Santa Ana, 714‑619‑5383

Ramin Zolfagari Pediatric anesthesiology Irvine, 949‑932‑2448

Manoj Kulkarni Pediatric anesthesiology, Santa Ana, 714‑560‑1380 Erin McHale General anesthesia, ambulatory procedures, perioperative medicine Newport Beach, 949‑764‑6954

BLOOD BANKING & TRANSFUSION MEDICINE Minh‑Ha Tran, D.O. Apheresis Orange, 714‑456‑8925

Debra Morrison Pediatric and neonatal Orange, 714‑393‑9521 Corey K. Nelson Medical simulation, interprofessional education Orange, 714‑456‑7890 S. Todd Newman Newport Beach, 949‑764‑6954 Hai T. Nguyen Cardiac anesthesia, pain management Santa Ana, 714‑619‑5383

C A R D I O VA S C U L A R DISEASE Byron J. Allen Congestive heart failure, heart transplantation Orange, 714‑456‑6699 David Cesario K Cardiac electrophysiology, atrial fibrillation Anaheim, 888‑988‑2800

Jon T. Nguyen Santa Ana, 714‑619‑5383

Warren D. Johnston Women’s heart health Orange, 714‑543‑5555

Lynnus F. Peng ePreop, web‑based medicine, quality improvement Fullerton, 714‑446‑7536

Jin Kyung Kim Noninvasive cardiology, women’s heart health Orange, 714‑456‑3380

Joseph B. Rinehart Regional anesthesia, medical devices, research statistics Orange, 714‑456‑7414 Afshin Shabanie Pain management, spine injections Santa Ana, 714‑619‑5383 Shalini Shah Pediatric pain management Irvine, 949‑824‑7246

Shaista Malik Preventive cardiology, women’s heart disease, integrative medicine Orange, 714‑456‑6699 Fernando Mendoza Echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, cardio‑oncology Los Alamitos, 562‑598‑3200 Mark P. Miller Cardio‑metabolic disease Anaheim, 714‑635‑9680

Coral Sun Acute pain and blood management Orange, 714‑456‑5501

Pranav M. Patel Interventional cardiology Orange, 714‑456‑7589

Shermeen B. Vakharia Cardiac anesthesia, quality and patient safety Orange, 714‑456‑5175

Satinder Swaroop Interventional and preventive cardiology Fountain Valley, 714‑751‑3540

Trung Q. Vu Critical care medicine Orange, 714‑456‑8744 Eric K. Wellmeyer Pediatric anesthesiology Santa Ana, 714‑619‑5383

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W H AT I T ’ S L I K E T O …

EARN AN MBA TOGETHER

After Orange resident MARTY O’CONNOR suffered a spinal cord injury, his mom, JUDY, helped him attend business school at Chapman University. At Marty’s suggestion, Chapman awarded Judy a surprise honorary MBA at his graduation last year.

Marty O’Connor: I was always an athlete—a top snowboarder and volleyball player at the University of Colorado and a surfer. And I kept that competitive spirit when, on Aug. 12, 2012, I fell on a staircase and became a quadriplegic. I have a C3-4 “incomplete” central spinal cord injury. After years of dedicated physical therapy, I regained some mobility, but my body still feels like it’s stuck in cement. I have feeling everywhere, more in my lower body and back, but my arms and hands don’t move. No matter—I needed to compete. So I applied to the MBA program at Chapman University.

Judy Stepanek O’Connor: But he couldn’t jump in and out of a car or write. So I quit my job and moved back here from Florida and went to school with him—every day for two years.

Marty: In class, when I wanted to participate in discussions, my mom would raise her hand. The professors knew and would call on me.

Judy: I told everyone that I was his assistant. I never introduced myself as his mom. We wanted to keep it professional. The other students eventually caught on, and a couple of professors would even invite me to take part in the class. But I wouldn’t. Every day for two years of his MBA program, we spent nearly all day together. In class three to six hours a day, three or four times a week. Driving to and from school.

Then studying together.

Marty: With voice dictation software and my computer, iPad, and phone, I had some independence.

Judy: After I got him set up at his desk, on his computer, I got a break. He could click through things with his mouth-stick stylus.

Marty: But when it came down to it, the software’s not perfect, and I couldn’t use it in the middle of a classroom. And there were tons of projects. I needed

TOPDOCTORS2018 Raymond Y. Wang Inborn errors of metabolism, lysosomal storage disorders Orange, 714‑509‑8852

CHILD & ADOLESCENT P S Y C H I AT R Y Matthew N. Koury Evidence‑based mental health services Newport Beach, 949‑891‑0307 Hoang D. (Wayne) Nguyen Autism, intellectual disability, psychosomatic medicine Newport Beach, 714‑398‑8210

CHILD NEUROLOGY Anjalee Galion Sleep medicine Orange, 714‑509‑7555 Andrew R. McIntosh Epilepsy Laguna Niguel, 949‑249‑3780 Sharief Taraman Head injury, stroke, informatics, artificial intelligence Orange, 714‑509‑7555 Lily Hoang Tran Pediatric epilepsy Orange, 714‑509‑7555

hands to put together presentations and study guides.

Judy: He’d need notes pulled out, things spread all around him. Also, if he was studying for a test, and it was econ or statistics, something with heavy-duty math, we were together for hours at the table.

Marty: She’s very detail-oriented in note taking—better than I am. That’s one reason why she actually made me a better student, filling the gaps in the things I lacked, like organization.

Judy: I knew exactly where everything was—how he liked things done. I experienced his struggles firsthand.

Marty: We just got on this scary same page where she knew what I was thinking, and I knew what she was thinking. We became a great team.

Judy: People have asked us if spending so many hours day after day was irritating, but it wasn’t. In fact, I found it really interesting. In college, I was a business undergrad. And I liked being in college again, going to classes.

Marty: My injury was a heck of a way to bring our family together. I was doing great in my career before I got injured—traveling the world, closing big deals. But I think, with my mom’s help, I was able to achieve a lot more in my chair than I was able-bodied.

Judy: Watching him grow intellectually and personally during his MBA program was very heartening for me. I just look at him now, with the awards he won and the knowledge and confidence he’s gained, and say, “He is going to succeed, whatever he wants to do.” Yeah, he’s got a lot of barriers, and we’re going to support him, but he’s going to be fine.—Roy M. Wallack photograph by J O H N C I Z M A S

Mary L. Zupanc Clinical neurophysiology, epilepsy Orange, 714‑509‑3605

C LIN ICA L CA R D I A C ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY Aseem Desai Atrial fibrillation ablation Mission Viejo, 949‑347‑2822

CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE Michael Katz Neurocritical care Fullerton, 714‑992‑3226 Farhan Khabaz Lung nodules, bronchoscopy, endobronchial ultrasound Fullerton, 714‑446‑5070 Peter Smethurst Orange, 714‑639‑9401 Andy Tran Fullerton, 714‑992‑3000

D E R M AT O L O G Y Vince Afsahi Skin cancer, laser, cosmetic dermatology Tustin , 714‑508‑0754 Marina Ball HIV dermatology Anaheim, 714‑695‑2813

CHILD P S Y C H I AT R Y Anju Hurria Autism, physician wellness, anxiety, depression Orange, 714‑456‑7473

CLINICAL BIOCHEMICAL GENETICS Virginia Kimonis Dysmorphology, lysosomal, Prader‑Willi, neuromuscular, rare disorders Orange, 714‑456‑5792

Linda Golkar Pediatric and medical dermatology Yorba Linda, 714‑577‑6666 Julie A. Hodge Medical dermatology, cosmetic dermatology, Mohs surgery Fullerton, 714‑526‑7546 Kristen M. Kelly Pediatric and adult cutaneous laser surgery Irvine, 949‑824‑5515 Patrick K. Lee Mohs micrographic surgery, cosmetic dermatology Irvine, 949‑824‑0606 Brian R. Toy Medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology Mission Viejo, 949‑364‑6580

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D E V E L O P M E N TA L B E H AV I O R A L P E D I AT R I C S Lisa A. Snider Autism spectrum disorder, ADHD Tustin, 888-988-2800

DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY Arash Anavim Musculoskeletal radiology, healthcare management Orange, 714-456-6921 Azita Behrashi Breast imaging Orange, 714-541-0101 Joseph Burns Musculoskeletal imaging and intervention Orange, 714-456-2843 Miles C. Chang Ultrasound, body imaging Newport Beach, 949-764-5736 June Chen Breast radiology Newport Beach, 949-235-1146 Crispina Chong-Han Anaheim, 714-644-4116 Allen J. Cohen Abdominal imaging Orange, 714-456-6921 Stephen A. Feig Breast imaging Orange, 714-456-6905 J. Andrew Keyoung Abdominal and urologic imaging Newport Beach, 949-764-5736 Joon Kim Nuclear medicine, molecular imaging Orange, 714-997-4762 Mayil Krishnam Cardiovascular and thoracic imaging Orange, 714-456-2216 Chandana Lall Abdominal imaging Orange, 714-456-6921 January K. Lopez Breast imaging Newport Beach, 949-764-5780

Mark Masotto Abdominal and urologic imaging Orange, 714-538-6731

Shahram Lotfipour Injury prevention and public health Orange, 714-456-2326

Kenneth Meng Breast imaging Orange, 714-771-8171

William H. Murphy, III Pediatric emergency medicine Orange, 714-543-8911

Kirk Ohanian Neuro-radiology Orange, 714-997-4762 Elizabeth Jean Pusey Women’s imaging Newport Beach, 949-645-2321

Todd R. Newton Anaheim, 714-644-4132 Megan Boysen Osborn Medical education Orange, 714-456-5705

Jamshid Tehranzadeh Musculoskeletal radiology Irvine, 714-272-4045

James E. Pierog Pediatric emergency medicine Orange, 714-543-8911

Kim Hoang Tran Pediatric radiology Irvine, 949-932-5000

Jessica Pierog, D.O. Occupational medicine Orange, 714-543-8911

Hieu Truong Nuclear medicine and musculoskeletal imaging Orange, 714-997-4762

James B. Price Mission Viejo, 949-365-2202

Dan Vu Thoracic and cardiac imaging Orange, 714-538-6731

EMERGENCY MEDICINE Peter G. Anderson Indigent care Fountain Valley, 714-396-6935 Michael J. Burns Infectious and tropical diseases, geriatric medicine Orange, 714-456-5239 William Dodge Cardiovascular emergency Mission Viejo, 949-365-1400 Wirachin Hoonpongsimanont Orange, 714-456-1672 Bryan C. Hoynak Trauma, critical care, SWAT medical care Placentia, 714-524-4827 Robert J. Katzer Pre-hospital care, EMS, helicopter EMS Orange, 714-456-5239 Timothy E. Korber Sports and athletics Fountain Valley, 714-966-8105 Brian S. Lee Physician leadership Orange, 714-543-8911

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Michael S. Ritter Resuscitation Mission Viejo, 949-365-2202 Warren Wiechmann Education, technology Orange, 949-824-3837 Christepher D. Yao Epidemiology, public health Orange, 714-543-8911

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E N D O C R I N O L O G Y, DIABETES M E TA B O L I S M Andrew R. Reikes Thyroid cancer, thyroid disease, osteoporosis Irvine, 949-824-8600 Priya Khanijou Shah Orange, 714-771-5700 Ping H. Wang Irvine, 949-824-6887

FA C I A L P L A S T I C RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY Rami Batniji Facelift, necklift, rhinoplasty, revision rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty Newport Beach, 949-650-8882

C R E AT E Y O U R OWN ONLINE THERAPY

Food blogger KRUTI SHAH of Buena Park used Instagram to help recover from an eating disorder.

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t 14, I looked in the mirror and felt like I wasn’t worthy.

There was so much change happening — becoming a freshman in high school, new people, new organizations. Like every teenager, I guess I wanted to look a certain way.

That’s when I started starving myself. Anorexia.

It had nothing to do with sports or a boyfriend or

TOPDOCTORS2018 ethnicity. My parents, here from India for 30-plus years, are very loving and supportive. They are not the stereotypical Indian parents—never pushed me to be a doctor or take a certain career path. No expectations about how I should look, either.

So I can’t really figure out how this started. I was never heavy—just normal. I had done ballet as a kid, but wasn’t an athlete. I was on the school newspaper.

A few people at school noticed I was thin, but I was oblivious. My close friends didn’t say much, and no one pushed me to get help.

Finally, at 17, I went to an annual checkup. My doctor noticed I was very underweight and very anemic. That was my wake-up call.

Gradually, I started to feed my body and gain weight and be healthy. But then I went to college at UC Irvine and developed a different eating disorder: binge eating. Bulimia.

With the encouragement of my family, I began seeing a therapist. The bulimia was significantly reduced.

Another thing that helped was sharing. Two years ago, I started a blog about food. It now has 42,000 followers on Instagram (@_kruti).

A few years before, I stumbled upon a recipe blog called “Oh She Glows” by Angela Liddon. She had gone through a similar experience.

Soon, I found that creating recipes in the kitchen was a fun outlet for me—it helped me get away from myself. I was raised a vegetarian. I’d never taken a cooking class, but I enjoyed playing around with different textures and colors.

My favorite food is toast with toppings. Whatever bread I’m craving that day, I can top with avocados, almond butter, or berries.

In October 2015, my brother encouraged me to post the creations on social media. I thought that was crazy. But I just went with it and got great feedback.

It evolved into this platform to inspire people to be more mindful of the way they are eating and encourage them to find a balance with food so they don’t have to restrict or binge. It has really brought me to a community where I can be myself.

The blog aligns with my philosophy on health and wellness. One message I give to people with eating disorders is that they are allowed to ask for help. It’s easy to feel so alone when you are struggling with an eating disorder, but you don’t have to be. So many people out there will help you.

I think of my eating disorder in a positive light now. I’m trying to get into graduate school for occupational therapy. I’m interested in how things like yoga and nutrition can help improve people’s lifestyles and give them more value and purpose. In my applications, I openly talk about my past. It helped make me who I am.—R.M.W. photograph by J O H N C I Z M A S

Steven Daines Rhinoplasty, face/neck lift, facial rejuvenation Newport Beach, 949‑209‑1622

Jo Lieberman‑Pan Women’s health, preventive medicine Fountain Valley, 714‑549‑1300

Alexis D. Furze Nasal, sinus, and facial plastic surgery Newport Beach 800‑498‑3223

Sofia Meraz Women’s health Garden Grove, 888‑988‑2800

Brian J.F. Wong Aesthetic rhinoplasty, revision rhinoplasty, nasal reconstruction Irvine, 949‑824‑7997

FA M I LY M E D I C I N E Fred R. Alamshaw, D.O. Anaheim, 888‑988‑2800 Jonathan P. Anderson Brea, 714‑449‑6910 Thomas Badin Preventive health care and annual physical exams Santa Ana, 714‑835‑9441 Lance C. Brunner Outpatient and inpatient medicine, teaching, administrative Brea, 888‑988‑2800

Timothy A. Munzing Santa Ana, 714‑967‑4766 Carrie Nelson‑Vasquez Palliative care Santa Ana, 888‑988‑2800 Tan Q. Nguyen Medical humanities, under‑served medicine, medical education Anaheim, 714‑456‑6576 Michael S. Provenghi Diabetes, medical education Santa Ana, 888‑988‑2800 Doreen Rioux, D.O. Yorba Linda, 714‑577‑6680 Hal S. Shimazu Lipids, geriatrics Orange, 714‑997‑2899 Samuel E. Sunshine Functional, preventive and sports medicine Foothill Ranch, 949‑460‑9111

Kara Ann Cummins Graduate medical education Santa Ana, 888‑988‑2800

Kenneth K. Tan Yorba Linda, 714‑577‑6680

Alec V. Does Clinical hypertension Yorba Linda, 714‑685‑3533

Mimi Van Tuong Trinh San Juan Capistrano, 949‑661‑9600

Anne Ford Women’s and children’s health Brea, 714‑449‑6994

Charles P. Vega Medical education, disadvantaged populations Santa Ana, 714‑456‑5171

Fred Galluccio Newborn through senior hospital and office care Newport Beach, 949‑646‑4865 Mark F. Giglio Brea, 714‑449‑6910 Debra Gutierrez Brea, 714‑449‑6900 Gayle A. Hopper Women’s health, urgent care Fountain Valley, 714‑477‑8400 Wendy Leu Diabetes La Palma, 714‑562‑3420

Baotran N. Vo Maternity and women’s health, procedures, under‑served Irvine, 949‑824‑8600

F E M A L E P E LV I C MEDICINE & RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY

GASTRO­ ENTEROLOGY Alaa Abousaif Obesity management, endoscopy, functional bowel disease Orange, 714‑835‑7700 Shahrooz Bemanian Cancer screening, non‑surgical weight management Irvine, 949‑612‑9090 Kenneth J. Chang GI oncology Orange, 714‑456‑6187 Andrew Q. Giap Endoscopic ultrasound, biliary and advance endoscopy Anaheim, 888‑988‑2800 Hyder Jamal Hepatology Yorba Linda, 714‑577‑6624 John G. Lee ERCP, EUS, endoscopy Orange, 714‑456‑6745 Paul S. Lee Colon cancer prevention, non‑surgical weight loss Irvine, 949‑612‑9090 Sajen Mathews Fullerton, 714‑446‑5831 Nimisha K. Parekh Inflammatory bowel disease, medical education Orange, 714‑456‑6745 Hardeep M. Singh Endoscopic ultrasound, hepatology, GI bleeding Orange, 714‑835‑7700 David B. Stanton Inflammatory bowel disease, advanced endoscopy, nutrition Orange, 714‑835‑5100 Eugene J. Yoon Interventional endoscopy Fullerton, 714‑446‑5831 Victor T. Yu Nonsurgical medical weight loss Irvine, 949‑612‑9090

Melanie Santos Pelvic prolapse, urinary dysfunction, bowel dysfunction Fullerton, 714‑992‑5350 Geriatric Medicine continues

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G E R I AT R I C MEDICINE Lisa M. Gibbs Complex care of older adults Orange, 714‑456‑5530 Sonia R. Sehgal Healthy aging, wellness, older adult care Orange, 714‑456‑7007 Steven Tam Orange, 714‑456‑7007

GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY John V. Brown Robotic surgery, chemotherapy for gynecologic cancer Newport Beach, 949‑642‑1361 Leslie M. Randall Ovarian cancer treatment and imaging Orange, 714‑456‑8000 Krishnansu Tewari Ovarian cancer surgery, robotics, clinical trials Orange, 714‑456‑8000

GYNECOLOGY Kathy M. Anderson Gynecologic surgery, aesthetic services, regenerative medicine Santa Ana, 714‑547‑7575 Felice L. Gersh Polycystic ovary syndrome, integrative women’s health Irvine, 949‑753‑7475 Patricia Korber Endometrial ablations, all contraceptive methods Newport Beach, 949‑423‑7384

H E M AT O L O G Y & MEDICAL ONCOLOGY David J. Park GI malignancies, lung cancer, brain cancer Fullerton, 714‑446‑5900

Sanjay Sharma Fullerton, 714‑446‑5900

HOSPICE & PA L L I AT I V E MEDICINE Hoa Phan, D.O. Extensivist, complex care management Orange, 714‑289‑6658

INTERNAL MEDICINE Alpesh N. Amin Focused practice in hospital medicine Orange, 714‑456‑3785 William Batty Diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia Yorba Linda, 714‑577‑6628 Samuel M. Costantini Urgent care Santa Ana, 714‑427‑7800 Jane D. Curtis General internal medicine, problem solving Santa Ana, 714‑288‑3230 Falguni Doshi Anaheim, 888-988-2800 Allison Foley Yorba Linda, 714‑528‑4211 Ke‑Qin Hu Liver diseases Orange, 714‑456‑6926 Sonali Iyer Hospital medicine Orange, 714‑456‑5960 Linda Lam Hospital medicine Fullerton, 714‑447‑5027

Larry Silverberg Geriatrics Newport Beach, 949‑759‑3325 Simin Torabzadeh Geriatric assessment, osteoporosis, dementia Irvine, 949‑824‑8600 Tuan Quoc Trinh Fullerton, 714‑447‑5027 Alex Shing Yu Leung Focused practice in hospital medicine Fullerton, 714‑992‑3969 Melanie Spencer Wolf, D.O. Hospital medicine Irvine, 949‑923‑3200 Anthony F. Wong Preventive health Irvine, 949‑551‑1090 Samy A. Younis Geriatric medicine, women’s health, chemical dependency Irvine, 949‑451‑9292

INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGY Michael Y. Chan Complex coronary intervention, chronic total occlusions Orange, 714‑543‑5555

INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY Mahmood K. Razavi Treatment of arterial and venous diseases Orange, 714‑560‑4450

Melanie Lin Preventive care Santa Ana, 714‑929‑2300 Bavani Nadeswaran Bariatric medicine Orange, 714‑456‑7016

M AT E R N A L‑ F E TA L MEDICINE

Maryam Rahimi Chronic care management, preventive medicine Orange, 714‑456‑7016

Judith Chung Statistics, clinical research and design Orange, 714‑456‑8695

Neha Savalia Yorba Linda, 714‑577‑6652

Afshan Hameed Heart disease and maternal mortality in pregnancy Orange, 714‑456‑7879

Bahar Sedarati Newport Beach, 949‑200‑1655

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Tamera Hatfield Obstetrics and gynecology Orange, 714‑456‑7186

W H AT I T ’ S L I K E T O …

EMBRACE YOUR CHILD’S DIFFERENCES

SIMONE TIPTON of Silverado found the perfect pet for her daughter, SCARLETTE,

who lost a limb.

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hen Scarlette was born in December 2013, her left arm and shoulder looked swollen—and kept getting worse. After five months, we finally had a diagnosis: undifferentiated high-grade spindle cell sarcoma, a rare cancer that can affect the body’s soft tissue.

Her arm and shoulder had to be amputated, and skin grafts were placed on her left torso to replace the skin that was removed.

During this time, I had picked up crochet as a hobby. Since Scarlette, then about 11 months old, had developed a fascination for cats, I made a stuffed cat. To make her feel normal, I gave it only three legs. She loved her new toy so much that I thought to myself, “Why not get a real one?”

In December 2015, after months of internet searches, I came across a story about a three-legged cat on a news report. Three days of calling led me to an animal shelter in San Jacinto, way out in Riverside County. The cat had somehow gotten her paw cut off, was rescued by locals, and operated on by veterinarians. We jumped right into the car, drove 2½ hours, and met the fluffiest cat you’ve ever seen: Doc. We named her after Scarlette’s favorite cartoon character, Doc McStuffins. Since the cat was still healing from her amputation, we had to drive back out a couple of days later and pick her up.

Scarlette was overjoyed. She immediately understood that Doc was just like her. “Cat has owie,” she said, taking her right hand and putting it where her left arm socket used to be. She couldn’t stop hugging her. To this day, they have an incredible bond. And I’m convinced that Doc is one reason why Scarlette is handling it so well.

Both are pretty sassy. We call Doc “the hunter” because she’ll catch bugs with one paw in mid-air.

TOPDOCTORS2018 James T. Kurtzman Pre-term birth prevention, cervical incompetence, multiples Irvine, 949-336-7337 Carol Major Orange, 714-456-6707 Manuel Porto Orange, 714-456-8953 Julianne Toohey Depression during pregnancy and post-partum Orange, 714-456-6618 Deborah Wing Orange, 714-456-5967

MEDICAL ONCOLOGY Haresh S. Jhangiani Clinical research, target therapies, teaching Fountain Valley, 714-698-0300 Frank L. Meyskens, Jr. Physician scientist: melanoma, prevention, medical humanities Orange, 714-456-5805

I have no idea if she realizes that she only has one front paw, but Scarlette sure knows she’s only got one arm—and she loves to joke about it.

Ask her, “Where’s your arm?” and she’ll give you different answers: “It’s in the dishwasher.”

“Dr. Rose (her doctor) took it away.”

“It’s over there,” she’ll say, pointing out the window.

On Halloween 2016, it was Scarlette’s idea to go as a skeleton—and carry a skeleton arm around.

My favorite is when she wants to show me some attitude. Since she can’t cross both arms across her chest and pout, she throws the right arm far around to the other side and puffs her chest way out.

Scarlette, now 4, has a 6-year-old brother, Kayden, and a little brother, Lincoln, 1. Kayden and his sister are inseparable. She has figured out how to do everything with one hand that he does with two.

I’ve reached out to other parents with one-limbed kids. None of them have three-legged cats or dogs, but they love the idea. I’ve asked them how they handle backpacks, car seats, and all the things that usually require two arms and shoulders.

In the big picture, these are minor inconveniences.

The main thing is to get kids in environments where they feel normal.

After all, what’s normal, anyway?—R.M.W. photograph by J O H N C I Z M A S

Edward L. Nelson Lymphomas, tumor immunology, molecular pathway analyses Orange, 714-456-5153 Jason A. Zell, D.O. Colorectal cancer, gastrointestinal medical oncology, cancer prevention Orange, 714-456-5153

N E O N ATA L MEDICINE Muhammad Aslam Orange, 714-456-6920 Fayez Bany-Mohammed Orange, 714-456-6933 Daryoush Bassiri Orange, 714-509-3096 Christine Bixby Breastmilk and breastfeeding Orange, 714-509-3096 David A. Hicks Orange, 714-509-8632 Steven S. Lu Anaheim, 714-644-7040

Daniel Saesim Quality improvement Orange, 714-509-4373 Sandra C. Short-Bartlett Neonatal resuscitation, peer review, quality assurance Anaheim, 714-644-7040

N E O N ATA L P E R I N ATA L MEDICINE

Tina H. Cushing Chronic kidney diseases, dialysis, transplantation Anaheim, 714-644-2434 Kamyar Kalantar-Zadeh Kidney disease Orange, 714-456-5142 Hamid Moradi Research and discovery Orange, 714-456-5142

NEUROLOGY

Irfan Ahmad Treating neonates undergoing surgery Orange, 714-509-8632 Kushal Y. Bhakta Care of the extremely low birth weight infant Orange, 714-509-4373 John Patrick Cleary Cardiac and mechanical support for neonates Orange, 714-509-4373 Rebecca Jean Coleman Resuscitation and simulation, palliative care, breastmilk and breastfeeding, nutrition Orange, 714-456-6933 Sudeep Kukreja Newborn hearing screening, newborn nutrition, humanitarian missions Orange, 714-509-4373 Michel Mikhael Orange, 714-509-4373 Marielle Nguyen Developmental care of premature infant Anaheim, 714-644-7040 Sirisha Perugu Bioethics, newborn cardiovascular medicine, palliative care Orange, 714-509-3096 Lavonne Sheng Infection prevention Orange, 714-509-3096 Jack Sills Orange, 714-509-3096

Yama Akbari Neurocritical care Irvine, 949-824-1888 Daniela Bota Neurological oncology, brain tumors, clinical trials Orange, 714-456-7032 Jose A. Carrillo Neuro-oncology (brain and spine tumors) Orange, 714-456-8000 Mark J. Fisher Stroke Orange, 714-456-6856 Joey R. Gee, D.O. Headache, stroke, dementia, epilepsy, Parkinson’s, Botox Mission Viejo, 949-542-8002 Neal S. Hermanowicz Movement disorders Irvine, 949-824-0190 Jack J. Lin Epilepsy Orange, 714-456-6203 Lilit Mnatsakanyan Epilepsy, intraoperative neuromontoring, clinical neurophysiology Orange, 714-456-6203 Tahseen Mozaffar Neuromuscular disorders, inherited myopathies, inflammatory myositis Orange, 714-456-2332 Mona Sazgar Women with epilepsy and medically refractory epilepsy Orange, 714-456-6510 Gaby Thai Multiple sclerosis Orange, 714-456-8448

NEPHROLOGY Behzad Alimohammadi End stage renal disease, hemodialysis Irvine, 949-932-2507

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OBSTETRICS GYNECOLOGY Morris M. Ahdoot Infertility and menopause, high-risk pregnancy Irvine, 949-453-1173 Leon J. Baginski Robotic gynecological surgery, obstetrics, functional medicine Mission Viejo, 949-276-6266

Emily L. Whitcomb Female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery Irvine, 949-932-5677

O C C U PAT I O N A L MEDICINE Robert J. Maurer, D.O. Health and productivity management Fullerton, 714-449-6200

Dennis Buchanan Fullerton, 714-992-5350 Scott Capobianco Robotic surgery, high-risk obstetrics, infertility Mission Viejo, 949-364-1040 Janis D. Fee Maternity, bleeding management, robotic surgery Orange, 714-282-1892 Randy Fiorentino High-risk obstetrics and robotic surgery Orange, 714-835-8715 Nicte Flores Irvine, 888-988-2800 Debra R. Gierut San Juan Capistrano, 888-488-2800 Candace Howe High-risk obstetrics, chronic pelvic pain Newport Beach, 949-646-3780 H. Joseph Khan Obstetrics, minimally invasive surgery Santa Ana, 714-972-2111 Felicia Lane Female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery Orange, 714-456-8564

OPHTHALMOLOGY Sean Adrean Vitreoretinal surgery, diseases of vitreous, macular, retina Fullerton, 714-738-4620 Anand Bhatt Glaucoma and cataract surgery Irvine, 949-824-2020 Sanford Chen Vitreoretinal disease and surgery Newport Beach, 949-646-3242 Charles W.G. Eifrig Vitreoretinal surgery and macular disease Laguna Hills, 949-707-5125 Marjan Farid Cornea, external disease, cataract, refractive surgery Irvine, 949-824-0327 Sumit (Sam) Garg Cornea, cataract and refractive surgery Irvine, 949-824-2020 Ronald N. Gaster Cornea, cataract, refractive, cross-linking surgery Huntington Beach, 855-393-3622

Neal M. Lonky Cancer prevention, public health, health policy Anaheim, 714-322-4059

Carl T. Hartman Cataract and refractive surgery Los Alamitos, 562-598-7728

Jennefer Russo Family planning Orange, 714-633-6373

John A. Hovanesian Cornea Laguna Hills, 949-951-2020

Johanna Su Fullerton, 714-992-5350

John C. Hwang Retina surgery and diseases Laguna Hills, 949-707-5125

Lawrence B. Werlin Reproductive endocrinology and infertility, pre-implantation genetic diagnosis Irvine, 949-726-0648

Jeffrey M. Joseph Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery Newport Beach, 949-424-3524

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Peter Joson Glaucoma specialist and cataract surgeon San Clemente, 949-489-2218 Diana H. Kersten Cataract, refractive, pterygium surgery, comprehensive ophthalmology Laguna Hills, 949-951-2020 Edward W. Kim Cataract surgery Laguna Hills, 949-951-2020 Kenneth B Krantz Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery Santa Ana, 888-988-2800 Baruch D. Kuppermann Retina Irvine, 949-824-6256 Robert W. Lingua Pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus, nystagmus Irvine, 949-824-2020 Stephanie Y. Lu Retina Irvine, 949-824-6256 Desmond McGuire Retina surgery Santa Ana, 714-543-6020 Ashish M. Mehta Medical missions Yorba Linda, 714-685-3641 Sameh Mosaed Cataract and glaucoma surgery Irvine, 949-824-2020 Roger V. Ohanesian Laguna Hills, 949-951-2020 Aisha Simjee Anterior segment surgery in developing countries Orange, 714-771-2020 Jeremiah Tao Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery Irvine, 949-824-0327 Savak Teymoorian Cataracts and glaucoma Laguna Hills, 949-951-2020 Michael K. Tran Cataract, refractive, glaucoma, diabetes, macular degeneration Westminster, 714-839-2077 Matthew Wade Cataract, cornea and LASIK surgery Irvine, 949-824-2020 Timothy T. You Retinal surgery Santa Ana, 714-972-8432

W H AT I T ’ S L I K E T O …

MAKE A VIRAL RAP VIDEO ABOUT ADDICTION

MARK “GREMLIN” HENRIQUEZ of Santa Ana struck a chord when he wrote about his mom, RUBY LANZ’S, past drug addiction.

Ruby Lanz: I did drugs growing up but never got addicted. Fifteen years ago, I was a stressed-out single parent. I’d never tried meth before—and after a month, I was hooked. But no matter how bad I was on drugs, I didn’t realize that I was hurting my kids.

Mark Henriquez: When I was 11, I called my grandma and asked if I could move in there. Soon, my older brother, Ivan, came too. It wasn’t far—just a five-

TOPDOCTORS2018 minute walk down the street in Costa Mesa. I had to distance myself from her.

Ruby: Finally, after a couple of years, I made a change. It happened right after my first NA (Narcotics Anonymous) meeting. I listened to the stories and I thought, “If she could get sober, I can do it.” And I got sober. And then I relapsed. And then I finally got sober for good.

Mark: And my life became normal at age 15. My mom’s addiction made me more empathetic toward people.

I wanted to use music to help pull people out of it.

I got into music when my brother was doing some rapping. I started putting music on iTunes at age 20. Three years ago, in one of my earlier songs, my brother and I thank her for her recovery. I titled it, “No One.” As in, “No one can replace you.” I drove to her work and let her hear it.

Ruby: It still makes me cry.

Mark: “No One” does get bought—although not to the level of my new song that’s getting all the attention. I wrote “All for You” in March 2017 and put it online in May that year. More than six million people have viewed (the music video) on Facebook.

I wrote “All for You” because I have more perspective now. I wanted to tell the story again—better.

And do a video and put her in it. That made it more powerful and real to people. This song starts at the bottom and works its way up. It has two parts: The bad of the addiction, then the good that came out of it. (In the song) I say, “Who I am is great, I create music and help who I can/The people can relate to the pain that turned me into a man.”

Ruby: His music is the way that Mark can show his feelings. Even when he was younger, he wouldn’t say a word. He has to write it.

Mark: I like to rap about things people go through. I did one about my grandfather going through stomach cancer. I videotaped him a week before his operation. I wrote it to give him a reason to stay positive.

It says, “We’re homies then, till the very end of this/ There’s still moments I wouldn’t want you to ever miss/ Like when I have a kid or I’m getting married/ I don’t wanna have to tell you at the cemetery.” He watched it before the surgery, and he came through it strong. That video has 2 million views.

Ruby: “All for You” affected people. We were at Target the other day, and a guy came up and told Mark, “My mom is still using, and your music gives me hope.”

Mark: One guy told me that he hadn’t spoken to his mom in eight years but would now. People have played it for their brothers, at facilities, at NA meetings. It’s an amazing feeling. I went to a Tony Robbins seminar last year, which helped motivate me.

I’d love to be the Tony Robbins of rap.—R.M.W. photograph by J O H N C I Z M A S

O T O L A R Y N G O L O G YHEAD & NECK SURGERY Gurpreet S. Ahuja Pediatric airway, ear/nose/throat disorders Orange, 714‑633‑4020 William B. Armstrong Head and neck oncology, thyroid and parathyroid surgery Orange, 714‑456‑5750 Naveen Bhandarkar Rhinology and endoscopic skull base surgery Orange, 714‑456‑5750 James Bredenkamp Endocrine surgery, head and neck oncology Mission Viejo, 949‑364‑4361 Felizardo S. Camilon, Jr. Pediatric otolaryngology Orange, 714‑836‑6607 Vincent Chen Facial plastics, sleep medicine Anaheim, 888-988-2800 Roger L. Crumley Sleep disorders, voice/vocal cord problems Orange, 714‑456‑8841 Hamid Djalilian Hearing balance, ear disease, skull base tumors Orange, 714‑456‑7017 Rohit Garg Rhinology, skull base surgery Anaheim, 714‑644‑2093 Annette Luetzow Children Irvine, 949‑932‑5173 Nguyen Pham Pediatric hearing disorders, cleft and craniofacial disorders Orange, 714‑633‑4020 Terry Shibuya Skull base surgery, head and neck surgical oncology Anaheim, 714‑644‑2093 Jack Shohet Otology Newport Beach, 949‑631‑4327

Sunil Verma Voice and swallowing Orange, 714‑456‑5753 Mark A. Wohlgemuth Sleep medicine Mission Viejo, 949‑364‑4361

Uthara R. Mohan Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, athletic cardiac screening Newport Beach, 949‑646‑1495 Keith M. Weiner Sports evaluation and preventive medicine Orange, 714‑538‑8887

PAIN MEDICINE Stephen H. Barkow Spinal pain, acute and chronic pain Mission Viejo, 949‑364‑9595

P E D I AT R I C CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE

William M. Ko Interventional pain medicine Fullerton, 714‑446‑5527

Michele Domico Cardiac intensive care, extracorporeal life support Orange, 714‑509‑8658

Arthur Dino Zepeda Chronic spine‑related pain and neuromodulation Fullerton, 714‑446‑5537

Gary Goodman Pediatric trauma, traumatic brain injury, concussions Orange, 714‑509‑8658

P AT H O L O G Y Luis M. de la Maza Anatomic and clinical pathology Orange, 949‑824‑7450 Sherif A. Rezk Hematopathology and hematology Orange, 714‑456‑5009

P E D I AT R I C ANESTHESIOLOGY Nathan Nhat Le Irvine, 949‑932‑2440

Juliette L. Hunt Pediatric cardiac critical care Orange, 714‑509‑8658 Kenneth Kwang‑yul Kim Brain injury, pulmonary care Fountain Valley, 714‑966‑7253 Jason M. Knight Pediatric transport medicine, telemedicine Orange, 714‑509‑8620 Patricia Liao International health Orange, 714‑509‑8620 Paul Lubinsky Orange, 714‑509‑8658

P E D I AT R I C ENDOCRINOLOGY

P E D I AT R I C CARDIOLOGY Anjan Batra Electrophysiology, arrythmia Orange, 714‑581‑4401 Anthony Chang Clinical intelligence and innovation Orange, 714‑509‑8220

Timothy Flannery Diabetes, pituitary, PCOS, diabetes insipidus, calcium Orange, 714‑509‑8634 Christina S. Reh Diabetes, CF diabetes, growth, thyroid disorders Orange, 714‑509‑8634

Jodie Gandy Orange, 714‑538‑8887 Nafiz Kiciman Congenital heart disease, simulation‑based education Orange, 714‑581‑4401

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P E D I AT R I C GASTRO­ ENTEROLOGY Phyllis Agran Injury epidemiology and prevention Orange, 714‑581‑4401 Kenneth Grant IBD, autism, intestinal rehabilitation, clinical informatics Orange, 714‑509‑4099 Jeffrey H. Ho, D.O. Intestinal rehabilitation/ home TPN, capsule endoscopy Orange, 714‑509‑4099 Mitchell Katz Complex feeding problems and nutrition Orange, 714‑509‑4099 Anup Patel Hepatology, nutrition, eosinophilic esophagitis Orange, 714‑509‑4099

P E D I AT R I C H E M AT O L O G Y‑ ONCOLOGY Geetha Puthenveetil Hemoglobinopathies, vascular anomalies, hemostasis‑thrombosis Orange, 714‑509‑8459 Naveen Qureshi Anaheim, 714‑644‑4832 Amit Soni Hemostasis‑thrombosis, graduate medical education Orange, 714‑509‑8459

P E D I AT R I C INFECTIOUS DISEASES Felice Adler‑Shohet Bone and joint infections, tuberculosis, neonatal infections Orange, 714‑509‑8403 Antonio Arrieta Immunocompromised hosts and antifungals Orange, 714‑509‑8403

Delma Nieves Pertussis, pneumococcus Orange, 714‑509‑8403

P E D I AT R I C RADIOLOGY

Jasjit Singh Vaccines, vaccinepreventable diseases, immunodeficiency Orange, 714‑509‑8403

Liliane H. Gibbs Improving outpatient pediatric imaging Orange, 714‑458‑8992

P E D I AT R I C NEPHROLOGY

P E D I AT R I C SPORTS MEDICINE

Dorit Ben‑Ezer Orange, 714‑509‑8324

Chris G. Koutures Anaheim Hills, 714‑974‑2220

Shoba Narayan Nephritis, hypertension, chronic kidney disease Orange, 714‑509‑8324

P E D I AT R I C ONCOLOGY Van Thu Huynh Pediatric leukemia, relapsed leukemia, bone marrow transplant, immunotherapy Orange, 714‑509‑4348 Ivan Kirov Leukemia and lymphoma, stem cell transplant, investigational agents Orange, 714‑509‑4348 Elyssa Rubin Sarcomas, neuroblastoma, histiocytic disorders Orange, 714‑509‑4348 Lilibeth Torno Survivorship, histiocytosis, sarcoma, germ cell tumor Orange, 714‑509‑4348

P E D I AT R I C PULMONOLOGY Amy Harrison Cystic fibrosis, muscle weakness, asthma Orange, 714‑509‑8709 Pornchai Tirakitsoontorn Asthma, cystic fibrosis, bronchoscopy Orange, 714‑509‑8709 Anchalee Yuengsrigul Asthma, chronic lung disease, cystic fibrosis Orange, 714‑509‑8622

Negar Ashouri Kawasaki disease, antimicrobial stewardship Orange, 714‑509‑8403 64 Ora nge C oast • Health 2018

P E D I AT R I C SURGERY David L. Gibbs Pediatric and neonatal surgery Orange, 714‑364‑4050 Mustafa Kabeer Hernia, pectus Orange, 714‑364‑4050 Vinh Lam Minimally invasive, thoracic, neonatal anomaly surgeries Orange, 714‑361‑4480

P E D I AT R I C S Steven Abelowitz Newport Beach, 949‑759‑1720 Behnoosh Afghani Infectious diseases and medical education Orange, 714‑456‑5726 Sinda Althoen Santa Ana, 714‑288‑3230 Katherine Andreeff Hospital medicine, patient safety Orange, 714‑509‑8826 Eric H. Ball Pediatric nutrition Ladera Ranch, 949‑388‑1798 Connie Bartlett, D.O. Santa Ana, 714‑288‑3230 Mark A. Colon Obesity, literacy Santa Ana, 714‑509‑4840 Matthew K. Coulson Clinical informatics, immunizations Aliso Viejo, 949‑448‑0656

W H AT I T ’ S L I K E T O …

HELP YOUR CHILD FIND HIS VOICE

L AURA KASBAR of Newport Beach created videos for MAX, her son with autism.

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y twins, Max and Anastasia, were nonverbal at 3 years old. But I had no idea that anything was wrong.

After all, my husband didn’t talk until he was 4. And I was busy— I had an architecture-remodeling business and home-schooled my older three children.

Evidently, everyone else knew the twins were autistic, but no one said anything to me. “We didn’t want to hurt your feelings,” they told me later.

After we got the diagnosis, I frantically searched for information. One study advocated ABA—Applied Behavior Analysis—which said that if you started therapy one-on-one, six hours a day, 40 hours a week, you had a 40 percent chance of mainstreaming kids into first grade, indistinguishable from their peers.

We made our basement into a clinic and brought in ABA therapists and speech therapists. Ana and Max were in therapy from the time they woke up to the time they went to bed.

After months and months of doing this, Max did not speak one word. Ana started to talk. But Max didn’t even understand a word. “He would have to be institutionalized,” people told me.

A therapist told me not to worry—he’d once worked with a kid who took two years to speak.

That freaked me out even more.

I noticed that Max had no eye contact—would never look at us. I realized, how can he learn anything if he can’t see our mouths moving? I also noticed that he interacted with the television. I thought, “I’ve got to get my mouth on the TV.” That night, my husband and I made one-minute videos of a cup and Barney, whom Max loves. It was a close-up of my mouth saying the word “Barney” next to the actual Barney and then saying the word “cup” next to a cup. We did three sets in a row.

TOPDOCTORS2018 Angela S. Dangvu Breastfeeding support Tustin, 714‑565‑7960 Nancy Daisy Dodd Pediatric infectious diseases Anaheim, 714‑644‑2000 Afif H. El‑Hasan Asthma San Juan Capistrano, 888‑988‑2800 Svetlana Gorodetski Hospital medicine Orange, 714‑509‑8826 Jennifer Crisp Ho Pediatric hospital medicine Orange, 714‑509‑8826 Lisa Hoang Early development, sleep disturbances, obesity, asthma Tustin , 714‑505‑7110 Lynn E. Hunt LGB and transgender health Orange, 714‑456‑6025

The next day, Max watched it about three times each from his highchair as he ate breakfast, lunch, and dinner—nine times altogether. And that night, I held a cup up to him and he said, “Cup.” That was his first word—at age 3 years, 8 months!

After that, we made videos with the family every weekend. By the time the twins were 8 years old, they had caught up to their peers in language. By 13, Max had gained the nickname “Maxipedia,” because asking him a trivia question was way faster than Googling it. By 16, they went to college.

They turned 21 this year. Ana is finishing university in Germany and works full time, and Max has traveled all over Europe, studies Russian and Chinese, and even made up his own language. He lives on Balboa Island with me, goes to college, and works part time.

About eight years ago, I started going around the world teaching people how to make these kinds of videos. And what I found was that the parents would not make their own videos. When I was there, the kids would start to improve, and then when I went home, they wouldn’t do it. So I decided to start a company and make all these videos myself.

Now we have more than 100,000 videos and 50 employees in Spokane, Wash. Gemiini Systems officially launched the complete program last June.

Having a child who can’t talk leaves you feeling helpless. You see a lifetime of problems and struggle ahead. It was so difficult to do something. Then, 17 years ago, Max said, “Cup.” —R.M.W photograph by J O H N C I Z M A S

Irene O. Kan Anaheim, 888‑988‑2800 Altaf M. Kazi Community medicine, child abuse prevention and awareness Tustin , 714‑430‑2616 Mina Kono Pediatric and adult primary care orthopedics Anaheim, 888‑988‑2800 Jennifer D. Linzmeyer, D.O. Hospitalist Anaheim, 714‑644‑2000 Liberty G. Lowe Irvine, 888‑988‑2800 Jennifer Green Lusk Hospitalist medicine Orange, 714‑509‑8826 Suzanne L. McNulty Sports medicine, concussions, learning disabilities Mission Viejo, 949‑206‑0001 Maria E. Minon Administration, education, research Orange, 714‑509‑8413 Penny Reiko Murata Medical education Santa Ana, 714‑456‑7002

Leticia Oliveros Minority health, medical education, and immunizations Anaheim, 714‑456‑7002 Dilip Patel Developmental pediatrics for high‑risk neonates Orange, 714‑509‑8632 Sangeeta Patel Newborns, adolescents, preventive medicine Tustin, 714‑544‑3430 Sameer Pathare Hospitalist medicine Orange, 714‑509‑8826 Zacharia Reda Pediatric pulmonary and critical care Newport Beach, 949‑644‑0970 Praful (Paul) Sarode Hyperbaric oxygen therapy Santa Ana, 714‑547‑5444 Farrokh Shadab Mental health screening for kids 4 to 16 Fountain Valley, 714‑549‑1200 Annu G. Sharma Infants, children, adolescents Irvine, 949‑753‑0901 Barbara Stefanides Pediatric chronic pain Mission Viejo, 888-988-2800 Jeffrey R. Taylor Newborn care, pediatric sports medicine, asthma Costa Mesa, 714‑668‑2525 Eric J. Troyan Nutrition Mission Viejo, 888‑988‑2800 Vincent Valenzuela Santa Ana, 888‑988‑2800 Katherine Williamson Child nutrition, health, and well‑being Ladera Ranch, 949‑388‑1798

PHYSICAL MEDICINE & R E H A B I L I TAT I O N Danielle Perret Karimi Pain medicine Orange, 714‑456‑6984

PLASTIC SURGERY Semira Bayati Cosmetic surgery of body and face Newport Beach, 949‑756‑0400 Edward J. Domanskis Cosmetic face and body contouring revisional surgery Newport Beach, 949‑640‑6324 Eugene D. Elliott Cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery Fountain Valley, 714‑241‑0646 Gregory R.D. Evans Breast, aesthetics, cancer reconstruction Orange, 714‑456‑5253 Jon M. Grazer Aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery Newport Beach, 949‑644‑1240 Sanjay Grover Cosmetic surgery: face, nose, breast, body Newport Beach, 949‑759‑9551 Mark E. Krugman Injectables, volunteerism, medical management, teaching Irvine, 714‑972‑1811 Michael P. McConnell Fullerton, 714‑446‑5180 Keyianoosh Paydar Aesthetic surgery, breast surgery, cancer reconstruction Costa Mesa, 949‑999‑2411 Ali Sajjadian Rhinoplasty Newport Beach, 949‑515‑0550 Nirav Savalia Facial aesthetics, body contouring, breast surgery Newport Beach, 949‑759‑0980 Hisham Seify Aesthetic surgery Newport Beach, 949‑251‑1502 Michael Sundine Facelift, rhinoplasty, craniofacial surgery, cosmetic surgery Irvine, 949‑706‑3100

Plastic Surgery continues

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Robert E. Tuchler Irvine, 949‑932‑5048 Robert M. Wald, Jr. Cosmetic and reconstructive surgery Fullerton, 714‑738‑4282

P S Y C H I AT R Y Gustavo Alva Neuropsychiatry Costa Mesa, 833‑487‑2582 Rimal Bera Orange, 714‑456‑6898 Robert G. Bota Orange, 714‑456‑2056 Lawrence R. Faziola Electroconvulsive therapy, hospital psychiatry, depression pharmacotherapy Orange, 714‑456‑5902 Andrei Novac Traumatic stress Newport Beach, 949‑760‑9133 Sonya Rasminsky Women’s mental health, reproductive psychiatry Newport Beach, 949‑734‑4912 Pranav V. Shah Wellness, mindful meditation, personalty disorders Santa Ana, 714‑644‑6480 Atur V. Turakhia Sports psychiatry, medical education, psychotherapy Orange, 714‑456‑5823

PULMONARY DISEASE Robert Goldberg Critical care medicine Mission Viejo, 949‑364‑3330 Hoang Le COPD, lung cancer, obstructive sleep apnea Fountain Valley, 714‑964‑9060 George L. Schiffman COPD, critical care, sleep Mission Viejo, 949‑364‑3330

R A D I AT I O N ONCOLOGY Robert B. Ash Lung, prostate cancer, intraoperative radiotherapy Orange, 714‑734‑6250 Parima Daroui Breast cancer, head and neck cancer Orange, 714‑456‑5651 Venita L. Williams Brain, breast, gynecologic, thoracic, pediatric oncology Orange, 714‑734‑6250

REPRODUCTIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY & INFERTILITY Jane L. Frederick Assisted reproductive technologies Newport Beach, 949‑287‑5600 Daniel A. Potter In vitro fertilization, pre‑implantation genetic diagnosis Newport Beach, 949‑287‑5600

R H E U M AT O L O G Y Sanjay Chabra, D.O. Pediatric and adult rheumatology Fullerton, 714‑626‑8625 Sheetal B. Desai Systemic lupus erythematosis, autoimmune myositis, scleroderma Orange, 714‑456‑5135 Roger Kornu Inflammatory arthritis, osteoporosis Tustin, 714‑505‑5500

SURGERY Cristobal Barrios, Jr. Trauma, critical care, acute care surgery Orange, 714‑456‑5890

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Nicole P. Bernal Burns, trauma, critical care, acute care surgery Orange, 714‑456‑5840 Michele Carpenter Breast cancer surgery Orange, 714‑565‑0166 Colleen Coleman Breast, endocrine, oncology Newport Beach, 949‑791‑6767 Lisa Curcio Breast surgery Laguna Hills, 949‑770‑0797 Matthew O. Dolich Trauma, critical care, acute care surgery Orange, 714‑456‑5890 Todd S. Harris Hernia surgery, fibroid disease Newport Beach, 949‑221‑0136 David K. Imagawa Hepatitis and liver cancer in Asian-Americans Orange, 714‑456‑3884 Rajesh Khanijou Breast oncology and surgery Orange, 714‑744‑2403 Allen P. Kong Trauma, critical care, acute care surgery Orange, 714‑456‑5890 Francis S. Lee Wound care specialist Garden Grove, 714‑537‑7766 Michael E. Lekawa Trauma, critical care, acute care surgery Orange, 714‑456‑5890 Anne Luhan Phlebology (diagnosis and treatment of varicose veins) Dana Point, 949‑388‑4800 Ninh T. Nguyen Minimally invasive gastrointestinal and bariatric surgery Orange, 714‑456‑8598 Almaas Shaikh Trauma injury and prevention Mission Viejo, 949‑364‑1007 Brian R. Smith Gastrointestinal, minimally invasive, bariatric, hernia surgery Orange, 714‑456‑8598

W H AT I T ’ S L I K E T O …

SURVIVE A SHARK BITE

MARIA KORCSMAROS of Corona

on getting in Ironman shape after a near‑death experience

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iercing pain. My right side was suddenly in deep, unimaginable pain from my upper arm to my waist. I didn’t see it or hear it. But I knew I’d just been bitten by a shark.

My immediate instinct—not panic and not prayer, even though I’m Catholic—just think like a triathlete and get to the finish line. I was 200 yards out— normally just a five-minute swim for me. I feared I’d get bitten again or bleed myself unconscious before I reached my husband on the beach. My body was lit-

TOPDOCTORS2018 erally being held together by my wetsuit.

I got lucky. Lifeguards were out in the water off Corona del Mar on that morning in late May of 2016— just the third time I’d seen them since I started swimming there every Sunday six years ago with an Orange County triathlon club. We’d always go at 8 a.m., right to left from lifeguard shack number one. But this time I was late and I swam alone.

I’d seen the patrol boat 10 minutes earlier when I started my swim and didn’t think a thing of it. Now, dog-paddling within shouting distance of them, I started waving my arms and yelling, “Help me, help me, I was bit by a shark!”

Within a minute, two lifeguards grabbed me under the arms and pulled me up on the boat. They told me they saw blood all over the water and that it was coming from my arm. The triceps was detatched. They made me hold my arm as they put a tourniquet on it. I just felt all this warm blood gushing. I let go of it when it started getting numb. Within 15 to 20 minutes, we were at the dock at Balboa. They saved my life.

When I got to the hospital, Orange County Global Medical Center in Santa Ana, I told the ER nurse, “I’m in a lot of pain, and I just want to go to sleep.”

My race was over. I was in good hands, being taken care of. And I let go.

My injury list was long: three broken ribs, fractured pelvis, torn-up liver (but that grows back), and a severed femoral nerve. After three days in the ICU, my surgeon, Dr. Phillip Rotter, assessed my arm and said, “That’s kinda cool.” He asked me to wiggle my fingers. I did. “I didn’t think you could do that right away,” he said. “Your triceps was damaged a lot, and I had to do a lot of surgery to get it back.” A piece of it was missing, but muscle regenerates.

Bone doesn’t, so much. Two broken ribs were missing sections, and it’s a problem bending over. Ever since the doctors allowed me to start moving again, I get jabbed. I wasn’t able to swim freestyle because of the torque and deep breathing. I couldn’t bend enough to ride my triathlon bike. So I started with the breast stroke and a mountain bike—very slowly.

I did a supersprint triathlon shortly afterward to help me psychologically get over a fear of going in the ocean. I felt no pain and finished 20 minutes faster than I expected. Last year was my 20th year in Ironman. I keep training because it makes me feel like I’m progressing. Your body heals faster and hurts less when you’re doing something. It keeps you positive. Besides, when your body is used to moving, you want to move.

Every day I remind myself that I got lucky. If those lifeguards hadn’t been out there that day, we wouldn’t be having this conversation.—R.M.W. photograph by P R I S C I L L A I E Z Z I

Lawrence D. Wagman Surgical oncology, hepatic, pancreatic, biliary surgery Orange, 714‑734‑6215 William Campbell Wallace Advanced laparascopy, robotic anti‑reflux surgery Laguna Hills, 949‑457‑7900 John G. West Breast care and early detection Orange, 714‑619‑3308

S U R G E R Y, C A R D I O‑T H O R A C I C Richard N. Gates Pediatric cardiac surgery Orange, 714‑997‑2224 Jeffrey C. Milliken Cardiac, thoracic and aortic surgery Orange, 714‑456‑3634 Brian A. Palafox Cardiac surgery, adult and pediatric thoracic surgery Orange, 714‑997‑2224 Joanne Starr Congenital and pediatric cardiothoracic surgery Orange, 714‑997‑2224

S U R G E R Y, C O L O N & R E C TA L Joseph C. Carmichael Laparoscopic/robotic colon and rectal surgery Orange, 714‑456‑8511 Anita K. Gregory Colorectal cancer, genetics, pelvic floor disorders Orange, 714‑835‑8300

Devin Binder Deep brain stimulation, minimally invasive spine Fountain Valley, 949‑829‑2378

Raed M. Ali Minimally invasive cervical and lumbar spine surgery Fullerton, 714‑474‑3367

Sooho Choi Anaheim, 888‑988‑2800

Nitin N. Bhatia Complex cervical and lumbar spine surgery Orange, 714‑456‑7012

Christopher Duma Neurosurgical oncology, surgery for movement disorders Newport Beach, 949‑642‑6787 Hector W. Ho Spine disorders, brain tumors, cerebrovascular Orange, 714‑734‑3120

Ayaz Biviji Joint replacement surgery, arthroscopic surgery, robotics Orange, 714‑538‑8549

Frank P.K. Hsu Cerebrovascular skull base, brain tumor, functional neurosurgery Orange, 714‑456‑6966

Michael D. Burdi Less invasive spine surgery and treatments Mission Viejo, 949‑348‑4000

Keun‑young Anthony Kim Brain tumors and spine complex scoliosis Mission Viejo, 949‑388‑7190

K. Lauchlan Chambers Sports medicine and shoulder surgery Fountain Valley, 714‑850‑7300

Mark E. Linskey Brain tumors, SBS, radiosurgery, trigeminal neuralgia Orange, 714‑456‑8698 Farzad Massoudi Minimally invasive/ complex spine, brain tumors Laguna Hills, 949‑588‑5800 Michael Muhonen Pediatric neurological surgery Orange, 714‑509‑7070 Alexander Taghva Cervical and lumbar spine surgery, neuromodulation Mission Viejo, 949‑388‑7190

Steven D. Mills Orange, 714‑456‑7051 Michael J. Stamos Rectal cancer, minimally invasive surgery Orange, 714‑456‑6198

S U R G E R Y, NEUROLOGICAL Lars Anker Fullerton, 714‑734‑3120

Donald E. Bittner Hand surgery, United States naval reserve Fullerton, 714‑626‑8630

Rick Csintalan Knee, sports medicine Irvine, 888‑988‑2800 Brent R. Davis Sports medicine Irvine, 949‑932‑5190 Emil Dionysian Hand surgery Anaheim, 714‑644‑2327 Payam Farjoodi Minimally invasive spine surgery Fountain Valley, 714‑850‑7300 Tadashi Ted Funahashi Sports medicine Irvine, 888‑988‑2800 Michael J. Gillman Joint replacement surgery Orange, 714‑598‑1745 Scott M. Graham Sports medicine, arthroscopic surgery Laguna Woods, 949‑586‑3200

S U R G E R Y, ORTHOPEDIC Kent R. Adamson Total knee replacement, arthroscopy, adult reconstruction Mission Viejo, 949‑348‑4000

Bradley Greenbaum Sports medicine Irvine, 949‑451‑1454 Robert C. Grumet Sports medicine Orange, 714‑634‑4567 Ranjan Gupta Upper extremity Orange, 714‑456‑7012

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Bryce A. Johnson Minimally invasive spine surgery Laguna Woods, 949‑586‑3200 Nimish R. Kadakia Sports medicine Irvine, 949‑586‑3200 Kiarash (Kevin) Khajavi Knee and shoulder arthroscopy/replacement Fullerton, 714‑626‑8642 Zafar S. Khan Spine surgery Fountain Valley, 714‑850‑7300 Francois D. Lalonde Hip preservation, reconstructive surgery, pediatric Orange, 714‑633‑2111 James H. Lau Surgery, children orthopedics Anaheim, 888‑988‑2800 Arthur T. Lee Hand surgery Irvine, 949‑932‑5091 Eric W. Lee Sports medicine, knee and shoulder surgery, arthroscopy Orange, 714‑538‑8549 Michael S. Marandola Orthopedic sports medicine, joint reconstruction and replacement Mission Viejo, 949‑348‑4000 Stephen A. Mikulak Minimally invasive hip and knee replacement Newport Beach, 949‑759‑3600 Nicholas E. Rose Hand and upper extremity surgery Newport Beach, 949‑759‑3600

John A. Scolaro Orthopedic trauma surgery Orange, 714‑456‑7752 Stewart Shanfield Hip and knee Fullerton, 714‑626‑8630 Harry B. Skinner Fullerton, 714‑626‑8630 S. Shawn Solhpour Shoulder and knee reconstruction Fullerton, 714‑626‑8643 Daniel T. Stein Sports medicine Fountain Valley, 714‑850‑7300 Stephen Tocci Surgical and non‑surgical treatment of foot and ankle problems Mission Viejo, 949‑348‑4000

Russell S. Montgomery Endovascular, minimally invasive surgery Orange, 714‑532‑0793

UROLOGY Thomas E. Ahlering Urologic oncology, robotic surgery, prostate cancer Orange, 714‑456‑6068 Lamia Gabal Female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery Santa Ana, 949‑825‑7650 Michael S. Gazzaniga Robotic surgery Fullerton, 714‑870‑5970

Christopher J. Veneziano Sports medicine and arthroscopy Laguna Woods, 949‑586‑3200

Joel Gelman Male urethral and penile reconstructive surgery Orange, 714‑456‑2951

Kenneth J. Wilkens Orthopedic trauma Mission Viejo, 949‑364‑2154

Gamal M. Ghoniem Female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery Orange, 714‑456‑5378

Edward Yian Shoulder surgery Anaheim, 949-932-5000

Mark L. Jordan Urologic oncology, reconstructive and transplantation surgery Orange, 714‑456‑5371

S U R G E R Y, ORTHOPEDIC HAND Mark Elzik Hand and upper extremity surgery Mission Viejo, 949‑364‑2154

Samuel R. Rosenfeld Neuromuscular diseases Orange, 714‑633‑2111

S U R G E R Y, THORACIC

Benjamin Rubin Sports medicine, arthroscopy Orange, 714‑937‑2121

John P. Maurice Interventional pulmonology, lung cancer, esophageal cancer Newport Beach, 949‑764‑1866

John A. Schlechter, D.O. Sports medicine Orange, 714‑633‑2111

S U R G E R Y, VA S C U L A R

Ledford L. Powell Minimally invasive, thoracic surgery, chest reconstruction Laguna Hills, 949‑716‑2400

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Jaime Landman Kidney stones, urologic cancers, kidney obstruction Orange, 714‑456‑3330 Derrick V. Marinelli Robotic, laparscopic surgery Fullerton, 714‑879‑2410 Karan J. Singh Laguna Hills, 949‑855‑1101 Neyssan Tebyani Prostate, incontinence, kidney stones Laguna Hills, 949‑855‑1101 Edward Uchio Urologic oncology Orange, 714‑456‑6717 Alan C. Weinberg Urolift for BPH, interstim neuromodulaton Fullerton, 714‑870‑5970

To be selected for the 2018 Physicians of Excellence, applicants were required to meet the following baseline criteria: ➽ Be certified by a member board of the American Board of Medical Specialties, a mem‑ ber board of the American Board of Osteopathic Medical Specialties, or an equivalency board recognized by the Medical Board of California or Osteopathic Medical Board of California ➽ Be in good standing with Medical Board of California or Osteopathic Medical Board of California

➽ Maintain primary practice in O.C. for the past five years (post‑residency, fellowship training)

➽ Be in practice within specialty field for the past five years (post‑residency, fellowship training)

Applicants were required to meet at least two of these four criteria. The Selection Committee determined whether the applicant met the criteria, and discretion was used.

Physician Leadership ➽ Recent (within past three years) positions as an elected or appointed member of a medical organization. Excludes full‑time paid administrative positions, though a paid position as a medical director is acceptable. ➽ Recent (within past three years) elected/appointed positions as a member of a peer review organization/journal.

Teaching/Mentoring/Medical Research/Scientific Advances ➽ Recent (within past three years, with at least one in past year) medical school or university faculty appointment and/or involvement in teaching of other physicians, medical students and pre‑med students, or other healthcare professionals on an ongoing basis. ➽ Delivering medical education (within past three years, with at least one in past year) ➽ Currently (within three years) active in peer‑reviewed clinical research activities, have unique skills within field of nomination. Pharmaceutical clinical trials do not qualify.

Humanitarian Service Current (within past three years, with at least one in past year) activities and names of affiliated organizations while serving as a volunteer physician outside applicant’s regular practice, not receiving compensation, or philanthropic activities supporting medicine. This does not include providing care as part of applicant’s regular practice for which applicant was not compensated.

Unique Contributions and Community Service ➽ Current (within one year) significant community leadership positions such as PTA president, district school board member, youth coach, scout leader, etc. ➽ Community service outside medicine

Orange County Medical Association Board of Directors, 2017-18 William M. Thompson IV, M.D., president Paul B. Yost, M.D., president-elect Diana E. Ramos, M.D., MPH, secretarytreasurer Darla S. Holland, M.D., immediate past president Christopher Celio, M.D. Michael Eilbert, M.D. George Garcia, M.D. Nikan Khatibi, D.O. Smita Tandon, M.D.

Jason Cord, M.D., Southern California Permanente Medical Group Vijay Dhar, M.D., CHOC Pediatric Subspecialty Faculty Norman Rosen, M.D., St. Joseph Heritage Medical Group Duy Nguyen, D.O., resident representative Lauren DeDecker, medical student representative Austin Gardner, medical student representative

Physicians of Excellence Selection Committee

Members of the OCMA Board of Directors and the Physicians of Excellence Selection Committee are not eligible to be selected as a Physician of Excellence.

Jason Cord, M.D., chair; SCPMG board representative, OCMA; region chair breast imaging, SCPMG; physician in charge, Orange County radiology, Southern California Permanente Regional Medical Group; government relations lead, Orange County, Southern California Permanente Medical Group Laura Beken, manager, CHOC Medical Intelligence and Innovation Institute Vivien Chan, M.D., DFAPA, DFAACAP; chief of psychiatry, student health center, UCI; associate clinical professor, department of psychiatry, UCI Health; center for resiliency, wellness and education, Orange County Health Care Agency; American Academy of child and adolescent psychiatry, co-chair transitional age youth college student mental health committee Dona Constantine, R.N., B.S., senior risk management and patient safety department, Cooperative of American Physicians Inc.

Richard S. Frankenstein, M.D., past president, California Medical Association; past president OCMA Darla S. Holland, M.D., past president OCMA; assistant regional medical director, value demonstration, Southern California Permanente Medical Group; chair, regional credentials committee; Kaiser Permanente Southern California; physician market leader, national accounts, Kaiser Permanente Nikan Khatibi, D.O., MBA, pain and addiction medicine physician; Gov. Brown appointee Health Professions Education Foundation; Board of Supervisors appointee, CalOptima; legislative committee chair, OCMA Tom Loats, MSW, MPA, director, behavioral health services, St. Joseph Hospital (retired) Joanna Tan, M.D., past president, OCMA Jay Zubrin, M.D., past president, OCMA James Peterson, executive director, OCMA

TOP DENTISTS of O.C. 2 018

GENERAL DENTISTRY Richard K. Amo Fullerton, 714‑992‑0492 Katherine Anh Huntington Beach, 714‑230‑2410 Xerxez M. Calilung Irvine, 949‑551‑5600 John J. Cross Newport Beach, 949‑242‑0680 Patricia C. Degraw‑Schwartz Orange, 714‑282‑2490 Loc Q. Do Orange, 714‑633‑3336

ENDODONTICS Richard Angell III Newport Beach, 949‑640‑0020 Steven W. Baba Orange, 714‑637‑0925 David Beachler Orange, 714‑637‑0925 Daniel J. Boehne Dana Point, 949‑441‑5965 John R. Buoncristiani Newport Beach, 949‑644‑0595

Denny Fang Irvine, 949‑751‑2089

C. Randy Cockrell Anaheim Hills, 714‑974‑0949

Bijan Modjtahedi Fountain Valley, 714‑962‑2432 Thuy‑Anh P. Nguyen Irvine, 949‑552‑5055 Keith E. Reber Tustin, 714‑838‑1856 Dana J. Rockey Newport Beach, 949‑642‑4632 Thomas J. Rolfes Costa Mesa, 714‑557‑0700 Marta Rudat Tustin, 714‑665‑4200 Iman Sadri Foothill Ranch, 949‑587‑2800

Nicholas C. Davis Newport Beach, 949‑644‑9211 Elmira Elahi Lake Forest, 949‑258‑7433 Jennifer B. Eli Lake Forest, 949‑916‑9670 Christopher J. Fotinos Orange, 714‑538‑5182 Robert D. Genc Newport Beach, 949‑640‑0300 Brian M. Green Newport Beach, 949‑706‑0777

Jean C. Drexler Huntington Beach, 714‑374‑1111

Greg A. Schinnerer Irvine, 949‑552‑1701

Richard K. Hada Mission Viejo, 949‑951‑1067

Raed S. Fawaz Mission Viejo, 949‑582‑9206

Eugene J. Schmidt Fountain Valley, 714‑963‑8934

James B. Hair Newport Beach, 949‑675‑1146

Stephen N. Ferraro Downey, 562‑869‑3836

Steve N. McNicholas Laguna Hills, 949‑581‑8890

F. Frank Foroutan Buena Park, 714‑826‑4181

Nicole Smith Huntington Beach, 714‑536‑2383

Stephen M. Hall Huntington Beach, 714‑964‑1992

Daniel S. Fife Mission Viejo, 949‑273‑5505

Chetan Mehta Tustin, 714‑838‑1238

Sangita Hablani Tustin, 714‑368‑3413

Jeffrey R. Pene Newport Beach, 949‑644‑0595

Naz Haque Tustin, 714‑505‑0123

Peter T. Smrecek Jr. Newport Beach, 949‑759‑8606

Amal Hanna Westminster, 714‑848‑8100

Viviane S. Stein Laguna Beach, 949‑415‑1000

Robert J. Herried Costa Mesa, 949‑650‑2026

Rachna Surana Laguna Niguel, 949‑363‑5880

Aria Irvani Foothill Ranch, 949‑207‑6986

David Tassey Irvine, 949‑857‑1244

Kelli A. Junker Newport Beach, 949‑640‑2970

Patrick J. Garrett Garden Grove, 714‑799‑2888

Robert J. Cavalieri Newport Beach, 949‑644‑0595

Bruce R. Harkins Newport Beach, 949‑721‑4007

William Y. Chen Fullerton, 714‑738‑6651

Roy M. Hayashi Seal Beach, 562‑431‑0393

Jason C. Cho Irvine, 949‑622‑0055

Rodney D. Ida Tustin, 714‑544‑2615

Janice C. Chou Newport Beach, 949‑706‑5080

Lee R. Ingersoll Santa Ana, 714‑568‑0397

G. Reed Cummings Aliso Viejo, 949‑360‑9924

Samuel H. Ip Rancho Santa Margarita, 949‑589‑4819

Mark L. Ellis Orange, 714‑288‑8565

Shawn Loo Irvine, 949‑857‑9220

Fay F. Mansouri Irvine, 949‑622‑0055

Peter D. Cancellier Irvine, 949‑558‑0078

Hossein Edalat Fountain Valley, 714‑962‑4486

George W. Brazeal Corona del Mar, 949‑673‑6443

Fariborz Farsio Huntington Beach, 714‑847‑3513

Joseph H. Greiner Anaheim, 714‑774‑8360

Payal Dholakiya Irvine, 949‑234‑6933

Saman Malkami Fullerton, 714‑871‑8422

Leif Loberg Laguna Hills, 949‑523‑1029

Reza Izadi Lake Forest, 949‑305‑0202 Lars B. Jonsson Laguna Hills, 949‑581‑8890

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Howard Polk Los Alamitos, 562‑596‑1664 Karen S. Potter San Clemente, 949‑661‑9680 Reid V. Pullen Brea, 714‑529‑9029 Ahmed Sadek Long Beach, 562‑431‑3636 Wyatt D. Simons San Clemente, 949‑498‑2115 James S. Socoloske Newport Beach, 949‑631‑3380 Douglas S. Szeto Lake Forest, 949‑305‑0202 Anita Tomkoria Orange, 714‑639‑3200 Richard C. Wittenauer Newport Beach, 949‑729‑2200

Guitta G. Harb Aliso Viejo, 949‑360‑0225 Richard A. Harder Jr. Irvine, 949‑501‑7077 Maryam Horiyat Mission Viejo, 949‑364‑9600 Terry M. Imagawa Huntington Beach, 714‑847‑2569 Frederick A. Johnson San Clemente, 949‑361‑6900 James M. Kahal Laguna Woods, 949‑830‑0340 David Kim Irvine, 949‑857‑2828 Peter J. Lee Irvine, 714‑731‑8810 David S. Levitt Orange, 714‑997‑9030

William Wight Laguna Woods, 949‑830‑0340 Sean H. Yu Irvine, 949‑552‑5500

Alexander Kalmanovich Laguna Beach, 949‑494‑7522

Farzin Allameh Newport Coast, 949‑706‑1711

Robert L. Kluss Laguna Hills, 949‑770‑7077

Peter J. Andor Huntington Beach, 714‑963‑4581

Ronald T. Krause Orange, 714‑997‑5495

Thomas M. Boone Stanton, 714‑898‑5600 Brett C. Brazeal Corona del Mar, 949‑673‑6443

Nicole E. Kuske Mission Viejo, 949‑855‑0176 Basile Muntean Orange, 714‑673‑5222 Kaitlyn P. Nguyen Orange, 714‑633‑2562

illustrations by W E N D Y X U

TO P DENTISTS of O.C. 2 018 Mark K. Nguyen Costa Mesa, 714‑422‑0596 Michael J. Paquette Tustin, 714‑838‑7561 Lincoln C. Parker Ladera Ranch, 949‑347‑5532 Scott L. Rice Irvine, 949‑238‑6745 Carla A. Rimoldi Huntington Beach, 714‑846‑2122 Aveed Samiee Laguna Niguel, 949‑215‑5500 Kurt R. Schneider Mission Viejo, 949‑380‑0700 Joseph A. Shilkofski San Clemente, 949‑366‑9555 Andrew W. Spath Corona del Mar, 949‑612‑2356 Michael J. Spitzer Costa Mesa, 949‑245‑1635 Benjamin T. Stevens Laguna Hills, 949‑770‑7077 John E. Taylor Ladera Ranch, 949‑542‑7200 Mark A. Trebon Laguna Hills, 949‑770‑7077 Jerome J. Tsang Irvine, 949‑336‑8782 Desiree Yazdanshenas Newport Beach, 949‑644‑6988

HELPING OUT

Dr. Jila Nikkhah, Dental Director at Share Our Selves in Costa Mesa Tell us about Share Our Selves.

SOS is a nonprofit health center that helps the lowincome working poor population of Orange County receive dental care and achieve better overall health.

Oral health is just barely beginning to find importance in overall health. Only about 40 percent of our patients have medical insurance; we want to be a resource for those who can’t find places to go for treatment.

When did you start working with SOS? In 1999. What drew me to SOS, and the best thing about it, is that I can do the best dentistry work for the patient, and bring them to optimal health, without worrying about whether they would struggle to pay for services after they leave.

What is the goal at SOS? Keep patients free of pain and educate them on the importance of dental health. Education is a huge part of what we do, especially since we opened a pediatrics clinic in 2016. We want to educate for the long term.

Rick J. Berrios Huntington Beach, 714‑841‑4954

Sanford L. Ratner Santa Ana, 714‑835‑1715

Jeffrey M. Caputo Mission Viejo, 949‑586‑7000

Nader K. Salib Mission Viejo, 949‑364‑0250

Adam T. Clark Aliso Viejo, 949‑202‑0676

Beau M. Soares Anaheim, 714‑974‑5906

Michael K. Clark Mission Viejo, 949‑470‑3672

Jason A. Straw El Dorado Hills, 916‑933‑3332

Brian C. Cooper Placentia, 714‑985‑9690

David R. Telles Huntington Beach, 714‑766‑6560

David R. Cummings Mission Viejo, 949‑586‑7000

Craig C. Thiede Tustin, 714‑730‑6767

Mary A. Delsol Dana Point, 949‑240‑2280

Monty C. Wilson Santa Ana, 714‑835‑7771

Sharo Fatehi Laguna Hills, 949‑472‑3737 Kenneth R. Girard Mission Viejo, 949‑364‑0220 Bao‑Thy N. Grant Orange, 714‑771‑7677

Junil Ahn Mission Viejo, 949‑364‑0220 Simona C. Arcan Huntington Beach, 714‑847‑9000 Edward Balasanian Mission Viejo, 949‑586‑7000

photographs by J A S O N WA L L I S

Peter Wöhrle Newport Beach, 949‑720‑8072 Gary Wyatt Newport Beach, 949‑760‑1661

Charles D. Hasse Irvine, 949‑727‑7000 David A. Hochwald Huntington Beach, 714‑766‑6560 Daniel Y. Hsu Irvine, 949‑679‑3470 Vivian Jui Irvine, 949‑727‑4633 Eric Kim Irvine, 949‑453‑9797 Ryan M. Kriwanek Newport Beach, 949‑760‑1661 Lawrence P. Lorenzi Newport Beach, 949‑760‑1601

ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY

Robert T. Wheeler Jr. Lake Forest, 949‑859‑3822

Michael W. Marshall Huntington Beach, 714‑766‑6560 Thomas R. Michaelis Newport Beach, 949‑760‑1661 Daniel S. Miller Huntington Beach, 714‑842‑7729 Steven A. Miyamoto Fullerton, 714‑525‑1178 Quoc L. Nguyen Laguna Hills, 949‑768‑4071

ORTHODONTICS E. Dean Azzeh Newport Beach, 949‑640‑0203 Harold E. Barkate Newport Beach, 949‑722‑9010 Douglas D. Baum Tustin, 714‑544‑8030 Samuel S. Berro Los Alamitos, 562‑598‑3333 Bart R. Boulton Cypress, 714‑252‑7060 Chi H. Bui Fountain Valley, 714‑962‑8883 Russell E. K. Chang Los Alamitos, 562‑430‑0541 Christopher M. Chau Fountain Valley, 714‑962‑2788 Richard M. Curtis Brea, 714‑990‑5414

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TO P D E NT I STS of O.C. 2 018 John DiGiovanni Newport Beach, 949‑640‑0202

GIVING NATURE

John T. Eli Lake Forest, 949‑855‑8480 Glenn P. Frial Laguna Niguel, 949‑276‑2105 Bahar C. Ghafouri Irvine, 949‑786‑7800 Neil J. Graham Huntington Beach, 714‑963‑1596 Andrew T. Harner Huntington Beach, 714‑842‑9933 Brandon T. Hoang Irvine, 949‑385‑6814 Sage M. Humphries Orange, 714‑997‑5961 Ronald W. Jawor Irvine, 949‑786‑0777 Hedi T. Kermani Newport Beach, 949‑640‑5050 Kevin N. Kieu Fountain Valley, 714‑965‑9553 Enoch S. Kim Laguna Hills, 949‑472‑9155 Peter T. Kimball Laguna Beach, 949‑304‑5159

Dr. Michael Hanrahan, Dental Director at Lestonnac Free Clinic in Orange What does it mean to you as a dentist to be able to help?

When I first came to work here, I was going through a hard time in my life. This place kind of saved me and gave me perspective. I enjoy it so much. I wish they would make volunteering a requirement to keep your license.

In my life, I’ve always sort of been a caregiver, so I love this. I reap more than I give. It is a win-win-win situation.

I don’t know any party who hasn’t benefited from this.

Tell us about your patients.

The joy to see the patients, especially those who don’t have teeth, smile after we are done—it’s amazing. They are so thankful. And it’s not even just about appearances.

I think of it as every biology class I ever took in my life: Digestion begins with chewing your food, so if you can’t chew your food, how can you digest it properly?

Do any patients stand out?

This one gentleman, he had kids and we made teeth for him. His teeth were in such bad shape that they were lying sideways. So we had to pull them all and do immediate dentures. And to have him smile and say “Now I can apply for jobs” was just so cool.

Samuel S. Lee Irvine, 949‑262‑9567 Matthew D. MacGinnis Fullerton, 714‑253‑5333 Nooshin Majd Fullerton, 714‑871‑8445 Lauren N. Manfred Fountain Valley, 714‑963‑8931 James M. Meeks Ladera Ranch, 949‑347‑2525 Robert E. Meister Laguna Hills, 949‑770‑3161

Philip M. Nisco Fountain Valley, 714‑979‑1400

Beanca Chu Huntington Beach, 714‑962‑9302

Shannon L. Nissen Mission Viejo, 949‑830‑4101

Eduardo Correa Orange, 714‑538‑5582

Taylor M. Olsen San Juan Capistrano, 949‑542‑7799 Marc R. Pana Aliso Viejo, 949‑360‑0225 David Pham Westminster, 714‑775‑2227 Mark Rashidi Mission Viejo, 949‑770‑8011 Sholeh Roghani Aliso Viejo, 949‑643‑2222 Thomas P. Rose Fountain Valley, 714‑964‑0021 Mark Sayed San Juan Capistrano, 949‑493‑3993 Simon C. Shung Irvine, 949‑264‑3314 Sohail I. Simjee Tustin, 714‑730‑6600 Noland D. Soo Huntington Beach, 714‑842‑7775 Heidi B. Starnes Newport Beach, 949‑720‑8145 Mario E. Tai Irvine, 949‑892‑6888 Sophia X. Updike Irvine, 949‑870‑9713 Todd M. Walkow Newport Beach, 949‑644‑1281 Steven R. Wynn Newport Beach, 949‑642‑2626 James J. Zahrowski Tustin, 714‑544‑5345

William D. Nguyen Dana Point, 949‑363‑0033

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Kent N. Do Santa Ana, 714‑557‑5437 Geoffrey M. Hersch Newport Beach, 949‑644‑0611 Brian Y. Hong Fullerton, 714‑992‑5437 Phyllis K. Kawada La Habra, 562‑690‑3750 Joyce C. Kim Irvine, 949‑653‑2828 Jacob K. Lee San Clemente, 949‑361‑2838 Christian C. Lopez Newport Beach, 949‑722‑1400 Rabin A. Marfatia Irvine, 949‑299‑1111 Nasem Mojarrad Aliso Viejo, 949‑643‑2222 Richard P. Mungo Huntington Beach, 714‑841‑4990 Jeanne T. Nguyen Rancho Santa Margarita, 949‑858‑5150 David H. Okawachi Orange, 714‑997‑3000 Maryam M. Pearose Foothill Ranch, 949‑716‑2800 Mary R. Pham Placentia, 714‑528‑8252 Joshua P. Rorem La Palma, 714‑821‑7950 Nhu Q. Tran San Clemente, 949‑481‑5437

Shawn L. Miller Orange, 714‑639‑1061 Trang T. Nguyen Irvine, 949‑262‑9567

Rita Daghlian Newport Beach, 949‑706‑7006

PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY Azi A. Ardakani Laguna Hills, 949‑342‑1484

Shaul Yehezkel Irvine, 949‑559‑0674

THANKFUL VETERAN

Joe Melanson, Vietnam veteran who received dental care at Lestonnac Free Clinic How did you find Lestonnac?

I couldn’t afford the dental work I needed, and my benefit level isn’t high enough to get VA dental. So the people I knew at Lestonnac said, “Why don’t you come over here?” I made an appointment and went in, and they took care of it for me.

What did it mean to have this service available?

It meant a lot. Number one, they were considering veterans.

That was a big thing. A lot of people think (because of ) veteran benefits, you get everything. It’s really not that simple.

How was your experience?

I had a tremendous fear of dentists from past experiences.

I had gone to a dentist once to do an extraction and he told me, “I can’t do your teeth. You are too tense and on edge.” When I went to Lestonnac, I had no fear of sitting in the chair. That’s the way they treated me. They did the work, and I didn’t panic or anything. That’s how great I think Lestonnac is.

Michael J. Gahagan Newport Beach, 949‑640‑6683

Ajay B. Setya Mission Viejo, 949‑482‑6089

Jesse M. Duncan Huntington Beach, 714‑846‑1386

PERIODONTICS

Nooshin Ghayoumi Irvine, 949‑281‑6165

Stephen R. Shepherd Tustin, 714‑544‑2220

Thomas S. Adamich Huntington Beach, 714‑842‑6631

Rebecca L. Hart Tustin, 714‑544‑2220

Iyad A. Sood Huntington Beach, 714‑968‑4907

David W. Eggleston Newport Beach, 949‑640‑5680

Samuel S. Ahdout Irvine, 949‑786‑5242 Michael J. Arzouman Orange, 714‑744‑9100 Steven J. Bounds Irvine, 949‑857‑1053 Nicholas Caplanis Mission Viejo, 949‑258‑7746 John B. Chrispens Newport Beach, 949‑833‑2263 Donald S. Clem Fullerton, 714‑441‑0436

Kian Kar Mission Viejo, 949‑258‑7746 Tash F. Kish Laguna Hills, 949‑770‑0548 Marlene A. Miller Tustin, 714‑544‑5337 Todd E. Miller Irvine, 949‑857‑1053

Coury Staadecker Newport Beach, 949‑640‑9475 E. Clark Wright Laguna Woods, 949‑581‑6641 Nelson T. Yen Fullerton, 714‑441‑0436

Mark A. George Orange, 714‑953‑1000 Greg N. Guichet Orange, 714‑771‑7555

David S. Hahn Irvine, 949‑654‑3601 Daniel Kantarovich Orange, 714‑953‑1000 Massoud Kashanchi Costa Mesa, 714‑662‑4424

Mark J. Redd Laguna Woods, 949‑581‑6641

Nelson Lowe Santa Ana, 714‑550‑7474

Ramyar Elyassian Tustin, 714‑656‑4885

Peter A. Russo Huntington Beach, 714‑842‑2515

Corwin W. Evans Newport Beach, 949‑759‑7007

Allen J. Schultz San Clemente, 949‑493‑8857

Frieda Brookshire Tustin, 714‑838‑3400 Robert B. Coye Newport Beach, 949‑640‑5680 Robert L. Duell Laguna Woods, 949‑951‑7988

Robert L. Simon Fullerton, 714‑525‑5200

Valentina Redden La Habra, 562‑697‑1229 Antoine S. Sayegh Huntington Beach, 714‑891‑1155

Christopher P. Travis Laguna Hills, 949‑855‑2071 Jean Wu Newport Beach, 949‑760‑6288

David L. Guichet Orange, 714‑771‑7555

Richard K. Parris Orange, 714‑673‑1600

PROSTHODONTICS

Carlos Parajon Rancho Santa Margarita, 949‑216‑9090

Robert G. Mokbel Fountain Valley, 714‑968‑0308 Kent T. Ochiai Santa Ana, 714‑542‑9606

To help you find top dental professionals, Orange Coast used a professional marketing company, PRS, to identify the Top Dentists in Orange County. Together, we surveyed practitioners in general and pediatric, oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthodontics, periodontics, prosthodontics, and endodontics, asking them to reveal the best dental professionals in our area. These Top Dentists have been scrutinized for the legitimacy of their licenses as well as their status with the Dental Board of California.

The professionals listed herein were selected by their peers in a survey conducted by Professional Research Services Company of Troy, Mich.

Professionals may be screened and selected through the verification of licensing and review of any infractions through various applicable boards, agencies, and rating services. For further information, visit prscom.com or email PRS at spinkhasova@hour-media.com.

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TOP MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS

Orange County residents enjoy access to the most exceptional medical care in the country. From world-renowned surgeons and dermatologists to mental-health experts and innovators in medical services, this special section profiles the “best of the best” in the O.C. healthcare community.

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TOP MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS

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KATHY M. ANDERSON, MD, FACOG, JD, ABAARM Center for Regenerative Science Mothers & Daughters Center for Women

Awarded

2018 Physician of Excellence

MONA LISA TOUCH - FOR TREATMENT OF VAGINAL ATROPHY, DRYNESS AND PAINFUL INTERCOURSE. Dr. Kathy Anderson doesn’t view aging the way most people do. Aches, pains and weight gain aren’t a fact of life – nor are wrinkles, sagging skin and hair loss. “Aging is a degenerative disease,” says Dr. Anderson. “We can reverse aging by five to 10 years. In the future, we can probably reverse aging by 30 to 40 years.”

Dr. Anderson would know. Regenerative science has been her focus since 2013. She earned certification from the American Board of Anti-Aging/ Regenerative Medicine (ABAARM) and studied stem cell therapies on a fellowship – all while managing a successful ob/gyn practice with Mothers & Daughters Center for Women, which she still runs with her mother, Dr. Nasrin Farbakhsh.

And so the Center for Regenerative Science was born. New patients – men and women alike – can expect to spend considerable time with Dr. Anderson on their first visit. She orders blood tests to determine a variety of factors, including hormone levels. “Once everything is in balance, they become leaner, they begin to show less wrinkles. It’s reversing aging from the inside out. And from the outside in is where we have the quick fixes.”

AREAS OF EXPERTISE • Icon laser: Treats signs of aging on the skin by improving texture, discoloration and age spots, redness, and smoothing lines and wrinkles.

• MonaLisa Touch laser: Restores vaginal health by increasing moisture levels and reducing symptoms that include itching, burning and dryness.

• SculpSure laser: Targets stubborn fat tissue by destroying fat cells in undesirable areas, including the double chin.

• TempSure RF: Used for skin and vaginal tightening, and treats cellulite with no downtime. “It is our Cinderella treatment.”

• Botox and fillers: Administered in a natural artistic manner.

• All treatments require little or no downtime, result in little or no pain, and require no anesthesia.

801 N. Tustin Ave., Ste. 403, Santa Ana, CA 92705 | 714.547.7575 | mothersanddaughterscenter.com mothersanddaughtersgyn@gmail.com 76 Ora nge C o ast • Health 2018

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TOP MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS

DR. LISA PARISSI Clinical Director & Chiropractor

Wellness Choice sets itself apart in Orange County for being one of the first offices to focus on the health and wellness care of the whole person – corrective chiropractic care, lifestyle, weight loss and nutritional coaching. At Wellness Choice, the approach to chiropractic care is different than almost all other chiropractors in Orange County. While most aim to deliver immediate pain relief, Wellness Choice specializes in Chiropractic Biophysics® (CBP). CBP is the most scientific, researched and published corrective chiropractic technique. At Wellness Choice, CBP doctors aim to rehabilitate and realign the spine back to its optimal shape, therefore restoring optimal nerve flow to the limbs and organs. Not only does CBP address issues such as chronic back pain, neck pain, fatigue, headaches and sciatica, but it also restores the structure of the spine and eliminates the source of nerve interference. This results in treating other health issues such as asthma, sleep apnea, issues with colic in babies and so much more!

“We use the latest in spinal rehabilitation techniques to eliminate the source of back pain, neck pain, headaches, migraines, and fatigue. Natural and non-invasive forms of therapy such as decompression are integral to our practice,” explains Dr. Parissi.

Through an extensive evaluation, digital X-rays and assessment, the doctors at Wellness Choice create a personalized plan for each patient.

Whether you are in chronic pain and nothing you have tried has ever worked, or if you are an athlete looking to optimize your performance, Wellness Choice is the fit for you. The doctors offer personalized treatment for thousands of patients using innovative healing techniques such as BEMER magnet therapy, thus setting a new standard in the chiropractic field. Dr. Parissi, the Clinical Director of Wellness Choice, is also well known in the athletic community for her Titleist Performance Institute Certification and certification as a Vinyasa yoga instructor.

“I always knew that my mission in life was to spread the wealth of healing and wellness to my community, and corrective chiropractic care gave me the perfect vehicle to do this. I have spent years incorporating athletics, yoga, and a healthy lifestyle into my chiropractic practice and I am always learning about cutting edge healing techniques that can better my practice and benefit my patients.” Her passion is teaching people how to live a better life.

1101 Dove St #270, Newport Beach, CA 92660 | 949.387.1333 | Wellnesschoice.com Health 2018 • Or a nge Coast 77

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BURAK OZGUR, MD Minimally Invasive Spine Surgeon

As a leading and respected neurosurgeon, Dr. Burak Ozgur specializes in minimally invasive spinal surgery and is Chief of Spine Surgery and Section Chief of Neurosurgery at Hoag Memorial Presbyterian. His achievements have earned him a double-board certification from the American Board of Neurological Surgeons and the American Board of Spine Surgery; he has even completed a combined Neurosurgery and Orthopedic spine surgery fellowship – all significant distinctions.

“Most spinal surgery can be performed minimally invasively now which is so much easier on the patient and has far fewer complications,” he explains. “A majority of patients who have spine problems do not need surgery at all and can be treated conservatively. I am always completely honest with my patients and recommend only what they need to improve their quality of life – even when it means no surgery at all.” Dr. Ozgur goes on to note that when he does operate, he focuses only on what is necessary to minimize a patient’s recovery time.

In practice for over 12 years, you could say Dr. Ozgur has literally written the book on minimally invasive spine surgery; his first book is widely circulated among fellow surgeons and he’s currently working on one for the general public. He has been recognized for his excellence, including seven consecutive years as a Super Doctor in Southern California and also named Most Compassionate Doctor, a patient-driven award that is bestowed to only 5 percent of the nation’s 870,000 active medical practitioners. He is the founder of ONE® Brain & Spine Center® in Southern California.

“Taking a patient who is suffering, perhaps can’t walk, can’t play with grandkids or can’t work – if I can make the diagnosis and cure the problem it’s tremendously fulfilling to help them get back to the activities they enjoy. People say ‘You gave me my life back’ – that’s very rewarding.”

SPECIALTIES: • Herniated Disc

DISTINCTIONS • Chief of Spine Surgery and Section Chief of Neurosurgery at Hoag Memorial Presbyterian.

• Spinal Stenosis • Chronic back pain

• Double board-certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgeons and the American Board of Spine Surgery.

• Neck pain

• Recipient of numerous awards • Published author of a neurosurgery text book

16405 Sand Canyon, Suite 200, Irvine, CA 92618 | 949.383-4190 | ozgurmd.com 78 Ora nge C o ast • Health 2018

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MICHAEL T. TRAN, MD, F.A.C.E., MEDICAL DIRECTOR Southern California Endocrine Medical Group, P.M.C.

Stanley H. Hsia, MD, F.R.C.P.C., F.A.C.E.; Ricky P. Mac, MD, F.A.C.E.; Kimberly Cook, R.N., M.S.N., FNP-C; Tara Holguin, PA-C, M.S.P.A.S., M.P.H.

As a board-certified endocrinologist who has dedicated his career to diagnosing often complex diseases, Dr. Michael Tran spends his days helping patients get on with their lives. In his role as Medical Director at Southern California Endocrine Medical Group in Orange, Dr. Tran and his colleagues Dr. Stanley Hsia and Dr. Ricky Mac pride themselves on practicing medicine “the way it’s supposed to be done.”

“We spend as much time as needed to educate each patient and fulfill our goals of providing treatment plans best suited to the individual,” says Dr. Tran. “We always try to involve our patients every step of the way to maximize compliance. We also work closely with referring providers to ensure the lines of communication are always open.”

When it comes to expertise, longevity in the field matters. Founded over a decade ago, Southern California Endocrine Medical Group specializes in adult endocrinology, with a scope of practice that encompasses the management of all types of diabetes, thyroid disease and thyroid cancer.

With two ultrasound machines on site, these medical experts have performed over 6,000 scans to date; Dr. Tran alone has personally performed at least 1,500 ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration biopsies of thyroid nodules with a non-diagnostic rate of less than 3.25% (significantly below the 21% national average). Other areas of expertise include managing over-active and under-active thyroid glands; pituitary gland problems; adrenal gland problems; testosterone deficiency in males; Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome; calcium metabolism and parathyroid gland problems; and cholesterol problems. “Many patients have gone undiagnosed for years so it can be life changing once the diagnosis is made and treatment is started.”

In a field where credentials count, Dr. Tran, Dr. Hsia and Dr. Mac all have board certifications and advanced fellowship training. When not providing exceptional medical care, all three of the doctors are active when it comes to training internal medicine residents, while Dr. Hsia continues to lecture and do research almost full time outside of clinical practice. As a group, the trio is well published and ever abreast regarding the latest developments in endocrinology. Training and skill aside, it is their collective dedication to compassionate, personalized care that really sets the practice apart.

“Our patients become like family and it gives us great satisfaction when we can give them hope and empower them to take back the gift of trying to be healthy again. We love what we do every day; being challenged intellectually and at the same time be able to see the joy in a patients’ eyes as their health improves is the most rewarding feeling in the world.”

1310 W. Stewart Dr., Suite 215, Orange, CA | 714.997.5000 | socalendocrine.com Health 2018 • Or a nge Coast 79

PICTURE OF SUCCESS

SEAN SOTO

Zumba Sensation

Why this workout?

I was boxing at the gym when I heard the music and saw 50 women dancing in a class. I like to dance. I thought, "I’ll try this!"

I’d never even heard of Zumba.

When did you start teaching?

In 2014, at a Santa Ana church. That’s when I saw how important it was to have energy and say thank you for

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At 42, Soto weighed 270 pounds, lost his breath tying his shoes, and learned he was about to be a father for the fourth time. He wanted to run with his son when the boy was 10, so he stopped eating late, started exercising, and lost 45 pounds in six months. Eleven years later, Soto is more than 100 pounds lighter, and his Zumba students are following his lead—three longtime devotees lost a combined 300 pounds. by alan gibbons

coming. I’m not a trained dancer.

But it’s about connecting. Within two weeks, the class quadrupled.

What draws people to your classes?

Anyone around me can tell I’m truly interested in their health. Because of my weight loss, I get the struggle.

Also, I don’t look like I just walked out of a bodybuilding magazine.

You do classes on the beach?

The gym was closed on Christmas 2015, a day I normally taught.

I said, "Why don’t we do Zumba at Corona del Mar early?" We had 17 people show up. Then we did it on other holidays. And it just kept growing. In 2017 on the Fourth of July, we had 94 people there dancing on the beach. It was an absolute career highlight!

What are you most proud of?

Individual journeys. My first client dropped her body fat 30 percent, and she’s now an instructor.

Someone else needed an escape.

She said, “I was going through a bad experience. Your classes got me through that tough time.” That's what the right environment can do.

Find a schedule of Soto's classes at facebook.com/sean.soto.357 photograph by M A R I A H TA U G E R

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