Dr.Nathalie Shapiroy

“Dr. Nathalie Shapiro is a Doctor of Chinese Medicine, licensed Acupuncturist, Herbalist, and educator. Her journey into yoga began at age 21 when she moved to India and spent five years living at the ashram, Vedanta Academy, under the direct guidance of Swami A. Parthasarathy. During this time, she immersed herself in Vedanta Philosophy, Ayurvedic medicine, and Yoga Asana. She completed a three-year residential course in Vedanta Philosophy, where she studied the Bhagavad Gita, Upanisads, and other classic Vedic texts. Dr. Nathalie also studied Iyengar yoga and ran the yoga program at the Vedanta Academy in India, where she taught and trained other teachers at the ashram for close to 4 years. Dr. Nathalie completed yoga teacher training through Kaivalyadhama Yoga Institute in India and Yoga Works in Santa Monica.

After returning to Los Angeles, Dr. Nathalie co-founded Vedanta Institute Los Angeles, a non-profit that offers free education in Vedanta Philosophy. While teaching classes, seminars, and retreats, her passion for holistic health led her to pursue a Master’s degree in Chinese Medicine from Emperor’s College, where she graduated with honors. She then earned a Doctorate in Integrative Care for Women’s Health and Reproductive Medicine.

During her Doctoral studies, Dr. Nathalie completed a residency at an integrative medicine hospital in Hanoi, Vietnam. Dr. Nathalie also completed her Doctoral dissertation on the use of Chinese Herbal medicine and Acupuncture for PCOS. Today, she runs a women’s health clinic in West Los Angeles, where she helps women heal gynecological and reproductive issues through a holistic approach that integrates physical, spiritual, and energetic care.
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