KP Khalsa, AD, DN-C, RH

Karta Purkh Singh Khalsa, Yogaraj (Ayurveda), A.D., D.N.-C, R.H., has over 50 years of experience in holistic medicine, and is one of the foremost natural healing experts in North America. Khalsa is President Emeritus of the American Herbalists Guild, director emeritus of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association, and is a respected teacher, writer and lecturer.

Heidi Nordlund, AD

Heidi Nordlund is a NAMA certified Ayurvedic Doctor who has completed the most advanced Ayurvedic training available in the United States from Alandi Ayurveda Gurukula in Boulder, CO, with Alakananda Ma and Bharat Vaidya. She has multiple certification degrees in Ayurvedic Medicine. She is a Pancha Karma Technician and Postpartum Specialist and has earned certifications from the Ayurvedic Institute with Vasant Lad in herbal medicine, clinical practicum, pulse reading, and healing of vital energy points. Heidi is a Professional Member of NAMA and has served on the NAMA committee for the development of the Ayurvedic Doctor Exam.

John Kepner, MA, MBA, C-IAYT Executive Director Emeritus, IAYT

John served as the executive director of the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT) from 2003 -2020.  During that time period, IAYT and NAMA worked hand in hand to help each other with just about everything, including the standards process, conferences, websites, and promoting each other’s conferences.

Cynthia Copple

Cynthia Copple, Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner with over 40 years of clinical experience, is co-founder and past president of NAMA. She is currently a member of the NAMACB. She is co-founder and past Dean of Mount Madonna Institute College of Ayurveda. She is the author of Know Your Blueprint: The Ayurvedic Secret To Restoring Your Vitality in 30 Days. She has been Director of Lotus Holistic Health Institute in Capitola, CA since 1982. In 1982  Professor R.P. Trivedi gave her the mission of bringing Ayurveda to the West and since she has been practicing Ayurveda the longest of anyone trained in the US, she has been called the Mother of Ayurveda in the West.

MANJUSHA VINJAMURY, M.D(Ayurveda), DACM, L.Ac, FAIHM 

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,CA, DACM from PCHS, San Diego and Fellowship in Integrative Medicine from AIHM. Besides, she is BA in Sanskrit and Certified Yoga teacher. Currently, she is the Founder-Director of Acuveda, an 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 (Panchakarma).She enjoys nature walks, hiking, travelling and Spiritual practices.

Vaidya Anjum Nadaf, BAMS, LMT, AD, 500RYT

Vaidya Anjum G Nadaf BAMS-AD, LMT, RYT-500HR, is a classically trained Ayurvedic doctor practicing in NJ. Dedicated her career over the past 1 ½ decades to the science of Ayurveda she is a world-renowned international speaker. She is a member of many organizations actively participating and volunteering. She is NAMA certified AD- Ayurvedic doctor since 2016, volunteering in NAMA as communication committee member also founder of Anjum Ayurveda LLC. Her main focus is on women’s health she thinks every woman deserved to be healthy, happy and fit. She has been very active in promoting Ayurveda and other ancient Indian sciences at various forums very much passionate about Ayurveda and Yoga and believes that the health problems in today’s busy life can seek healing answers in Ayurveda. Being an integral part of Ayurveda’s healing community, her mission is to provide optimal health through Ayurveda and improve quality of life.

Molly Rachael Bridges (she/her, they/them), is a student of all healing arts, here to be of service as a practitioner of Ayurveda, Traditional Thai Medicine, Hawai’ian Healing Arts, Indigenous Medicine, and Yoga, and a Board-Certified Massage & Bodywork Therapist.

Tesia Love is a Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner, Herbalist, Licensed Massage Therapist, and Registered Yoga Teacher. Based in Charlotte, NC, she runs an Ayurvedic clinic for a diverse clientele. She has served as NAMA’s Membership Manager and chaired the Membership, Continuing Education and DE&I Committees. Website and IG @TesiaLoveWellness

Kadiatou Sibi (she/her), a Los Angeles based Certified Ayurveda Practitioner, Educator, and Reiki Practitioner, is founder of A Web of Wellness. She helps ALL people achieve and sustain optimal health. Kadi continues to expand her mission through speaking engagements, webinars, and partnerships with other wellness organizations, such as Chopra.

Vaidya-Scientist Namyata Pathak, AD, BAMS, MD(Ayu), VSF, is one of the most extensively India-trained integrative Ayurveda clinicians practicing in the U.S. She currently plugs away at her Ayu.Care clinic in the San Francisco Bay Area, piecing together integrative foundations needed for clinical Ayurveda. She hopes to bring forth advanced Ayurvedic nuances while collaborating with U.S.-based Ayurvedic professionals.

Vaidya Priyanka Ingle-Jadhav, AD, BAMS, PhD, is a Physician trained in Ayurveda and Pharmaceutical Medicine during Graduate degree (BAMS), Master’s, Ph.D., and post-doctoral research focusing on translational and integrative aspects of modern and traditional science. She has contributed to research and patient healthcare in academia, industry, and practice throughout her career.  She focuses on integrating traditional wisdom with conventional science to holistically support health goals.

Claudia Welch, DOM, has been a lifelong student of life and medicine, has practiced Ayurveda, is licensed as Doctor of Oriental Medicine, is the author of multiple books, and has lectured internationally, exploring how Eastern medicine applies to today's reality.

Ramkumar Kutty, BAMS, is a student of Ayurveda and has spoken across the world for 20+ years. Ramkumar is the Founder of Punarnava Ayurveda, committed to “Authentic Ayurveda for Universal Well Being.” He is creating vaidyagrama, an experimental self-sustaining Ayurveda healing community.

Robert Svoboda, BAMS, is the first westerner to graduate from a college of Ayurveda and be licensed to practice Ayurveda in India. Visit www.drsvoboda.com to find out more. Follow him on Facebook, YouTube and Instagram.

Claudia Welch, DOM, has been a lifelong student of life and medicine, has practiced Ayurveda, is licensed as Doctor of Oriental Medicine, is the author of multiple books, and has lectured internationally, exploring how Eastern medicine applies to today's reality.

Ramkumar Kutty, BAMS, is a student of Ayurveda and has spoken across the world for 20+ years. Ramkumar is the Founder of Punarnava Ayurveda, committed to “Authentic Ayurveda for Universal Well Being.” He is creating vaidyagrama, an experimental self-sustaining Ayurveda healing community.

Robert Svoboda, BAMS, is the first westerner to graduate from a college of Ayurveda and be licensed to practice Ayurveda in India. Visit www.drsvoboda.com to find out more. Follow him on Facebook, YouTube and Instagram.

Sivarama “Prasad” Vinjamury, MD (Ayu), MAOM, MPH, is currently working as a Professor of Research at SCU, Whittier, California and is the Director of Capstone research. He also provides clinical services at the Students Health and Counseling Center at CSUF.

Laila Jewayni, CAHC, is a board-certified Ayurvedic Health Counselor, RYT-200 and NAMACB Administrator. In her role for the NAMACB, 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.  

Diana I. Lurie, PhD, CAP, is a Professor of Neuropharmacology at The University of Montana and an Ayurvedic Practitioner. She teaches neuroscience, Anatomy and Physiology, and courses in Ayurveda. Diana has served on the NAMA National Exam Sub-committee almost from the beginning and continues to be a major contributor.

Sivarama “Prasad” Vinjamury, MD (Ayu), MAOM, MPH, is currently working as a Professor of Research at SCU, Whittier, California and is the Director of Capstone research. He also provides clinical services at the Students Health and Counseling Center at CSUF.

Laila Jewayni, CAHC, is a board-certified Ayurvedic Health Counselor, RYT-200 and NAMACB Administrator. In her role for the NAMACB, 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.