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Atousa Mahdavi, DC, AHP, BCIM, YT

Fall 1980 - Fall 2120

Assistant Professor I

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Current Position

Position: University Faculty

Biography

Dr. Atousa Mahdavi, is a holistic health expert, speaker and a bestselling author. She is a doctor of chiropractic, certified in integrative medicine and Ayurvedic medicine. She is a Hatha Yoga Master teacher and an Ayurvedic Yoga therapist. Her life’s calling is about helping and teaching others achieve optimal health and wellness, vitality and vibrant energy. She is passionate about educating the next generation of chiropractors, ayurvedic practitioners and health care providers, reach their academic and professional potential and mastering the science of holistic wellness. Having a deep longing to end human suffering from chronic ailments, she is passionate about educating the public about a wellness model of medicine versus the current sick-care model of medicine. She believes health care involves treating the whole person physically, mentally and spiritually. Her own personal healing journey along with that of her patients and clients is a fascinating tale of discovery, learning and triumphant healing and recovery.

With over 2 decades of invaluable experience, Dr. Atousa Mahdavi stands as a tireless advocate for holistic health and a true pioneer in the field of integrative medicine. With an unyielding passion and unwavering commitment to scientific principles, she is determined to reshape the landscape of healthcare. Her vision transcends conventional approaches by focusing on tackling root causes of ailments, rather than merely alleviating symptoms. Dr. Mahdavi firmly advocates that access to healing and health care should be a universal right, not a privilege.

With a profound understanding and mastery of the human system and mechanics of wellness and health, she has helped thousands of her patients, including A-lister athletes and entertainment personalities, achieve optimal wellness naturally. Her latest book, “Wholly You”, became an international best seller on Amazon. She has co-authored a Wall Street Journal & USA Today & Amazon best-selling book, “The Experts Cure. 

Degrees

2018

Ayurvedic Practitioner , Ayurvedic Medicine , Southern California University of Health Sciences , Whittier , California, United States

2016

Ayurvedic Yoga Therapist , Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy, California College of Ayurveda / Shivananda Institute , Nassau, Bahama, Bahamas

2012

Certified Integrative Medicine , Integrative Medicine , American Association of Integrative Medicine , Phoenix , Arizona, United States

Diploma , Yogic Sciences (Hatha Discipline) , Isha Institute of Inner Sciences , Coimbatore , South India , India

1994

D.C., Chiropractic Medicine , Cleveland Chiropractic University , Los Angeles, California, United States

Certifications (Healthcare)

California College Of Ayurveda , Ayurvedic Medicine , Ayurvedic Wellness Educator , 42016, 04-2016, 04-2050, Yes

Shivanandha Yoga Center / California College of Ayurveda, Yoga Therapist , Ayurvedic Yoga Therapist , 93, 03-2016, 03-2050, Yes

Professional Licensures and Certifications (All other/non-healthcare)

Ayurvedic Yoga Therapist , March 2016, , Shivananda International Yoga Center, California, United States, 93, Certified Ayurvedic Yoga Therapist , An Ayurvedic practitioner who has gone through this training can design a personalized yoga practice for individuals according to their constitution and health condition.

Hatha Yoga Master Teacher , November 2012, Isha Institue of Inner Sciences 11-21-2012, Tennessee, India, Certified Yoga Teacher / Instructor , A 1800 hours in Hatha Yoga Teacher training program, in the most classical setting, a transformational physical, mental and spiritual journey, in the Hatha, with is the most original form of yoga, from the Raja Yoga Patangali's lineage going back to thousands of years, focusing on Asana or physical postures, Pranayama or breath work, Dhyana or meditation, mudras, bondhas and Kriyas. Capcity to impart by transmission yoga and meditation practices in groups, work shops and individual settings.

Advisory Board Member , December 2005, United Education Institute , California, United States

Honorary Chairman Business Advisory Council, 2003, , National Republican Congressional Committee, Washington, D.C. , United States, 2003 National Leadership Award , As a recognized outstanding member in assistance and leadership in promoting a pro-business agenda including tax reform and fiscal responsibility!

Post-Graduate Training

Type: Post-Doctorate, Board Of Industrail Medicine , Post-Doctorate, QME / IME, California, United States, October 1996, October 2017

Type: Post-Doctorate, California College Of Ayurveda , Ayurvedic Practitioner Certification , Grass Vally Nevada City , California, April 2016, October 2016

Type: Post-Doctorate, California College Of Ayurveda , Ayurvedic Wellness Educator, Grass Valley Nevada City, California, United States, May 2015, April 2016

Type: Post-Doctorate, Southern California University Of Health Sciences, Ayurvedic Health Practitioner , Whitthier , California, United States, May 2017, April 2018

Type: Post-Doctorate, Shivananda Yoga / California College Of Ayurveda , Ayurvedica Yoga Therapist, Nassau, Bahamas, The, March 2016, March 2016

Work Experience

2021 - 2023

Best Selling Author , Books Pubished By Best Seller Publishing Co, Los Angeles, California, United States

2021 - Ongoing

SCU Health Faculty , SCUHS , Whittier, California, United States

University Faculty , SCUHS, Whittier, California, United States

2020 - Ongoing

Public Speaker , Many Organizations and Summits , Los Angeles - Orange County - USA Online , California, United States

2017 - Ongoing

Ayurvedic Practitioner & Wellness Educator , Your Vitality Doctor / Beverly Hills Chiro Med, Beverly Hills - Orange County , California, United States

Retreat Program Director and Facilitator , Beverly Hills Chiro Med - Isha Hatha Yoga LA , Los Angeles , California, United States

2016 - Ongoing

Ayurvedic Yoga Therapist , Your Vitality Doctor / Isha Hatha Yoga LA , Beverly Hills - Orange County , California, United States

2013 - 2019

Teacher / Instructor / Facilitator, Isha Institue Of Inner Sciences , Los Angeles, California, United States

2007 - Ongoing

Holistic Functional Medicine Provider , Your Vitality Doctor / Beverly Hills Chiro Med, Beverly Hills / Orange County , California, United States

2000 - Ongoing

CEO , Beverly Hills ChiroMed, Beverly Hills, California, United States

Interests

Nutrition, Ayurvedic Pathology and Physiology, Whole Health & Wellness model, Clinical Sciences; Chiropractic Orthopedics and Neurology, Physical and Clinical Diagnosis, Differential Diagnosis, History Taking, Ayurvedic Philosphy and History, Yogic Physiology and Anatomy, Chiropractic Effect on mental health and Stress - Chiropractic Manipulation combined with Yoga Therapy in enghancing therapeutic outcomes, Holisitc Treatment Outcomes and Chronic disease