The Doctor

Dr. Paul Branch

As Dr. Samuel Hahnemann stated, “The physician’s high and only mission is to restore the sick to health…”

As a physician, Dr. Paul Branch believes this to be his obligation to his patients.  Dr. Branch’s knowledge makes him one of the foremost experts on alternative and integrative medicine in the world.  Located in New York City, Dr. Branch also maintainins a patient base in Wisconsin and Illinois. He believes that medicine is best practiced while seeing different points of view at once–a type of “holographic” medicine.  He is dedicated to ensuring his patients receive the best holistic care.  His goal is always deep, curative therapy.

The following represent areas of his expertise:

Traditional Medicine

Dr. Branch graduated from medical school in 1996 and became board certified in family practice in 1999.

Hormonal Medicine, Bio-identical Hormone Replacement

Dr. Branch has taken a special interest in hormonal medicine, particularly as it relates to anti-aging and weight loss and believes that cutting-edge bio-identical hormonal therapy is the best of modern Western medicine.  Recognizing the importance of hormonal imbalances in many diverse conditions, he became certified in the Wiley Protocol in 2009

Classical Homeopathy

He began treating patients with classical homeopathy when he opened his practice in 1999 and now brings this important knowledge to The Zola Diet Team.  He has had years of study under the renowned Bombay Group, including Dr. Rajan Sankaran, Dr. Divya Chhaabra, and Dr. Jayesh Shah.   He believes classical homeopathy to be the queen of medicines.

Chinese Medicine

Dr. Branch’s interest in traditional Chinese medicine began in 1989, when he began to explore Chinese energetic practice.  His study continues with the brilliant acupuncturist Dr. Yongli Ni in Washington D.C.  He now uses the Digimeridian machine Dr. Ni developed to give solid information about the energetic strengths and weaknesses of his patients

Ayurvedic Medicine

In 1997 Dr. Branch began a study of the health traditions of traditional India, stemming from the Vedic sciences.  He practices Hatha yoga and yogic breathing exercises (Pranayama) daily.