The Functional Ayurveda MD™

BOARD-CERTIFIED PHYSICIAN
INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE
INTERNAL MEDICINE
& PEDIATRICS

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Where Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Medicine

Welcome to Integrative Health & Wellness Associates (IHWA). IHWA is led by Medical Doctor Minal Vazirani M.D. (a.k.a. the Functional Ayurveda MD™) who is triple board-certified in Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, and Integrative Medicine.

Her unique approach integrates the best of Modern Medicine with cutting edge Functional Medicine and the Ancient Wisdom of Ayurveda to help you achieve optimal health.

MEET MINAL VAZIRANI MD

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). Then, to better serve her patients in the most comprehensive and holistic way possible, Dr. V launched her own integrative medicine private practice.

Dr. Minal Vazirani, Functional Ayurveda Medical Specialist

Qualifications

  • Undergraduate Studies – The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) – BS, Magna Cum Laude

  • Medical School – Rutgers – New Jersey Medical School (NJMS) – MD

  • Residency – Banner Good Samaritan Combined Internal Medicine – Pediatrics Residency (Med-Peds)

  • Integrative Medicine Training – AMSA Global Medicine, University of Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine, AHMA, AIHM, ABOIM, and too many others to list

  • Ayurvedic Medicine Training – University of Connecticut, University of Pune Tilak Ayurvedic Medical College, The Ayurvedic Institute, NAMA, AAPNA, AVP

  • Functional Medicine Training – Institute for Functional Medicine, A4M

  • Yoga Teacher Training – Therapeutic Yoga Teacher

  • Reiki Training – Usui Reiki Master

American Board of Physician Specialties: DIPLOMATE
The Institute for Functional Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine. Certification Matters!
RWJ Barnabas Health: Rutgers Health
The American Board of Pediatrics: Diplomate

DR. V’S APPROACH

Dr. V’s open-minded approach, combined with her keen insight, helps you to restore balance by working to get to the root cause of your health concerns.

Dr. V works with you to identify patterns of dysfunction and empower you to return to your personal best, custom-tailoring a personalized Functional Ayurveda MD™ wellness plan that works for you.

CONDITIONS TREATED

Conditions Commonly Treated from a Root Cause Perspective with Integrative, Functional, & Ayurvedic Medicine

  • ADHD
  • Fatigue
  • Allergies/ Food Sensitivities
  • Anxiety
  • Asthma
  • Autoimmune Disease/Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Celiac Disease
  • Diabetes/ Pre-Diabetes
  • Eczema
  • Fertility and Pre-Conception Care
  • Fibromyalgia
  • GERD
  • Hashimoto’s
  • Hormone balancing
  • Hypercholesterolemia / Hyperlipidemia
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease/ Crohn Disease / Ulcerative Colitis
  • Insomnia
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Malabsorption
  • Menopause
  • Metabolic Syndrome/ Insulin Resistance
  • Migraine Headaches
  • Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity (NCGS)
  • Obesity
  • Osteoporosis
  • Pre-Menstrual Syndrome (PMS)
  • Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
  • Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)
  • Thyroid Disease (Hypo/ Hyper/ Autoimmune)

And many more… just ask!

TESTIMONIALS

I have known Dr Minal Vazirani for several years and would recommend her to my family and friends. She is an outstanding physician with profound knowledge of conventional and alternative medicine. She treated me for my chronic insomnia issues, using safe, natural and holistic approach with no side effects.

Thank You Dr Vazirani !

JT

Dr. V. is a warm and compassionate individual. She is well versed in several forms of medicine.

That is why I like her because she can see things from different angles. She is very wise for her years.

MMB

I highly recommend Dr. Vazirani. It was so refreshing to spend so much time with a doctor. She recommended a number of tests for me, and spent a significant amount of time going through all the results with me to review our next steps. She’s so knowledgeable and friendly.

Finally! A doctor who can help me feel healthier!

Joanna A.

What a night! My sister and I found your educational event about functional foods super informative. Your upbeat personality and can-do spirit was inspiring.

Thank you for being a part of our health journey and helping us navigate the benefits of functional foods.

Jenny T
DR VAZIRANI’S REVIEWS

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