Meet the team
Our team of dedicated professionals collaborates to provide a holistic approach to healing. We create personalized treatment plans that address health challenges with functional medicine, mental health support, and innovative therapies with the goal of empowering our clients toward optimal well-being through compassionate, team-based care.
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FounderAugust comes from a family of entrepreneurial spirits who inspired her to take bold chances and pursue her dreams. With a deep appreciation for beauty and purpose in all things, she built her career on the foundation of serving others. Her experience at the Dr. Bernhoft Center reinforced her belief that every individual is uniquely created with a purpose, and their health journey is an integral part of that.
August feels a profound calling to help others heal by meeting them exactly where they are in their wellness journey. She believes deeply in the power of alternative medicine and a holistic approach to care, which allows the Fig Tree Wellness medical team to treat every person as a unique bio-individual. For August, true joy begins when we embrace healing as a whole—mind, body, and spirit.
FOUNDER + OWNER
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Christine Dasco-Uribe serves as our Patient and Practitioner Care Specialist, bringing over a decade of experience in holistic education, wellness, and client relations. With her warm empathy, clear communication, and professional expertise, Christine ensures a supportive and seamless experience for both patients and practitioners.
Christine’s diverse background includes co-founding a superfood snack company, mentoring in educational environments, and teaching yoga as a certified 500-hour instructor. Her skills include developing engaging digital content, implementing nonviolent communication strategies, and coordinating events to foster meaningful connections. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Holistic Education from the Commonwealth Honors College at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, graduating cum laude with a Certificate in Civic Engagement and Public Service.
At our wellness center, Christine’s compassionate approach and commitment to excellence enhance every interaction, making her an invaluable member of our team.
PATIENT CARE MANAGER
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With over a decade of experience in wellness services, family care, and administrative management, Natalie Miotti brings exceptional skill and patient-centered care to every setting. Certified in phlebotomy and IV therapy, she excels in delivering expert venipunctures and managing IV treatments with compassion and precision.
Natalie’s background in hospitality and operational leadership enhances her ability to streamline systems, manage schedules, and create structured environments that prioritize both client comfort and team efficiency. Her dedication to excellence and holistic wellness makes her a vital asset to any wellness team.
FRONT DESK MANAGER
Our medical team
Dr Jessie Caroll NMD
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Dr. Jessie brings over a decade of expertise in Functional Medicine, specializing in personalized care to help individuals achieve optimal health. Her holistic approach focuses on identifying and addressing the root causes of health challenges, utilizing tools like whole-food nutrition, physical activity, emotional wellness, bioidentical hormones, peptides, and supplements.
With a passion for detoxification, Dr. Jessie offers advanced support for mold and heavy metal detox to restore balance and vitality. She also works closely with oncologists to create customized IV therapy protocols that address a range of needs, from hormone balance and heart health to cancer care.
Inspired by her own health journey and recovery from major surgery, Dr. Jessie is dedicated to empowering others to live balanced, active, and toxin-free lives. Feeling better than ever in her 40s, she is passionate about improving both the quality and longevity of life. Dr. Jessie is here to guide you with care and compassion on your path to lasting wellness.
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Function Medicine
Bioidental Hormone Therapy
IV Therapy
Biological Age Testing
NATUROPATHIC + FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE
Evelyn Caliri, RN
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Evelyn Caliri has called Ojai home for the past 20 years, where she lives with her husband and three children. Drawn to nursing for its unique blend of human connection and scientific inquiry, Evelyn is continually inspired by the complexity of the human body and mind, fueling her passion for lifelong learning in health and wellness. At Fig Wellness, she brings this curiosity and compassion to her practice, collaborating with clients to co-create personalized healing plans that prioritize whole-body health and wellbeing. Evelyn is excited to guide individuals on their journey toward optimized health.
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IV Administration
Peptide Therapy
Holistic Booster Therapy
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
PHLEBOTOMIST+ IV NURSE
Lauren Vance MATCM, L.A.c
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Lauren Vance is a licensed acupuncturist and Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine, passionate about blending ancient healing practices with modern approaches to support whole-body wellness. With extensive training in acupuncture, herbal medicine, and integrative care, Lauren specializes in helping clients achieve balance, reduce pain, and restore vitality.
Her compassionate, client-centered approach focuses on addressing the root causes of health concerns while promoting relaxation and resilience. Lauren is dedicated to empowering individuals to take an active role in their health journey, combining the wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine with personalized care to guide clients toward optimal wellness.
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Acupuncture
Infinichi Reiki Healing
Cupping + Massage
ACUPUNCTURIST
Gwen Pelfini LMHC, LPCC, NCC, PATP
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Gwen has been learning and working in the mental health field for twenty years. She was exposed to the world of neurodivergence and innovative healing approaches at a young age through her affiliation with Easter Seals - Bay Area, a non-profit organization that provides support and resources for people and families affected by mental and physical disabilities. Their philosophies and efforts toward early intervention informed a significant curiosity in Gwen’s later years in schooling and training, including pursuing integrative approaches to better understanding Autism, and other creative healing modalities.
Growing up amongst the diversity within the San Francisco Bay Area and gathering influential experiences and training from UCLA, NYU and various mental health settings and institutes along the way, Gwen has honed her expertise in the specialty of Integrated Health. She even spearheaded the counseling internship program at Bronx Health (previously Bronx Lebanon Hospital), as part of her practicum while earning her masters’ in Counseling for Mental Health & Wellness, the program of which she is now faculty at NYU. Gwen initially continued her studies, pursuing a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology at Alliant University in San Francisco and realized her true calling is in the work, itself; she returned to New York, immersed herself in further clinical application and training - including somatic therapeutic approaches, EMDR, and relational therapy - and found her place in the specialty of mental health x psychedelics, completing certification with the Integrative Psychiatry Institute. She now serves as the Bay Area Ambassador for Journey Clinical, cultivating education and empowerment for the mental health community of the psychedelics community.
Gwen is an integrative, multi-licensed psychotherapist, adjunct professor, certified psychedelic-assisted therapy provider and founder of Rooted Ethos, who is passionate about curating spaces for access, conversation and connection in the community. Through her warm and direct approach, she has made it her life’s work to help people connect with their own Inner Healing Intelligence and live a meaningful life, a Rooted Ethos.
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Eye-Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)
Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)
Psychedelic Preparation & Integration Support
INTEGRATIVE LICENSED PSYCHOTHERAPIST
Our practitioners
Ohms
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Ohms is the in-house Microdosing Consultant for Fig Tree Wellness. Drawing from over five years of coaching experience as well as holding a Microdosing Coaches Certificate from the Microdosing Institute, Ohms has dedicated himself to helping others overcome mental health challenges, including depression, anxiety, and PTSD.
His journey began with personal struggles during his youth, where he faced bullying and grappled with low self-esteem and depression. These challenges led him to explore various avenues for healing, eventually finding solace and transformation through microdosing and plant medicine. Ohms understands firsthand the transformative power of these modalities and is passionate about sharing his knowledge and experience with others.
With a compassionate and empathetic approach, Ohms works closely with individuals to tailor microdosing protocols to their unique needs and goals. His holistic approach encompasses not only the practical aspects of microdosing but also the emotional and psychological support necessary for sustainable healing and growth.
Driven by his own transformative journey, Ohms is committed to empowering others to reclaim their mental well-being and live fulfilling lives. Through his work at Fig Tree Wellness and beyond, he continues to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those seeking healing and transformation -
Micro-dosing Consultations
Micro-dosing Journeys
Deep Dives
MICRODOSING CONSULTANT
Tatiana Irving
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Tatiana S. Irving, a skilled esthetician and makeup artist with over 15 years of experience, combines her deep passion for skin health and beauty with her extensive background in the fashion and entertainment industries. Originally from Moscow, Russia, Tatiana has worked with high-profile clients across photo shoots, music videos, and major brands. Her expertise in makeup and hairstyling naturally expanded into esthetics, where she now specializes in nano-needling with stem cell facials. These advanced treatments are tailored to target anti-aging, brightening, and acne, using nano-needling technology to infuse hyaluronic acid deeply into the skin. Tatiana’s approach is centered on helping her clients achieve a radiant, healthy complexion, feeling confident and rejuvenated. Combining her artistic eye with a profound understanding of skin health, she offers a holistic, transformative experience.
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Hutash Traditional Facial
PRP facial
Microneedling
Microdermabrasion
Facial Peels
ESTHETICIAN
Brooke Newton
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With 18 years of experience as a licensed esthetician and 13 years as a skilled massage practitioner, Brooke Newton combines her passion for holistic wellness with a wealth of expertise. A native of Southern California, Brooke honed her craft at renowned resorts in the Ojai Valley, offering treatments that balance mind, body, and spirit.
As a certified Reiki Level 2 practitioner, Brooke incorporates intuitive energy work into her services, creating a deeply relaxing and restorative experience. Her compassionate approach and healing touch leave clients feeling rejuvenated, radiant, and truly cared for. Experience the serenity Brooke brings to every treatment.
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Hutash Traditional Facial
Nanoneedling + Stem Cell Facial
PRP Facial
Microdermabrasion
Facial Peels
ESTHETICIAN
Lepeng Li
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Lepeng is a Reiki Master, massage therapist and Qigong movement teacher. With her natural gift and unique empathic abilities, Lepeng provides personalized healing sessions to help her clients heal from physical, mental and emotional imbalances, unhealthy patterns, addictions and trauma.
People often seek Lepeng’s healing touch during life’s most challenging transitions. Whether they’re grieving the loss of a loved one, mending a broken heart, or navigating the complexities of separation or divorce, Lepeng is here to offer comfort and support.
For those embarking on new chapters, such as career changes or big moves, Lepeng provides the space and energy to cultivate the courage and clarity needed to embrace the unknown.
Lepeng also works with individuals facing significant health challenges, including those undergoing cancer treatment or living with chronic pain. Through gentle bodywork and energy healing, clients release physical and emotional tension, restoring balance and vitality.
And for those seeking to break free from self-destructive habits, Lepeng provides a nurturing environment and emotional guidance to let go of the past and embrace a healthier future.
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Reiki Sessions
Detox and healing bodywork
Reiki with sound healing session
REIKI MASTER
Ana Phillips
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Ana is a Colombian-born full-spectrum birth doula, traditional postpartum care provider, and clinical herbalist specializing in natural gynecology. She is deeply committed to empowering women to reclaim their fertility and take control of their health and well-being. Through a blend of indigenous sexual health practices, reproductive awareness, traditional foods, and self-care rituals, Ana guides women through every phase of their reproductive journey, from menarche to postpartum.
With over 10 years of experience supporting families in Ojai, Ana works with women in their preconception and fertility journey, throughout pregnancy, birth, and early postpartum. Her postpartum care includes traditional rituals like the cuarentena (the first 40 days after birth), the closing of the bones ceremony, sobadas (indigenous bodywork), vaginal steaming, herbal baths, belly binding, and more. Drawing from 15 years of herbalism experience, she combines Western herbalism with Mesoamerican, Colombian, Ayurvedic, and Traditional Chinese medicine to offer holistic, culturally enriched healing practices. Ana is passionate about supporting women and families as they navigate the sacred process of birth and postpartum recovery.
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Birth Doula
Postpartum Care
Ceremonial Closing of the Bones
Placenta Encapsulation
DOULA
Lila Darville
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Lila is a dedicated Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapist whose work is rooted in compassion and advocacy. After the loss of her 10-year-old son, Mana, to a rare brain disease, she committed her life to supporting families navigating health crises. Through this experience, she recognized the profound need for greater access to transformative therapies, clear information, and compassionate guidance.
As the founder of the Manafest Foundation, Lila works to empower individuals and families with education, resources, and support to make informed choices in their health journeys. She believes in bridging the gap between alternative and mainstream medicine, challenging the notion of separation to create a more holistic, inclusive approach to care.
Lila’s mission extends beyond therapy—she is devoted to helping people reclaim agency in their lives, offering guidance in birth, death, sex, and medical matters. Her work reflects her unwavering belief in supporting the whole individual: mind, body, and spirit.
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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
HYPERBARIC THERAPIST
Caleb Scott
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Step into a realm of deep restoration, sound, and sacred touch with Caleb Scott, a gifted massage therapist and master of sound healing with nearly a decade of experience in the healing arts.
Rooted in the wisdom of Swedish massage, Caleb’s 90-minute sessions are more than bodywork—they are an invitation to release, realign, and return home to yourself. Infused with the sacred resonance of sound healing, each session becomes a ceremonial reset, where vibrational medicine and intuitive touch weave together in perfect harmony.
Caleb carries the spirit of the bear—gentle, grounded, and protective. His energy is one of safety and kindness, creating a space where you can fully surrender into healing. Alongside his partner, a somatic dance teacher, he walks the path of the healer, embodying a life of movement, energy, and sacred service.
Whether you seek a session within the nurturing sanctuary of Fig Tree Wellness or prefer to receive this healing in your own sacred space, Caleb brings the essence of Ojai’s ancient lands, Chumash reverence, and any visitor longing for deep restoration into every experience.
Come as you are. Leave renewed.
Let the rhythmic flow of hands, the resonance of sound, and the presence of heart guide you back to your most aligned, vibrant self.
Now booking at Fig Tree Wellness & In-Home Sessions
Return to yourself. Restore in safety. Receive with Caleb.
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Massage Therapy & Sound Healer
MASSAGE THERAPIST & SOUND HEALER
Kristen Hermanson
STRUCTURAL & LYMPHATIC MASSAGE THERAPIST
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With over a decade of hands-on experience, Kristen brings an intuitive, anatomy-informed approach to bodywork. Her sessions are rooted in deep tissue therapy, myofascial release, and structural assessment, designed to address pain, postural imbalances, and chronic tension patterns at the source.
Kristen also specializes in intra-oral massage for TMJ dysfunction and jaw tension, as well as lymphatic drainage techniques to support immune health, detoxification, and post-surgical recovery.
Each session is tailored to the individual, combining precision with presence to help clients reconnect with their body’s natural alignment, flow, and vitality.
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Deep Tissue • Myofascial Release • Structural & Lymphatic Specialist