Associate Professor Leena Guptha

Born in London, Leena Guptha, DO, MS, MBA, PhD, is an Academic Associate Professor at Rocky Vista University, Ivins, Utah, with a professional career spanning over three decades. Dr. Guptha is a distinguished former Academic Dean, educator and researcher specializing in integrative healthcare. Dr. Guptha’s academic background includes a PhD in Health Sciences and Global Health Education and more recently master's in health and human performance. Her expertise lies at the intersection of traditional medical principles and modern research, particularly in addressing chronic disease management. Her research areas of focus include cardiovascular health, physiological impacts of metabolic disorders, such as diabetes, virtual reality rehabilitation for seniors and coaching/mentoring in medical education environments. She has contributed to scholarly investigations into cardiovascular risk factors, diabetes and integrative medicine. She enjoys tapestry, painting, and museums and travel.