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).