Dr. Randi Ruela, D.C., L.Ac.
Dr. Randi Ruela is a Licensed Doctor of Chiropractic and Licensed Acupuncturist and Owner of Inner Qi (pronounced Inner – Chee, a play on the word Energy) Wellness Center in Corona, CA. Originally from a small, rural, one-stoplight town about 45 minutes southwest of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Dr. Randi earned a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from the University of Pittsburgh in April 2009.
In August 2009, she moved to Whittier, CA and entered Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCUHS) in pursuit of dual degrees in Chiropractic and Acupuncture. She graduated Valedictorian (Chiropractic) and Salutatorian (Acupuncture), from SCUHS in the Summer of 2013. Once becoming licensed to practice in California, Dr. Randi spent her first several years in practice honing her crafts, making patients happier, healthier in Palmdale, CA.
Dr. Randi and her husband, Thales Ruela L.Ac, established Inner Qi Wellness Center in December 2015. They continue to grow, build, and expand their practice and wellness offerings by incorporating more services and connecting with additional providers highly skilled in both traditional forms of healing and modern therapies and treatments to provide optimal results to their patients.
Along this journey, Dr. Randi has furthered her knowledge and skill set in caring for the pregnant and pediatric populations, in holistic aging and cosmetic services, essential oils and various energy healing methods.
On a personal note of achievement and pride, Dr. Randi and her husband welcomed their daughter, Amelia Quinn Ruela into the world on July 13, 2020. You will often find Amelia, and their office dog, Minnie, roaming around the office greeting patients and providing comfort and emotional support.
Ultimately, Dr. Randi looks forward to helping each patient find a solution and create an action plan for their health and wellness goals.
Dr. Thales Ruela, L.Ac., MAOM, P.T. (Brazil)
Dr. Thales Ruela is a licensed acupuncturist, father and husband who has worked in the healthcare field for nearly 20 years. Dr. Thales’ first experiences in healthcare was as a Doctor of Physical Therapy in Brazil where he worked for several years as part of the Respiratory Therapy and Liver Transplant Rehabilitation Team before moving to the United States in 2006. Dr. Thales has spent the last several years mastering Acupuncture and Chinese Herbology and has treated patients of all ages with a wide variety of conditions ranging from headache and other pain conditions to fertility and gynecological issues. A trusted practitioner and educator, Dr. Thales Ruela is held in the highest regard by the many people whose lives he has touched and looks forward to being part of many more peoples’ journey into health.
Britney Padilla
Hi everyone! My name is Britney Padilla. I have been a CMT since 2010. I specialize in therapeutic and deep tissue massage techniques and will always customize your massage to meet your specific needs. My goal as a professional is to give you the best quality service in a safe space with a follow up treatment plan to meet your wellness goals. With my compassionate nature, along with a commitment to continued learning and professional development, I can confidently depict myself as a trusted massage therapist who will provide you with the best quality treatment. I look forward to working together on your journey to becoming the best you!
Lorna Bird
Lorna is our Office Manager who brings over 20 years’ experience in customer service, management, and HR. While Lorna puts her organizational skills to work, she really enjoys the interaction with the patients, helping them have a friendly and positive experience here at Inner Qi Wellness Center. Lorna keeps busy in her free time with her passions of art, working at a winery, working out and most importantly spending time with her two awesome granddaughters.
Iris
Iris is our Office Assistant with over 25 years of customer service. She worked in the technology industry doing hardware and software sales which has incited her passion for technology and people. In parallel to her career in technology, she was a medical advocate and caregiver for her 3 children with chronic health conditions. She worked to minimize prescription medication with alternative holistic therapies to aid with their chronic pain, nervous system disorders, autoimmune condition as well as mental health relief. This experience has fueled her passion for health and wellness to create her own business as a Health & Life Coach and Energy Healer. Iris also provides a monthly meditation class on the 1st Thursday of the month at Inner Qi Wellness Center. See more info on her Instagram: @mothermedicine369.
You’ll find Iris welcoming patients in the front office, sharing her knowledge on holistic therapies as she supports the doctors recommendations to provide the best care for all patients.
Minnie
Minnie, an 8 year old ShiTzu, is our office greeter and emotional support animal. You will often find her roaming the office creating happiness and asking for pets, scratches and treats. She frequently shows off her tricks of twirling, sit, up, shake, roll over and playing dead to the delight of our patients and visitors. Minnie often shows patients to their rooms and when called for joins them in their treatments to promote calm, support and relaxation. She is at the office most days, except for her weekly grooming and spa day.
