I am a member and former Chair of the Department of Health Promotion, in the School of Public Health, in the Faculty of Medicine at Tel-Aviv University, former director, and founder of the Integrative Medicine Center & Research Laboratory at the Tel- Aviv Medical Center.  I am currently a visiting scholar, at Prof. Michael Snyder’s Lab, a global leader in precision health at Stanford University. My expertise spans health promotion, integrative medicine, and precision medicine approaches.

Research Focus: My vision is to empower health and optimize well-being in all people. My research focus on three key areas:

1. Developing a tailored, individual-based, proactive self-care approach to provide tools and interventions that will empower people to take control of and improve their health and well-being.
2. Advancing evidence-based, comprehensive integrative healthcare to improve the lives of people affected by non-communicable diseases (NCDs), particularly cancer.
3. Investigating the psychobiology of life-changing interventions and experiences. In this area, I am co-leading a groundbreaking study to evaluate the long-term effects of one of the largest virtual psychosocial interventions worldwide. We are using multi-omics sampling, continuous wearable physiological monitoring, ecological momentary assessments (EMAs), and psychosocial assessments to understand the mechanism and impact of the intervention on burnout, stress, and well-being.

Notable Achievements and Contributions: I’ve been honored to receive the Outstanding Israeli Researcher Award for Complementary and Integrative Medicine. I’ve published over 75 peer-reviewed scientific manuscripts and book chapters in high-impact journals, including the Journal of Clinical Oncology, Clinical Cancer Research, and JAMA Network Open. I was appointed by the Israeli Cancer Association (ICA) to edit the guidelines for integrative medicine in cancer care. I serve as a Section Editor for the Journal of Clinical Medicine and am a member of the Global Working Group on Mental Health Promotion. I’ve had the privilege of mentoring over 50 graduate and postgraduate students and received the Dean’s Award for Teaching Excellence.

Personal Background: My passion for bridging conventional medicine with holistic practices stems from my upbringing in Rehovot, Israel. I was born into a family where science and the humanities were deeply valued. My father, a physicist at the Soreq Nuclear Research Center, and my mother, a Bible teacher and descendant of Rabbi Shlomo Yitzchaki (Rashi), significantly shaped my early interests. Beyond my professional pursuits, I have a deep interest in meditation and altered states of consciousness. I’ve explored various practices including Zen, mindfulness, and Byron Katie’s work, and have trained in integrative medicine approaches like Chinese medicine, Shiatsu, Tuina, and Qigong. These experiences continue to inform my holistic approach to health and well-being research.