Meet Our Team

The District Center for Integrative Medicine (DCIM), founded and directed by Dr. Anjali Dsouza, heals patients through a deeply individualized and holistic approach to health. Our team treats individuals with chronic complaints and conditions that persist despite the conventional managed-care model, as well as those looking to achieve the highest level of wellness. Meet our team of certified doctors below!

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Our Medical Doctors

DR. ANJALI DSOUZA

Dr. Dsouza is a board-certified physician specializing in Integrative Medicine, Palliative Care, and Psychiatry. Her areas of particular interest are women’s health optimization, autoimmunity, digestive dysfunction, lifestyle medicine, nutritional medicine, preventative care, and metabolic health.

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DR. SHEPHALI RANPURIA

Dr. Shephali Ranpuria is a board-certified Family Medicine physician with expertise in Functional Medicine and Ayurveda. She focuses on women’s health, hormonal imbalances, thyroid issues, and cardio-metabolic conditions, emphasizing root cause analysis and personalized care.

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DR. Anuoluwapo Toyin Alakija

Dr. Anuoluwapo Toyin Alakija is a board-certified Family Medicine physician and an Institute of Functional Medicine certified provider. My areas of particular interest include women’s health and hormone dysfunction; autoimmune disease; irritable bowel syndrome; hair loss, skin, fatigue and weight challenges, in addition to people who want to optimize their Metabolic Health and prevent disease.

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DR. PAVITHRA KAKUMANU

Dr. Pavithra Kakumanu is a board-certified Internal and Obesity Medicine physician with a focus on integrative and preventative health. Her expertise includes addressing inflammation, obesity, and mental health through personalized wellness plans that incorporate lifestyle and environmental factors.

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DR. GELANE GEMECHISA

Dr. Gelane Gemechisa is a board-certified Family Medicine physician and life coach, specializing in hormone dysfunction, autoimmune diseases, irritable bowel syndrome, and musculoskeletal disorders. Her holistic approach targets root causes for effective, personalized wellness strategies.

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Testimonials

Dr. Dsouza is super at complex chronic illness!

She is super at complex chronic illness! I love that she starts with what she calls the “foundations of Health” I had been to multiple specialists who put me on a variety of different drugs—honestly, one drug for each complaint I had! But, the first appointment I integrated her foundations of health plan which was an individualized nutrition plan, daily stress reduction, exercise, and sleep optimization. I already had a 30% improvement! With no drugs! We’ve been doing more testing now and it looks like I have chronic infections and a parasite infection that are contributing to my daily brain fog and fatigue. She is magical.

I tell just about everyone

I was first introduced to DCIM from a friend who had said that Dr. Dsouza changed her life. I was a skeptic of integrative medicine at the time, but figured I would open a new window and try it out. Well, in a short window of time I have come to swear by the work Dr. Dsouza does for her patients. I have less anxiety, sleep better, feel healthier, have lost weight and even have better appearing skin.

Needless to say, I went from a skeptic to an advocate in a matter of two months. In fact, I tell just about everyone I talk to about Dr. Dsouza and DCIM and have referred multiple people to start their process to their best life.

Kelley

She listens!

Dr. Dsouza actually takes the time to listen! I have been a patient of Dr. Dsouza’s for a little over two years. She is probably the best doctor I have ever had. She is a complete professional, always on time, and very responsive to patient needs. Dr. Dsouza actually takes the time to listen and work with you to get to the root of your problem(s) rather than rush or be dismissive. She is also very willing to collaborate with other doctors. I cannot recommend her highly enough.

I’m pain free

I developed chronic migraine five years ago and have suffered other forms of chronic pain for over 20 years. I’d been to all kinds of doctors who barely helped and often prescribed treatments that made me feel worse. I’d begun trying to accept daily pain as a lifelong reality when a friend recommended Dr. Dsouza. After having worked with her for nine months I can honestly now say that I’m pain free. When issues do arise, she makes herself available to talk with me and provide support, which is a gift in itself. Beyond her medical expertise, Dr. Dsouza brings an extraordinary warmth and authenticity to our meetings that always leaves me feeling supported and cared for. I hope that others can benefit from working with the DCIM!

Barbara

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Meet Our Patient Care Team

COURTNEY DAVis
PATIENT CARE TEAM LEAD

Prior to joining DCIM’s Patient Care team, Courtney spent seven years working for a diagnostic laboratory specializing in comprehensive gut, nutrition, and hormone testing. Her own health journey introduced her to Integrative Medicine and now she wants to share her positive experience with others. She is passionate about Integrative Health and Wellness and enjoys connecting with others to discuss its benefits.

ROBIN YOUNKIN,
OFFICE MANAGER

Robin Marie Younkin is an experienced virtual assistant specializing in office administration and social media management. After ten years of growing small businesses, she began offering her services virtually in order to be closer to her newborn son. Robin enjoys reading fiction, writing blogs, walking in nature, and cooking. She lives in Coastal California with her husband, son, and cat.

ELENA LEVY,
HEALTH COACH &
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Elena is passionate about educating others on letting “food be thy medicine” as well as making healthier choices and dietary “swaps.” Raised vegetarian in a very health-conscious household, the world of nutrition and dietetics drew her in from an early age. Eventually, she chose to study Nutritional Sciences in college. She quickly developed a passion for working closely with patients and focusing on how their diet was supporting their bodies.

We’re here to help!

Our team is dedicated to helping you live your fullest life through naturopathic healing and holistic medicine. Get in touch with us to start your journey with DCIM.

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