Program Overview

Integrative Ayurvedic Medicine Training for Clinicians

Program Overview

Our year-long training program in Integrative Ayurvedic Medicine is tailored specifically for healthcare professionals seeking to bring Ayurveda into their clinical work. This virtual program combines live, interactive Zoom sessions with flexible self-paced learning, offering a dynamic and accessible way to deepen your expertise. Expand your understanding of Ayurvedic principles and gain practical tools to enhance patient care.

Ayurveda, a traditional medicine originating in South Asia several thousand years ago, can be translated from Sanskrit to mean the art and science of living. It is a comprehensive system of medicine that emphasizes the interconnectedness of the mind and body and strives to maintain or regain internal balance or homeostasis. Ayurvedic medicine utilizes personalized multi-modality self-care therapies that emphasize healthy lifestyle practices, cultivate resilience, and generate well-being.

Program Details

• Duration: 600 hours over one year, approximately 50 hours per month (12 hours per week)
• Class Schedule: Thursdays, 3:00-5:00 p.m. PT (on Zoom)
• Tuition: $9,500
• Next Cohort: September 2026 – August 2027
• Application Deadline: March 30, 2026

What Sets Our Program Apart

• Clinical Focus: Tailored for clinicians, emphasizing practical skills to seamlessly integrate Ayurvedic knowledge into practice.
• Effective Application: Empowering healthcare professionals to apply Ayurveda effectively for enhanced patient care through modules that incorporate self-directed learning and assignments, live discussion groups and case studies, learner formative assessment, and practical learning.
• Holistic Approach: Going beyond exploration, our program provides a comprehensive understanding of Ayurvedic principles, opening new horizons in holistic health.
• Community Connection: Learners benefit from a supportive group of like-minded professionals, fostering collaboration and shared experiences.
• Flexibility: Our program features twelve month-long units that are tailored to meet the demanding schedules of physicians.

Program Objectives

Our 12-month program trains clinicians to:

• Diagnose Ayurvedic constitution and imbalances
• Evaluate digestion and metabolism according to Ayurveda
• Develop wellness strategies for constitutional balance
• Create multi-modality treatment plans for imbalances
• Develop knowledge of Ayurvedic botanical medicines
• Apply Ayurvedic botanical skills to the care of patients

Eligible Healthcare Professionals

We are seeking an interdisciplinary group of clinical health professionals from varied biomedical and integrative health fields, including but not limited to:

• Medical Doctors (MDs, DOs, DCs)
• Nurse Practitioners
• Physician Assistants
• Naturopathic Doctors
• Registered Dietitian
• Clinical Psychologists/Marriage and Family Therapists
• East Asian Medicine/Acupuncture Providers
• Midwives

Instructional Methodology

Our instructional methodology utilizes:

• Case studies and live discussion groups
• Scholarly projects
• Formative assessments
• Self-directed learning and assignments

Program Leadership and Administration

• Anand Dhruva, MD: Integrative Oncologist and Ayurvedic Practitioner, Director of Education, Research Faculty
• Aditi Dave, MD: Hospitalist
• Nicole (Nico) Henderson: Education Program Manager

Instructors and Mentors

• Aditi Dave, MD: Hospitalist
• Anand Dhruva, MD: Integrative Oncologist and Ayurvedic Practitioner, Director of Education, Research Faculty
• Anisha Durve, DOM, AD: Doctor of Acupuncture and Doctor of Ayurveda
• Shannon Kelly, ERYT200, CAP: Ayurveda Practitioner
• Pranav Lad, ND: Naturopathic Practitioner
• Namyata Pathak, BAMS, MD, VSF: Vaidya Scientist
• Sudha Prathikanti, MD: Integrative Psychiatrist, Ayurvedic Practitioner
• Bharathi Venkatachalapathy, BAMS: Ayurvedic Practitioner
• Beatrice Voss, AP: Ayurvedic Practitioner

Conclusion

The Integrative Ayurvedic Medicine Training for Clinicians is a comprehensive program designed to equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to integrate Ayurvedic principles into their clinical practice. With its unique blend of live interactive sessions, self-paced learning, and holistic approach, this program offers a transformative learning experience for those seeking to enhance patient care and advance the field of integrative health.