Dr. Monica Vaghela was raised using mostly natural remedies for common illnesses and has always had an interest in a holistic approach to medicine. As a naturopathic physician, Dr. Vaghela recognizes that nutritional and emotional health plays the biggest role in overall well-being. She uses an integrative approach in patient care by looking at the whole person and finding the root cause. She has experience with a variety of patient types that range from working with refugees to professional athletes.

She takes the time to listen to her patients to provide the best possible care using various modalities, such as: Ayurveda, homeopathy, nutritional therapies, and botanical medicine.

Patient education is very important to Dr. Vaghela, and she spends a great deal of time ensuring that the patient understands the reasoning behind the illness and provides the tools for the body’s innate healing ability. She has hosted several educational talks and appeared on numerous news channels discussing various health topics.

Dr. Vaghela was recognized in her field in Natural Awakenings Phoenix Edition 2014 and 2015 Natural Choice Awards and in the Arizona Health and Living Magazine as a leader in community outreach.

Dr. Vaghela completed her Bachelor of Science in Biology at the University of North Carolina-Charlotte and continued on to Tempe, AZ to pursue her career at Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, from where she graduated with her medical degree. She recently moved back to the Charlotte area with her husband and their dog. In her spare time, Dr. Vaghela enjoys spending time with her loved ones, hiking, and reading.