Our Team of Ayurvedic Experts — page 31

I am working in Ayurvedic skin care for the last 2 years, mainly with patients who have those stubborn chronic skin issues that just dont seem to settle with usual treatments. Most come to me after years of trying ointments, pills, even diets, and still the itching, rashes or patches keep coming back. I spend a lot of time figuring out what’s really driving it—usually there’s some deep dosha imbalance hiding underneath. I use herbal formulations, Shodhana (internal detox), Rasayana therapy, topical lepas, and a lot of diet + daily routine changes to help bring the body back to balance. Sometimes it’s about gut health, sometimes immunity, sometimes both tangled together in a way that needs slow steady fixing. I treat eczema, psoriasis, urticaria, vitiligo, acne and more… each case feels different, even if the name of the disease is the same. I look closely at the patient’s prakriti, triggers, lifestyle patterns—those small details matter. I keep my focus on natural, side-effect free healing because with chronic skin disorders, you’re not just aiming for today’s relief but trying to make sure it doesn’t just flare up again in 3 months. Over these 2 years I’ve seen people walk in with hopelessness and walk out after months with clear skin, better digestion, and more energy. That’s the part I hold on to—because skin health isn’t just about the skin, it’s the whole system working right. I keep follow-ups consistent, talk through every step with my patients, and try to give them the tools to manage their own health long-term. Ayurveda has shown me how restoring harmony between the body, mind & surroundings can change not just skin but the way someone feels in their own skin, and that’s the real goal for me.

I am someone who took their first proper steps in Ayurveda at J.B. Roy State Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital — yeah, that old, respected one in Kolkata where the buildings smell like history and medicated oil at the same time. That place gave me the base I still stand on. After finishing BAMS and internship, I went on to do a 1.5-year housestaffship in Swastha Vritta. That’s where I really got pulled into the preventive side of Ayurveda — daily routine, seasonal alignment, mental hygiene... it’s way deeper than just “eat light food” kinda advice. Right now I’m pursuing my MD in Panchakarma at Govt Ayurvedic College – Institute of Post Graduate Ayurvedic Education & Research, inside the Shyamadas Vaidya Shastra Pith Hospital. Long name, but real work. Clinical, intense, and constantly throwing me into new layers of disease management. Whether it’s a classic Virechana case for pitta disorder or a confused metabolic cluster where nothing fits neatly, Panchakarma demands that you read *everything* — the doshas, the patient’s rhythm, their past meds, their fears, their digestion, even the way they *sit* and talk. Over time I’ve started focusing more on how to use Panchakarma not just to treat, but to *interrupt* disease before it gets deep. I see chronic cases where the patient has no idea how long they’ve been out of sync, they just know they’re tired, stuck, or sliding slowly into something worse. And Ayurveda, when done right, gives them a way *out.* That’s the part I care about. I like bridging classical wisdom with real-world practicality. Not everything works in textbook order — sometimes you adapt, sometimes you pause. But the core? It’s always there. From diagnostics to treatment to follow-up, I try to stay honest and clear with my patients. I keep learning — from the texts, my teachers, and the patient who didn’t respond the way I thought they would. That humility is part of practice too. For me, Ayurveda isn’t just system-based care — it’s person-based clarity. That’s how I try to work. Every day, every case. One person at a time.

I am an Ayurvedic physician trained in BAMS, and my focus has always been on using Ayurveda not just for curing but for keeping people healthy long term. During my practice I realized most patients come with chronic or lifestyle issues — diabetes, stress, gut disorders, joint pain — and what they really need is someone to break it down simple for them. I use classical chikitsa, Panchakarma when needed, and daily pathya-apathya guidance to design plans that fit real life, not just textbooks. I’ve worked with people needing detox, diet corrections, or preventive routines, and each case teaches me something diff. Panchakarma especially gave me hands-on understanding — it’s not just about doing a therapy, it’s about preparing properly, monitoring every response, and guiding the aftercare too. Small mistakes there can change outcomes big time, and I learnt that the hard way at times. For me, Ayurveda isn’t about one-size-for-all treatment. I look at prakriti, agni, lifestyle habits, emotional state, and then decide what herbs, therapies, or routines suit them. Some just need diet tweaks, some need deeper shodhana. I also spend time with patients explaining “why” — cause if they understand the root, they stick to it better. Preventive care is another big part of my interest. Teaching ppl how seasonal regimens, food choices, and simple Ayurvedic routines can prevent half the diseases I see every day. It’s not glamorous work, but honestly, that’s where real healing starts. I see myself as both a clinician and an educator, trying to empower patients with knowledge, not just medicines. The goal is always sustainable wellness, not quick fixes.

I am right now working as an Associate Professor, which honestly keeps me on my toes in the best way—there’s always something to teach, unlearn or re-look at. I’m teaching Ayurveda to students who’ll soon be out there as physicians themselves, n that feels like a huge responsibility. Not just teaching from the texts but making sure they *get* how it actually applies in practice, especially when things aren’t textbook clear (which is often). I stay involved in student research projects too—helping them think sharper, connect classical stuff with actual evidence, and see the relevance of Ayurveda in today's world, not just as something old or idealistic. At the same time, I’m very much into clinical work. I see patients regularly and treat conditions ranging from chronic diseases, metabolic issues to skin problems n infertility cases too. My approach is very case-specific—I don’t like the idea of generic plans. Every person walks in with a diff set of patterns and past mistakes, and my job is to figure where the imbalance started n how to reverse it or at least manage it without doing more damage. I use a mix of herbal meds, Panchakarma, diet corrections—whatever the case demands, nothing fixed. Being in both the academic n treatment side means I keep learning constantly. Sometimes what I teach in class gives me a deeper insight into my patient work, and sometimes patient responses make me go back to the books again. It’s never separate for me. This constant loop between theory and practice—yeah, that’s where I’ve grown most. I think real Ayurveda is in the details. And that’s what I try to give—whether it’s a student or someone walking into the clinic with a skin issue they’ve tried everything for. The aim is always clarity... not confusion with words or rituals but to use classical knowledge *correctly* in real life. That’s the space I’m working in n wanna stay rooted to.

I am an Ayurvedic surgeon—still learning a lot tbh—but working full-on past 3 years in clinical practice with both OPD/IPD patients. My main focus is on things like ano-rectal issues (piles, fissure, fistula), chronic non-healing wounds, kidney stones, varicos veins, general surgeries... plus pain-related or muscle-skeletal problems too. Ksharasutra’s been a core tool in my setup—works amazing in fistula cases if used right, with proper post-care. Agnikarma is also something I trust, esp for pain or localized swelling. Most cases that come to me aren’t new—they’ve usually tried meds or surgery somewhere else. That means I gotta go deeper, check why healing got stuck or recurrences happening. I spend a lot of time just assessing—prakriti, agni, dosha pattern, patient habits, even small stuff like sleeping postures or food gaps can change outcomes. Not everything needs surgery—sometimes just mild parasurgical help & correction in dinacharya can shift pain or healing speed. For every case, I try to build a plan that's 100% patient-centered. Not in some theoretical way, but actually tuned to their body & daily life. Whether it’s herbal lepa for wounds or a Basti course for post-operative pain, I tweak as needed mid-process if I see the body reacting diff. No set template. Also I keep sharing basic info with patients on why things are happening to them... not just what to do. Education is part of the healing, I feel. Plus I'm always exploring ways to make Ayurveda and surgery talk to each other better—like bringing evidence-based tweaks to traditional treatments without diluting the core values. Feels like that’s where long-term solutions live. Not everything is neat or fast, but if it leads to deeper relief or prevents a reoccurence—even one—I feel that’s real progress.

I am an Ayurveda physician and yoga therapist with a little over 8 years of experience — kind of a long, winding journey that took me through different corners of India and so many different kinds of people. My work has moved between clinical practice, teaching, and Smrithi Meditation counselling, all of which somehow keep connecting back to the same idea — understanding the person, not just the disease. I’ve worked with Kottakkal Arya Vaidya Sala in Cochin, Punarjani Ayurveda in Bangalore, Ayurseva in Kolkata and Patanjali Chikitsalay too. Each of those places taught me something new — about classical formulations, about real-world challenges, and about how patience can be more healing than any medicine sometimes. The diversity of patients I saw, from chronic autoimmune and digestive disorders to anxiety and insomnia, helped me learn how Ayurveda works differently for each constitution (Prakriti). In my consultations, I try to go deep into the root cause — what habits, emotions, or long-standing imbalances created the illness. I use classical Ayurvedic medicines, diet plans, yoga therapy, and lifestyle modifications as tools to rebuild balance. And then there’s Smriti Meditation, which I integrate as Ayurvedic psychotherapy — it helps people calm mental restlessness, reconnect with their natural rhythm. Sometimes patients are surprised how much emotional patterns affect digestion or hormones, but that’s the beauty of holistic medicine, right? I prefer keeping treatments simple, practical, not heavy or unrealistic. Healing should fit into a person’s life, not the other way round. Maybe that’s my guiding thought — to make Ayurveda and yoga feel alive again, not ancient or complicated. There are still moments when I feel I don’t know enough, when a case doesn’t respond as I expect, but those moments push me to study more, listen more carefully, and stay humble in front of this vast science.

Dr. Kalpana Rohtela is an Ayurvedic physician and surgeon with extensive experience in Panchakarma therapies and Ayurvedic surgical procedures. She has been successfully managing complex conditions, especially anorectal disorders such as piles, fissure, and fistula, with both classical Ksharsutra techniques and modern minor surgical interventions under local anesthesia. Her practice also includes holistic treatments for chronic health concerns like joint pain, skin diseases (psoriasis, eczema, acne), stress-related disorders, and lifestyle management through authentic Ayurveda. She is skilled in personalized Panchakarma therapies such as Abhyanga, Shirodhara, and detoxification programs that focus on root-cause healing and long-term wellness. Dr. Kalpana combines her knowledge of classical Ayurvedic texts with evidence-based modern medical insights, ensuring safe, effective, and patient-centered care. She has helped numerous patients experience lasting relief, improved quality of life, and a renewed sense of balance through her integrative approach.

I am a Consulting Ayurvedic Physician practicing since 1990—feels strange saying “over three decades” sometimes, but yeah, that’s the journey. I’ve spent these years working closely with chronic conditions that don’t always have clear answers in quick fixes. My main work has been around skin disorders, hair fall, scalp issues, and long-standing lifestyle stuff like diabetes, arthritis, and stress that kinda lingers under everything else. When someone walks into my clinic, I don’t jump to treat the problem on the surface. I start by understanding their *prakriti* and *vikriti*—what they’re made of, and what’s currently out of sync. That lets me build treatment plans that actually *fit* their system—not just push a medicine and hope it works. I use a mix of classical formulations, panchakarma if needed, dietary corrections, and slow, practical lifestyle changes. No overnight miracle talk. Just steady support. Hair fall and skin issues often feel cosmetic from outside—but internally? It’s about digestion, stress, liver, hormones... I’ve seen patients try 10+ things before landing in front of me. And sometimes they just need someone to *listen* before throwing herbs at the problem. That’s something I never skip. With arthritis and diabetes too, I take the same root-cause path. I give Ayurvedic medicines, but also work with *dinacharya*, *ahar* rules, and ways to reduce the load modern life puts on the body. We discuss sleep, food timing, mental state, all of it. I’ve also worked a lot with people dealing with high stress—career burnout, anxiety patterns, overthinking—and my approach there includes Ayurvedic counseling, herbal mind support, breathing routines... depends what suits them. My foundation is built on classical *samhitas*, clinical observation, and actual time with patients—not theories alone. My goal has always been simple: to help people feel well—not just for a few weeks, but in a way that actually lasts. Healing that feels like *them*, not just protocol. That’s what I keep aiming for.

I am mostly working with people who come in with long term joint problems—arthritis in all its forms, rheumatoid, osteo, even gout that flares up without warning. I try not to just dull the pain but to actually reduce the swelling, help joints move better, and stop it from getting worse. That means really looking at each person’s prakriti, daily habits, food patterns… sometimes even small things like the way they sit or sleep make a difference. My methods stick to classical Ayurveda—herbal formulations, oil therapies, panchakarma when needed—tailored, not a one-size thing. I also see quite a few gallbladder stones and kidney stone cases, and here I lean on non-invasive methods first. The aim is either to dissolve them slowly or keep them from growing, using herbal decoctions, diet shifts and some lifestyle tweaks. Avoiding surgery whenever possible feels like a win for everyone. Women’s health is another big part of my work. PCOD, PCOS—these cases can be tricky, not just because of the hormonal ups and downs but because the effects show up in so many ways, from irregular cycles to weight changes to mood shifts. Here I mix detox plans, panchakarma, and rasayana to balance hormones, regulate cycles, and support fertility over time. Outside these focus areas, I still treat other chronic and lifestyle-linked conditions. The goal is the same: root-cause work, preventive care, steady improvement. It’s not always quick—Ayurveda isn’t a fast-fix thing—but if the plan is right and the patient stays with it, the results are usually solid and last longer. At the end, it’s about giving safe, natural care that actually fits into someone’s life without breaking it apart.

I am practicing Ayurveda for around 17 years now—and honestly? every year still teaches me something new. Most of my work’s centered around chronic stuff... like lifestyle disorders, gut issues, joint wear-outs, PCOD, infertility, eczema-type skin stuff—cases that usually walk in after trying a lot of “fixes” that didn’t last. I try not to just chase symptoms. Instead, I spend time figuring out why something’s off in the first place—then I work from there. I use herbal meds, sure, but Panchakarma’s big too when the body’s loaded. Food habits? crucial. I tweak diets based on prakruti and how deep the imbalance goes. And yeah, prevention’s always part of the plan—because what’s the point of healing if it doesn’t stay? Over the years I’ve had patients from all kinds of backgrounds—office workers with acidity and fatigue, women struggling with hormone swings, elderly folks with knee pain that flares up in winter, people on 4–5 pills a day just trying to sleep or digest. What I do isn’t magic, but when done right, the results stick. I like blending the classical knowledge with new research when needed—it helps. Keeps things balanced and safe. The main thing for me is that people feel heard. Not rushed. I don’t want anyone leaving with more confusion than they came in with. If someone’s genuinely open to natural care and willing to stick through the process, I’ll walk that path with them fully.