Tracy Berger — Office Manager & Marketing Director
Tracy Berger works alongside her husband, Dr. Berger, to direct the office and marketing functions of the Rejuvalife Vitality Institute. With her passion for health and beauty, skin care, and anti-aging treatments, she keeps current on the latest treatments and techniques in the industry. Tracy is an excellent resource for answers to your questions.

Jennifer Woehle — Medical Assistant

Jennifer works side by side with Dr. Berger to make sure all your medical needs are taken care of. She brings her extensive work experience in cosmetic aesthetics and anti-aging, to the Rejuvalife Vitality Institute team and is committed to helping patients achieve their goals and gain confidence in their appearance.  Jennifer has been working in the medical field for over 10 years and brings experience and confidence while assisting Dr. Berger.  Jennifer is working towards her RN degree.

Michele Caban — Medical Assistant

Michele assists Dr. Berger, and is there to assist you during your visits with Dr. Berger. She likes getting patients motivated to take better care of themselves and keeps them comfortable and well informed. Michelle is warm and caring and has worked in the medical field for over 15 years

Larry Clark — Surgical Technician

Larry’s surgical expertise spans over 30 years. He has extensive training in cosmetic and plastic surgery as well as broad training on the latest procedures in the field. He maintains the operating room and provides exceptional care during surgery.

Carlos Aquino — Medical Assistant

Carlos takes care of everyone’s needs in the office and performs clerical and back office tasks. It gives him great satisfaction in knowing that he plays a part in having the center run smoothly, effectively, and ultimately providing an enjoyable experience for our patients. 

Monique Jones — Bookeeper

Monique Jones has been with the Rejuvalife Vitality Institute for many years and she ensures that all financial aspects of the practice are intact. What makes the Rejuvalife Vitality Institute so special for Monique is the highly professional and compassionate staff who are dedicated to patient satisfaction.

Gigi Genesta — Skincare Specialist

Gigi’s expertise is diverse and includes cellulite reduction treatments, chemical peels, facials extroidinare to treat a range of skin conditions and anti-aging non treatments. She provides a range of skincare and beauty knowledge to new and existing patients.  Her healing and magic touch, coupled with her vast experience and knowledge with every type of skin makes her treatments results-orientated and awesome.

Catherine Cardinal — Coach, Anger Management Facilitator, Hypnotherapist

Catherine Cardinal, Ph.D., “the self-esteem doctor”, has over 20 years experience helping clients reach their personal goals and achieve success and happiness. She is a Coach, Anger Management Facilitator, Hypnotherapist and Movement Therapist. She uses an integrated approach which produces positive results quickly. Catherine has worked with people from all backgrounds from lawyers to homemakers to celebrities. She is here to help you address whatever you feel is holding you back in your life. Also with many years as a fitness instructor and dancer, she has practical tools to help you create a healthy body image and great self-esteem.

Deborah Klein, MS, RD — Registered Dietician

Deborah is the world’s first Livitician®, a term she coined as an alternative to Dietician.  Her mission is to educate others on achieving optimal wellness through balanced eating, intrinsic coaching and exercise. 

At University of California, Davis, Deborah received a Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics and a minor in Exercise Physiology and received her Registered Dietitian license in Georgia.  She also completed her Master’s of Science degree in Foods and Nutrition with an emphasis in sports nutrition at California State Polytechnic University in Pomona. 

Her past career experiences include hosting a TV show in Georgia on Midday News Live, teaching “5 A Day - For Better Health,” working for CNN, Food & Health News and honored as “Registered Dietitian of the Year” by the Spectrum Health Club in Los Angeles.  Recently, she was named “Young Dietitian of the Year,” by the American Dietetics Association and served as President of the Los Angeles Dietetics Association.

Deborah specializes in weight loss, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, disease prevention, and long-term wellness.  Check out Deborah’s first nutrition book published by McGraw-Hill, The 200 Superfoods That Will Save Your Life, being released January 2010.  Through education and discovering each individual’s full potential, Deborah provides “A Plan to LIVE for!” 

Masoud Azizi — Exercise Physiologist, Nutritionist, Trainer

Masoud is a nationally certified fitness instructor and a scholar at UCLA, where he studies physiology and is involved in inventing exercise paradigms that optimize fat loss and chronic disease risk reduction at the UCLA Center for Human Nutrition.  As a young scientist, he also studies the molecular biology of aging, and is involved in developing exercise and nutrition protocols that increase the activity of genes that slow down the aging process, reduce inflammation, and increase cellular defense.  His research is pending publication in peer-reviewed international medical journals.

Working with Dr. Berger, Masoud uses cutting edge exercise prescription, nutraceuticals, and nutrition education to tailor scientifically supported programs that help you reach your specific goals.  Masoud has experience in cardiac rehabilitation, atherosclerosis reversal/plaque regression, optimization of the serum lipid profile, reducing blood pressure, metabolism optimization, bodybuilding, weight loss, and physical rehabilitation.

Having been honored by the YMCA as Fitness Trainer of the Year, Masoud has helped hundreds of people, young and old, achieve better health and fitness throughout the state of California. 

He is currently the founding CEO of the California Institute of Health and Fitness, a non-profit organization aimed at improving health and access to health-related services in underserved areas.  Masoud is also an instructor of anatomy and physiology at the Southern California University of Health Sciences. 

Theresa Fernander, MSW, LCSW — Behavior Therapist

Theresa has ten years experience as a clinical social worker in Los Angeles working with individuals and families.  Theresa specializes in mental health, addiction and various eating disorders.  Theresa has created several small eating disorder groups to help patients with their emotional triggers.

Marci Javril — Massage Therapist

Ms. Javril is a certified somatic therapist, nationally certified in therapeutic massage and bodywork and has been in private practice since 1984.  She apprenticed in orthopedic bodywork with Lauren Berry, RPT and along with working with Dr. Berger’s patients is also affiliated with surgeons, colon hydrotherapists, acupuncturists and alternative health professionals.  Marci developed a specialized curriculum that she offers to massage schools, clinic, spas and health centers as a Wellness Consultant. Marci specializes in lymphatic clearing massage for pre and post procedures for optimal healing and wellness.  She also teaches do-it-yourself techniques.