Kiran Khaira, ND

Dr. Khaira studied naturopathic medicine at the National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, OR, after which she completed a residency in naturopathic primary care at the Bastyr Center for Natural Health in Seattle, WA.

Dr. Khaira holds a license to practice the full scope of naturopathic primary care medicine in Washington State.* She uses a combination of the best natural medicines from around the world, according to each individual's unique needs. For people unable to travel to Columbus, OH, Dr. Khaira provides virtual consultations. 

During her time in naturopathic medical school, Dr. Khaira promoted food as medicine, healthy eating habits and practical recipes as a member of the Food as Medicine Everyday Program. She worked with the program to provide free nutrition education and cooking classes for the general public in Banks, OR and the prison population at Coffee Creek Correctional Facility. Dr. Khaira also has a passion for international health, which lead her to participate in a trip with Naturopaths Without Borders to Panahachel, Guatemala to help provide free medical care and shadow at a local free clinic. 

Her residency at Bastyr Center for Natural Health involved seeing patients side by side with highly experienced naturopathic physicians, supervising naturopathic medical students and maintaining a private shift. Additionally, she participated in a weekly evidence-based medicine journal club and set aside time to meet weekly to discuss complex cases with her mentor, Dr. John Hibbs, an expert in environmental medicine, often sought out to treat the most difficult chronic gastrointestinal cases, autoimmune disorders and neurodegenerative disorders.

To learn about how Dr. Khaira came to pursue a career in naturopathic medicine, click here.

A MESSAGE FROM DR. KHAIRA:

Kiran Khaira, ND, MA

I am passionate about working with people who are ready to take their health into their own hands! I work with people with chronic conditions, including autoimmune disorders, mental health conditions, metabolic imbalances, skin issues, and gastrointestinal complaints, who want to find natural ways to reclaim their health. If you are tired of taking medication to just mask symptoms, I can work with you to get to the root causes of your health conditions. If you are frustrated with being told that your labs look fine, but you still don't feel great, I will work with you to dig deeper and help you to figure out what else might be going on. And if you are looking for natural therapies to complement your current treatment regime, I am able to help you navigate this integrative approach.

In a nutshell, I work with people who have become limited by their health concerns and want to reclaim their health so that they can live their lives to the fullest. I also work with people who want to be proactive and take a preventive approach. Whatever your health concern, I aim to help you thrive!  

Your appointments with me might be longer than you are used to; up to 90 minutes for your first appointment and up to 45 minutes for your follow up appointments. That is because I want to hear your story. I have found that, in addition to rigorous training and experience, listening is essential to providing great care. If I hurried you out the door in 15 minutes, there is no way that I would have time to pick up on all of the multitude of different factors that could be contributing to your current state of health and wellness.

After your appointment, instead of just giving you recommendations that would solely mask symptoms, I work with you to investigate the underlying causes of your condition(s), and develop an individualized plan of action to help you achieve your health goals. Part of that plan may include in depth lab testing to help us dig deeper. Therapeutic recommendations are always rooted in the naturopathic principles and may include herbs, hydrotherapy, mind-body medicine, homeopathy, biotherapeutic drainage, lifestyle recommendations and/or supplements. 

 

*Currently, Dr. Khaira cannot provide the full scope of naturopathic primary care services in Ohio. The Ohio Naturopathic Doctors Association (OHNDA) is working to license qualified naturopathic doctors in Ohio.

 

“The doctor of the future will give no medicine but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, in diet and in the cause and prevention of disease.”

-Thomas Edison

 

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