Comprehensive Diagnostic Testing
We practice medicine that places the patient first. Our practice deeply values the importance of the relationship between doctor and patient. Our integrative medicine approach focuses on the mind-body relationship that exists for our patients. We consider you as a whole, and not a sum of your conditions.
How It Works
At Shakthi Health and Wellness Center, we practice medicine that places the patient first. Our practice deeply values the importance of the relationship between doctor and patient. Our integrative medicine approach focuses on the mind-body relationship that exists for our patients. We consider you as a whole, and not a sum of your conditions.
That is why we offer patients scientifically backed health assessments to better understand the root causes of their health conditions.
We evaluate any disruptions to your health and body to develop effective wellness plans to optimize your vitality. The diagnostic testing fosters improved wellness and vitality for our patients.
What does Shakthi Mean?
Shakthi (Shuk-thee) means Strength, Empowerment, and Agent of Change.
Frequently Asked Questions
We value the importance of the relationship between the doctor and the patient. That is why Dr. Jyothi Rao has taken the time to answer some of the most commonly asked questions at Shakthi Health & Wellness. View our FAQ page here.
What To Expect
Meet Our Doctors
Our team is composed of board certified medical doctors who are highly knowledgeable in the practice of holistic integrative therapies. Our Direct Primary Care model provides patients with in depth consults with each appointment without the restrictions of time limits and jumping through insurance hoops.
Jyothi Rao
MD, ABAAHP, FAARFM
Dr. Jyothi Rao has been practicing medicine for over 20 years. She received her Doctorate of Medicine (MD) from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and completed her internship and residency at the prestigious New England Medical Center (Tufts) in Boston. Before opening Shakthi Health & Wellness Center, Dr. Rao practiced medicine in New York and Maryland.
Sudhir Rao
MD, ABAAHP
Dr. Sudhir Rao obtained his Medical Doctorate from St. George's University School of Medicine, and is the founder of Pain and Spine Specialists. Despite Dr. Rao's years of training focusing on traditional medicine, he developed a strong interest in Functional and Integrative Medicine to treat chronic illness with alternative methods after a personal experience with limitations in traditional medicine.
Benefits of Comprehensive Diagnostic Testing in Integrative Medicine
Integrative medicine has grown in popularity over the past decade. This is because many people have found that traditional medicine focuses on the symptoms and does not answer the health concerns at the root. Instead of working for the patient, our integrative medical practice looks to work with the patient. Each patient is unique and has unique circumstances that culminate in their overall wellness.
Though integrative medicine uses a plethora of avenues to create a personalized and comprehensive plan to treat your current health concerns as well as prevent future ones from arising there is still a need for comprehensive diagnostic testing. This is because our bodies are all made up of interconnected systems and even the slightest build-up or disturbance can cause severe ramifications.
In order to make sure, we have all the information on hand before we begin working with us to find an answer to your concerns we have to do some diagnostic testing. We offer several options and our use of these brings with it a wealth of benefits that we and you can take advantage of to build a better path to wellness.
These diagnostic tests that we have done are done using world-class lab services and tools to give us a deeper look at what is going on in the patient’s body. These tests can show exactly where the systems in one’s body are not working properly. Having this knowledge will then allow our doctors at Shakthi Health and Wellness to create treatment plans that correct these systems within your body.
In other words, the biggest benefit that comes from utilizing these diagnostic tests in our patients’ treatments allows us to customize everything in that plan down to the minutest detail. We can then look at the patient and utilize the appropriate whole-body approach to their medical treatment.
Diagnostic Testing At Shakthi
At Shakthi Health and Wellness Center, we practice medicine that places the patient first. Our practice deeply values the importance of the relationship between doctor and patient. Our integrative medicine approach focuses on the mind-body relationship that exists for our patients. We consider you as a whole, and not a sum of your conditions.
Evoke Cognitive Test
This cognitive assessment is a form of therapeutic training for the brain. Evoke applies electroencephalography (EEG) to reveal brain health biomarkers in an objective way. Those who suffer from Dysregulated EEG patterns may find their daily activities difficult to focus on or even remember. These patterns have been linked to memory loss, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, anxiety, and depression.
This non-invasive assessment is safe and effective, allowing providers to correctly diagnose cognitive disorders and conditions. This test provides information regarding brain health and identifies areas of the brain that are under-functioning. These results allow your doctor to establish an appropriate treatment plan to optimize your brain health and function.
Body Impedance Analysis
An ideal assessment for athletes and individuals improving their nutritional wellness, the Body Impedance Analysis (BIA) measures body fat in relation to lean body mass. Measuring your body composition reveals the rate at which electrical current can travel through the body.
The electrical current is directly affected by the amount of water present in the body, and this analysis measures how the current is “impeded” through different types of tissue. Body fat causes greater resistance (i.e. “impedes the current”) than other body mass tissue. This assessment is a vital marker for health and wellness improvement.
Cambridge Brain Sciences Cognitive Assessment
The Cambridge Brain Sciences (CBS) assessment is a cognitive examination that can be uniquely tailored to your brain health needs. CBS can monitor your cognitive health and indicates any necessary changes to cognitive treatment or medication. Individuals can take the brain health assessment comfortably behind a computer screen, with accurate results that quantify brain function and ability.
EKG/ECG
Commonly referred to as an EKG or an ECG, an electrocardiogram is an assessment that checks for heart disease indicators. These examinations monitor and record the natural electrical activity of your heart through small electrode patches. These exams are safe, quick, and pain-free.
This assessment can diagnose a heart attack, determine the health of your blood circulation, and check heart rhythm. This exam can be utilized by individuals to improve heart health and cardiovascular strength.
Heart Rate Variability
This assessment is utilized when evaluating an individual's stress level by examining the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS). The ANS is a critical component of the body’s nervous system, dictating the release of “fight or flight” hormones.
This test is beneficial for individuals who are looking to improve their emotional health for improved physical health. Ideal for an integrative medicine approach, athletes can also utilize this test to discover “triggers” and develop strategies to gain better control of their ANS.
Digital Pulse Analysis
An FDA-approved assessment, this device measures and analyses pulse waveforms and heart rate. Using a non-invasive infrared light probe, this assessment examines the elasticity of the heart’s arteries and the density of blood. This allows your physician to graph the pulse of blood that circulates from your heart.
Get Started:
If you are interested in learning more about the diagnostic testing we offer or would like to schedule an appointment with our office, CALL Shakthi Health and Wellness Center today!
Speak with our dedicated staff to schedule your consultation with Dr. Jyothi Rao and begin optimizing your body’s vitality. Call (301) 703-5067 and speak to our staff today!
About Us
We believe in practicing medicine that focuses on whole body health. As integrative medicine doctors we focus our on root cause of your condition with comprehensive treatments that actually heal the body rather than just masking the symptoms of your illness.
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At Shakthi Health and Wellness we offer a la carte and yearly plans that are more comprehensive and often cheaper than traditional insurance plans.
What To Expect
How Treatment Works
Our doctors and staff take time to get invested in your health and well-being. We've taken a step back from mainstream medicine and are challenging the norm. Everyone's healthcare needs are different. You are different. We believe patients shouldn't settle. Our practice is not a revolving door. We listen, and most importantly, we hear you.
Appointments
Appointments are conducted on an as-needed basis. Patients can expect appointments to be more thorough and focused on their needs. As direct primary care doctors, we see a limited number of patients which means each of our patients receives dedicated care without the concern of being “rushed” our of an appointment.
Diagnostic Testing
We offer patients scientifically backed health assessments to better understand the root causes of their health conditions. We evaluate any disruptions to your health and body to develop effective wellness plans to optimize your vitality. To learn more about the specific tests we offer visit this page here.
Costs Involved
Patients receive personalized and tailored care in exchange for a flat fee. Overall cost will be discussed during your initial consultation. Each subsequent appointment will not need to be individually paid for. All patients receive unlimited access to their physicians which leads to better overall health and wellness.
