SANJIV LAKHIA, DO is an osteopathic physician with specialty training in physical medicine and rehabilitation. In addition to practicing conventional Physiatry, Dr. Lakhia has always brought a holistic perspective to patient care. He received his doctor in osteopathic medicine (DO) from the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2002. Upon graduation, he completed a traditional rotating osteopathic internship year at Northside Hospital and Heart Institute in St. Petersburg, Florida. This was followed by his residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at the Charlotte Institute for rehabilitation. In 2022 Dr. Lakhia graduated from the Andrew Weil center for Integrative Medicine fellowship program. Dr. Lakhia is now one of a small percentage of physicians in the country to be board certified in Integrative Medicine by the American Board of Integrative Medicine.
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With his Indian roots, Dr. Lakhia was raised in a home that valued natural eastern methods of healing and the importance of proper nutrition and exercise in promoting optimal health. Health and wellness are in his family DNA as his father has been a lifelong yoga instructor, his mother was a long-time medical assistant, and his brother is a physician in the Cincinnati area. Additionally, his grandfather practiced medicine and homeopathy in India.. He has extensive experience developing integrative treatment plans to combat the effects of stress and pain and promote optimal health. He is a self-described family man and father of three kids. He enjoys long walks in nature and spending time with his family enjoying the mountains and beaches of the Carolinas. He follows a strict daily routine of exercise, meditation, and nutrition to support his desire to treat each of his patients with empathy, dedication, and respect.