Our Team of Ayurvedic Experts — page 2

I am an Ayurvedic physician working mostly with musculoskeletal and abdominal disorders, and over time that’s become the space where I feel most connected with my patients. When someone comes with joint pain, chronic back ache, arthritis flares, or digestive troubles like bloating, acidity, constipation — I don’t just see the symptom, I try to trace where the imbalance really started. Ayurveda teaches that dosha disturbance, diet habits, even emotional stress can sit hidden for months before showing as pain or illness. That understanding shapes how I approach each case. In practice I rely on Panchakarma therapies, herbal medicines, and very specific lifestyle adjustments. Panchakarma is not just about detox, it’s about clearing pathways so the body can heal itself again. I use Virechana for abdominal issues, Basti for spinal and joint care, sometimes Nasya when stress and digestion are interlinked. Herbal formulations are chosen carefully, never as a generic prescription but tuned to prakriti and the stage of samprapti. Many times the smallest daily change — the way food is taken, the timing of sleep, even posture — makes more difference than heavy medication. At Chikkodi hospital earlier, and now in my own consultations, I’ve seen patients regain mobility after years of stiffness, or digestive comfort after thinking “this is just how my body works.” That reminds me why individualized treatment matters. Every plan is designed with the patient’s goals in mind — some want to walk pain-free, some want to avoid surgery, some just want to eat without discomfort. And it’s important they feel heard, not rushed. I believe patient education is part of treatment. When people understand what dosha imbalance is creating their symptoms, they become more engaged, and the changes last. I keep my consultations open and conversational, sometimes even repeating the same point twice if it helps clarity.!! My aim is not quick fixes but restoring balance that stays, letting the body and mind feel lighter, stronger, more aligned.

After completing post graduation I worked at Chikkodi Hospital for about a year. That phase was crucial — managing acute and chronic patients in clinical setups where quick decisions mattered. I was part of inpatient and outpatient care, using classical therapies, prescribing herbal formulations, and learning how to balance empathy with accuracy. That year taught me how unpredictable real cases can be, and also that medicine is not just protocol but presence. Currently I’m practicing in Belgaum, offering consultations that go beyond “one-size treatment.” My approach always starts with Prakriti analysis, checking Dosha imbalances, understanding lifestyle and diet patterns before setting a plan. For some it’s Panchakarma detox — Virechana, Basti, Nasya — for others it’s daily food changes, sleep corrections, or stress relief techniques. I deal with digestive issues, musculoskeletal pain, stress disorders, and lifestyle illnesses like diabetes, thyroid imbalance, hypertension. Each case is different, and I keep the treatment practical enough that patients can actually follow through.!! I also put a lot of focus on patient education. When someone knows why they are unwell and what each step of treatment does, they participate in their own healing instead of just waiting for medicine to fix everything. That makes results last longer. My commitment in Ayurveda is to stay authentic, ethical, and evidence-informed — to keep classical wisdom alive but shaped for today’s challenges. Helping people regain balance, energy, and confidence through natural care is what keeps me going each day.

I am currently doing my MD in Rog Nidan at Tilak Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Pune — and honestly this phase feels like a complete shift in how I look at diseases. Rog Nidan is about digging deep into diagnosis, not just what the symptom “looks like.” I spend a lot of my time working on Nidan Panchak — Hetu, Purvarupa, Rupa, Upashaya, Samprapti — and trying to see how these classical tools line up with what we call modern clinical observations. It’s not always straightforward, sometimes the pieces don’t fit neatly, but that’s where the real thinking starts. My main interest is understanding the root cause — why the body is reacting the way it does, how doshas are moving, which dushya is weak, which srotas are blocked, and where the samprapti is heading. Because if the diagnosis is even slightly off, the treatment will never hold. That’s why I value this training so much, it makes you slow down and see the case before jumping to manage it. During my MD I’ve been exposed to all kinds of cases — respiratory, metabolic, skin disorders, chronic GI problems — and the learning is different each time. I sit with seniors, discuss, listen, and also try to add my own observations. We do seminars, case presentations, departmental discussions, and those sessions push me to refine my logic, to defend why I read a case in a certain way. Sometimes I’m wrong, but that’s what sharpens the skill. What draws me most is the role of early detection and preventive care. Ayurveda has so much to say about before the disease fully sets in, and I think that’s what people need today. Teaching patients about their prakriti, helping them understand the imbalance, showing them how lifestyle connects with their health… those small conversations go a long way. As I move ahead, my goal is to keep building this bridge — where Rog Nidan isn’t just theory in Sanskrit, but a living diagnostic tool that stands strong even in today’s healthcare setup. Evidence-informed, patient-centered, but deeply rooted in classical wisdom. That’s the physician I want to become.

I am an Ayurvedic physician with an MD in Panchakarma, carrying more than 6 yrs of clinical practice behind me — and honestly, those years have shaped how I look at both disease and healing. Most of my work revolves around thyroid disorders and gynecological conditions, because that’s where I’ve seen Ayurveda really show its depth. Patients come in with long histories of medication, imbalance, constant fatigue or irregular cycles… and with Panchakarma therapies, supported by diet and lifestyle changes, we’ve managed to slowly turn things around. Not overnight, but with steady shifts that actually stay. I’ve trained hands-on in all the core Panchakarma procedures — Vamana, Virechana, Basti, Nasya, Raktamokshana — and I don’t use them in a mechanical way. Each protocol is tailored, based on prakriti, dosha involvement, even the patient’s state of mind at the time. Because what works for one thyroid case may fail in another, unless you adjust. Same with PCOS, infertility, or metabolic sluggishness. That flexibility is what makes Ayurveda real to me. My approach blends classical Ayurvedic principles with awareness of modern health challenges. Hormonal imbalances, lifestyle diseases, stress-driven metabolic crashes — these aren’t rare anymore, they’re everyday cases. Panchakarma gives me tools not just to detox the body but to reset it, while Rasayana therapies and counseling help patients rebuild strength after. I believe in compassionate, slow medicine. Taking time with diagnosis, explaining the why of each step, and making sure treatment feels doable. Because patients already carry the weight of their illness, and healing should lighten that, not add another burden. That’s the kind of care I try to practice — integrative, personal, and always focused on restoring balance in both body & mind.

I am Dr. Thejaswini Gangadharan — Ayurvedic physician by training, but more than that, someone who's deeply drawn to healing that actually lasts. I finished my BAMS from Ashwini Ayurvedic Medical College, Tumkur, under RGUHS back in 2013. That’s where the base was built. Later, I went on to pursue a Post Graduate Diploma in Yoga — not just to “add it in” to my practice but to really understand how movement, breath, and stillness can shift healing in the body. One of the core areas I’ve come to focus on is varicose veins. It’s not a light problem, and most people feel stuck between surgery or just “managing.” What I do is combine classical Ayurvedic protocols — like Niruha Basti, herbal lepa, Jaloukavacharana when needed — with therapeutic yoga practices that improve circulation and reduce venous stasis. It’s slow work sometimes, but when the heaviness lifts, or the swelling reduces and the person starts walking easier… that’s what makes it worth it. I also work a lot in musculoskeletal lifestyle correction — pain, stiffness, joint degeneration, long-term postural issues that ppl don’t always recognize as treatable. My focus here is structure and function — supporting tissues with Ayurvedic therapies while realigning habits that caused the breakdown in the first place. Whether it’s oil therapies, mild Virechana, Marma awareness, or just diet tweaks, I keep things real and doable. Panchakarma is a big part of what I do — but not as a one-size fix. I customize each protocol after assessing Prakriti, vikriti, season, mental load, everything. Sometimes the best detox is not the strongest one, just the right one. Alongside that, I give detailed diet guidance and structured yoga routines because in my experience, healing only holds when the person can own the process, not just depend on me for everything. I want to offer care that’s both rooted and fluid — where classical wisdom meets present-day needs. Every patient has a story. I try to listen for it first... then treat.

I am currently working as an Ayurvedic Consultant at a Rejuvenation Center inside a major sports campus — which honestly keeps things exciting and unpredictable. Most of the cases I handle are related to sports injuries, recovery fatigue, ligament tears, post-op rehab, that kind of thing. And instead of just painkillers or passive rest, we go deep into Ayurvedic therapy — Abhyanga, Patra Pinda, Basti, and in some cases, leech therapy or even Raktamokshana, when blood stagnation needs clearing out. Before this role, I worked as an Assistant Medical Officer where I was managing full-time inpatient care — hands-on with chronic patients, learning to read subtle shifts in how the body responds to Panchakarma. That’s where I really built my confidence in customizing classical detox therapies instead of just following textbook dos and don’ts. It’s also where I started feeling drawn toward the mental aspect of healing, not just the physical. Alongside my clinical practice, I’m a certified yoga instructor — not just for stretching or postures, but as part of the therapy itself. I’ve used yoga and meditation to help people dealing with anxiety attacks, sleep issues, emotional burnouts, even performance anxiety in athletes. One-on-one breathwork sessions and visualizations sometimes go further than herbs, honestly, esp. in cases like social withdrawal or recurring panic. My approach always leans toward the whole person — not just the joint pain, not just the muscle tear. Whether someone’s coming in with a dislocated shoulder or stuck in a loop of mental fog, I try to make space for both. That’s where Ayurveda feels real to me — when it holds the mind and the body in the same breath. Healing has to feel personal, otherwise it doesn’t stick. That’s what I work toward in every session, every plan I build.

I am someone who kinda stepped into Ayurveda with a mix of curiosity and a lot of questions — and that honestly hasn’t changed much, except now I’ve got more tools to explore those questions. My journey started at Ashwini Ayurvedic Medical College and Research Centre in Tumkur, where I did my internship and got real hands-on exposure. For that whole year, I worked directly under senior physicians — seeing, learning, making mistakes, figuring out diagnosis patterns, and getting into the actual rhythm of patient care. That foundation — the one you build standing next to the patient, not behind a textbook — really shaped how I think about healing. Right now, I’m working in clinical research at Vidal Health. It’s a different pace but equally important — I’m part of a team that’s building evidence around Ayurvedic and integrative treatments. What I like most about this work is how it connects the dots between ancient concepts and real-world health outcomes. I don’t just want to believe Ayurveda works — I want to prove it in ways the larger healthcare world can understand too. My role involves diving into protocols, data, study models — but also holding on to that classical framework that makes Ayurveda what it is. We're always balancing — the doshas, the science, the data points. I'm especially drawn to chronic illness management and gut health right now — fields where Ayurveda has depth but research can still go much, much further. I’m working toward becoming the kind of physician who can see both sides clearly — the old and the new — and actually use them together to help people heal better. And yeah, that might take time. But I'm ok with slow, as long as it's true.

I am Dr. Cherukuri Savitha Varenya — Ayurvedic physician with a heart set on blending classical healing with today’s complex health realities. My early clinical experience was rooted in pediatric and neonatal care, where I worked as a Duty Medical Officer at Ankura Hospitals and also at Paramita. Those years in the NICU and PICU taught me more than just protocols — how to really hold space for families in chaos, how to stay calm, and how small things matter... like explaining something twice if needed, or just sitting down next to a worried parent. That grounding in acute care gave me a different lens when I stepped deeper into Ayurveda. I started exploring traditional systems more deeply — Siddha medicine caught my attention first, then marma therapy. I trained at Chakrasiddh Holistic Healing Centre, where the cases were not always straightforward. Chronic pain, neuro issues, degenerative stuff, lifestyle burnout — we weren’t just treating, we were unblocking. That work showed me how body memory holds trauma, and how marma can quietly reset systems that are stuck. Right now, I’m part of the clinical and research team at Vasavi Ayurveda, where I’m involved in herbal formulation — and it’s really rewarding. Developing products that are not only rooted in Ayurvedic texts but backed by evidence & outcomes is something I care about deeply. We're not just bottling herbs — we’re trying to build trust through results. Whether I’m working with children, supporting women with hormonal irregularities, or designing a remedy for joint stiffness — I try to bring empathy first. I don’t rush through consultations. I listen, ask again if needed, and tailor treatments that feel livable to the patient. I don’t believe in one-size-fits-all protocols, never did. Ayurveda isn’t separate from life. It is life, seen through a different lens. I just try to help ppl see that clearly, one case at a time.

ChatGPT said: I am working in Ayurveda for the last 5 yrs — still learning every single day honestly, but I’ve already seen how powerful this science is when you really listen to the body and don’t rush to suppress symptoms. My work mainly focuses on holistic care — not just the usual disease-name-match-the-medicine pattern. I try to understand each patient’s Prakriti first, that individual constitution, because without that nothing really clicks long-term. Over time, I’ve handled everything from common digestion problems and skin flares to more chronic issues like thyroid imbalances, joint stiffness, stress-linked disorders and recurring fatigue. Each time the pattern’s different, and I like that challenge. My go-to tools? Classical Ayurvedic medicines, definitely, but also Panchakarma when deeper detox is needed. I put a lot of attention into diet regulation, sleep habits, daily routines — those things ppl usually overlook or give up on fast. But that’s where half the healing starts anyway. I’ve seen how consistent Ayurvedic care — even if it’s slow or not dramatic in the first few days — can change how someone feels in their body. Like, not just "less pain" but actual lightness, better energy, proper digestion, calmer sleep. That’s the kind of shift I work toward. It’s not always a straight path, and sometimes things take longer than we expect, but the point is, we don’t just chase the symptoms — we go after the root of it. What I really want is for people to see Ayurveda not just as a backup option when nothing else works, but as a complete healthcare system that actually makes sense in today’s lifestyle chaos. I still feel driven by that — to help more patients reach sustainable wellness, not by quick fixes but with routines & herbs & therapies that fit who they really are. That’s how I work.

I am practicing Ayurveda for nearly 30 years now — feels strange saying that out loud, but yeah, it’s been a long, grounding journey. I started off with just the basics, treating common colds, digestion issues, joint pains… and over time, that grew into handling more chronic stuff — things like hypertension, arthritis, hormonal troubles, even lifestyle-induced burnout that ppl don't always recognise as a medical issue. What I leaned into most during these years is getting to the root cause of a problem — not just slapping a remedy on symptoms and moving on. That never sat right with me. My work revolves around using classical Ayurvedic frameworks — dosha analysis, nidan pariksha, etc. — but I try to keep it very personal. Like, no two diabetes cases are alike, no two back pains behave the same. I create treatment plans using herbal meds, diet correction, Panchakarma, and lifestyle changes, but it always depends on who is sitting in front of me. I still don’t rely only on textbooks, ‘cause real patients don’t behave like case studies. One of the things I care most about now is passing this down. Not just to students or younger vaidyas, but even to my patients — explaining to them why something is happening, not just what to take. That’s a big missing link in modern care. People follow diets or meds blindly but don’t feel heard... or seen. I try to fill that gap. After three decades, I still learn every single day. Some cases surprise me, challenge me. But that’s exactly what keeps me here. Ayurveda is not frozen in time — it’s living. And I try my best to keep that spirit alive in my clinic, with every person who walks in — whether it’s for chronic fatigue, thyroid, infertility, or just general health messiness they can't explain yet. I don’t promise miracles, but I stay honest, stay curious, and treat every life with care.