About
Dr. Michael Hirt earned his medical degree from Harvard Medical School. He then completed his Internal Medicine residency at UCLA while conducting medical research. Recognizing a gap in conventional care, he pursued fellowship training in Nutrition at UCLA's Center for Human Nutrition. He also studied acupuncture and herbal medicine during his time at UCLA. S. physicians pursue.
Dr. Hirt founded The Center for Integrative Medicine in Tarzana, California in 1997. He created the Fast Burn weight loss program that same year, a three-step personalized nutrition protocol covering weight loss, food testing, and maintenance. He also developed the AIM framework, organizing patient care around Adaptability, Immunity, and Momentum. He treats a broad range of conditions including diabetes, high blood pressure, fatigue, hormonal imbalances, arthritis, and sleep disorders. He believes nutrition profoundly shapes the body's capacity to fight disease. Industry clients and media regularly seek his counsel, and he lectures at public and professional forums. He takes daily immune-supporting supplements himself, a practice born from years on the clinical front lines.
Education & Training
Medical School
Harvard Medical School
Residency
Internal Medicine, UCLA (with medical research)
Fellowship
Nutrition, UCLA Center for Human Nutrition
Additional Training
Studied acupuncture and herbal medicine at UCLA
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Hirt right for?
Dr. Hirt is a strong fit for adults who want to address chronic conditions through a combination of Western and natural medicine. Patients managing diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, hormonal imbalances, or fatigue benefit from his dual-certified clinical approach. His AIM framework suits patients who think about health in terms of energy, immunity, and hormonal balance. Those interested in weight loss, cancer prevention, or brain health will find structured, evidence-informed programs already in place. He also works well with patients who want a physician equally fluent in nutrition, acupuncture, and herbal medicine.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Hirt treats a broad range of conditions including diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, fatigue, hormonal imbalances, arthritis, allergies, sleep disorders, obesity, intestinal disorders, and brain health. He also focuses on cancer prevention. His integrative framework lets him draw on Western medicine, nutritional therapy, acupuncture, and herbal medicine depending on each patient's needs.
Yes. Dr. Hirt holds dual board certification in Internal Medicine and Nutrition. S. physicians earn both certifications. He completed his Internal Medicine training at UCLA and his nutritional specialty fellowship at UCLA's Center for Human Nutrition.
Dr. Hirt earned his medical degree from Harvard Medical School. He completed his Internal Medicine residency and nutrition fellowship at UCLA. He also studied acupuncture and herbal medicine during his training at UCLA.
AIM stands for Adaptability, Immunity, and Momentum. Dr. Hirt developed this framework to organize patient care around three pillars of health balance. Adaptability addresses hormonal health and bio-identical hormone therapy. Immunity covers cancer prevention and infection defense. Momentum focuses on energy and quality of life.
Yes. Dr. Hirt created the Fast Burn program in 1997. It is a three-step personalized nutrition plan covering active weight loss, food testing, and long-term maintenance. The practice also carries a line of low-carb food products to support patients on the program.
Yes. Dr. Hirt studied acupuncture and herbal medicine at UCLA and incorporates both into his clinical practice. He uses these tools alongside Western and nutritional medicine, particularly for conditions like joint pain, arthritis, and fatigue.
Dr. Hirt uses bio-identical hormone therapy to address hormonal imbalances. He measures hormone levels precisely and prescribes bio-identical hormones to treat deficiencies. This falls under the Adaptability pillar of his AIM health framework.
Yes. Dr. Hirt offers telehealth visits for patients who need remote access to care. Patients can download a telehealth consent form directly from the practice website before their appointment.
Doctor profile last updated August 17, 2026