Dr. Monisha Bhanote, MD, FCAP, ABOIM, is a bestselling author of The Anatomy of Wellbeing and a distinguished expert in plant-based gut health, cellular health, and longevity. As a quintuple board-certified physician, she stands at the forefront of integrative medicine, functional culinary medicine, cytopathology, and anatomic/clinical pathology. Her innovative WELLKULÅ method intertwines ancient wisdom, cutting-edge mind-body science, advanced technology, and clinical testing to create a transformative path toward optimal health, wellbeing, and extended longevity.

Dr. Bhanote holds dual degrees in Chemistry and Asian Studies from Binghamton University. Her medical training features a residency at NYU Winthrop University Hospital and fellowships in Cytopathology at Cornell, Breast, Bone, and Soft Tissue Cancer at the University of Rochester, and Integrative Medicine at the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine in Arizona. Further certifications in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, Plant-Based Nutrition, Culinary Medicine, Ayurveda, and Yoga round out her comprehensive expertise. As a Yoga Medicine Therapeutic Specialist, she advocates for a holistic approach that nourishes mind, body, and spirit.

Her insights reach a global audience through DrBhanote.com and have been featured in Shape, Reader’s Digest, and Martha Stewart Living. She contributes regularly to outlets like Healthline, Psych Central, and Medical News Today, serving on clinical advisory boards and leading wellness workshops worldwide to deepen the understanding of holistic health and longevity.

Dr. Bhanote’s research interests focus on the gut microbiome's role in cellular health, the stress-inflammation axis in disease, nervous system regulation, and daily mindfulness practices. Her mission is to empower individuals to transform their wellbeing with sustainable, science-based lifestyle practices. As a thought leader, she demonstrates how integrative medicine, supported by modern technology and clinical advancements, fosters enduring vitality and extends healthspan, proving that intentional, informed approaches can lead to a longer, healthier life.