MEET DR. MINAL VAZIRANI

Minal Vazirani, MD is triple board certified in Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, and Integrative Medicine, making her uniquely qualified to treat anyone from infants to adults from an integrative and holistic medicine perspective. Dr. Vazirani is also a Certified Yoga Teacher and Reiki Master, and has further training in Ayurvedic Medicine, Meditation, Functional Medicine, and Clinical Homeopathy.

Dr. V is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Rutgers-NJMS, has been published in peer reviewed journals, and is a highly sought after speaker both locally and nationally. Dr. V is the recipient of numerous awards, including the Humanism in Medicine Award, Most Compassionate Doctor Award, America’s Top Pediatrician Award, the I Love My Doctor Award, and the NJ’s Favorite Kids’ Doc Award.

After completing her medical training and working in Manhattan, Hoboken, and other areas in North Jersey, Dr. V worked at Atlantic Health, and then moved to Barnabas Health to serve as their Medical Director of Integrative Medicine at the Ambulatory Care Center (ACC) for a number of years. Then, to better serve her patients in the most comprehensive and holistic way possible, Dr. V launched her own integrative medicine private practice.

Dr. V sees patients in her private practice at the Barnabas Health Ambulatory Care Center once a week and the remainder of the week in Warren, NJ.

MEET FRANCINE LEYVA

Francine is a Holistic Nutritionist who graduated with Culinary Arts training. She is a trained Nutritionist-Dietitian who chose a path-less-taken in her profession. She underwent clinical, community, and food service training with wonderful mentors where she honed her skills in patient communication, nutritional assessment, food preparation and clinical administrative work.

She enjoys learning new things and exploring possibilities which is why she came to join a reputable company that taught her vigorously to be an efficient HIPAA-compliant Virtual Medical Assistant. Francine is more than ready to assist patients of the Functional Ayurveda™ MD Family with compassion, empathy, and kindness.

During her free time, you will find her enjoying the company of her dogs and cats. She loves traveling and exploring culture, food, and meeting new people.

MEET SARAH INGRAM

Virtual Assistant, Integrative Health & Wellness Associates

With a background in holistic healing and a deep respect for integrative wellness, I support Dr. Vazirani’s practice as a Virtual Assistant. My role includes patient communications, scheduling, and ensuring the smooth coordination of care so patients can focus on their healing journey. With a strong foundation in both administrative and wellness spaces, I bring a calm, detail-oriented, and compassionate presence to the team.

In addition to my work at IHWA, I am also a licensed massage therapist and certified Ayurvedic Health Counselor and am very familiar with Functional Medicine concepts, and am committed to supporting families through practical assistance, empathy, and understanding. I am grateful to be a part of the Functional Ayurveda™ MD family, as we focus on getting to the root cause of health concerns with a truly unique integrative approach, combining the best aspects of medicine from around the world.