At M.T.O. Holistic Medical Center, holistic medicine means treating the “whole” person—inside and out. This includes the physical body, thoughts and emotions, spiritual concerns, the energy fields within and around the physical body (along with external and environmental influences), and much more.

While Western medicine tends to focus on treating and reducing the physical symptoms of disease—along with critical emergency care—holistic medicine focuses on reducing the underlying causes of disease, whether physical, emotional or spiritual. The goals of holistic care are to establish immediate balance with long-term health as the ultimate objective...including patient education and lifestyle changes that maintain health over time.

Practitioners

Hessam Fallah MD

After earning a medical degree, Dr. Fallah completed residency in pediatrics and a fellowship at Case Western Reserve University. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, an associate fellow of the American College of Cardiology and a diplomat of the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Fallah is also a member of AMESPA Physicians.

The author of numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals, he is now the director of Inpatient Pediatric Cardiology at Sutter Memorial Hospital in Sacramento, an assistant professor of Pediatrics at the UC Davis Medical School, and he continues to maintain his private practice, Pediatric Cardiology Associates. Dr. Fallah is also trained as a Healing Touch practitioner.

Marjon Fariba MD

Board-certified in both Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Medicine, Dr. Fariba completed her medical training at the University of Alabama School of Medicine and UC Davis Medical School. Along with her practice at M.T.O. Holistic Medical Center, she also is a practicing cardiologist in Sacramento. Her active interests include researching the interactive effects of depression and heart disease, as well as the benefits of meditation on overall health. Dr. Fariba is a member of ACAM.

Sepideh Arvin PhD, RN, CHTP, CMT, TNP

Dr. Arvin, director of the M.T.O. Holistic Medical Center, holds a PhD in Holistic Health. She began her career as a registered nurse for Kaiser Permanente and before earning a graduate degree from the Institute of Medical Herbalism. She is a member of the American Holistic Nurses Association and the Nurse Healers Professional Associates.

Dr. Arvin has since expanded her medical education to include an array of alternative healing modalities. She is trained in Reiki, homeopathy, herbal remedies, iridology, BioSET™, JMT™ and Sufi healing. She also is certified as a Healing Touch practitioner, a Cranial Sacral practitioner and as an Interactive Imagery Guide.

Behnaz Azadeh LAc, Reiki Master, TNP

Dr. Azadeh received a B.A. in Chemistry from CSU Fresno, and an M.S. degree in Chinese Medicine from Meiji College in San Francisco. She is a licensed acupuncturist, herbalist, Healing Touch practitioner, Koryo Hand therapist, Cranial Sacral practitioner and a Reiki Master.

Manijeh Majorad Esthetician, CMT

A licensed esthetician since 1997, Ms. Mojarad has worked in the skin care industry since 1991. She regularly pursues continuing education in both the United States and Italy, which enables her to provide the latest advancements in high quality skin care. Along with her vast experience and skills, Ms. Mojarad's clients appreciate her sensitive, compassionate approach.