My name is Dr. Minesh Naran. My journey in medicine began in South Africa, where I qualified as a physician before devoting over two decades to full-service family practice. Throughout those years, I also practiced acupuncture for pain conditions, constantly searching for better, more effective ways to help patients who were living with chronic pain.
Early in my career, I realized how limited our standard medical tools could be when addressing chronic pain in primary care. Skeletal muscle is truly the “orphan” of modern medicine. Because soft-tissue trigger points cannot be seen on standard radiology, such as routine X-rays, MRIs, or ultrasounds, medicine frequently defaults to joint- or disc-based diagnoses like osteoarthritis or degenerative disc disease. In reality, bone degeneration itself rarely generates pain unless there is a fracture or malignancy; the pain patients feel is driven by secondary irritation and overload in the surrounding soft tissues, tendons, and muscles.
Twenty years ago, I discovered Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy. For the first ten years, I integrated trigger point care directly into my family practice, witnessing remarkable functional recoveries in patients who had previously exhausted their options. Seeing its transformative potential, I made the decision ten years ago to leave general family practice completely. Since then, I have dedicated 100% of my clinical focus to trigger point therapy, musculoskeletal pain management, and teaching these techniques to fellow physicians.
My Experience
15+ years of clinical expertise in Myofascial pain management
Opened family practice in 1993
Holder of Trigger Point Therapy certificate for 18+ years
My Education
Received MD in 1990 in South Africa
Received Acupuncture qualification from University of California, Los Angeles, in 1995
Obtained certification in Trigger Point Therapy at the George Washington University, home of Janet Travell in 2008
Meet our Medical Office Assistant, Gabi. With a passion for providing top-notch patient care, Gabi brings a wealth of experience and a warm, friendly demeanor to our practice. As the first point of contact for our patients, she greets everyone with a genuine smile and ensures a welcoming environment.
With a keen eye for detail and superb organizational skills, Gabi efficiently manages all administrative tasks in the office. She is also a certified Laser Therapy technician with a passion for helping patients achieve optimal wellness.
She takes pride in her ability to create a comfortable and reassuring atmosphere for patients, demonstrating empathy and compassion in every interaction. With her vast knowledge of the medical procedures offered by Dr. Naran, Gabi confidently answers patient inquiries and provides accurate information, helping to alleviate any concerns.
Above all, Gabi is committed to our patients’ well-being and strives to exceed expectations by delivering exceptional service.
As an advanced level Laser Therapy technician, Priti’s passion stems from her interest in working and interacting with people. She is organized and detailed and strives to give each of her patients clear and careful attention when working with them.
The ability to listen to her patients and understanding their pain-related needs sets her apart as a technician dedicated towards helping them.
Hearing about the healing effects of the treatment and the relief the patients receive, are motivating factors for Priti as she continues to elevate her interest in Laser Therapy.