About
Dr. Neela Sandal founded Atma Clinic to bring thoughtful, comprehensive care to her home community in Lawrence, Kansas. A. with Distinction in Biology from Cornell University before completing her Doctor of Medicine at the University of Kansas School of Medicine. Her Family Medicine residency took place at the University of Arizona, where she later pursued advanced training through the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine.
Dr. Sandal holds expertise in Family Medicine, Functional Medicine, and Integrative Medicine. She weaves Ayurveda, herbalism, energy healing, and yoga into individualized treatment plans. She is a Bredesen Protocol-qualified physician, providing evidence-based care for patients with Alzheimer's disease and cognitive decline. Her clinical passions include complex and undiagnosed illness, elite athletic performance, and the connection between spirit and body. She treats a broad range of conditions including autoimmune disease, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, Lyme disease, CIRS, gut dysbiosis, hormone imbalance, chronic pain, and mood disorders. Before opening Atma Clinic, she practiced in a more traditional clinical setting. That experience shaped her conviction that the doctor-patient relationship deserves far more time and intention.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Cornell University, B.A. with Distinction, Biology
Medical School
University of Kansas (Doctor of Medicine)
Residency
Family Medicine, University of Arizona
Additional Training
Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine, University of Arizona (Integrative and Functional Medicine)
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Sandal right for?
Dr. Sandal is a strong fit for patients who have gone undiagnosed or undertreated elsewhere. Adults managing autoimmune disease, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, Lyme disease, CIRS, or complex chronic illness will find her approach particularly well-suited to their needs. She also works well with elite athletes seeking performance optimization and patients interested in hormone balance or longevity. Families looking for a single physician who handles both pediatric and adult care will find her breadth of training valuable. Patients drawn to integrative approaches, including Ayurveda and functional nutrition, will feel at home in her care.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Sandal treats a wide range of complex and chronic conditions. Her clinical focus includes autoimmune disease, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, Lyme disease, CIRS, mold illness, gut dysbiosis, leaky gut, hormone imbalance, menopause, chronic pain, anxiety, depression, diabetes, heart disease, cognitive decline, and Alzheimer's disease. She also works with patients on cancer prevention, post-COVID recovery, and sports performance optimization.
Dr. Sandal holds her Doctor of Medicine from the University of Kansas School of Medicine and completed her Family Medicine residency at the University of Arizona. She practices as a family medicine physician with additional training in integrative and functional medicine through the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona.
Dr. Sandal combines family medicine with functional and integrative medicine in every patient relationship. She draws on genetics analysis, gut biome assessment, and cellular nutrition analysis to build individualized care plans. She also incorporates Ayurveda, herbalism, energy healing, and yoga when clinically appropriate. Her goal is to find root causes, not just manage symptoms.
Yes, complex and undiagnosed illness is one of Dr. Sandal's primary clinical interests. She has experience evaluating patients who have seen multiple specialists without resolution. Her functional medicine training gives her tools to investigate underlying contributors that standard workups often miss.
Yes. Dr. Sandal is a Bredesen Protocol-qualified physician, which means she uses the evidence-based ReCODE method developed by Dr. Dale Bredesen. She implements this protocol with support from a nutrition therapist and a nurse health coach, creating a team-based approach to cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease.
Yes, Dr. Sandal provides pediatric and family care. She sees patients across age groups, making her a practical choice for families who want one physician managing care for both children and adults.
Dr. Sandal studied closely with leading practitioners through the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona. This training deepened her knowledge of functional nutrition, mind-body medicine, and complementary healing modalities. She incorporates that training into every patient's care plan.
Yes. Dr. Sandal has a strong interest in helping elite athletes reach their next level of performance. She approaches sports performance through the lens of functional medicine, looking at nutrition, metabolism, hormones, and recovery to help patients optimize their health from the inside out.
Doctor profile last updated March 22, 2026