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Reproductive Specialists

REPRODUCTIVE PARTNERS
With IVF centers located throughout Southern California, Reproductive
Partners Medical Group is a leading infertility center specializing in IVF-
in vitro fertilization, PGD - preimplantation genetic diagnosis, assisted
hatching, ICSI - intracytoplasmic sperm injection, blastocyst, reversal of
tubal ligation, and egg freezing, and other advanced female and male
infertility treatments. RPMG's team of fertility doctors are recognized as
Top IVF Doctors in Los Angeles and throughout Southern California. All of
our physicians are trained and experienced specialists in reproductive
endocrinology and infertility.

Locations: Los Angeles areas of Beverly Hills and Redondo Beach, Orange
County area of Westminster, San Diego County area of La Jolla, and San Luis
Obispo.
www.reproductivepartners.com

 HRC FERTILITY
Pasadena, Laguna Hills, West Los Angeles, Fullerton
www.havingbabies.com

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA REPRODUCTIVE CENTER
www.scrcivf.com

TREE OF LIFE FERTILITY
www.tlcfertility.com

FERTILITY & SURGICAL ASSOCIATES
Richard P. Buyalos, M.D, Thousand Oaks
www.fertilityassociates.com

INGRID RODI, M.D.
Parker, Rosenman, and Rodi, Santa Monica
www.rodimd.com
www.genesisivf.com/parker

JANNET HUANG, MD, FRCPC, FACE
Board Certified Endocrinology and Metabolism - Medical Director
Dr. Jannet Huang is a board certified endocrinologist. She specializes in integrative medicine empower individuals with knowledge and tools to make lifestyle changes in order to achieve and maintain optimal health. Her focus is in polycystic ovarian syndrome, diabetes prevention, cardiovascular risk reduction, hormone balance, osteoporosis prevention, and sexual health for men and women. Dr. Huang obtained her medical degree and Internal Medicine residency training at the University of Toronto. She completed her endocrine fellowship (research and clinical) at University of California, San Diego. She is very active in promoting health education for the community, and is an avid speaker in continuing medical education programs for physicians.   www.thecenterforoptimalhealth.com


Acupuncturists

THE TAO OF WELLNESS
Dr. Daoshing Ni, DOM, L.A.c. Ph.D, OMD
www.taoofwellness.com

ART OF WELLNESS
Dr. Xiaomei Cai, L.Ac. Ph.D. OMD
- www.myartofwellness.com

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Yoga Instructors

BRENDA STRONG, YOGA INSTRUCTOR
Brenda Strong is a certified Yoga teacher who has taught at the Mind Body Institute as well as being the owner of Yoga Villa in Los Angeles.  She is the creator/producer of a line of Yoga DVD’s supporting the journey toward parenthood; Yoga4Fetility, Yoga4Partners and the soon to be released, Yoga4Pregnancy.
 
Brenda is The American Fertility Association’s National Spokesperson, since 2005 and joined their prestigious Board of Directors in 2007.   She was presented with the Beacon of Light Award in 2007 for her work with The AFA.  Brenda has been published in Alternative Medicine Magazine, Shape Magazine for Pregnancy and Conceive.  She has been seen on The View and Good Morning America among others, regarding her groundbreaking work in Yoga for Fertility.  
 
She can currently be seen and heard as Mary Alice Young on ABC’s smash hit Desperate Housewives and has been an award winning actress for over 20 years.
 
http://www.yoga4fertility.com/ 

ALISON BROWN
Alison became a student of yoga and meditation as a young teen. She continued her practice, and received her teaching credentials in 2003 (Yoga Alliance E-RYT 200). Prior to that, she worked as a massage therapist specializing in Bodywork for the Childbearing Years. Her business, "the Pregnant Pause" offered massage and visualization for pregnancy and postpartum.

Since the birth of her own son, Alison continues to teach yoga, "body-based" meditation classes (the Elements series) designed to stimulate vitality and well-being towards stability and inner peace in an effort to nurture a women in all stages of life. Alison is available for bodywork, yoga, meditation, individual and group instruction. The Mind Body Institute in Newport Beach, CA is proud to have her part of our team. Alison can be reached at (949) 509-6181 or oneheartdancing2@aol.com

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MFT / Psychologists

PATRICIA SAPHIER, MFT
Patricia Saphier, M.F.T. is a psychotherapist integrating depth psychology
with principles of mind-body health. A specialist in the area of women's
reproductive life events, she helps women and families with a wide range of
issues related to pregnancy and fertility, including pregnancy loss,
childbirth trauma, prenatal and post-partum mood disorders, early infant
bonding and separation.

She treats women individually or with their partners at any stage of the
reproductive process, and sees post-partum women with their infants.
Additionally she is an experienced child therapist who works with young
children coping with changes in their mother's health. Her private practice
is in Beverly Hills.

Please contact Patricia at 310-550-1812 orwww.patriciasaphier.com


CAROLE LIEBERWILKINS, MFT
A specialist in the field of reproductive medicine, adoption and family building options since 1986, she became a founding member of Resolve of Greater Los Angeles in 1987 and served on the Board of Directors in various positions for the next 14 years.

Ms. LieberWilkins is well known for her work regarding disclosure of information to children, having helped hundreds of patients feel comfortable talking with their kids about how they built their families. She is a local and national lecturer, author, and respected therapist. Many clinics and practitioners around the world distribute to patients her groundbreaking article, Talking With Children About Their Conception.

Carole is a member of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine Mental Health Professional Group, California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, and a professional member of both Resolve and AFA. In addition, her own experience creating a family through adoption and ovum donation deepens her understanding of the challenges others face when exploring these complex family building options.

Carole can be contacted at: (310) 470-9049 www.lafamilybuilding.com

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Maternal Fetal Medicine - Perinatology

DR. KEVIN R. JUSTUS
Dr. Kevin R. Justus is founder and medical director of the Center for
Maternal Fetal Medicine of Santa Monica. Dr. Justus is board certified by
the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.Our center specializes in
fetal diagnostic testing as well as providing advanced high risk pregnancy
consultation. Our staff is committed to providing you and your family with
the finest personalized care that you deserve.

We are a state approved California Perinatal Diagnostic Center. Patients may
be referred for genetic counseling, high-resolution obstetrical ultrasound,
amniocentesis, antepartum fetal heart rate testing (including non-stress
testing, amniotic fluid analysis, biophysical profile testing), fetal
echocardiography, fetal doppler flow studies, first trimester screening, and
perinatal and preconceptual counseling.

310-393-7147 www.mfmsm.com or email: JustusK@mfmsm.com

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Reproductive Attorney

CLAUDIA MOREHEAD
A California reproductive attorney, licensed to practice law in California, Washington State and New York.
If you are contemplating a third party reproductive relationship, please contact me to discuss your legal needs. I represent many intended parents, gestational surrogates, egg donors, sperm providers and individuals pursuing assisted reproduction techniques. I also work closely with other professionals involved in third party reproduction arrangements, assisting prospective parents reach their goal of building a family.

www.myfertilitylawyer.com
Phone: 949-335-1235


Areas of Practice:

  • Surrogacy & Egg/Embryo Donation
  • Traditional Surrogacy
  • Assisted Reproduction Technology
  • Gestational Surrogacy

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Stress Physiologist

SAROSH MOTIVALA, PH.D
Dr. Motivala is an Assistant Professor in Residence Cousins Center for Psychoneuroimmunology, Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences at UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior.

His work focuses on stress, sleep disorders and health outcomes and the underlying physiological pathways that link these phenomena together. Stress impacts the immune system in ways that are just beginning to be identified. Immune processes, has a bidirectional relationship and is important for overall health as it plays a role in chronic low grade inflammatory processes and a number of autoimmune disorders. Dr. Motivala conducts educational sessions at the Mind Body Institute and currently researches Insomnia and Energy Balance with the National Institutes of Health.


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