Our Team of Ayurvedic Experts — page 63

I am Dr. Safiya, an Ayurvedic Doctor, Lactation Consultant, and Maternal Support Practitioner, dedicated to supporting women and babies through every stage of their health journey. I have completed BAMS along with specialized certifications including ACLP, IYCF, MIYCAN, Diploma in Dietetics, Diploma in Psychology, AMANI Childbirth Education, and advanced training in Pregnancy Care. I am also a certified assessor for the Breastfeeding Promotion Network of India (BPNI) under the Breastfeeding Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) accreditation program, allowing me to contribute actively to creating breastfeeding-friendly healthcare environments. My professional focus lies in blending the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda with modern, evidence-based knowledge in lactation management, maternal and child nutrition, psychology, and sujok acupuncture. I specialize in providing holistic care to women during pre-conception, pregnancy, labor, postpartum, and breastfeeding, addressing not only physical but also emotional and psychological aspects of motherhood. I founded Safi's Nature Cure, a platform committed to empowering women with personalized, positive, and science-backed guidance throughout their maternal journey. My approach is centered on helping mothers make informed decisions regarding their health and their babies' well-being. I believe in creating a safe, nurturing, and supportive space where women can achieve optimal wellness naturally, whether it's through Ayurvedic therapies, lactation counseling, dietary planning, or psychological support. Over the years, I have worked closely with countless mothers and families, offering tailored solutions to challenges such as breastfeeding difficulties, pregnancy discomforts, nutritional imbalances, and emotional health concerns. My goal is to ensure that every woman I work with feels confident, supported, and empowered to experience a healthy and fulfilling motherhood.

I am an Ayurveda doctor who kinda got my base training the rough and real way — straight from the wards. Started off as an RMO at Makara Ayurveda Hospital in Mundur, Thrissur. That phase taught me a lot — not just about classical treatments or herbs, but the whole actual grind of inpatient care... managing patients round the clock, coordinating with therapists, monitoring response to therapies, especially Panchakarma. Wasn't always smooth, but it gave me this solid understanding of how Ayurveda works in hospital setups, not just theory. After that I moved to Ayurveda Mana, Perumbayil (also in Thrissur) as RMO. That’s where I really started seeing more varied and chronic cases — joint diseases, spine issues, hypertension, gut-related disorders, and metabolic stuff like diabetes or thyroid cases. The team there was v. traditional and I got to apply more targeted Ayurvedic protocols along with practical Panchakarma sequencing. It's different when you’re dealing with lifestyle diseases — takes time and patience, but the shifts are real when the line of treatment is clear and followed right. Currently, I work as a Consultant Physician at Kottakkal Aryavaidyasala in Bangalore. Here, things are faster-paced. I'm mostly into OPD now, though sometimes we coordinate inpatient care too. My main focus is delivering personalized Ayurvedic care — not just based on symptoms but factoring in dosha imbalances, prakriti, agni, all that. Patients often come in with mixed complaints... stress, fatigue, irregular digestion, chronic back pain — and I try to break it down for them without going overboard with jargon. Over these years, I’ve got hands-on exp across outpatient and inpatient systems, handling both acute and long-term care. I work with therapies, diet, herbs, and sometimes just routine corrections. My main goal is simple: bring people closer to Ayurveda that actually works — no shortcuts, no fancy packaging. Just rooted, safe, effective healing that’s built on tradition and clarity.

I am working as an Ayurvedic doctor since 7+ years now, and honestly, every year sorta pulls me deeper into how powerful classical Ayurveda actually is—when you stick to the texts, listen to the body, and don’t rush the process. Most of my clinical time goes into treating ortho cases, digestive stuff, and long-drawn skin issues that just don’t go away with creams or random pills. In joint care, I usually see things like osteoarthritis, lumbar spondylosis, sciatica, frozen shoulder... the works. What’s helped? Well, Abhyanga, Basti, sometimes Lepana, but honestly, it’s not just one therapy. You gotta look at the dosha thing, at their agni, at muscle tone—all of it. I try to keep patients off painkillers long-term, cos that path just gets messier. Strength and function come back gradually with right treatment (and patience, which is rare nowdays tbh). Then comes gut issues—acidity, IBS, constipation, piles, even weird combo symptoms that modern diagnosis kinda misses. For these, I lean into Virechana, deep dietary shifts, and targeted herbs. I also did an extra diploma in ano-rectal diseases, which gave me good grip on managing fistula, piles, fissures—esp. using Ksharasutra. That technique really surprised me with how effective and sustainable it was when done right. Skin is another big space I work in—eczema, psoriasis, acne, fungal infections. Many ppl come after trying topical stuff for months, even yrs, and then we work backwards. I focus a lot on blood-cleansing (Raktamokshana), gut detox, and calming pitta. The skin reflects the inside—plain and simple, right? Sometimes that truth lands late but it does land. What I’ve learned over these yrs is that healing isn’t a quick fix, it’s something you build and protect. I try giving my patients tools and understanding, not just pills or protocols. That’s why even modern folks, once skeptical, start trusting Ayurveda—when it speaks to their body, they listen.

I am an Ayurvedic doctor who studied at R.A. Podar Ayurvedic Medical College in Mumbai—yeah, one of the oldest institutions—and that’s where I built up my base in clinical Ayurveda. Diagnostics, therapeutic planning, surgery theory, patient interaction... all of it. I was also part of the COVID-19 response team during the peak months and spent about 9 months on ground—handling emergencies, doing rounds, managing patients who didn’t always come with textbook symptoms. That experience hit different, taught me more about human resilience and practical medicine than any textbook probably could. Later, I went on to do my MS from Govt Ayurvedic College & Hospital, Nagpur. There the focus shifted more into specifics—Shalya Tantra, minor surgical techniques in Ayurveda, wound management, kshar karma, Agnikarma... I started seeing how classical procedures still hold real clinical value even today, if applied correctly. After completing that, I worked at Kolekar Hospital & ICCU, Chembur for 5 months—very hands-on role. Was managing patients in critical care, post-surgical support, and even got some direct exposure to handling multi-system complications alongside modern specialists. Right now, I focus on combining what I’ve seen across both systems—Ayurveda and emergency/critical care setups—and finding a working balance. Like, I don’t believe in pitting one system against the other. Instead, I try to actually integrate—what works from Ayurveda in the long run with what’s urgent and necessary in acute setups. I treat people with chronic illnesses, surgical needs, and even preventive goals. Every case isn’t just a protocol—I build the treatment based on prakruti, medical history, and patient lifestyle, and yeah, some trial and error is part of it too. I’m still learning, tbh. Every patient teaches you something. But I do know this—I believe in medicine that’s aware, precise, and real—not blindly traditional, not blindly modern. Just... rooted.

I am working in this feild for about 24 years now, and honestly that number sometimes feels unreal when I think about all the people, cases, and lessons packed into it. Started with a strong base in Ayurveda, and over the years my work has sort of expanded into more integrated care… not just treating a disease but really looking at the person as a whole. I’ve dealt with chronic conditions that don’t respond easily, acute problems that needed quick thinking, and long recovery journeys where patience was as important as treatment. My approach isn’t one-size-fits-all – I keep it rooted in authentic Ayurvedic principles but adjust depending on what the patient actually needs right then. Sometimes that’s deep detox work, sometimes it’s more palliative care, sometimes lifestyle changes make the biggest difference. In all these years I’ve learned that no two cases are exactly same, even if the diagnosis looks identical on paper. That’s why I spend time understanding the history, the triggers, the patterns… little details that might not seem important at first but actually guide the whole treatment plan. I’ve seen how much trust matters too – if the patient doesn’t feel heard, even the best medicines lose half their effect. That’s why consultations for me are never rushed (though I’ll admit on busy days I wish I could clone myself). Some of my most rewarding work has been helping people who had almost given up, whether from pain that wouldn’t go away or health issues they thought they had to just “live with”. Blending classical Ayurveda with a practical, patient-centered approach keeps my work fresh, even after two decades. And honestly… I still learn something new from my patients all the time – which I guess is why 24 years later, I’m still just as committed to this path.

I am someone who really got into the day-to-day rhythm of Ayurveda during my time as a duty doctor at Vasudha Ayurcare and Panchakarma Centre in Ilkal. Spent a full year there, and honestly, that one year taught me more than any theory class ever could. I was right in the middle of patient care — diagnosing, planning, and sometimes even personally doing the therapies. Not just writing charts and stepping away. That place gave me a chance to live Ayurveda, not just study it. Most of the people who came in had long-standing issues — lifestyle disorders like diabetes, hormonal shifts, chronic back pain, frozen shoulder, headaches that didn’t have a clear diagnosis, etc. You start to see how deeply habits, emotions, and digestion are tangled up in their symptoms. That’s when I began shifting my focus more toward root-cause thinking, rather than just “treating the thing.” I got to work hands-on with classical Panchakarma treatments — Vamana, Virechana, Basti, Nasya — depending on what the case needed. I also did follow-ups, observed changes week after week, and made adjustments along the way. That kind of continuous care makes you think harder about why something’s working (or not). We had a good senior team guiding us too, which helped me get a grip on the deeper diagnostic approach — not just what symptoms are showing, but what’s really disturbed at the dosha-dhatu level. I still hold on to that approach — clinical but intuitive. I try to listen, observe carefully, and then offer care that fits the patient’s Prakriti, lifestyle and their current capacity to follow the plan. Ayurveda isn't one-size-fits-all — and I don’t believe in giving the same churnam or oil to everyone just cause the disease name matches.

I am someone who kinda grew into clinical medicine one step at a time—not too flashy but very real. Started out as RMO at Park Hospital in Panipat around June 2022 till June 2023. That year taught me a lot. I was literally all over—handling patient care, shifting across depts, learning the rhythm of emergency cases, all while picking up things you won’t find in books. Decision-making under pressure, quick diagnostics, and that instinct for knowing when to dig deeper... that stuff just sticks with you. After that, I moved to Gurugram and joined Lord Krishna Hospital as an OPD Consultant from July 2023 till March 2025. This role felt more settled, but also more personal in a way—talking to patients regularly, learning their history, planning long-term care. A lot of my time went into treating chronic stuff, but also giving time to prevention and lifestyle guidance, which honestly, is where I think medicine actually starts working. I kinda realized during this time that clear communication is underrated—we assume people get what we say, but mostly they don’t unless we slow down n listen properly. I try to build that with every case now, even if there’s not always time. I don’t mind saying I’m still learning, actually I prefer it that way. There's always something new showing up, some case you didn’t expect, and that keeps things real. Whether it's an acute thing or long-term illness, I try balancing evidence-based clinical care with real, kind-of-honest human interaction. Just treating symptoms isn’t enough anymore, right? It's about trust, follow-up, and making patients feel they’re not just in a queue waiting for the next tablet.

I am currently pursuing my MD in Panchakarma, and by now I carry 3 yrs of steady clinical experience. Panchakarma for me is not just detox or some fancy retreat thing — it’s the core of how Ayurveda actually works to reset the system. During my journey I’ve handled patients with arthritis flares, chronic back pain, migraine, digestive troubles, hormonal imbalance, even skin and stress-related disorders... and in almost every case Panchakarma gave space for deeper healing than medicines alone. Working hands-on with procedures like Vamana, Virechana, Basti, Nasya, and Raktamokshana gave me a lot of practical insight. It's not just about performing the therapy, but understanding timing, patient strength, diet before and after, and how their mind-body reacts to cleansing. Some respond quick, others struggle with initial discomfort, and that’s where real patient support matters. I learnt to watch closely, adjust small details, and guide them through the whole process safely. My approach is always patient-centric. I don’t believe in pushing the same package to everyone. I first assess prakriti, agni, mental state, lifestyle, then decide what works best. Sometimes full Panchakarma isn’t even needed — simple modifications, herbs, or limited therapy sessions can bring results. And when full shodhana is required, I plan it in detail with proper purvakarma & aftercare, cause that’s what makes outcomes sustainable. The last few years made me more confident not just in procedures but in the philosophy behind them. Panchakarma isn’t a quick fix — it demands patience, discipline, trust. But when done right, it gives relief that lasts, and that’s why I keep refining how I practice it.

I am an Ayurveda physician, working with patients who show up with all kinds of issues—like seriously, the range is wild. From joint pain to digestion stuff to chronic fatigue that doesn't make sense at first, I try to approach each case with a fresh mind and not assume too fast. My work’s not just about throwing herbs at symptoms but actually looking deeper—what dosha’s out of balance? Is the person sleeping right, eating at odd times, mentally stressed? These things build up in the body and the disease is just like the tip of that. I treat using classical Ayurvedic methods—yep, everything from decoctions and churnas to lepas, oils and diet correction. Sometimes a simple lifestyle tweak plus a good formulation can actually shift the whole picture. I also work with people who already on allopathic meds, and we try to reduce overload, not just pile more treatments over it. My approach is about balancing—not only vata, pitta, kapha—but also the patient’s schedule, energy and practical stuff like—will they even follow this routine? There’s no one-size-fits-all in Ayurveda. I believe in sitting down, listening properly and building a treatment that feels like it’s for them—not from a manual. I’m not claiming I cure “everything” (that’d be weird), but yes I do deal with a lot—from migraines, acidity, hormonal ups-downs to skin flareups or sleep that just... won’t come. Sometimes people ask me, is this gonna take forever to work? Honestly, I don’t rush the healing process but I won’t drag it either. I track how you’re responding & we adapt things along the way. That’s the good thing about being in this field—flexibility + rooted in ancient systems that still make sense in this crazy-modern life.

I am an Ayurvedic physician with 15+ yrs into clinical practice, and honestly, I still feel like I’m learning w every patient. Most of my work is rooted in classical texts—true—but I also spend a lot of time adapting that to real ppl’s lives. I mainly deal with lifestyle disorders, skin issues, joint pain stuff… but truth is, nothing ever shows up isolated. One thing’s always tied to another—like gut to skin, or stress to inflammation, etc. That’s kinda where my obsession with prakriti-vikriti balance started. I do a lot of work with chronic joint conditions—arthritis, cervical/lumbar spondylosis, autoimmune inflammations too. Panchakarma is the backbone there, esp Basti & Abhyanga, plus meds that don’t hit digestion too hard. I mix rehab therapy too for better movement—treatment can't just be internal always. For skin, I mostly see acne, eczema, pigmentation stuff, psoriasis. I usually go with detox + rasayana + diet + maybe some lifestyle shifts (no one likes that part much, lol, but it works best). I’m also kinda strong about Dinacharya & Ritucharya. Not just as theory but actual practice. Like, people wanna fix illness but they don’t realize their day-to-day is half the problem. That’s where my role is—I help them tweak diet routines, explain their dosha patterns in simple language, stuff they can hold onto even after treatment ends. End of day, my aim isn’t just "symptom relief"—it’s giving ppl a way back into their body. Teaching them they can trust it again. That’s the real healing. And when someone finally tells me their pain's gone or skin feels better or digestion is quiet—those small things—that's what makes this whole Ayurveda journey worth it. Every single time.