Our Team of Ayurvedic Experts — page 38

I am working in clinical practice for over 10 years now — and honestly, that time taught me more than any classroom ever could. Whether it’s a seasonal illness that needs basic care or a chronic pattern that’s been building up for years, I try to meet each patient where *they* are, not just where the textbook says they should be. I’ve learned that no two headaches are the same, no two fatigue complaints follow the same trail — and listening closely usually tells you more than half the diagnosis. My work's built on real-time clinical exposure, mixed with strong focus on trust and communication. I don’t believe in rushing — I take time to understand what’s *really* going on underneath the symptoms. I try to keep the patient fully in the loop, even if it's just explaining why we're starting something mild instead of jumping into big treatments right away. That clarity matters. Especially when someone’s already tried 4 opinions before walking in. I use a blend of evidence-informed knowledge and practical logic — what has actually worked for people over the years. Not just going by theory, but by lived experience too. The goal isn’t just to treat what's showing up now, but to keep it from coming back in cycles. I’ve worked with patients who were managing lifestyle disorders, menstrual imbalances, skin issues, gut troubles, you name it — and often, a few small shifts lead to bigger relief than they expected. What I care about most is early intervention and habit-awareness — the kind of stuff that doesn’t feel urgent until it becomes unavoidable. I tell my patients this too... don’t wait till your body *forces* you to rest, let’s get ahead of that. Whether the concern is routine or complex, each case deserves full attention and a plan that’s actually doable. For me, this isn’t just case management — it’s relationship building. Every consultation is a chance to hold space, make space, and slowly guide someone back to balance. That’s what keeps me showing up. Every day, every year. Still learning. Still showing up.

I am a Panchbhautik Chikitsak and honestly that’s not just a title for me—it’s kinda how I see everything now. Every patient I meet, every condition I treat, it all comes down to what’s going on between the five elements—Prithvi, Ap, Tejas, Vayu, and Akash. Like once you start noticing where that elemental balance is off, the symptoms make more sense. It’s not just acidity or headache or constipation… it’s fire rising, space shrinking, or maybe earth getting stuck somewhere it shouldn’t. What I try to do is keep treatment simple. I don’t like loading people up with tons of tablets or drawn-out therapy plans. Less medicine, shorter durations—that’s the whole idea. If the body's natural balance can be nudged back with the right food, or some subtle gut-cleansing or timing shifts, why interfere more than needed? Ayurveda should feel gentle but deep. Sometimes I’ll only use one mild herb, or just ask them to shift their dinner time an hour earlier... small things, but they move energy in a big way. Most of the cases I get are chronic lifestyle-type stuff—gastritis, migraines, joint pain, piles, fissures, hormonal swings, acne, even weird undiagnosed fatigue that hasn’t gone away in months. What works well in all that is rooting the therapy in Prakriti-Vikriti understanding. I explain to my patients what type of person their body actually is and what disturbs it the most—and believe me, that one clarity alone changes their relationship with their health. They stop doing trial and error. I spend time helping people reconnect with that language—what food supports their element, how season effects their body, what habits are derailing their natural rhythms. Ayurveda isn’t about being complicated, it’s just… specific. And once they get that, I don’t have to do much. They start listening to their body better than before. That's the win.

ChatGPT said: I am Dr. P. Prasad, and I’ve been in this field for 20+ years now, working kinda across the board—General Medicine, Neurology, Dermatology, Cardiology—you name it. Didn’t start out thinking I’d end up spanning that wide, but over time, each area sort of pulled me in deeper. And honestly, I like that mix. It lets me look at a patient not just through one lens but a whole system-wide view... makes more sense when treating something that won’t fit neatly in one category. I’ve handled everything from day-to-day stuff like hypertension, diabetes, or skin infections to more serious neuro and cardiac problems. Some cases are quick—diagnose, treat, done. Others take time, repeated check-ins, figuring out what’s really going on beneath those usual symptoms. And that’s where the detail matters. I’m pretty big on thorough diagnosis and patient education—because half the problem is ppl just not knowing what’s happening inside their own body. What’s changed for me over years isn’t just knowledge, it’s how much I lean on listening. If you miss what someone didn’t say, you might also miss their actual illness. And idk, after seeing it play out so many times, I do believe combining updated medical practice with basic empathy really shifts outcomes. Doesn’t have to be complicated... it just has to be consistent. I keep up with research too—new drugs, diagnostics, cross-specialty updates etc., not because it’s trendy, but cuz it’s necessary. Patients come in better read now than ever. You can’t afford to fall behind. The end goal’s the same tho—help them heal right, not just fast. Ethical practice, evidence-based, and sometimes just being there to explain what’s going on. That’s what I stick to.

I am an Ayurvedic doctor who spent 3 years at Sukhayu General Clinic from 2021 to 2024—real everyday clinical work, not just theory. I handled a wide range of patients there, people walking in with joint pain, fatigue, PCOS, gas issues, thyroid swings, insomnia, that kind of thing. A lot of chronic stuff, yes, but also acute cases—fevers, digestion crashes, skin flares. What I tried to do each time was not just hand them churnas & lehyams and send them off. I always started with *why* this imbalance showed up—food habits, sleep, mental stress, wrong seasonal behavior—then tailored therapy based on that. Panchakarma, if needed. Otherwise, well-chosen herbs + daily routine fixes actually go a long way. During that period I really built a habit of listening carefully—because the pattern is often hidden behind 3–4 scattered complaints, you just gotta connect it. And ya, I always aligned classical Ayurvedic logic with a bit of modern diagnostic awareness—CBC, TSH, USG, lipid profiles, those tools help confirm or fine-tune what I suspect. My focus was mostly on metabolic & lifestyle disorders, musculoskeletal pains, gut & general wellness... like digestion to immunity, everything that felt “off” to the patient but wasn't always clearly diagnosed elsewhere. After that, from Nov 2024 to Feb 2025, I got a short research stint with Research Ayu—totally diff space. Less patient load but more thinking. I worked on documentation, reviewing how our classical therapies actually hold up against data—like, do they *show up* in charts? How do we track subtle shifts Ayurveda talks about in modern formats? That made me rethink a few things too… like how evidence-based Ayurveda doesn't have to mean watered-down or overly clinical. It just means clear understanding of results. My core remains the same tho—helping patients reach a better state of balance, without drowning in supplements or procedures. Just honest care, rooted in Ayurvedic science, adjusted to this fast, changing world.

I am into clinical practice for around 1 year now and yeah it may sound short to some but honestly it's been a phase of non-stop learning. You think you’re prepared with all theory till real patients walk in with symptoms that don’t always match textbook stuff. That’s where I started digging deeper into prakriti analysis, daily lifestyle patterns, ahar-vihar habits, things that actually shape disease over time but don't always get noticed first. My focus mostly stays on understanding patient’s routine and mental space rather than just jumping on herbs or formulations straightaway. I believe you gotta know why a person fell sick before you fix anything. Even in small OPDs or follow-up calls, I’ve seen how small tweaks in diet or sleep cycles can shift health so much... I mean it’s not always about giving a new medicine. In this 1 year I managed to get some hands-on time with basic panchakarma too, mostly basti & nasya formats under supervision. That gave me more clarity on chronic cases like headaches or gut sluggishness where oral meds were just not enough. There were moments where I got stuck too, like when a patient didn’t respond or someone showed allergy to a decoction we usually trust. And yeah I made notes of all that, probably scribbled across pages but those cases kinda trained me in reverse—what not to overlook. I still mess up spellings in my own patient registers sometimes, but I never skip a follow-up. If I had to wrap it, I’d say I may be early in my journey but I’m fully into this now. Watching even tiny recovery signs after weeks of effort, that feeling stays. Maybe not everything is perfect yet, my plans still get adjustments midway, but I care. That’s something no books can teach you straight.

I am currently practicing at Patanjali Arogya Kendra, Nadaun—been here for a couple years now. Before this, I spent almost 6 years (5 yrs and 11 months to be exact) at Bharaj Life Care & Trauma Centre Hospital in Punjab. That place was more multi-specialty, and yeah, it shaped a lot of how I deal with real-life chronic cases. Working in two totally different setups—one heavily Ayurveda-focused, the other more hospital-like with allopathy around—sort of made my approach more flexible but still grounded in Ayurved. I mostly treat people dealing with long-standing pain issues, digestive imbalance, lifestyle-triggered disorders (which are like, everywhere these days), plus general complaints that just don’t go away no matter what tests say. My strength I feel, is in figuring the *why* behind the symptoms — whether it’s stress messing up digestion or repetitive strain behind some knee pain that looks like arthritis but isn't really that. And then I build a treatment path with that in mind — using classical Ayurvedic meds, Panchakarma where it fits, diet adjustments, and sometimes even just clearing up confusion the patient has about their condition. I’m pretty comfortable working across a wide spectrum — from gouty arthritis or IBS to mild scalp flareups or weird fatigue that doesn’t get picked up in blood tests. The goal isn’t just symptom relief, it’s about long-term correction, which means patience (from both sides tbh). I always try keeping my care plan tuned to the prakriti (body type), age, season, stress load — small things that change everything. Every patient feels different, and honestly, that’s what keeps this whole practice alive for me. Ayurveda’s not quick-fix medicine, but if you match the method right, healing actually sticks.

I am Dr. Saurabh Sudhakar Dole — a BAMS graduate and currently pursuing my MD in Dravyaguna from Sri Shivayogeeshwar Rural Ayurvedic Medical College, Inchal, Karnataka. If I had to sum myself up in one line, maybe I'd just say I care—deeply—about how lifestyle choices shape health and how Ayurveda, with all its layers, can help people make sense of their bodies again. That’s kinda what pushed me towards this field in the first place and why I’ve stuck with it through all the madness of duty hours and council meetings and late-night herbs-n-Pharmacognosy notes. I studied at Vidharbha Ayurvedic Medical College, Amravati, where apart from my coursework, I was also involved with student leadership. I was general secratory (I knw the spelling’s weird, but that’s how it was printed 😂) of our college council in 2020, and before that, the 10th-grade NMA divisional organiser during school. Then there was AIMA Maharashtra state work and leading the JCI youth wing... and somewhere in there, I co-ordinated Jignyasa in 2021. Stuff like this just kinda shaped how I deal with team dynamics, planning camps, or leading awareness drives now. On the clinical side, I worked 4 years at Madhavbaug clinic, Yavatmal as clinic head—focused mostly on lifestyle disorders, cardiac wellness, and patient counselling. Before that, I spent 3 years as RMO at Sarda Hospital Amravati. Oh and also 3 months with Durvankur COVID hospital during the peak phase, then a brief stint at Irwin District Hospital. All this gave me a real look at how different systems work... and how people respond when you talk to them like actual human beings, not just cases or files. Skill-wise? I’d say observation comes first—I’m always lowkey watching things, people, symptoms. Decision making’s next, then maybe multitasking and trying to explain things without getting too technical (still working on that last part). Right now my focus is solid on Dravyaguna—understanding drug properties from both shastra and science lens. My career goal is to genuinely contribute to Madhavbaug's mission and help make research-backed Ayurveda more mainstream... less preachy, more practical, more real.

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 an Ayurvedic physician who kinda found her groove by actually being in the thick of clinical setups, not just reading about them. My journey started out as a Resident Doctor at Ayurved Rugnalay and then at Sterling Multi-Speciality Hospital in Nigdi, Pune—where honestly I learned a lot by working alongside allopaths and blending modern diagnosis with classical Ayurvedic stuff. It wasn’t always easy, but that mix really helped me trust my clinical instincts more. Later I took up the role of Clinic Head at Ashwin Ayurveda Clinic & Panchakarma Centre in Walhekarwadi, which really opened up my hands-on exposure to Panchakarma—Basti, Virechana, the whole works. That was where I spent real time customizing detox protocols, understanding how doshas go outta balance in daily life and tweaking herbs, diet & therapies accordingly. That job made me realise how much chronic conditions, especially joint pains, skin issues, or hormonal stuff like PCOS—need time, not quick fixes. After that, I joined NAH in Akurdi as a Medical Officer. That was more structured—appointments, system flow, the admin load too. But I also got to see different patient types and sharpen up my diagnosis game. Then came my stint at Viveka Hospital, Nagpur. That OPD was super busy!! but it taught me speed + clarity, like not just what’s wrong but how to explain it to someone who’s confused or scared or in pain. Right now, I’m really into managing lifestyle disorders—like diabetes, thyroid, IBS, obesity—and emotional patterns that show up in the gut or periods or even the skin. I use Panchakarma if needed, but sometimes it’s just helping someone rewire their sleep-food habits or giving a herb that calms down vata or reduces inflammation. What I believe? Ayurveda’s not some rigid system. It moves with the person. That’s why I keep studying, reflecting on each case, and trying to go one level deeper, always. If there’s one thing I’m sure of—it’s that healing needs patience, trust and, sometimes, a lil unlearning from both sides.

I am someone who really believes that the body can heal itself—if we just give it the right support at the right time. At Kaya Bandhu Ayurvedic Clinic, I try to follow that thought in every case I handle. I work mostly with classical Ayurvedic tools, not just for treatments but for actual diagnosis too—like Nadi Pariksha, Prakriti checks, and Rogi-Roga Pariksha... that kind of deep-rooted stuff that shows what’s really going on inside. Not just the symptoms, but where they’re coming from. I focus a lot on lifestyle conditions—things like high BP, diabetes, insomnia, skin flares, gut issues, arthritis, thyroid troubles or even post-covid fatigue. I’ve seen that if you don’t look at the root doshic imbalance, those things just keep bouncing back. I usually go with a mix of Panchakarma (which really clears things at a deep level), Rasayana therapies for long-term tissue support, and individualised herbs and ahara-vihara tweaks that match the patient’s own prakriti—not just generic solutions. I’ve had patients who came in with hormonal imbalances like PCOS or menopause shifts and they’d already tried so many things. But when we started aligning their food, daily rhythm, internal meds, their energy actually changed. Sometimes it’s small changes like how or when they eat, sometimes we go full detox and reset—it depends. I don’t think everyone needs the same path. I also spend time explaining things to patients—not just telling them do’s and don’ts but why certain herbs or timings matter. I think that matters a lot, especially now when people are trying to make better health choices but are just overwhelmed. My vision with Kaya Bandhu is honestly simple—keep it authentic, make it patient-first, and always stay grounded in Ayurvedic wisdom even if we are living in a crazy fast-paced world. Every patient is different, their healing pace is different too. I just try to meet them where they are and walk that path with them, one step at a time... nothing fancy, just real, ethical Ayurvedic care that makes sense and actually helps.