About Dr Maxa

I am a practicing Internal Medicine physician with well over 15 years of clinical experience in multiple healthcare settings.

My professional journey reflects a curiosity for both modern and traditional approaches to healing. I spent years pursuing bench research, learning about scientific methods and data analysis while also being fascinated about historical  traditional methods of healing with  herbal medicine. 

As life has it, my path brought me face to face with Traditional Chinese Medicine after more than a decade of practicing Internal Medicine as a hospitalist.

It was an instant hit, but not an immediate understanding, as it did take some effort learning to reframe diagnosing through TCM pattern- based lens.  

My unique approach addresses health concerns in a more holistic way, while taking into consideration modern standard of care.and latest medical research available. 

Services Provided

I am excited to integrate Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine into my Internal Medicine practice.

This holistic approach can compliment conventional treatments and can offer a more gentle solution to various health concerns. By combining these methods of evaluation and treatment with modern medicine, I can offer my patients a range of key benefits, including improved pain management, reduced stress, and enhanced overall wellness, thereby promoting a more natural addition to the standard of care modern practice.

Internal Medicine

I am bringing to my practice over 15 years of internal medicine in multiple medical settings. I have extensive experience in hospital medicine and post acute care.

Acupuncture

I am also licensed in TCM methods of diagnosis and treatment. I offer acupuncture to address multiple conditions including pain, stress, anxiety, insomnia, digestive disorders, and headaches, among many others.

Herbal medicine is my passion. I am very happy to offer this service in my clinic as a support for many common conditions. My focus is both TCM herbal medicine as well as Western Herbalism.

Herbal Medicine

FAQs

What are some of the conditions treated?

1. Internal Medicine

• Diagnose and treat adult medical conditions (heart, lungs, blood pressure, diabetes, thyroid, kidneys, infections, etc.)

• Provide preventive care: standard of care for internal medicine, primary care practice

• Coordinate care as needed

2. Acupuncture

•Pain: back, neck, joint pain, headaches/migraines, muscle tension, some nerve-related pain. .

•Functional problems: IBS, chronic nausea, tension headaches etc.

•Stress-related conditions: anxiety, insomnia, fatigue, tension, some mood symptoms.

•Women’s health: menstrual pain, PMS, some menopausal symptoms.

•Supportive care: recovery from injuries or surgery, adjunct treatment for chronic conditions.

3. Herbal medicine:

•Functional digestive issues: symptoms commonly found in such conditions as IBS, mild reflux, bloating, constipation or loose stools etc. 

•Mild anxiety, stress, and sleep issues

•Menstrual and menopausal symptom support.

•metabolic problems in combination with nutritional support (e.g., borderline blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar) as adjuncts to lifestyle and/or medications.

•Immune support frequent mild infections