EMILIE SCOTT, MD (Co-Owner/Co-Founder)
(Panel Closed to New Patients)
Emilie believes that the best health care comes from a meaningful partnership between her and her patients. She has found that direct primary care is a great way to facilitate this. She is originally from Orange County, Ca. She trained at the Mount Sinai Beth Israel Residency in Urban Family Medicine in New York, NY. She completed a fellowship in Integrative Medicine with Dr. Andrew Weil. She loves to teach and is an assistant professor at UCI, having won the teaching award in 2010. She enjoys spending time with her awesome husband (see below)and two children, surfing, and gardening.
JAMES GAOR, MD (Co-owner/co-founder)
(Panel Closed to New Patients)
James was born and raised in California, but ventured out to the East Coast to become board certified in Emergency Medicine after training at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Bronx, NY. He is a self-described technology geek and enjoys the thrill of finding simplicity within chaos. James feels that Direct Primary Care is leading healthcare into the 21st century. In his spare time, James wishes he has more spare time, to surf, travel, cook and eat real food, and spend time with his wife (see above) and 2 kids.
LAURI Seymour, MD
(Accepting New Patients)
Lauri joined our Halcyon Health family starting in May 2023. She joins us with extensive experience in primary care working at Edinger Medical Group and UC Irvine. She is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and completed her medical school and residency training at Medical College of Wisconsin. She enjoys spending her free time with family and has a passion for horses. Lauri believes that every patient deserves time to be heard and the Direct Primary Care model is designed to do just that.
TalHA Khan, MD
(Accepting New Patients)
Talha believes that truly excellent care requires both a cultivation of trust and connection between doctor and patient, and a deep commitment to science and lifelong learning, which he embodies in his unique practice as a primary care sports medicine physician.
Talha is dual board certified in family medicine and sports medicine. He is certified in musculoskeletal ultrasound (RMSK) by the Alliance for Physician Certification and Advancement. At Halcyon, he leads the sports medicine service line and keeps a panel of his own primary care patients.
His clinical interests include musculoskeletal ultrasound, regenerative medicine including PRP and other orthobiologics, science-based lifting, and the ever-important mind-body connection.
A native New Yorker, Talha spent his formative years and early career on the East Coast. Outside of work, you’ll find Talha surfing, reading, and cooking but most commonly, spending quality time with the people he loves.
Jodi Spangler, MD
(Accepting New Patients)
Jodi is a family medicine physician who believes healthcare should feel personal, unhurried, and grounded in what really matters. She sees true wellness as something that grows through relationship - with ourselves, each other, and the world around us.
She earned her medical degree from the University of Washington School of Medicine and completed her family medicine residency at Kaiser. She graduated with honors in Human Biology & Society from UCLA, where she was part of the Institute for Society & Genetics. Her work has ranged from disaster relief after earthquakes in Haiti and Nepal, to public speaking on wellness and ecology, to leading community projects that make people smile.
Originally from Southern California, Jodi is a mom of two who loves to surf, garden, tinker with her old van, play with her puppy, and find small adventures in everyday life. She believes health is deeply connected to place, purpose, and connection and approaches each patient partnership as a chance to learn, connect, and grow together.
Jay W. Lee, Md, MPH
(Accepting New Patients)
Jay joins Halcyon Health as a physician leader and patient advocate. A Stanford alum who earned his medical degree at USC and his Master of Public Health at Harvard, he is passionate about restoring the heart of family medicine: first-contact care that is continuous, comprehensive, and coordinated. He believes everyone deserves healthcare rooted in a trusted relationship with their personal physician. Jay has served as chief medical officer at nationally recognized community health centers, led practice transformation at a local vertically-integrated health system, and directed health policy and residency training at Long Beach Memorial. He is widely respected among his peers and deeply loved by his patients. We are honored and thrilled to have him at Halcyon Health.
JULIE STAPF
OFFICE MANAGER
Julie has worked in healthcare since 2012. Being a patient herself in the past, she has a deep appreciation for the value of having an advocate in the healthcare system. She truly enjoys being able to help people attain their best health. She is married with three beautiful children and spent many years of her childhood living in Australia. Julie played a pivotal role in establishing Halcyon Health in 2016, contributing her expertise and vision during its formative years. Her commitment to the mission of providing compassionate care has made her an incredibly valuable member of the team. Julie's kindness and loving demeanor resonate with both colleagues and patients, fostering a nurturing environment in which everyone feels supported. She advocates tirelessly for her patients, ensuring they receive the best possible care tailored to their individual needs. Her dedication exemplifies the core values of Halcyon Health and reinforces the organization's commitment to exceptional patient experiences.
Nancy Ponce
clinical medical assistant
Nancy joins the Halcyon Health team with over 20 years of clinical experience as a medical assistant. She has received formal recognition in her prior workplaces for being an invaluable medical assistant. Nancy understands the importance of creating trusting relationships with patients to be effective in providing the best healthcare possible. Nancy has a unique ability to connect with her patients, fostering an atmosphere of trust and comfort. Her gentle demeanor and empathetic approach make her an invaluable asset to the team. Patients at Halcyon particularly appreciate her knack for putting people at ease, especially those who experience anxiety about needles.
Marcia Arellanes
Medical assistant
Marcia joined Halcyon in 2025. With over 21 years of experience in the medical field, she brings a wealth of knowledge in patient care, administrative coordination, and office management. Having previously worked alongside Nancy and Julie, she already has strong relationships within our team. Her expertise in scheduling and patient support ensures our office runs efficiently while providing the highest level of care. Bilingual in Spanish and English, Marcia is dedicated to enhancing patient experiences and contributing to our commitment to excellence in healthcare.