Andrea Carter Best, MD

Western/Eastern Physician, Holistic Psychiatrist, Nutritionist

Integrative Health Specialist, Nutritionist, Holistic Psychiatrist, Western & Eastern Medicine Speaker & Author

Santa Monica, CA

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License, Credentials & Experience

Dr. Best has been helping people for 21 years

Residency in Psychiatry

University of California School of Medicine

Residency in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

University of California School of Medicine

Physician's and Surgeon's Certificate

Medical Board of California

Physician and Surgeon

Medical Board of California (MBC) , #A066107

Minor in Nutrition

North Carolina State University

Controlled Substance Registration Certificate

United States Department of Justice DEA

Bachelor in Chemistry

North Carolina State University

Certified Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider

Evergreen Certification

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"Ask Dr. Best" - Once a Month Virtual Q&A

This is a One Hour Virtual Session for open Q&A with Doctor Best. This group takes place at 4pm, the first Wednesday of each month. Availability for these sessions is limited, as we want to ensure all attendees have time to ask the questions they need/want to ask. Keep in mind this is a *small* group session, as other will be able to hear your Q&A, but for half the price of a One-on-One appointment. This Q&A focuses on traditional Western & Eastern treatment modalities, nutrition, and conditions related to brain, adrenals, and gut, as well as mental health & mindfulness.

60 Minutes • $225

1:1 Executive Functioning, Attention & Peak Performance Plan

This is a One-on-One Virtual Appointment for the individual concerned about focus, peak school/career performance. Customized Plan - Prices will vary per plan after initial appointment Initial appointment is an hour and a half for $450. A custom plan and price will be created from there. Plan types for: -Children -Teens -Adults -Executives -Artists & Entertainers -Athletes

90 Minutes • $450

1:1 Nutrition Evaluation & Plan Packages

These are One-on-One Virtual Appointments with Customized Nutrition Evaluations and Treatment Plans for individuals. Each appointment is 60 minutes per week. Prices below are for a 2 week (120 minute total), 3 week (180 minute total), or 4 week (240 minute total) package. Clients will receive, complete and return food diary worksheets and questionnaires prior to appointments.

Coed Group Zoom Anxiety Workshop - Eastern & Western Medicine

This is a 2 or 4 week GROUP WORKSHOP for Men AND Women. This group meets every Thursday at 4pm. Sign up below for the 2-Week (120 minute total) BASIC Plan or the 4-week (240 minute total) ADVANCED COMPREHENSIVE Plan. Each class is 60 minutes long. The focus of this workshop: Eastern & Western Medicine treatment of Anxiety. Topics will vary; however, Dr. Best will focus on traditional and alternative treatments, supplements/teas/plant medicine/oils, sleep programs, meditations for specific areas of the brain and breathing techniques. She will also supply take home exercises/CBT worksheets for the week.

Coed Group Zoom Workshop - Meditation & Mindfulness

This is a 2 or 4 week GROUP WORKSHOP for Men AND Women. This group meets every Wednesday morning at 10am/Wednesday afternoon at 3pm. Sign up below for 2-Week (120 minute total) BASIC Plan or the 4-week (240 minute total) ADVANCED COMPREHENSIVE Plan. Each class is 60 minutes long. This workshop teaches Meditation/ Breath work/ Relaxation techniques to change brain/adrenal/gut chemistry. Dr. Best will discuss techniques, treatments, and holistic practices, as well as teach breathing methods and will supply take home exercises/worksheets for the week.

Women's Group Zoom Workshop - Nutrition & Supplements

This is a 2 or 4 week GROUP WORKSHOP for Women. This group meets every Thursday morning at 9am. Sign up below for the 2-Week (120 minute total) BASIC Plan or the 4-week (240 minute total) ADVANCED COMPREHENSIVE Plan. Each weekly class is 60 minutes long. The Focus: Nutrition & Supplements. Topics will vary, however Dr. Best will focus on complete balanced nutrition practices, healthy dieting, healthy supplements, and the teaching of common health/medical issues that may be factors in one's nutrition and weight goals. She will also supply take home exercises/worksheets for the week.

Women's Group Zoom Workshop - Anxiety

This is a 2 or 4 week GROUP WORKSHOP for WOMEN ONLY. This group meets every Tuesday at 9am/Select Fridays at 9am. Sign up below for 2-Week (120 minute total) BASIC Plan or the 4-week (240 minute total) ADVANCED COMPREHENSIVE Plan. Each class is 60 minutes long. The topic: Anxiety. All types; Discussion of Western and Eastern treatments. Dr. Best will discuss symptoms, methods, treatments, as well as teach breathing methods and will supply take home exercises/CBT worksheets for the week.

Coed Group Zoom Workshop - Nutrition & Supplements

This is a 2 or 4 week GROUP WORKSHOP for Men AND Women. This group meets every Thursday at 10am/Select Saturday mornings at 10am. Sign up below for 2-Week (120 minute total) BASIC Plan or the 4-week (240 minute total) ADVANCED COMPREHENSIVE Plan. Each class is 60 minutes long. The topic for this workshop is Nutrition & Supplements. Topics will vary, however Dr. Best will focus on complete balanced nutrition practices, healthy dieting, healthy supplements, role of hormones, role of health/medical issues in one's nutrition and weight goals. She will also supply take home exercises/worksheets for the week.

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Endorsements

Adrenal Health

• 1

Mindfulness

• 1

ADD/ADHD

• 1

Adrenal Fatigue • 1

Anxiety • 2

Aromatherapy • 2

Ayurveda • 2

Autoimmune Thyroid Disease • 2

Balance • 1

Behavioral Issues • 2

Biofeedback • 2

Bodywork • 2

Brain Fog • 1

Brain Health • 2

Breathwork • 2

Chinese Herbal Medicine • 2

Chakra Balancing • 2

Chronic Fatigue • 1

Chronic Stress • 2

Circadian Rhythm • 2

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) • 2

Concentration • 2

Corporate Wellness • 2

Cravings • 2

Depression • 2

Difficulty Sleeping • 2

Emotional Health • 2

Emotional Release • 2

Essential Oil Therapy • 2

Essential Oils • 2

Energy Psychology • 2

Energy • 2

Fatigue • 2

Feeling Stuck In Life • 2

Functional Nutrition • 2

Gastrointestinal Health • 2

Guided Meditation • 2

Gut Health • 2

Happiness • 2

Health & Wellness Coaching • 2

Health Coaching • 2

Herbal Tinctures • 2

Herbalism • 2

Homeopathy • 2

Hormonal Imbalances • 2

Hormone Balance • 2

Inflammation • 2

Immune System • 2

Insomnia • 2

Integrative Medicine • 2

Irritability • 2

Intermittent Fasting • 2

Infrared Sauna • 2

Juicing • 2

Leaky Gut Syndrome • 2

Life Coaching • 2

Lifestyle • 2

Limiting Beliefs • 2

Low Libido • 2

Low Self Esteem • 2

Low Vitality • 2

Meditation • 2

Menopause • 2

Mental Disorders • 2

Mental Health • 2

Metabolism • 2

Mental Imagery • 2

Microbiome • 2

Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) • 2

Mood Improvement • 2

Mood Disorders • 2

Naturopathic Medicine • 2

Nutrient Imbalances • 2

Nutritional Deficiencies • 2

Nutrition • 2

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) • 2

Panic Attacks • 2

Perimenopause • 2

Perinatal Mood Disorders • 2

Psychiatric Disorders • 2

Relaxation • 2

Self Awareness • 2

Self Confidence • 2

Self Compassion • 2

Self Esteem • 2

Self Improvement • 2

Sleep • 2

Social Anxiety • 2

Spirituality • 2

Sound Healing • 2

Stress • 2

Sugar Addiction • 2

Vegan • 2

Work-Life Balance • 2

Women's Health • 2

Weight Loss • 2

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Practice Locations & Hours

In-Person

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Santa Monica

Mailing: 1217 Wilshire Boulevard #3191 Santa Monica, CA 90403, Santa Monica CA 90403, United States

Mon: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Tue: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wed: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thu: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Learn More About Andrea Carter Best, MD

About me

Medical doctor, speaker, psychiatrist, nutritionist and pod-caster, Andrea Best has been serving communities for over 25 years. Her workshops and retreats help treat and prevent anxiety and depression, by sharing the most up-to-date health and wellness knowledge with as many people as possible around the world. With training in General Medicine, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Chemistry, and Nutrition, her wellness practice encompasses both Eastern and Western Medicine, incorporating traditional medicine as well as naturopathic options such as nutrition, vitamins/supplements, herbs/oils, teas, sleep hygiene, meditations, movement plans, writing exercises, relaxation techniques, and cognitive re-framing exercises.

Based out of Santa Monica, California, Dr. Best offers workshops and virtual meetings to help individuals tap into their own inherent power and potential by guiding them in removing resistance or obstacles and offering holistic approaches that lead to Full Wellness, Joy, Peace, Self Healing and Vitality.

Over the years since 2001, the practice has organically transitioned to primarily one of teaching and speaking. The practice now provides workshops to groups and organizations online and in-person. Dr Best provides training in psychiatry and integrative medicine to medical students and residents. The practice also provides local/national/ international retreats.

Learn more at www.imdoctorbest.com

My Philosophy of Care

All beings are worthy and deserving of complete health. My role as a physician, is that of a guide and teacher--Guiding and assisting all to realizing their infinite, all powerful self. All individuals receive comprehensive, customized programs utilizing a variety of modalities to clear, remove resistance, heal. No matter the treatment modality, guidance to Self, to self-healing, is the underlying Intention.

What You Can Expect On Your First Visit

Something different from the usual visit with a physician. Clients can expect a visit that is high vibration, and they therefore experience a sense of ease as they receive a tremendous amount of information. Now, many first visits are workshops and retreats; people describe them as fun and highly purposeful! Individuals also appreciate the customized treatment plans, noting benefits quickly.

My Inspiration

Recognized in childhood actually. Then, I studied chemistry and nutrition to understand how to use plant and food science to prevent and treat conditions. With traditional medical school and also study of Eastern medicine, the intention remained the same-- to assist patients with a holistic and nutritional approach. I provide alternative forms of healing such as herbs, supplements, mindfulness and nutrition plans, instead of medication when possible. I see no shame however in use of medication.