Our Team of Ayurvedic Experts — page 66

I am Dr. Sara Madhukar Maid, BAMS graduate from MUHS Nashik... but honestly the real learning started way before my degree got completed. Right from 1st year I was spending hours in a small but super busy Ayurvedic clinic near home, just absorbing whatever I cud, assisting in basti, jalauka avacharan, and even sira vedhan under Dr. Atul Deshmukh sir. At that time, half the words were still unfamiliar—but hands-on work really built my basics fast. After 4th year, I got more confidence—thanks to working with Dr. Mandar Bhanage, where I independently carried out vaman and virechan. Managing chronic illness cases and seeing real impact of Panchakarma gave me a stronger push towards this path. Honestly, those early experiences shaped how I think of treatment—root cause, not quick fix. Then after my internship, I joined Durvankur Ayurvedic Infertility Centre as assistant physician. That’s where my interest in reproductive health became more focused. I got to manage so many cases of PCOD, PCOS, cysts, hormonal shifts, tubal blockages—you name it. I’ve performed over 500+ uttar basti by now (lost count somewhere tbh), and gradually moved into a more leadership role too, taking over the Nagpur branch ops. Managing patient care, planning treatment, making sure therapies actually align with prakriti-vikriti… I handled all of it daily. It was intense, but really satisfying. Also, I’m a certified yoga instructor—kinda felt necessary, ‘cause in hormonal and fertility cases, the mind-body balance matters A LOT more than we think. I often blend yogic protocols along with herbs and Panchakarma, depending on what the patient needs and what they can actually follow. I try to keep my approach practical—not too heavy on jargon, but still rooted in shastra. I believe Ayurveda shouldn’t feel intimidating or outdated—it’s deeply relevant, even today. With every case, my goal is to guide patients gently but clearly toward natural balance, especially in areas like infertility, hormone health, and chronic fatigue. That’s what I feel strongly connected to.

I am practicing Ayurveda both through my own clinic and online for a while now—honestly I didn’t think online would work this well when I started 2 yrs back, but patients adapted fast, and I did too. Past one year I’ve been mostly focused on my in-clinic work, seeing patients in person, checking Nadi, tongue, eyes, full prakriti analysis when needed... all that hands-on stuff you miss online sometimes. Still, I keep doing regular teleconsults too, especially for follow-ups or people living far—those convos are just as real. What I handle most often? lifestyle disorders, gut issues, joint stiffness, migraine, stress, fatigue syndromes… those kinds of long-running complaints that ppl usually try everything for before walking into an Ayurveda setup. My strength is in breaking down the *why* behind their illness—not just saying “ok take this herb”—but digging into digestion, sleep pattern, bowel quality, emotional triggers, the whole picture really. I use classical herbs, sometimes combinations if needed, and suggest Panchakarma only where I feel body really needs deeper detox—not just for the sake of it. A big part of my work is diet + daily routine correction too. Small things like wrong food timing or skipping oil application—these add up. I try to make my treatment plans very practical, no huge dos & don’ts unless absolutely needed. One thing I’ve seen is that giving enough time during consults—whether online or in person—makes all the difference. When ppl feel heard, they start healing faster. That’s why I’m very particular about not rushing into diagnosis, even if symptoms seem typical. Every case carries something unique. I believe a big part of Ayurveda’s future is in blending classical principles with the reach of digital care. Whether it’s a young girl with PCOD in a small town or someone working nightshifts in a metro—I want my practice to be accessible, rooted in real Ayurvedic wisdom, and easy to follow.

I am a healthcare doctor who walked through 8 years of combined experince in Ayurveda and Allopathy, and honestly that mix shaped the way I look at health. I dont see them as opposite, more like two lenses that can show diffrent parts of the same picture. Working with both has given me chance to treat patients with a balance of old classical Ayurvedic wisdom and the clear structure of modern evidence based medicine. During practice I have managed so many types of conditions, some simple seasonal illness, others more complicated like metabolic issues, chronic digestive or joint problems, even stress linked complaints that don’t always show up in tests but still trouble people daily. With Ayurveda I often use Panchakarma, herbal preparations, dietary correction, lifestyle tweaks.. and when needed I lean on allopathy for investigations or acute care. That mix helps me reach diagnosis faster and improve outcome instead of just chasing symptoms. My way of treatment is less about quick fixes and more about asking why the imbalance is there in first place. Is it diet, stress, sleep pattern, or deeper systemic disorder? Once I know the root, I build a plan that actually fits that person, not a generic one size model. It might be a detox program, or simply herbs with simple daily rules, sometimes counseling along with medicines. Patients come with diabetes, arthritis, hypertension, skin issues, migraine, and I try to show them that body already has capacity to heal if we support it correctly. I also value communication a lot, explaining why I am giving certain therapy, cause when people understand, they follow better. In all these years, what keeps me going is the moment when someone who struggled for long say they feel lighter, more in control, not just relieved but aware of how to keep themselves well. That’s the kind of integrative, sustainable healthcare I believe Ayurveda and Allopathy together can truly offer.

I am a practicing Ayurvedic physician with around 13 years now in this field—somewhere between hardcore clinical work and academic stuff too. My primary focus is Kaumarabhritya, which means I mostly work in Ayurvedic pediatrics, but I also treat adults across a pretty wide range of conditions. I’ve worked as an Assistant Professor in Ayurvedic colleges, mentored students, and collaborated with a few reputed institutions... not for name-dropping but just to say I’ve seen this system work in both classrooms and clinics. What really pulls me in is working with kids who have neurodevelopmental and behavioral challenges—things like autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, learning difficulties, and cerebral palsy. These are complicated conditions, and Ayurveda—when applied with care and consistency—can do more than people realize. I handle newborn care too, from basic immunity support to digestion or colic or sleep troubles, and that part of the job is oddly grounding. For adult patients, my work includes long-term management of chronic issues. I treat Vatavyadhi conditions (basically all the vata-based disorders), joint diseases like arthritis, neuromuscular stuff, skin problems—especially recurring ones like eczema, and lots of gut-related troubles, from IBS to grahani complaints. I don’t try to ‘fix’ everyone instantly or pretend like Ayurveda is magic—there’s real effort involved. I believe in deep diagnosis, using both classical methods and modern understanding of health behavior. Whether it’s through herbal protocols, diet correction, or lifestyle routines, I try to make each treatment plan doable—not just beautiful on paper. Results matter to people, and honestly they matter to me too. I still keep refining how I work with each prakriti, each family setup, each situation... because no two kids or adults are ever alike.

I am someone who genuinely believes healing doesn’t just start with medicine—it starts with a calm space, quiet attention, and feeling actually seen. When a patient walks in, I don’t just jump into symptoms. I listen, slowly. Watch how they speak, what they don’t say, where their energy feels stuck. As an Ayurvedic practitioner, my focus is always to understand the full picture... not just dosha or disease label, but what’s going on underneath it all. I approach each case with patience, n yeah—sometimes that means the consult takes a bit longer. But I’d rather go deep than just give something quick that won’t hold. Whether it's chronic fatigue, disturbed sleep, hormonal shifts or digestion issues, I always look for root-cause through Ayurvedic principles—agni, srotas, dhatu state, lifestyle and even emotional buildup. I don’t treat everyone the same. A herbal mix that works for one person with acidity might totally imbalance another. That’s why I personalise everything—right from food guidance to yoga suggestions to basic daily routines. And I’m careful with panchakarma too... it's powerful, but timing matters a lot. If someone’s mind is agitated or body feels too depleted, rushing into detox is actually harmful. That kind of awareness comes from watching, not just reading. In my space, I try to keep things soft and unhurried. No one’s rushed in or rushed out. Patients should feel respected, not just treated. I’ve seen how emotional calm supports physical recovery more than any medicine alone. I guide with compassion and simplicity—explaining why, not just what. Even when I work on tough conditions, like anxiety-driven insomnia or long-term skin disorders—I focus on restoring balance without overwhelming the system. The goal isn’t quick fixes, it’s long-lasting, inner steadiness. Ayurveda gives us all the tools—we just need to use them thoughtfully, with heart. That’s how I practice, and that’s the kind of care I try to offer everyday.

I am Dr. Akhilesh M, and ya I work with Ayurveda in a way that really digs deep, especially through Kayachikitsa—that’s kind of the core of how I see things. Internal medicine, systemic healing, chronic conditions that don’t always have clear cut answers... that’s where I usually focus. I did my MD in Kayachikitsa and have around 4+ yrs experience treating things like diabetes, skin disorders, gut issues (IBS, bloating etc), autoimmune stuff, fatigue, even stress-linked hormonal messes—Ayurveda actually sees them all as part of a bigger imbalance. My thing is, just managing symptoms never really worked long-term, right? I try to go for the cause underneath—dosha imbalance, wrong ahara-vihara, even past trauma sometimes gets stored in the system. That’s why I usually take time understanding the patient's *prakriti*, their *vikriti*, patterns they maybe don’t even notice. From there, I build a plan... herbal formulas, sometimes Panchakarma, sometimes just simple routines that shift everything if you stick with 'em. I’m big on preventive health too—not just after someone gets sick. Things like *Ritucharya*, *Dinacharya*—they sound old-school, but man they work! I've seen how just realigning with season or sleeping better makes some patients feel totally diff. I spend time teaching that part 'cause I feel like we lost a lot of this wisdom in our rush to quick fixes. And maybe the most fulfilling part? When someone with years of stubborn eczema or digestion probs says—*“I actually feel normal again.”* That’s why I do this. I try to keep consultations warm, no rush, listen properly—because I know chronic conditions don’t always show in lab reports. My goal’s not just relief, but to help the body remember what balance even feels like again. Honest, sometimes that feels like the hardest part. But that’s where the real healing starts.

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I am a BAMS graduate from Govt Ayurveda College, Tripunithura (2022). That place really grounded me in classical ayurveda—not just theory but the day-to-day nuances too. Right after, I joined Nihara Ayurcare in Aluva as Medical Officer... it was a focused postnatal setup, and working there made one thing v clear—postpartum care needs way more attn than it usually gets. You’re not just treating the mother’s body, you're helping her regain balance across mind, hormones, digestion, sleep, lactation, emotions—all of it gets tangled. I saw that firsthand, again and again. That’s what led me to start *Samraksha Ayurveda* in Trivandrum. Small space but fully dedicated to postnatal healing. I run it myself—tailored protocols for each mother, based on dosha imbalances, birth experience, physical strain, mental load etc. Some come in with severe fatigue, joint laxity, lactation blocks... others just feel not themselves. I use internal meds, abhyanga, virechana when needed, marma, basti, rasayana herbs and food mapping. Sometimes it’s about helping them understand why *they* feel off even when “reports” are normal. Been 2 yrs now, and ya, I still tweak things for every case. No fixed package, no mass routine stuff. Each recovery is its own pace. My goal’s just to give these women what they actually *need* to heal fully—without rushing them back to normal before they’re ready. This space is quiet, grounding, n safe. That’s important too.

I am someone who kinda grew into Ayurveda by doing, not just reading. My one-year internship at SDM Hospital in Bengaluru gave me the first proper feel of real-time clinical Ayurveda. I rotated through Kayachikitsa, Shalya, Shalakya, Prasooti Tantra, Panchakarma—all of it. Each dept showed me a different face of patient care. Like, I saw how internal med isn’t just about herbs; sometimes it's timing, sometimes just listening better. Surgery dept wasn’t always sharp tools—it taught me precision and decision-making. Panchakarma was a diff. world altogether—full of subtleties that textbooks rarely mention, especially when patients respond in unexpected ways. After that, I took 3 months off to train deeper at the Ayurvedic Research & Training Institute in Palakkad. That place—being in Kerala—had this raw, classical vibe. We weren’t just reading Charaka, we were trying to apply it. The daily exposure to Kerala-style chikitsa opened up a new way of seeing therapies—like not rushing shodhan when shaman could hold, or understanding how terrain, humidity, local ahar all play roles in outcomes. I got to observe a lot of deep-rooted chronic cases being handled with real patience n clarity. Learned a lot just by being there and watching closely. Since then, my work’s mostly centered around practical, customized care. I rely heavily on dosha analysis, food history, lifestyle mapping before even thinking of medicine. I lean into Panchakarma only when needed—no overdetox stuff. Whether it’s vataj vyadhi or skin issues or stress stuck in the gut, I try to stay honest to the classics but also adjust to modern life patterns—cause half the patients who come don’t live like the people in Ashtanga Hridayam. Ayurveda’s a long game. And I guess I’m ok walking that slower path with ppl who’re ready to actually shift—not just mask symptoms for 3 weeks n bounce back to the same patterns. That’s kinda where I’m at now.

I am working as the Chief Consulting Physician at Fragrant Nature Resort, where I kind of sit in the middle of this unique mix—classical Ayurveda meeting the whole luxury wellness vibe. My day can be anything from designing Panchakarma detox plans for someone who’s been dealing with fatigue for years, to just helping a guest figure out a lighter diet that won’t upset their digestion during travel. We create protocols that aren’t just copy-paste, they’re matched to a person’s prakriti, their habits, even small things like what climate they’re used to. Here the setting actually changes how I work—when you’re surrounded by calm water, green space, and quiet, the approach to chronic illness, stress relief or rejuvenation feels more… layered, more personal. I use a mix of herbal formulations, diet tweaks, yoga, guided breathing, and when needed, deeper therapies like Ksharasutra or full Panchakarma. The aim’s not quick-fix but a kind of reset for the body & mind, and hopefully a way to avoid slipping back into the same patterns. I focus a lot on stress-linked problems, metabolic stuff like thyroid or diabates, women’s health issues such as PCOD, and digestive imbalances. Diagnosis for me isn’t rushing through a checklist—it’s piecing together symptoms, lifestyle, pulse findings, even subtle things the patient didn’t think matter. Sometimes the answer is as much about removing a cause as adding a treatment. Working with guests from so many countries has made me re-think how Ayurveda can be adapted without losing its roots. You learn to explain a shodhana therapy to someone new to Ayurveda, or how to weave prevention into a holiday experience without making it feel like “treatment.” For me, that’s the real bridge—keeping the science, keeping the tradition, but making it live in today’s world.