Alyssa Jaffe is an Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) certified and double board certified Nurse Practitioner with degrees in Adult/Gerontology and Occupational/ Environmental Health from UCSF in 2014. Prior to earning her nursing degree, she created a personalized graduate degree program in Exercise Physiology and Nutrition at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo where she earned her MS in 2008. She is also a graduate of UC Davis with a BA in Exercise Biology and a BS in Psychology with a Biological Emphasis (2005).

Alyssa began her certification process through the IFM towards becoming an IFM Certified Practitioner in 2021. She currently holds certification in Application of Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice with full certification expected in 2025. Alyssa is also working towards A4M board certification as a Diplomat of the American Board of Anti-Aging Health Practitioners (ABAAHP). In addition to these certifications, Alyssa is continually adding to her clinical skills through courses at The Kalish Institute, Institute of Women’s Health and Integrative Medicine, and The Institute for Muscle-Centric Medicine. Alyssa’s clinical practice focuses on women’s health throughout the lifespan, especially during times of transition through perimenopause and menopause. She utilizes a food-and-movement-as medicine approach, with the use of advanced laboratory testing as needed. Her strength in listening to a patient’s whole story, in addition to her wealth of clinical knowledge has helped many women improve their overall health metrics, quality of life, and sense of well-being. She has expertise in gut health, the microbiome and metabolism, adrenal and thyroid conditions, and hormone balancing throughout the lifespan.

Conducting and publishing research studies have been foundational in applying current research into Alyssa’s clinical practice. As an Exercise Physiologist prior to nursing school, Alyssa worked through the Palo Alto VA and Stanford Medical Center to help design, conduct, analyze and publish preventive cardiology research. She has numerous publications spanning topics such as exercise interventions as tools to slow the progression of growth of abdominal aortic aneurysms, to the accuracy of early accelerometers in exercise intervention studies. Alyssa continued to work in clinical research while earning her nursing degree at UCSF by managing the Exercise Physiology lab at UCSF for any exercise interventions and assessments conducted in UCSF clinical trials.

While at Cal Poly, Alyssa furthered her deep love of movement and nutrition by blending graduate coursework in both disciplines. She taught courses in undergraduate Exercise Physiology, applied strength training, and ran the nutrition and exercise lab where she taught VO2 max and submaximal assessment methods, advanced body composition assessment and exercise programming for special populations. In addition, Alyssa developed and implemented a research program in the community specifically for teen girls to increase self-efficacy through movement.

Outside of work, Alyssa’s passions are spending time with her children, family and friends, hiking around Marin, lifting weights, trying new recipes, and traveling. She lives in Larkspur with her husband and three children.

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Nicole is a licensed acupuncturist, esthetician, and massage therapist dedicated to promoting health, balance, and holistic well-being. With a passion for integrating ancient healing techniques with modern skincare and bodywork, Nicole offers tailored treatments that rejuvenate the mind, body, and spirit. Known for personalized care and attention to detail, she creates a space for rest and renewal.

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Rachel has studied at two renowned Chinese Universities– in Hangzhou and Chengdu. While there, she followed a specific course on treatment of Diabetes and blood sugar regulation and related topics in women’s health, such as PCOS. She has lectured on treatment of the endocrine system via lifestyle and dietary practices, thus returning patients to the helm of their well being. She is an expert in the treatment of infertility and endocrine disturbance, such as PCOS.

Rachel has worked in various capacities clinically. She began her clinical work in holistic practice with a family practice MD thus sharpening a background in western medicine and lab review. She served on faculty at Five Branches University, a Chinese Medical School, teaching Foundational coursework for TCM students. She was a founding member of the program for Clinical Excellence in Fertility, a select professional group organized by best selling author, Dr. Randine Lewis. She was on staff at Pacific Fertility Center, one of the leading reproductive medicine clinics in the U.S. and continued her tenure with Mama Lounge in San Francisco supporting couples in their quest towards parenting and throughout pregnancy.

Rachel ran her own integrative clinics in the peninsula, San Francisco and now Marin for nearly two decades. She is honored to bring her unique style of integrative medicine to Marin County where she lives with her husband and two young sons.

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Melissa Scheeline, CNC

Melissa brings 20+ years of experience in health and wellness to her work with clients, with a specialty in women’s health, weight managment, autoimmune conditions, and hormonal balance. A certified holistic nutrition consultant and lifelong fitness enthusiast, Melissa believes good nutrition is a lifestyle, not a diet, fad, or quick fix — something that evolves and grows based on your body’s changing needs.

Melissa’s approach grew out of her own journey through years of ups and downs with her personal health, which led her to a deep commitment to finding each person’s own nutrition equation. She understands that no two people are alike, and that bio-individual needs can’t be met with a one-size-fits-all plan. She is confident that every person has the ability to live a healthier life and, given the right tools, can successfully do so every day.

She received her B.S. in Nutrition Science from UC Davis and is a Certified Holistic Nutrition Consultant (graduated with honors) from Bauman College, and is currently working toward her board certification in Holistic Nutrition, BCHN. She holds additional certifications as an AIP Certified Coach, NASM Personal Trainer, and Balanced Body Pilates Instructor, giving her a well-rounded, movement-and-food-as-medicine approach to care.

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