Providers
Our mission is to treat every patient with dignity, respect, & compassion while pursuing their vitality through physical & emotional prosperity. Our vision is to facilitate a healthy population with the use of technology & loving care.
Kindness: Every person deserves kindness and we are delighted to deliver it at every opportunity!
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Integrity: Our staff here cherishes honesty and moral uprightness.
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Quality: We pride ourselves in our high standard for our products, services, and relationships.

Deborah Rice-Lang, RN, FNP-BC
Education and Training:
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Master’s Degree in Nursing, University of California, Los Angeles
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Board Certifications / Licensure:
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Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
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Certified Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
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Cardiopulmonary Instructor, American Heart Association
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Professional Associations:
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American Heart Association
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Sigma Theta Tau
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California Coalition of Nurse Practitioners

Jenn Wheaton, NP
Education and Training:
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Nursing career began in 1998
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Specialized training in Aesthetics and Plastic Surgery – Beverly Hills, 2009
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Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner – Bali Med Spa, since 2018
Board Certifications / Licensure:
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Registered Nurse (RN)
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Nurse Practitioner (NP) – Aesthetic specialization
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Certified in Aesthetic Laser Treatments
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Certified in Cosmetic Injections
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Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
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Basic Life Support (BLS)
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Professional Associations:
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American Nurses Association
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International Society of Plastic and Aesthetic Nurses
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Stephanie Wade, RN, FNP
Education and Training:
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California University of Los Angeles, Master’s Degree in Nursing
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Board Certifications / Licensure:
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Professional Associations:
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California Association of Nurse Practitioners
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UCLA : Associate
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Other Associations:

Ashley Thompson, RN, FNP
Education and Training:
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Chamberlain University
Board Certifications / Licensure:
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ANCC Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
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ACLS Certification
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BLS & PALS Certifications
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Trauma Nurse Core Certification
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Trauma Care After Resuscitation Certification
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Professional Associations:
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UCLA : Associate Clinical Professor

Marvin Buenaventura RN, FNP
Education and Training:
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West Coast University: Masters Degree Specializing in Family Nurse Practitioner
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Wilkes University: Post-Master Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
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Board Certifications / Licensure:
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Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
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Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
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BLS/ACLS/PALS Certified
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Professional Associations:
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American Association of Nurse Practitioners
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American Nurses Association
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Association of Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Laura M. Galeazzi, M.S.N, A.C.N.P
Education and Training:
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CSUD: Bachelorette in Nursing
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UCLA: Master’s in Science of Nursing-Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
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Wilkes University: Family Nurse Practitioner
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Board Certifications / Licensure/Certifications:
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Board ANCC Certification: ACNP-2017
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Family Nurse Practitioner-In process
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ACLS Certification
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BLS & PALs Certifications
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Certified Provider Continuous Glucose Monitoring System: Eversense: ​

Ric S. Garrison, MD
Education and Training:
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Ohio State College of Medicine
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Internship and the University of Los Angeles California Medical Center
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Internship at Antelope Valley Hospital Medical Center
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*Admitting Privileges at Antelope Valley Hospital and Palmdale Regional Medical Center
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Board Certifications / Licensure:
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American Board Family Practitioner
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Professional Associations:
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UCLA : Associate Clinical Professor
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Vitas Home Healthcare: Board Member
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Other Associations:
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AV Convalescent Nursing Home, Mayflower Gardens, Kiwanis, Shriners, AV Boys and Girls Club
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About: Dr. Garrison specializes in Family Practice and Internal Medicine with over 32 years of experience. Preventative Care, Alternative Care and Holistic Medicine are incorporated in his practice style. He is a God fearing family man, avid traveler and active outdoorsman.
