Her Team
Stephanie Cortner, L.Ac., MSOM
Stephanie Cortner, founder of Root & Branch, is a licensed Acupuncturist, herbalist and Functional Medicine practitioner. Her degree is in biochemistry and she holds a masters of science degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Dongguk University in Los Angeles. Additionally, she has completed a year long Functional Medicine mentorship with Dr. Daniel Kalish at the Kalish Institute for Functional Medicine. Her practice over the last 10 years has focused on hormone balancing, fertility, autoimmune disease, GI health and sports medicine. Stephanie’s goal is to combine Eastern and Western studies to offer integrative healthcare options so patients can fully achieve their potential by leading happier and healthier lives.
Katie Peters, DPT
Dr. Katie graduated physical therapy school in 2013 from Western University of Health Sciences. She started her career in orthopaedics, which gave her a solid foundation for pelvic health. In 2018, she pursued pelvic floor therapy and was educated through Herman and Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation. After having her own 2 kiddos, she began specializing in pregnancy and postpartum. Dr. Katie is constantly looking for innovative ways to help her patients by taking continuing education courses, speaking to mom’s groups and sharing her own experiences.
In 2021, Dr. Katie founded BeachMama Wellness with the hope of making treatment and self care accessible to all women, mama’s and mama-to-bes. When she’s not working with patients and managing her business, she is busy wrangling her two boys, Finn and Hayes.
Cristina Wood, L.Ac.
Cristina Wood is a Diplomate of Oriental Medicine. Ms. Wood is board certified in both acupuncture and herbology.
She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Emperor’s College in Santa Monica, CA.
Immediately after passing her state boards, she went on to a two year fellowship specializing in women’s health and fertility. She is a Fellow of the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine. The board has been formed by leading professional in Oriental Reproductive Medicine and Western Medicine who have come together voluntarily with a resolve to meet the patient and physician demand for a demonstration of expertise of care in the reproductive field. To learn more about the ABORM, please go to www.aborm.org.
Rachel Fein-Liston, MS, OTR/L
Rachel graduated occupational therapy school in 2016 from California State University, Dominguez Hills. She started her career working in neuro rehabilitation, working with individuals post-stroke, brain injury, and trauma. This population gave her hands on experience in movement-based therapy and habit training. Rachel then pursued pelvic floor therapy and was educated through Herman and Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation.
Rachel works with a wide range of clients with a variety of dysfunctions, pregnancy and postpartum. As a mother of two, Rachel also developed feeding and positioning workshops for parents to educate caregivers on introducing solids to their children. She enjoys incorporating pilates into treatment sessions and continues to build her practice. Rachel looks forward to serving you and your family with a holistic approach to rehabilitation and recovery while maximizing optimal function.
Emily Luxford, MS, RD, IFNCP, CLT
Emily is an integrative and functional dietitian working with women and children who struggle managing their autoimmune diseases, digestive disorders and gut health. As an individual with celiac disease and Hashimoto's thyroiditis, she knows firsthand that food can be an extremely powerful health tool under the direction of a registered dietitian. Her clients achieve improved energy, mental clarity, balanced moods, resolution of IBS and bloating, and a renewed sense of well-being. Let her help you learn how to eat so you can stop the flare ups and enjoy life again.
Brittany Hoff, ATC
Assisted stretch therapy utilizes guided techniques, including myofascial release, muscle scraping, and ART, to systematically improve flexibility and expand the body's range of motion. It aims to unlock greater physical agility, mobility, and overall functional movement through tailored stretches and support. Stretch therapy benefits include pain reduction, improved sports performance, injury prevention, improved posture, and more. All stretch sessions are fully customized to the client, any injuries they are currently experiencing and/or specific goals they have.