ABOUT US

About

Meet Our Team

Our team was assembled by Harvard trained TMS Specialist Dr.Claudia Eppele, MD. Supported through an affiliation of like-minded professionals, TMS Health and Wellness has rapidly grown to become a premier center for TMS Therapy in Southern California. With a success rate of over 90% in terms of reduction of symptoms, we offer the highest quality of service for the treatment of Major Depressive Disorder at our Costa Mesa location.

Here at TMS Health and Wellness we treat the “whole person” recognizing that we are more than just the condition that ails us. Our unique approach to wellness enhances standard care by augmenting TMS therapy with various inner resource tools and natural remedies, such as meditation, mindful self-compassion, homeopathy and aromatherapy. This supports our treatment goal of offering non-drug alternative treatments that actually work.

From the moment you are greeted by our team of professionals, and all throughout treatment , you will feel that your health is central to our mission. We invite you, your family members or those who care for you to be a part of the entire experience.

Chief Medical Officer

Claudia Eppele MD

Dr. Eppele has 2 specialties: Her first specialty was in general surgery where she spent 3 years and for her second specialty she spent 4 years conducting research in colorectal surgery at the University of Southern California (USC).

At USC, Dr. Eppele produced 8 peer-reviewed publications in colorectal surgery-related papers and 3 podium presentations, 2 for the American college of surgeons and 1 international podium presentation for the American College of Colorectal Surgeons.

Dr. Eppele spent her second residency at University of California Davis in Family Medicine.

After her second residency, Dr. Eppele focused on TMS therapy for treatment of depression, anxiety, and OCD. Since 2011, Dr. Eppele has been incorporating homeopathic and alternative medicine into her own practice, TMS Health and Wellness.

Over her professional career, Dr. Eppele has realized the need to combine western and eastern medicine to achieve a full, balanced regimen when treating patients.

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Sylvia C. Guthrie, MSN, PMHNP-BC

Sylvia C. Guthrie, MSN, PMHNP-BC, is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over seven years of experience overseeing patient care for critically ill clients, specializing in psychiatric mental health assessments, diagnosis, and treatment, as well as managing staff and precepting nursing students as a Charge Nurse at Aurora Las Encinas Mental Health Hospital in Pasadena, CA. With a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Master of Science in Psychiatric Mental Health, in addition to her in-depth experience, Sylvia leads her department in developing appropriate treatment and rehabilitation plans for mentally ill patients. Professional, resourceful, and collaborative, Sylvia has interacted with a diverse patient population in intense circumstances, working under crisis scenarios in the ICU and managing critically ill clients, illicit drug withdrawals, and postoperative surgery patient care. She is patient-oriented with a demonstrated ability to achieve the desired outcome.

With over half a decade of experience serving the patient population and encouraging fellow nurses, Sylvia has excellent communication skills and knows the importance of empathy, fairness, and professionalism. The responsibilities she has taken on in her career require not only a high degree of organization but also a keen awareness of how a collaborative nature is essential in the field. She has a track record of building trust and loyalty and focusing on long-term and intangible benefits for both her patients and her teams. Her prior experience has given her the insight and ability to pursue leadership and growth and become an asset to her organization and make a difference in patient care.

As a goal-oriented individual with a propensity for excellence, Sylvia’s knowledge and understanding of the industry have given her an advantage to better manage resources, lead staff, and respond more effectively to serve her patients. During her tenure as a Charge Nurse, she honed her ability to communicate, empathize, and coordinate a team of staff to best serve patients. She is a self-motivated individual with a robust work ethic and a desire to learn and develop continually. Sylvia takes complete ownership over her role with excellent time management skills, but with the patience and diplomatic manner to treat complex patients successfully. She is passionate about both personal and professional development and leads by example, pulling those around her on a positive trajectory.

Psychiatrist

Padmini Shamasundra MD

Dr. Padmini Shamasundara is a mindful psychiatrist, who understands the needs of her patients and strives to provide them with professional, personalized, and considerate care. Dr. Shamasundara completed her medical studies at Mysore Medical College and Research Institute in India. She then moved to the United States, where she completed her residency in psychiatry at the University of California, Davis.

Dr. Shamasundara is available for consultations at TMS Health and Wellness, which is Dr. Claudia Eppele’s practice in Costa Mesa, CA. Patients visit her for depression, sleep problems, anxiety, and stress. Her practice specializes in depression and anxiety treatment using a non-medication non-invasive treatment modality known as TMS Therapy (transcranial magnetic stimulation), mindfulness training, and natural remedies.

Dr. Shamasundara encourages open communication with her patients which allows her to guide them through their treatment as an active participant in their own well-being. She believes in empowering her patients to achieve their greatest potential. She ensures patients feel comforted and reassured when they leave her office.