Kristi King, FNP

Kristi  graduated with a BA in Sociology from UC Santa Barbara, and gained her Masters Degree in Nursing from Vanderbilt University School of Nursing.  She is National board certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner.  Kristi is a founding member of the Santa Barbara Chapter of the California Association of Nurse Practitioners and has worked with the non-profit local street medicine Doctors Without Walls.

She brings to SATTVA her strong interest in Integrative Medicine and  the concept of whole person and whole family care.   She brings her skills to serve our community, committed to the concept that “our health is our true wealth”, and “all we have is the moment.”

Kristi contributed a chapter to Australian Dr. David Miller’s book “Birth At Home”, and is the author of The Ridgy Didge Guidebook to Australia. Kristi’s interests include gardening, flower arranging, farm to table food,  horse riding, global travels, and  spending quality time with family and friends.

Deborah Turturro, RN, BSN, WHNP-C

Deborah has 23 years’ experience as a board-certified Women's Health Care Nurse Practitioner.

She has been a certified menopause practitioner since 2012 and has extensive experience with bio-identical hormones, and natural treatment options.

Perimenopause and menopause are a time in life all women will eventually reach, and during this transition, finding balance and wellbeing is unique for each woman. Deborah's goal is to support and guide every woman to achieve physical and emotional health.

Deborah is currently available through tele-health.

Marlis Hamory, FNP

Originally from the Northeast, Marlis graduated from the University of Vermont with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and completed her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with honors from United States University. She has called California her home for the past 12 years. She joins Sattva Healthcare with over 15 years of intensive care experience.  After working with extremely sick patients in a traditional medical setting for many years, she has decided to change gears and take a different, more holistic approach to help heal her patients.  

Marlis has recently begun the Institute of Functional Medicine board certification program.  She is excited to blend her traditional medical training with a solid functional medicine approach.  Marlis is introducing IV hydration therapy which will be available to patients.  This type of treatment delivers essential vitamins, minerals, and electrolytes directly into the bloodstream that helps to repair, rehydrate, and renew your body.  It can help provide immediate relief from fatigue, stress, or illness. 

Outside of work, you can find Marlis spending time with her husband and two children, gardening, cooking, making jewelry, traveling, and enjoying quality time with friends. 

Katie Strack, MS, RDN

Katie is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with a master’s degree in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine and 20 years of experience in her field.

She has been a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND), the Oklahoma, California and Colorado Academies of Nutrition and Dietetics, and the dietetic practice group, Dietitians in Integrative and Functional Medicine (DIFM). She is also a member of the Integrative and Functional Nutrition Academy where she is working towards becoming an Integrative and Functional Nutrition Certified Practitioner.

She has served on the board of directors for the California Coastal Tri-Counties Dietetic District (CTC), the Oklahoma North Central District Dietetic Association, as well as the Oklahoma Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Katie enjoys family time with her husband and son, hiking, camping, creating healthy recipes and gardening.

Melanie Lee Luo

Melanie joined Sattva as a medical intern in the summer of 2022. She is graduating this year with a degree in Cell and Developmental Biology and a minor in Applied Psychology. Having grown up in different countries, Melanie is passionate about fostering connections with the people she meets. She is passionate about creating a nurturing environment in the healthcare settings and loves learning new skills in the constantly advancing medical field. On her free time, Melanie can be found spending time with friends, tutoring children through School on Wheels, and volunteering at the Cottage Hospital.

Sara Thurman RN, MSN, FNP-BC

Sara was formerly the primary women’s health care practitioner. She currently works as a family nurse practitioner at Planned Parenthood CA Central Coast. She is part of CANP - Santa Barbara County Chapter’s founding board and currently serves as the chapter’s immediate past president and treasurer. A little yoga and a walk around the Santa Barbara farmers’ market is how she likes to spend her Saturday mornings. Sara lives with her partner, Patrick, son, daughter, and two rescue dogs near the Mission Rose Garden. While we would love to have her back, Sara is busy with her growing family.

Nitsan Schwarz

Nitsan Schwarz was the primary in-office presence for Sattva. Her calm and compassionate demeanor has endeared her to our patients of all ages. She completed her 4th year at UCSB, studying Biopsychology and Philosophy, in June of 2021. She recently has been off traveling the world, and just applied to graduate programs.

Annelisa Rheuben-Bathe

Annelisa started volunteering at a hospital at age 14 and has explored Orthopedics, Opthalmology, Hematology/Oncology, Neurology, Immunology, and Internal Medicine over 20 years of medical experience. In 2011, she re-vamped Sattva with Su at its previous location. She has since managed other small practices and worked towards her degree in biochemistry. Sara recently bought a house up in Nipomo, where she lives with her daughter, Aurora, 3 cats (Mrrt, Meep, and Marmie), and her spouse, David

Mikayla Reyes

Mikayla Reyes joined the Sattva team as a medical intern Summer 2021. She is now about to graduate from UCSB with a degree in Biopsychology. Mikayla plans to take a gap year, in which she will gain more experience in the medical field, and then apply to a physician assistant program. ​Born and raised in Orange County, Mikayla has always spent a lot of time at the beach. She also spends lots of time with her 15 other housemates in her oceanside house and often attends yoga sculpt classes at Corepower Yoga.

Cassie Roach

Cassie grew up on the central coast of California. She finished her fourth year at UCSB double majoring in Biopsychology and Religious Studies in June of 2015. She now works full-time as a case manager at a local nonprofit and plans to pursue a Master's degree in Social Work. When she is not working as a case manager, she volunteers with Doctor's Without Walls and spends time with her friends.

Julia Curtiss

Julia worked at Sattva for five years.  She grew up in San Diego and finished her degree in 2017 at UCSB double majoring in Pharmacology and Biopsychology.  She graduated from USD with her masters in 2021, and previously worked at Cottage Hospital as a nurse in the NICU. Julia spends her time outdoors, with friends, and volunteering at the local hospital.

Kyle Schlopy

Kyle grew up in Los Angeles. He majored in Psychological and Brain Sciences, graduating from UCSB in June of 2019. This year, Kyle graduated from USD with his masters in nursing. He previously worked with UCSB’s Department of Exercise and Sport Studies, volunteered in the NICU at SBCH, and enjoys hanging out with friends.