Your body wants to heal. At Infinity Wellness Institute, Dr. Isabella Lai has spent years learning how to help it do just that—gently, naturally, and on its own terms.
Meet Dr. Isabella Lai, MD
Dr. Lai trained at Harvard, Stanford, and UCLA’s Center for East-West Medicine.
She’s a board-certified MD with 9 years of practice, blending heart and research.
She’s also named as a Southern California Rising Star by Super Doctors (2024).
What Guides Her Work
Her approach is built on simple truths:
- Pain often carries useful information
- The body has its own way of healing
- Change tends to happen gradually, then all at once
- Both research and clinical experience matter
- Intuition can be just as valuable as data
The Services Offered
Services can include:
Acupuncture and Cupping
- Acupuncture involves inserting very thin needles at strategic points in your body
- Cupping improves blood flow to regions of pain
- The two are evidence-based methods of relaxing muscles and treating certain conditions
- Specifically helpful in long-term musculoskeletal pain and headaches
Trigger Point Therapy
- Targets specific muscle knots and tension points
- Provides both immediate and medium-term relief
- Particularly effective for neck and shoulder pain
Guided Meditation and Mindfulness
- Integrated into each treatment session
- Amplifies the effects of physical treatments
- Helps downregulate pain pathways in the brain
- Creates space for the nervous system to reset
Pain Management and Symptom Control
- Use of an interdisciplinary approach in enhancing the quality of life
- Treats fatigue, nausea, vomiting and neuropathy
- Helps treat hot flashes, stress, depression and anxiety
- Makes it about the entire person and not only the pain
What She Treats
Dr. Lai works with various conditions:
- Chronic pain patterns and fibromyalgia
- Headaches and migraines
- Sleep disruption and fatigue
- Neuropathy and nerve sensitivity
- Hormonal transitions and their effects
- Stress, anxiety, and overwhelm
- Digestive issues and nausea
Each case is approached with patience and clarity. There’s no pressure to rush the process.
How It Works
The work unfolds over time:
- Initial session: 90 minutes of careful listening and assessment
- 5-month program: 12 visits that adapt to your evolving needs
- Everything is personalized: Each session responds to what’s really present
- Ongoing refinement: Constant changes depending on the feedback of your body
Who This Is For
Dr. Lai works with people who often feel stuck, either in the sense that they have tried all possible options, and yet nothing is working, or because their symptoms are elusive, difficult to define or characterize.
This approach may be a good fit for you if:
- You experience chronic aches or pain that is not responsive to general treatment
- You’ve been told your symptoms are “just stress,” but they still impact your daily life
- You’re going through hormonal shifts like perimenopause or menopause
- You experience constant fatigue, headaches, digestive issues or nerve sensitivity
- You want a slower, more thoughtful approach to care
- You’re open to exploring both clinical and non-pharmaceutical tools for relief
Patient Experience
One of the most consistent things patients mention is that they feel listened to. That may sound basic, but it’s not always the norm in healthcare.
Dr. Lai takes time to understand how pain affects each part of a person’s life—not just physically, but mentally, emotionally, and socially too.
Key aspects of her approach:
- Patients are viewed as partners in their healing
- Treatment plans evolve based on real-time feedback
- Education and empowerment are woven throughout
- Long-term wellness is always the goal
Get Started Today
Your pain has been trying to tell you something.
Dr. Isabella Lai’s work at Infinity Wellness Institute creates the conditions for finally hearing it—and for responding with care and precision.
Call 424.274.1550 or make an appointment with Dr. Lai online.
Learn more at Infinity Wellness Institute.
FAQs
How soon will I notice changes?
In the initial sessions, most people experience some change, but profound changes appear during the entire 5-month program.
Does acupuncture hurt?
The needles are as thin as hair and are barely felt. Most people end up finding the experience deeply relaxing.
Do I actually need a referral?
No referral is required. Insurance verification is handled before your first visit.