Today we’d like to introduce you to Dr. Shivani Amin.
Hi Dr. Amin, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
I have always had a strong passion to help people look and feel their best! Growing up in a traditional Indian family, whenever I was ill as a child my grandparents would immediately give me some Indian herb to heal my ailments. Funny thing is… they always worked!
I was deeply inspired by these ancient healing methods and after becoming a family medicine physician began integrating them into my practice. I specialize in functional medicine and help my patients achieve a unified mind-body-spirit connection as a pathway to optimal health and wellbeing! This past year, with the pandemic stress, anxiety, and depression were all on the rise! I started my podcast called “Well Balanced 360” to help people feel more calm, empowered, and joyful!
I have been lucky enough to study and follow many spiritual teachers along with my medical studies. My hope is to take these teachings; help others feel the joy that I have experienced in my life these past few years! My podcast touches on these teachings and I have a book coming out later this year that will do the same, so be on the lookout for it 🙂
I’m sure you wouldn’t say it’s been obstacle free, but so far would you say the journey have been a fairly smooth road?
I have definitely hit many roadblocks, challenges and upsets along the way. Medical school is no walk in the park! You are constantly studying and applying the information needed into daily life. I have lost patients I was close to and that took a toll on my mind, body and spirit. Not to mention after obtaining my medical degree, I decided to change paths for a little bit and express my creative side by starting a podcast and my own business. This was not well accepted by many, even some of my own medical colleagues, family members, and friends. If something is important to you, I feel it’s important to cut out the noise of others and keep going! I am a true believer that the universe always has your back. It may not seem like it at times, but when I reflect back on all my challenges and detours, they were all BLESSINGS in disguise!
Keep sharing your story, you never know who you are inspiring or who may be able to help you along your journey!
Great, so let’s talk business. Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
I am a functional medicine physician with a passion to help others achieve optimal health and wellbeing! I work as a medical director of a yoga spa called “Sweathory” here in Los Angeles. We teach the importance of yoga and mindfulness at the studio. I host a podcast called “Well Balanced 360” which covers topics on spirituality, plant medicine, self-improvement, and wellness!
I have a new community medicine group launching soon for young women with anxiety & stress to feel calm, empowered, and more energetically aligned!
I have also been more in touch with my creative side this past year and will hopefully have a fashion line out early next year!
Contact Info:
- Email:Â [email protected]
- Website:Â www.drshivaniamin.com
- Instagram:Â @drshivaniamin
- Facebook:Â facebook.com/drshivaniamin
