"I have had the privilege of working with Rita since March of 2023 and unreservedly recommend her as a competent and professional functional medicine practitioner who has successfully guided me towards achieving improvements in my health I have never seen before. I have suffered with a variety of digestive issues for over three decades, ever since I was in high school. I gradually came to accept the fact that I would always struggle with issues like bloating, burping, gas, stomach aches, poor digestion and bad breath. I tried countless remedies and supplements including probiotics and digestive enzymes over the last 30-plus years, way before they became mainstream. I saw numerous traditional doctors and even a few naturopathic practitioners along the way…all without ever experiencing any real improvements. In addition to my digestive issues, two years ago when I turned 50, I was diagnosed with high blood pressure and was placed on two medications to lower it. I was also overweight and had high c holesterol. I knew cholesterol medication was right around the corner. I had spent my whole life trying to avoid taking prescription medications and it seemed like my luck was running out. I always knew I had to take my health “into my own hands” but I was running out of options…that was until a good friend of mine told me she was seeing Rita to help her lower her cholesterol and improve her overall health. I am so glad I did because here are the results. I have seen in the three months I have been working with Rita. Following Rita’s diet and lifestyle and supplement recommendations, I lost 11 lbs. in two months (without any real exercise besides walking), my average blood pressure levels went down from 145/90 to 128/78 in just three months, my joint inflammation is gone, and, most importantly, my stomach issues have greatly improved! I have less bloating, gas, burping and bad breath, something I never thought I would see! If you are ready to see multi-dimensional improvements in your health, in the way you feel and you are ready to “do your part”, I unreservedly recommend Rita! She will use her cutting-edge knowledge, passion and recommendations to educate and empower you to take charge of your health and truly address the root of your health problems, so you can feel the way you did decades ago or, like in my case, learn what it feels like to live a life without so many stomach issues!"

"Nurse practitioner, Rita, has been an incredible help to me. She has been an invaluable asset in helping me navigate my health journey. In the matter of 2 1⁄2 months she was able to get my cholesterol levels down 20 points. Rita has a way of breaking down complex concepts and explaining them that is easy to understand and apply. Her support and encouragement have been instrumental in keeping me motivated on my health journey."

I'm 63 and have been working with Rita Wadhwani for about 10 months to address issues of increasing anxiety, fatigue, bloating, brain fog, epigastric pain, dry eyes, headaches, hair loss and arthritis type joint pain/popping/triggering. I met Rita about 25 years ago as a new eager nurse in the NICU at UCLA Medical Center. Being an RN, I was always impressed with Rita's brilliance and drive to learn as much as possible to help her patients. Rita stands out from other Functional Medicine Practitioners because she has worked with the tiniest of NICU newborns to the most critically ill adults in a "traditional medicine" mode of care and treatment, as an RN, CNS and NP. Rita was able to heal herself through healthy foods and lifestyle changes to stabilize a debilitating autoimmune disease in which MDs were out of options. Her goal is to teach and heal others using an Integrative Medicine approach that is individually tailored to each patient's needs. From birth by c-section and never breastfed, I had stomach pain and colic, did not tolerate cow's milk, and was prescribed goat's milk. I learned from Rita that my birth route and lack of breastmilk set me up for leaky gut issues, who knew?? I was always "sensitive to medications", didn't tolerate most and MDs never believed me. Through adolescence, high school, and nursing school I experienced constipation, fatigue, dry skin, irregular periods and feeling cold. An MD told me just to take vitamins!! At age 25, an OB diagnosed me with hypothyroid and prescribed Synthroid. Magically my symptoms improved and I had 3 children! But then came perimenopause, mood swings and hot flashes. Over the course of 10 years I was prescribed antidepressants, birth control pills (which made my hair fall out), hormone creams and then acupuncture with various herbal supplements. I began to have some mild reflux, bloating and epigastric pain. An H pylori test was negative but I was diagnosed with mild gastric reflux and told to take Pepcid and as needed Prilosec. My dry eyes worsened and an ophthalmologist tried different treatments of eye drops (steroids, antibiotics, artificial tears), lacrimal duct plugs, heated goggles and then said he was out of options! My cholesterol started rising so I was prescribed Zetia which caused headaches, nausea, and stiff joints. In post menopause and retirement I never felt good and asked Rita if she could "help me feel better". Rita loves challenges and found that I DID have H pylori, a very damaged and unhealthy leaky gut lining, hormone imbalance and some vitamin/mineral deficiencies. Rita removed all my supplements and started from ground zero with a healthier diet, teaching me how to calm my anxiety, abdominal breathing, reciting affirmations, stretching, more appropriate supplements and vitamin/mineral replacements. I was allowed to introduce these new treatments as fast or slow as I was comfortable. The best part was Rita told me not to raise my heart rate with exercise because that was triggering the sympathetic nervous system making my anxiety worse!! I opted to have antibiotic treatment with a GI specialist to rid the stubborn H pylori. Rita suggested my husband be tested and found out he had H pylori too!! Next was repairing the gut microbiome imbalance with various probiotics and now I am on the way to healing, adding more foods slowly, and balancing hormones. Rita says the gut "bullies" are gone and the "good guys" are in charge now! I am now able to have dental cleanings in a calm state without premedicating with xanax. My cholesterol has normalized and I'm off Zetia. The brain fog has slightly improved. I have no more reflux, no epigastric pain, no hair loss, no bloating, improving dry eyes and I have more energy. Although this journey has been long and hard, and there is still more work to be done, I see an end in sight. I could NEVER have gotten my life back without Rita's patience, diligence, expertise, perseverance and believing in me! She tells me to "trust the process", she always has "more tools in the toolbox to try" and will never give up. I've learned that Functional Medicine finds and treats the root cause of any ailment and NOT by putting a band-aid on the symptoms. Everyone has genetic predispositions to disease, but those ailments can remain silent using an integrative approach and caring Practitioner like Rita Wadhwani!!

“Rita is a source I can trust. We met when we worked at the hospital together and I see how she researched everything for her patients diligently. I know when I became her patient that I was in good hands. I always asked her for recommendations for everything from food choices, recipes, and her favorite supplements. Before I started working with Rita, I struggled with a low energy level, and other issues, but Rita helped me really get my gut health on track and after meeting with her for a few months, I feel great!”

“I have been working with Rita for 5 months. I was a former skeptic of the holistic world, and unsure if it really works. Since I began working with Rita, my health has improved drastically. Now I am a believer. Rita's knowledge of alternative medicine, her commitment and dedication to her coaching has made all the difference in my life. I have lost over 40 pounds. Rita has gotten me off of my PPI, (using holistic healthcare), and I know we are still just beginning. I am humbled and grateful for taking this journey for my health and could not pick a better coach than Rita Wadhwani.”.

“I have been working with Rita for only a few months, and she has taught me so much about my own body and how it works. I am shocked at how little I had to do to balance my hormones. All she did was remove and change my medications around, she changed my diet a little and my hormone levels became normal. I was shocked. I am grateful for her, she is different. She even wrote my doctor a letter and told him what she did with my health."

"Over 22 years ago I came down with severe constipation, stomach bloating, and nearly constant burping. My general practitioner ran all the typical tests: colonoscopy, barium enema, Pylori, comprehensive stool and digestive analysis, parasitology, and even more that I don’t remember. They all came back negative and I was told I had irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). I asked, “how should this be treated?”, and was told “we don’t really know, try Googling IBS to find a support group.” Over the ensuing 22 years I spent a lot of money seeing doctors and purchasing various supplements with little to no improvement. Finally, I was referred to NP Rita Wadhwani. We spoke on the phone and what convinced me was that she immediately understood the misinformation, lack of help, and misery I was going through. IBS is healed not by prescribing a pill but through a whole-body approach including diet, supplements, meditation, and adequate sleep. Through weekly zoom calls she reviewed my past tests, supplements and mediations, and a daily health journal detailing my sleep, exercise, specific diet, stress, and mood. She made modifications to my diet and supplements and within a very short time, one or two weeks, my constipation vanished. Concerning diet, she’s very careful to recommend different choices so I never felt restricted or craving. We’re still working on some fatigue and inflammation issues but I strongly endorse Rita Wadhwani for help with IBS/IBD." oes here

“I have been working with Rita for 5 months. I was a former skeptic of the holistic world, and unsure if it really works. Since I began working with Rita, my health has improved drastically. Now I am a believer. Rita's knowledge of alternative medicine, her commitment and dedication to her coaching has made all the difference in my life. I have lost over 40 pounds. Rita has gotten me off of my PPI, (using holistic healthcare), and I know we are still just beginning. I am humbled and grateful for taking this journey for my health and could not pick a better coach than Rita Wadhwani.”.

"My baby was suffering from terrible reflux, tummy aches, and rashes. With Rita's guidance his issues were greatly improved within days. We now have a happy, healthy, thriving baby.”

"I was really unsure about signing up with this practice, it was recommended to me by a friend. But after working with her for 4 weeks, I am a believer. What I am learning about my body, is helping me to heal my body. I was so skeptical. Sometimes we stand in our own way. Rita has helped me control my blood pressure, naturally, she is getting me off my medications, and now working with me to help my depression. Her approach to healthcare is phenomenally accurate and appropriate. Now, I check with her before even doing something my doctor recommends. Try it out, and you will see."

"I came to Rita after I was placed on hormones for menopause. After 6 months I started having other health problems. They never even tested my hormone levels, Rita explained it all to me, tested me and got me on the right type of medication and the right dose for my levels. She is re testing me again and I finally feel like my health is in safe hands. I feel better and am thankful for her. My OB did not want to deal with my side effects, or test me. Rita is the most thorough person I have ever worked with. She is different."

"I can not express how immensely Rita has altered my life for the better. When I first met with her late November 2022, I was diagnosed with collagenous colitis and suffering daily with GI distress. My body was so depleted I was exhausted, unable to fight off common colds, experiencing muscle aches, and felt hopeless. I have suffered from GI issues most of my life and assumed there was little I could do. Rita was so thorough in her medical evaluation and I have never worked with a medical professional with a more holistic approach. Today, I not only look and feel younger than I have in years (all while entering menopause), I now know it will only get better. Thank you Rita for giving me a full and calm life back!"

Over the last few months, Rita has drastically helped me improve my quality of life. I was at one of my lowest points with my health and I'm so grateful to have been connected with her! I have suffered for years with recurrent infections that my doctors treated with antibiotics, but they were puzzled with what was causing them and how to prevent them. At one point, I was told that long-term (typically 2-5 years) of antibiotics was the only solution for my condition. I believe the antibiotic cycle caused my infections to become more severe and frequent. I had no energy, constant pain & discomfort and was generally feeling unwell at almost any given time. Any time I attended a social gathering away from home, I was Googling a nearby hospital, just in-case. Rita helped me understand that everything starts with gut health, and ever since making lifestyle changes and simplifying my diet to whole foods, along with supplements tailored to my specific circumstances, I am already feeling so much better and have been antibiotic FREE for about 4 months now! This is the longest I’ve gone without antibiotics in more than a year. I am still on my healing journey, but I'm so happy to be feeling like myself again. If you’re looking for a sign to find your holistic healthcare practitioner, here it is! I highly recommend Rita, as she treats her patients with so much love & care, and really takes the time to explore your symptoms to find a root cause, and educates you during the process!

Rita has transformed my life! Since working with her, I’ve lost weight, gained incredible energy, and my skin looks so much better. She has provided insights into my gut health that my primary doctors overlooked, helping me understand my body better. Her genuine care for my success is evident; she took the time to learn about my unique situation and crafted a personalized plan that works. With her proven formula for success, I feel empowered and motivated. I highly recommend Rita to anyone looking to improve their health and well-being—she is a true Godsend!

Rita is what a true functional/holistic practitioner should be. She looks at everything through a bigger picture and has helped me find missing puzzle pieces to my health. I am so thankful that I have found her to work with, she is helping me makes strides in my health that no other doctor will listen to or try to help me with. She is very timely with responses even on her days off which I am so thankful for. She is what every provider should strive to be!

Rita is an incredible holistic practitioner who has helped me achieve breakthrough results that have radically improved my health and life, like never before. Rita has combined her passion, coaching, motivation, knowledge, wisdom and authentically caring attitude to help me make vital lifestyle changes that continue to make a real impact in my day-to-day living…and Rita can do the same for you!

Rita is so responsive at any time. I have improved my overall health weaned off of medications. I am finally getting rid of brain fog !! She is wonderful!!