Prime Highlights:
Dr. Gowri Rocco’s sister, Padma, took her own life in 2001, leading Dr. Rocco to question conventional medicine and seek alternative healing methods.
After her sister’s death, Dr. Rocco founded Optimum Wellness & Longevity, focusing on integrative, regenerative, and functional medicine to treat both the body and soul.
Dr. Rocco’s approach earned her the nickname “Wellness Warrior,” as she digs deeper into patients’ lifestyles to address root causes of ailments, not just symptoms.
Key Background:
Dr. Gowri Rocco, founder of Optimum Wellness & Longevity in Corona, California, has channeled personal tragedy into a mission to redefine healthcare with a holistic approach. The catalyst for her transformation came in 2001, during her medical residency, when she received the heartbreaking news that her sister, Padma, had taken her own life. This devastating loss, compounded by Padma’s trauma from the September 11 attacks, led Dr. Rocco to question the limitations of conventional medicine and the system’s inability to address the deeper, emotional and mental health challenges experienced by many people.
The loss of her sister deeply impacted Dr. Rocco, shaking her faith in traditional medical practices. Despite the overwhelming grief, she chose to continue her residency and ultimately founded her practice, Optimum Wellness & Longevity. The experience became the driving force behind her commitment to integrative, regenerative, and functional medicine, which treats not only the symptoms but the root causes of illness by addressing the body, mind, and spirit.
Dr. Rocco’s clinic has earned her the title “Wellness Warrior” within her community, reflecting her passion for personalized, preventative healthcare. She emphasizes the importance of understanding a patient’s entire lifestyle, including diet, emotional health, and environmental factors. She advocates for self-care, particularly among women, highlighting a concerning trend in which many women prioritize their obligations over their own well-being. Dr. Rocco encourages her patients to take time for themselves, engage in regular physical activity, and incorporate supplements like K2, D3, Omega-3 oils, and DIM into their routines to support overall health.
Through her own personal journey of loss and healing, Dr. Rocco has found her true calling. Every day, she works to help her patients achieve optimal health, allowing them to grow “younger” and healthier in both body and spirit, just as she has done since her sister’s untimely death.
