KAYACHIKITSA

The Department of Kayachikitsa provides holistic Ayurveda care for both physical and mental health conditions. Kayachikitsa focuses on the treatment of internal diseases such as digestive, metabolic, respiratory and skin disorders. Manasaroga deals with mental health concerns like stress, anxiety, depression and other psychological conditions.
Our approach combines classical Ayurveda knowledge with individualized care to improve overall health and well-being, across all age groups including the elderly.

Treatments Available

We offer a wide range of Ayurvedic treatments tailored to individual needs:

  • Shamana Chikitsa (Palliative Treatment) – Use of classical formulations and authentic Ayurveda treatment to pacify aggravated doshas and manage disease
  • Shodhana Chikitsa (Purificatory Treatment) – Detoxification therapies advised where indicated, often in coordination with Panchakarma.
  • Rasayana Chikitsa (Rejuvenation Therapies) – To improve immunity, strength, vitality and longevity especially in chronic illness and ageing
  • Geriatric Care – Focus on improving strength, memory, sleep and independence
  • Sattvavajaya Chikitsa (Mental Health Care) – Counselling and simple techniques to manage stress, emotions and behavioural concerns
  • Ahara and Vihara Chikitsa (Diet and Lifestyle Guidance) – Practical and sustainable advice based on individual needs
  • We offer treatments for chronic conditions and palliative care for

Supportive and Integrative Therapies

  • Use of classical formulations (Kashaya, Churna, Vati, Ghrita, )
  • Dietary counselling based on disease and digestive capacity
  • Medhya Rasayana for cognitive and emotional health
  • Lifestyle correction including sleep, exercise and daily routines
  • Integration with Panchakarma therapies where required                     

Why Choose Department of Kayachikitsa?

  • Experienced Ayurveda consultants
  • Individualized treatment approach for every therapeutic participant
  • Holistic approach combining medicine, diet and lifestyle to improve quality of life
  • Combined care for physical, mental and age-related health concerns
  • Continuous follow-up and therapeutic participant support

We provide both Out Patient Department (OPD) and In Patient Department (IPD) services for therapeutic participants of all age groups.

Conditions Treated

We offer care for a wide range of health conditions:

Physical Health Conditions

  • Gastrointestinal disorders – Acidity, Indigestion, Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  • Lifestyle and metabolic disorders – Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, Dyslipidaemia
  • Respiratory conditions – Asthma, Allergies
  • Skin diseases – Psoriasis, Eczema, Acne
  • Cerebrovascular disorders – Stroke
  • Joint pain – Arthritis
  • Musculoskeletal disorders     –      Back     Ache,     Spondyloses,      Spondylitis, Spondylolisthesis
  • Liver disorders – Jaundice, Fatty liver, Hepatitis
  • Urinary disorders – Renal Calculi, Nephritis and other Kidney-Related Conditions
  • Autoimmune disorders – Rheumatoid Arthritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Gullian Barre Syndrome
  • Neurological Disorders – Headache, Migraine, Neuropathies
  • Cancer

Mental Health and Psychosomatic Conditions

  • Stress and anxiety disorders
  • Depression
  • Sleep disorders
  • Psychosomatic conditions (physical complaints related to stress)
  • Mood Disorders
  • Schizophrenia
  • Memory problems and reduced concentration
  • Emotional disturbances and behavioural issues
  • Obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviours
  • Phobias and panic episodes
  • Adjustment issues related to life changes

Geriatric (Elderly) Care

  • Age-related weakness and reduced immunity
  • Memory decline and cognitive changes – Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia
  • Sleep disturbances in the elderly
  • Loneliness, anxiety, and depression in later life
  • Degenerative conditions and reduced mobility
  • Support for maintaining independence and quality of life

Specialized Consultants :

Dr. Waheeda Banu

Designation: H.O.D & Professor Qualification: B.A.M.S., M.D.(Ayu), Ph.D. (Ayu), MBA(HM) Additional Qualification: PGDPCG (PG Diploma in Psychological counseling and guidance), Diploma in Ayurvedic Beauty Care; MBA Healthcare Management) MAHE, Manipal; Certificate Program on Advanced Research Methodology Biostatistics by ITRA, Jamnagar and Institute of applied statistics, Kanpur; Certificate program on Good clinical practice in Ayurvedic medicine by AIIA, New Delhi and Institute of Applied Statistics, Kanpur. Specialization: Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Parkinsonism, Lumbar Spondylosis, Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, Hypothyroidism, Skin Disorders, Gastritis, Obesity, Bronchial Asthma, Joint Disorders, Cancer, High Cholesterol, Kidney Diseases.

Dr K. Ravindra Bhat

Designation: Professor Qualification: B.A.M.S., MD (Mano Vigyan Avum Manasaroga) Additional Qualification: M.Sc. (Counselling Psychotherapy) Specialization: Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Stress-related Disorders, Gastric Disorders, Obesity, Diabetes, Thyroid Disorders, Skin Disorders, Stroke, Parkinsonism, Respiratory Disorders

Dr. Sahana M.

Designation: Associate Professor Qualification: B.A.M.S., M.D.(Ayu) DOB: 03/09/1988 Specialization: Low Back Ache, Osteoarthritis, Obesity, Diabetes, Endocrine related, Obesity, Gastric related

Dr Anitha S

Designation: Associate Professor Qualification: BAMS, MD(Kayachikitsa) Specialization: Skin disorders, Gouty Arthritis, Sciatica, Gastritis, Migraine, UTI, Hairfall, Pimples

Dr Keshava Raj B

Designation: Associate Professor Qualification: BAMS, MD(Kayachikitsa) Specialization: Lifestyle disorders, Prameha, Neurological disorders, Vatavyadhi, Infertility, Amavata, Skin Diseases, Pakshaghata

Dr R Santhoshini

Designation: Assistant Professor Qualification: BAMS, MD (Manovijnana Avum Manasaroga) Additional Qualification: Certificate courses in Past Life Regression Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy and Bharatiya Manovijnana Specialization: Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Stress-related Disorders, Insomnia, Psychosomatic Disorders, Gastric Disorders, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Constipation, Obesity, Diabetes, Thyroid Disorders, Skin Disorders, Fever, Back Ache, Joint Pain

Dr Krithi Neerpady K

Designation: Assistant professor Qualification: BAMS MD (Kayachikitsa) Specialization: Metabolic conditions (Diabetes, Obesity, Thyroid imbalance), Gastrointestinal disorders (Acidity, IBS, Constipation), Musculoskeletal conditions (Arthritis, Cervical/Lumbar spondylosis), Skin disorders (Acne, Pigmentation, Psoriasis), Lifestyle disorders, Neurological disorder, Respiratory disorder

Dr. Savitha Purushottam

Designation: Assistant professor Qualification: BAMS MD (Mano Vijnana Avum Manasaroga) Specialization: Ayurvedic management of Anxiety disorders, Substance use disorders, Mood disorders, Neurological disorders, Skin disorders, Respiratory disorders, Acid peptic disorders