About my professional experience and how I can help you...
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I am a Doctor of Naturopathy (ND), Integrated Health Practitioner, and Women's Health Specialist with over 17 years of clinical experience in holistic health, naturopathic medicine, and mind-body therapies. My mission is to empower and support individuals on their health journey, providing a clear, evidence-based roadmap tailored to their unique needs.
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I completed my MSc in Psychology (Conversion) at Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, and a BSc (Hons) in Health Sciences: Naturopathic Medicine from the University of Westminster, one of the UK's leading institutions in integrative health. In addition, I have undertaken extensive postgraduate training in Women's Health, Transformational Coaching, Herbal Medicine, Ayurvedic Medicine, Yoga Therapy, Functional Nutrition, Emotional Freedom Therapy (EFT), Hydrotherapy (according to Kneipp), Aromatherapy, Reflexology, and Lymphatic Drainage Therapy. This diverse expertise allows me to provide a truly comprehensive and personalised approach to well-being.
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My Approach
My work integrates Naturopathic Medicine, Functional Nutrition, Ayurveda, Herbal Medicine, Yoga Therapy, and Transformational Coaching, bridging the gap between science and holistic healing. I believe that achieving optimal health requires a balance between physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being, and I provide the tools to help you achieve this in a way that is effective, enjoyable, and sustainable.
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Specialised Expertise in Women's Health
I have completed advanced training in fertility, pregnancy, perimenopause, and menstrual cycle health, including:
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The Mother’s Journey Pregnancy & Postnatal Yoga Teacher Training
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Peristeam Hydrotherapy & Womb Health Certification
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Menstrual Cycle Awareness & Red Tent Facilitation
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The Woman’s Quest with Alexandra Pope (Red School)
Through these specialisations, I offer tailored programs for fertility, pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and hormonal balance, using naturopathy, yoga therapy, and evidence-based holistic medicine.
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How I Can Support You
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Personalised health programs integrating functional nutrition, herbal medicine, and mind-body therapies.
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Holistic women’s health support, including fertility enhancement, menstrual cycle awareness, and perimenopause care.
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Yoga therapy and breathwork for nervous system regulation, emotional resilience, and physical well-being.
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Transformational coaching to help you create lasting lifestyle changes and reclaim your vitality.
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I am deeply committed to guiding and supporting you at every stage of your health journey, empowering you to take control of your well-being with clarity, confidence, and joy.
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Qualifications, training, workshops, personal and professional development...
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Naturopathic Medicine & Integrative Medicine (Professional Qualifications):
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MSc Psychology (conv.) - Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge UK​​ (2023-2024-Merit)
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BSc (Hons) Health Sciences: Naturopathic Medicine (ND) - University of Westminster, London UK (2007-2010 - 2:1)
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Sacred Depths Transformational Coaching with Joanna Lindenbaum at Applied Depth Institute, USA (2022-2023)
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Sacred Rhythms and Archetypes with Joanna Lindenbaum at Applied Depth Institute, USA (2023)
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Master Herbalist - School of Natural Medicine, Norfolk-UK with Bonny Casel (2020-ongoing)
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Hydrotherapy According to Kneipp Diploma - Freunde der Sebastian-Kneipp-Schule, Bad Wörishofen, Germany with Dr. German M. Schleinkofer (2010)
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Iridology Certificate - University of Westminster with Marian Baartz (2009-2010)
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Bach Flower Therapy Certificate - Dr Edward Bach Foundation, England (2012)
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IPTI - Foundation Certificate Complementary Health Studies (Herbal Medicine I, II, III; Principles of Chinese Medicine, Introduction to Ayurvedic Medicine & Baby Massage) -City Lit College with Gail Farrow, Moe Casey and Lucy Cooper (2006)
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Naturopathic Medicine & Integrative Medicine (Workshops and CPDs):
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Common gallbladder conditions found in IBS patients and natural solutions (London, 2025)
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Pain - Inflammation and Autoimmunity: The GI link (London, 2025)
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Weight loss in Clinical Practice (London, 2025)
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Evaluating the Stress Response & HPA Axis Dysfunction (London, 2025)
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The Naturopathic Oncology Series (London, 2025)
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Emergency First aid at Work (College of Naturopathic Medicine-London, 2024)
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GI Biomarkers - Navigating Gastrointestinal Assessment and Function (London, 2023)
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Supporting Thyroid Health (London, 2023)
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The Gut Skin Connection (London, 2023)
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The Silva Ultramind System Training (2020)
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Leon Chaitow clinic observations (Marylebone Health Centre- London, 2009-2010)
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Brian Isbell clinic observation (University of Westminster Polyclinic London, 2007-2010)
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Irving Boxer Clinical Tut or at the University of Westminster (University of Westminster Polyclinic London, 2007-2010)
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Building Biology Course (Environmental Stress, EMF & Health and Healthy Home Environments) at The Light Centre, London with Roy Riggs (London, 2011)
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Environmental Stress and the Harmony of Healthy Living with Christian Kyriacou and Others at the University of Westminster (London, 2010)
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Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) level I & II University of Westminster (University of Westminster Polyclinic London, 2008-2009)
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Women's Health (Professional Qualifications):
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The Mother's Journey Pregnancy and Postnatal Yoga Teacher Training (Diploma), with Carolyn Cowan (2012-2013)
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The Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy - Self Care Training by Hillary Lewin; Wonersh, Surrey-UK (2018)
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Peristeam Hydrotherapy Facilitator Certification by the Peristeam Hydrotherapy Institute (2018)
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Peristeam Herbalist by the Peristeam Hydrotherapy Institute (2018)
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Red Tent Facilitator with DeAnna Lam​ ( Red Tent Academy) (2021)
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Advanced Red Tent Academy with DeAnna Lam (Red Tent Academy) (2021)
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Womb Academy with DeAnna Lam (Red Tent Academy) (2021)
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Women's Health and Hormones Summit: specialised training for Naturopathic Physicians help by ANP, London, (2022)
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Cacao Ceremony for Circle Leaders with Dia Cacao Amor (2024)
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Women's Health (Workshops and CPDs):
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Mastering Fertility Awareness: A workshop focused on charting your menstrual cycle and its link with overall health with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack (2021)
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Yoga and the Pelvic-floor: A Workshop for Women with Leslie Howard - Triyoga London, UK (2021)
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​Peristeam Hydrotherapy and Trauma: Reset and Repair Earlier Experiences - workshop with Kimberley Johnson and Kelly Garza - California, USA (2021)
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Red Moon and Purple Moon (Menopause) - Menstrual Cycle Courses with DeAnna Lam​, at Red Tent Academy (2020)
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Menstrual Cycle Awareness Course with Red School (2018-2019)
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The Woman's Quest with Alexandra Pope (2019-2010)
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Fertility Awareness 101 and the Vital Sign with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack (2018)
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Post-Natal care: Revival, Reclaim, Restore, Nourish Her course with Layla B (2018)
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Natural Fertility Foundation Course with Elisabeth Willett (2012)
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Post Graduation workshop: Nutrition, pre-pregnancy, birth and beyond (The Royal Society of Medicine-London, 2010)
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Yoga & Ayurveda:​​
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Classic Hatha Yoga Teacher (Diploma) - at Kaivalyadhama Institute of Yoga (The Oldest Scientific Yoga Research Institute in the World) - with Guru P. Divya Ji, Shilpa Joshi, Dr. Praseeda Menon, Yogacharya Sandhya Dixit, Lee Majewski, Dr N. Ganesh Rao, Dr R. S. Bhogal, Dr. Sharadchandra Bhalekar, and Dr. Santosh Pandey (200hrs plus Teacher Training; 2023)
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Yoga Therapy Elective Lectures Certificate Course: Principles of Yoga Therapy with Dr Ganesh Rao, Applied Yoga Therapy (General Application) and Applied Yoga Therapy (Female Health: Menstrual Cycle, PCOD, Pregnancy and Labour) with Dr Bhalekar at Kaivalyadhama Institute of Yoga (2023)
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Principles and Practices of Ayurvedic Medicine for Yoga Teachers, with Kaivalyadhama Institute of Yoga, India (2023)
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Five Elements by Swami Nitya, with Kaivalyadhama Institute of Yoga, India (2023)
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Hatha Yoga of Swami Chrandas' Ashtanga Yoga by GS Sahay, with Kaivalyadhama Institute of Yoga, India (2023)
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Ayurvedic Wellness and Beauty Therapy (Diploma) - Kerala Ayurveda Academy-India, Aluva-Kerala (2016)
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Kundalini Yoga Teacher (Diploma) as taught by Yogi Bhajan with Guru Dharam, 200hrs (2011-2012)
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I-SKY Diploma in Yoga Teacher 220hrs- (2012)
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Post-Graduation in Yoga Therapy - Kundalini Yoga Medicine Faculty & Yoga Life Studio, Netherlands and Sweden with Guru Dharam (2010-2011)
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Yoga & Ayurveda (Continuum Professional Development):
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Practices of Perfection - Siddha Dhyana Immersion with Guru Dharam (London, 2025)
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The Satvic Movement 21 Days Yogic Living and Static Food Challenge with Radhika Gupta, India (2023)
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Classic Hatha Yoga Mentoring 1:1 with Ami Kothari (Kaivalyadhama Institute of Yoga Senior teacher) : weekly personalised Yoga (contact Ami Kothari at amimkothari@gmail.com) - Mumbai, India, online (2020-2021)
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Weekly Kundalini yoga Cave practice with Guru Dharam at Dream Hive, New York (2020-2021)
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Weekly Satsangs- Bhakti Yoga with Radha Govinda Das and Kishori Yogini Devi Das at School of Bhakti, London UK (2021)
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Daily Yoga Practice with Kaivalyadhama Institute of Yoga, online, Mumbai, India (2020-ongoing)
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Vipassana Meditation Course -10 days (as taught by S.N. Goenka) at Dhamma Dipa Centre, Herefordshire, UK (2019)
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Ayurvedic online training and workshops with Dr. Vasant Lad at the Ayurvedic Institute, Albuquerque-USA (2016-ongoing)
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Home Panchakarma with Dr. Vasant Lad at the Ayurvedic Institute, USA (self-care personal course) (2020)
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Inner Engineering course (2013) and live workshops in London with Sadhguru (2014 and 2015)
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Raj Yoga Meditation course at Inner Space Cambridge (2013)
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- Therapeutic Bodywork and Wellbeing:
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Neal's Yard Holistic Facial - NYR in Covent Garden-London (2013)
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Therapeutic/Remedial Massage/MET - University of Westminster (2010)
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ITEC Aromatherapy Diploma - City & Islington College, England with Chaika Holste & Micha Christman (2006-2007)
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ITEC Indian Head Massage Diploma - City &Islington College with Micha Christmann (2006-2007)
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ITEC Holistic Massage/Swedish Massage Diploma - City &Islington College with Chaika Holste (2006-2007)
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ITEC Reflexology Diploma - City and Islington College with Diana Pallotta (2006-2007)
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ITEC On-Site Massage/Chair Massage Diploma - City and Islington College with Diana Pallotta (2006-2007)
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ITEC Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage Diploma -City and Islington College with Chaika Holste (2006-2007)
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ITEC Anatomy and Physiology Diploma - City and Islington College with Chaika Holste (2006-2007)
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ITEC Complementary Therapy Diploma -City and Islington College (2006-2007)
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ITEC Diet and Nutrition Therapy for Complementary Therapists Diploma- City and Islington College with Chaika Holste (2006-2007)
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Advanced Massage Techniques Certificate (MFR, STR and NMT)- City and Islington College with Chaika Holste (2007)
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Personal Development
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​Law degree - Universidade Mackenzie, São Paulo, Brazil (1999-2002 & 2005-2006 ) My legal education provides me with valuable skills that enhance my ability to offer thoughtful and effective support during our clinical sessions, ensuring personalized and comprehensive care.
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- Business
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Anglia Ruskin University CPD Diploma Course: Start a New Enterprise (2024), Cambridge-UK
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Monica Shah: Workshops in Business Coaching and Development (2023-2024)
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Virtual Bootcamp and business coaching with Jeanine Blackwell (2019-2020)
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The Time of Your Life and RPM Coaching with Tony Robbins (2018)
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The Life-book Life Management Coaching with John and Missy Butcher (2018)
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Entrepreneurship, Wake-up Productive, Marketing Start-up and Digital U coaching with Eben Pagan (2018)​
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I am a Registered Naturopathic Physician with The Association of Naturopathic Practitioners (ANP) and with The General Naturopathic Council. I am registered with the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC), the UK register for Complementary Therapists. I am a member and insured by The Complementary Therapist Association (CThA) as an Integrative Medicine Practitioner and I am registered as an Experienced Yoga Teacher and Therapist with Yoga Alliance.
I also hold a certificate in Emergency First Aid at work (regularly updated) and an enhanced DBS registration.
In 2020 I was awarded the Cambridge Prestige Awards 2020 for the Best Health and Wellness Practice of the Year, in recognition of all dedication and care given to clients.
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My Journey to Vita Shakti...
My extensive exploration and study of integrative fields in healthy sciences, combining ancient wisdom with modern medicine, has been the cornerstone of my journey to self-discovery and healing. As a practitioner and through my own personal experiences, I have come to understand the immense power of the mind in promoting health and healing, while also recognizing its potential to hinder progress.
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As a woman, I have encountered and struggled with the effects of hormonal changes on my mental and physical health, as well as my fertility. However, by embracing healthy practices such as diet, yoga, and Ayurveda, I was able to transform my entire being through simple changes in lifestyle, breathing patterns and awareness.
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The challenges and blessings of motherhood further enhanced my understanding and application of the wisdom shared by my teachers, enabling me to turn difficulties into opportunities for growth and development.
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My journey has instilled in me the importance of continuous learning and openness to change, be it in my personal or professional development. Through this, I have learned to listen to my inner light, nurture and care for myself, and most importantly, serve others with all my heart.
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My passion lies in supporting and guiding others in their own paths to self-discovery and healing, enabling them to achieve holistic health and wellbeing. I consider it a privilege to serve my patients and help them attain optimal health and wellbeing in all aspects of their lives, be it physical, mental, or spiritual.




