Dr. Angelina Mehta, ND
Founder + Naturopathic Doctor
Dr. Angelina is a Naturopathic Doctor and the founder of Verve Holistic Health. Inspired by her father to become a doctor, and inspired by her mother to become a naturopathic doctor, Dr. Angelina believes experiencing your best energy, sleeping well, being comfortable with your weight, and remaining pain-free, motivated, inspired, and surrounded by love is the true essence of life.
Dr. Angelina is a wife and mother of 3 girls, and a United States Marine. In practice since 2010, Dr. Angelina has successfully treated hundreds of patients with all types of conditions by taking a holistic and integrative approach.
Dr. Jay, MD
Medical Doctor + Author
Dr. Jay has practiced internal medicine for over 35 years during which he had over 2 million office or offsite patient visits. He experimented to figure out there is no end to anything. He trained himself in many fields of medicine such as internal/family medicine, endoscopy, non-invasive cardiovascular specialist, intensivist, aesthetic/cosmetic specialist, pain specialist, vein specialist, acupuncturist, major surgeries assistant, compounding drugs and skincare specialist and minor surgical specialist.
Dr. Jay crosses medical boundaries with ease, from radiology to dermatology, from plastic surgery to podiatry, from allopathic to naturopathic. Dr. Jay is one of the few doctors who has taken the opposite approach of most; he has expanded the vision of his practice, adding new medical practices like a pianist might pick up ragtime or liturgy, with the goal of helping each patient realize their best self.
Apart from his profession, Dr. Jay is ambitious about living a full life, so much so that he is fond of saying he wants to put the experience of 100 lives into this one. He finds expression and fulfillment in a variety of ways, including but not limited to, making music, writing, directing films, visiting various world expos, starting new businesses, and cultivating enjoyment through innovations.
Explore Dr. Jay’s books How You and I Transform: An Extraordinary Depiction of Life-Transforming Treatments and Psychic Toxins
Meera Patel, MBA, AP, ABT
Ayurvedic + Biomagnetism Practitioner
“Meera is a Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner from Southern California University of Health Sciences, graduating with the President’s Leadership Award. She is also certified in Applied Biomagnetic Therapy – Multi-Dimensional Medicine from the Institute of Biomagnetic Therapy, as well as from Escuela Superior De Biomagnetisimo Medico Isaac Goiz Duran. She obtained her MBA from Georgia Tech and has worked in the corporate sector in media & entertainment for 10+ years. This along with her experience as a former U.S. Marine, lends to a diverse background and skill set that helps her understand clients in all walks of life. She is very passionate about helping others to seamlessly transition to a healthier lifestyle with sustainable results. Her ambition is to share time-tested health strategies, which she also does through various speaking engagements including top Fortune 100 companies. Learn more about Ayurvedic Medicine here or Biomagnetic Therapy here.
Dr. Michael Orian, N.D.
Dr. Michael Orian, a native to Southern California, holds a B.S. in Biology and Chemistry from Vanguard University in Costa Mesa, California. Following his undergraduate education, Dr. Orian earned his Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from Sonoran University in Tempe, Arizona. Dr. Orian has administered over 20,000 IV therapy treatments for his patients while maintaining a primary care Naturopathic medical practice at Orian Wellness in Carlsbad, California. In 2020, Dr. Orian took a sabbatical from practice to focus on business and humanitarian outreach projects. In late 2024, he returned to practicing medicine and joined the team at Verve Holistic Health.
Dr. Orian has published peer reviewed journal articles in the Journal of Immunotherapy, the Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, and the Proceedings of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians. He has written multiple articles for Healthy Times and Natural News and has appeared on live and recorded segments of local San Diego news broadcasts.
He also maintained a Core Adjunct Faculty position at National University in San Diego until 2020, where he taught courses in ethics, law, management, and trends in healthcare regularly in the Department of Health Sciences. He is a member of the California Naturopathic Doctors Association (CNDA), American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP), the American Academy for Anti Aging Medicine (A4M) the American Association of Orthopedic Medicine (AAOM), and the American Academy of Pain Management (AAPM).
Dr. Orian has 6 children between him and his fiancé Amanda, ranging in ages from 12 to 22. They live in Laguna Beach and love great food and spending time with their two dogs.
Julie Jones, RN
Registered Nurse
Julie has been a registered nurse for over 6 years and obtained her nursing degree from local colleges. Her nickname is Gentle Jules as client care and client results are her priority. She is passionate about helping every client feel and look their best.
During her career, she has worked in the aesthetic, laser, wellness and regenerative areas of medicine from the start. Julie approaches nursing with mind, body and spirit philosophy. She believes people are multifaceted and so is medicine. Her nursing philosophy is to treat every client like she would want to be treated.
Nicole Piwko
Naturopathic Assistant/Clinic Manager
Nicole’s goal in life is to help people be their best. At Verve, she is a part of assisting others in reaching their health goals. She has experience in medical assistance, substance abuse and managerial capacities with Starbucks and Home Depot. She is currently in pursuit of a nursing degree.
Nicole enjoys spending time with her daughters and practicing energy medicine as a Reiki II healer.
Rae Gomez
Naturopathic Assistant & CNA Candidate
Rae is in her second year of undergraduate studies in Biological Science at CSUF, and plans to continue her education in pursuit of a BSN. She is also currently completing her CNA certification through Providence Healthcare. As a Naturopathic Assistant at Verve Holistic Health, Rae values the ability to support whole-person care and play a hands-on role in each patient’s wellness journey. She looks forward to building a career centered around compassionate, patient-focused care.
Elis Valentin
Receptionist & Patient Care Coordinator
Elis is happy to join the team at Verve Holistic Health. She strives to create a warm and compassionate environment, ensuring each patient feels seen and valued.
Her passion is skincare, and she has worked as an aesthetician where she focused on a holistic approach, blending traditional skincare with wellness practices that supported the mind-body connection.
Elis enjoys being the welcoming face patient’s first encounter.
Bella Roberts
Receptionist & Regenerative Injection Coordinator
Isabella holds a Bachelor of Science in Business and is deeply passionate about personal growth and self-development. With a background as a personal assistant, she brings a natural gift for supporting others in becoming the most functional, empowered version of themselves. She is a multi-faceted individual creating a life rooted in intention, growth, and her dream of coaching others—blending business insight with personal transformation.
Guided by a strong sense of purpose, Bella is inspired by the mind-body connection and the power of aligned action. She enjoys exploring mindset tools and supporting others on their path to unlocking their fullest potential.