M16: Psoriasis

After finishing Medical School and Dermatology Residency at the University of Wisconsin, Dr. Bodemer completed a fellowship in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona. She was the first Dermatologist to be board certified in both Dermatology and Integrative Medicine and currently is the only Dermatologist to serve on the Integrative Medicine Board. She has authored academic texts and curriculum and has spoken widely on a variety of topics related to Integrative Dermatology. She has always been drawn to exploring how lifestyle choices impact skin health and disease and feels that the most powerful role a physician can play is as an educator and guide, empowering people to get healthy and stay healthy.

Dr. Rajani Katta is a board-certified dermatologist, the author of nine books, and a member of the clinical faculty of both the Baylor College of Medicine and the McGovern Medical School. She is the author of numerous medical journal articles on the link between skin and diet and allergic reactions of the skin. 

Her latest book, Glow: The Dermatologist's Guide to a Whole Foods Younger Skin Diet, provides an evidence-based and practical approach to eating for younger skin. She maintains a blog at www.KattaMD.com.

Dr. Melissa Mondala is a double boarded in Family Medicine & Lifestyle Medicine with additional fellowship in Integrative Psychiatry and Health & Wellness Coaching Certificate. She earned her Medical Degree at Chicago Medical School along with a double Masters of Biomedical Science and Masters of Health Administration. She serves as Core Faculty at Loma Linda University Preventive/Lifestyle Medicine Department, which is one of the blue zones for longevity. She is co-founder of Dr. Lifestyle Clinic in Newport Beach which was awarded by University of California Irvine as Public Health Site of Excellence. She is also a Lifestyle Medicine Director at Rheumission, an integrative rheumatology telehealth practice for California and Pennsylvania.

She is an international speaker and has planted seeds of change in the community through lecturing at local medical schools, veg fests, and national medical conferences. Her passion is educating on healthy living and cooking @drmelissaskitchen (instagram/youtube). She uplifts others through self-empowerment and self-compassion. Her life mission is to bring hope to those who are silently suffering from mental distress, autoimmune diseases, hormone imbalance, and long-covid19.

Dr. Yu is an integrative rheumatologist who incorporates complementary medicine with traditional rheumatology. He is triple board-certified in Rheumatology, Internal Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine. He obtained his MD from Chicago Medical School and holds a Masters in Healthcare Administration and Biomedical sciences. He completed his internal medicine residency and rheumatology fellowship at Loma Linda University in Southern California. He is a graduate of the Andrew Weil Integrative Medicine Fellowship at the University of Arizona. In addition, he is certified in functional medicine through the Institute of Functional Medicine.

He has a very unique perspective on autoimmune disease and arthritis as he is both a patient with arthritis and physician. Dr. Yu was diagnosed with gout at the age of 17 and later diagnosed with spondyloarthritis as well. He is able to understand his patient’s medical problems from a patient perspective. The foundation of his practice is to combine allopathic medicine with complementary medicine. He works with his patients to come up with a treatment plan that not only fights the disease but also is aligned with his patient’s goals.