About Us
Dr. Shiva Lalezar, Founder and Medical Director
Dr. Shiva Lalezar has been practicing Functional and Holistic Medicine in Los Angeles for the past twenty years. She is an expert in using IV Glutathione, IV Chelation, and IV Nutrients to treat chronic and complex conditions.
She founded the Health and Vitality Center in 2009 to bring the highest quality treatments to her patients, who often require advanced specialty diagnostic testing to uncover the root cause of their illness.
Many of her new patients have suffered for years without having an in-depth investigation into the root cause of their illness.
Education and Certifications
- 2009-Present: Founder and Medical Director of Health and Vitality Center
- 2005-2008: Whitaker Wellness Institute, One of 6 physicians treating Complex Chronic Diseases
- 2002-2005: Urgent Care and Family Medicine at Kaiser Permanente
- 2002-2003: Master’s Program in Spiritual Psychology
- 1999-2002: Residency in Family Medicine at Medical College of Wisconsin, high honors
- 1995-1999: Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) at Western University of Health Sciences, high honors
- 1991-1994: Bachelor’s degree in Biology at UCLA, high honors
- Certified in Chelation Therapy by the American College for Advancement in Medicine
- Certified in Functional Medicine by Institute for Functional Medicine
- Completing a fellowship in Anti-Aging Medicine through the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine
- Certified in fundamentals and clinical applications of IV nutritional therapy by the International IV Nutritional Therapy for Professionals
- Certified in Hypnotherapy, and Reiki
Memberships
- The American College for Advancement in Medicine
- The Institute for Functional Medicine
- The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine
Directories:
License Numbers:
OSTEOPATHIC MEDICAL BOARD OF CALIFORNIA: 20A8026
NPI: 1912079542
Shiva Lalezar, D.O.
Approach to Care
Dr. Shiva Lalezar applies the 4 R’s of Functional Medicine:
Remove: Detoxification and Chelation Therapy
Replace: IV Vitamin and Glutathione Therapy
Reinoculate: Resetting the healthy gut bacteria
Repair: Optimization of all organs
About Our Clinic
At the Health and Vitality Center, we are committed to helping you invigorate, revitalize and transform your health by identifying and resolving the root causes of your illness. We run a thorough Functional Medicine protocol incorporating the best conventional diagnostic methods and a variety of specialty testing that identifies hidden causes of your symptoms. Our investigation is not limited to scientific, genetic, and lifestyle matters; your emotional, mental, and spiritual health is also highly considered.
