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via Google I was extremely frustrated by constant headaches, fatigue, and repeated infections. It wasn’t until I went to the Health & Vitality Center and saw Dr. Shiva Lalezar that we discovered I had metal poisoning. She helped me eliminate the metals, and it completely changed my life. My energy levels soared, and I feel better than ever.
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Laura Gvia Google Dr Lalezar has literally been a life saver for me! I did my research before choosing The Health & Vitality Center and was impressed with the variety of services offered. I can confidently say I've never had a doctor show so much warmth and genuine care. I've never had a doctor listen to me and believe me like Dr Lalezar. I took advantage of the all the testing she recommended, to learn the most I could. I did the heavy metals testing, the wheat zoomer to test leaky gut, a comprehensive blood test. This clinic is unique in being able to offer blood testing and infusions on site! The biggest impact Dr Lalezar had for me was in regard to my cancer diagnosis at age 43. My experience with conventional oncologists was full of overwhelming emotional and physical distress. I could tell they didn't care. I could tell I was just being run through a one-size-fits-all system. When I told Dr Lalezar the oncologists didn't have any treatment ideas beyond surgery, Dr Lalezar told me about Dr Nezami. He is an oncologist who does integrative cancer research and treatment called MTET (customized cancer treatment based on a person's genetics). Dr Lalezar called him during our appointment so we could talk. Dr Nezami got my treatment going right away, and I get my infusions at Dr Lalezar's office. After being in harsh hospital type settings, Dr Lalezar's office is calming breath of fresh air. The nurse and office manager, Michelle, is a so thoughtful and kind and professional. Getting treatment at the Health and Vitality Center has been the perfect place for someone like me who struggles with anxiety. Dr Lalezar continues to treat my health concerns such as hormone imbalance in collaboration with Dr. Nezami. I actually learned from Dr Nezami that my cancer was hormone - related which my previous team of oncologists did not know. Fair warning, the cancer treatments are not cheap. But my scan came back normal! For over 20 years I struggled with complicated health issues doctors failed to diagnose or help me with. To have finally found real help is a God-given gift. Dr Lalezar is so well-connected with other health professionals, so she has the benefit of consulting with them and sharing knowledge. Dr Lalezar is such a hopeful, positive, and caring spirit. I couldn't more highly recommend her!!
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Tea Damavandivia Google Dr. Lalezar doesn't treat symptoms—she solves mysteries. While other doctors handed me prescriptions and shrugs, she uncovered the toxic burden and hormonal chaos stealing my life.
What makes her extraordinary? She treats you like a complex human being, not a checklist.
She explains the "why" behind your suffering in ways that finally make sense. She combines cutting-edge detox protocols with hormone mastery that most doctors don't even understand.
If you're exhausted, hormonal, and told "your labs look fine"—Dr. Lalezar is the one who'll find what everyone else missed. She doesn't just practice medicine. She gives people their lives back.
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Mehzabin Lalavia Google I’m a third-year medical student and had the chance to rotate with Dr. Shiva. I’ve been so inspired by the way she practices. She really looks at the whole person and not just the diagnosis, and it shows in how her patients feel.
I got to see patients receiving chelation therapy and was honestly amazed at how much lighter and more energized they seemed over time. Even their skin tone and overall glow improved after a few weeks. I also saw the impact of her hormone replacement therapy work. Patients could actually tell when their hormones were dropping because they’d start to feel those symptoms creep back in, and Dr. Shiva helped them understand how to stay on top of it and what was going on physiologically.
Her approach to vague GI issues like SIBO also stood out to me. These problems are often brushed off or misdiagnosed, but she took the time to dig deep and help patients get real answers and results. It was such a remarkable thing to be part of.
What I appreciated most was how much she teaches along the way, not just to me as a student but to her patients too. She makes sure people feel informed and heard, and that kind of care is rare. I’m walking away from this rotation really inspired to bring this kind of thoughtful, root-cause medicine into my own practice someday.
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Katie Sumvia Google I had the privilege of completing a month-long clinical rotation with Dr. Shiva Lalezar at the Health & Vitality Center as a fourth-year medical student. This experience deepened not only my clinical skills but also my appreciation for the art and science of functional medicine. Under Dr. Lalezar’s mentorship, I observed her thoughtfully assess and treat a remarkably wide range of patient cases, spanning chronic eczema, autoimmune disorders, metabolic syndrome, asthma, and autism. In every encounter, she demonstrated the principle of identifying and addressing root causes rather than simply suppressing symptoms. Dr. Lalezar designs highly individualized treatment protocols for each patient, combining nutritionally guided interventions and gut-microbiome modulation. She also targets heavy metal detoxification and micronutrient repletion, while also addressing environmental triggers to restore balance and optimize long-term wellness in her patients.
What truly stood out was her unwavering dedication to personalized patient care. Dr. Lalezar integrates advanced diagnostics, IV nutrient and chelation therapies, and holistic lifestyle modifications, all while incorporating evidence-based principles of conventional medicine. Her approach perfectly embodies the “remove-replace-reinoculate-repair” framework central to functional medicine. Her blend of scientific reasoning, empathetic listening, and clear communication empowers patients to take an active role in their healing journey. Witnessing patients heal and show remarkable improvement under her care gave me a profound appreciation for the power of functional medicine. I completed this rotation feeling far more confident in managing complex, chronic conditions and deeply grateful for Dr. Lalezar’s expertise, mentorship, and the clinic’s transformative model of care.
