District Center for Integrative Medicine

District Center for Integrative Medicine The District Center for Integrative Medicine (DCIM) heals patients through a deeply individualized an

Today is National Doctors’ Day, and it has me reflecting on the path that brought me here.In my practice, I talk a lot a...
03/30/2026

Today is National Doctors’ Day, and it has me reflecting on the path that brought me here.

In my practice, I talk a lot about data, hormones, and metabolic health—but at the heart of all that science is a human connection, a relationship. To be invited into your most vulnerable moments, to listen to the stories your body is telling, and to partner with you in rewriting your healthspan is a privilege I don’t take lightly.

The truth is: I could do no other job with such endless satisfaction. (Although little secret : dancing and spiritual teacher of some sort were considerations ☺️)

Whether we are optimizing your “muscle currency” or navigating the complexities of the menopause transition, my goal remains the same: to be the advocate you deserve in a system that too often asks you to settle.

To my colleagues who are in the trenches, to the mentors who taught me to look “out-of-the-box,” and most importantly, to the patients who trust me with their lives—thank you. You are the reason I am so passionate about this work and overflowing with gratitude today!

✨ ladies : Follow along for more insights on how we can optimize your heath, together.

“I’m down for anything” meant something a lot different 20 years ago then it does now 😵‍💫But that’s ok because the older...
03/10/2026

“I’m down for anything” meant something a lot different 20 years ago then it does now 😵‍💫

But that’s ok because the older I get, the more intentional I become about how I spend my time.

Time is precious. Time is limited. And how we spend it touches every part of our lives… our energy, our health, our work, and the people we love.

A healthy version of yourself is the best version of yourself. Be ok with saying NO if it’s not contributing to growth, to self-care, to being happy.

You may be surprised to hear this but you don’t have to rely only on eggs and protein powder to hit your protein goals. ...
03/06/2026

You may be surprised to hear this but you don’t have to rely only on eggs and protein powder to hit your protein goals. Nope! There are plenty of other nutrient-dense foods that you can add into your diet that are just as easy, just as accessible and just as tasty! 

The mighty 🥚has approximately 6g of protein.  They’re low-cost, high-value in terms of the different nutritional value they bring to your plate. But let’s be real, adding egg whites to everything is boring! So what else is out there? 👀 

These are just a few of my favorite foods to incorporate that help me meet my protein goals:

🌱Hemp seeds: 3 tbsp has 10g of protein and lots of healthy fats. Toss on a salad or into a smoothie. 

🫛Edamame: ⅔ cup has around 11g of protein. Makes for a great snack on the go or a nice addition to any bowl. 

🥣 Buckwheat: ½ cup has upwards of 12g of protein. It’s nutty and naturally gluten-free! I use it in lieu of oats when making granola 

🐐Goat milk yogurt: ¾ cup is around 6g of protein. It’s an easier to digest, probiotic-rich alternative to traditional cows milk yogurt

🥫Canned beans: chickpeas, black, navy - you name it! I always keep a variety of legumes around to add to meals. You can get anywhere from 5-10g of protein a serving. 

Plus so many more! If you want other easy ways to bump up your protein intake, comment below and I’ll share another collection of my favorite foods.

03/02/2026

If you’ve gotten this far, you’ve probably been here. It’s 11 PM (or later!), you’re desperate for sleep...but, you’re overstimulated, and you’d like to go to sleep as fast as possible.

Here’s my playbook when you don’t have an hour for your luxurious wind down routine:

1. Nervous System Ally: This, for me, is typically 3 capsules of “MagTech” which is a combination of Magnesium Threonate and Magnesium Glycinate. The Glycine supports GABA supportive mechanisms that calm the brain, and the threonate improves sleep architecture as well as enhances cognitive energy/function the next day.

2. Somatic Stacks: First — a super quick hot shower to just change the environmental context(definitely not washing my hair!), followed by finding a calm place to add my weighted eye tool (this one is called hukka orbits from uncommon goods) + eye mask (kitsch) + 4-7-8 breathing for at least 10 minutes (I typically use Kirsty Lyon’s 4-7-8 on Insight timer). These items stacked together enhance your parasympahtetic tone and lowering nervous system arousal to invite your body to do what it wants, which is sleep!

This method has yet to fail me and I am a finicky sleeper! If you try it, report back! And share your favorite tools to help reset that wired by tired feeling, and follow along if you care about health optimization with lifestyle medicine as the foundation!

📹 ; done way past my own bedtime…so was happy to lean on these tools 😉😜

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Address

1915 I Street NW, 7th Floor
Washington D.C., DC
20006

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm

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+12022517541

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Medicine from the Patient’s Perspective

The District Center for Integrative Medicine (DCIM), founded and directed by Dr. Anjali Dsouza, heals patients through a deeply individualized and holistic approach to health. We treat individuals with chronic complaints and conditions that persist despite the conventional managed-care model, as well as those looking to achieve the highest level of wellness. By prioritizing the patient-physician relationship, we take the time and resources to understand every aspect of your medical history, as well as nutritional and environmental factors that affect your well-being. Our role is to acknowledge your body’s innate capacity to heal, and to cultivate it.