Founder and Owner of Nourish Medicine

Functional Medicine, Integrative Medicine

Alejandra Carrasco, M.D. is a board certified physician who practices functional and integrative medicine. She is a certified practitioner by the Institute of Functional Medicine, as well as by the American Board of Integrative and Holistic Medicine.

Dr. Alex is also the author of the #1 Bestselling book, “Bloom: 7 Steps to Reclaim Your Health, Cultivate Your Desires, and Reignite Your Spark”.

She opened her private practice, Nourish Medicine, in 2012 where she provides compassionate and collaborative medical care that blends the best of conventional medicine with an integrative functional medicine approach.

Dr. Alex’s goal is to find the root causes of issues, not to mask their symptoms temporarily. Proven, natural therapies are always considered first, with standard conventional therapies available when needed.

Family Health & Wellness Clinic

Integrative Family Health Specialist

April Bullock founded the Family Health & Wellness Clinic in 2018. After nearly 20 years of serving the Austin community as a midwife, April identified the need for a truly holistic family practice to serve her midwifery clients as their families grew.

With a commitment to lifelong learning and continued growth of health care knowledge, she returned to the university for her second and third degrees as a Registered Nurse then Family Nurse Practitioner.

With decades of using homeopathy and herbal medicine in women’s health care, April is skilled at integrating western medicine & pharmaceuticals into health & wellness plans.

April is offering both swab and antibody covid testing.

Integrative Medicine Physician 

Founder of the Austin Wellness Collaborative

Dr. Maltz was born and raised in Houston and is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin. She earned her MD and Master in Public Health from the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in Galveston. She completed her residency in Internal and Preventive Medicine at UTMB in 2011 and then a 2-year Integrative Medicine Fellowship at Stamford Hospital in Stamford, CT. Dr. Maltz has been trained in trigger point injections, meditation, spirituality, nutrition, mind-body therapies, botanicals and herbs via an intensive 1000-hour curriculum created by The University of Arizona Integrative Medicine Program founded by Dr. Andrew Weil. She completed a 300-hour Medical Acupuncture course through the State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate. From 2013-2015, she lived in Albuquerque, NM, working as an Assistant Professor at the University of New Mexico’s School of Medicine. Dr. Maltz is a member of the American College of Physicians and the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, for which she served on the Board of Directors from 2013 – 2015. Dr. Maltz’s specific interests include helping her patients improve their health through lifestyle interventions including, but not limited to, eastern medical practices, nutrition, botanicals, mind-body techniques and by decreasing environmental exposures.

She practices in downtown Austin at West Holistic Medicine and loves empowering her patients to heal. In her spare time, she enjoys connecting like-minded individuals, practicing yoga, hiking and dancing with friends.

Darshan Shah, MD, MBA, ABFM, ABIHM

Darshan Shah, MD, is a father, Ashtanga Yoga practitioner, entrepreneur, and Board Certified Family Physician who practices Integrative and Holistic Medicine in Austin, Texas.  Aside from being a diplomate of the American Board of Integrative and Holistic Medicine he is also certified in Mind-Body Medicine through the Center for Mind-Body Medicine.  While in residency training in Dallas, he began practicing Ashtanga Yoga at the T Boone Pickens YMCA, under the tutelage of his wife.  Very quickly, he noticed how this helped him reduce his background anxiety level and improve his response to emotional and physical stress.  This catalyzed exploration into nonpharmacological treatment for conditions like anxiety, depression and stress.  Darshan has since found a very effective, evidence-based model through the Center for Mind-Body Medicine (CMBM) and shares the techniques he has learned in one-on-one, and group settings. In his personal life, the Mind-Body Skills he has developed have significantly improved his ability to be present and enjoy life, with the side effect of keeping him more healthy and happy. He believes that stress is the most important risk factor for chronic disease that we can do something about in our lives, and developing skills to reduce stress is the most important medicine we can give ourselves today.

In his private practice, Whole Health Austin, Darshan teaches patients Mind-Body Medicine techniques that increase their self-awareness and improve their response to stress.  Much of the joy he derives from his practice comes from empowering people to realize, for themselves, the beautiful innate capacity of the human body to heal and be whole.

Creativity is another important aspect of his practice style.  At times, he facilitates healing using nonpharmacologic approaches such as Low Level Light Therapy using the BioFlex Laser System.  Other times, he employs supplements, herbs, and bio-identical hormone replacement therapy.  Though dietary and lifestyle changes are a mainstay of Dr. Shah’s practice, he does not shy away from technologically advanced treatments.  For example, he provides physiologic insulin infusion treatments for those with Type I and Type II Diabetes that help rapidly restore sensitivity to insulin.  Ultimately, the path chosen is patient directed and physician guided, integrating emotional, spiritual, and physical healing modalities.

Often overlooked, cultivating community is fundamental in eliminating isolation–isolation being a large contributor to stress and maladaptive behaviors.  Along these lines, Darshan collaborates with his wife, Priya Jhawar, who runs Ashtanga Yoga Austin, to create a community focused around self-awareness, wellbeing and resilience.  He also co-chairs Integrative Providers of Austin, a group that brings together physicians who are practicing Integrative and Holistic Medicine in the local area.

Lastly, with respect to his entrepreneurial adventures, Darshan is privileged to be involved in some very enjoyable ventures that align with his ideas on wellness, including the climbing gym Austin Bouldering Project (austinboulderingproject.com) and the Functional Energy Bar company, Crafted Energy (www.craftedenergy.com).

Owner/Medical Director @ Integrative and Precision Medicine PLLC

Integrative and Precision Medicine with a focus on Longevity and Performance

Dr Harding graduated from SUNY at Stony Brook with a B.S. in Pharamcology. He then attended Osteopathic Medical School at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. He went on to complete a 4 year Emergency Medicine Residency at Leigh Valley Hospital in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

In his late thirties, after desiring better health and knowledge of optimizing health, he completed a Fellowship in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona under Dr. Andrew Weil. He further studied Functional Medicine through the Institute of Functional Medicine, Peptide Certification through A4M, Age Management Medicine through Cenegenics, and Genetics/Epigenetics through the Apeiron Academy.

Dr. Harding has developed an obsession with longevity and health optimization. He utilizes peptides for improving body composition, cognitive performance, sleep, and repair of injuries. Hormone optimization and Lifestyle Medicine plays an integral part of his medical practice. He founded Integrative and Precision Medicine PLLC that provides Medical Services to Men and Women looking to increase vitality and slow the aging process in Austin, Texas.

Juli is a Family Physician by trade and an Unbreakable Single Mom by passion.

She is the founder of Unbreakable Moms – an online business empowering single mothers to take control of their lives.

During her struggles with PCOS, she discovered the healing powers of nutrition and of the mind.

This led to her study of Integrative Medicine through the AIHM fellowship and opening a concierge DPC practice (julimd.com)

But there was still a big problem.

Her patients didn’t have the skills to take care of themselves, even with an integrative approach.

After her own battle as a full-time single mother raising her infant during residency, (www.unbreakable.mom/residency) she discovered something beautiful.

You cannot change your external circumstances.

But you can change from within.

Juli unleashed her superpowers of self first, responsibility, growth mindset among many others.

And became UNBREAKABLE.

Now Juli shares those skills with other Unbreakable Moms. 👊

UnbreakAbility goes beyond resilience.

To be UnbreakAble is to maintain equanimity and THRIVE even in the face of adversity.

Juli has a goal to inspire 1M single mothers to unleash their UnbreakAbility.

Read more at www.unbreakable.mom/residency

Dr. Shelly Sethi is a double board certified family physician who provides integrative and functional medicine to people who are looking for clarity and root-cause resolution of their chronic health issues or to people who want to optimize their body and brain to live to their full potential.

She provides a step-by-step system that is customized for your unique health condition. Her program reverse engineers your health goals by understanding your genetic potential and focuses on recovery from stress exposure. This results in more energy, a clear mind, and an optimized body and spirit which improves your relationships, impact, and lifestyle.

She is a national speaker in the field of Integrative Medicine and a #1 best selling author of “Built to Thrive. Overcome Chronic Illness, Fatigue and Hormonal Imbalance and Get Your Energy and Vitality Back Without Medication or Surgery.”

She is the Founder of Dr. Shelly Sethi Personalized Medicine and has a special interest in botanical medicine and culinary medicine.

Additionally, she teaches culinary medicine workshops and mind-body seminars in Austin. She helps her patients achieve health by focusing on nutrition science, sleep physiology, stress management, exercise physiology, connection to community and spiritual practices to minimize the risk of chronic disease onset, while simultaneously improving healthspan.

She enjoys the practice of yoga and has studied various methods of meditation for over twenty years.

Integrative Medicine & Primary Care

Dr. Pichardo is Board Certified in Internal Medicine.  She is originally from the Dominican Republic and earned her medical degree (MD) from the Universidad Iberoamericana of Santo Domingo. She completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Louisiana State University in Lafayette, Louisiana.

She is a member of the American College of Physicians, the Texas Medical Association,the Hispanic Physicians Association of Austin, the Academy of Integrative Medicine and the Association for size diversity and Health.

She has been a mentor for the National Hispanic Health Foundation and has a passion in helping the hispanic community here in Austin. She completed a fellowship in Integrative Medicine in 2019; she graduated with honors and completed over 1000 hours of additional training.

Dr. Pichardo enjoys spending her free time with her family, going out for hikes in nature with their rescued dog. She enjoys yoga and meditation which are part of her daily routine. She also loves traveling, learning new cultures and creating long lasting experiences for herself and her family.

Dr. Gabriela Pichardo practices at Resilient Health Austin, a low-volume patient-focused practice. She is passionate about helping people reach their health goals, and live their best lives.

Board Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner @ Alive and Well Austin

Jana specializes in biomedical treatment of autism, PANDAS/PANS, ADHD, gut health, and any chronic disease in pediatrics.

She is passionate about providing holistic healthcare to children with chronic maladies through an integrative and functional medical approach. She even co-wrote and published a book about it!:

“The Parent’s Roadmap to Autism: A Functional Medicine Approach”

Available in both paperback and Kindle edition.

When your child has been diagnosed with autism (ASD), finding an effective treatment can be a complicated journey filled with wrong turns and dead ends. In this first-of-its-kind guidebook, Emily Gutierrez and Jana Roso suggest an alternate route that can lead to substantial developmental gains for your autistic child.

https://www.amazon.com/Parents-Roadmap-Autism-Functional-Medicine-ebook/dp/B07MJ9V3RX

Integrative Primary Care

Crossover Health – Austin, TX

Dr. Jessica Chernetsky is originally from Chicago, IL. She is a graduate of Northeastern Illinois University, obtained her medical degree at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, TX, and completed her family medicine residency at the University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School.

Dr. Chernetsky is family medicine trained, is fluent in English and Russian, and is interested in preventive, functional, and integrative medicine. She is passionate about helping all to live a healthy lifestyle, inclusive of working on the mind-body connection to one’s health. Dr. Chernetsky believes good nutrition and fitness are of utmost importance to leading a healthy lifestyle and loves to help patients work on these aspects of their health, in parallel with other preventative care measures.

When she is not working, Dr. Chernetsky enjoys spending time with her family, cycling, dog training, exercising and leading a healthy lifestyle.

Linda L. Isaacs, M.D., received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Kentucky, graduating with High Distinction with a major in biochemistry. She received her medical degree from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, then completed a residency in Internal Medicine at the Department of Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center at New York University Medical School. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Dr. Isaacs worked with her colleague Nicholas J. Gonzalez, M.D., for more than twenty years, using a nutritional approach based on the work of William Donald Kelley, D.D.S., for treating patients diagnosed with cancer and other serious degenerative illnesses. After Dr. Gonzalez’ untimely death in July 2015, she continued with the work they shared, moving to Austin in 2019. The treatment involves diet, which varies from patient to patient and can range from almost exclusively vegetarian to one that is heavy in animal protein and fat; individualized nutritional supplement protocols, which for some patients include large doses of pancreatic enzymes; and procedures such as coffee enemas that help the body rid itself of metabolic wastes.

In 1999, Dr. Isaacs and Dr. Gonzalez completed a research study in patients diagnosed with pancreatic cancer: the results were published in the peer-reviewed journal Nutrition and Cancer, showing survival well beyond what is described in the medical literature. They also published a series of case reports in the peer-reviewed journal Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine, and co-authored the book The Trophoblast and the Origins of Cancer. Dr. Isaacs wrote the article “Deciding to Pursue an Alternative Cancer Therapy” to help prospective patients sort through their options; it is available on her website at https://www.drlindai.com/pursuing_alt_ther.html.

To get in touch with Linda please use this link: https://www.drlindai.com/contact.html

Meg is the founder of Center for Collaborative Medicine.

Center for Collaborative Medicine was founded to provide high quality functional/integrative medical care in Texas by practitioners with prescriptive authority, without the “natural pill for every ill” or the “test everything” approach.

She uses her skills in organizing complex information to find the root causes for a variety of symptoms, evaluating causes rooted in hormonal and thyroid imbalances, poor digestion, decreased cellular membrane resiliency, impaired detoxification pathways, and poor lifestyle habits.

Her areas of expertise:

• Thyroid conditions (including prescription management)
• Unrelenting digestive symptoms (e.g. bloating)
• Fibromyalgia
• Mycotoxin-associated illness, including CIRS
• MCAS
• Health Optimization (e.g. Alzheimer’s prevention, heart disease risk reduction)

Megan is now available through ParsleyHealth.com. She still maintains her Center for Collaborative Medicine as a resource. Please see her site for a special sign up code for Parsley..

Integrative Pediatric Rheumatologist

Dr. Saimun Singla is board-certified in general pediatrics and pediatric rheumatology. She opened her practice called Rheum to Grow in Houston this past summer and extends her services to children/adolescents from Austin and surrounding areas (telemedicine or in-person).

Her services include integrative pediatric rheumatology consults as well as general integrative care for kids with chronic conditions. She is also happy to provide consults to patients that have established pediatric rheumatology care elsewhere, and only want integrative aspects addressed.

Her practice makes every effort to expedite consults, especially for new pediatric rheumatology consults. Currently, she has same-week availability.

Website: www.rheumtogrowtx.com

Shefaly Ravula, PA-C is the founder of Precision Metabolic Health, a virtual telehealth practice that uses a culinary medicine toolkit for digestive and metabolic health optimization.

With a background in conventional gastroenterology as well as experience as a cooking instructor and kitchen coach, Shefaly intertwined the two to create Precision Metabolic Health, where she helps guide patients in a medical and nutrition philosophy that is an intersection of lifestyle medicine, functional medicine, preventive medicine, and the burgeoning field of nutrigenomics.

The foundation of empowering people to take control of their health is “food as medicine” and so she simultaneously launched the Food-as-Medicine Academy, a virtual cooking academy teaching nutrition WITH cooking — and learning to apply it in the kitchen.

Precision Metabolic has various service options for all states in the USA and globally, as we are a virtual practice.

Website: https://precisionmetabolichealth.com/
Food-as-Medicine Academy: https://course.shefskitchen.com/

More about Shefaly

Shefaly Ravula has been a board-certified physician associate for about 25 years. She graduated from the University of Texas in Austin in 1997 and graduated from the UT Southwestern Physician Assistant Graduate Program in 1999. After several initial years of working in Seattle in inpatient care, she and her husband moved to Austin and she began working in conventional inpatient and outpatient gastroenterology. It was around this time, especially after a significant family health scare, that she began taking a deep dive into nutrition courses and this started a lifelong journey into nutrition education.

During a hiatus from medical practice while raising her small children, she also began teaching cooking classes in Austin. She ultimately became a food writer, food-as-medicine instructor, and kitchen coach for patients. During this time she continued expanding her nutrition knowledge by attending nutrition conferences for medical providers, taking CME courses, and beginning the Institute of Functional Medicine certification process. Shefaly continued working in GI addressing gut health, IBS, inflammatory bowel disease, GERD and other gastrointestinal issues, using her nutrition knowledge base, up until the pandemic began when she decided to pursue her true passion of integrative and lifestyle medicine. She worked in a conventional practice as a nutritionist and functional medicine provider for 2 years, primarily working with metabolic dysfunction, hormone imbalances, heart disease, insulin resistance, obesity and IBS patients in this unique position in that practice.

Ultimately she decided to open Precision Metabolic Health (PMH), a virtual telehealth functional nutrition and lifestyle medicine micropractice, which at its core uses a culinary medicine toolkit for digestive and metabolic health optimization. At PMH, she helps guide patients in a medical philosophy that is an intersection of lifestyle medicine, functional medicine, prevention medicine, and the burgeoning field of nutrigenomics. The foundation of it all is “food as medicine” and she simultaneously launched the Food-as-Medicine Academy, a virtual cooking academy teaching nutrition alongside cooking and learning to apply it in the kitchen.