Dr. Ellithorpe received her medical degree in 1982 from The Chicago Medical School/University of Health Science in North Chicago, IL. From there she completed her internship in family practice at Womack Army Hospital, Fort Bragg, NC in 1983. At Fort Knox, KY, she served as an emergency room staff physician, general medical officer and flight surgeon as Chief of the Aviation Clinic from 1983-1990.

Dr. Ellithorpe is a graduate and guest faculty member of Capitol University of Integrative Medicine, Washington, D.C. since January, 2001. There she taught anti-aging medicine and natural hormone replacement therapy for women and men. She is a Diplomat of the Board of Anti-Aging Medicine as well as the founder and medical director of Tustin Longevity Center. A national speaker on the topics of Oxidative Stress and Anti-Aging, she also has published her research in several peer reviewed journals. She participated in cancer investigations with Dr. Stanislaw Bruzynski at his research institute in Houston, Texas and was later published as a co-author in literature describing his unique therapy. A staff physician and Director of Women’s Studies at Whitaker Wellness Medical Clinic in Newport Beach, CA, she went on to help in the development of natural medicinal therapies at Great Smokies Medical Center in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Ellithorpe holds a second doctorate in integrative medicine focusing on health at the cellular level.

With a determined commitment to her patients’ nutritional road to health, she regularly reviews modalities and documents results. This is done in an effort to share, through journal publications, research of successful interventions. Dr. Ellithorpe provides a practice rooted in a functional approach which integrates the best of standard, western medicine with effective, natural therapies.

Brett Jacques, ND is a licensed naturopathic physician with over 12 years or experience helping individuals achieve optimal wellness through the use of natural medicine and individualized exercise programs.

Dr Jacques received his ND from the National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland OR, the oldest accredited college of naturopathy in North America. Prior to this accreditation, he received a Bachelors of Science in Exercise Science from the prestigious Springfield College in Massachusetts.

Dr Jacques is a well-respected leader and the practitioner in his field, and is particularly recognized for his expertise in hormone replacement therapy, botanical medicine and physical medicine. He is frequently a featured speaker at both conventional and alternative medical conferences on these topics. In addition to his public speaking, he has authored chapters for medical, laboratory and botanical medicine textbooks and has contributed numerous articles to a variety of naturopathic and health journals. He has also worked in the laboratory and dietary supplement industries as an expert consultant in these areas.

He uses his vast knowledge of exercise physiology and Naturopathic Medicine to help patients realize their health and fitness goals. Using natural approaches, tailored to the needs of each individual, Dr Jacques is able to help people achieve optimum health and maintain their results.

We are very pleased to welcome Cyndee Ayson-Mitchell, M.D. to our practice at Tustin Longevity Center.

Dr. Mitchell has exceptional credentials, graduating from Tulane Medical School and completing an internship in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Women's Hospital, University of Southern California. She completed her residency at the State University of New York Health Science Center at Syracuse, where she received the prestigious "Robert Nesbit Medical Resident Award" and the "Roerig President's Award" for medical excellence. Dr. Mitchell is a board certified fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Additionally, she is a credentialed NAMS (North American Menopause Society) Menopause Practitioner.

Dr. Cyndee Ayson-Mitchell respects the patient, believing a fully informed patient makes better choices and participates more actively in her own health management. Decisions are reached together by physician and patient, after extensive discussion. Dr. Mitchell and I believe that improving your internal health via a program of dietary and hormonal management can go hand in hand with improving overall health and well-being. I look forward to working closely with Dr. Mitchell in providing you, our patients with a comprehensive well woman program enhanced by her excellent gynecologic expertise.

Dr. Mitchell offers a full range of gynecologic care, including pap smear, colposcopy, STD screening, contraception, infertility, menstrual irregularity, endometriosis, pelvic pain, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy and more.

Born in Evanston, Illinois and raised on the East Coast in Randolph, New Jersey, Dr. Alvin M. Yee attended and graduated from University of California at Berkeley with a B.A. in Biochemistry in 1990. He then graduated as an M.D. from University of Southern California School of Medicine in 1995. He began practicing General Medicine in 1996. Dr. Yee became an official member of the American Academy of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine in 2005. He then became a Diplomate and Board Certified by the American Board of Anti-Aging Regenerative Medicine in 2006.

He is currently completing his Fellowship in Anti-Aging and Functional Medicine in effort to receive the most advanced, hands-on clinical training and the latest diagnostic treatment strategies with today's current international academic leaders in Anti-Aging Medicine.

Dr. Yee is also proud to be known as a professional associate and friend of Ron Rothenberg, M.D., one of the early pioneers of Anti-Aging Medicine. Dr. Yee was mentioned in the cover story, "Selling the Promise of Youth" seen in Business Week's March 20th, 2006 issue. Dr. Yee's additional areas of expertise encompass Urgent Care, Occupational and Sports Medicine.

Wendy monitors all of our patients when they are undergoing IV therapies. She is a cerified nutritionist and qualified to answer any questions you may have. You may leave Wendy a confidential message at any time on her private extension #206.

Elaine oversees the daily operations of Tustin Longevity Center ensuring your visit with us is as pleasant as possible. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask her.

Brighton manages the supplement sales and shipping department here at the clinic. If you have any questions regarding your supplements, don't hesitate to call him on ext. 208. He is also able to get your supplements to you regardless of where you are. Save the time and gas and call in your orders! All your online orders will be processed by him. Outside of work, Brighton is studying to get into financial services as a financial advisor. For fun, he likes to ride his motorcycle, play guitar, work out, travel and do basicly everything physical.

Mandip works both the front and back parts of the office. She performs two of the diagnostics procedures, the Cardio Vascular Profile and the Body Mass Index. Mandip’s desire is to become a Registered Nurse and is currently in school to achieve that goal. She is here to help and answer any questions you may have.

John works the front desk and patient intake. He will check you in and assist you in making sure that all your paper work is filled out correctly. When you're ready to leave, make sure you stop by his desk and schedule your next visit with TLC.