I was raised
in a close-knit family in New Jersey and attended
medical school in India – a country known
for its long history and rich tradition in ayurvedic
and herbal treatments. I did my residency in Family
Medicine at Wayne State University in Detroit,
Michigan. I have a loving husband and two beautiful
children. We share a love of traveling and the
outdoors and have visited numerous places and
seen different cultures.
I began my medical career with goals of promoting
wellness in my patients, educating them regarding
their health, and treating their underlying problems
- not just managing their symptoms. During the
third year of my residency program, I took a one
month elective course in Complementary and Alternative
Medicine where I had a chance to work with medical
doctors practicing alternative care. This
was my first insight into this unique way of healing
- a holistic approach in which the whole body
heals from within resulting in long lasting health
and wellness. It opened up my world to vast new
possibilities and provided me with a new direction
in my career.
Since then I have continued to learn, grow, and
achieve my goals. I have attended numerous educational
seminars, trained with experienced integrative
medicine doctors, and continue to stay updated
in new advances in this field through journals,
conferences, and various other sources. I am also
a member of AAFP (American Academy of Family Practice)
and ACAM (American College for the Advancement
of Medicine). |
