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About Us
Patrick Fong, DMSc, MSPA-C, FMACP
ER acumen meets holistic caring
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Patrick is a Los Angeles native who enjoys spending time with his wife and three kids. He loves hiking, surfing, rock climbing, binging shows, and eating incredible new foods! He started practicing medicine for disaster relief after seeing communities destroyed by tsunamis. He worked in Emergency Medicine for 11 years, caring for the critically ill. During this time, he found functional medicine while looking for ways to treat his own family from problems their doctors said were “normal.” By treating the root-cause, he saw his kids’ behaviors dramatically improve, he lost weight, cleared up his fatigue, and was able to have friends again. He practiced this approach with his patients and began to see hope in hopeless situations. Patients came in having been told by numerous doctors that nothing could be done for them, but after a visit with Patrick, they left believing change was possible.
Patrick has completed a masters of physician assistant studies, a fellowship in emergency medicine, and a doctoral degree in medical sciences. He is certified to practice functional medicine through Functional Medicine Academy and is on track to complete his certification with the Institute for Functional Medicine in 2024.
Ruth Alison Fong, MA, MS, LMFT
Gentle compassion & nutritional excellence
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Ruth is originally from Northern Ireland and relocated to Pasadena 14 years ago, where she met Patrick. Together, they are raising three amazing children. Ruth is an Integrative Nutritional Health Coach with a passion for holistic healing, integrating mind, body, and spirit. She is also a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, specializing in treating trauma and its impact on the nervous system. In her practice, she utilizes EMDR, IFS, and somatic modalities alongside traditional talk therapy.
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Before becoming an LMFT, Ruth worked as a Physical Therapist. Through her extensive training and personal health journey, she became interested in functional medicine and has been integrating functional practices and principles into her work for many years. She loves to get creative in the kitchen, developing new recipes that are delicious, allergy-friendly, and nutrient-dense. In her free time, she enjoys the beautiful LA weather outdoors, spending time with friends, and immersing herself in good books.
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