Business Details
13 Years
experience
Integrative Health and Wellness Services in La Mesa, CA
At San Diego Center for Integrative Medicine, we have dedicated ourselves to transforming healthcare through a holistic approach since 2013. Our practice, led by Dr. Joseph Aiello, an Osteopathic Physician with over three decades of experience, integrates traditional and alternative therapies to address the root causes of health issues. We specialize in hormone replacement, nutrition, weight loss, and natural therapies, tailoring treatments to individual needs. Our team, including nutritionist Lisa Marie Rowell, focuses on optimizing wellness through personalized care plans. We utilize evidence-based methods like the Ideal Protein Program and metabolic assessments to support long-term health improvements.By addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being, we empower patients to achieve sustainable healing. Our commitment to patient education and lifestyle modification has helped countless individuals regain control of their health. We prioritize transparency, offering cash pricing and detailed guidance for insurance reimbursement. With convenient access to lab testing through partnerships like Life Extension, we streamline the path to wellness. Our mission remains clear: to help you live the life you're inspired to live through integrative medicine.
Services
Wellness Support
Weight Loss Programs
Integrative Health
Alternative Treatments
Hormone Replacement
Nutrition Counseling
Thyroid Support
Digestive Health
Fatigue Management
Anxiety and Sleep Support
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- We offer over 30 years of experience in integrative medical care.
- Our team combines osteopathic expertise with specialized nutrition counseling.
- We provide personalized treatment plans for hormone balance and weight loss.
- Our Ideal Protein Program addresses metabolic syndrome and carbohydrate dependency.
- We prioritize patient education and sustainable lifestyle changes.
Services
Wellness Support
Our wellness programs combine nutritional counseling, hormone balancing, and lifestyle modifications to enhance overall health. We address foundational nutrients, brain health, and metabolic function through personalized supplementation and dietary guidance. Patients receive comprehensive support for achieving long-term wellness goals.
Weight Loss Programs
We offer structured weight loss solutions including the Ideal Protein Program targeting carbohydrate dependency and metabolic syndrome. Our supervised plans integrate dietary changes, nutritional supplements, and behavioral support to ensure sustainable results. Programs are tailored to individual health profiles and budget considerations.
Integrative Health
This approach combines conventional medical treatments with evidence-based alternative therapies for conditions like hypertension and menopause. We address physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of health through customized treatment plans that may include herbal remedies and non-pharmaceutical interventions.
Hormone Replacement
Specialized care for hormonal imbalances affecting thyroid function, men's and women's health. We utilize bioidentical hormones and natural supplements to restore equilibrium. Treatment includes comprehensive lab testing and ongoing monitoring to optimize hormone levels and alleviate symptoms.
Nutrition Counseling
Personalized nutrition plans address digestive health, energy optimization, and chronic condition management. Our nutritionist evaluates individual needs to create sustainable dietary strategies. Services include food sensitivity assessments, supplementation protocols, and lifestyle modification support for lasting health improvements.
People
Dr. Joseph Aiello
Osteopathic Physician
With over 30 years of experience since 1991, Dr. Aiello specializes in integrative medicine combining traditional and alternative therapies. He focuses on hormone replacement, nutrition, and metabolic health to address chronic conditions through natural interventions.
Lisa Marie Rowell
Nutritionist
Certified nutritionist with expertise in wellness management and dietary interventions. She develops personalized weight loss programs and provides counseling on nutritional modifications to support metabolic and hormonal health.
Elizabeth Farris
Office Manager
Administrative leader managing patient communications and supplement orders. She ensures smooth operations and serves as primary contact for scheduling and general inquiries at the La Mesa practice.
Questions
What services does SDCIM offer?
We provide integrative healthcare including hormone replacement, nutrition counseling, weight loss programs, and alternative treatments for chronic conditions like metabolic syndrome and thyroid imbalances.
Do you accept insurance?
We do not directly accept insurance but provide invoices for potential reimbursement. Payment options include cash, credit, and debit cards.
What weight loss programs are available?
We offer the Ideal Protein Program and Metabolic Reset, both supervised plans addressing carbohydrate dependency and metabolic syndrome through structured dietary interventions.
How do lab tests work?
We recommend Life Extension for affordable cash-priced lab testing. Patients can order tests independently and bring results to Dr. Aiello for interpretation.
What makes your approach unique?
Our integrative model combines osteopathic medicine with nutritional therapy, addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual health aspects through personalized treatment plans.
Reviews (6)
Michael Kelly
Jun 25, 2021
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Dr Aielllo is a great doctor, First time I saw him was for PRP injection in the knee and then in the shoulder. He is now my primary physician. I trust him with my health decisions and refer others to him. You can trust him with your and your family's health. He always considers natural treatments first.
Ylva Jogoleff
Nov 16, 2020
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Dr Aiello figured out what's been going on with my health. I've struggled for years feeling ill, exhausted and off, and the other primary doctors I had told me that I was tired because of my age and the pain was arthritis.boy they were wrong. But Dr Aiello figured it out and FINALLY after 2 weeks I feel human and so much better.
Jeff Riemann
Apr 10, 2020
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Need to post their hours online. The only posted hours are on the front door. They also close an hour for lunch which isn't posted anywhere.
Kahleia Dillon
Dec 27, 2016
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Great experience. We have had such great care, we refer Dr. Aiello to our friends. The PRP we have done works wonders and we would make the same choice again. We have multiple ins. including VA, but we choose Dr. Aiello because we get much better result, caring, and treatment options.
Grace Abbie
Jan 21, 2016
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I absolutely love this clinic, dr. Aiello is great but mary jo is amazing, she takes the time to see how you're feeling and addresses all your concerns and doesn't try to rush you out the door. I have been with them for 1 year now and i couldn't be happier. If you're trying to find an office that really cares, this is the place to go.
Jason H.
Nov 15, 2014
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The fact he is the only doctor that tried everything possible to cure my back and neck problems with out surgery he also found that I have arthritis in both knees elbows hips neck and back but unfortunately for me I lost my insurance because I lost my job from having a screwed up back I can't see him due to no insurance or money to pay him any body that goes to him is lucky. iv seen other doctors in the past for the severity of long-term pain I'm having and had MRI xray and other test done and all that was said to me is there's nothing wrong with you the pain you say you're having is all in your head.
And then they'd tell me since there is nothing wrong that I must be making it up just get drugs and we're going to refer you to a drug rehab center so you can get cleaned up. Im like no I'm not a drug addict I don't like drugs I'm really in pain and how can you look at a patient and accuse them of what you're accusing me of and I left and never went back.
And then they'd tell me since there is nothing wrong that I must be making it up just get drugs and we're going to refer you to a drug rehab center so you can get cleaned up. Im like no I'm not a drug addict I don't like drugs I'm really in pain and how can you look at a patient and accuse them of what you're accusing me of and I left and never went back.
