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Dr. Kim Thomas

Dr. Thomas received her undergraduate degree from the University of California Berkeley. She attended osteopathic medical school at the Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, California and completed her post-graduate medical training in Phoenix, Arizona. Board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine for 20 years, Dr. Thomas practiced general internal medicine as a primary care physician from 1996-2008. She has held faculty appointments at the University of Arizona School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic Scottsdale, and Loma Linda University School of Medicine. In 2006, Dr. Thomas opened her first office in Murrieta focusing on weight management. The San Diego office was launched in 2011 when Dr. Thomas relocated her family to the area. Dr. Thomas has treated thousands of patients helping them lose weight, feel better about their bodies, and improve their health.

Gabrielle Carella

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Gabrielle received her undergraduate degree from the University of California at Santa Cruz and her Masters in Medical Science Physician Assistant from Nova Southeastern University. Gabrielle worked in family medicine from 2008-2012 where she ran a weight management clinic. She took time off to start her family and now has 3 vibrant young kids. Being a busy, working mom, Gabrielle understands the importance and the challenge of balancing family and career while still finding time for self care. Gabrielle joined the Proactive team in February of 2020 and she brings a great energy and valuable perspective to our practice.