Our team shares one belief: lasting health and natural beauty come from restoring balance in the whole body. We bring dentistry and medicine together to find the root cause of a concern and support the body’s own ability to heal.
DDS, Diplomate, American Sleep and Breathing Academy
Founder. Airway aesthetic dentistry, TMJ, sleep and ortho
Aviara is Dr. Ahn Wallace’s vision: one practice where sleep, TMJ, orthodontic and whole-body care are planned together. Her particular focus is jaw development and a healthy airway, guided as early in life as possible.
DDS, ABPD, FAAPD, MBA
Holistic pediatric dentistry
A board-certified pediatric dentist with more than 15 years of experience, Dr. Chey earned his DDS at Columbia University and trained in pediatric dentistry at NYU. His own sleep apnea diagnosis shapes his focus on prevention and early airway development.
PT, DPT, NCS
Neuro fascial tension therapy and physical therapy
A board-certified neurologic physical therapist with more than a decade in complex rehabilitation, Dr. Wu earned her doctorate at Loma Linda University. She looks at how airway function, tongue and lip ties and neural tension affect posture and overall wellness.
DC, QME
Craniosacral fascial therapy, SOT and MFR
A sports medicine chiropractor with more than 21 years of experience, Dr. Khreich focuses on myofascial and TMJ care. He pairs craniosacral and myofascial therapy with adjustments and functional movement work for lasting recovery.
MCMSc, PA-C
Patient navigator for integrative care
Christina welcomes new patients and guides them through breathing assessments, home sleep studies and follow-up visits. She is a board-certified physician assistant with more than 13 years of experience, fluent in English and Spanish.
RDH, OMFT
Orofacial myofunctional therapist
After 37 years as a registered dental hygienist, Paula focuses on the orofacial muscles and their role in obstructive sleep apnea and overall wellness. She joined Aviara in June 2020.
RDH
Director of holistic oral health
Brenda brings more than 20 years of clinical experience to biological hygiene care. She looks for what is driving inflammation beneath the surface and helps patients see their oral health as part of their whole body.
Emotional health program instructor
Alyson is a mental and emotional health coach with a master’s degree in marriage and family therapy. Her workshops offer practical tools for processing emotions and feeling more at peace day to day.
MPAS, PA-C
Regenerative aesthetic medicine and integrative health navigation
A board-certified physician associate with a background in medical and cosmetic dermatology and plastic surgery, Kaylyn trained at Baylor College of Medicine. She guides patients through Aviara’s longevity and aesthetic care.
The people who welcome you, coordinate your care and keep the practice running.
Director of financial operations and technology
James brings more than 20 years in healthcare to finance, technology and operations, building the systems that keep each visit running smoothly.
Director of team and systems development
With 40 years in the dental industry, Jodie coaches the team on communication and builds systems for consistency and growth. Her philosophy: teach, measure, support, improve.
Director of HR
Nilda has more than 18 years in the dental field and leads human resources at Aviara. What she values most here is the family-like atmosphere and the care the team takes.
Director of marketing and education
A graduate of the University of California, Irvine with years in the aesthetic industry, Elise oversees patient experience and the Aviara brand in Los Alamitos and Beverly Hills.
DA
Director of integrative care and treatment coordination
Patient experience coordinator
Yvette welcomes patients at the front desk and helps each visit run smoothly from start to finish. She speaks English and Spanish.
Patient care coordinator
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