Our Team

Dr. Christine A. Adamo

Dr. Christine Adamo is a board-certified, integrative and natural medicine physician. She specializes in the field of oncology and brings relief to patients struggling with the side effects of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiation, and surgery. She also provides post-treatment and survivorship care, support and comfort for those on palliative or hospice care, and offers holistic assistance to patients who choose to refrain from or are not a candidate for conventional cancer treatment.

Dr. Adamo's office is located within California Cancer Associates for Research and Excellence (cCARE), an out-patient cancer center in the north county of San Diego, CA. This clinical setting has seasoned her in the field of oncology and has allowed her to stay current on the most recent advancements in treating cancer. In addition, Dr. Adamo was a co-founder and owner of the San Diego Center for Integrative Oncology.

Dr. Adamo is an active member of the Society of Integrative Oncology (SIO), whose mission is to advance evidence-based, comprehensive, integrative healthcare to improve the lives of people affected by cancer. Her involvement with SIO has allowed her to share her professional knowledge and experience with other oncology professionals at SIO’s annual international conference and at weekly small group meetings.

Dr. Adamo’s formal education includes:

Doctorate of Integrative Medicine from the Pacific College of Health Sciences, San Diego, CA
Postgraduate training in integrative oncology at MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Postgraduate training in oncology at the Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
Postgraduate training in oncology, cardiology, and pediatrics at The Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
Masters of Science in Traditional Oriental Medicine from the Pacific College of Health Sciences, San Diego, CA
Bachelors of Science in Business Administration and Finance from Towson University, Towson, MD

JoAnn Lawrence

OFFICE MANAGER

JoAnn has worked in administrative roles for over 18 years. She is passionate about health and well-being. In her free time, she has studied acupressure, integrative bodywork, reiki, herbalism, and health coaching.

When she is not working or studying, she enjoys reading health-related books or magazines, riding her bike to the beach for a walk, playing table tennis, and visiting with family.

Alyssa Lueck

JoAnn Lawrence

CLINICAL ASSISTANT

Alyssa is from Greenville, North Carolina. She graduated from Pitt Community College with an Associate's of Science in Criminal Justice Technology and General Education. She is currently pursuing her Bachelor of Science in Psychology with an emphasis in Forensic Science and hopes to continue on to a Master's in Forensic Science.

For fun she enjoys visiting new beaches and having new experiences. She also enjoys taking walks with her husband and their three dogs, Hades, Junji, and Arya. Her other hobbies include reading, video games, and watching movies.

Tatyana Hawkins

CLINICAL ASSISTANT

Tatyana is a clinical medical assistant and has worked as a caregiver for 4 years. She is a native San Diegan and graduated from a CMA program at U.S. Colleges of Health and Human Services. She is interested in helping others improve their health and well-being.

For fun, Tatyana enjoys visiting the beach, traveling, and expressing her creativity through interior design.

SABRINA BANKS

Tatyana Hawkins

CLINICAL ASSISTANT

Sabrina is a certified nurse assistant and phlebotomist. She's worked in the field of medicine for 6 years and has always had a special interest in holistic health. Sabrina is currently working on her biology degree. Besides going to school and working at East West Integrative Oncology, she works at a local winery.

When Sabrina is not working, she can be found walking through street markets with friends or binge watching Netflix with her family and cat, Buttons.