Dr. Melissa MondalaMD, MHA, MS, FACLM, FAIHM, LM Intensivist
Family Medicine
at Dr. Lifestyle Clinic — Newport Beach, CA
About
Dr. Melissa Mondala co-founded Dr. Lifestyle Clinic and serves as its President. She earned her Doctorate of Medicine from Chicago Medical School in 2015 and completed her Family Medicine residency at Loma Linda University. She holds master's degrees in Healthcare Administration and Biomedical Sciences, both from Rosalind Franklin University.
Dr. Mondala completed fellowships in Integrative and Lifestyle Medicine at Loma Linda University, Primary Care Psychiatry at UC Irvine, and Integrative Medicine through the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine. She holds board certification in both Family Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine and ranks among the first nationally recognized Lifestyle Medicine Intensivists. She serves as Core Faculty in Loma Linda University's Preventive and Lifestyle Medicine Department. Her clinical focus spans complex metabolic, inflammatory, and stress-related conditions, including autoimmune disease, eating disorders, hormone imbalances, depression, anxiety, Long COVID, and medical weight management. She practices integrative psychiatry using tools such as EMDR, guided imagery, and nutritional assessment. Dr. Mondala speaks English, Tagalog, and Spanish and has appeared in Forks Over Knives, Forbes, and CreakyJoints.
Education & Training
Medical School
Chicago Medical School, North Chicago, IL — Doctorate of Medicine 2015
Residency
Family Medicine, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA (2015-2018)
Fellowship
Integrative and Lifestyle Medicine, Loma Linda University (2018-2019); Primary Care Psychiatry, University of California Irvine (2019-2020); Integrative Medicine, Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine (2023-2025)
Additional Training
Masters in Healthcare Administration, Rosalind Franklin University (2013); Masters in Biomedical Sciences, Rosalind Franklin University (2011); Integrative Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University; Personalized Integrative Psychiatry, Integrative Psychiatry Institute; Health and Wellness Coaching, UC Irvine
Certifications
Languages
English, Tagalog, Spanish
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Mondala right for?
Dr. Mondala suits adults managing complex, chronic, or treatment-resistant conditions. Patients dealing with autoimmune disease, Long COVID, MCAS, or metabolic disorders benefit from her integrative approach. She works well with individuals seeking mental health support through nutrition, lifestyle, and mind-body therapies. Adults navigating weight management, hormone imbalances, or eating disorders find her clinical range especially useful. Spanish and Tagalog speakers will feel at home in her care.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Mondala focuses on complex metabolic, inflammatory, and stress-related conditions. Her clinical scope includes autoimmune diseases, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, hormone imbalances, obesity, Long COVID, MCAS, IBS, SIBO, and mold toxicity. She also manages chronic fatigue and inflammatory conditions through an integrative lens.
Yes. Dr. Mondala holds board certification in both Family Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine. She is also among the first nationally recognized Lifestyle Medicine Intensivists and serves as a Diplomate and Specialist with the American College of Lifestyle Medicine.
Dr. Mondala completed a Primary Care Psychiatry fellowship at UC Irvine and received training in Personalized Integrative Psychiatry through the Integrative Psychiatry Institute. She uses tools including EMDR, guided imagery, mind-body centering, and nutritional assessment in her psychiatric care.
Yes. Dr. Mondala integrates a whole-food, plant-based dietary philosophy into her clinical practice. She conducts nutritional assessments as part of comprehensive visits and uses food as a therapeutic tool alongside other treatments.
Dr. Mondala speaks English, Tagalog, and Spanish. Patients who prefer to communicate in Tagalog or Spanish can do so during their visits.
Dr. Mondala uses EMDR, guided imagery, and mind-body centering alongside nutritional and lifestyle strategies. She approaches mental health as part of a broader clinical picture rather than treating it in isolation from physical health.
Dr. Mondala earned her MD from Chicago Medical School in 2015. She completed her Family Medicine residency at Loma Linda University and went on to complete three fellowships, in integrative and lifestyle medicine, primary care psychiatry, and integrative medicine.
Yes. Dr. Mondala offers holistic medical weight management, including the use of semaglutide and tirzepatide where appropriate. She addresses the hormonal, metabolic, and behavioral factors that influence weight alongside dietary and lifestyle strategies.
Doctor profile last updated April 12, 2026