Dr. Manessa ShawDO

Dr. Shaw treats a broad range of conditions in adults. Her focus areas include diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, thyroid disease, asthma, COPD, kidney disease, congestive heart failure, and osteoarthritis. She also manages depression, anxiety, and women's health conditions such as menopause and contraception needs.

Dr. Shaw integrates osteopathic principles and functional medicine alongside conventional family medicine. She focuses on identifying root causes of illness rather than treating surface symptoms. Her membership in the Institute for Functional Medicine reflects her commitment to evidence-based complementary approaches. Patients work with her on diet, exercise, lifestyle, and stress management as part of their care.

Yes. Dr. Shaw holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine. She is also a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, trained at Western University College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific in Pomona, California.

Dr. Shaw completed her Family Medicine residency at Northridge Hospital Medical Center, a UCLA affiliate. Before founding Rooted Integrative Medical Clinic, she practiced family medicine and urgent care for seven years within a large multi-specialty group.

Yes. Dr. Shaw provides comprehensive women's health care. Services include well-woman visits, Pap smears, contraception counseling and management, IUD removal, and menopause consults. She also supports women in preventive care and chronic disease management.

Yes. Dr. Shaw treats depression and anxiety as part of her clinical scope. She also incorporates stress and burnout management into her care. Patients dealing with mental health concerns alongside physical health conditions benefit from her whole-person approach.

Dr. Shaw performs a variety of minor procedures on-site. These include splinting, ingrown toenail removal, abscess management, wart removal, skin tag removal, minor laceration repairs, trigger finger injections, joint injections, skin biopsy, and ear wax removal. In-house testing includes EKG, urine analysis, vision screening, and infectious disease testing.

Yes. Preventive care is central to Dr. Shaw's practice. She conducts annual physicals, cancer screenings, vaccine counseling, and wellness counseling. She also provides guidance on diet, exercise, and lifestyle to support long-term health goals.