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Yes! Ayurveda relies mostly on whole foods and mindful lifestyle approaches that are very safe and everything suggested is optional. There has been evidence that some Ayurvedic medicines made in India had traces of lead due to old manufacturing equipment. We recommend using caution when buying medicines made in India for this reason.

Not yet. However, if you are managing a diagnosed disease condition you can request a letter of medical necessity to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement. We recommend clients refer to their HRA or Health Reimbursement Agreement if they have one.

Ayurveda was developed thousands of years ago in India and sprang from the same ancient texts as Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. It believes that there is more to us than the body and the mind; it recognizes individual consciousness and a universal consciousness as well. Due to this there is a spiritual side to Ayurveda. No affiliation with any religion is required to practice or benefit from Ayurveda.

Ayurveda does not claim to cure or treat any disease or symptom. As a holistic medicine, it addresses the whole individual that encompasses the body, mind, and spirit and their inherent energies. Ayurveda believes that illness comes from a misalignment of these energies. Health and wellbeing is a natural occurrence when there is harmony between all layers of existence in an individual.

An Ayurvedic diet is based on whole foods, most of which are plant based like grains, legumes, vegetables, greens, nuts, and seeds. Dairy products are optional and used in moderation including ghee, yogurt, and milk. The Ayurvedic diet can be suited to any diet including vegan, lactose intolerant, and gluten intolerant. It is not synonymous with Indian cuisine although Ayurveda still favors many of its dishes like kitchari and dal.