Our mission is to provide compassionate, high-quality Direct Primary Care and Direct Rheumatology to you and your family. The foundation of our care is centered on Lifestyle and Integrative Medicine. N Dr. Lifestyle clinic is a people-centered environment - which means you are at the center of everything we do and every decision we make.
N We are your partner for health, helping you live well by bringing the best in medicine and healthcare to you. N Medical services that you can trust. We use the latest evidence-based medicine with the state of art medical facility to provide you and your family the best possible outcome. We are offering secure HIPAA compliant tele-health access that will allow us to securely text, video chat, and more.
N We are your partner for health, helping you live well by bringing the best in medicine and healthcare to you. N Medical services that you can trust. We use the latest evidence-based medicine with the state of art medical facility to provide you and your family the best possible outcome. We are offering secure HIPAA compliant tele-health access that will allow us to securely text, video chat, and more.
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Dr. Lifestyle was founded by Dr. Melissa Mondala and Dr. Micah Yu in 2019. They are husband and wife with a mission to educate, empower, and heal. They began their work through social media, community veg fests, and lifestyle medicine lectures. They created an Instagram account in 2018 which was used to advocate lifestyle medicine to the general public.
Dr. Melissa Mondala is a Southern California native and a double board-certified Family Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine physician. She obtained her medical degree from Chicago Medical School and Masters of Health Administration. She completed her Family Medicine residency and the first Lifestyle Medicine Fellowship from Loma Linda University Health.
Lifestyle Medicine is the use of evidence-based therapeutic approaches that focus on improving a patient's life choices to achieve a healthy lifestyle. Our therapeutic modalities for treatment and management of chronic diseases include adopting a whole food, plant-predominant diet, partaking in regular physical activity, getting restorative sleep, managing stress, encouraging positive social connections, and avoiding risky substances.
Here we share our favorite and frequently asked recipes! We provide easy and convenient recipes that help you make the first step in the plant-forward direction. These recipes burst in plant-based nutrients, satisfying flavor, and culturally tasteful ingredients! Melting Pot of Entrees from Filipino, Chinese, Korean, Thai, Italian, Indian, and of course, American staples.
If you have further questions, feel free to contact us through email or phone. If you need to reschedule appointments and have further questions once you become a patient, you can send your physician a message on the portal. We are offering secure HIPAA compliant tele-health access that will allow us to securely text, video chat, and more.
Reviews (10)
Ann Lefcakis
Dec 04, 2021
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Adriana Murrill
Nov 12, 2021
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Dr. Yu is a fantastic doctor. I can confidently say he dedicates an insurmountable amount of time researching, studying and searching for the BEST treatments for his patients. If you are tired of circling around with doctors who aren’t 100% dedicated to your health-I highly recommend seeking Dr. Yus expertise. I have never felt more relief and more validated during a consult. Dr. Yu took his time and addressed each of my symptoms. I trust this provider to provide the upmost care and am thankful for his help to get my health back on track.
Christine Sadipe
Oct 03, 2021
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I like the fact that Dr. Yu integrates natural alternatives with a healthy diet. Unlike most doctors, he understands the importance of eating for better health. He takes the time to go over your medical history and is patient. He really wants to help his patients get better. Dr. Yu helped me better understand my health condition and the best way to treat it. I would recommend Dr. Yu.
J. DeGaine
Sep 21, 2021
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I came to Dr Yu in pain and a bit desperate. Right away, Dr Yu got into the business of healing by being a compassionate and knowledgeable doctor and because Dr Yu is a lifestyle practitioner, his medical advice has expanded outside than just the field of Rheumatology, providing me with better tools to help manage my condition. I have improved greatly from our first appointment and I feel very thankful for his care and compassion. If you are struggling and need a great doctor, please contact Dr Yu ASAP! Thank Dr Yu
Heather Gard
Jun 18, 2021
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It is incredibly difficult to deal with a life-altering health issue and more difficult to find a physician that genuinely cares. Within a few moments of my first call, I instinctively knew Dr. Yu practiced medicine in a different way. Having previously experienced rushed appointments for complex issues and contradictory feedback, it was lack of was a relief to speak with him. His comprehensive approach is also an appeal. I am hopeful for the future.
Eloshek Ibrahim
May 28, 2021
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I've been trying to get to a handle on my autoimmune condition (Lupus, etc.) for YEARS. I've seen some of the top specialists and have felt I was going in circles. The delays in treatment and prognosis have only made things worse for me, health wise.
Most recently, I started working with Dr. Micah Yu and I feel hopeful for the first time in a very long time. He is accessible, thoughtful and kind. He listened to my concerns and seems determined to help me identify the best path forward that can help me fulfill my hope to live a vibrant, healthy life. I feel I have a concrete plan of action and
Most recently, I started working with Dr. Micah Yu and I feel hopeful for the first time in a very long time. He is accessible, thoughtful and kind. He listened to my concerns and seems determined to help me identify the best path forward that can help me fulfill my hope to live a vibrant, healthy life. I feel I have a concrete plan of action and
Scarlett Marquez
Feb 22, 2021
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I'm so grateful to have found Dr. Micah Yu!! It was important to me to find a provider with an integrative approach. Dr. Yu has amazing bedside manner and makes it a priority to educate his patients about their condition. He also gives great input on dietary and lifestyle changes that aid in the management of your condition. I've been on the plant-based lifestyle that he's recommended for a little over 2 weeks and I've already seen many positive changes to my body and condition.
He has a very convenient and user-friendly patient portal that allows you to upload your medical history, medication
He has a very convenient and user-friendly patient portal that allows you to upload your medical history, medication
Tammy Fields
Feb 20, 2021
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I have met with Dr. Yu several times now. I feel grateful to have found an open-minded and knowledgeable rheumatologist that not only understands the importance of, but includes lifestyle medicine as part of the healing/treatment process. My experience with Dr Yu is that he is thoughtful, empathetic, informative, skilled, and very responsive.
Brittnee Wood
Oct 12, 2020
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Doctor Yu is extremely nice and makes you feel really comfortable straight away. He is genuine and really listens when going over your medical history. He has a genuine approach to his practice and it really helps when getting down to the bottom of what is going on with you. He had a theory about what was going on with me before even getting my test results back and it was correct. I believe it’s because he really spends time with his patients and is very thorough. He really cares about his patients and even helped me out financially. I recommend going with him as your doctor if you want to know
Ellen Tomazeli
Sep 25, 2020
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I’m glad I met Dr. Yu.
I’m a 31-year-old woman, mom of two little ones, and I was very scared with the possibility of having an autoimmune disease. Dr. Yu was knowledgeable and very caring. He took his time to talk and listen to me. He gave me a final diagnosis and went through the treatment options and has been guiding me to a path of wellness with a lifestyle approach, which has been amazing.
He makes you feel comfortable, which is an a great thing for doctors nowadays. He was never in a hurry. And, whenever I needed his help for extra questions and guidance, he was super helpful through
I’m a 31-year-old woman, mom of two little ones, and I was very scared with the possibility of having an autoimmune disease. Dr. Yu was knowledgeable and very caring. He took his time to talk and listen to me. He gave me a final diagnosis and went through the treatment options and has been guiding me to a path of wellness with a lifestyle approach, which has been amazing.
He makes you feel comfortable, which is an a great thing for doctors nowadays. He was never in a hurry. And, whenever I needed his help for extra questions and guidance, he was super helpful through
