Today we’d like to introduce you to Reshma Patel.
Hi Reshma, 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?
The traditional training I received in PA school was not enough to help my patients heal their bodies and get the root cause of their medical issues. I was only treating symptoms and practicing “sick care.” I knew there was a better way. That’s what started my journey into Integrative Medicine in 2014. I took courses in functional nutrition, lifestyle modifications, and natural supplements. These new tools, combined with the knowledge I gained in PA school, allowed me to combine medicine into one practice – integrative medicine. I used these new tools to reverse my Hashimotos’ Thyroiditis and have never needed to be on medication.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
My patients are so savvy and for the most part, are actively looking for holistic practitioners. The challenge is to make Integrative Medicine more mainstream and make it available for everyone.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about Ananda Integrative Medicine?
Reshma Patel, PA-C, MMS, is a Physician Assistant who combines conventional Western medicine with an integrative, functional, and holistic approach to wellness at Ananda Integrative Medicine in Los Angeles, CA. Reshma’s goal is to provide highly personalized care to enhance every aspect of a patient’s wellness.
Reshma earned her Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences at the University of California, Irvine. She went on to complete a Physician Assistant (PA) Master of Medical Science (MMS) at Saint Louis University in St. Louis, Missouri. She is certified in Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy by Women’s Hormone Network, a Functional Nutrition Coach by MindBodyGreen, trained in genetic testing, analysis, and personalizing diet by Nutrition Genome, and is a GX Sciences Trained Provider by GX Sciences.
Reshma has spent over 25+ years delivering traditional Western medicine in the setting of Family Medicine, Urgent Care, and Emergency Medicine. She believes that the path to true health lies not in treating or masking symptoms, but through identifying and healing the root cause of health conditions. Her approach to medicine helps patients harness their natural healing ability to optimize body function and overall wellness. Reshma empowers her patients to understand their wellness and explore alternative healthcare options for a truly customized experience.
What was your favorite childhood memory?
I remember as a child, my parents and grandparents would always try natural remedies when we were sick. Tumeric milk, honey, and other herbs. I didn’t realize til I was much older that these remedies passed down from generation to generation had their roots in Ayurvedic medicine.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.anandaintegrativemedicine.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/integrative_pa/
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reshma-patel-pa-c-mms-00b61763/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@integrativepaanandaintegra9060
- Other: https://www.pinterest.com/reshma0815/
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