Hello, I am

Shahar Lev-Ari

Former chair of the department 
of health promotion, Tel Aviv University, and visiting faculty at department 
of genetics, school of medicine, 
Stanford University.

Shahar Lev-Ari

About Me

Dr. Shahar Lev-Ari (Ph.D.) is visiting faculty in the Department of Genetics at Stanford University and former Chair of the Department of Health Promotion at Tel Aviv University. He directed the Integrative Medicine Center & Laboratory at Tel Aviv Medical Center for nearly a decade and edited the Israeli Cancer Society national integrative cancer care guidelines. With over 80 published scientific works, Dr. Lev-Ari has received international recognition for translating cutting-edge science into practical tools that enhance physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. He currently leads a landmark Stanford study to identify the psychological, digital, and biological biomarkers of burnout and personal fulfillment.

Shahar’s Work

Precision Health & Well-Being

Precision Health & Well-Being is the scientific study and evaluation of innovative strategies, tools, and interventions designed to enhance health and well-being through precision medicine. It enables people to take greater control of and improve their health. Unlike therapy, which focuses on treating illness, Precision Health & Well-Being empowers people to achieve optimal physical, mental, and social well-being by applying precision health tools.

Shahar’s Work

Integrative Medicine

Dr. Lev-Ari (Ph.D.) directed the integrative medicine center at Tel-Aviv Medical Center for nearly a decade, leading 20 specialized therapists. He developed customized programs for 5,000 cancer patients, conducted innovative acupuncture research, implemented and researched meditation programs, and studied phyto-bioactive compounds from traditional medicinal herbs.

Achievements

Awards & Nominations

Editor, National Guidelines for Integrative Medicine in Cancer Care,
Israeli Cancer Association (ICA)

2020

Outstanding Israeli Researcher Award, Israeli Society for Complementary and Integrative Medicine, under the auspices of the Israeli Medical Association.

2010

Honorarium Lecturer Award, Jangheung International Integrative Medicine.

2016

Dean’s Award for Teaching Excellence, Faculty of medicine,
Tel-Aviv University.

2017

Section Editor, Journal of Clinical Medicine.

2021

Member, Global Working Group of Mental Health Promotion.

2021

Featured In

Media & Articles

TV Performance

A new Israeli study has revealed that dissatisfaction is a risk factor for mortality.

Article

Israeli study: Men dissatisfied in marriage face a higher risk of premature death.

Article

This is how the cognitive therapy method works for intrusive thoughts.

Article

Mindfulness – I notice, therefore I exist.

TV Performance

Dr. Shahar Lev-Ari on complementary medicine for cancer patients at the Center for Integrative Medicine.

TV Performance

Connection between stress and diseases?