Dr. Yu is an integrative rheumatologist who incorporates complementary medicine with traditional rheumatology. He is quadruple board certified in Rheumatology, Internal Medicine, Integrative 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.

Dr. Yu’s Social Media:  @MYAutoimmuneMD on Youtube, Instagram, Tiktok and Facebook

Website: www.rheumission.com

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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 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. Website: www.rheumission.com Social media handle: @rheumissionhlth on Youtube, Instagram, Tiktok, and Facebook