Our Team of Ayurvedic Experts — page 59

I am someone who kinda grew into Panchakarma without planning it much at first... just knew I wanted to understand the deeper layers of Ayurveda, not just the surface stuff. I did both my graduation and post-grad from Govt. Ayurveda Medical College & Hospital in Bangalore — honestly that place shaped a lot of how I think about healing, especially long-term healing. After my PG, I started working right away as an Assistant Professor & consultant in the Panchakarma dept at a private Ayurveda college. Teaching kinda made me realise how much we ourselves learn by explaining things to others... and watching patients go through their detox journeys—real raw healing—was where I got hooked. Now, with around 6 years of clinical exp in Panchakarma practice, I'm working as an Associate Professor, still in the same dept., still learning, still teaching. I focus a lot on individualised protocols—Ayurveda isn't one-size-fits-all and honestly, that’s what makes it tricky but also beautiful. Right now I’m also doing my PhD, it’s on female infertility—a topic I feel not just academically drawn to but personally invested in, cause I see how complex and layered it gets for many women. Managing that along with academics and patient care isn’t super easy, I won’t lie, but it kinda fuels each other. The classroom work helps my clinical thinking, and my clinical work makes me question things in research more sharply. There's a lot I still wanna explore—especially in how we explain Panchakarma better to newer patients. Many people still think it's just oil massage or some spa thing but the depth is wayyy beyond that. I guess I keep hoping to make that clarity come through—whether it’s in class or during a consult or even during a quick OPD chat.

I am currently working as an Ayurvedic physician at Lekshmi Ayurveda Health Care Centre, Kovalam. I manage my own cases now—OP, follow-ups, therapies—all of it. It’s still surreal sometimes, but yeah I handle everything from digestive complaints n chronic stress to joint stiffness or lifestyle-linked stuff that won’t budge easy. My treatment plans mostly revolve around identifying *why* things are going wrong rather than just naming what’s wrong. Like, not just “gastritis” but okay—what’s the *real* trigger here? Weak agni? Food choices? Stress? That kind of layering helps, and I rely on classical Ayurvedic therapies, sometimes Panchakarma if needed, plus herbs, and daily routine tweaks ppl can *actually* stick to. Before this I got a chance to assist senior docs at NARIP Cheruthuruthi and also Govt Ayurveda Dispensary Poovachal—just for a month each but honestly those two months shaped me a lot. Like being thrown into the deep end but in a good way. Real patients, complex symptoms, watching the way experienced vaidyas read nadi, observed tiny details, explained stuff without overcomplicating. That’s where I started learning how Ayurvedic diagnosis isn't about ticking boxes, it’s like a full-body language you learn to hear over time. I’ve slowly built confidence dealing with musculoskeletal pains, gut health problems, detox cases, lifestyle disorders (you’d be surprised how many ppl struggle with the *same* bad habits), and stress conditions showing up physically. I don’t try to force results fast. I prefer sustainable healing—even if that takes some back n forth, as long as the root is addressed. I do a lot of lifestyle counselling—because yeah, treatment won’t work if your food-sleep-stress is out of whack right? Still learning every single day. Still making mistakes and correcting them. But every case adds something new to how I think as a doctor. And I really do believe Ayurveda has that space—for slow, deep, lasting change if we use it wisely.

I am someone who kinda grew into Ayurveda one layer at a time. Working as a CRAV physician at Arya Vaidya Pharmacy in Coimbatore really gave me that deep, solid base—got to train directly under Dr Krushnakumarji Varier sir, and trust me, that changed a lot in how I saw classical Ayurveda. Everything there was rooted in authenticity… like literally from the way we diagnosed a person (prakriti, dosha, samprapti patterns etc) to how we decided on every single chikitsa step. At AVP, I was constantly handling chronic, tricky cases—PCOD, IBS, asthma types, even some metabolic disorders. And not just managing them, but learning why they show up the way they do, and how rasayana, shodhana, or sometimes even just the right ahara-vihara mix can slowly turn things around. I was involved in full protocols—internal meds, Panchkarma plans, all that—with a mindset of “root cause first, not just patch-fix”. Now I’m practicing solo, running my own setup where I use that same flow I learned—individualized treatment, detailed case study, and working close with the patient on what makes their body tick. I handle a mix tbh: joint pains, gut imbalances, chronic fatigue, skin flares, nervous issues... depends on the season too sometimes. I use classical medicines, not shortcuts. And I won’t lie—some cases take time. But when you see someone’s pain go down, or digestion finally settle, or that one lady whose hairfall stopped after months... it’s kind of why I’m still at it. End of the day, I’m not reinventing anything. Just trying to apply Ayurved the way our texts meant it—pure, flexible, respectful to each patient’s needs. I do want to keep learning and maybe share more on how true Ayurveda can be both gentle and powerful, esp when done right.

I am someone who got deep into Ayurveda during my MS at Patanjali College & Hospital, Haridwar. That place really shaped my clinical understanding — not just through books but by actually seeing how people respond to therapies in real life. My main focus is on treating eye and ENT disorders... stuff like vision problems, sinus issues, ear-related troubles — and honestly, ayurveda gives us solid tools to manage these if done the right way, step by step. But over time, I also started working more with women facing PCOD, hormonal imbalance, fertility challenges — and that sort of became a second core area for me. It's not just about giving medicine, right? These cases need long-term care and trust. Hormonal systems are delicate, and ayurvedic approach can bring results when we go deep into nadi, agni, dosha status etc, not just symptoms. I'm also pretty drawn to skin cases — whether it’s pigmentation, acne that just doesn’t go away, or eczema types that flare up randomly. What I try is to find what’s underneath all that, the root doshic shifts, and use classical herbs, panchakarma and lifestyle support to restore some kind of balance — not overnight, but in a real sustained way. My training taught me not to rush, but to listen to how each patient body reacts. I try to mix internal meds, oil therapies, detox methods, and habit change... and yeah, sometimes small shifts make big difference. Most of the patients I work with are managing chronic issues — meaning they tried diff things before and either got temporary relief or not much at all. I take that seriously. I don’t promise quick cures but I do focus on giving every case proper time, a full analysis, and a path that suits *them*, not some textbook plan. Helping someone sleep again, or breathe better through nose after months of blocked sinuses — these things matter a lot. That’s what keeps me going tbh.

I am still kinda wrapping my head around how much has happned in just these last 8 months. I got to see over 500 patients—not just names on a file but real ppl with stories, symptoms that didn’t match books, and responses to treatment that taught me a lot more than classroom ever did. Every single case added something—sometimes confidence, sometimes doubt, but mostly clarity about why Ayurveda needs to be personal. That whole idea of root-cause isn’t just a phrase to me now, cause I’ve actually *done* the work of figuring it out—through prakriti reading, hetu analysis, tailoring herbs to that one stubborn thing that wouldn’t budge unless I got it right. Started off at the Govt Ayurveda Dispensary, Paingottoor (Mar-April 2024), juggling OPD and learning to keep things practical—what you *can* do with limited time and still follow classical line of treatment. Moved to Nellimattom next month, same OPD scene but somehow I felt more ready—like I knew what I was looking for during consultation. Then came the big shifts—District Ayurveda Hospital, Thodupuzha—Shalya Tantra for a month (May-June). Learning surgical concepts, wound management, minor procedures, all that opened up a whole diff layer of Ayurveda for me. After that was NARIP, Cheruthuruthy (June-July)—real-deal Panchakarma, hands-on, under ppl who *really* knew the texts and the techiques. I saw how deep detox can go when it’s done right. Then Shalakya Tantra (ENT + eye care, July-Aug)—very niche but suprisingly common complaints. By Sept I was at Sparsh Ayurvedic Clinic, Nellimattom, and that place blended modern diagnostics with our way of thinking. Helped me sharpen decisions fast, without losing authenticity of the classical tools. All that put together—it's shaped me into a doctor who listens more, assumes less, and keeps asking, "what’s *actually* causing this?” before reaching for a remedy. I want my patients to heal for real—not temporarily cope. That's the goal every single time.

I am Dr. Brijesh Kumar Verma, completed my BAMS from NEIAH Shillong, which gave me a strong base in classical ayurveda. Alongside that formal study, I always felt the need to go deeper into specific areas, so I took certificate courses from BHU and NIA Jaipur.. both places gave me different kind of exposure, like how preventive care can be applied practically and how therapeutic interventions need to be fine-tuned for each patient. Those learnings stick with me even today in daily practice. Right now I am working as a Resident Medical Officer, and this role really keeps me grounded. Being there round-the-clock means you see everything from minor issues to complex chronic cases, and you learn to make quick decisions but still with compassion. Hospital setting has pushed me to grow, to balance clinical accuracy with patient’s emotions, because people don’t just bring symptoms, they bring their worries, family pressure, sometimes even fear. In treatment, I focus on finding the root cause instead of patching symptoms. My plans are not cookie-cutter, I try to study prakriti, vikriti and then design a mix of herbs, Panchakarma where suitable, and lifestyle changes that are doable. I also stress preventive care, simple dinacharya and diet corrections can make a big shift if someone is willing to commit. Ayurveda for me is not only old wisdom but something that must adapt to current times. I like staying updated, reading newer clinical work, and merging that with authentic principles. Patients deserve ethical care, no shortcuts, and I want to keep refining myself as a physician who can deliver sustainable healing. Each consultation I see as a chance to bring someone a little closer to balance—body, mind, spirit—and that thought keeps me moving forward everyday.

I am a Consultant General Surgeon & Proctologist, and honestly a lot of my work revolves around fixing things people usually don’t wanna talk about out loud—like piles, fissures, fistulas, pilonidal sinus, that whole uncomfortable but super common territory. I kinda made it a point early on to focus on anorectal conditions not just bcz they need precision, but also bcz they come with a lot of personal discomfort that patients don’t always know how to deal with, or who to turn to. In my clinical practice, I handle both general surgeries—like hernias, hydroceles, soft tissue lumps—and the more specific colorectal stuff. I do both traditional n minimally invasive procedures depending on what fits best. Honestly, it’s not just about cutting something out or fixing a leak—it’s about figuring what’s really going wrong, making sure we’re not missing the bigger picture, and then tailoring the treatment around that. When a patient walks in with pain while passing stool or bleeding or just a weird swelling that won’t go away, I try to keep things real n clear. No jargon, no rushing. I do a full clinical eval, walk them through options, explain why a surgery may or may not be needed. And if it is, then we go through the safest, most effective route—step by step. I pay a lot of attention to post-op recovery too—like, I don’t disappear after the surgery. I believe recovery is 50% of the success. Without proper wound care, diet advice or follow-ups, the same issue just comes back again. Also just wanna say—I keep learning. Not just from courses or guidelines, but every weird case teaches me smth new. And trust me, with this field, you see a lot of weird. But that’s what makes it interesting. I stick to updated protocols, take hygiene v seriously, and genuinely want people to walk out feeling lighter... not just physically but mentally too. Cuz living with untreated anorectal pain? It just wrecks your peace, silently.

I am working in medical field from some years now and during that time I was registar at Aryangla hospital for 1 yr, and also RMO at Morya hospital for 1 yr. Those two years gave me lot of practicle exposure, not just book knowledge. At Aryangla I handled wide range of patients, some came with small issues, some with chronic conditions, and every case teached me something new. In emergency hours we dont get much time to think long, you just act fast, and that made me more confident in handling sudden cases. At Morya hospital as a Resident Medical Officer I was more into day-to-day care, rounds, follow ups, managing patient reports. It sound simple but in reality it was tiring but rewarding too, because you see the progress right in front of you. I learned to coordinate with seniors, nurses, even family of patients, and realized medicine is not just about diagnosis, it is about communication too. I deal with different cases like fever, joint pain, skin rashes, infections, sometimes also critical ones needing urgent attention. Hair fall and skin diseases was common and I started to take more intrest in that area, since many young people get affected and it hurt their confidence. I also manage cases of body pain, weakness, or lifestyle related issues. Honestly sometimes you dont get perfect answers, but still you do your best to relief the suffering and that itself matter. My aim is always simple – listen carefully, try to understand beyond the symptoms, and treat not only the problem but support the person too. Hospitals can be scary places for patients, I noticed that during night shifts, so even small words of assurance make a big difference. These experiences shaped me into a doctor who value patience, empathy and also discipline. I still feel there is lot more to learn, medicine never end. But I am grateful for the foundation I got while working in Aryangla and Morya, they made me realize how much responsiblity we carry when someone put their health in our hand.

I am working in this field for about 1 year now, and though it may sound short, in that time I got to see and manage a pretty wide mix of cases that taught me lessons no textbook can cover fully. My focus in practice is using authentic Ayurvedic principles and procedures but always with a practical approach that fits the patient infront of me. Day to day I handle conditions like digestive issues, skin problems, joint pain, lifestyle disorders like diabetes or thyroid imbalance, and sometimes stress related complaints that show up in both body and mind. During this year I worked in OPD setups where patient flow is high, which gave me exposure to quick yet careful diagnosis, planning simple but effective protocols with herbs, diet, panchakarma when needed. In some cases just correcting lifestyle and counseling made more difference than medicines, and that reinforced for me how much Ayurveda is about balance not just drugs. I also spent time learning from senior physicians, assisting in Panchakarma therapies like Virechana, Basti, and Abhyanga. Doing that hands-on really gave me confidence that these aren’t abstract concepts—they are powerful when matched to the right patient and dosha condition. One year may not sound like long, but for me it felt intense, every patient shaping how I approach the next. Sometimes I still doubt if I am doing enough, but seeing patients return with relief, improved sleep, less pain, or just saying they feel better in daily life—that feels like the real achievement. My aim going forward is to deepen this clinical base, refine my diagnostic skill, and keep building trust by making Ayurveda accessible, logical, and safe for people who turn to me for healing.

I am someone who’s kinda grown through two worlds of medicine—the tight, chaotic pace of emergency wards and the deeper, long-game focus of preventive cardiology. Started out with ground-level exposure at a govt hospital where I was a Medical Officer during the covid waves… those months taught me more than any textbook. Managing OPDs, forming treatment protocols daily, watching the crisis unfold up close—it just made me sharper, faster, more aware of the gaps where people really need support. Later on, I wanted to do something more focused, long-term kinda thing… That’s when I enrolled in the Fellowship in Preventive Cardiology from Madhavbaug Institute. There I got into risk profiling, early cardiac intervention stuff, lifestyle-based heart care—all those areas that help prevent things before they blow up. Felt like I was finally able to connect dots between everyday choices and what lands people in ICUs. I joined Baroda Heart Institute after that, and that place really leveled things up. The ICCU work—like actual cardiac emergencies, handling patients mid-crisis, stabilizing vitals, constantly coordinating with other units—really pushed my response time n confidence. Everything's super intense but it trained me to stay steady even when it gets overwhelming. You’re not just treating the patient, you’re supporting families, making hard calls, being present in every single moment. Now whether it's someone walking in with borderline BP or chest heaviness or a chronic diabetic trying to avoid complications, I try to bring all that—public health instincts, cardiac precision, practical counseling—into one consistent approach. I genuinely like explaining stuff to patients… helping them not just treat things but actually feel in control of their health without getting lost in med jargon or panic googling!! End of the day, I think medicine is both science and something way more human. That balance matters to me.