AYURVEDA
Ayurveda - the Science of Life
Ayur = "life" Veda = "science"
Ayurveda is the world's oldest holistic health system originanting from India some 5,000 years ago.
It focuses on creating balance between the mind, body, and spirit, as Ayurveda recognises these as inseperable.
Rather than treating symptoms alone, Ayurveda looks at the whole person—your digestion, energy, emotions, lifestyle, and environment—to support long-term and sustainable wellbeing. Using tools like nutrition, herbal remedies, daily routines, movement, and mindfulness, Ayurveda helps individuals understand their unique nature and make choices that support natural balance and vitality.
Gut health is a major focus in modern wellness, as Western medicine increasingly recognizes the connection between the gut microbiome and mental health.
In Ayurveda, however, this understanding is far from new.
Ayurveda teaches that the root of all disease begins in the gut. Central to this is Agni, or digestive fire. When your digestive fire is strong and balanced for your unique constitution, food is digested, absorbed, and eliminated with ease.
When digestion is weakened or imbalanced, symptoms such as heartburn, indigestion, gas, and bloating may arise. In Ayurveda, this indicates that food is not being fully processed and begins to accumulate in the body as ama—toxic buildup. Over time, this accumulation disrupts the body’s natural balance and becomes the foundation of dis-ease.
I want to stress the unique and individualised approach to treatment
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Ayurveda sees that everyone has a unique constitution.
It explains how two people can be on the same diet and see different results.
Health is not a one-size-fits-all approach.
Things I can help with include:
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Digestive health and gut balance
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Energy, fatigue, and burnout
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Stress, anxiety, and nervous system support
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Sleep and daily rhythms
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Hormonal balance and transitions
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Womens Health - PMS and menstrual imbalances, Perimenopause and Menopause, Prenatal care and Postnatal support, etc.
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Weight and metabolism support
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Inflammation and discomfort
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Skin health from the inside out
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Seasonal resets and cleansing
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Mindful eating and food relationship
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Sustainable routines and lifestyle habits
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Mental clarity and emotional balance
Ayurveda has 5,000 years of observation and trial and error.
Ayurveda is not just the science of life - it's the science of living well.
Ayurvedic consultations: what to expect
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Minimum 90 minutes for the intial consultation.
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A comprehensive intake covering digestion, energy, sleep, stress, emotional wellbeing, medical history, and daily habits
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An exploration of your unique Ayurvedic constitution (dosha) and any current imbalances
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A discussion of your digestive health (Agni) and how it may be affecting your overall wellbeing
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Personalized dietary guidance tailored to your body, lifestyle, and goals (what to favor, what to reduce, and how to eat)
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Lifestyle recommendations to support balance, including daily routines, sleep habits, movement, and stress management
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Guidance on meal timing and circadian rhythm, aligned with your natural energy cycles
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Suggestions for simple, practical rituals (such as morning or evening practices) that fit into real life
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Optional recommendations for herbs, teas, or supplements, when appropriate
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Space to ask questions and gain a deeper understanding of your body’s signals
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A focus on sustainable, supportive changes—not quick fixes or restrictive rules
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A week after the initial consult there is a call to go over your management plan and any questions you have
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30 mins for follow-up appointments 2-3 weeks after starting management plan to note any progress and changes that need to be made
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