I’m Awais, certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner.
About 13 years ago, I began to experience a strange myriad of digestive issues and muscle spasms. I was soon diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Irritable Bowel Disease. Over the next few years, I saw over 30 doctors, a process that cost me thousands in medical debt with no major change in symptoms. I eventually decided to take health into my hands by enrolling in various programs to pursue a rigorous study of Functional Medicine. Alongside these trainings, I dove into a study of Ayurveda, an ancestral form of healing that holds so many keys to wellness. Here, I discovered my own roots and my grandfather’s renowned work in Ayurvedic Herbalism.
Through the combination of Functional Medicine and Ayurveda, I noticed dramatic improvements in my digestion and energy, in a matter of weeks. Soon enough, I went from surviving to thriving. Today, my mission is to share my unique approach to empower those that are suffering and like me are unsatisfied with conventional medicine.
I have found that the biggest problem with conventional medicine is that most doctors are focused on treating symptoms. In contrast, functional medicine focuses on discovering the root cause(s) of your symptoms. In other words, your symptoms are not the problem, but the result of the problem. My personal experience showed me that dealing with symptoms turns into an endless game of whack a mole.
Thus, The Functional medicine approach focuses on advanced lab testing to get to the root cause(s) of your health complaints. Through testing we are able to discover healing opportunities in your gut, hormone, and detoxification systems. Often times when we have been dealing with chronic symptoms for a while, we end up developing a whole host of underlying causes. Functional Medicine, used effectively, allows us to develop customized protocols that address these causes in a careful and intentional manner.
Ayurveda is the oldest system of medicine in the world. It comes from the sanksrit word ‘ayus’ meaning life and ‘veda’ which means truth. At its core Ayurveda is about liberating your health so that you can live your truth in mind, body, and spirit.
I have found Ayurveda particularly helpful in creating an individualized approach. Ayurveda explains that each person has a unique Dosha or constitution that affects everything from digestion to emotions. This health science provides detailed guidance for each unique dosha that many of my clients have found to be an absolutely invaluable tool for reclaiming their health and living with vitality.
Awais has forever changed the way that I think about my body. I’ve lost 22 pounds, and my bloating and gas has completely disappeared. Apparently, I had a bunch of parasites living in me that were creating a lot of my symptoms (gross!). Awais’s methodical and thoughtful approach has truly restored me back to health. I have since been able to put a lot more energy and focus into my design business!
Julia, 36
When it came to my health, Awais was a true detective in figuring out the confusing root causes of my digestive challenges. If your curious about functional medicine, definitely reach out to Awais. You won’t regret it!
Charlotte, 37
I had suffered with GERD and gastric issues for so many years, I had almost begun to accept it as a normal part of life. I feel like Awais is the first practitioner that truly listened to me. Within 2 weeks of working with him, I began to feel better. Now after 4 months, I’m practically symptom free and lost 8 pounds in the process. I feel so blessed to have found this gifted healer.
Amy, 42