Our patients value…
• Practitioners that address the root causes of illness
• Individualized holistic integrative care
• Being heard and empowered through health education
• Their bodies’ innate ability to heal
• Convenient access to a variety of health specialists
• Collaborative team approach for the whole family
Meet Your Synergistic Team
Julie Mai, DO
Traditional Osteopathic Physician
Medical Director & Founder
Dr. Mai practices comprehensive traditional osteopathy and cranial osteopathy, and is certified in Homeopathy and Bach Flower Essences. She treats infants, children, and adults. Many parents seek her care for plagiocephaly, reflux, digestive issues, sleep issues, and rare genetic disorder and defects. She also addresses developmental delays, learning disabilities, all forms of trauma, sports injuries, and frequent illnesses. Having worked closely with Doctor Viola Frymann for several years, she has experience in addressing the above health concerns for pediatric patients. Many adults also see her for headaches, concussions, traumas, back and joint pains. She also works with many holistic and biological dentists in San Diego and Orange County to help address oral facial development and health, dental alignment and airway optimization. She had trained and taught with Dr. Darick Nordstrom on his ALF appliance. In addition, Dr. Mai strongly believes in providing beneficial education for the patients and their family.
She currently is the President of the Osteopathic Cranial Academy (OCA), and also a Board of Directors for Osteopathy’s Promise to Children (OPC) / Osteopathic Center for Children (OCC). She serves as an ex-officio Board member of the Osteopathic Cranial Academy Foundation (OCAF) and Board of Governors of American Academy of Osteopathy (AAO). She is part of the teaching faculty for OCA and OPC at the Osteopathic Center San Diego. She is also a member of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA), American Academy of Osteopathy (AAO), Osteopathic Cranial Academy (OCA), Osteopathic Physician & Surgeons of California (OPSC), and American Academy of Pediatric Osteopathy (AAPO).
Since the inception of her career, Dr. Mai has always worked towards creating a safe and collaborative space to bring forth YOUR most Optimal, Functional Health within your intelligent, adaptive body. As a Medical Director, she has selected a clinical team of synergistic, like-minded practitioners who embody this vision of working together for the patient’s benefit. As a Team, we are excited to be part of YOUR journey towards optimal Self Health.
Donnabel Kate Aguillon
Administrative Staff Support
Donna has a diverse background in client service and enjoys helping people feel comfortable and taken care of. She prides herself in being organized and reliable in fast-paced environments where clear communication matters.
Donna chose to work in healthcare, as she naturally enjoys supporting others in connecting them to the right services for their health journey and making each interaction a positive experience for the patients.
Outside of work, Donna loves spending time with her toddler and journaling. She also enjoys traveling and visiting different islands with her family.
Donna looks forward to supporting each patient with their administrative needs to ensure a smooth, positive experience before and after each appointments at the Center for Synergistic Healing. Please give us a call 760-334-8388 if you have any questions.
Francesca Serraino Fiory, DACM, LAc, LMT
Doctor of Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine, Acupuncturist
Dr. Francesca offers a deeply attuned, holistic approach to healing, rooted in traditional lineage-based Japanese practices such as Japanese Acupuncture, Jikiden Reiki, and Shiatsu Therapy, that support both emotional and physical well-being. Her background in Western science brings clinical depth while preserving the integrity of these traditions. Guided by her own healing journey, she supports patients across all stages of life, focusing on vitality, longevity, and sustainable health. She addresses a wide range of conditions, including digestive, metabolic, hormonal imbalances, reproductive issues, inflammation, pain, fatigue, stress & mental health, creating a grounded and heart centered space for healing.
“May you realize that the shape of your soul is unique, that you have a special destiny here, that behind the facade of your life there is something beautiful, good, and eternal happening.”
John O’Donohue, Anam Cara
Jennifer Tai, DAcCHM, LAc, Dipl. OM
Doctor of Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine, Certified Classical Five Element
Dr. Jen’s technique is grounded in Classical Five Element Acupuncture - helping patients realign with their highest expression of self, guiding deep emotional balance along side physical healing. Five Element Acupuncture is particularly powerful in addressing a complete scope of the human experience - including but not limited to: musculoskeletal pain, mental-emotional disharmony, chronic conditions, childhood & intergenerational conditions, trauma and much more. Additionally, as a mother herself, Dr. Jen enjoys working with moms and moms-to-be: from nuanced conception prep (including onsite IVF/IUI support), a healthy pregnancy, supporting postpartum, matrescense and beyond.
“Everything in nature invites us constantly to be what we are.”
Gretel Ehrlich
“Time and health are two precious assets that we don’t recognize and appreciate until they have been depleted.”
Denis Waitley
“Help each other. Love everyone. Every leaf. Every ray of light. Forgive.”
Mrs. O’Brien