The Team

Dr. Mendake founder of Avaya Wellness has over two decades of clinical experience. She holds dual certifications as a California board-certified and licensed Acupuncturist and Chiropractor. She is a fellow of the Acupuncture and TCM Board of Reproductive Medicine (FABORM). She is certified in Webster Chiropractic technique focusing on pregnancy care. Her specialties are Pain management, Fertility Acupuncture, Pregnancy care and Digestive wellness. Dr. Mendake's comprehensive knowledge and dedication to holistic health make her a trusted practitioner for those seeking a well-rounded approach to well-being.

Dr. Mendake's journey in the realm of healing began in India, where she was immersed in traditional healing practices from an early age. These early experiences shaped her diverse training, leading her to delve into Western medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture, Herbal medicine and Yoga. She completed her medical training at the prestigious Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College in Indore, India, practicing there before relocating to the United States. In 2001, She earned her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Life Chiropractic College West in the San Francisco Bay area. Her commitment to expanding her knowledge led her to pursue a Master of Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine at the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 2009, where she also studied Herbology. In the past she has worked as an adjunct professor at American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Currently in addition to her private practice, she works at Kaiser hospital in Redwood City offering Acupuncture. When not at work she is spending time with her daughter and husband exploring the Bay Area. 

At her practice, the Avaya Wellness Center, situated in the vibrant SoMa area of San Francisco, Dr. Mendake offers a comprehensive array of therapies to facilitate healing and well-being. Her unique background and training allow her to bring a broad range of therapeutic options to each case and to tailor care to the individual patient. Her therapeutic recommendations could include anything from Acupuncture to yoga to the use of herbs or nutritional supplements. She also has a strong commitment to both patient and professional education, and regularly conducts patient education lectures and professional seminars on fetility, integrated pain management and total wellness.