InnerMovement's MissionInnerMovement’s mission is to eliminate pain while encouraging growth, health and clarity utilizing lovingly connection, extensive education and a blend of wellness techniques.
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InnerMovement's VisionTo set in motion each client’s personal “innermovement” toward a fuller expression of health thereby having a positive effect on the family, the nation and global health overall.
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My highest intention for our office is to create a safe, comfortable environment where patients can get well, stay well and reach their greatest potential. I learned early on in my education that patients have limited access and understanding of alternative medicine. And through my experience I’ve seen that there is not one healing technique that can help everyone. Lastly I’ve learned that lifestyle changes are key to patient outcomes. So, in learning all of this I realized that to truly get a patient well the best approach is a team of practitioners that each excel in their discipline and when grouped together give patients every tool they need to address any and all health concerns.
Ultimately, the healing techniques chosen for our office represent only the most researched, validated and widely used alternative medicine techniques in the world: Chiropractic – to address spinal and nervous system flow, Massage – to address muscular imbalance, Acupuncture – to address the energy of organ systems and Nutrition – to create nutritional sufficiency and clear toxicity.
Along with encouraging regular exercise and teaching techniques for stress relief, our team of practitioners work closely with one another pooling education across 4 separate disciplines. I believe our approach is forward thinking and the patient experience is above and beyond that of most healthcare approaches today.
Ultimately, the healing techniques chosen for our office represent only the most researched, validated and widely used alternative medicine techniques in the world: Chiropractic – to address spinal and nervous system flow, Massage – to address muscular imbalance, Acupuncture – to address the energy of organ systems and Nutrition – to create nutritional sufficiency and clear toxicity.
Along with encouraging regular exercise and teaching techniques for stress relief, our team of practitioners work closely with one another pooling education across 4 separate disciplines. I believe our approach is forward thinking and the patient experience is above and beyond that of most healthcare approaches today.
Dr. Mohamad B. Kadri, MD
Dr. Mohamad B. Kadri is a seasoned family medicine physician with over two decades of experience serving the Los Angeles community. A graduate of the Damascus University Faculty of Medicine, Dr. Kadri is widely respected for his comprehensive and compassionate approach to patient care.
His clinical expertise spans a wide range of conditions, including joint injuries, chronic diabetes, pneumonia, and more. Known for his patient-centered philosophy, Dr. Kadri works closely with individuals and families to develop personalized treatment plans that promote long-term health and wellness.
As part of InnerMovement, Dr. Kadri plays a vital role in upholding the clinic’s mission to deliver award-winning, high-standard care to every patient.
His clinical expertise spans a wide range of conditions, including joint injuries, chronic diabetes, pneumonia, and more. Known for his patient-centered philosophy, Dr. Kadri works closely with individuals and families to develop personalized treatment plans that promote long-term health and wellness.
As part of InnerMovement, Dr. Kadri plays a vital role in upholding the clinic’s mission to deliver award-winning, high-standard care to every patient.
Veronica Sanchez, FN-BCN, MSN, BSN, CCM, LAc
Veronica Sanchez, FNP-BC, MSN, BSN, CCM, LAc
Board Certified-Family Nurse Practitioner Veronica has dedicated her life to holistic care. After completing her Bachelor of Science at the University of California, Berkeley, she subsequently obtained a Master of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine from Dongguk University. Her love of learning and desire to offer patients the best in cutting-edge and holistic health inspired her to pursue a Master of Science from United States University. Dually licensed as an Advanced Practice Nurse and acupuncturist, Veronica implements evidence-based East-West approaches to various women’s health, musculoskeletal, and chronic pain conditions.
Offerings include nonsteroidal joint injections, prolotherapy, neural therapy, acupuncture, cupping, gua sha, therapeutic exercises, and supplements to help keep patients active, out of pain, moving, and healthy. This successful and unique perspective has helped improve the quality of life for thousands of her patients over the last 20 years of her career.
As the Clinical Director, Veronica guides the InnerMovement Team who continues to provide award winning care.
Veronica loves spending time with her family, friends, and pets. Daily practices of Transcendental Meditation and Qi Gong helps keep her Qi levels up so she can continue to do what she loves: serve the community at large.
Offerings include nonsteroidal joint injections, prolotherapy, neural therapy, acupuncture, cupping, gua sha, therapeutic exercises, and supplements to help keep patients active, out of pain, moving, and healthy. This successful and unique perspective has helped improve the quality of life for thousands of her patients over the last 20 years of her career.
As the Clinical Director, Veronica guides the InnerMovement Team who continues to provide award winning care.
Veronica loves spending time with her family, friends, and pets. Daily practices of Transcendental Meditation and Qi Gong helps keep her Qi levels up so she can continue to do what she loves: serve the community at large.
Dr. Heidi Fennell, DC. FICPA
Dr. Heidi Fennell, DC. FICPA
Dr. Heidi established InnerMovement Wellness Center in 2004 after she obtained a Chiropractic degree from Cleveland Chiropractic College Los Angeles in 2004. She graduated Cum Laude and was honored both Student of the Year and Community Leader of the Year.
Along with her Chiropractic degree, Dr. Heidi also took an additional year of study that earned her a Fellowship in working with Pregnancy & Pediatrics. She is one of the few practitioners certified and proficient in the Webster Prenatal Chiropractic technique which deems her a specialist in working safely with pregnant patients. She has spent much of her career successfully helping mothers & babies enjoy a pain free pregnancy and natural, non-surgical birth. Because of this, InnerMovement has become a referral source for many OB/Gyn's, midwives and doulas in the LA area.
Dr Heidi is no longer a hands on practitioner at InnerMovement. As a mentor, she enjoys passing on her experience and passion to the chiropractic & massage team as well participating in community outreach to educate the public on the benefits of integrative care.
The InnerMovement Chiropractic team, under Dr Heidi's guidance has been honored with Best of LA in Chiropractic care 7 times, including Best Prenatal Chiropractor in 2019.
Her personal education is ongoing as well as her commitment to teaching others. Dr Heidi loves spending time with her family and friends, is deeply rooted in her meditative practice and is passionate about all things related to health and healing. She can be reached via email on the contact page of InnerMovement website and is happy to assist with any health related questions you have.
Along with her Chiropractic degree, Dr. Heidi also took an additional year of study that earned her a Fellowship in working with Pregnancy & Pediatrics. She is one of the few practitioners certified and proficient in the Webster Prenatal Chiropractic technique which deems her a specialist in working safely with pregnant patients. She has spent much of her career successfully helping mothers & babies enjoy a pain free pregnancy and natural, non-surgical birth. Because of this, InnerMovement has become a referral source for many OB/Gyn's, midwives and doulas in the LA area.
Dr Heidi is no longer a hands on practitioner at InnerMovement. As a mentor, she enjoys passing on her experience and passion to the chiropractic & massage team as well participating in community outreach to educate the public on the benefits of integrative care.
The InnerMovement Chiropractic team, under Dr Heidi's guidance has been honored with Best of LA in Chiropractic care 7 times, including Best Prenatal Chiropractor in 2019.
Her personal education is ongoing as well as her commitment to teaching others. Dr Heidi loves spending time with her family and friends, is deeply rooted in her meditative practice and is passionate about all things related to health and healing. She can be reached via email on the contact page of InnerMovement website and is happy to assist with any health related questions you have.
Veronica Sanchez, FN-BCN, MSN, BSN, CCM, LAc
Jessica Min, LAc
Jessica Min, LAc
Jessica is a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist with a passion for treating the body through its
many transitions and changes. Her background in healing stems from being a meditation
teacher and Qi-gong Professor at Yuin University.
She has a keen interest in holistic approaches to physical, mental, and spiritual health. She believes deeply in honoring the physical metamorphosis and challenges of aging and major life events.
She marries traditional Oriental Medicine and western medicine to provide unique treatments for
anxiety, depression, PTSD, musculoskeletal pain and hormonal imbalances.
She also utilizes other forms of Chinese Medicine to bring optimum wellness, including Chinese
Herbal Medicine, cupping, Moxibustion, Tui-na and Nutritional counseling.
She has also successfully treated other women’s health conditions such as infertility, migraine
headache, PMS, prenatal, postpartum care and cosmetic acupuncture such as face-lifting, weight-loss and anti-aging.
many transitions and changes. Her background in healing stems from being a meditation
teacher and Qi-gong Professor at Yuin University.
She has a keen interest in holistic approaches to physical, mental, and spiritual health. She believes deeply in honoring the physical metamorphosis and challenges of aging and major life events.
She marries traditional Oriental Medicine and western medicine to provide unique treatments for
anxiety, depression, PTSD, musculoskeletal pain and hormonal imbalances.
She also utilizes other forms of Chinese Medicine to bring optimum wellness, including Chinese
Herbal Medicine, cupping, Moxibustion, Tui-na and Nutritional counseling.
She has also successfully treated other women’s health conditions such as infertility, migraine
headache, PMS, prenatal, postpartum care and cosmetic acupuncture such as face-lifting, weight-loss and anti-aging.
YooJin Kang, LAc, DAOM
YooJin Kang, LAc, DAOM, is a California-licensed acupuncturist with over 10 years of clinical experience specializing in pain management, holistic wellness, and compassionate patient care. She is passionate about helping patients improve mobility, reduce chronic pain, support circulation and balance, and enhance overall vitality through natural healing approaches.
Originally from South Korea, YooJin came to the United States with her family as a child and later lived and studied in China before pursuing her education in hospitality and healthcare.
Her path into acupuncture was deeply personal. After several family members were diagnosed with cancer, she witnessed the positive impact acupuncture had on her mother’s recovery and healing journey, inspiring her lifelong dedication to holistic medicine and patient-centered care.
YooJin earned both her Master’s and Doctoral degrees from South Baylo University, where her doctoral research focused on anxiety, addiction recovery, and emotional well-being through auricular acupuncture.
Known for her calm, attentive, and personalized approach, YooJin believes healing is both a science and an art. Outside of her practice, she enjoys painting, herbal teas, and caring for animals, including volunteering acupuncture treatments at a local animal hospital. She is trilingual, speaking Korean, English, and conversational Chinese.
Originally from South Korea, YooJin came to the United States with her family as a child and later lived and studied in China before pursuing her education in hospitality and healthcare.
Her path into acupuncture was deeply personal. After several family members were diagnosed with cancer, she witnessed the positive impact acupuncture had on her mother’s recovery and healing journey, inspiring her lifelong dedication to holistic medicine and patient-centered care.
YooJin earned both her Master’s and Doctoral degrees from South Baylo University, where her doctoral research focused on anxiety, addiction recovery, and emotional well-being through auricular acupuncture.
Known for her calm, attentive, and personalized approach, YooJin believes healing is both a science and an art. Outside of her practice, she enjoys painting, herbal teas, and caring for animals, including volunteering acupuncture treatments at a local animal hospital. She is trilingual, speaking Korean, English, and conversational Chinese.
Keiko De Leon, CMT
Keiko is a California Certified Massage Therapist and graduate of the National Holistic Institute. Inspired by the experience of caring for a family member with serious illness, Keiko developed a deep understanding of comfort, compassion, and the power of touch-skills further enhanced through specialized training in oncology massage.
Blending a holistic approach with therapeutic techniques, Keiko tailors each session to the unique needs of the patient. Services include condition-specific therapeutic massage, deep tissue massage, sports massage, myofascial release therapy and prenatal massage.
With a focus on both physical relief and emotional well-being, Keiko creates a safe, nurturing space where clients can relax, heal, and restore balance.
Blending a holistic approach with therapeutic techniques, Keiko tailors each session to the unique needs of the patient. Services include condition-specific therapeutic massage, deep tissue massage, sports massage, myofascial release therapy and prenatal massage.
With a focus on both physical relief and emotional well-being, Keiko creates a safe, nurturing space where clients can relax, heal, and restore balance.
Sandy Mena
Office Manager
Sandra is a patient advocate and responsible for the day-to-day operation at InnerMovement. She has been in health care for nearly 20 yeas and held various roles including medical assistant, phlebotomist, medical biller, and now office manager. Sandra runs the office, coordinates provider and staff schedules, assist patients with all non medical questions and concerns such as insurance reimbursement forms and medical records request. She creates the ambiance and helps make the entire experience at InnerMovement effortless and pleasant from start to finish. From the moment patient enter they feel the warmth of the space and the power of a patient advocate who ensures the highest quality service is provided to all.