Meet the Practitioners

Dr. Ashkan Jalili has been in private practice since 2001 and he is currently an instructor for the Chiropractic Board Exam Reviews, in the areas of Neurology, Orthopedics, Radiology, Chiropractic Science and Philosophy as well as Neuromuscular Diagnosis. He served as faculty at Cleveland Chiropractic College in Japan.

He has served as the past president of California Chiropractic Association-Westside District. His practice ranges from management of sports injuries with cold laser to functional clinical chiropractic neurology, for conditions such as vertigo, dizziness, headaches, ringing in the ears, post concussion syndromes and weaknesses. Dr. Jalili combines the traditional chiropractic adjustment and the state-of-the-art technology with active rehabilitation to maximize functional body restoration and healing.

Dr. Jalili is a Industrial Disability Evaluator in the state of California recognized by Industrial Medical Council and Workers Compensation Appeals Board. He is a member of Canadian Chiropractic Association, American Chiropractic Association and California Chiropractic Association. He is a Board certified diplomate in chiropractic neurology, a post-doctorate specialty of chiropractic as well as Fellow in American Functional Neurology and American Board of Anti-Aging Health Practitioners.

Leona West is certified as a Nutritionist, Herbologist, Fitness Trainer and Birth Doula. She has also been an herbal educator, natural health educator and public speaker for the last 10 years. She completed a formal nutritional medicine and herbal medicine program through AUCM, The American University of Complementary Medicine, located in Beverly Hills, California. She has additional training and certification in Functional Endocrinology and Blood Chemistry Analysis.

Leona has successfully assisted others in addressing many different conditions including fatigue, stress and adrenal conditions, Auto-immune disorders, healthy and permanent weight loss, digestive health, cholesterol and heart health, blood sugar issues, addictions, stroke recovery, fertility, hormonal issues in both women and men, chronic pain and inflammation, and people who just want to improve their overall health and gain more understanding about food choices. She uses nutritional therapies, herbs, supplements, detoxification programs, whole foods and lifestyle practices. She also honors and addresses the emotional factors in good health and in persistent health problems.

Leona takes a food as medicine, whole body, whole mind approach to health, favoring traditional modalities that look at the whole person coupled with cutting edge approaches in testing and diagnosis. She is excited to work with people who are ready to make a change in their health and transform their life. She understands that even simple food and lifestyle changes can make a significant and positive affect on how we feel in our body and mind and how it reflects in our entire lives.

Please visit our Success Stories to hear what other patients of Santa Monica Wellness are saying about their own experience working with Leona.

Sarah Schroeder, D.C.

Christine Collins, M.D.

As a result of his experience with the NBA /Refs/Players/The Organization/League etc, he was able to experience a level of knowledge and systems to develop the discipline necessary to be a part of a Championship Team/Organization.  

Zohreh Serri, Office Manager

Zohreh is a our office manager and finance department head. She runs the daily operational  tasks and keeps all of us on our toes. Her personality   and manners are unique and provide  a warm and welcoming   atmosphere to all of our patients.