Dr. Preeti Kulkarni
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Experience
Dr. Preeti Kulkarni is a Naturopathic Doctor and has been practicing in the Bay Area since 2007. She is the founding director of Core Integrative Health. It was her passion for helping people through a distinct integrative approach that inspired her to establish this practice. Dr.Kulkarni designs treatment protocols based on current scientific research and individualizes them according to a patients’ unique needs. She believes in treating the whole patient, not the disease. (A success story of one of her patients highlights the benefits of the individualized approach. The story has gained considerable media/social media attention and was featured on NPR) |
Prior to establishing Core Integrative Health, Dr. Kulkarni was the Director of Functional Medicine at a multidisciplinary clinic with a medical doctor, physical therapists, chiropractors and nutritionists. Before that, she was the Lead Practitioner at Pharmaca (an integrative pharmacy) . Her time at Pharmaca helped her gain a deep understanding of the supplements industry. Herb-drug interactions is one of Dr. Kulkarni’s expertise that helps her with effective patient care - especially patients with chronic conditions and on multiple medications.
Dr. Kulkarni is passionate about health education. She has had seminars at several silicon valley companies such as Symantec, Northrop Grumman, Brocade and others on topics ranging from diabetes prevention to effects of stress and fatigue and sleep disorders.
Dr. Kulkarni is passionate about health education. She has had seminars at several silicon valley companies such as Symantec, Northrop Grumman, Brocade and others on topics ranging from diabetes prevention to effects of stress and fatigue and sleep disorders.
Education
Dr.Kulkarni completed her medical training at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine and has a Bachelor's (Honours) degree in Biology and Anthropology from the University of Toronto,Canada. She was an intern at Robert Schad Naturopathic Clinic, and Sherbourne Community Health Center.
Besides, naturopathic medicine, her special interests include medical anthropology, with focus on evolutionary medicine and traditional systems of medicine. She has lived in 4 different countries and has a keen interest in ethnic foods and their influence on health. In her spare time, she enjoys doing art work with her children, reading books and trying out new recipes.
Inspiration
Dr.Kulkarni’s inspiration to be in the medical field is her uncle. He is a practicing surgeon, and he was the one to instill in her the importance of “always get to the basics first. This lays a strong foundation for further treatment”. She has had many mentors throughout her medical training that have echoed a similar message. She hopes to keep this message as a central goal of her clinic.
Professional Affilialtions
Member of California Naturopathic Doctors Association
Member of American Association of Naturopathic Physicians
Dr.Kulkarni completed her medical training at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine and has a Bachelor's (Honours) degree in Biology and Anthropology from the University of Toronto,Canada. She was an intern at Robert Schad Naturopathic Clinic, and Sherbourne Community Health Center.
Besides, naturopathic medicine, her special interests include medical anthropology, with focus on evolutionary medicine and traditional systems of medicine. She has lived in 4 different countries and has a keen interest in ethnic foods and their influence on health. In her spare time, she enjoys doing art work with her children, reading books and trying out new recipes.
Inspiration
Dr.Kulkarni’s inspiration to be in the medical field is her uncle. He is a practicing surgeon, and he was the one to instill in her the importance of “always get to the basics first. This lays a strong foundation for further treatment”. She has had many mentors throughout her medical training that have echoed a similar message. She hopes to keep this message as a central goal of her clinic.
Professional Affilialtions
Member of California Naturopathic Doctors Association
Member of American Association of Naturopathic Physicians
rashmi Khedkar, MA
Rashmi is a Medical Assistant (MA) with a very extensive and diverse background in medicine. She has over 10 years of experience as a front & back office MA in fast-paced multi-doctor and integrative clinics. Before moving to the US, she completed a Bachelors Degree in Homeopathy from India. Due to her immense interest in various natural therapies, she is also currently pursuing an Ayurvedic Health Counselor Certification. She is also a YTT 200 Certified Yoga Teacher. She is very friendly and knowledgeable about all aspects of an integrative practice. She enjoys working in the community and outdoor activities like hiking, walking and badminton.