Dr. Munira Abbasi
Director L.M Education
MD, Diplomate of American Board of
Internal Medicine, Endocrinology and Metabolism and Lifestyle Medicine.
Prof. Dr. Shazia Ali
Deputy Director L.M Education
MBBS, MPhil, PhD, PGD, CHPE, CMT, PhD Coordinator, LMPC, LM Coach
She is a professor and Head of the Physiology Department at Islamic International Medical College (IIMC), Rawalpindi, where she has served since 2006. She holds an MBBS, M.Phil, and PhD from Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad. She has earned multiple certifications, including in Professional Ethics, Medical Teaching, and Lifestyle Medicine. She is a HEC-approved PhD supervisor. She chairs the Undergraduate Lifestyle Medicine Curriculum Committee at Riphah University and has contributed to numerous academic journals.
Dr. Fatima Ehsan
Director Scientific/Research Committee
MBBS, M.Phil, PGD, CHPE, LMPC, DipIBLM, LPHC
Dr. Fatima , passionate about Lifestyle Medicine and holistic health, is a researcher and professor at Riphah International University. With over 15 national and international publications, she heads the Physiology Department at Islamic International Dental College, overseeing Basic Medical and Pre-clinical Sciences. She is also a member of the Program Evaluation & Assessment Committee and serves as 'Tarbiyah Manager.
Dr. Saima Khalid
Deputy director (Scientific /research committee)
MS, ADCP, PhD, DipIBLM, LMPC
Dr. Zunaira Basit
Director IBLM EXAM
MBBS, M.Phil, DipIBLM, LMPC
Dr. Abeerah Zainub
Deputy Director IBLM EXAM
MBBS, MPhil, CHPE, PGDE, LMPC,
DipIBLM, PhD Scholar (Biochemistry)
Dr. Abeerah Zainub, an Assistant Professor of Biochemistry at Riphah international university. She is also a faculty member for the LMPC and Power of Healthy Lifestyle certification. A PhD scholar, she holds LMPC and IBLM credentials, driven by her passion for Lifestyle Medicine. Dedicated to self-care and student transformation, she leads the Vanguards of Self-Care initiative. Dr. Zainub is eager to connect with like-minded peers to further advance Lifestyle Medicine.
Dr. Saima Umair
Director (Membership & Digital Engagement Team)
MBBS, DipIBLM, LMPC, SWIPE Internship
Dr. Sadia Fazal
Director Information/ Media and Marketing
MBBS, DipIBLM, LMPC, SWIPE Internship
IBLM-certified lifestyle medicine physician integrates medical expertise with a focus on mental well-being. She runs her own practice, Lifestyle Healing, and collaborates with a dermatology clinic as a lifestyle medicine physician. Volunteering for health initiatives in slum areas and supporting women entrepreneurs, she holds certifications in Positive Psychology, Stress Management, Memory Improvement, Depression, Anxiety, and Tai Chi from Harvard Health Publishing. Dr. Sadia's scrap art therapy is widely recognized.
Samar Hashmi
Deputy Director Information/ Media
Certified Lifestyle Medicine Coach/ Naturopathic Nutritional Therapist
Samar is an architecture graduate from the National College of Arts, Lahore, transitioned into the healing sciences, earning a Naturopathic Nutritional Therapist degree from the College of Naturopathic Medicine, UK. A certified Lifestyle Medicine Coach, she actively contributes to the Pakistan Association of Lifestyle Medicine. Passionate about holistic health, Samer educates the youth on wellness and disease prevention through lectures and interviews with influential figures, promoting a foundation of sound health from early life stages.
Dr. Aysha Mushtaq
Deputy Director (Central Coordinating Committee)
(MBBS, MPHIL, CHPE, LMPC, SWIPE)
Dr. Aysha Mushtaq is an Assistant Professor of Physiology at HBS Medical and Dental College and a lifestyle medicine physician. She is also a researcher, journal reviewer, and a member of various academic committees. Dr. Aysha offers holistic health consultations, focusing on preventive care, nutrition, and lifestyle medicine. She lectures extensively on Lifestyle Medicine, aiming to integrate it into curricula and supports medical students through career counseling and research guidance.
Dr. Ambreen Tahir
Content Curator
MBBS, LMPC (Riphah), DipIBLM (USA), and SWIPE Certified
Dr.Ambreen is a Diplomate International Board of Lifestyle Medicine and SWIPE Certified physician. She plays an instrumental role in curating digital content and is an active, member of Pakistan Association of Lifestyle Medicine.
Dr. Farah Mufty
Content Contributor
MBBS, Masters in Community Health & Diploma in Diabetes, Diploma in Clinical DipIBLM, LMPC.
Graduating in 1986, she practiced privately until 1996. Dr. Mufty then served in the Ministry of Population Welfare as an instructor and Director of Clinical Training until 2011. She later joined the Ministry of Interior, retiring as Director of Population and Human Development in 2022.
Ummaira Saleem
Content Curator
Master in Food and Nutrition, Certified Lifestyle Medicine coach. (LMPC)
A gold medalist from Peshawar University in Food and Nutrition (1999), she is a lifetime member of the Pakistan Nutrition and Dietetics Society (PNDS). Ummaira has gained extensive experience working as a consultant dietitian across esteemed healthcare facilities, providing expert nutritional guidance. With a holistic approach, she creates personalized nutrition plans, focusing on preventive care.
Hassan Jawed
Digital Media/ Marketing Associate
MSc Marketing (UK) & MBA
Mr. Hassan is experienced UK-qualified Marketing professional with a diverse background in the technology and healthcare sector. He is been supporting PALM in digital marketing and corporate sector engagement for the past few years.
Fazal Karim
IT and Operations Coordinator
Mr. Fazal Karim, known for his dedication, has been serving PALM for many years and is also the coordinator and contact person at Riphah institute of lifestyle medicine.