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Meet The Providers

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LEE RICE

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Chief Wellness Officer

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STEPHEN ROHRER

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Chief Wellness Officer / Premier Patient Care

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COURTNEY O'BRYAN

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Premier Patient Care

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JEFFREY ANTHONY

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Premier Patient Care

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Our History

In 2000, Dr. Lee Rice founded a patient-centered practice designed to transform healthcare and promote well-being. As a pioneer in wellness, Dr. Rice was ahead of his time, and his passion for Lifewellness Institute is reflected in every aspect of the clinic and the care we provide.

In 2020, Lifewellness Institute partnered with San Diego Sports Medicine and Family Health Center, also founded by Dr. Rice. This partnership expanded our services and allowed us to offer personalized care, including the introduction of Premier Patient Care, our newest membership-based medical program.

We provide care for the entire family, specializing in family, sports, preventive, and lifestyle medicine. Our team offers comprehensive healthcare for children, adolescents, teens, adults, seniors, and athletes of all ages. Mental health is an integral part of our care, and we work with specialists in areas such as addiction and substance abuse when needed.

Lifewellness Institute also offers corporate wellness programs, educational seminars, and executive health services for businesses looking to support employee wellness.

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Dr. Lee Rice

With more than 30 years of experience as a family and sports medicine physician, Dr. Rice is a medical expert on wellness in the United States and internationally. Dr. Rice is board certified in Family Medicine with a Certificate of Added Qualification in Sports Medicine; he is also a diplomate of the American Board of Integrative and Holistic Medicine. Dr. Rice’s passion is to facilitate positive life transformations through education and inspiration. A committed family man, he is a father to two beautiful daughters and a proud grandfather. He resides in Point Loma with his beloved wife, Mary, dog Hugs, and Maine coon cat, Yogi.

Dr. Stephen Rohrer

Dr. Rohrer brings nearly 20 years of experience in wellness, preventive medicine, primary care, and sports medicine to LWI. He serves as a partner at the San Diego Sports Medicine and Family Health Center. As a San Diego native, Dr. Rohrer enjoys surfing, paddle boarding, kayaking, and volleyball with his family. He is actively involved in his community, serving as an adjunct professor at SDSU and UCSD, as well as a teacher and youth leader in his church. Additionally, Dr. Rohrer has participated in international medical missions outreach. 

Dr. Courtney O’Bryan

Dr. O’Bryan was born and raised in Indianapolis, IN. Dr. O’Bryan is board certified in family medicine by both the AOA and AMA. She worked at Kaiser in primary care and UCSD Student Health before beginning her fellowship at San Diego Sports Medicine and Family Health Center in July 2018. Dr. O’Bryan has a special interest in preventive medicine, sports medicine and procedures, and women’s health. In her spare time, she can be found on her yoga mat or with her family enjoying all the outdoor activities San Diego has to offer.

Jeffrey Anthony

Dr. Anthony, a senior partner at San Diego Sports Medicine and Family Health Center, is board certified in family and sports medicine. He has served as team physician for the U.S. Olympic Training Center and SDSU athletic teams, and academically as an Assistant Clinical Professor at UC San Diego and an Adjunct Professor at SDSU. He also previously held the role of president of the San Diego Academy of Family Physicians.

Since 2007 he has served as a dedicated team physician for the Challenged Athletes Foundation Million Dollar Challenge riding down the California coast. Dr. Anthony cherishes life with his wife of 35 years, embracing every sport they can. They also love spending time with their three grown children, two grandchildren, and a close-knit circle of friends.

Dr. Lee Ralph

Dr. Ralph joined San Diego Sports Medicine & Family Health Center in 1997 after serving as a family physician at the Family Practice and Preventive Medicine Department of the University of California, San Diego. He is now one of the senior partners at SDSM. Dr. Ralph is currently an Assistant Clinical Professor at the UCSD School of Medicine and is board certified in family practice with added qualifications in sports medicine. He was a former president of the San Diego Academy of Family Physicians and is on the board of directors of the California Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Ralph has been voted among San Diego’s “Top Doctors” in family medicine and sports medicine by his peers through the San Diego County Medical Society.

Dr. Ralph is the past President of the California Academy of Family Physicians (CAFP), a coveted and honorable position for family practitioners in the state of California. Dr. Ralph enjoys life with his wife and three grown children. 

Dr. Richard Parker

Dr. Parker is a senior partner at San Diego Sports Medicine and Family Health Center and director of our Sports Medicine Fellowship Training Program. He is past president of the American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine. Dr. Parker is board certified in family medicine with added qualifications in sports medicine. He was a swimmer at Springfield College and has served as a team physician for San Diego State University Athletics since 1985.

Mary Spring, F.N.P. Bio

Mary is a Family Nurse Practitioner, nationally board certified through the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Prior to becoming a Nurse Practitioner, she worked as a Registered Nurse within Sharp Healthcare. She began her training at Sharp Chula Vista ER then worked in urgent care while simultaneously training to become a Nurse Practitioner. She is passionate about providing comprehensive and personalized patient care and treating her patients the way she would want her loved ones treated. In her spare time, she enjoys camping, hiking, traveling, and spending time with her husband and kids.

Linda Illingworth, RDN

Certified in functional nutrition and known for her practical advice, Linda sees patients in our clinic, provides corporate learning experiences, and teaches nutrition at the award-winning spas Rancho La Puerta and Rancho Valencia. When her father was diagnosed with heart disease, Linda was moved to complete a B.S. in Nutrition at CSULB and an internship at St. Luke’s Hospital in Milwaukee, WI.

Besides her participation in supporting Grandma Lulu’s Table and the Brain and Behavior Research Foundation, Linda maintains memberships with Dietitians in Functional Medicine and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. A devoted yogini, Linda also loves hiking, trips to the beach, and mostly hanging out with her family and her two dogs, Enzo and Camm.

Rory Sutherland, MSCS Bio

Rory holds an MS in Exercise Science from Point Loma Nazarene University and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. In addition to his contributions at Lifewellness, Rory is the current Director of Sports Performance for San Diego Surf Soccer Club. He frequently travels with his soccer club teams and is a soccer athlete himself. As a true lover of the outdoors, Rory enjoys Overland camping in his 4Runner and surfing trips to Baja. He exercises the creative side of his brain by documenting his travels through photography. Rory was born and raised in San Diego and is married to his high school sweetheart. At home, you’ll find them hanging out with their dogs, Petey and Pancho, and their tuxedo cat, Pepe.