About Dr. Muntasser

I have always been fascinated by healing.

As a physician and psychiatrist, I spent years learning the science of medicine and the art of caring for others. Yet over time, I noticed something that troubled me: many people continued to struggle despite doing everything they had been told to do. They took their medications, attended appointments, and followed recommendations, but still felt exhausted, overwhelmed, disconnected, or unwell.

I began asking a different question: What if healing involves more than treating symptoms?

That question led me on a journey that expanded far beyond traditional psychiatry. I explored lifestyle medicine, health coaching, Whole Health, mind-body medicine, and the growing science connecting our physical health, emotional well-being, relationships, environment, and daily habits.

My perspective was shaped long before medical school. I grew up on the shores of the Mediterranean, the daughter of an Italian mother and a Libyan father. My father was a water geologist who loved nature and taught me to appreciate the interconnectedness of the natural world. Some of my happiest childhood memories are of visiting my grandparents' orchard, where I would pick ripe oranges from the trees and experience the simple joy of being outdoors. Growing up between cultures taught me the importance of family, food, community, resilience, and the many ways people seek health and healing.

Along the way, I learned something deeply personal as well. Like many people, I have experienced grief, loss, trauma, and profound life transitions. Those experiences taught me that healing is rarely a straight path. It is a process that unfolds with patience, self-compassion, support, and hope.

Nature has remained one of my greatest teachers throughout that journey. Whether through time spent outdoors, caring for native plants, or simply observing the resilience of the natural world, I have found inspiration in the reminder that growth often begins in difficult conditions.

These experiences led me to create Salus, a name that reflects health, healing, and wholeness.

Today, my work combines evidence-based psychiatry, lifestyle medicine, health and wellness coaching, and a Whole Person Health approach. I help people who are tired of feeling unwell—physically, emotionally, or both—and who sense that something important may be missing from their care.

I believe true well-being emerges when we care for the whole person, honoring the connection between mind, body, community, and the natural world.

My work is rooted in compassion, honesty, integrity, and resilience. I believe each person has an innate capacity for growth and healing, and that even small changes, pursued with intention and support, can lead to meaningful transformation.

If you are feeling stuck, discouraged, or simply ready for a different approach, I invite you to reach out. Together, we can explore what matters most to you and create a path toward greater health, resilience, and well-being.