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 SHARYN GALINDO

Sharyn Galindo, NBC-HWC, began her studies in yoga, breath, and meditation back in the 1990s. She has spent much time back and forth to India and Thailand to further her studies, often with her family in tow. Sharyn is a National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC) and a graduate of the Functional Medicine Coaching Academy. She holds a certificate as a Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist. She is a certified Search Inside Yourself Instructor, a program that began at Google, which combines Mindfulness, Neuroscience, and Emotional Intelligence.

Sharyn brings decades of experience in wellness, ancient wisdom (Yoga, Buddhism, Ayurveda, Meditation, Mindfulness) and modern knowledge (positive psychology, eat well, sleep, exercise, cultivate good relationships) to her coaching in a cohesive approach to wellness. She views coaching as a true alliance, where each person is unique, and your agenda is the only agenda. The partnership leads to lasting lifestyle behavior change, uncovering your best self. She infuses a compassionate presence along with humor and focus into each session, so you feel seen and heard. She believes that only through a balanced mind and body can one begin to truly flourish.

MEET KAREN RIDER

Karen Rider, NBC-HWC, has been in the health and wellness field for over twenty years. She is a National Board Certified Health Coach (NBC-HWC) as well as a Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach and Certified Ayurveda Wellness Counselor. Additionally, she is an E-RYT® 500 Certified Yoga Instructor and Meditation Instructor. Her long-time passion has been to guide and help people discover their innate ability to heal and live a life of good health, well-being and joy through a holistic health approach.

Karen learned through her yoga and meditation teachings that there is no “one size fits all.” We are all uniquely different and need to have our health and wellbeing looked at on a more personal level, and for this reason she was drawn to Ayurveda and the principles of our unique constitutions. She learned how to customize her diet and lifestyle for her individual “Dosha” and it made a great impact on her digestion and energy. She also learned to utilize the tools of yoga, meditation and breath techniques to feel more grounded and centered. Ayurveda’s focus on prevention of disease was very impactful as well.

Karen furthered her studies by becoming certified in Functional Medicine Health Coaching. She is grateful to have had the opportunity to learn both Ayurvedic and Functional Medicine and share these practices that address the “whole” person to not only heal, but to sustain lasting change. She truly enjoys guiding people to feel empowered to make lifestyle changes and create an optimal life of vitality and wellness. She will be your guide and support you to discover your innate gifts to heal and live your best life!

MEET LILIANA BUSSIN

Lilly joined Integrative Health & Wellness Associates in Dec 2021. Lilly coaches patients on how to create a healthy lifestyle and make healthy choices to lead a thriving life. Her motto is, “It all has to do with a lifestyle designed for your unique body and developing healthy habits.” During your sessions, Lilly will inspire your hope and imagination and instill a love of learning. Her mission is to encourage the concept of “You are what you eat” in the minds of all – especially children and families.

Lilly is a National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC) and graduate from Institute of Functional Medicine & Institute of Integrative Medicine.  She has met extensive training and education requirements, thereby demonstrating command of the coaching competencies that serve as the field’s national standards. Additionally, NBC-HWCs adhere to ethical guidelines as part of the National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching’s drive to advance the health & wellness coaching industry.  Lilly has an education in various coaching methods for transformation and growth. She has learned how to take a holistic approach to manage and create a lifestyle that works for the individual. When Lilly is not in the medical practice, she teaches healthy nutrition, cooking classes, yoga and meditation skills to children in various schools across Union County, NJ.  In addition to her two BAs in Communication and Spanish from Rutgers University, Lilly has worked for three leading corporate consumer products companies in New Jersey for 15+ years. With her extensive corporate experience, Lilly coaches many patients on how to balance work and play with a healthy approach.

As a mother, Lilly understands the vital importance of health for you and your family. She has two children and is managing multiple food allergies in her household. Because of these restrictions, she has mastered a new way to cook and enjoy food, becoming the “allergy-friendly guru” at her practice.  Lilly is familiar with over 100 dietary theories from around the globe, and she specializes in dairy-free and allergy-friendly living. She gained an in-depth education while studying with some of the world’s leading experts in the health and wellness industry.  She believes that it is vital to look at every aspect of our lives that contribute to our overall sense of nourishment and happiness. Environmental stressors also play a crucial role in our daily lives. It is essential to nourish our mind and spirit while we feed our bodies. When “primary foods” like relationships, careers, and spirituality are balanced, what you consume becomes secondary. Lilly will support you to create a healthy life that works best for you.