Dr. Meghan Larivee earned a bachelors degree in psychology and environmental biology while completing her pre-medical education at the University of Colorado.  Dr. Larivee then received her Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine, as well a Masters of Science in Chinese Medicine from the National College of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon. Before becoming a resident at the Institute for Restorative Health, Dr, Larivee received her internship from an integrative cancer clinic where she practiced both Naturopathic and Chinese Medicine.

As an integrative medicine resident at the Institute for Restorative Health, Dr. Larivee practices primary care medicine with an emphasis on women’s health from fertility to menopause.  Her other areas of focus include integrative management of chronic diseases such as autoimmune processes and cancer.  Dr. Larivee supports her patients who are currently receiving treatment for cancer by strengthening the immune system to both help mitigate side effects of conventional treatments as well as better tolerate the process.

Dr. Larivee offers unique, holistic, individualized care to support the health and well being of her patients.  Appreciating the fact that we are all unique, Dr. Larivee values listening to her patients to assure that her recommendations are as diverse as each individual who comes to see her.

When Dr. Larivee isn’t helping patients at IRH, she can be found knee deep in the outdoors; mountain biking, hiking, kite boarding or doing yoga.  Dr. Larivee has backpacked in over 30 countries throughout the world and there’s a good chance she’s already planning her next adventure.

“I am very passionate about my job and I really enjoy working with people who are proactive with their own health care.  It is my objective to restore and support balance in the body so that each of my patients can achieve optimal health and well being.  Medicine is a balance between science and art; I want every one of my patients to incrementally feel better, sleep better, and live a wonderful life.”

Dr. Dennis Vo received his doctorate in Chiropractic in 2005 from Palmer College of Chiropractic West in San Jose, CA, one of the most respected Chiropractic Universities in the country.  Prior to his Chiropractic career, Dr. Vo completed his undergraduate studies at the University of California, Davis in the field of Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior.

During his time at Palmer, Dr. Vo participated in the Palmer Student Sports Council where his focus was in the treatment and management of various athletes, including world-class cyclists, soccer players, and runners.   He also participated in the Palmer Clinic Abroad Program where he treated the underprivileged people of Fiji, who did not have regular access to health care.

Soon after completing his doctorate, Dr. Vo started his career in Rocklin, CA.  Dr. Vo has extensive experience with accident/injury care as well as chronic pain.  He has served as the team doctor for local sports teams at high school through college levels.  Along with his focus on sports Chiropractic, Dr. Vo also catered to the needs of pregnant women, children of all ages, and the elderly.  His focus is to provide not only pain relief, but true health and wellness through Chiropractic.

Away from the office, Dr. Vo enjoys spending time with his wife and son or doing anything and everything that has to do with cars.

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Dr. Glenn Hammel received his PhD from the California School of Professional Psychology in Berkeley, California.  Dr. Hammel is a licensed Clinical Psychologist with Post-Doctoral Fellowship training, at Kentfield Rehabilitation Hospital in Neuropsychological Rehabilitation.  Dr. Hammel is also a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor.

As a Neuropsychologist, Dr. Hammel evaluates, manages and rehabilitates individuals with neurological disorders such as dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, mild cognitive impairment, memory loss, Huntington’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, stroke as well as traumatic and mild brain injuries.

Dr. Hammel’s popular, upbeat style and extensive experience as both a psychotherapist and neuropsychological diagnostician have made him a leading consultant to courts, families, physicians and the assisted living industry coping with the complex issues confronting the elderly and the brain injured.

In addition to the lessons learned from his patients, Dr. Hammel’s insight has been shaped by diverse life experiences, which include working as a banker in Boston, a rehabilitation counselor in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, a carpenter in Israel and a sailor in the West Indies.

Lee Ockenden, MFT, is a Behavioral Medicine Specialist at IRH.  Lee studied transpersonal and holistic psychology at Sonoma State University, then moved to southern California where he obtained his Masters Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy in 1996 at Hope International University.  While teaching at his graduate Alma Mater, Lee began a part time private practice in Fullerton.  He added clinical experience at various private and public sector agencies.

Lee took a special interest in how traumatic experience, both acute and chronic, affected people physiologically and emotionally.  He pursued the most progressive trainings and seminars at the time for resolving trauma (PTSD), panic/anxiety and phobias and began to specialize in working with individuals affected by unresolved traumas and losses from their past.  In 2001, Lee started a private practice in Vacaville while providing psychological services for Solano Adult Mental Health.

In 2003, Lee met John Leonard, Ph.D., developer and creator of Neurobehavioral programs, and became trained as an NBP (NeuroBehavioral Pain Management) Practitioner.  Having worked extensively with issues related to trauma, grief and loss issues, Lee came to the connection between mental, physical and spiritual well-being.  He has taught clients for years now how to manage somatic symptoms by simple and practical methods.  Blending a clinical/behavioral approach with the knowledge of mind/body healing, Lee is able to support and progress people on their quest for optimal physical and emotional health. 

"The body's natural intention is to heal itself.  The body's greatest ally is the mind.  Attaining wholeness of the mind is integral to allowing healing to occur. The greater the mental or emotional barriers, the greater the level of freedom is enjoyed in its absence.  My privilege is to assist in this process with integrity and respect."

Rasa Sammy, LAC, is a Nationally Certified and California State licensed acupuncturist who has been practicing acupuncture and massage since 1998.  She received her training at Five Branches Institute (College for Traditional Oriental Medicine), California State Tutorial Program for Acupuncture and the American School of Botanical Medicine.

Prior to joining Institute for Restorative Health, Rasa practiced acupuncture in integrative medical clinics with family physicians, orthopedic surgeons and physical medicine and rehabilitation doctors.   Rasa served as acupuncturist for the UC Irvine Graduate Student Wellness Clinic faculty as well as course director at the UC Irvine College of Medicine' s Introduction to Oriental Medicine Program, teaching acupuncture to medical students and physicians.

Her areas of specialization include the treatment of chronic pain and musculoskeletal injuries, including, but not limited to back, neck, knee and shoulder problems.  Additional areas of specialization include women’s health with an emphasis on fertility issues, headaches, digestive problems, asthma and allergies. Rasa also utilizes massage therapy including Tuina (Chinese medical massage), Swedish, Deep Tissue, Shiatsu, Acupressure and Reiki, herbal medicine and nutrition in her clinical practice.

Rasa is the mother of a beautiful, creative, happy little girl. Her personal interests include yoga, meditation, hiking, back packing, dancing, reading and gardening.

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Beth Rotteveel, RN, graduated from UC Davis in 1984 with a bachelor's degree in psychology.  She earned a nursing degree from Sacramento City College in 1986.  Beth worked at Mercy hospital in telemetry, and then at Woodland community hospital on the medical/surgical floor.  At this point she took a break from nursing to raise her four amazing children.

Beth found her way back into nursing by working in telephone triage in an internal medicine office.  For the past several years she has been working with Dr. Hassid performing a variety of roles.  At IRH, Beth coordinates the biofeedback, pain management and intravenous nutrient therapy programs. 

Beth is an excellent example and model of how to live a balanced life.  She feels so gratified by her work because of the results she sees in her patients.  Her enthusiasm and passion are always evident.

"I am a witness and messenger to the chronic pain sufferer.  I witness creativity, hope, authenticity, increasing awareness, rebuilding of dreams, and regaining power through choice. I am the messenger of practices developed throughout our human existence such as meditation, visualization, breathing exercises, mind-body awareness, and mental observation.   I feel honored to hold this space."