Dr. Smith is a Practicing Physician, Coach and Healthcare consultant Working at the Intersection of Medicine and Mindfulness.

Dr. Smith applies the principles of coaching psychology to both his clinical work and ​coaching practice, working with clinicians, healthcare staff, ​medical leadership, patients and their families to improve communication, experience and outcomes for both patients and clinicians.

Dr. smith is ALSO Co-founder of Dakini Meditative, an Austin-based company created WITH THE AIM OF MAKING the practice of applied mindfulness ​accessible and practical. ​You can learn more at DakiniMeditative.com.

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.

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

Board-certified internal medicine physician @ AustinMDClinic.com

Dr. Roy is a board-certified internal medicine physician who combines integrative medicine with aesthetics. He has been practicing in Cedar Park, TX. for over 10 years. A member of the American Board of Internal Medicine, Institute of Functional Medicine, American Academy of Anti-aging Medicine, and International Peptide Society. He is associate faculty at Texas A&M and serves as the medical director of 2 nursing home facilities in Cedar Park.

History

After suffering a heart attack at the age of 41, Dr. Roy knew he needed to make life changes to prevent further disease and return to optimum health. He started researching health and longevity, and he found functional medicine to be the answer. Rather than treating the effects or symptoms of illness, functional medicine involves finding the root of the problem.  It focuses on preventing health issues through lifestyle modifications; including diet, exercise, sleep, nutrition, stress reduction, weight loss, spirituality, hormone optimization and detoxification.

While working in the hospital wards and rounding in the ICU and telemetry units, he realized how many patients were suffering from the effects of chronic diseases like diabetes, hypertension and coronary artery disease that could be better managed through an integrative approach. He is eager to work with patients on lifestyle improvements, diet and nutrition to restore others to optimal function, as he did with his own personal health.

“I am a physician who specializes in wellness, longevity, performance, and health optimization”Dr. Roy

Mission

“We believe in a patient centered approach to health and beauty. Here at AustinMD we utilize the latest anesthetic treatments and cutting edge science to diagnose and formulate a customized treatment plan for each individual.”

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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.

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.

Dr. Julie Reardon believes in a completely integrative model of medicine. She recognizes the complexity of health and addresses the underlying cause of her patient’s symptoms, taking into account the physical, spiritual, and lifestyle aspects of each patient’s unique situation.

After receiving a Magna Cum Laude degree in Psychology from Harvard University, she completed her medical training at The University of Connecticut School of Medicine. She is a Fellow of the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona, and has extensive functional medicine training and experience.

In addition to including the latest evidence-based treatments in her practice, Dr. Reardon has turned to traditional medicine while integrating ancient wisdom to offer her patients a completely holistic and personalized approach.

Learn more: laketravisintegrative.com

https://laketravisintegrative.com/get-started/

Family Medicine Physician, & Functional Medicine Practitioner

Owner of DirectMed by Dr. Katriny Ikbal

Dr. Katriny Ikbal is a board certified family physician with a passion for patient care. She is a graduate of UT-Austin with a B.S. in Nutrition, Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine, and UT Southwestern Austin Family Medicine Residency program. Dr. Ikbal is currently training with the Institute for Functional Medicine and plans to become certified in the near future.

Before founding DirectMed in 2015, Dr. Ikbal spent several years working in urgent care. This is where she realized the need for family medicine built around more meaningful patient/doctor relationships focusing on long term health through wellness and prevention. She is devoted to delivering the best and most affordable care possible and firmly believes that optimal care requires continuity with direct access. DirectMed takes care of many local businesses in addition to individuals, couples and families in the greater Austin, TX area.

DirectMed is truly a ‘family’ practice where each patient receives the time and attention they deserve. Neer Patel is Dr. Ikbal’s husband and Practice Manager responsible for business and integration of technology which helps strengthen its patient relationships.

Outside the office, Dr. Ikbal is heavily involved in the community. She enjoys spending time with her family and exploring the world through travel. Dr. Ikbal became a new mother in 2015 and delivered her second child in 2017. First-hand experience of parenthood has brought her a whole new appreciation of all the parents and children she cares for.

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

Marcella Madera, MD
Spine Fellowship and Faculty Instructorship, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Neurosurgery Residency, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine/Mayfield Clinic
Medical School, University of Oklahoma College of Medicine.

Dr. Madera is an expert in surgical treatment of conditions of the spine including degenerative spine disease, spine tumors, and degenerative deformity. Being fellowship trained under world-renowned spine surgeons at Johns Hopkins, Dr. Madera has expertise in all spinal approaches and techniques including both open and minimally invasive surgery (MIS), endoscopic spine surgery, and regenerative/stem cell procedures for spine disease. She is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.

She entered practice prepared to take care of all serious spine diseases, equipped to care for patients with back pain, leg pain, arm pain, and neck pain from any spinal condition. Yet in clinical practice, she soon felt that something was missing, as she saw many patients who could benefit from more than what conventional surgery offered. She traveled to Europe and domestically to learn cutting-edge endoscopic techniques and regenerative medicine. Additionally, she studied health and wellness including advanced energy medicine modalities, natural pain management, and holistic medicine as she deepened her own personal wellness practices.

As she grew, she focused on finding ways to make the pre- and post-surgical process easier on her patients. Austin Integrative Spine is the culmination of her training in conventional surgery, advanced, cutting-edge therapies, and a holistic, personal approach to every patient.

As an Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at University of Texas Dell Medical School, Dr. Madera is a leader in the spine community. Having authored several articles and textbook chapters, Dr. Madera continues to participate in the academic community as a member of AOSpine, North American Spine Society, the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, and Women in Neurosurgery.

Functional Medicine @ Madina Medicine

Let me paint you a picture. You develop symptoms or have a chronic disease and visit a physician. They see you very briefly, run some lab tests and prescribe some medications. But you don’t really have an answer of what’s wrong, or more importantly why! Maybe you were told it’s nothing to worry about or that you’re just getting older or that it’s all in your head. Maybe no one took the time to listen to you. You have a deep feeling that something is wrong and needs to be fixed. Sound familiar?

The picture I just painted is exactly how our healthcare system works right now for chronic disease. A lack of quality time with a physician, lack of personalized approach and an over emphasis on prescription medication without taking a holistic approach. I should know the conventional system, because I was trained in it. During my training, I was fortunate to witness the many positive aspects of our healthcare system when it comes to handling acute care, such as trauma, strokes, heart attacks etc. However, when it comes to chronic disease and symptoms that have a less obvious cause, our system does not have an approach that gets to the root of the issue.

That’s why I started this Functional Medicine practice. Functional Medicine takes a root cause approach rather than focusing on individual symptoms. It sees the individual as a whole, and determines how best to address the underlying physiologic disturbances that led to the development of disease processes and how best to re-balance the body. It includes aspects of diet, lifestyle, exercise, stress relief and sleep as well as more advanced testing. More and more people are waking up to the realization that the Functional Medicine model is the best approach for chronic disease.

Dr. Ronald Manzanero is a physician with over 30 years of experience in integrative medicine.

He is the co-founder of the Center for Collaborative Medicine (CCM), and the former co-founder of Modern Medicine and Modern Thyroid.

Dr. Manzanero graduated from the University of Texas Medical Branch in 1984 and completed his residency training in Family Medicine in 1990 at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center.

His interest in alternative holistic medicine began in his pre-med days in college.  Since becoming a medical doctor, Dr. Manzanero has spent many years studying nutrition, functional medicine, intravenous therapies, and completed a 4-year masters course in classical homeopathy.

Dr. Manzanero has shared his knowledge and wisdom with many successful local practitioners, instructing them on the art of practicing integrative medicine.

Areas of expertise:

Cardiometabolic conditions like Type 2 Diabetes, weight concerns, and high cholesterol

Thyroid conditions (hypothyroidism, Hashimoto’s, Grave’s Disease) or symptoms (fatigue, “brain fog”, insomnia, etc), including medical management.

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