Love.Life

Love.Life is a new holistic health and wellness club in the South Bay that unites functional medical care, nourishing food, fitness and precision wellness therapies under one roof to promote healing, optimization and community. Anna Emanuel, MD, is a double board-certified family and integrative medicine physician specializing in preventive, hormonal, digestive and cardiometabolic health. Jaclyn Tolentino, MD, is a board- certified family physician with approximately 15 years of experience in family, concierge, integrative and functional medicine.

Tell us about your practice. 

Knowing your health baseline is just the beginning. In our 45,000- square-foot club, we combine advanced diagnostics with personalized care plans and fitness, recovery and nutrition services—all under one roof—to help you treat, track and transform every aspect of your well-being. We make it easy to understand your biometric data, why it matters, and how to act on it to achieve your goals. 

Love.Life’s care team spans 20+ disciplines, offering the best of Eastern and Western modalities, from functional medicine and nutrition to physical therapy, Pilates and Chinese medicine. We empower members to become their best selves at every stage of their health journey, whether they are seeking healing, optimal performance or longevity.

What inspired you to pursue a career in integrative and functional medicine? 

Dr. Anna: During my residency, I witnessed the limitations of traditional medicine—patients managing symptoms but rarely finding true healing. At the same time, I was struggling with my health, overwhelmed by the long hours and stress of residency, and realizing I wasn’t taking care of myself. 

That’s when I began searching for answers that could bring about real transformation. Through integrative and functional medicine, I discovered evidence-based tools that not only changed my life but restored my sense of purpose as a physician. Now I’m inspired every day to empower patients to achieve their fullest potential and take control of their health in meaningful, lasting ways.

Dr. Jaclyn: My experience as a young breast cancer survivor shaped my pursuit of the best care possible for my patients. Very early in my career I realized that in order to cultivate real, lasting wellness, I needed to expand my treatment toolbox to include resources and tools from a variety of perspectives and modalities.  

Tell us about your team. 

Our team of experts includes physical therapy, acupuncture, Reiki, behavioral health, health coaching, phlebotomy and more to provide comprehensive, personalized care to our members. As a wellness club, we offer state-of-the-art tools for fitness and recovery, allowing our community to have access to a wealth of resources to support their health and lifestyle goals.

What would you like potential clients to know about your practice?

Through comprehensive tests and assessments, we identify the underlying factors that are holding you back from feeling your best and develop a personalized care plan designed to transform every aspect of your well-being—the mind, body and spirit. Our Optimize membership reimagines primary care, providing a fully personalized experience tailored to your unique health needs.

In what ways do you stand out in your market? 

Dr. Anna: My training spans family, integrative, functional, traditional Chinese and longevity medicine—giving me a unique depth of expertise. As a former competitive swimmer, I’m also passionate about merging fitness, nutrition and recovery to optimize both performance and longevity. This diverse experience allows me to empower my patients to thrive at every stage of life.

What are the latest trends in your industry that you’re loving? 

Dr. Jaclyn: More and more, individuals are excited to take their health to a new level—learning more about their bodies and paying closer attention to symptoms. People are playing an active role in optimizing their lifestyles, utilizing wearables for further health insight and advocating for themselves at the doctor’s office. I’m excited to see this continue for years to come.   

Whom do you credit for your success? 

Dr. Jaclyn: I stand on the shoulders of giants—experts in their field—and combine their collective wisdom with my personal and professional experience to enhance patient care delivery. I’ve always been grateful for the knowledge and support I’ve received over the years. This experience is woven into the fabric of my medical practice each and every day.

How can we support other women in business?

Dr. Anna: I believe strongly in supporting women by offering encouragement and guidance, honoring their ambitions, providing opportunities for mentorship and coaching, and celebrating their achievements. Photographed by Shane O’Donnell