Dr. Maya Shetreat-Klein is an integrative pediatric neurologist board-certified in adult and child neurology as well as pediatrics. A lifelong foodie and environmental activist, she has dedicated herself to understanding the connection between nutrition, toxins and neurological health. Dr. Shetreat-Klein has gained recognition by successfully treating hundreds of children with neurological issues using an integrative approach, which includes functional medicine, herbs, mind-body techniques, and homeopathy. She believes in using a gentle, nurturing approach to treat children and young adults with neurological, gut and immune issues. Dr. Shetreat-Klein graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine with a Special Distinction in Research for her work in autism after graduating with honors from Columbia College. A graduate of the University of Arizona’s Fellowship in Integrative Medicine, she now teaches as faculty at academic institutions throughout the New York area, and lectures nationally and internationally. She started her own integrative practice, Brainmending, in 2008. Dr. Shetreat-Klein also founded Mitzvah Meat and Mindful Meat, a sustainable company offering kosher and unkosher, grass-fed and finished, natural, compassionately-slaughtered meats. She serves on the Expert Advisory Boards of several organizations, including the Autism Society’s Treatment Guided Research Initiative and Better School Food. Visit her website at http://www.brainmending.com
