Dr. R. Michelle Koolaee, DO, FACR

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✨University of Pennsylvania trained
💚 Board-Certified Rheumatologist
🌸 Direct Care Rheumatology
🌿 Mother of 3 👧 ❤️👦 ❤️👧

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Grateful for the opportunity to speak at the Health & Wellness Summit for the National Latina Business Women Association...
04/12/2026

Grateful for the opportunity to speak at the Health & Wellness Summit for the National Latina Business Women Association (NLBWA). I had the privilege of sharing insights on Rethinking Rheumatology Care
For Women: Recognizing Early Signs of Inflammation. What a group of inspiring and driven women, who asked thoughtful questions about health.



New blog post! One common question I hear from patients is: “Should we recheck my labs?” It’s a fair question—especiall...
04/07/2026

New blog post! One common question I hear from patients is: “Should we recheck my labs?” It’s a fair question—especially if you’re dealing with a chronic condition or not feeling your best. But here’s the truth: more lab testing isn’t always better care.

Yesterday I gave a lecture for the internal medicine residents at Huntington Hospital and discussed: Recognize the diffe...
04/01/2026

Yesterday I gave a lecture for the internal medicine residents at Huntington Hospital and discussed: Recognize the different ways to categorize joint pain, distinguishing between inflammatory and non-inflammatory pain, and how to determine when rheumatology consultation is indicated

New blog post! Your body releases cortisol in response to stress. But when stress is ongoing—or your routine is disrupte...
03/31/2026

New blog post! Your body releases cortisol in response to stress. But when stress is ongoing—or your routine is disrupted like it is during travel—your cortisol rhythm gets thrown off. Instead of helping, it starts to work against you, and inflammation can increase.

03/19/2026

You have one body. Taking care of it isn’t just medication. It’s:

• Getting outside regularly
• Sunlight on your skin
• Fresh air, not recycled air
• Noticing something real (trees, water, sky)
• Letting your system slow down

New blog post! Supplements often do not have good clinical research behind them, but creatine is one of the exceptions. ...
03/17/2026

New blog post! Supplements often do not have good clinical research behind them, but creatine is one of the exceptions.

03/12/2026

Your health success is about consistency, not perfection.

03/09/2026

A BIG thank you to my amazing cheer team who came out to support me at the 2026 LA Marathon today!

Proud of this body that has carried three kids—and allowed me to run 14 of these races.

Always believe in yourself.

03/05/2026

Check out the latest blog on my website to learn about the ITIS diet, which is my favorite anti-inflammatory diet to recommend.

This blog is loaded with practical information you can bring up at your next rheumatology appointment.

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800 Fairmount Avenue Suite 210
Pasadena, CA
91105

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5am
Tuesday 8am - 5am
Wednesday 8am - 5am
Thursday 8am - 5am
Friday 8am - 5am
Saturday 8am - 5am
Sunday 8am - 5am

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