Seema Patel, MD, MPH, and Lee Kirksey, MD, are co-founders of The Institute for Optimal Health in Philadelphia www.optimalhealthtoday.com.

They created the Institute to meet the evolving desire for personalized, comprehensive, and integrated medical care that today’s health-conscious consumer demands.

Together, they created this workbook and inside these pages you will find an easy-to-use eight-step guide to building your Personal Wellness Wheel™ that includes innovative, proactive Western medical strategies, lifestyle behaviors, diet/nutri-tion, exercise, bio-identical hormone replacement for men and women, healthy skin, stress management, and strategies for success.

This model offers the best of Eastern and Western integrated health and wellness approaches. Individuals, families, businesses, and corporations will find this book a valuable investment in future health–by creating Optimal Health today.

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Shanti Medspa in The Institute for Advanced Skincare and Optimal Health. We're much more than a "Spa". Open since 2005, The Institute is lead by Seema Patel MD, MPH an expert in the areas of advanced skincare therapies and age management strategies.

If you're searching for experienced, safe and reliable laser hair removal, acne treatments, cellulite reduction and body shaping (and more….) (link to optimalhealthpage) we are a leading provider in the tri-state area. Dr Patel is recognized as a Consumer's Research Council Top Doctor in America and the facility has been named the Best MedSpa on the Mainline for three years by the Mainline Times. Our considerate and highly trained staff is knowledgeable in all aspects of skincare for multiple skin types.

Our innovative approach to beauty from the inside out emphasizes the role that healthy habits have on our appearance now and as the years pass. Our proprietary eight-step program to Optimal Health at any age is a simple step-by-step plan for looking good and feeling great. The program is featured in our forthcoming work book.

Our unique Age Management and Corporate Wellness programs stand alone in the Tri State region by providing comprehensive health strategies for the individual or company. Achieve high energy, stress management skills, peak productivity and performance and a more fulfilling personal and professional life. This is proactive, preventative healthcare at its best. Conveniently located on the Mainline and in Center City.

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Shanti Medspa at The Institute for Advanced Skincare has been recognized as "Reader Choice-Best Medi-Spa on The Mainline" for the second consecutive year by The Mainline Times. Seema Patel MD, MPH, Medical Director at The Institute, is recognized by The Consumer's Reasearch Council as one of The Top Doc's in America.




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