Spark Health Team

At Spark, every member of the multidisciplinary Care Team - doctors, specialists, care coordinators - puts patients first. Meet the people who will help you transform your health.

Meet the Team

Dr. Elizabeth Romero
Dr. Elizabeth Romero, MD, MJ-Health Law, MBA
Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Elizabeth Romero attended the University of Rochester School of Medicine and is a Diplómate of the American Board of Family Medicine. In addition, she earned a Masters...
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Dr. Jennifer
Dr. Jennifer Zeglen, ND
Naturopathic Doctor & Clinic Director
Dr. Jennifer Zeglen helps people get their health back in balance and empowers them to create the life they want. After completing pre-medical training at UCLA,...
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Dr. Lamby Ginakes
Dr. Lamby Ginakes, DC
Director of Natural Pain Management
Dr. Ginakes attended the University of Manitoba for his undergraduate work in pre-med. He received his chiropractic degree in 1993 from Northwestern Health Sciences...
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Dr. Mauricio Martinezs
Dr. Mauricio Martinez, MD
Supervising Physician
Dr. Martinez is board certified in family medicine with 20 years of experience practicing medicine. He specializes in sports medicine and addiction medicine.
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Dr. Haroun Arefi
Dr. Haroun Arefi, DC
Physical Medicine & Chiropractic
Dr. Haroun's physical medicine and chiropractic practice is anchored in finding out your "why." He helps you get out of pain, optimize your ...
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Dr. Nathalie Rochert
Dr. Nathalie Rochert, ND
Naturopathic Doctor
Dr. Nathalie Rochert is a dedicated Naturopathic Doctor (ND) with a passion for promoting holistic wellness. She earned both her doctorate in Naturopathic ...
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Dr. Shacy Lee Rivera
Dr. Shacy Lee Rivera, ND, MPH
Naturopathic Doctor
Dr. Shacy Rivera devotes her professional career to bridging the gap for individuals to meet their healthcare needs and reach their health goals. Prior to earning her Doctorate in Naturopathic ...
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Patrick Astourian
Patrick Astourian, MSPA-C
Orthopedic Physician Assistant
Patrick Astourian is a physician's assistant with over 29 years of experience in urgent care, rheumatology, and orthopedics. Before graduating...
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Dr. Pepe Hernandez, PhD
Dr. Pepe Hernandez, PhD
Medical Research & Content Specialist
Dr. Hernandez received his Bachelor's degree in biochemistry but his interest in how the brain works to guide behavior led him to obtain his...
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Dr. Maggie Dooner, L.Ac, DACM, Dipl. OM
Dr. Maggie Dooner, L.Ac, DACM, Dipl. OM
Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine
Dr. Dooner is a California Board-Certified Acupuncturist and Herbalist as well as a Nationally Certified Diplomate of Oriental Medicine. ...
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Marisa Doupis, LVN
Marisa Doupis, LVN
IV Nurse
From a young age Marisa loved helping people and has continued for over 20 years. She started as a nursing assistant then became a Licensed Practical Nurse ...
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Victoria Prior
Victoria Prior
Exercise and Movement Specialist
Victoria earned her Masters in Kinesiology from Point Loma Nazarene University. She is passionate about integrative primary care and the study of movement of the body...
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Michael Sabia
Michael Sabia
Service Specialist
In addition to Mike’s undergraduate education from the TCU school of engineering, he has a passion of tying his technical background with his love of business, technology, healthcare...
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Nicole Alexander
Nicole Alexander
Medical Assistant
Nicole has worked as a medical assistant for over 20 years in traditional medical settings and alternative care practices. She is a natural caretaker...
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Cassandra Tutay
Cassandra Tutay
Medical Assistant
Cassandra is a San Diego Native who has been working as Medical Assistant for 8 years in various settings. From Urgent Care to Integrative medicine and Oncology, Hematology and Infectious Diseases. ...
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AnnMarie Novak
AnnMarie Novak
Care Coordinator
AnnMarie is a native Minnesotan. During her free time she loves to spend time with her 3 children and friends and stays active by running and going to the gym...
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Holly Mendell
Holly Mendell
Care Coordinator
Holly received her bachelor's degree in social and rehabilitation services with a minor in environmental biology. She has always had a passion...
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Mackenzie (Kenzie) Shelton
Mackenzie (Kenzie) Shelton
Care Coordinator
Kenzie is currently at Cal State Long Beach where she is completing her Bachelor's degree in Psychology in 2023...
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Megan Dunphy
Megan Dunphy
Care Coordinator
Megan received her bachelor's degree in Health Science at CSU Channel Islands and has been into health and fitness since a young age. She plans to enroll...
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Kaitlyn Rankin
Kaitlyn Rankin
Care Coordinator
Kaitlyn graduated from San Diego State University with a Bachelor's of Science in Health Communication. While earning her degree ...
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