Dr. Monisha Bhanote, MD, FCAP, ABOIM, is a renowned physician uniquely distinguished by her quintuple board certifications in integrative medicine, functional culinary medicine, cytopathology, and anatomic/clinical pathology. She is the visionary founder of WELLKULÅ, where ancient wisdom converges with contemporary mind-body science to forge pathways towards optimal health and longevity.
Holding dual degrees in Chemistry and Asian Studies, Dr. Bhanote’s rigorous academic and medical training includes a residency at NYU Winthrop University Hospital, with advanced fellowships in Cytopathology at Cornell, Breast, Bone, & Soft Tissue Cancer at the University of Rochester, and the prestigious Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine in Arizona. Augmenting her medical expertise, she has pursued extensive certifications in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, Plant-Based Nutrition, Culinary Medicine, Ayurveda, and Yoga, making her a Yoga Medicine Therapeutic Specialist dedicated to holistic health encompassing mind, body, and spirit.
Dr. Bhanote’s influence extends globally, with her transformative health paradigms featured in leading publications such as Shape, Reader’s Digest, and Martha Stewart Living, and on authoritative platforms including Healthline, Psych Central, and Medical News Today. A dynamic member of various clinical advisory boards, she leads wellness workshops and retreats worldwide, expanding the frontiers of understanding in holistic health and longevity.
As a best-selling author of “The Anatomy of Wellbeing,” Dr. Bhanote integrates her extensive experience in both conventional and integrative medicine to present a comprehensive exploration of holistic health. Her book invites readers to embark on a transformative journey towards vibrant health and longevity, emphasizing the significance of daily rituals and mindful practices.
With a profound commitment to the interplay of nutrition and the microbiome, Dr. Bhanote’s work also explores cellular health, the impacts of stress and inflammation on disease, and the power of mindfulness. Her dedication to disease prevention and an integrative approach to health encapsulates her holistic vision, enhancing life quality and longevity through sustainable, practical wellness practices.