Our Team

Dr. Sushma Hirani specializes in functional medicine to help you find root causes for your illnesses. She does not believe in just treating your symptoms. She creates a personalized treatment plan for each patient depending on their health and family history and the results of their specialty lab tests.

She uses an integrative holistic approach to wellness utilizing conventional medicine and evidence based complementary therapies. She believes in treating the patient as a whole (body, mind, and soul) and places a strong emphasis on preventive care, nutrition, and lifestyle changes.

Dr Hirani treats chronic issues such as hypothyroidism, fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue, hormonal imbalances, adrenal fatigue, menopause and women’s health issues, digestive disorders and chronic pain using a functional medicine approach. She also uses Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT), herbal medicine and detoxification therapies to provide the best care for her patients.

She has a special interest in women’s healthcare and is committed to working with her patients at their own pace and helping them attain their optimal health goals.

Honors and Awards

• Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2011 – 2012)
• Patients Choice Award (2012, 2014)
• On-time Doctor Award (2014)

Affiliations

• American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM)
• American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine
• American College for Advancement of Medicine (ACAM)

A personal note from Dr. Hirani

I live in Fairfax county with my loving husband, two beautiful children, and an adorable fluffy cotton. Spending time with my family is my passion and caring for my patients is my mission.

Our health is our most valuable possession and asset, important in all its dimensions – physical, mental, and emotional. It is with great honor that I serve you, and feel privileged that you considered me as your doctor to help you achieve your optimal health.

I look for the root cause and focus my efforts on treating it. I believe in restoring and maintaining good health by strengthening the body’s own healing power to overcome chronic illnesses. It is a fulfilling experience to be in charge of your own health, and I will try to help you explore your power to do so.

I am committed to working with you at your own pace and will try my best to fulfill the trust that you have put in me for your care. Good luck on your journey to optimal wellness!

In good health,
Sushma Hirani, MD”

Dr. Alex Leon is a board-certified family physician specializing in integrative functional medicine for the entire family and helps to restore and maintain your well-being. His comprehensive approach includes utilizing the functional medicine matrix, reviewing your health issues, and developing a collaborative plan for further testing and interventions including lifestyle enhancements. He has a special interest in men’s health care and chronic musculoskeletal problems. He treats women and children too.

Dr. Leon uses a combination of conventional medicine, nutri and pharmacogenomics, and evidence based alternative therapies for providing optimum care. This includes:

• Nutritional, toxin, immune, gut functional and microbe analysis
• Evidence-based bioidentical hormone therapy
• Phytotherapy
• Prolotherapy
• Therapeutic lifestyle changes or TLC medicine
• Bio detoxification and chelation when necessary
• Nutrient repletion
• Supportive talk therapy
• Referrals for state-of-the-art diagnostics including cardiovascular and functional testing, and interventions,

Affiliations

• American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM)
• American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine
• American College for Advancement of Medicine (ACAM)

Dr. Leon collaborates with other practitioners for nutritional counseling, body work including functional chiropractic, energy work including acupuncture/OCM, and spiritual counseling.

Ready to have a consultation with Dr. Alex Leon, our integrative family medicine physician. Please call us at (571)529-6699 and talk to our wellness coordinators.

Dr. Verma provides functional chiropractic care for all kinds of chronic and acute pain management. As a board-certified Chiropractic Sports Physician, Dr. Verma specializes in orthopedics, biomechanical evaluation, and neurology services. He focuses on treating root causes using gentle chiropractic, physical therapy, cold laser therapy, soft tissue therapy, and rehabilitation for fast effective results.

Background

Dr. Verma has helped thousands of patients experience a pain-free life. He grew up in Northern VA and attended George Mason University. He has been associated with medical centers in Northern Virginia providing comprehensive cutting edge technologies and care for patients with chronic and recurrent pain. He moved to California to join his wife. Dr. Verma has honed his skills working at an integrative medical center in Las Vegas that specializes in functional medicine and conservative pain management. Ultimately, the love of family and friends brings Dr. Verma back to the Northern VA area permanently where he will be living with his wife and daughter. He looks forward to making a difference in your life and bringing functional integrative chiropractic care to the forefront.

Conditions Treated

Dr. Verma focuses on providing personalized treatment rather than a one-size-fits-all therapy. He works closely with a team of healthcare practitioners to provide comprehensive integrative care for optimal outcomes for his patients. He specializes in chronic and acute pain conditions including:

• Chronic or Acute Pain
• Fibromyalgia
• Arthritis
• Back & Neck Pain
• Spine & Joint Pain
• Sciatica
• Sports or Exercise Injuries
• Bulging/Herniated Discs
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Postural Issues/Scoliosis
• Tension Headaches/Migraines
• Radiculopathy – Tingling in Arms, Legs

In addition to treating and alleviating pain, functional chiropractic services can help relieve stress and tense muscles, boost immunity and improve sleep patterns.

Dr Verma also provides low level laser therapy, a non-invasive and effective method of pain management designed to treat the root cause of pain with precision and accuracy resulting in faster healing times. He also handles complex and chronic pain cases that have failed to see results with traditional chiropractic and medical care. This includes second opinions on MRI and X-Ray to determine course of care as well as treatment for chronic conditions without the use of medications or surgery.

Dr. Verma’s chiropractic treatments are tailored to the specific condition. They include gentle manual adjustments to the joint causing an increase of mobility. This helps to improve nerve flow, circulation, and overall relaxation of muscles. Dr. Verma is one of the few chiropractic physicians in Northern Virginia who works within the medical community with other physicians. His gentle techniques combined with education and training provide for painless treatment as well as faster recovery times and less doctor visits.

According to Dr Verma – “My approach to chiropractic differs from most in that I do not try to solve every problem with the chiropractic adjustment. Although I know the research proven results of chiropractic care, I believe that the greatest use of this tool is knowing when and when not to utilize this type of care. As an integrated physician, I strongly believe in a personalized approach to care that begins with doctor-patient dialogue and ends with mutual participation and success”

Testimonials for Dr. Verma

“Dr Verma is hands down the best Chiropractor, I have ever been too and I have been to a lot of them. He is not only extremely knowledgeable, he is also thorough and is able to get results in very few visits. I have seen him for my shoulder, knees, lower back and foot. In each case, he has gotten results in as little as 3 visits.” – Holly M.

“This man is amazing!!! Dr. Verma took care of me in California and we miss him here. His knowledge, compassion and patience is hard to replace. I learned so much from him about my body and how to care for it holistically. Do yourself a favor and go see him. You will not regret it!” – Jan P.

“Doctor Verma is the best! I have been experiencing back pain from a herniated disk that was putting pressure on my sciatic nerve. As you can imagine, it was extremely painful to deal with and thank goodness for Dr. Verma’s help. He was able to diagnose the problem and quickly implement a treatment plan to help me get better. He is very professional, helpful and knowledgeable- and most important, he listens to his patients. He also educated me on how to take better care of my body and help the healing process along to ultimately avoid long-term medication and invasive surgery options down the road. I also appreciate his holistic and common sense approach to healing. I know how back pain can affect your life and well-being, but there is hope and I highly recommend Dr. Verma to help!” – Sanaa B.

“Dr. Verma is the most knowledgeable sports chiropractor I know and I have been to many. Unlike other chiropractors that put you on long treatment plans, he was able to resolve my issues in three visits and taught me how to exercise and rehab properly from home. His main goal was to keep me pain free so I didn’t need to go to his office often, which I really appreciated. The last chiropractor I went to told me I needed to sign up for a 50 visit package!! I couldn’t believe it! Dr. Verma genuinely wants you to get better and his caring attitude makes him stand out the most. It’s hard to find good doctors that actually care about your health and he is definitely one of them.” – James A

“Dr Verma is the best chiropractor I have ever been to and I have seen several. He is very thorough and informative. He’s helped me so much with my back pain and migraines. There is no one else like him.” – Jenny A

Ready to have a consultation with Dr. Verma. Please call us at (571)529-6699 and talk to our wellness coordinators.

Elizabeth McMillan is a board certified Clinical Nutrition Specialist (CNS) specializing in functional nutritional therapy and integrative health. Functional nutrition focuses on building health by restoring proper physiological function and integrative health takes into account the whole person as well as all aspects of lifestyle. She believes in finding the root cause of aliments and creating a personalized dietary plan in order to restore optimal wellness. Working with other health practitioners, Elizabeth can help you with a number of conditions including:

• Digestive Tract Problems (IBS, constipation, acid reflux)
• Food sensitivities
• Weakened Immune System (frequent colds, allergies)
• Autoimmune conditions (rheumatoid arthritis, Hashimoto’s, Crohn’s)
• Endocrine System Disorders (Type I and Type II diabetes, hypo/hyperthyroidism)
• Skin Conditions (eczema, psoriasis, rashes)
• Weight Problems (losing weight, gaining weight)
• Mental Health Issues (anxiety, depression)
• Headaches and/or Migraines
• Women’s Health Issues (menstrual cycle disorders, infertility

She believes there is a cohesive link between the foods we eat and all of the processes throughout the body. Often times a symptom we are experiencing is our body’s way of telling us that there is something wrong on a biochemical level. The CNS is a certification dedicated to the science based medical nutrition therapy. Her bachelor’s degree is from The Pennsylvania State University in Nutrition. While a student at Penn State she was active in the Student Nutrition Association. Her major contribution being to THON; Penn State’s student run Philanthropic Organization which raises money for Pediatric Cancer. Elizabeth was also awarded membership to Kappa Omicron Nu, an honor’s society for the College of Health and Human Development. Elizabeth is from Berks County, PA and grew loving Penn State football. She loves cooking, is an avid equestrian, being outside with her Italian Greyhound, hiking, and keeping up with a general workout routine including kickboxing, yoga and running. Elizabeth loves food, and aims to empower others with their food choices and cooking skills so taste is never compromised. “Let food by thy medicine, and let thy medicine be thy food.” - Hippocrates

Affiliations

• American College of Nutrition
• Serve Safe Manager Certified (for cooking classes)
• Certified Clinical Nutrition Specialist

Testimonials for Elizabeth McMillan

“For a couple of decades, I have struggled with increasing weight gain. Every attempt at weight loss, and there have been many, failed. You name it I tried it. About four months ago I ran into a friend who I hadn’t seen in a good while. I was amazed to see that she had lost well over 100 pounds if not more. It was through her testimony about your weight loss plan that I felt compelled to schedule an appointment. Of course, I was skeptical at the time. But after 4 months I have lost almost 50 pounds, 4 dress sizes and I feel amazing. I hate to call this a weight loss plan as what I have discovered is a whole new way of life. The nutrition plan couple with the knowledgeable, loving and encouraging accountability of Elizabeth McMillan, has changed my life as well as my thought process not to mention spending habits when grocery shopping. This is the first plan that I truly feel is something I can apply to my life each and everyday. It is doable, manageable, affordable, educational and life transforming.” – Kathy B “There are no words to express the gratitude I feel for all that Elizabeth has done for me. Her protocol for treating Lyme disease and its complications works. I have made huge progress on my road to healing, thanks to her knowledge and expertise. I appreciate the time she takes for her clients, finding the answers to our questions. Thanks, Elizabeth, and God bless you.” – Sarah “I’m a 38 year old single mom. I noticed over the last year or so I was getting more anxious, more panicky about every day life. I was losing energy, I was getting tired, very tired but couldn’t sleep. I wore myself thin. I started losing my hair, I started having joint pain so badly I just stayed in bed. I was a emotionally wreck. I cried for days, about everything. I visited my medical doctor for the last year or so and never found answers. She informed me that I would just need to get used to living my life with anxiety. It’s all in my head. And suggested antidepressants. Which I never took, reading the side effects give me more anxiety then I could handle. Some side effects were deadly. I prayed for God to please give me wisdom, I prayed often. I had a very supportive family and church. My friend introduced me to Elizabeth McMillan. She was the wisdom I had prayed for. At my first appointment I was heard, I felt like a person not a number, I felt understood. I had answers. I was encouraged and I was thankful. I’ve been blessed in many ways by McMillan. I want to personally thank you for being real. Thank you for listening when I needed help. Today my anxiety is gone, and feel great! God is so Good!!!” – Betsy K. Ready to have a consultation with Elizabeth McMillan, MS, our certified clinical nutritionist. Please call us at (571)529-6699 and talk to our wellness coordinators.

Dr Liss treats the following -

Psychological and emotional problems such as:

• Addictions and substance abuse
• Anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression
• Personality disorders, post traumatic stress, fears and phobias

Physical health problems such as –

• Allergies, asthma, autism
• Childhood ailments, ear infections, flu
• Chronic illnesses, Immune deficiency, geriatric issues, re-occurring acute conditions
• Colitis, digestive disorders
• Hair and skin disorders, eczema, psoriasis, herpes
• Headaches, migraines
• Pre and post-surgical trauma, muscular pain
• PMS and women’s health issues
• Sinus infections, and much more

He also provides homeopathy flu vaccine and International travelers kits.

Michael Liss has over 30 Years’ of experience treating illnesses and severe chronic health issues. If you are receptive to natural holistic approaches to treat your emotional and physical health issues, then Michael Liss is here to help your entire family. He uses homeopathic remedies and natural nutritional supplements that get to the root cause of your illness. Michael Liss has over 30 years experience treating illness and severe chronic health challenges from Autism to vaccine toxicity.

In addition, Dr. Liss has studied with many international homeopathic healers including –

• Courses in homeopathy at Philadelphia Osteopathic College with Henry Williams MD
• George Vithoulkhas, Homeopathic training
• Francisco Eizeyaga M.D., Homeopathic training
• J. Ramakrishnan MD, Homeopathic training
• Training at Temple University, Philadelphia; Hopkins University, Baltimore; University of the State of New York

Michael Liss has also taught Homeopathy at the following schools:

• University of Maryland at Kernan Hospital
• George Washington University School of Medicine
• Howard University School of Medicine
• Johns Hopkins School of Nursing
• Tai Sophia Institute

Ready to have a consultation with Michael Liss, our classical homeopathy specialist? Please call us at (571)529-6699 and talk to our wellness coordinators.

Listed in Northern Virginia Magazine as the Best Acupuncturist

Virginia Mitchell is board certified in acupuncture by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) and holds the third license granted by the state of Virginia to practice acupuncture. She is also a trained massage therapist focusing on acupressure and zero balancing. Complementing her body-mind studies, Virginia completed a two-year program in spiritual direction through the Shalem Institute in Washington, DC, in 1989.

Growing up in Alabama, in a family of doctors, Virginia always knew the value of good medical care. It wasn’t until she experienced acupuncture that she found a form of medicine that fit her gifts and personality.

“The breadth and elegance of acupuncture, its ability to address such a wide range of conditions simultaneously and its emphasis on treating the individual really drew me in. Even now, after providing acupuncture for over 20 years, I marvel at what can be done!” – Virginia Mitchell

Conditions Treated

• Allergies
• Anxiety/Depression
• Arthritis
• Autoimmune disorders
• Back, Neck or Shoulder pain
• Migraines/Headaches
• Fibromyalgia
• Infertility
• Insomnia
• Sports injuries

Training in Battlefield Acupuncture has helped her reduce pain for clients where nothing else has worked.

Testimonials

Great sleep, no headache, no pain. Feeling great. Thank you. You make the magic happen.” – Anna Vasiento

“I have been seeing Virginia Mitchell for a while now, for acupuncture treatment of different ailments with impressive results. In particular, my seasonal allergies have improved to the point that with a monthly maintenance session I am free of allergies for the first time in my life. These allergy outbursts had increased over time in my life. They have annoyed me during my trips and at home. Now I am free of them, no matter where I go and without medication affecting my stomach. Very satisfied.” – Juan T

“Virginia successfully treated me with acupuncture for post-herpetic nerve pain following an episode of shingles more than 5 years ago. I continue to see her regularly to ensure there is no recurrence and to address other health issues. She is very knowledgeable and professional. She tailors each session to meet my needs by asking questions about my health. I would definitely recommend her to anyone wanting to try acupuncture.” – Jen Welham

“I have been receiving Acupuncture from Virginia for over 2 years. I suffer from a great deal of joint pain as well as stress from multiple chronic conditions. After a treatment I’m very much pain and stress free. I sleep better and am able to do more. Sometimes this lasts days, to a week. I highly recommend Virginia for Acupuncture. She is capable, genuinely cares about her patients and treats all with respect. Acupuncture is a wonderful non-invasive way to treat and heal your body.” – Anna Vasiento

“I have had the pleasure of experiencing Virginia Mitchell’s amazing acupuncture treatments for over 25 years, adjusting me into the seasons as well as through deep grief over the unexpected loss of my youngest brother. She is the most caring and thoughtful practitioner I have ever known and I always leave the session feeling totally refreshed, relaxed, renewed, and grateful. Often times I will ask her to read/explain the descriptions of the “points” she selected to address during my treatment — and I always find them to be inspiring and on target. I am blessed to have found Virginia and recommend her to everyone.” – Lynn J

Looking for help with pain relief, stress reduction, fertility issues, or other acupuncture services, call us at 571-529-6699.