Frequently Asked Questions

At Sri Ranga Ayurveda, you will be guided by a board-certified Ayurvedic Doctor and Wellness Coach. A certified Ayurvedic Doctor is an Ayurvedic professional who has specific specialized training in Ayurveda with overview training in conventional medicine that enables them to interface with western medical practitioners and provide comprehensive Ayurvedic healthcare to their patients. They also practice prevention and health promotion through the focus on diet and lifestyle. Sangeeta is a professional member of National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA) and can be found listed on their website. Link to the NAMA website can be found at the bottom of this section.  

She is a member of Ayurveda Association of Canada. She is a member of Association of Ayurvedic Professionals of North America.  

She has also served as a guest instructor at the Narayana Ayurveda and Yoga Academy, Austin, Texas. 

A typical initial consultation entails a preliminary health assessment based on Ayurvedic modalities. It usually takes up to an hour.  Following this consultation, the Practitioner shall prescribe appropriate dietary and lifestyle regimen based on the individual assessment. Some herbal formulations such as herbal teas, herbal jams, syrups, medicated ghee may also be prescribed along with the dietary prescription. The herbal support is often followed by body treatments such as specialized Ayurvedic massages and steam therapies. In some cases, the Practitioner may prescribe an Ayurvedic detoxification program known as Panchakarma. 

Ideally, yes. The Practitioner employs various methods of examination many of which  require physical presence of the individual. For instance, नाडी परीक्षा ( nāḍī parīkṣā which is pulse reading) is one of the key modes of examination which cannot be conducted remotely. However, the Practitioner shall determine if an in-person appointment is warranted on a case-by-case basis, and suggest a remote consultation when physical presence is not a viable option. 

The length of treatment depends on the nature of the diagnosis, age and the general health condition of the individual. For instance, a treatment course for insomnia in an otherwise healthy individual may be up to a week. In case of an individual with chronic back ache with diabetes, the course could last a few weeks. Ayurvedic protocols have been known to show best results when followed consistently over a period of time. The treatment plan shall be discussed with clients after their initial consultation.