Vishnu Dass, NAMA AD is a clinical herbalist, massage therapist, author, and educator with 24 years full-time clinical and teaching experience. He studied and trained under the guidance of Dr. Vasant Lad. His first studies in herbal medicine where at the East West School of Herbology. He established Blue Lotus Ayurveda & Panchakarma clinic in Asheville, NC in 2001. He currently serves as teaching faculty for the Ayurvedic Institute and Mt. Madonna Institute of Ayurveda. His years of hands-on experience and knowledge of traditional and Western herbal medicine are woven together in his practical and inspired teaching style. He is the author of Ayurvedic Herbology East & West and Vishnu’s Kitchen.

Elliot Hocker is a lifelong student of Vedic Astrology and Sanskrit. After attending the California College of Ayurveda, Elliot began studying Vedic astrology and then moved to Varanasi, India at the age of 21. He completed his Sanskrit diploma at Sampurnānanda Sanskrit University and his B.A. in Astronomy (Gaṇita Jyotiṣa) from Banaras Hindu University. Elliot practices as a full-time astrologer, teacher, and writer. He offers beginner, intermediate, and advanced level classes for Jyotiṣa and Sanskrit.

Dr. Sivarama “Prasad” Vinjamury graduated from the University of Kerala, India earning a Doctor of Medicine in Ayurveda degree. He then received his Master of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine degree from Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) and subsequently Master of Public Health degree from Cal State Fullerton. Recently, he received the Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine degree from Pacific College of Health and Science. Dr. Vinjamury is the Chair of the NAMACB Committee.

Seva Van Why, HHP, LMT, is the Certification and Continuing Education (PACE) Administrator for NAMACB, as well as the Chair of the Education Committee. She also runs a successful private practice specializing in Ayurvedic consultations and body therapies. A perpetual and passionate student of Ayurveda, she is also a holistic educator and Ayurvedic Body therapy instructor.

Jaclyn Andrews attended the Mount Madonna Institute in Santa Cruz, California where she became certified as an Ayurvedic Health Counselor. She has been in practice for six years and specializes in work-life-flow solutions. Raven is passionate about bringing Ayurveda to the workplace because the workplace, coupled with poor diet and lifestyle choices, brought Ayurveda to her.

Susan Bass, M.S., AD, C-IAYT,

Susan Bass holds a Master of Science in Ayurveda & Integrative Medicine from Maharishi University.  She is the founder and lead instructor of the Sarasvati Institute of Ayurveda & Yoga Therapy, which is a NAMAC recognized program.  Susan is also Adjunct Faculty at the National University of Natural Medicine as well as the Chair of the NAMA and NAMAC Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy Subcommittee.

Julia Abramova

Julia Abramova is an Integrative Wellness Practitioner specializing in Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy, Somatic Experiencing ™, Sound Therapy and Energy Healing.

Cory Tixier

Cory Tixier is a NAMA certified Ayurvedic Practitioner, Panchakarma therapist, Ayurvedic Yoga Therapist and Professional Ayurvedic Continuing Education provider with over a decade of clinical and teaching experience. Cory served as faculty and assistant to Dr. Vasant Lad at his schools and clinics in both the US and India. Through her private practice, Cory provides personalized health guidance, mentorship programs, and traditional Ayurvedic therapies.

Jeff Perlman

Jeff studied nutrition in college before attending the Cordon Bleu in France and worked as a professional chef for 15 years. He graduated from the California College of Ayurveda and The Ayurvedic Institute. He is a Nama Professional Practitioner, Certified Panchakarma Specialist, a Registered Clinical AHG Herbalist, and a Licensed Massage Therapist. He is certified as a Yoga Therapist by the National Ayurvedic Medical Association, the International Association of Yoga Therapists, and the BKS Iyengar Yoga Association.

Cristina dos Santos, CAP is a NAMA Board Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner, published author, and the current Chair of the Professional Members Subcommittee. Cristina founded Truly Well, her innovative Ayurveda company that seamlessly blends Eastern and Western wellness approaches, over five years ago. Over the years of wellness entrepreneurship Cristina's journey has centered on the nuanced challenge of shaping her distinct practice style and sharing her unique voice and perspective on Ayurveda with the world.

Melissa Camacho, Lac, CAP

Melissa Camacho is a Licensed Acupuncturist, Diplomate of Oriental Medicine, NAMA Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner, and teacher of Ayurveda with over 15 years of clinical experience. She feels blessed to call herself an alumna of Vasant Lad’s Ayurvedic Institute’s ASP2 program and Vaidya Jessica Vallella’s Ayu Academy’s Svastha Acharya program. She has a Master of Science in Oriental Medicine and is nationally board certified and state licensed in Arizona.  Sedona Sol Acupuncture & Ayurveda is her busy and thriving practice in Sedona, AZ. She teaches ayurveda at conferences, in her own clinic, online, and locally at yoga studios in the Southwest.

Bill Hershey

Bill Hershey, founder of Life Stream Business Services, supports integrative clinics with strategy, coaching, accounting and bookkeeping. He has taught business, marketing and money management with professional organizations like CAAM, Boston Ayurveda School and others.  Living a quiet life in the forest and practicing a spiritual lifestyle brings him joy.

Anupama Kizhakkeveettil, BAMS, MAOM,FAIHM,C-IAYT,PhD

Vaidya Anupama Kizhakkeveettil (Anu) is an Ayurvedic Practitioner, licensed acupuncturist, Professor, researcher, and Program Director of Ayurvedic Medicine at Southern California University of Health Sciences. Anu also serves on the NAMA, CAAM and NAMAC Board of Directors. She is the co-founder of Athreya Ayurvedic Integrative Health Center and Athreya herbs.

Megan Hively, CAP, ERYT-500, CPT, shares yoga and women's health wisdom through her business, Megan Hively Yoga and Ayurveda. She is a certified Ayurvedic Practitioner and holds a master's degree in Exercise Science. She currently co-chairs the NAMA’s Professional Members Subcommittee.

Manjusha Vinjamury is an Ayurveda Practitioner, Licensed Acupuncturist. Educator, Clinician with over 28 years’ experience and administrator.Received her MD (Ayurveda) from University of Kerala, India. MAOM from SCUHS, DACM from PCHS, San Diego and Fellowship in Integrative Medicine from AIHM. Currently, she is the Founder-Director of Acuveda, Integrative Health Center, in Los Angeles, and teaches Ayurveda Practitioner course at SCUHS, Whittier, CA.Her special interest and expertise are in Women’s health, Neuromuscular disorders, Autoimmune disorders and Ayurvedic Detoxification.

Melissa Camacho, Lac, CAP, is a licensed acupuncturist, diplomate of Oriental Medicine, NAMA-certified Ayurvedic Practitioner, and teacher of Ayurveda. In 2005, she studied Ayurveda formally with Dr. Vasant Lad and graduated from the Ayurvedic Institute. Melissa’s love of traditional holistic medicine blossomed anew when she received her Master of Science in Oriental Medicine and was board certified in this discipline (NCCAOM). Most recently, she graduated from Ayu Academy as a Svastha Acharya (well-being mentor) and runs a busy clinic in Sedona, AZ.

Heather Grzych, CAP, is a NAMA board-certified Ayurvedic practitioner, author, and NAMA Board Member who hosts the Wisdom of the Body podcast, which has been running since 2020 and explores mind-body-spirit health, body intelligence and Ayurveda. Guests speak from personal experience, and have included renowned Ayurvedic and wellness experts, scientists, authors and artists. Learn more about the podcast at http://heathergrzych.com. 

Dr. John Douillard, DC, CAP, is the creator of LifeSpa.com, and the LifeSpa Podcast where ancient Ayurvedic wisdom meets modern science. LifeSpa.com is one of the leading Ayurvedic health and wellness resources. He is the former Director of Player Development for the New Jersey Nets NBA team and author of seven Ayurvedic books.

Myra Lewin, AP, AYT, is a professional member of NAMA and Yoga Alliance (ERYT 500). A master yogini, Myra has amassed more than 100,000 hours of Yoga teaching experience, spanning 30 years of practice. Myra is also the host of two remarkable podcasts on holistic healing, “Everyday Ayurveda and Yoga at Hale Pule” and “Spark Your Intuition”.

Madison Madden, AD, CMP, is the founder of LiveWise Ayurveda and the author of the upcoming book Food Is Good. She serves on the Board of Directors of the Texas Ayurveda Professionals Association (TAPAS) and Pacific Coast Community Acupuncture. She is the Chair of NAMA’s Professional Members Subcommittee.

Megan Hively, CAP, ERYT-500, CPT

Anahita King is an artist, art teacher, Amma’s IAM Integrated Amrita Meditation teacher, and Ayurvedic Practitioner. Anahita believes in initiating gentle, positive changes to our bodies, minds and spirits. Anahita is a graduate of the Ayurvedic Institute and the owner of Joshua Tree Ayurveda and Wellness.

Dr. Katherine Gaston, CAP, is a licensed pharmacist, Ayurvedic Practitioner, and yoga teacher. She received her Doctorate of Pharmacy from the University of Florida. She studied Ayurveda at the Dhyana Center in California and at the Ayurvedic Institute in New Mexico and Pune, India.

Madison Madden, AD, CMP, is the founder of LiveWise Ayurveda and the author of the book Mind Body Food: Redefining Your Relationship with Food. She serves as the Chair of NAMA’s Professional Members Subcommittee and on the Board of Directors Pacific Coast Community Acupuncture. She also serves as the Community Programs Manager for the grassroots sustainability organization, Ridwell.

Kathy Jo Staheli, AD, a NAMA recognized doctor of Ayurvedic Medicine, specializing in Panchakarma. Her passion for sharing Ayurveda inspired her to found the Purusha Ayurveda Wellness and Panchakarma Center first in Malinalco, Mexico, and now in Kayenta, Utah as a destination where people can deepen their experience of Ayurveda through residential wellness programs. She speaks globally on Ayurvedic philosophies and practices.

Jayarajan Kodikannath, BSc., BAMS, AD, a classically trained Ayurvedic doctor from India, is passionate about propagating Ayurveda globally. His life’s mission comprises goals ranging from developing high-quality Ayurvedic educational programs and creating confident and capable Ayurvedic practitioners to bringing legal credibility to the Ayurvedic profession and building public awareness of Ayurvedic medicine. 

Anupama Kizhakkeveettil, BAMS, AD, is an Ayurvedic Doctor from India, licensed acupuncturist, yoga teacher and Professor at Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU). She is the Program Director for Ayurvedic Medicine at SCU and has been teaching and practicing Ayurvedic medicine over 18 years and traveled extensively in various countries to propagate Ayurveda. She is actively involved in integrative complementary and alternative medicine research and has authored in various peer-reviewed journals.

Jeannine Rashidi, NAMACB board certified CAP, and AD-in-training and founder of Goodbye Tension, has guided clients towards physical, mental, emotional, & digestive relief for the last 20 years. Her best-selling book, Abundance Beyond Trauma, showcases the EDHIR® process that she developed for Sattvavajaya Chikitsa. Jeannine’s Mission is To Bring About A Revolution in How We Relate Harmoniously Between the Heart & Mind.

Jessica Ferrol, AD, is a licensed mental health therapist, level 2 Hakomi practitioner, and a certified yoga therapist. She has extensive training in herbalism, panchakarma and polyvagal theory. She provides counseling services and Ayurvedic consulting, specializing in helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, and general life transitions. She also has expertise in substance use disorders.

Durga Leela, NAMACB board certified CAP, is a person in long-term recovery, yoga teacher and yoga therapist (IAYT certified) from the UK, now based in the US. She has shared yoga as a recovery pathway in several recovery conferences over the last 20 years.  Since 2003, she has served as the Director of the Ayurveda Programs at the Sivananda Ashram in California, www.yogaofrecovery.com

Bharathi Venkatachalapathy, AD, BAMS, FAIHM, is a passionate Ayurveda practitioner, speaker, researcher and educator with over 23 years of clinical experience. Bharathi is also a Fellow in Integrative Medicine from the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine and a certified Vyasa Yoga Instructor.

​​Madison Madden, AD, is a NAMA AD member, an Ayurvedic clinician, educator, and author of the book Mind Body Food. She serves as the Chair of NAMA’s Professional Membership subcommittee, on NAMA's BAMS Task Force, and on the Board of Directors of the Pacific Coast Community Acupuncture.

Kerry Harling, CAP, NAMACB board certified Ayurvedic Practitioner, at The University of Pittsburgh Center for Integrative Medicine, is a leader in integrative medicine and Ayurveda. Many of her clients have achieved maximum healing and vitality after years of chronic problems. Kerry is a Ted Talk presenter and author of the 25-Day Ayurveda Cleanse.

Anjali Brannon, CAP, NAMACB board certified Ayurvedic Practitioner, graduated from The Ayurvedic Institute 21 years ago. Her active Ohio practice and Panchakarma center, where she also teaches, is part of the University of Cincinnati’s Alternative Medicine Rotation for Family Practice Medical Residents.

Chelynn Tetreault, AD, is a NAMA Ayurvedic Doctor, vedic astrologer, Ayurvedic educator/mentor, and spiritual teacher. She specializes in Panchakarma, female health, reproductive health, pre-natal, postpartum care and Kriya Yoga. Chelynn’s deep love of life, healing and spirituality are present in her classes and her clinical practice.

Ellie Wannemacher, CAHC, owner of Sama Wellness LLC, is a NAMACB board certified Ayurvedic Health Counselor, KPJAYI-Authorized Ashtanga Yoga teacher and a student in the Ayurvedic Practitioner program at the Minnesota Institute of Ayurveda. She lives in Minneapolis with her husband and two young children.

Kyona, CAHC, AYT, is a NAMACB board certified Ayurvedic Health Counselor, Ayurvedic Yoga Therapist, and Cannabis Educator. With over two decades of sharing mission driven conscious self-care, Kyona educates and empowers women to take an active role in their health. ky-veda.com

Jennifer Andrews, CAP, is a NAMACB board certified Ayurvedic Practitioner, certified Sivananda Yoga instructor, and Panchakarma Specialist. Jennifer founded Ambikas Ayurveda in Chico, California, where she leads retreats, offers Ayurvedic treatments, and introduces yoga and Ayurveda to the general public. Ayurvedarejuvenation.com

Elizabeth Persico, CAHC, is an explorer of ancient sciences. Elizabeth serves inquiring souls as an e500RYT, NAMACB board certified Ayurvedic Health Counselor, and Reiki healer. She travels globally with her soulmate of 23 years and 18-year-old son. Prajna Yogi, LLC.

Todd Caldecott, CAP, is a medical herbalist and practitioner of Ayurveda, in practice since 1995. He is the Executive Director of the Dogwood School of Botanical Medicine, and author of Ayurveda: The Divine Science of Life, Food as Medicine, and Ayurveda in Nepal.

Tauna Houghton, CAP, is the founder of NOURISHtopia, and spent many years working at LifeSpa. She received certification in India as an Ayurveda Therapist, and has practiced and taught a multitude of holistic modalities, working with over 4,000 clients since 1992.

Greta Kent-Stoll, CAP, is a NAMACB board certified Ayurvedic Practitioner, as well as a writer, editor, and Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher. Her Ayurveda practice is based in Asheville, North Carolina and she is the co-owner of Iyengar Yoga Asheville. 

Madison Madden, AD, CMP, is the founder of LiveWise Ayurveda, and best-selling author of the book Mind Body Food: Redefining Your Relationship with Food. She serves on the Board of Directors of the Texas Ayurveda Professionals Association (TAPAS) and Pacific Coast Community Acupuncture. She is the Chair of NAMA’s Professional Members subcommittee.

Deborah Helfeld, CAHC, of Maryland, a NAMACB board certified AHC, has been teaching yoga for over 16 years, infusing her classes with Ayurvedic principles. She teaches seasonal workshops on Ayurvedic Vegetarian Cooking, and occasionally prepares Ayurvedic take-home meals. 

Ann Wagoner, CAP, MA, NAMACB board certified Ayurvedic Practitioner, and yoga therapist, founded the Center for Ayurveda & Yoga Study, Lighthouse Ayurveda and Lighthouse Publishing, and is faculty at Portland Community College. She teaches cooking local foods with six tastes for clients, students, community.

Christina Vargas, CAP, graduated from the California College of Ayurveda, where she studied to be an Ayurvedic Practitioner, Chef, Herbalist and Yoga Therapist. She offers personal consultations and chef services through SimpleVeda, taking a holistic approach to help clients adjust their lifestyles. 

Madison Madden, AD, CMP, is the founder of LiveWise Ayurveda, and best-selling author of the book Mind Body Food: Redefining Your Relationship with Food. She serves on the Board of Directors of the Texas Ayurveda Professionals Association (TAPAS) and Pacific Coast Community Acupuncture. She is the Chair of NAMA’s Professional Members subcommittee.

Sondra Rubin, CAP, is the author of the book Ayurvedic Practitioners Resource Guide – A Mind Map Guide. She is a passionate healer and educator, who has acquired her Ayurvedic education from the Southern California University of Health Sciences. 

Jill Munson, CAHC, C-IAYT, E-RTY 500, owner of Five Points Ayurveda, is an Ayurveda Digestion and Nutrition Coach. She is currently completing her Ayurveda Practitioner certification through Yoga Veda Institute.

Laila Jewayni, CAHC, is a board-certified Ayurvedic Health Counselor, RYT-200 and the NAMACB Administrator, where she manages the board certification process including exams and continuing education (PACE). She also has an online Ayurvedic practice and is currently pursuing her Ayurvedic Practitioner certification.

Inspired by her background in high-pressure technology marketing, Petra Neiger, CAP, MA in Ayurveda, MBA, FB, IG, founded Red Pantz to help people live well and thrive and created MY24/7™, a premium Ayurveda-inspired self-care collection for skin, body, and mind. @redpantzcompany.

Julia Katcher, CAP, the founder of The Practice: An Ayurvedic and Healing Company, has been studying spirituality and holistic health for 19 years. She is experienced in many fields, spanning from Ayurveda, yoga, reiki, and meditation to dance, bodybuilding, personal training and martial arts. 

Sapna Punjabi-Gupta, CAP, MS, RDN, LD, is a Culinary Wellness Specialist, Registered Dietitian, Ayurvedic Practitioner, and the creative force of beSPICED in Dallas, Texas. Sapna leads online cooking classes and wellness workshops, owns a line of spice products, and runs a vibrant YouTube channel. 

Luke Karamol, CAHC, is an Ayurveda Health Counselor, yoga teacher (E-RYT-200), and orthopedic massage therapist living in Oakland, California. Through his practice The Wisdom Body, he is committed to and passionate about empowering individuals to discover their fullest expression of wellness.

Bill Hershey is the owner of Life Stream Business Services, a firm that serves Ayurveda and holistic health entrepreneurs with bookkeeping and financial consulting services.

Laura Newman, CAP, certified Labor/Birth/Postpartum Doula, is a graduate of The Ayurvedic Institute. She lives in Vancouver, British Columbia, with her husband and toddler. In her practice she blends Doula services and Ayurveda to support families on their path to parenthood.

Heather Burkhart, CAP, of Wisconsin, is the founder of Her Well Being Ayurveda & Yoga and has been practicing since 2013. Her specialty is women's wellness including pregnancy and postpartum. She offers consultation, group programs, webinars, and yoga classes.

Susan Lewis, CAP, RN, of Tennessee, is a certified nurse-midwife and on faculty at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Along with her clients, she loves learning about and helping manage that which influences the happy and unhappy states of life.

Nicole Peterson, CAP, E-RYT 200, is currently pursuing an MA in Holistic Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Nicole aspires to contribute to the growth of healing communities and to empower individuals through embodied wisdom, personal practice, and the art and science of Ayurveda.

Carol Nace, CAP, LMT, Wisconsin, has a mission to help you be happy and healthy through an Ayurvedic lifestyle. She founded Bodhi Ayurveda, a wellness center offering modern spa experiences with ancient Ayurveda techniques. Carol is also a Panchakarma Technician and Functional Medicine coach.

Pierre Couvillion, CAP, is Director and Founder of the Santosha School in Indiana. Pierre tries to make spiritual living simple, loving, and practical. He seeks to create a 4-year degree in natural health care so people may have a profession in it.

Madison Madden, AD, CMP, of LiveWise Ayurveda in Texas, is the author of “Food is Good.” She serves on the Board for the Texas Ayurveda Professionals Association (TAPAS) and Pacific Coast Community Acupuncture. She is the Chair of NAMA’s Professional Members subcommittee.