About us
Our Mission
Roots TMS provides cutting edge treatment to help people improve their well-being and regain control of their lives.
Our Mission
Roots TMS provides cutting edge treatment to help people improve their well-being and regain control of their lives.
Our History
For more than 8 years, Roots has been a leading provider of behavioral and mental health care. Since opening our co-occurring outpatient clinic in Long Beach, we have helped over 1,000 patients and their family members improve their lives through our trauma-informed care model. In the years since, we have expanded the services we provide to include treatment of primary mental health and chronic pain, and added population-specific programs for the LGBTQ community, first responders and Native Americans. Our most recent expansion includes the addition of Roots TMS, a clinic that brings revolutionary TMS therapy to safely and non-invasively treat conditions such as Major Depressive Disorder, and Anxiety in patients who have not found relief from medication and psychotherapy alone.
Our Approach
We understand that the mind, body, spirit and social connectedness cannot be separated, which is why we treat them all together. Our “Whole-Person Approach” has guided us in developing programs and treatments that are both effective and sustainable. We remain at the cutting edge of science and research, and are committed to evolving our program as new treatment approaches are developed. Integrating these practices with psychotherapy, mindfulness and body-centered therapies has allowed our patients to regain control of their lives and thrive once again.
Our Approach
We understand that the mind, body, spirit and social connectedness cannot be separated, which is why we treat them all together. Our “Whole-Person Approach” has guided us in developing programs and treatments that are both effective and sustainable. We remain at the cutting edge of science and research, and are committed to evolving our program as new treatment approaches are developed. Integrating these practices with psychotherapy, mindfulness and body-centered therapies has allowed our patients to regain control of their lives and thrive once again.
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Meet the Team
Dr. Claudia Eppele MD
Medical Director
Dr. Eppele has 2 specialties: Her first specialty was in general surgery where she spent 3 years and for her second specialty she spent 4 years conducting research in colorectal surgery at the University of Southern California (USC).
At USC, Dr. Eppele produced 8 peer-reviewed publications in colorectal surgery-related papers and 3 podium presentations, 2 for the American college of surgeons and 1 international podium presentation for the American College of Colorectal Surgeons.
Dr. Eppele spent her second residency at University of California Davis in Family Medicine. After her second residency, Dr. Eppele focused on TMS therapy for treatment of depression, anxiety, and OCD. Since 2011, Dr. Eppele has been incorporating homeopathic and alternative medicine into her own practice, TMS Health and Wellness.
Over her professional career, Dr. Eppele has realized the need to combine western and eastern medicine to achieve a full, balanced regimen when treating patients.
Dr. Padmini Shamasaundara MD
Psychiatrist
Dr. Padmini Shamasaundara is a mindful psychiatrist, who understands the needs of her patients and strives to provide them with professional, personalized, and considerate care. Dr. Shamasaundara completed her medical studies at Mysore Medical College and Research Institute in India. She then moved to the United States, where she completed her residency in psychiatry at the University of California, Davis.
Dr. Shamasaundara is available for consultations at TMS Health and Wellness, which is Dr. Claudia Eppele’s practice in Costa Mesa, CA.
Patients visit her for depression, sleep problems, anxiety, and stress. Her practice specializes in depression and anxiety treatment using a non-medication non-invasive treatment modality known as TMS Therapy (transcranial magnetic stimulation), mindfulness training, and natural remedies.
Dr. Shamasaundara encourages open communication with her patients which allows her to guide them through their treatment as an active participant in their own well-being. She believes in empowering her patients to achieve their greatest potential. She ensures patients feel comforted and reassured when they leave her office.
Camrey Dicrosta
TMS Care Coordinator
Camrey started working with TMS in Connecticut and New York with a love for helping people and now continues her journey in sunny California.
Camrey entered the mental health field from a personal and professional passion for making a real difference in people's lives. She sees TMS as a true hope for people in need of treatment because she herself got TMS 9 years ago when she was a teenager and it changed her life.
Since then, she has dedicated herself to helping others achieve the same success. Knowing first hand what it’s like to go through this treatment, she will be here to support you every step of the way. Aside from being a TMS technician, Camrey has helped create TMS awareness through events and community outreach in the North East. When she is not working Camrey can be found immersed in her second passion at the dance studio.
Lola Van Doren
TMS Technician
After witnessing the recovery experience of those closest to her, Lola began her journey helping others with substance use disorders in 2020. After gaining experience working with a dual-diagnosis, trauma-informed population, Lola's passion for helping others brought her to Roots Mental Wellness Experience, where she enjoys being part of a team that focuses on the holistic health of every individual they serve.
Our Location
Roots TMS is located in the Bixby Knolls community of Long Beach, California. Centrally located off the 405 freeway, Roots TMS is easily accessible from either Los Angeles or Orange County. We are proud to serve the greater Long Beach community and welcome patients from anywhere in the country who wish to access our elite care.
We are also co-located with a medical office and treatment center, making it convenient for patients who are in need of complimentary services, such as psychotherapy or intensive outpatient treatment.
