REGISTERED DIETITIAN

Vani Murthy, RDN

Vani Murthy graduated with a Bachelor’s in Finance and International Business from Michigan State University. She went on to work as an Investment Management Consultant in Chicago for 3 years until she decided to quit to pursue her lifelong interests in health and nutrition. After earning her Master’s in Public Health and Registered Dietitian License from the University of Michigan, she made the cross country journey to settle in Southern California. Here she found a home at the Center for Discovery, where she works with adults and adolescents to help improve their relationships with food through personalized nutrition counseling, education, modeling and support. Outside of work she enjoys cooking her way through cookbooks, exploring California, and of course, continuing her own nutrition education.

REGISTERED DIETITIAN NUTRITIONIST

Sarah Jackson, M.S., RDN.

Sarah Jackson is a Southern California native who graduated with her Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Psychology from University of California, Riverside. Sarah developed an interest in mental health, but her passion for food and nutrition drove her to want to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN). She decided to go back to school in 2012 and earned a second Bachelor’s of Science in Nutrition & Dietetics. While completing her Dietetic Internship, she also enrolled in a graduate program where she completed her Master’s of Science in Applied Nutrition from Sage College in Albany NY. Sarah has started a private practice, worked in hospitals, outpatient clinics throughout California.  Sarah eventually settled in sunny Huntington Beach and found her home at Center for Discovery, Los Alamitos. Sarah is passionate about helping adults and adolescents build a better relationship with food, discover the liberating feeling of body acceptance and find a balanced approach to nutrition.

In her free time, Sarah enjoys networking, reading, riding bikes to the beach, spending time with family, traveling, testing out new recipes to add to her blog, and continuing to stay up-to-date with leading research in the field.

PSYCHIATRIST

Michael Louie, DO

Louie received his medical degree from Western University of Health Sciences and went on to complete his psychiatry residency training at Loma Linda University.

Dr. Louie is well versed in treating adult, child and adolescent, and geriatric patients.  Dr. Louie has an understanding and ability to treat a range of disorders including depression, anxiety, eating disorders, addiction, and psychosis.

Dr. Louie’s therapeutic and empathic approach to treating clients, as well as his composed and caring demeanor, are just a some of the many reasons why he is a beloved and respected member of the Newport Beach treatment team.

MILIEU MANAGER

Kelley Kingsley, B.A.

Kelley Kingsley earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Communication Studies from California State University, Channel Islands in 2016. Kelley is pursuing her Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy at Chapman University. She is a previous behavior therapist working with adolescents, teens, and adults on the Autism spectrum.

Kelley has a passion for behavioral health and believes all behaviors can be reshaped to be functional in everyday life. She strives to break the stigma of mental illness and disorders by supporting clients in discovering their identity outside of a diagnosis. Kelley has compassion for clients and their families that are struggling with mental health. She finds tranquility in the mountains and at the beach. She loves to snowboard, boogieboard, and when the weather is poor, thrift shop and listen to good music!

PROGRAM THERAPIST

Sara Quint, AMFT

Sara Quint is a registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist that graduated from Chapman University in 2017 with her Master of Arts. Sara has worked in both substance abuse and eating disorder treatment, and prefers to approach therapy from a mind-body-soul perspective, incorporating the simultaneous use of coping skills and spirituality. She believes in empowering clients to make the changes they wish to, and in the potential of each and every client to recover fully from their eating disorder. In her spare time, Sara likes to laugh with friends, spend time with her two cats, and practice yoga/meditation.

DIET TECH

Amanda Contreras, B.S.

Amanda earned her Bachelor’s of Science in Health Science from California State University, Fullerton. Amanda is currently taking prerequisite courses and will be pursuing her Master’s of Science in Nutrition in the near future. Amanda has worked in areas of customer service, community health and clinical food service. She is excited to continue working in the realm of nutrition with an emphasis in health at every size and intuitive eating. Amanda enjoys spending her time with friends and family, roller skating and cooking in her spare time.

PROGRAM THERAPIST

Tara Sohrabpartovi, LMFT

Tara Sohrabpartovi is a registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist that graduated from California State University, Fullerton in 2016 with a Master’s of Science in counseling. She has worked in substance abuse as well as with survivors of domestic violence and trauma. Tara is passionate about building strong connections with clients and help them work through difficult and traumatic life experiences. Outside of work, Tara enjoys practicing meditation and mindfulness, going to the beach, and spending time with family and friends.

YOGA INSTRUCTOR

Suzanne Toro

Suzanne Toro is an Author, Yoga, Wellness & Food Alchemy Educator, Radio Broadcaster and Sound Therapist. Suzanne has 25 years of business, education, design, and wellness experience. She is skilled at empowering individuals and groups to transform their relationship with self and others. She is passionate about teaching her clients and listeners how to cultivate a way of life that will support balance, inner peace and success.

Suzanne’s wellness skills, education, and studies include: Ayurveda System, Yoga and Meditation with Dr. Deepak Chopra, MD and Dr. David Simon, MD, 22 years of Yoga studies Hatha, Iyenger and Asthanga, 26 years of self studies in the areas of Nutrition, Body Mechanics and Mind, Body & Spirit , and 28 years of Culinary practice, Food Alchemy, and global food studies. Suzanne has an extensive history of Indigenous studies in Hopi, Mayan, Andean, Tibetan, Hawaiian, Indian and Philippines.

UTILIZATION REVIEW MANAGER- OUTPATIENT DIVISION

Joshua Lecker, BA

Joshua has a background in mental health, substance abuse, and eating disorder treatment. He has worked at all levels of care including detox, residential and outpatient. Joshua has worked as a treatment technician, case manager, and program manager. He obtained his bachelor’s degree in psychology with a concentration in human development from Vanguard University and is currently obtaining his master’s degree at Hope International University for Clinical Counseling.

Joshua oversees all Utilization Review for both eating disorder and mental health outpatient facilities. He prides himself in his ability to advocate and ensure utilization of benefits to the fullest extent possible.