Staff

Highly trained and dedicated

Each member of the staff is highly accomplished in their field and shares in this philosophy. Your care will be coordinated by a combination of traditional physicians and practitioners of Functional Medicine, Oriental Medicine, Homeopathy, Nutritional Medicine, and Chiropractic care.

Sangeeta Pati practiced obstetrics-gynecology in the Washington, D.C. and New York area for 13 years before opening an integrative medical center in Orlando, Florida. She graduated at the top of her medical class at the University Of Maryland School Of Medicine, Baltimore, and completed her residency at Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, D.C. She has worked extensively internationally as Medical Director for a 350-employee non-profit organization, Engenderhealth, on maternal mortality reduction programs funded by the Gates Foundation. Dr. Pati is multi-lingual and is renowned in her field, having authored numerous scientific articles and being the highest demanded speaker for media interviews and domestic and international workshops on a regular basis. Dr. Pati's special interest and strength has been in helping health care providers learn how to put together and integrate into real practice the vast amount of information in the restorative medicine field. She is the director of a fully pre-booked Clinical Preceptor Program, which trains doctors and health practitioners in restoring optimal body function through protocols for hormonal balance, nutrition and detoxification. She is on the Board of Advisors for MDPrescriptives Supplement Company where she helps develop clinically effective supplement protocols and integrate them into research protocols. She also runs an on-line platform (Peacock Forum) for integrative health practitioners to communicate problem cases.

SaJune Institute for Restorative and Regenerative Medicine offers integrated, evidence-based medical therapies, combining conventional, natural and complimentary modalities (i.e. acupuncture, chiropractic care, massage, homeopathy, oriental medicine, far infra-red therapy and microcurrent). The restorative model used at SaJune aims to restore optimal function to the body through 1) bio-identical hormone restoration, 2) nutritional restoration 3) detoxification 4) mind balance and 5) body balance. SaJune has strong special programs in weight loss, superfoods, plant-based nutrition, IV chelation, integrative cancer therapies, vascular disease reversal and organic skin care. 20% of patients seeking her medical care are from out of the state of Florida. 10% of her patients are medical doctors and nurses. Her medical care has been written about in the fictional book "Feeling Funkabulous" by Ivy Gilbert and "Aging Backwards" by Jackie Silver.

Dr. Ilagan graduated from the seven year accelerated medical program at the University of the Philippines. She finished her Internal Medicine residency at the Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and was subsequently asked to serve as Chief Resident for another year. She has been in private practice in the suburban Philadelphia area for a number of years before moving to central Florida with her family. Having grown up in Asia and travelled extensively, Dr. Ilagan has always had special interest in an integrative approach to health care and disease prevention. She is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Anti-aging & Regenerative Medicine. She is a member of the American College of Physicians-American Society of Internal Medicine (ACP-ASIM) and the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine.

Dr. Mueller is an M.D., with a background in Internal Medicine. He has been in practice since 1992. Over the past ten years Dr. Mueller has focused intensely on the development of advanced nutritional & state of the art alternative therapies in areas ranging from metabolic syndrome and diabetes to cancer. Dr. Mueller obtained his M.D. in 1989 from the Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, followed by completion of an Internship in Internal Medicine at ORMC (now ORHS) in Orlando, FL. He is a member of the American College for Advancement in Medicine (ACAM), a highly respected educational institution for Integrative physicians in the U.S. He has received special training and certification through ACAM for the administration of Chelation therapy, and has developed advanced and highly respected programs for the holistic treatment of cancer patients. Dr. Mueller makes local appearances on radio and TV and offers educational lectures on alternative health topics.

A Chicago trained Board Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician, was educated at National University Of Health Sciences Lombard Illinois. Dr. Maher practices an evidence-based, medically patented soft tissue treatment for muscle injuries and nerve entrapments, called Active Release Technique® and specializes in muscle therapy and pain management.

He is a member of the IRONMAN Performance Care Medical team for the World Championship Ironman Triathlon. And he has honorably served with distinction in US Naval Special Warfare (SEAL teams).

Dr. Cathleen Landers is a chiropractor and an acupuncturist. She was born in Vietnam to Chinese parents and immigrated to America at the age of four. Dr. Landers is fluent in Vietnamese, Chinese and English. True to her Asian heritage, she believes in healing the body as a whole. She combines Eastern techniques and philosophy with Western technology to maximize results. Dr. Landers uses a wide variety of techniques to address the needs of each individual patient. She is a firm believer in nutritional therapy and restorative medicine for optimum health.

Todd Gegerson is a Board Certified and Licensed Acupuncture Physician. He studied at the Florida College of Integrative Medicine, and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Professional Health Studies and a Masters of Science in Oriental Medicine.

These studies include specialized training in acupuncture, Chinese and western herbs, nutritional therapy, cupping, moxibustion, and other modalities.

He received additional training from renowned physicians including Dr. Li-Chun Huang OMD in Advanced Auricular Acupuncture, Dr. Richard Tan OMD in the Meridian Balance Method and Dr. Bob Marshall PhD, DACBN in nutrition. Additionally, he has certification in Acupoint Injection Therapy and Homotoxicology as well as training in QRA and pulse diagnosis.

Todd ventured east and completed an internship in China at The Yantai Traditional Chinese Medical Hospital, where he was exposed to a complete understanding of Chinese healing and culture which is integrated into the practice.

Todd is from a long lineage of physicians and has been greatly influenced by three Uncles practicing medicine as well as his own Father in Miami, Fl. The medical journey began for the Gegerson’s with Dr. Harry Gegerson who started his career in New York making house calls and then he opened the Pearl River General Hospital in 1949. Todd has evolved in his role as a practitioner and enjoys taking a grassroots approach with integrative medicine – something that has been instilled in him throughout his life.

Wanita Patterson received her Bachelors of Science in Nursing from Florida Southern College with honors followed with her Masters of Science in Nursing from the University of Florida graduating Suma Cum Laude and earning membership to the Sigma Theta Tau Academic Nursing Honor Society. In 2001, Wanita obtained her professional designation of Nurse Practitioner followed by board certification through the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Wanita is currently a member of the Central Florida Nurse Practitioner Counsel. Wanita's has over 28 years of experience and expertise in cardiovascular disease and general practice.

Denise was born in Ohio and moved to Florida when she was twelve. She knew after her first Anatomy and Physiology class in High School that she wanted to work in the medical field. Directly after High School she enrolled in a community college in Ft. Pierce and earned her Associate Degree in Nursing.

She worked as a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Trauma Department in Anchorage Alaska for the next 6 years. However, she had a calling to do more. She went back to college and earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from the University of Alaska Anchorage. She moved home to Florida in 1999 and continued to work for another four years in the emergency setting. Still, she felt called to continue her education. Therefore, Denise worked diligently and earned her Master of Science degree in Nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner.

She became board certified in Family Practice by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and began her new career. She spent her first year out of graduate school working for a very fast paced interventional cardiology practice but soon realized she wanted to pursue a career in the cosmetic industry.

For the next four years she worked side by side with the President of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons training diligently to provide a level of aesthetic excellence . She eventually decided to branch off on her own which led her to the Orlando area where she opened a quaint skincare and cosmetic injection boutique.

Denise's never ending desire to grow, change and pursue excellence not only for herself but for her clients led her to SaJune Institute for Restorative and Regenerative Medicine she recently became certified by the American Council on Exercise as a personal trainer and intends to incorporate this paradigm into her philosophy of living a balanced, beautiful, and healthy lifestyle.

Margaret has been in charge of all weight management programs at SaJune Institute for Restorative and Regenerative Medicine for the last five years and has successfully supervised hundreds of patients with the loss of thousands of pounds. Margaret’s quest for educating her patients goes far beyond simplistic weight loss techniques and her deep seated passion for food and healthy eating is evident the moment you speak with her. The information she provides is an invaluable and empowering component in attaining a healthy body and lifestyle delivered with joy and enthusiasm.

Margaret’s journey as a health educator began with a desire to improve her own health and wellness over 20 years ago when she was faced with multiple health challenges. After realizing that conventional medicine was not working, she decided to take her health into her own hands and began extensive research and study on alternative healthcare options including ayurveda, Chinese herbs and nutrition as well as natural remedies. She was licensed as a Massage Therapist 15 years ago and her massage specialties include La Stone Therapy, Barefoot Shiatsu, Aromatherapy, Reiki level II and other energy balancing techniques. Margaret’s stone massage is claimed by her patients to be the very best they have ever experienced. Margaret has since retired from the practice of massage therapy in order to focus on her deepest passion: educating patients on how to improve their lives drastically with live foods and super foods which encourage healing on all levels.

Margaret is also a classically trained yoga instructor and has been studying and teaching yogic health practices for 20 years. Her yoga background enables her to offer instruction on incorporating breath and movement and proper body mechanics to our weight management program patients further influencing their physical, mental and emotional health in a positive direction.

Lisa is a Nationally Certified and Florida State licensed massage therapist. She graduated from the Bonita Springs School of Massage in Southwest Florida in 2004.

With additional continuing education, Lisa is trained in Neuromuscular Release, Sports Massage, Reflexology, Hot Stones and Barefoot Bodywork (similar to Thai Massage).

Each massage is customized to satisfy the needs of the patient/client by incorporating both Eastern and Western philosophies.

Lisa's passion for her work, combined with knowledge and her caring nature, gives her the capabilities to work comfortably with everyone from the stay at home Mom to professional athletes.

Bettyann Sahatjian has been in skin care for 30 years, working in some of the most prestigious spas in South Florida and Orlando. In 1992 she received her license in electrology from Orlando Institute of Electrology. Later she started working for a dermatologist. She went to laser school and became a certified medical electrologist to work in laser hair removal. Since then she has worked many modalities in laser and skin care. Constantly, she is keeping up with the latest techniques in this ever changing and exciting industry which she still loves and brings her expertise to SaJune Institute for Restorative and Regenerative Medicine.

Audrey has been working in the field of medical imaging for over 20 years. An Full Body Ultrasound Technologist, she has been actively credentialed by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers since 1987. She is a graduate of SUNY at Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York with a Bachelor's Degree in Radiologic Sciences and Technology. A certified medical Thermographer, Audrey has been further educated, trained and certified by the Institute for the Advancement of Medical Thermology.

Her passion is wellness; her "prescription" is prevention.