Dr. Tanvi Gandhi, ND, L.Ac., is a naturopathic physician, certified integrative psychiatry provider, narrative medicine facilitator, and licensed acupuncturist practicing in Connecticut and New York. She is the founder of Shiva-Shakti Acupuncture and Ayurveda, a Stamford-based practice that brings together ancient healing traditions and modern integrative medicine to support the whole person: mind, body, and spirit.

With academic training in microbiology, immunology, and genetics from UCLA and research experience at the National Institutes of Health, Dr. Gandhi brings a strong scientific foundation to her holistic clinical work. Her advanced training includes integrative psychiatry through the IPI Institute, Narrative Medicine at Columbia University, and a fellowship in Integrative Psychiatry at the University of Colorado. She is currently a fellow in Pediatric and Adolescent Psychiatry Redefined and serves on the Narrative Medicine faculty for Psychiatry Redefined.

Dr. Gandhi has completed integrative oncology training through Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, informing her safe, complementary support for patients and caregivers. Dr. Gandhi’s work extends beyond her private practice into community mental health and wellness. She serves as an integrative psychiatry and wellness provider across the Acute, Transitional Living, and outpatient programs at Silver Hill Hospital, where she provides individualized care and facilitates mindfulness and integrative wellness groups for adults and adolescents. She also contributes to the Trauma-Focused and Professionals Residential Programs, supporting individuals navigating complex mental health needs with a grounded and compassionate presence.

Her clinical approach draws from naturopathic medicine, East Asian medicine, integrative psychiatry, Ayurveda, and Narrative Medicine. Guided by the vis mediatrix naturae philosophy—the healing power of nature—and the “doctor as teacher” model, Dr. Gandhi believes that meaningful care begins with listening deeply, understanding the whole story, and creating space for each individual to participate in their own healing. Depending on the person and their needs, care may incorporate acupuncture, nutrition and lifestyle counseling, mindfulness-based therapies, Ayurvedic practices, supplements, homeopathy, craniosacral therapy, sound-based wellness practices, stress management, and narrative reflection.

During medical school, Dr. Gandhi received the “Best Student Doctor Who Is Calm in Crisis” award, a recognition that reflects the calm, centered approach she brings to her work. Whether sitting with a patient one-on-one or facilitating a group, she strives to create a space that feels warm, safe, and supportive while offering practical tools for self-awareness, resilience, self-healing, and deep inner restoration.

Beyond clinical care, Dr. Gandhi is passionate about expanding access to mental health and wellness education. She leads Mindful Alchemy and sound-based wellness programs throughout Fairfield County and the New York City area, and contributes to the broader field through writing, teaching, presentations, and professional leadership. Her work has been published in NDNR and the Intima Journal of Narrative Medicine, and she has presented on topics including Marma and Ayurveda in integrative psychiatry and Narrative Medicine in physician wellness.

At the heart of Dr. Gandhi’s work is a simple belief: healing is not about becoming someone new, but about reconnecting with the wisdom, resilience, and wholeness that already exist within you. Whether you’re seeking relief, restoration, or reconnection, Dr. Gandhi creates a warm, nurturing space where your healing journey can begin.