Name: DR. AMITHA KALAICHANDRAN at Books Inc. Palo Alto
Start: 2025-02-11T19:00:00-08:00
End: 2025-02-11T20:00:00-08:00
Location: Books Inc.

DR. AMITHA KALAICHANDRAN at Books Inc. Palo Alto

Join Dr. Kalaichandran at Books Inc. Palo Alto for a reading and discussion of her book On Healing!
About this Event

Join Dr. Kalaichandran at Books Inc. Palo Alto for a reading and discussion of her book On Healing: Finding Wholeness Beyond the Limits of Medicine!

Amitha will be joined in conversation with writer, computer scientist, and former executive Dan Zigmond!

In On Healing, Dr. Amitha Kalaichandran MD-a physician, journalist, and integrative medicine expert, guides readers on a transformative journey to understand true healing and what it means to live longer, healthier lives. Drawing from her medical training and real-world experiences, she identifies 12 essential components of healing, each explored through powerful stories and backed by scientific evidence.

Blending expert insights and cross-cultural perspectives, On Healing challenges the limitations of modern healthcare, advocating for a holistic approach that honors the body's natural ability to heal. Dr. Kalaichandran's debut is a compelling blueprint for anyone seeking a fuller understanding of healing, making it an essential read for navigating today's evolving health, longevity, and wellness landscape.

Dr. Amitha Kalaichandran, M.D., M.H.S., C.P.H., is an epidemiologist, physician (fellowship trained in integrative medicine; board certified in public health), and writer. She has held both leadership and consulting roles in Big Tech (e.g. Twitter) and Startups (e.g. Director of Clinical Content for Function Health and Director of Medical Education at Hearty). Her first book, , will be published on January 14, 2025, and was featured on NPR.

Dan Zigmond is a writer, computer scientist, and Zen priest. A former executive for Apple, Instagram, Facebook, Google and Microsoft, he has been cited by Wired magazine as one of the "twenty geniuses we all should know." He is the author of Buddha's Office: The Ancient Art of Waking Up While Working and co-author of Buddha's Diet: The Ancient Art of Losing Weight Without Losing Your Mind. For more info, visit shmonk.com.