Payam completed his undergraduate degree in Life Sciences from McMaster University and his graduate studies from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM). He is a registered Naturopathic Doctor and a past faculty member at CCNM where he worked as a supervisor in its teaching clinic for almost a decade. In his private practice he is the director of naturopathic services at the Kiani Naturopathic Clinic, located within the Core Link Wellness Centre in Burlington, ON.

Payam as always been passionate about educating and empowering his patients to take charge of their own health. He believes in working as a team with his patients and networking with other healthcare practitioners. In his practice, he has extensive experience and a strong clinical focus on treating individuals with cancer of all different types and stages. His therapies integrate clinical nutrition, herbal and mineral supplementation, homeopathic medicine, intravenous vitamin therapy, detoxification, and acupuncture, and counselling.

In addition to treating cancer, Payam treats many other chronic and acute conditions – intestinal disorders, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, immune dysfunction, food allergies, heavy metal toxicity, and pain management to name a few. He has traveled to the United States, China, and Vietnam to continue his search for natural treatments.

Here are some of the awards Dr. Kiani has been honoured with and professional associations he is a member of:
- INM Future Leaders Award
- Prestigious Naturopathic Honour Award for his dedication to the naturopathic profession.
- Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians
- Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors
- Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors