Designation: Managing Director & Ayurvedic Medical Consultant
Educational Background
BAMS – Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
Total Experience: 19+ Years
Dr. Vijay Kumar Kalavakunta brings nearly two decades of expertise in both clinical and administrative domains of Ayurveda. His areas of core competence include:
Panchakarma Therapies
Clinical Auditing & Case Management
Lifestyle Disorder Reversal (Diabetes, PCOS, Obesity, etc.)
Geriatric Care & Rasayana Chikitsa
Post-COVID Rehabilitation Programs
Musculoskeletal & Spine Disorders (e.g., AVN, Cervical and Lumbar Spondylosis)
Previous Work Experience
Served in Santhigiri Ashram, Medical Services Division in multiple roles across clinical and administrative capacities for 12 years
Worked as Medical Officer at Centurion Ayurveda Wellness Centre (Formerly Gram Tarang Ayurveda Wellness Pvt. Ltd.) for 4 years
Key Responsibilities
Ayurvedic consultation and diagnosis using Nadi Pariksha and Prakruthi Pareeksha
Personalized treatment & diet planning
Supervision of Panchakarma therapies and therapist training
Conducting health awareness camps, talks, and workshops
Leading Diabetes Reversal and Pain Management Programs
Documentation and administration of wellness protocols
Specialized Treatments
Avascular Necrosis (AVN) Ayurvedic Reversal Program
Diabetes & Metabolic Disorders
Spine & Joint Disorders (Kati Vasti, Agnikarma, Basti Chikitsa)
Women’s Health Issues: PCOS, Menstrual Disorders, Infertility
Stress Management & Rasayana Therapy
Development of Customized Herbal Formulations & Diet Protocols
Philosophy and Approach to Ayurveda
Dr. Vijay Kumar is known for his empathetic communication, making patients feel truly heard and understood. Many regard him as a “Family Doctor” due to his patient approach and holistic understanding.
He believes:
“First treat the person, then treat the disease.”
His core philosophy is:
“Heal Naturally. Live Fully.”
Through in-depth Tridosha-based analysis, he provides comprehensive health guidance across four pillars:
Ahara (Diet)
Vihara (Lifestyle)
Vichara (Thoughts & Mental Wellness)
Aushadha (Medicine)
Designation: Senior Ayurvedic & Siddha Medical Consultant
Total Experience: 18+ Years
Dr. Aruna Phalgunan is a seasoned Ayurvedic and Siddha practitioner with deep expertise in integrative medicine. She has been at the forefront of combining Ayurveda and Siddha systems for treating chronic and lifestyle disorders.
Her specialties include:
Women’s Health & Fertility Care
Chronic Musculoskeletal Disorders
Skin Diseases & Detox Therapies
Pediatric and Geriatric Wellness
Hormonal Imbalance Management
Rasayana and Rejuvenation Therapies
Previous Work Experience
Served at reputed Ayurvedic and Siddha hospitals across Kerala and Tamil Nadu
Conducted community health awareness programs and women-centric wellness camps
Actively involved in training therapists in Siddha-based Panchakarma procedures
Key Responsibilities
Detailed health assessments using Naadi Pariksha and Prakruthi Analysis
Designing integrated Ayurveda-Siddha treatment plans
Providing nutritional and herbal guidance for chronic ailments
Supervising Panchakarma & external therapies (like Kizhi, Dhara, Vasti, etc.)
Monitoring and follow-up of lifestyle and metabolic conditions
Counseling for mental and emotional wellness
Specialized Treatments
PCOS & Female Hormonal Disorders
Menstrual Irregularities & Infertility
Joint & Spine Disorders (Siddha Marma Chikitsa, Pizhichil, etc.)
Skin Diseases (Psoriasis, Eczema, Fungal Infections)
Rejuvenation Programs (Rasayana, Njavara, Thakradhara)
Detoxification & lifestyle modification using Ahara-Vihara-Vichara-Aushadha principles
Philosophy and Approach to Ayurveda & Siddha
Dr. Aruna is deeply rooted in traditional healing systems and believes in empowering patients with knowledge and natural tools to manage their health. She follows a patient-centric and compassionate approach, with an emphasis on root-cause healing, not just symptom relief.
She believes:
“The body is capable of healing itself – when guided with the right science and soul.”
She integrates:
Ahara (Proper Diet)
Vihara (Daily Routine & Lifestyle)
Vichara (Positive Mental Outlook)
Aushadha (Natural Medicines)
into her clinical protocols to offer sustainable, long-term wellness.
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