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Manual Lymphatic Drainage or MLD is a type of gentle massage which is intended to encourage the natural drainage of lymph fluid from the body tissue. Using very light rhythmic pressure, the therapist helps drain puffy, swollen tissues, supports the body’s immune system, and helps the body heal from surgery.
Dr. Asha Jones has many years of broad practical experience in Ayurvedic medicine and treatment in India and in UAE. Since graduating in 1995 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery from India’s highly reputed Government Ayurvedic College in Trivandrum, Kerala, Asha Jones has worked as a consultant in many of the country’s Ayurvedic hospitals and centres. She has been practicing in U A E since 2004. Jones joined Dubai Herbal & Treatment Centre in 2011.
Jones have immense experience on identifying body constitution, Dosha or energy imbalances and prescribe traditional treatments, medicines & advices on diet to balance your Dosha. She follows traditional generic products of Ayurveda and focus in the treatment of: Spinal problems – Disc Prolapse, Spondylosis; Skin Diseases – Psoriasis & Eczema; Allergies & Asthma; Rheumatoid & Osteo Arthritis; Paralysis and other Neurological disorders; Stress Management, Migraine etc.
She is also well experienced in weight reduction & obesity management. She has also done her Post graduation in Colon Hydrotherapy from National College of Colon Hydrotherapy in U.K in 2012. She is also offering Colon hydrotherapy, treatments for digestive disorders and detox advices.
Beena Joseph obtained her diploma in Ayurvedic Nursing, Massage and Panchakarma from the Kerala Health Care Centre & Para Medical Institute in 2003.
She has more than ten years’ experience in a reputed traditional hospital in India.
After obtaining her MOH /DHA License in 2008 she worked as an Ayurvedic Therapist in a Medical Centre in Dubai.
She joined DHTC in 2014. She is well experienced in all Ayurvedic Therapies, Ayurvedic Massages & Facials and feel well Treatments.
Dr. Acharya has five decades of clinical experience and four decades in hospital administration. After seven years in the National Health Services (NHS, UK), Dr. Acharya held the position of Director of Primary Healthcare in the Department of Health & Medical Services, Government of Dubai from 1972 until 2002. During this period, he was also Head of the Dermatology Department and Liaison Officer for WHO. Upon completing his tenure at DOHMS, Dr. Acharya helped to establish the Dubai Herbal & Medical Centre (DHTC) as one of the first truly integrative medical centres in the UAE. From 2002 until 2010, he held the role of Medical Director at DHTC, while continuing to practice integrative dermatology.
In the last three years, from 2010, Dr. Acharya has been the Medical Director for a charitable general hospital in India. He specialises in clinical dermatology and practices energy healing in a holistic approach using advanced tachyon technologies.
Dr. Vimala Lewis is an alumnus of the prestigious Fr. Muller’s Homeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Mangalore, India. She graduated in 1991 with a Bachelor Degree in Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery. Thereafter she worked at a Government Homeopathic Centre in Udupi, India for a brief period before joining her alma mater as a tutor for Homeopathic Materia Medica, where she worked for 2 years.
She was assigned duties to the outpatient department of the hospital at the same time. Later on she started her own private consultancy in her hometown and practiced homeopathy for a couple of years.
Dr Vimala is in practice for more than 14 years in Dubai and handles both acute and chronic health conditions.
In children conditions, common ailments like respiratory tract infections, gastro intestinal complaints, headaches, migraines, autism, ADHD, general health improvement and preventive homeopathic treatment to build up and strengthen the body's defenses against common childhood diseases is her focus.
She regularly updates on various courses in Homeopathy and attends various seminars online and in person to upgrade her skills. She is trained in "Predictive Homeopathy" from Mumbai, India, I.C.R methodology of individualization of medicines, Vithoulkas method of classical Homeopathy from Greece, Banerjee's protocols and various other schools of thought and applies these principles in her daily practice.
Dr. Vimala Lewis has recently completed her " Fellowship course in Homeopathic Dermatology course " from India which specializes her in treating skin conditions like dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, acne, urticaria, vitiligo, hair and nail disorders with Homeopathic remedies.
Additionally she has completed a refresher course in "General Practice and Homeopathy" in order to bring about innovative treatment procedures to her patients.
Constantly upgrading on her clinical acumen while keeping her goal of "patient wellness" is her passion.
Dr. Eram Mohd Shaikh is an established and highly skilled General Practitioner with strong focus towards Integrative Medicine. Being born and brought up in Dubai, she graduated from one of the leading universities in UAE and was trained in multiple hospitals across the Emirates such as, Sheikh Khalifa Hospital in Abu Dhabi and Al Baraha Hospital in Dubai.
Dr. Eram’s clinical interest are diabetes, metabolic syndrome, high blood pressure, thyroid dysfunction, hypercholesterolemia, digestive diseases and urinary tract infection. Her preventative approach is lifestyle focused, with special interests in internal medicine, hormonal testing, menopause, weight management, hair loss, anemia, and skin related problems.
She is well equipped not only in the management of major issues but is an expert with Bio-Identical Hormones and IV infusions ensuring that she is able to contribute to the well-being of her patients and approach them holistically.
Dr. Eram believes “Care is an absolute. Prevention is the ideal”. This philosophy compliments the qualitative and distinctive standards of DHTC, establishing an Integrative approach that is in the best of her patient’s interest.
She is well regarded in the community taking great pride in the care she provides to her patients, establishing herself as a valuable and recognized General Practitioner in Dubai. She looks forward to taking care of you at DHTC.
Dr. Anju Varghese is a renowned Naturopath with core Competencies in Naturopathy Consultation, Natural Cancer Care & Detox, Ozone Therapy, Colon Hydrotherapy (certified in Germany) and Organic Enema.
Dr. Anju has more than 12 years of experience in her field. She has practiced in India, Kuwait & UAE, educating Patients for Physical and Emotional balance; providing patients with Health Awareness & Counselling (including diet and detox advise). She also guides her patients in different forms of Yoga (Therapeutic, Weight loss, Pregnancy, Kids).
She believes that the body has an innate ability to heal itself and the Naturopath’s duty is to assist the body. She empowers the body by treating the root cause of the disease and employs detoxification as the first line of treatment.
As a Naturopath, Dr. Anju is well versed in difference aspects of medicine but her main passion is women’s health. She wants to help empower & educate women to take their health in their own hands and unravel & uproot the causes behind their disease(s). In particular, she loves working with women on hormonal balancing, autoimmune diseases, and integrative oncology.
She believes in advising patients on how to improve their health on a life-long basis, rather than simply managing symptoms of disease as they arise.
Elena Naranjo De La Rubia is a goal oriented fitness expert with advanced knowledge of human anatomy and physiology focusing on detailed nutrition consultations and creating personalized meal plans. She holds a Master’s Degree in Clinical & Sports Nutrition from University of Isabel I de Castilla, Spain and a Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy and Osteopathy from Castilla La Mancha University. Her core interest lies in food science, lifestyle modification and weight management.
As a health and wellness orator she analyzes her clients eating habits and outlines areas for improvement. She guides patients to embrace ideal lifestyle in order to witness changes to support wellness by developing meal plans as per their specific requirements.
Elena believes nutrition is a continuous journey and hence monitors her client’s progress and assesses the plans periodically recommending adjustments. She advises meal plans considering long term goals providing clients with balanced diets to promote future health benefits while catering to present needs in a systematic order.
Apart from being an expert in nourishment, Elena is a trained physiotherapist and combines her knowledge in food and exercise in a balanced way educating clients on fitness and tailoring programs as per individual requirements and goals.
Dr. Charlotte is a German board Family physician with special interest in preventative and holistic medicine. She is a Graduate from Goethe University Frankfurt and specialist in family medicine since 2003 (Bavarian Medical Council Munich).She underwent intensive clinical training at china Beijing international acupuncture training center, WHO
Since 2007 she is practicing in Dubai as Family physician and acupuncture medicine practitioner. Additional areas of interest are cellular health, regenerative and mitochondrial medicine, environmental medicine, and detox.
Dr. Charlotte approaches patient from a holistic point of view with a thorough clinical examination coupled along detailed history to establish diagnosis with the right therapy to determine which approach will be the best for the individual. Her sound Western Medicine background combined with her knowledge of Eastern Traditional Mechanisms helps her assess cases in which acupuncture shall add value. Additionally she is focused on identifying eventual biochemical imbalances on cellular level, inflammation, allergies, and environmental factors.
Dr. Zoeller is certified in clinical Mitochondrial and Environmental Medicine in 2014 (International Society for regenerative and Mitochondrial medicine),
She is also certified in clinical environmental medicine by the European Academy in Environmental Medicine (EROPAEM) 2021,
Dr. Charlotte’s Specialty includes:
General Medicine and Family Medicine for adults and children, Biological and mitochondrial medicine, general and extended Checkup s, Allergy diagnostics, Identification of environmental triggers, Targeted detox treatments, Identification of genetic tendencies, Intestinal health, Vitamin Drips, Traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture medicine, Ozone therapy.
Dr. Zhiyan Shi completed her Master’s Degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine in 2011 at Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine. During her Master’s Degree studies, she worked at the affiliated Foshan Chinese Medicine Hospital. From 2011 to 2015, she worked in the No.181 Hospital of the People’s Liberation Army. She joined Dubai Herbal and Treatment Centre in 2015.
Her therapies include TCM consultation, acupuncture, moxibustion, cupping, tuina massage and ear point treatment.
Zhiyan has focused on fertility support, rehabilitation, detox, energy balancing, facial acupuncture and prescriptions of herbal formulas.
Besides other diseases she is specially trained on treating arthritis, rheumatism, muscle strain, tennis elbow, headache, migraine, immune system diseases, insomnia, neck-, shoulder-, low-back- and leg pain.
Dr. Yuchao Zhong has a master’s degree in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. He studied at Beijing University of Chinese Medicine from 2001 to 2009. After graduating from university, he joined Chinese Military Hospital as an acupuncturist from 2009 to 2011. At the end of 2011, Dr. Zhong started practicing in Dubai.
Dr. Zhong uses classical acupuncture and herbal treatment to balance the YING, YANG and QI-BLOOD of the body.
He holds more than 10 year’s of experience in treating:
Infertility/IVF support, Allergic rhinitis, Digestive Disorder, Neck、shoulder, back, knee pain, Tennis elbow / Golfer’s Elbow, Headache/migraine, Mental strain/anxiety, Post-Stroke Conditions, chronic fatigue syndrome and many more
Dr. Jing Zeng got the medical degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine in 2008 when she completed her 6 years studying at Guangxi Traditional Chinese Medicine University, China.
Ever since then she has been working as a doctor of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. During 2005-2007, Jing Zeng was selected to follow Acupuncture Master Dr Dong Hongtao (a reputed Acupuncturist and Herbalist in China) to learn acupuncture techniques. And during 2008-2010, she worked in the affiliated hospital of Guangxi TCM University.
In the year 2010 she became a Member of The World Federation of Acupuncture-Moxibustion Societies, as well as relocating to Dubai to continue her profession. With enthusiasm, Jing Zeng has focused her practice in fertility support, rehabilitation, detox, energy balancing and facial acupuncture by Acupuncture treatment and prescriptions of herbal teas (decoctions)
Dr. Asha Rani is a DHA Licensed Ayurveda Practitioner and Colon Hydrotherapist. She joined Dubai Herbal and Treatment Centre in Feb 2004.
Her main focus is about Digestive system and gut functions specifically unique microbiome, rebuilding and regenerating the digestive systems and individual based Liver flush and Detox programs.
She is a renowned Colon hydro therapist in Dubai. Dr. Asha Rani qualified for her post-graduation in Colon Hydrotherapy from The National College of Colon Hydrotherapy U.K. in 2005. Lately she has blended Biological Medicine into her practice by attending Swiss Biological Medicine Academy in St Galen Switzerland and fully certified from Dr Thomas Rau in April 2019.
She also brings along 22 years of experience, practicing as an Ayurveda Practitioner in India and UAE. Asharani is graduated in Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Ayurveda medicine and surgery, as she brings the depth of her extensive training, years of practical experience and her many modalities of healing practices together with her nurturing ability to provide a specific advice and customized plan to each patient.
She also treats Constipation, IBS, Flatulence, food intolerances, skin issues, joint pains, parasites, candida and yeast infections, Chronic fatigue syndrome, body odour, bad breath and digestive disorders.
Dr. David Liddiard is a senior Osteopath, graduating with a Masters in Osteopathy from Oxford Brookes University in the United Kingdom. He has extensive experience working in the United Kingdom and New Zealand in private practice and high-performance sports settings.
He is a highly skilled and experienced Osteopath with a loyal following of patients. He is currently pursuing further up-skill in post graduate diploma in treating horses. David is currently doing an online study with the renowned Dr Gabor Mate in the psychotherapeutic approach ‘compassionate Inquiry’ to further bring new skills and different therapeutic assessment to his patients.
He takes a holistic approach to his assessments and treatments with a focus on improving movement patterns so that the body is able to perform activities efficiently and effectively. His areas of expertise are in biomechanics, injury prevention, rehabilitation, paediatrics and athletic performance.
Outside of work David is a keen triathlete and multisport athlete, competing at national and international age-group level. This has led to him working with some of the top triathletes and multisport athletes in New Zealand and across the globe.
David’s past sporting pursuits range from National selection Age group Standard distance Triathlon, moving to Iron Man onto ultra-marathons and ultra mountain biking undertaking the gruelling New Zealand ‘Kathmandu Coast to Coast’ a 254km multi-sport race in early 2021. David is obviously a sucker for punishment. David’s time in UAE has been more focus on setting in to the hotter climate, with early rises cycling. David looks at pursuing more road cycling.
David moves to DHTC from another clinic in Dubai to pursue a new challenge, in providing the best care and outcomes for his patients and thoroughly looks forward to making a positive impact to DHTC
Dr Aisha Alzouebi has more than 15 years of experience in obstetrics and gynecology in the UK and the UAE.
She is an expert with a wealth of experience and a passion for women's health, Dr. Aisha is here to guide and support you through the menopausal journey. Her expertise, coupled with a caring approach, ensures personalized care for each patient.
Dr. Alzouebi also has experience in early pregnancy, management of complications in pregnancy, family planning and sexual health, benign open and laparoscopic surgery and hysteroscopy.
Graduating from Sheffield University in 2005, she's taken her expertise to major hospitals in the UK and Dubai. A proud member of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologist, Dr. Aisha also holds a Masters in Surgical Education from Imperial College London.
Available on appointment here at DHTC Tuesdays, Thursdays & Sundays.
Dr. Andrew McCombe is a highly skilled and compassionate ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat) Specialist with a deep commitment to providing exceptional patient care. With a wealth of almost 40 years of clinical experience, Dr. McCombe is dedicated to diagnosing and treating a wide range of ear, nose and throat conditions.
Dr. McCombe completed his Bachelor’s medical degree at Edinburgh University in 1985. He then pursued specialized training in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery.
Clinical Focus:
With a genuine passion for his field, Dr. McCombe has developed a reputation for his expertise in diagnosing and treating a variety of ENT conditions, including:
Hearing loss and balance disorders
Sinusitis and nasal congestion
Tonsil and adenoid issues
Voice and swallowing disorders
Allergies and allergic reactions
Sleep apnea and snoring
Head and neck tumors
Pediatric ENT conditions
Patient-Centered Approach:
Dr. McCombe is known for his patient-centered approach, taking the time to thoroughly understand each patient's unique needs and concerns. He believes in open communication and actively involves his patients in their treatment plans, ensuring that they are well-informed and empowered to make informed decisions about their healthcare.
Teaching and training:
Throughout his career he has been involved in the teaching and training of junior doctors, nurses, and General practitioners in the UK. In Dubai he was appointed as adjunct clinical Professor of Surgery at the Mohammad Bin Rashid University medical school and has been very much involved in the planning and introduction of the ear, nose and throat curriculum.
Contributions to Research and Advancements:
Dr. McCombe's dedication to enhancing the field of ENT is not confined to his clinical practice alone. He has been an active contributor to medical research, participating in studies that have led to new insights and treatment options for various ENT conditions. His contributions to medical literature, lectures at international conferences and collaborations with fellow experts reflect his commitment to advancing the knowledge and capabilities of the medical community.
Social
When not in the clinic or conducting research, Dr. McCombe enjoys spending time with his family and staying active through outdoor activities. He is a keen cyclist and also enjoys snowboarding and kite-surfing.
Dr. Farha Hanif is an Audio-Vestibular Specialist with over 10 years of experience in Dubai, India and the UK in the field of Audiology including diagnostic audiology and hearing assessment and management across all ages (newborn to geriatric), monitoring hearing of patients with noise exposure and undergoing chemotherapy, vestibular (dizziness) assessment and management, as well as tinnitus assessment and counselling.
She completed her undergraduate degree from the University of Mysore, India and postgraduate degree from the University of Southampton, UK. She then obtained her Professional Diploma in Advanced Vestibular Sciences from the University of Sharjah, UAE and Doctorate in Audiology from the A.T. Still University, Arizona, USA.
She is a member of the Rehabilitation Council of India & Indian Speech and Hearing Association.
Core competencies:
• Pediatric Hearing Assessment Including Conditioned Play Audiometry
• Adult And Geriatric Hearing Assessment
• Monitoring Hearing of Patients with Noise Exposure and Undergoing Chemotherapy
• Tinnitus Assessment and Management
• Vestibular (Balance & Dizziness) Assessment and Management
• Assessment and Management of BPPV
• Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT)
• Conducting workshops for teachers and parents to increase awareness on hearing and balance disorders
• Training professionals and medical students on the various aspects of Audiology
Credentials:
Dr. Farha Hanif
Clinical Audiologist (Audio-Vestibular Specialist)
BASLP, MS(Audiology), PG. Dip (AVS), AuD.
