Our Team
Elise Pomerance, MD, MPH
Elise is a board-certified family medicine physician providing direct primary care for 20+ years. After having some of her own health challenges, she discovered functional medicine as a holistic approach to health leading to a special interest in gut health.
Elise has an undergraduate degree from Amherst College. She earned a MD from UCLA School of Medicine and a Master of Public Health from Harvard Chan School of Public Health. Elise completed functional medicine training through the Kalish Institute and is pursuing certification in functional medicine through the Institute for Functional Medicine. Elise lives in Pasadena, CA with her fur baby, Sadie.
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Amherst College – Bachelor of Arts, Biology, magna cum laude
University of California, Los Angeles, School of Medicine – Doctor of Medicine
Long Beach Memorial Family Medicine Residency
Harvard University School of Public Health, Master of Public Health
Medical Director, East Valley Community Health Center
Area Medical Director, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
Senior Medical Director, Inland Empire Health Plan
Kalish Institute for Functional Medicine, Mentorship Certification Program
Institute for Functional Medicine Modules: Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice, Gastrointestinal Advanced Practice Module, Cardiometabolic Advanced Practice Module
A4M Fellowship in Longevity Medicine, certification in progress
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For speaking inquiries, please contact: elise@eleenahealth.com.
2026
4-Week Continuous Glucose Challenge
The Longevity Game, Why Muscle Matters - Senior Community Educational Series
The Road to Health is Paved with Good Intestines - Senior Education Resource Group of Glendale
2025
Menopause Masterclass - Barre3, Fitness Studio
Menopause Masterclass - The Pelvic Model, Pelvic Floor Therapy Clinic
Menopause Masterclass - Bridge Performance, Gym
Chronic Fatigue - Everyday Rheum Podcast
The Longevity Game, Why Muscle Matters - San Marino Rotary Club
The Road to Health is Paved with Good Intestines - Pasadena Shakespeare Society
Stress & Resilience - Bridge Performance, Gym
Sweena Burroughs, FNP, MSN, MPH
Sweena is a nurse practitioner with 14 years of experience providing direct primary care, specializing in adult and women’s health. She earned her degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner at UC San Francisco School of Nursing and completed her Master of Public Health at UC Berkeley School of Public Health. In addition, Sweena has completed the UC Davis Primary Care Psychiatry and UC Irvine Addiction Medicine certification programs.
Sweena completed functional medicine training through the Kalish Institute and is pursuing functional medicine certification through the Institute for Functional Medicine. She lives in Berkeley, CA, with her husband, two kids, and four chickens. Sweena can be seen for in-person appointments at the Manzanita Wellness Clinic.
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University of Michigan, Bachelor of Arts, Anthropology and Psychology
University of California, Berkeley, Master of Public Health
University of California, San Francisco, School of Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing
University of Davis, Primary Care Psychiatry Fellowship
University of Irvine, Primary Care Addiction Medicine Fellowship
Health Policy Analyst, Health Resources Services Administration
Family Nurse Practitioner, Alameda Health System
Kalish Institute for Functional Medicine, Mentorship Certification Program
Institute for Functional Medicine Modules: Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice, Cardiometabolic Advanced Practice Module
A4M Fellowship in Longevity Medicine, certification in progress
