About Us
As an ND and MD team, we are deeply committed to supporting your wellness. While we cannot promise cures, our priority is identifying root causes and crafting personalized solutions that meet your unique needs.
Our Story
Committed to Health & Wellness
We collect precise data, thoroughly investigate, and aim to identify root causes. Our team provides excellent medical care in a friendly environment, focusing on optimal health. While we can’t promise cures, we’re committed to finding solutions that work for you. We take a holistic approach, collaborating with your current treatment providers. We’ve helped improve wellness for patients with cancer, autoimmune diseases, diabetes, heart disease, and more.
As dedicated physicians, we cherish the simple joys of life. Our shared passions for food, travel, and nature bring us closer to each other and to our community. We believe in the freedom to access education and nutritious food, and we enjoy growing our own produce. Connected with family and friends, we embrace a lifestyle that celebrates health, happiness, and the beauty of the world around us.
Gurneet K. Anand, MS, ND
Gurneet K. Anand, MS, ND is a board-certified and a licensed naturopathic doctor. Dr. Anand graduated from The University of Bridgeport School of Naturopathic Medicine in Bridgeport, CT in May 2020. The Naturopathic Doctorate program is a 4-year full-time medical school that includes the academic rigor of the basic and clinical sciences and more than 850 hours of clinical experience employing both conventional and naturopathic modalities.
She also has a master’s degree in biomedical professions and research from Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, TN, and completed her undergraduate degree in biology from The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.
As a naturopathic doctor, Dr. Anand will offer a unique experience empowering you to heal yourself while acting as a guide/teacher to help you attain your optimal wellness. With her diverse skill set, Dr. Anand seeks to improve access, outcomes, and lifestyle for her patients struggling with chronic and complex illnesses. In her free time, she enjoys spending time in nature with her husband, cooking, exploring global cultures through books, travel, and food, and sharing her love of Sikhism and faith with others.
Gagandeep S. Anand, MD, MPH, BCS
Advocate for Lifestyle Medicine, Preventive Healthcare, and Health Informatics
Meet Dr. Gagandeep S. Anand
CliftonStrengths®: Harmony (common ground) | Empathy (listening deeply) | Belief (values-driven) | Connectedness (seeing patterns) | Intellection (thinking deeply)
Dr. Gagandeep S. Anand is a passionate advocate for lifestyle medicine and preventive healthcare. His medical journey began with the Kasturba Medical College/American University of Antigua twinning program in Manipal, Karnataka, India, where he completed his pre-med and basic sciences. He then pursued clinical science training in the Baltimore, MD/Washington DC area. Dr. Anand earned his MD from the International American University in St. Lucia. Before embarking on his medical career, he obtained a degree in computer science and bioinformatics from the University of Waterloo in Canada.
From Coding to Healing
Dr. Anand’s fascination with the programmable automation in computer science sparked his curiosity for medicine. He saw parallels between constructing lines of code and the intricate workings of DNA. This curiosity led him to medical school in Manipal, a remote part of Southern India, where he hoped to learn traditional clinical medicine, much like his great-grandfather who served as a physician in the army during WWII.
Family and Culture
Dr. Anand hails from a traditional Sikh Punjabi family that values education and cultural integration. His father, a mechanical engineer, designs and manufactures industrial-scale cooling machines for the Canadian Plastics industry. His mother, the architect of their daily living and their lifestyle medicine journey, worked in the schools Dr. Anand and his brother attended during grade school.
The Journey to Lifestyle Medicine
Dr. Anand’s exploration of lifestyle medicine began while studying for the US Medical Licensing (USMLE) exams. Struggling with the practicality of standardized tests, he found solace in documentaries like “Eating You Alive” and “Forks Over Knives.” His parents’ health issues further fueled his passion for evidence-based nutrition and lifestyle medicine.
Dedication and Community
Dr. Anand is dedicated to promoting lifestyle medicine within his family and the community. He believes in the power of showcasing success stories to motivate others. His parents’ health improvements, acknowledged by their endocrinologist, serve as a testament to the effectiveness of lifestyle medicine. He is also working to construct the field of Preventive/Lifestyle Health Informatics, serving as a Clinical Informatician Consultant. Dr. Anand has completed the Epic Physician Builder certification and will end his Clinical Informatics Fellowship at the University of Minnesota, Fairview, Hennepin in July of 2027.
Inspiring Resources
Dr. Greger’s Nutrition Facts: A fantastic resource for physicians looking to make a difference.
Documentaries: The Game Changers, Forks Over Knives, Code Blue, The Peril on My Plate
Acknowledgements
Dr. Anand extends his gratitude to Dr. Deepa, who once said, “You have a story to tell. And might I dare say, a duty to tell it.” Her guidance has been invaluable in his journey.
Notice of Compliance with Institutional Policies
As I begin my Clinical Informatics Fellowship at the University of Minnesota and Hennepin, I remain fully committed to upholding institutional policies, ethical guidelines, and professional standards. My work with Thrive Wellness Institute includes administrative responsibilities and select clinical activities, all of which comply with relevant regulations, including:
- University of Minnesota’s Administrative Policy on Individual Conflicts of Interest and Standards Governing Relationships with Business Entities
- University of Minnesota’s Policy on Outside Consulting and Other Commitments
- University of Minnesota’s Vendor Interactions & Conflict of Interest Policy
- GME Moonlighting Policy (Duty Hours 80) for Clinical Practice
- AMA Code of Medical Ethics on the Sale of Health-Related Products
I have ensured that all aspects of my external professional activities are appropriately reviewed and approved, adhering to the necessary disclosure and documentation requirements. Clinical engagements will strictly follow duty hour limitations, and clear separation will be maintained between institutional responsibilities and outside work.
Transparency and integrity remain central to our practice, and I encourage affiliates or colleagues to reach out if further clarity on these compliance measures is needed.
