Our Team of Ayurvedic Experts — page 71

I am Dr. Sachi A. Mandera, right now doing my postgrad in Shalakya Tantra at Parul Institute of Ayurveda and Research—yup, that's all about eyes, ENT, head and neck care in Ayurveda. Honestly? it’s a super intricate branch and I love how it blends precision with deeper concepts of dosha balance & sensory health. I did my BAMS with distinction and somewhere along the way got this Best Intern Award—maybe 'cause I couldn't just “watch” cases, I had to get involved, ask questions, observe more than I probably should’ve. Before jumping into PG, I spent around 1.5 years in full-time Ayurvedic practice—OPD stuff, day-to-day consults, all kinds of cases. GI disorders? Yes. Skin issues like eczema or urticaria? Done those. Joint pains and spine stiffness that people just learn to live with? Also tackled that too. I stuck to the core texts, dug into Brihattrayi & Laghutrayi references, but always filtered treatments based on prakriti, agni, desha… not just symptoms. My idea has always been—personalized, not prescriptive. Now, in Shalakya Tantra, my interest’s shifted even deeper into eye care—conditions like Abhishyanda (conjunctivitis), Timira (early vision loss), and ENT stuff like Karna Srava (ear discharge), Shira Shoola (headaches) etc. I use Kriya Kalpa procedures like Netra Tarpana, Nasya, Anjana, Karna Purana—often pairing them with Rasayana therapy, some ahara changes, maybe a simple pathya list based on what the patient will actually follow. To me, patient care isn’t just therapy—it’s clarity. Like, I need my patients to understand what we’re doing and why. Language never really stood in the way—I speak English, Hindi, Tamil fluently, and a bit of Gujarati now . I keep the conversations real, clinical but relatable. Not everyone wants a lecture—they want relief, and maybe to feel heard too. I see Ayurveda as this bridge—between disease care and life care. Between what’s wrong now and what needs fixing at the root. And I know I’m still learning, still refining my edge—but I’m here for it. Every case sharpens that.

I am working at Shatayu Clinic these days n honestly—clinic life teaches you stuff books can't. My whole focus here is to make treatments feel real, rooted in *classical* Ayurveda, but also doable in the 2020s where ppl don’t hv time for 3-hour routines or ancient sanskrit charts (tho I love those too lol). I spend a good amt of time just *listening* in consults, coz that’s where diagnosis often hides—behind random symptoms, gut issues that got ignored, periods that stopped making sense, stress that doesn’t even feel like stress. I blend the old-school Ayurvedic logic—dosha-vikruti, ahar-vihar, agni-checks—with today's needs. Like ppl working shifts or sitting 10 hrs/day need *realistic* food + lifestyle guides, not textbook stuff. I design plans with that in mind—herbs yes, but also practical things they can stick to. Whether it's for acidity, hormonal issues, skin stuff, infertility, stress-burnout, or just wanting to feel ‘normal’ again—each plan is different. I’m also quite serious abt keeping my learning active—keep re-reading classical texts, update through webinars etc. Coz I really believe that if I’m going to ask a patient to change their life, I shld be ready to change mine too—stay updated, stay curious. And yeah, sometimes even when results are slow, I don’t rush. Healing in Ayurveda needs *time*—n patience from both sides. That’s the kind of care I try to give.

I am a psychological counsellor mainly working with women and kids, and honestly I think that work kinda picked me, not the other way around. I focus on their well-being in a way that’s not just “let’s talk” but more like let’s bring together mind, body, and habits into one healing process. My sessions often blend counseling with practical nutrition guidance, sometimes yoga, sometimes just breathing work when words feel too much. I’ve seen again and again that mental health and physical health aren’t two separate things—they talk to each other all the time—and the real, lasting healing only happens when both are cared for. I work with women who are going through stress, anxiety, hormonal changes, emotional ups and downs, and also with children who might be struggling with behavior, focus, or just feelings they don’t yet have words for. Each session is different because each person is different—sometimes it’s about creating a quiet safe space where they can let things out, sometimes it’s about breaking big challenges into smaller, doable steps. My approach isn’t about quick fixes, it’s more about small steady changes that add up—helping patients make lifestyle shifts like mindful eating, stress handling, listening to their bodies better, and building emotional balance slowly. That’s why nutrition and yoga aren’t “extras” in my work, they’re part of the core plan because they anchor the mind as much as they help the body. Whether I’m guiding a child through their first experience of therapy, or helping a woman adjust to major life transitions, I aim to make the journey personal and meaningful. I want each patient to leave feeling they’ve learned something about themselves, not just received instructions. My goal is simple but not always easy—support them in finding a way of living where mental and physical wellness don’t fight each other but work together.

I am working as an Ayurvedic Consultant and honestly, the more I dive into this field, the more layered it feels. Most of what I do revolves around classic Ayurvedic principles—no shortcuts, no trend-chasing, just real, grounded work. My role usually starts with nadi pariksha or proper dosha analysis, then building a treatment plan that’s actually doable for the patient (because let’s face it, not everyone can take 14 kashayams a day right?). I handle both chronic n acute conditions, but I’ve mostly been seeing folks struggling with lifestyle disorders, digestion issues, back pain, stress.. things that modern life kinda brings in quietly till it explodes. In the clinic, I work with herbal medicines, diet plans, Panchakarma when needed—depends on the person, their strength, their prakriti. I like keeping the approach patient-first, not textbook-driven. Every person needs different handling. Some respond to gut-level changes, some need full detox. You gotta *read* the person before you treat. Over time I started getting more into educating patients too—not just handing out meds, but explaining why their symptoms keep coming back, what foods are messing with them, or why sleep’s off balance. That combo of treating *and* teaching has worked pretty well I feel.. people become more aware, which means fewer relapses later. I’m not into quick fixes or fancy packaging—just honest Ayurveda that fits into real lives. My thing is making treatment sustainable. If it’s too hard to follow, it won’t last. And yeah, this experience’s really taught me patience.. coz healing takes time, and everyone shows up at a different point in that journey.

I am practicing Ayurveda since more than 7 years now, and honestly—it still surprises me how much each patient teaches me. My work’s mostly about understanding why something went wrong in the first place, not just rushing to suppress it. Whether someone comes in with chronic digestion issues, hormonal imbalances, or skin flareups they can’t explain, I usually start by figuring out their doshic imbalance and then slowly layer the right classical treatments, herbs, and panchakarma if it fits. Not every case needs everything... some just need a few right nudges. A lot of my focus is on metabolic stuff like diabetes, weight concerns, joint pain that creeps in with bad posture or ageing—or even younger folks who burn out quick coz of diet + stress combo. I take time with diet correction. Honestly, food is 50% of the fix in most cases. And I really like explaining ritucharya, dinacharya to ppl who’re ready to take charge, coz that’s where real long-term change starts. I spend good amount of time understanding the person’s prakriti, history, their patterns (even emotional ones), before deciding the treatment line. Panchakarma’s great but it’s not for every patient, every time. You gotta see what they actually need, not what sounds fancy or “intense”. One thing I do try to stick to—clear and honest conversations. I listen a lot, and explain back whatever I can without too much jargon, coz healing also needs that connection. Over these years, I’ve seen the power of steady, root-level healing... and yeah, it’s slow sometimes, but it’s real. Ayurveda for me is not a product—it’s this layered, thoughtful system that keeps reminding you to balance things from inside out. And if someone’s ready for that journey—I’m here for it.

I am Dr. Gaurav Puri, and I run Rakshanam Healthcare here in Waraseoni, Balaghat.. where the goal’s always been clear—to bring back real healing through Ayurveda, not just patchwork symptom fixing. For over 3 years now, I’ve been working mostly with people struggling with joint issues, bone pain, musculo-neuro stuff that just won’t go away with usual things. Arthritis, frozen shoulder, cervical spondylysis, even muscular dystrophy—these are the things I mostly see. I rely heavliy on Panchakarma and couple of other tried-and-tested methods like Agnikarma (it’s therapeutic cautery, not as scary as it sounds) and Jalaukavacharana (yes, leech therapy—it works wonders when done right). Every case feels different, so I don’t believe in this “one line of treatment for all” kind of thing. I usually start by understanding the patient’s prakriti, see how the imbalance has formed (what we call samprapti), and then go from there. Sometimes it’s slow, I’ll admit. But the idea is to restore long-term balance—not quick fixes that come back in a month. Alongside pain relief, I try and guide folks on diet, habits, even basic daily rhythms to detox and recover from inside-out. Ayurveda isn’t just about herbs or massages, it's a whole thing—it gets into your system and gently rebuilds. At Rakshanam we’ve built this space where therapies are done properly, in clean, calm setting, no gimmicks. I genuinely believe in “Swasthasya Swasthya Rakshanam” — preserving health is just as important as curing. That one line’s stuck with me frm the beginning. If you’re someone who’s tired of only managing pain, and want a bit more clarity and care in your healing journey, then this is what I do. Not perfect but deeply rooted in what works.

I am a practicing Ayurvedic Medical Adviser with little over two years of proper clinical experience—not a very long time maybe, but it’s been intense, hands-on, and honestly quite eye-opening. Right now, I’m running Jeevadhara Ayurveda Clinic and Infertility Centre in Karunagappally, Kerala, as the Founder and Chief Physician. Starting that place felt like a big leap but kinda needed it to offer care the way I wanted. Before that, I was working as Assistant Medical Officer at Santhigiri Ayurveda and Siddha Hospital in Kadapa. That space really helped me build a strong base, especially around blending Ayurveda and Siddha in ways that actually made sense on ground. I mostly stick to classical Ayurvedic protocols but always keep the person in front of me at the center — not just the disease label. Panchakarma is one of my main zones... have done full detox cycles as well as focused therapeutic sessions across different age groups and health setups. From vitals to patient history, progress notes, post-treatment advice — I like to keep track of everything myself rather than hand it off. I spend a lot of time talking with patients too, like actually talking — because most people don’t just want herbs, they want someone to get what’s bothering them, even if it’s not said outright. I work with fertility issues a lot now, and chronic things like PCOD, metabolic issues, and autoimmune stuff — mostly where lifestyle’s gone out of tune, digestion’s off, and the body’s just kinda stuck. We work on diet, dinacharya, mindset shifts, internal meds, sometimes external therapies — depends what the case calls for. Languages never held me back thankfully, since I speak English, Malayalam, Telugu and Hindi — that makes a real difference esp. when the patient wants to explain things in their comfort zone. At the end, all I try to do is offer real, rooted Ayurveda that’s not rushed. I care about people leaving with clarity, not confusion. And honestly, healing starts there.

I am really into practicing pure, classical Ayurveda – the kind that goes deep, not just surface-level fixes. Most people who come to me are dealing with long-standing issues... like digestive stuff that just won’t go away, skin flares that keep coming back, painful joints, weird hormonal shifts, or just lifestyle messes they don’t know how to get out of. What I do is try not to chase symptoms. I dig in to see where things *started*, what’s out of balance, and how we can correct it without pushing the body too hard or fast. My approach blends ancient Ayurvedic medicine—yes, the real classical formulations—with food plans that make sense *for that person*, not some generic chart. And then we work on lifestyle. Not just telling someone “sleep early” or “eat healthy”... but actually helping them restructure their routine, their habits, even the way they think about daily choices. I also lean a lot on Panchakarma therapies and Yoga. Some cases just need that level of internal cleansing and nervous system reset. Especially the chronic ones. Over the years (honestly, I lost count), I’ve worked with all kinds of people... many stuck in cycles of steroids, PPIs, antidepressants, or just confused by 10 different diagnoses. I don’t claim miracles. But I’ve seen big shifts—when we really stick to the process. Ayurveda isn’t magic, it’s science. A whole way of life. I try to make patients *see* that… not just follow instructions, but understand why something is working or not. One thing I’ve learned? It’s not enough to give a herb and walk away. You have to be part of their journey—sometimes for months. Healing takes time. And setbacks happen too (just being honest). But when patients start feeling more in control, more *aware* of their body and mind... that’s when it clicks. That’s what I want for everyone who walks in. If someone’s really ready to commit to long-term, root-cause healing—Ayurveda has answers. Not quick fixes. Real answers.

I am working in the field of Ayurveda from last few years, around 3+ yrs now, and honestly the journey’s taught me more than books ever could. I got to work with quite a mix of setups—NirogStreet, MyUpchar, Gorgeouss Atara, Dr. Monga Medi Clinic, Aksa Ayurveda—each one totally diff but gave me solid ground-level clinical exp that kinda reshaped how I understand patient care. I didn't just follow protocols, I had to see what's working and why. At MyUpchar and NirogStreet, online consultations made me rethink the way we connect with people—harder in some ways, but weirdly more personal too at times. It pushed me to explain things better, listen more carefully, and figure out how to build trust even on screen. I used those convos to craft custom treatment plans, balancing Ayurvedic classics with modern lifestyle tweaks—especially for folks dealing with digestion issues, hormone chaos, PCOS, stress burnout, and hair-skin flareups. Dr. Monga and Aksa gave me more complex, offline cases, real-world scenarios where I couldn’t just say "take this churnam". It was more—analyzing Dosha states, checking Prakriti-vikriti patterns, managing metabolic stuff like pre-diabetes, obesity or PCOD that don't show textbook behavior. Had to rely on pulse-reading, gut sense (literally and otherwise), and yeah, a fair bit of patient education too, coz if people don’t get what’s happening inside them, results don't last. Mostly, I use herbs, Panchakarma detox (only when needed tho—not overusing it), food timing, routines, even breathwork sometimes, all tailored to their body types. I’m not into one-size-fits-all stuff. Each plan’s personal and flexible…like if someone works night shifts or can’t quit coffee or lives alone—I keep that in mind while suggesting treatments. For me, Ayurveda’s not about just fixing disease.. it's more like guiding ppl back to their baseline. Not perfect health maybe, but balance. And yeah, I'm still learning every day through these exp’s, refining my approach, trying to go deeper into root-cause level care instead of just symptom handling. That’s kinda what keeps me at it.

I am working with around 2 years of experince in gynecology & obstetrics, neurology and general medicine, and honestly those years taught me more than any textbook could. In gynae & obs I was deeply involved in patient monitoring, labour room management, supporting deliveries safely, making sure protocols were followed but also knowing when to adapt depending on patient’s need. It wasn’t just about procedures, it was about being present with mothers and families in very intense moments. In neurology dept I got chance to see complex cases—stroke, seizure disorders, neuropathies, long-term neurodegenerative conditions. These patients taught me patience, that small clinical signs matter, and that quick decision making and calm observation have to go together. In general medicine, the variety was endless, from diabetes, hypertension, infections, metabolic conditions to multi-organ complications. That is where my base really got strong, because you learn to think broadly and not miss the small things. Alongside, I trained properly in ICU procedures—ventilator settings, central and arterial lines, intubations, fluid management, monitoring critical vitals. ICU exposure gave me confidence to handle acute emergencies where seconds can change outcomes. Those moments are stressful, sometimes even overwhelming, but they sharpened my focus and discipline. I also realized medicine is not just about machines or drugs, it is also communication—explaining clearly to families, guiding them when fear is highest. Now I find myself more inclined towards general medicine and neurology, because I like to see patient as whole person not just one system. Neurology especially fascinates me, how subtle clues can lead to a diagnosis if you pay enough attention. My approach is simple—combine thorough history, strong clinical exam and evidence-based protocols, while individualizing care. Looking back, I see my experience as a mix of structure and judgment. Protocols gave me direction, patients gave me perspective. That combination of critical care training, neurological depth and general medicine breadth shapes how I practice today—safe, patient centered and focused on improving quality of life, not just controlling disease.