Our Team of Ayurvedic Experts — page 40

I am working as an AYUSH Medical Officer under NHM for about 1.5 years now at Taluka Hospital, Sakleshpur... and honestly it’s been kinda intense but very grounding too. I deal with a wide mix of cases—acute ones, lifestyle troubles, respiratory flare-ups, musculoskeletal pain, and a bunch of women's health complaints—most of which respond well when you go all in with classical Ayurvedic treatment, panchakarma, and like, solid follow-up. My role wasn't just about sitting in the OPD n prescribing churnams. I actually had to manage full-scale patient assessments, make sense of their prakriti-vikriti mix, customize their therapies (esp for dosha-related imbalances), and keep track of outcomes. I mean, real life don’t always look like textbook stuff, right? Sometimes you'd mix Shamana with some detox or just fix their diet first. And yeah—handling all that within a gov't hospital setup with 40-50 patients daily?? not exactly easy but definetely shaped how I think and treat. I worked with a full team—docs from allopathy, nurses, sometimes lab techs—coordinating for emergency care n public health drives. Did a good number of community camps too. Like, getting out there and talking to people about Ayurveda basics—was rewarding in its own way. Education is super underrated... it helps more than half the time just to make someone understand their health problem. This phase really tought me how to adapt—blend tradition with modern health needs, and still stay rooted in the classics. I care a lot about giving personalized care. Like, I don’t just treat the diagnosis, I try seeing the person behind it. And that keeps me grounded, curious, sometimes worried too—but always learning.

I am working as a general physician with a deep leaning towards Ayurveda, and honestly I see my role less like just “treating” people and more like walking alongside them while they try to fix what’s been off in their health. Over the past year I’ve sat across from patients dealing with all kinds of stuff – pain that just won’t let up, thyroid slowing everything down, PCOS messing with cycles, blood sugar creeping up, weight goals that feel impossible… and I try to make the plan feel doable instead of like a long list of “don’ts.” I don’t believe in only chasing symptoms, that feels short-term… I go after the root imbalance, which means digging into their diet, their daily patterns, their stress triggers, even sleep (because you can’t heal if you’re running on 4 hours). Sometimes it’s a mix of classical herbal formulations, sometimes more about resetting routines, sometimes both—depends who’s sitting in front of me. I spend time explaining why we’re doing what we’re doing. Like if I’m asking someone to change their eating window, I want them to know exactly how it’s going to help their digestion and hormones. This back-and-forth makes people more likely to follow through, and I’ve noticed that when they feel part of the process, results stick longer. I aim to keep my space welcoming… patients can talk openly without feeling judged, which I think is just as important as the medicine part. A big chunk of my focus is prevention—catching the early signs before a condition sets in for good. The goal? To help each person feel like their body is working *with* them again, not against them. That’s the real win for me, even if it takes time, even if progress is slow… because when it clicks, it changes everything.

I am working in Pure Ayurveda for over 4 years now, and honestly the thing that drives me the most is seeing how classical Ayurvedic principles still work so powerfully even today. My approach is pretty simple but also detailed – look at the whole person, not just the symptoms, figure out what’s actually disturbing their balance, and then bring in the right herbal medicines, therapies, and lifestyle steps. I run my Ayurvedic treatment center with that in mind every single day. Skin disorders are one area I spend a lot of my time on… psoriasis, eczema, acne – the chronic ones that just don’t go away with quick fixes. I use a mix of custom herbal blends and Panchakarma therapies, and yeah it takes time, but that’s how we get lasting results, not temporary relief. I also work a lot on kidney issues – nephrotic syndrome, chronic kidney disease, other renal problems – creating treatment plans that aim to support kidney function and slow down the decline, instead of just waiting for things to get worse. Then there’s gut health, which is honestly linked to almost everything else. IBS, IBD, GERD – these I approach by finding root causes through Ayurvedic diagnostics, then giving herbs, diet guidance, and if needed, detox therapies. I also treat piles, fissures, fistulas – often using Ksharasutra therapy alongside herbs and lifestyle adjustments, because surgery isn’t always the only way. I keep everything patient-centered… tailoring plans to each person’s Prakriti, current health status, and the stage of their disease. At the end of the day, my goal is just to help people heal naturally, in a way that feels sustainable and true to the core values of Ayurveda, not just a quick prescription and goodbye.

I am Dr. Vedika Rotra, a dedicated Ayurvedic physician with over five years of clinical experience in both public health and specialized medical care. My journey in Ayurveda has been driven by a deep commitment to holistic healing, patient well-being, and evidence-based practice. In addition to my BAMS degree, I have completed certifications in Community Health and in Gynaecology and Obstetrics, which have further enhanced my ability to address a wide range of health concerns in women’s health and general medicine. My professional background includes five years of service under the National Health Mission (NHM) in Jammu & Kashmir, where I worked extensively with diverse patient populations and gained valuable experience in community-centered Ayurvedic care. Alongside this, I served for two years conducting outpatient services at an Army unit in Jammu, where I had the opportunity to manage a broad spectrum of acute and chronic health conditions under high-responsibility settings. I bring a patient-focused approach to Ayurveda, aiming not just to treat illness, but to promote preventive health and lifestyle transformation. Whether it is managing gynaecological disorders, lifestyle diseases, or general wellness concerns, I strive to combine classical Ayurvedic wisdom with practical, modern application. I believe in clear communication, compassion, and tailoring every treatment plan to meet the individual needs of each patient. Through continuous learning and real-world experience, I remain committed to delivering ethical, authentic, and result-oriented Ayurvedic care to every individual who trusts me with their health.

I am working in Ayurveda for close to 3 years now—mostly with general cases but also lots of women's health. My practice kind of grew around conditions like irregular periods, PCOS, fertility hurdles, sluggish digestion, skin breakouts, piles, all that. I look at everything through the lens of imbalance—not just doshas but daily rhythms, food stuff, mental clutter, things ppl don’t always think are linked. I rely on herbal meds, Panchakarma sometimes, and honestly just simplifying routines. Each person gets a plan that fits *them*, not just the disease label. Apart from OP consults, I’ve also trained in OT-based care—assisted and performed minor n some major Ayurvedic procedures esp. for gynac cases. Whether it’s kshara karma for piles or uttara basti-type protocols for fertility, I like balancing precision with calm patient handling. Not rushing anyone, not overdoing either. Even in surgery, Ayurveda asks for awareness—before, during, and after. I always try to bring classical Ayurvedic thinking into even modern setups. If someone walks in with chronic fatigue, or eczema, or repeated infections, I don’t stop at symptoms. I dig a bit—lifestyle stuff, food triggers, hormones, sleep. It might take time but it makes sense. And yeah, patient education matters—I explain things in plain talk, no jargon, let them ask again if confused. That clarity builds trust. I believe in staying open to learning—refining what works, unlearning what doesn’t, adapting without losing the roots of this system. And no matter the setup—rural clinic or city OPD—I’m focused on helping people not just *feel* better, but actually get stronger from inside. That's the point, right? To help the body remember how to heal itself, not just patch things up for a while.

I am working from past 3 years in the feild of Ayurveda and in this time I got to handle many kinds of health issues. Diabetes management has been one of the major parts of my practise, where I focused not just on medicine but also on diet and lifestyle which play a huge role. Along with that, I have been actively involved in swarnaprashan, a preventive care practice for children that supports immunity and healthy development. It always felt meaningful to guide parents about this ancient practice and clear their doubts, many had never heard of it before. Yoga also became a natural extension of my work, since it connect body and mind in ways medicine alone cannot. Sometimes I see patients who are struggling with stress or lifestyle issues and yoga gives them simple tools to start their healing. Over time I learned to integrate these approaches — ayurvedic diet, herbal support, swarnaprashan, yoga, and counseling — into more holistic plans that suit each person. Every case taught me something different, like how two diabetic patients can react completely different to the same food, or how a small correction in sleep routine made a big change in gut health. These experiences made me realize that Ayurveda is not about giving a fixed formula but about listening carefully, observing prakriti, and guiding patients step by step. There are still days where I question if I am doing enough or if I missed a detail in diagnosis, but those doubts push me to keep learning. My work in these past years gave me confidence yet also humility, because no matter how much we know there is always more to understand. At the end of it, I see my role as someone who walks with the patient, not just prescribes, and that’s what keeps me dedicated to this path.

I am someone who really got to live Ayurveda during my time at Anjali Ayurveda Wellness Centre in Aluva, Kerala. That place had this kinda stillness to it—peaceful but focused—which honestly let me slow down and go deeper into actual classical practice, not just surface-level stuff. I worked there as a Consultant Ayurvedic Physician, mostly seeing lifestyle and chronic things—gut issues that never go away, stiffness in joints, skin that keeps flaring up without reason, and people stuck in constant stress loops. Felt like the usual suspects, but we didn’t just jump into treatments fast. Every case—I mean every one—started from scratch: understanding prakriti, figuring out vikriti, listening to the nadi properly (not guessing), and tracing the whole roga-marga and samprapti... until we knew the direction of treatment. Once we had that clarity, only then we'd go for Panchakarma if it actually made sense. I used to do full protocols there—Vamana, Virechana, Basti, Nasya, and even Raktamokshana in few cases—but always with real intent. No “just do detox” mindset. We'd balance shodhana with shamana, and some cases needed rasayana too—body needed rebuilding, not just elimination. Something that stuck with me there was how many ppl needed guidance, not just meds. They didn’t know why their lifestyle was the problem. I spent time explaining dinacharya, ritucharya... simple ahara tips that they could actually do. Not fancy or unrealistic. And manasika swasthya? No one even heard of that half the time. But once we started addressing it—how they feel, think, behave in disease—it changed the whole approach. Honestly, working in Kerala gave me a kind of clarity. Seeing classical Ayurveda being practiced exactly how the texts say, yet still totally relevant in today's context—it shifted my way of thinking. You don’t really need to modernize Ayurveda, right? Just deliver it in a way that makes sense to people. With patience. With heart. That’s the part I carry now. Helping ppl understand their disease, feel in control again... not just hand over a list of meds. Yeah it takes time, and it’s not always perfect, but that’s where real healing starts.

I am working as an Ayurvedic consultant for the past two years, and yeah—most of my work has been around skin. Not the quick-fix kind, but the deep stuff... like eczema that comes and goes in cycles, stubborn psoriasis patches, fungal infections that ppl just can’t shake off, or that unpredictable flare-up of acne before any big event. I didn’t *choose* dermatology at first honestly, it kinda chose me—every other patient who walked in had some skin issue and over time I got pulled in deeper. I usually start with figuring out what dosha’s acting up, but it's never just that right? There’s always digestion (Agni), lifestyle patterns, emotional triggers that mess with skin. Most ppl just treat the outside, like let’s apply some cream and done—but I can’t work that way. I try to understand where the imbalance started... prakriti, vikriti, what they eat daily, how often they rest, what makes them stressed—all of it goes in the file (sometimes not literally lol but mentally). My protocols use a combo of classical Ayurvedic herbs, internal meds, lepas, medicated oils—depends on what I’m seeing. I do recommend detox sometimes, like mild Panchakarma options, but only when it fits. Not everyone needs that right away. Diet correction is a must for me tho—without that the skin keeps going back to square one. Also ppl underestimate how much food habits link to those tiny flareups. Over time, I’ve come to realize skin doesn’t lie. It shows what’s going on inside. And helping someone clear it from within—not just make it *look* better, but actually settle it—that’s what I keep trying for. I'm still learning with every case tbh, but I feel confident in treating most of these conditions naturally, and in a way that doesn’t just suppress symptoms. I stick to authentic Ayurvedic line of treatment—not shortcuts, not diluted stuff—just proper diagnosis, real conversations with patients, and a clear plan to support the body’s healing process.

I am practicing Ayurveda with 3 years of real clinical exposure, not just theory but hands-on stuff, right from busy OPDs to IPD setups where you really get to see how patients respond over days—not hours. Working with both short-term and chronic conditions has actually helped me see patterns that don’t always show up in a textbook. Whether it’s a skin allergy, joint swelling, stubborn digestion issues, or stress-related symptoms that shift every week—I'm constantly adjusting, learning, re-thinking protocols when needed. I try to stay close to the core of Ayurveda—by that I mean, applying Shodhana and Shamana wisely, not randomly. Detox is powerful, sure, but if someone’s not ready for Vamana or Basti, I won't push it. I usually begin by understanding the person first—their Prakriti, their daily rhythm, food habits, sleep pattern, and emotional load too (yeah, that part matters more than people think). Then we go from there. I mix classical formulations with updated guidance—diet plans that are simple, sustainable. No extreme stuff unless it’s needed. At the IPD level, I’ve handled structured Panchakarma protocols, sometimes multi-day sequences. That gave me a sense of how deep detox works—not just symptom relief but proper cellular reset kind of effect. And when I work with other health experts (nutritionists, yoga trainers, modern docs), I try to keep my Ayurvedic inputs clear, evidence-informed and practical. Like, I won’t just say “Take this lehyam,” without explaining why it’s needed or what to expect from it. Honestly, I still read a lot, attend case discussions, review Charak or Ashtanga verses just to make sure I’m not drifting too far from the roots. At the same time, I adapt when modern patient needs demand flexibility. Most people don’t have time for elaborate rituals, so I give them what they can follow. And yeah—explaining things in a simple way? Super important. If a patient doesn’t get what we’re doing, the healing just doesn’t sink in right.

I am working in Ayurveda for more than 12 years now and honestly the deeper I get into it, the more I feel this old science still answers so many “modern” problems. Did my BAMS from a good institute, then went ahead with more focused learning in Panchakarma, herbal meds, Ayurvedic nutrition – for me the whole point is healing from the root, not just covering up symptoms for a while. Most days in my practice I meet people with chronic joint pains, digestive troubles that flare on and off, stress-linked headaches or anxiety, skin conditions like eczema or sudden rashes, breathing issues, and metabolic concerns like diabetes. Even when the diagnosis on paper reads the same, the person in front of me never is – their prakriti, history, lifestyle, all make the treatment path different. I design Panchakarma programs, Rasayana plans to rebuild strength and immunity, and herbal formulations – but they’re never “off the shelf”, always tweaked to the person’s body type and day-to-day life. A big part of my work is diet & lifestyle guidance – no point in doing therapies if the habits stay harmful, right? At Inspire Aesthetix I handle consultations, detox programs, preventive healthcare work, and a lot of awareness sessions. I’ve run workshops and small drives to get people to see Ayurveda as something practical for today, not just a tradition to read about. When I meet a patient, I don’t just note the symptoms – I ask about their story, family history, stress levels, even small emotional cues. Sometimes that one detail changes the whole plan. For me healing means the mind and body working in sync, not just an absence of pain or discomfort. There are cases that turn around fast, and others where progress is slow and steady – but in all of them, the goal is lasting change. Maybe it sounds idealistic, but I’ve seen enough to know it’s possible when treatment is personal, consistent, and rooted in the real principles of Ayurveda.