Our specialists are located in Santa Monica and Westwood.
Julie Wu, LCSW
Outpatient Therapist
UCLA Pain Management Center
Julie Wu, LCSW is originally from California. She graduated from the University of California, Davis with a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, and earned her Master of Social Work degree from the University of Southern California. She completed internships at the Community Substance Abuse Treatment Program, Community Mental Health Clinic and the Emergency Domestic Violence Shelter and is board licensed. Ms. Wu’s goal is to treat the whole patient by adressing each problem that contributes to their pain. She helps patients gain insight into their experience of pain, develop new coping skills to address both physical and emotional suffering associated with pain, increase funtionality and improve quality of life. She utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Seeking Safety modalities to design individualized treatment plans for her patients.
Irma Tan, DNP, MSN, FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
UCLA Pain Management Center
Irma Tan, DNP, MSN, NP-BC is originally from Tondo, Manila in the Philippines. She pursued a Master of Science in Nursing and a Doctor of Nursing Practice at Frontier Nursing University. Ms. Tan has been a registered nurse in California since 2000 and is a Nationally Certified Nurse Practitioner through the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. Her article, "End of Shift: Why I smile" was published on Nurse.com in October 2010 and November 2011. She is an active volunteer with Hope Force International and travels to areas affected by natural disasters to provide aid.
Tsione Holly, FNP, MSN, ANP-BC
Nurse Practitoner
Acute Pain Service
Ronald-Reagan UCLA Medical Center
Christoper G. Tatum, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Acute Pain Service
Ronald-Reagan UCLA Medical Center
Christopher G. Tatum, PA-C was born and raised in Los Angeles. He attended Brethren High School in Paramount, CA and graduated from Texas Southern University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a minor in Chemistry. He completed his Master of Science degree at Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science in the Master of Health Science PA Program. He enjoys reading, basketball and traveling.
