our team

Our Team

Dr. Charles Pereyra MD

Dr. Charles Pereyra is the founder and CEO of Springs Rejuvenation, a holistic, regenerative therapy center. He is a board certified anti-aging and regenerative medicine specialist with over 10 years of experience in the field. Dr. Charles Pereyra has dedicated his life to helping others look and feel their best, and he has pioneered many effective regenerative therapies to help treat and prevent injuries and disease. Dr. Charles’s mission is to create access to therapies traditionally reserved for the ultra-wealthy, celebrities, and athletes.

  • Undergraduate Degree from Cornell University
  • St Georges University
  • Residency at New York Presbyterian
  • Emergency medicine specialist
  • Affiliated with multiple hospitals

Dr. Emil Hodzovic MD

Dr Emil Hodzovic is a medical doctor, trained in the UK as an anesthesiologist and has spent time working in ER whilst also gaining experience in aesthetic medicine. In 2015 he left full time training to start his entrepreneurial journey starting both a coaching business and supplement company, both of which continue to be successful to this day. His journey to advance human health beyond the realms of conventional medicine eventually brought him to Springs Rejuvenation. Here, he is overseeing the clinical experience for our patients while making sure the rest of the business is supporting our ‘patient first’ philosophy.

  • MBBCh Medicine from Cardiff University
  • BSc Sports & Exercise Science from University of Wales, Cardiff.
  • Previous practice in aesthetics, anesthesiology, emergency medicine and pre-hospital

Dr. Celine Thum, MD

Medical Director (MIA)

Dr. Celine Thum is a board-certified emergency physician with expertise in clinical ultrasound, music therapy, sports medicine, and regenerative medicine. With over a decade of experience, she has led on-site medical care for professional combat sports and motorsports globally. A former nationally ranked badminton player and concert violinist, her athletic and artistic background influences her medical approach. Dr. Thum prioritizes patient-specific goals and believes in the transformative potential of regenerative medicine to help patients lead functional and purposeful lives.

Dr. Stephanie Lauw, MD

Medical Director (LA)

Medical School: SUNY Downstate

Residency: Harbor UCLA Medical Center

Undergraduate: UCLA, MCDB major with a minor in biomedical research

Venus Transplant Preceptorship Training: Completed in September 2024

Clinic Location: Los Angeles (LA)

About: Dr. Lauw combines her expertise and passion to provide comprehensive and personalized care, ensuring exceptional patient outcomes. She is also our lead FUE transplant doctor who helps with training.

Dr. Ryan DeVivo, MD (LA)

Doctor of Medicine from Western University of Health Sciences

Residency: LA County – Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

Fellowship: None

Clinic Location: Los Angeles (LA)

About: Dr. DeVivo has a strong background in medical education, EMS research, and innovation. He has worked extensively with the LA County EMS Agency and is involved in quality improvement, protocol development, and forward-thinking healthcare initiatives, including projects with SpaceX and regenerative medicine.

Dr. Alysia Bedgood, MD (ATX)

Education: The University of Texas at Austin and The University of Texas Health Science Center Houston

Fellowship: Primary Care Sports Medicine

Clinic Location: Austin (ATX)

About: A South Austin native, Dr. Bedgood has worked with Rice University athletes and was one of the first primary care sports medicine physicians at UT Orthopedics in Houston. She served as Head Team Physician for Houston Baptist University and was part of the Memorial Hermann IRONMAN Sports Medicine Institute’s concussion team. She is passionate about helping patients of all levels achieve their goals through personalized, high-quality care.

Dr. Matt Holden, MD (ATX)

Medical School: LSU School of Medicine

Fellowship: None

Clinic Location: Austin (ATX)

About: Now at Springs Rejuvenation, Dr. Holden specializes in anti-aging and regenerative medicine, including ED, joint treatments, and hair restoration. Previously, he served as ED Director at Charity Hospital in Lafayette and has over 20 years of experience in wound care and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. A family man who enjoys reading, golf, fishing, and bird hunting, Dr. Holden is dedicated to helping patients live longer, healthier lives through holistic care.

Dr. Elizabeth Hall, MD (LA)

Medical School: Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio

Residency: New York Presbyterian–Brooklyn Methodist Hospital

Fellowship: Emergency Ultrasound and Global Health at the University of Pennsylvania

Clinic Location: Los Angeles (LA)

About: Dr. Hall has led global health initiatives and ultrasound programs in Eastern Africa and lectures internationally. She currently resides in sunny Los Angeles and is passionate about helping her patients live healthy, pain-free lives.

Dr. Maria Garelick, MD (NYC)

Medical School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Residency: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Emergency Medicine

Fellowship: None

Clinic Location: New York City (NYC)

About: Specializes in the art of aesthetic medicine, with extensive experience in anti-aging treatments. An Art History major in college, she now focuses on aesthetic/wellness medicine. A passionate cook and foodie, she also enjoys wine, and performance/stunt driving events.

Dr. Danish Ahmad MD

With over a decade of medical experience, I am a triple-board certified physician in Emergency Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, and Internal Medicine. Currently, I serve as an Associate Medical Director at Sollis Health. Before joining Sollis Health, I was entrenched in the academic and clinical environment at Mt. Sinai Hospital as an Assistant Professor, where I combined clinical practice with academic responsibilities, nurturing the next generation of Emergency Medicine and Critical Care physicians. My role has allowed me to significantly contribute to personalized healthcare, providing immediate and tailored treatments that align with our mission of excellence in patient outcomes. I have also participated as a national and international speaker on crucial topics like COVID-19, bleeding emergencies and airway management, further demonstrating my dedication to advancing medical knowledge and practice.

Dr. Vicki Goldhill MD

Dr. Goldhill has been board-certified in Emergency Medicine for over twenty-five years. She has also completed an Orthopaedic Research fellowship, two years of surgical training, Medical Review Officer Certification, as well as instructor status for Advanced Trauma Life Support. She is an active member of NYC Medical Reserve Corp. She spent the majority of her career as a night attending physician at a cardiac/stroke/trauma center, with a clinical, administrative and teaching position. The last ten years she segued into Corporate, Occupational, and Preventive Medicine, which she enjoys due to the opportunity to spend time individualizing patient care. She is a gym/yoga devotee, an ardent reader, a proud mother of two, as well as a diehard Packers/Knicks fan.

  • Tufts/Columbia Universities
  • Cornell Medical College
  • Fellowship at Hospital for Special Surgery/NYH
  • Residencies at St. Luke’s-Roosevelt and UNC-Chapel Hill

Dr.Osagie

Dr. Ajala Osagie is a dedicated, board-certified emergency medicine physician who prides herself on providing patient-centered care. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Biological Science from Rutgers University and went on to receive her Medical Degree from The New Jersey Medical School. Dr. Osagie completed her emergency medicine residency at SUNY Downstate in central Brooklyn, NY.

For over a decade, she has thrived in the fast-paced environment of the emergency room, delivering high-quality critical care to some of the sickest patients. Drawing from her extensive experience in the ER, Dr. Osagie has transitioned into wellness medicine, aiming to make a broader impact on her patients’ health beyond the confines of the emergency room.

In her personal time, she enjoys traveling, hiking, and spending quality moments with her family.

Dr. Andrew Hall's MD

Dr. Hall believes in multifaceted, patient-centered care. He is passionate about using his profession and skills to impart a lasting, positive impact on others, and he also lives out the wellness approach that he teaches to his patients. He strives to develop collaborative partnerships with his patients through effective communication and education, personalized goal-setting and encouragement, and patient empowerment.