Your Cancer Care Team

Harumi Nishida is a Doctor of Psychology who specializes in treating trauma, stress and grief. She provides dedicated psycho-oncology care at the El Camino Health Cancer Center.

Dr. Nishida uses evidence-based strategies to help people enhance their mental well-being, which can also positively impact their physical health. She works to provide care that supports the physical, emotional, cognitive and spiritual aspects of each patient.

Dr. Nishida collaborates with patients to reassess their values, life goals and strategies for managing their current situations. She explains, “While life’s challenges can threaten our sense of self, they can also lead us to new opportunities. I view my role as a facilitator — helping patients tap into their inner resources, recognize their strengths and create new paths forward.”

Dr. Nishida appreciates El Camino Health’s patient-centered environment and is aligned with its integrative approach to healthcare.

Dr. Nishida is fluent in both English and Japanese.

Outside of work, Dr. Nishida enjoys music, movies, good food and the companionship of animals. She has a passion for outdoor adventures, such as hiking, biking and traveling. She also enjoys visiting hot springs, where she feels she can truly unwind and connect with the world around her.

Hope Porcia, MSW, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker who works with patients who are undergoing cancer treatment. She offers direct support to patients and connects them to resources that can help them manage their cancer care.

With more than 16 years of experience at El Camino Health, Hope appreciates the opportunity to serve her community. She explains, “I enjoy meeting and engaging with lots of different people and supporting them throughout their cancer journeys.”

Outside of work, Hope enjoys spending time with family, traveling and enjoying the outdoors.

Kimia Mohammadi, MSW, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker at the El Camino Health Cancer Center.

Kimia strives to connect with her patients on a personal level, so they feel comfortable and safe. Once that trust is built, she connects them to the resources they need and supports them in their healthcare journeys. She explains, “I enjoy building rapport with my patients and listening to their stories.”

Since she was a child, Kimia knew she wanted to help people. After losing her grandmother to cancer, she was drawn to to help others fighting the same disease.

Kimia is fluent in both English and Farsi (Persian).

Outside of work, Kimia is a singer and dancer. She’s been dancing since she was 4 years old (traditional Persian dancing and competitive hip hop). She has appeared on a popular Persian singing competition and has sung with many Persian artists. Kimia also enjoys spending time with her dog, Meelo. Fun fact: Kimia was born at El Camino Health.

Nicole Gunnare, MS, RD, CSO, CNSC, is a registered dietitian who is board certified in oncology nutrition and is a Certified Nutrition Support Clinician. She provides specialized nutrition education and support for cancer patients as well as their families, friends and caregivers.

Nicole takes time to listen to each patient's unique experience, so she can provide nutrition options and interventions that best suit their needs. She partners with patients to create goals and an overall nutrition plan. For some patients, Nicole also manages tube feeding and parenteral (intravenous) nutrition.

She explains, “I enjoy working one-on-one with patients to help them manage their cancer- or treatment-related symptoms and guide them through any issues they’re having.”

As a child, Nicole’s grandmother taught her about the importance of nutrition. This ignited her passion to teach others about using food to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Nicole joined the El Camino Health team in 2022. She appreciates the collaborative environment within the El Camino Health Cancer Center and the emphasis placed on providing excellent patient care.

Outside of work, Nicole enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, dancing and being outdoors.