Meet Our Team of Experts
Elise Harlow
Michelle
Elizabeth Carranza
Shraddha Hilda Oropeza
Theresa Kulikowski-Gillespie
Elise Harlow
Registered Dietician
My name is Elise and I am a registered dietitian with a master of science degree in nutritional sciences and the founder of The Flourished Table, an online nutrition coaching and consulting business...
Elise Harlow
Registered Dietician
My name is Elise and I am a registered dietitian with a master of science degree in nutritional sciences and the founder of The Flourished Table, an online nutrition coaching and consulting business. I have a passion for helping people to use the power of food to live healthier lives. I believe the key to making sustainable changes is to find the balance between enjoying food while also embracing the power of good nutrition.
Many people believe that healthy eating means they should restrict delicious foods. I feel passionate about showing people that these two things are not mutually exclusive.
Although I am a Registered Dietitian by trade, I am human first. Humans are not meant to be perfect. The same goes for food. There is no one perfect way to eat. I believe enjoying your food is just as important as the nutrients in it.
My goal is to help others make sustainable changes that include food that is both enjoyable and nutritious. Whether you are trying to reach a healthy weight, support and balance your hormones, increase your energy, or improve your mental health, good food can help and I would love to show you how!
Michelle
Registered Nurse
California State University, Fullerton
· Master of Science in Nursing
· Certified Nurse Midwife
· Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner
Azusa Pacific University
· Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration
Michelle
Registered Nurse
California State University, Fullerton
· Master of Science in Nursing
· Certified Nurse Midwife
· Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner
Azusa Pacific University
· Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration
Elizabeth Carranza
Family Nurse Practitioner
With nearly a decade of experience as a Family Nurse Practitioner and more recently becoming board-certified as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, I’ve had the privilege of working with a diverse range of patients...
Elizabeth Carranza
Family Nurse Practitioner
With nearly a decade of experience as a Family Nurse Practitioner and more recently becoming board-certified as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, I’ve had the privilege of working with a diverse range of patients. My approach to care, whether working with children or adults, is rooted in holistic principles that emphasize the importance of a balanced diet, healthy lifestyle, and targeted supplements to help individuals achieve their optimal health. I firmly believe that, with the right guidance, knowledge, and tools, people have the power to heal and empower themselves.
Over the years, I’ve found myself particularly drawn to mental health, especially as I’ve seen a growing need in my community. I’ve worked with many women who experienced their first bouts of anxiety or depression during their perimenopausal years. Through this, I discovered the significant link between hormones and mental well-being.
My journey with adenomyosis also brought me closer to this work. I found relief and healing by balancing my hormones with a combination of herbs and hormone replacement therapy, which ignited my passion for supporting women in similar situations.
I’m deeply committed to women’s health, focusing on a holistic approach that looks at the whole person. I believe in addressing the root causes of health issues and finding solutions that nurture both body and mind.
Outside of work, I enjoy cooking with my family. I believe the heart of a home starts in the kitchen and love creating memories with my kids around food. I also love gardening, hiking, and spending quality time with my family and our dog, Canelo.
Shraddha Hilda Oropeza
Expert Yoga Instructor
Hilda, Dharma name Shraddha, founded Mindful Yoga Studio in 2012 to offer a safe space for students to explore, heal and transform their bodies and their lives. She guides students in a rhythm that allows them to move in harmony with their breath and stay open to the moment.
She has a 500-hour Healing Emphasis Yoga certificate and is trained in Yoga for Cancer Survivors. Shraddha is a Certified Craniosacral Therapist, offering craniosacral sessions at Mindful Yoga. She is certified with the Integrative Health & Lifestyle Program at the University of Arizona’s Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine. Other trainings include Svastha Yoga Therapy Training, 100-hour Mindfulness Yoga teacher training; 120-hour Yin Yoga teacher training; and Relax and Renew Restorative Teacher Training.
Shraddha has taught since 2005 and has 3,000 hours of teaching experience. She was born in Sonora, Mexico, and has lived most of her life in Tucson. She is bilingual and has a Bachelor’s degree in Latin American Studies from the University of Arizona and a Master’s degree in Organizational Management.
Shraddha Hilda Oropeza
Expert Yoga Instructor
Hilda, Dharma name Shraddha, founded Mindful Yoga Studio in 2012 to offer a safe space for students to explore, heal and transform their bodies and their lives. She guides students in a rhythm that allows them to move in harmony with their breath and stay open to the moment.
She has a 500-hour Healing Emphasis Yoga certificate and is trained in Yoga for Cancer Survivors. Shraddha is a Certified Craniosacral Therapist, offering craniosacral sessions at Mindful Yoga. She is certified with the Integrative Health & Lifestyle Program at the University of Arizona’s Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine. Other trainings include Svastha Yoga Therapy Training, 100-hour Mindfulness Yoga teacher training; 120-hour Yin Yoga teacher training; and Relax and Renew Restorative Teacher Training.
Shraddha has taught since 2005 and has 3,000 hours of teaching experience. She was born in Sonora, Mexico, and has lived most of her life in Tucson. She is bilingual and has a Bachelor’s degree in Latin American Studies from the University of Arizona and a Master’s degree in Organizational Management.
Theresa Kulikowski-Gillespie
Functional Medicine Physician Assistant
As a functional medicine physician assistant, mindfulness meditation teacher, and someone who has suffered from complex chronic illness for over a decade, I know holistic healing is my calling...
Theresa Kulikowski-Gillespie
Functional Medicine Physician Assistant
As a functional medicine physician assistant, mindfulness meditation teacher, and someone who has suffered from complex chronic illness for over a decade, I know holistic healing is my calling. I was conventionally trained in medicine, graduating from the University of Utah's Physician Assistant Program in 2007. After working for a couple of years in the civilian sector, I followed my family's military roots and joined the Army in 2009. I served as a battalion physician assistant for the 4th Infantry Division and deployed to Tikrit, Iraq in 2010.
Unfortunately, while deployed, I had some toxic exposures that sent my health on a downward spiral. I was very used to living an athletic life, given the first half of my life was as a gymnast, where I earned the first alternate spot on the 1996 Olympic Team and won an all-around and two balance beam titles competing for the University of Utah. My health completely derailed in 2014 following the birth of my son, and I have been on a healing journey in body, mind, and spirit since that time.
Over the past decade, although at times homebound, I sought answers in every way possible, leaving many doctors in tears out of frustration. I eventually took matters into my own hands and completed Chris Kresser's ADAPT Practitioner Program in functional medicine. I became a certified mindfulness meditation teacher through Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach's Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program.
