SiriChand Khalsa MD, MS

Founder and Ceo, Vishuddha — Community and Media Platform for Female Physicians

Vishuddha · United States

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Most platforms for physicians tell them what to do. Vishuddha was built to give them a place to lead. Founded in 2010, Vishuddha is a community and media platform creating the infrastructure female physicians in integrative and lifestyle medicine never had. A space where their voices are amplified, their careers are sustainable, and their hard won clinical wisdom reaches the people who need it most. What makes Vishuddha different is how it was built. Not by a tech company or a marketing agency, but by a physician who leveraged her technology interest. 🔹 Platform and website design and development 🔹 Curriculum design and content creation 🔹 Food and lifestyle photography 🔹 Podcast production, Routes of Healing 🔹 Workshop design and facilitation, Healing the Healers 🔹 Membership community architecture, Embody Collective 🔹 Brand strategy and visual identity 🔹 Mentorship and leadership development for physician-founders The name Vishuddha comes from Sanskrit, the throat chakra, the…

Routes of Healing Podcast Host and Producer| Vishuddha Media

Vishuddha

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Medicine has no shortage of expertise. What it has been missing is honest conversation. Routes of Healing is a podcast exploring the intersection of science and soul, featuring stories of transformation from female leaders in integrative and lifestyle medicine. It is the conversation that happens when accomplished women in medicine finally have a space to speak without the constraints of academic language or institutional gatekeeping. Every episode is built around one question: what does healing actually look like when the healer is also human? 🔹 Hosted and produced independently through Vishuddha 🔹 Conversations at the intersection of integrative medicine, leadership, and lived experience 🔹 Created for female physicians and the communities they serve Because some of the most important knowledge in medicine has never made it out of the exam room. Routes of Healing is where it finally does.

Physician-Founder Coach: Helping Female Physicians Build What Comes Next

Chandrima · Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

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Most physician coaches teach you how to survive medicine differently. Chandrima was built to help you lead beyond it. Named for the Sanskrit word for moon, Chandrima is my private 1:1 coaching and brand building practice for female physicians ready to step into the next chapter of their careers. Whether you are navigating a transition, building something new, or simply trying to reconnect with why you chose medicine in the first place, this is a space built entirely around you. What makes Chandrima different is that I have walked every part of this path myself. I did not come to physician coaching from business school or a corporate career. I came from 30 years of clinical practice, from building a platform from scratch, from learning website design, media production, curriculum development, photography, and brand strategy because the tools female physicians needed simply did not exist. I bring all of that into every engagement. 🔹 Vision and mindset coaching 🔹 Personal brand developm…

Public Speaking

Siri Chand Khalsa, MD MS · United States

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Speaker and Guest Lecturer Integrative Medicine, Ayurveda, Culinary Medicine, Lifestyle Medicine, Women in Medicine Over two decades of clinical practice have taken me beyond the exam room and into the rooms where the conversation about medicine is being shaped. With approximately 20 lectures and speaking contributions across national conferences, academic institutions, and professional organizations, I have brought the principles of integrative and lifestyle medicine, Ayurveda, culinary medicine, and whole person healing to audiences of physicians, students, educators, and health professionals. Academic and Clinical Institutions 🔹 Yale Smilow Integrative Medicine Lecture Series 🔹 Stanford Division of Immunology and Rheumatology 🔹 University of Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine 🔹 Sonoran University of Health Sciences 🔹 One Medical National Conferences and Organizations 🔹 NAMA — National Ayurvedic Medical Association 🔹 APIM — American Pediatric Integrative Medicine 🔹 IM4U…

Lifestyle Medicine, Culinary Medicine Educator, Food Photographer and Plant-Based Chef

Siri Chand Khalsa, MD

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Long before Ayurveda became a wellness trend, I was cooking by its principles. Food has always been central to my practice of medicine. Not as a side interest or a lifestyle add-on, but as a genuine clinical tool. The idea that what we eat determines how we heal, how we age, and how we thrive is not new. It is ancient. And it is finally being recognized by the medical community as the evidence catches up to what healers have known for thousands of years. I started writing and photographing food because my patients kept asking me what I actually cooked. What began as a blog became a body of work spanning original recipes, instructional videos, curriculum development, and one of my most beloved projects, the Plant-Based Thanksgiving series, which drew hundreds of thousands of views and became a touchstone for physicians and families alike looking to bring whole food plant-based principles to one of America's most food-centered traditions. That series eventually grew into the Thanksliving…

Instructor: Ayurveda

Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute · Irvine, California, United States

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• Developed and delivered an evidence-informed curriculum on Ayurvedic principles within modern integrative medicine frameworks. • Guided health professionals in applying Ayurvedic concepts of rhythm, digestion, and longevity in patient care. • Collaborated with interdisciplinary faculty to integrate Ayurveda with nutrition, mindfulness, and lifestyle medicine.

Instructor: Nutrition, Culinary Medicine & Ayurveda

University of Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine · Tucson, Arizona Area

Integrative Medicine Educator | Guest Faculty at Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine | Advocate for Culinary Medicine At the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine, Dr. Siri Chand Khalsa played a pivotal role in shaping the future of healthcare by educating physicians on the essential role of nutrition. As a faculty contributor, she was instrumental in developing curricula that informed clinicians on the rich value of incorporating nutritional principles in a comprehensive picture. 🔹 Curriculum Development & Instruction – Dr. Khalsa has contributed to the 2 year fellowship program and the Integrative Health & Lifestyle Program (IHeLp), focusing on nutrition education. Her efforts ensure that emerging healthcare professionals understand and apply integrative nutrition principles in their practice.  🔹 Pioneering Culinary Medicine – Since 2008, she has enriched her lectures by incorporating food samples, providing experiential learning that emphasizes the practical applica…

Physician

One Medical · Phoenix, Arizona Area

National Lead of Integrative Medicine at One Medical | Champion of Holistic Primary Care In my role as the National Lead of Integrative Medicine at One Medical, I was responsible for integrating holistic health practices into our primary care model. This position required a combination of strategic vision and hands-on leadership to effectively merge conventional medical treatments with integrative therapies. Key responsibilities and achievements included: Program Development and Implementation: supporting the creation of programs that explored coaching, traditional medical approaches with evidence-based integrative therapies, aiming to enhance patient outcomes and overall well-being. Multidisciplinary Team Leadership: Collaborating closely with physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals, I facilitated the adoption of integrative practices across our clinics. This involved leading training sessions, workshops, and continuous education to ensure cohesive and informed care delive…

Medical Director

Hospice of the Valley · Pheonix

Medical Director at Hospice of the Valley | Integrating Holistic Therapies in Palliative Care As a Medical Director with Hospice of the Valley in Phoenix, Arizona, I led a multidisciplinary team dedicated to providing compassionate end-of-life care. In this role, I integrated holistic therapies with modern medicine, enhancing the quality of life for patients and their families. My responsibilities included developing patient-centered care plans, overseeing clinical staff, and implementing patient centered approaches within hospice and palliative medicine. This experience deepened my commitment to a comprehensive approach to healthcare, addressing the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients during their most vulnerable times. 

Staff Physician

Cigna

Provided primary care as physician staff replacement for physicians ill or away from their practice.