Functional Medicine Los Angeles
Functional and Holistic Doctor Serving Los Angeles
Dr. Karima Hirani provides personalized root-cause care from her Santa Monica clinic.
A Message From Dr. Karima Hirani
My Services
Functional Medicine Care in Los Angeles
Dr. Hirani uses functional testing, nutrition, and integrative therapies to treat chronic pain, fatigue, gut, hormone, immune, and nervous system concerns.
Nutrition, Diets, Supplements
Physician-guided nutrition, diets, supplements, and hormone support based on symptoms, labs, and goals.
IV Vitamin Therapy
Physician-supervised IV vitamin and hydration therapy to support nutrient status, hydration, recovery, and wellness goals.
Functional Medicine Testing
Functional lab testing for hormones, nutrients, toxins, food sensitivities, inflammation, and root-cause markers.
Neural Therapy
Targeted Neural Therapy injections may support nerve signaling, scars, pain patterns, and autonomic imbalance.
Stellate Ganglion Block
An ultrasound-guided nerve block that may help calm sympathetic overactivity related to stress response, PTSD, anxiety, and pain.
Ozone/prolozone
Ozone and Prolozone injection therapies may support circulation, inflammation balance, joint comfort, and tissue repair goals.
Expert Care You Can Trust
Why Choose Dr. Karima Hirani?
Dr. Karima Hirani, MD combines board-certified family medicine, nutrition, functional medicine, and holistic care for patients in Santa Monica and Los Angeles.
- 25+ years of experience in chronic pain and complex illness
- Board-certified family physician
- Medical degree from the University of Southern California (USC)
- Master's in Nutrition from UCLA School of Public Health
- Certified in clinical homeopathy
- Evidence-informed, patient-centered care
- Published author of What Your Doctor Didn't Tell You: How Complimentary-Alternative Medicine Can Help Your Pain
Dr Karima Hirani’s Book
A patient-friendly guide to complementary and integrative strategies that may support chronic pain care.All chronic pain sufferers need to read and use the very effective techniques in this book! Tracy L. Brobyn, MD
What Patients Say About Dr. Hirani
Marinela Vukas
Theresa Gartland
Vernita West
Mike DeBello
Stacy Berger
Carey McKenzie
Chronic and Complex Health Concerns
Fatigue
Gut Issues
PMS
Headaches
Anxiety
Sexual Health
Respiratory Infections
Menopause
Vaginal Health
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How My Functional Medicine Approach Is Different
Dr. Hirani looks beyond symptoms to review history, lifestyle, nutrition, labs, hormones, immune function, stress, and environment before planning care.
⚡ More Than Symptom Relief
I believe in comprehensive care. My approach goes beyond managing symptoms to address your overall well-being.
🎯 A Focus on Education to Empower and Guide You
Clear guidance helps you understand your options and take an active role in care decisions.
🧑🏻 Whole-Person Medical Care
Your history, labs, nutrition, sleep, stress, and environment are considered together.
🔎 Root-Cause Evaluation
The goal is to identify underlying contributors rather than only managing symptoms.
💊 Evidence-Based Integrative Medicine
Care may combine conventional insight, functional testing, nutrition, lifestyle support, and selected integrative therapies.
As Seen On CBS
Dr. Karima Hirani has been featured on CBS discussing holistic and integrative care. Watch the segment to learn more.
Simple Steps to Start Care
Reach Out to Us First
Book your free 10-minute consultation call so we can understand your concerns and next step.
Request an Appointment
Request an appointment with Dr. Hirani.
Meet With Dr. Hirani
Review your history, symptoms, goals, and recommended next steps.
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Functional Medicine Doctor FAQs
What does a functional medicine doctor do?
A functional medicine doctor reviews symptoms, history, lifestyle, environment, and lab patterns to look for root causes and guide personalized care.
Does Dr. Hirani see patients from Los Angeles?
Yes. Her clinic is in Santa Monica, and patients visit from Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, South Bay, and nearby communities.
Is holistic medicine different from functional medicine?
They overlap. Holistic medicine considers the whole person, while functional medicine uses root-cause evaluation and testing to guide care.
What happens before treatment is recommended?
Dr. Hirani reviews your history, symptoms, goals, and relevant testing before recommending services or therapies.