AYURVEDA
The ancient Indian practice of Ayurveda, the 'science of life', goes back 5,000 years and involves how foods, herbs, emotions, climate and lifestyle impact the dynamics of our own physiology and psychology.
Ayurveda treats on a holistic level. Ayurveda goes by the principle that disease is caused by bioenergy imbalances between the three 'humours' of 'Tridoshas' of Vata, Pitta and Kapha. We rebalance these humours through natural remedies and changes in diet. The three 'Gunas' (forces) that form nature and also influence the human body – Satwa, Raja and Tama, represent the three forces of modern physics: nuclear, electro and gravitational force.
Ayurveda has a rich tradition of specialised detoxifying therapies – such as steam therapy, oil massage, and Panchakarma therapy – and special rejuvenation treatments for body and mind which stimulate immunity and slow down degeneration. Ayurveda also offers a variety of herbal and pharmaceutical preparations – decoctions, oils and powders for both internal and external use, ghee, jams and jellies.
TREATMENTS
Abhyanga
Abhyanga is a whole-body massage with specific herbal oils to nourish and revitalise the body tissues and remove toxins from the cells. Performed symmetrically
Four Hand Synchronized Abhyanga
The synchronized four hand Abhyanga massage is an ancient Ayurveda treatment, reaching back more than 2,000 years in Indian history. A four-hand massage
Four Hand Udwartanam Slimming Program
Udwartanam or Herbal Powder massage is a special therapeutic massage in which herbal powders are used to massage the body against the direction of the hair follicles with increased
Ayurveda Facial Treatment
In Ayurveda, beauty is defined by the term €œsubhanga karanam € or €œthe complete transformation of body and mind €. read more »
Remedies used in Ayurvedic beauty treatments offer much more than just a cosmetic treatment but act in protecting your skin, hair and complexion from the damaging effects of the internal and external environment.
According to Ayurvedic principles, a person's skin is classified into one of three types: Vata, Pitta or Kapha.
The Vata skin type is characterized by being extremely dry, thin delicate and cool to touch. It is extremely vulnerable to weather conditions, especially dry windy weather conditions and is easily dehydrated. Vata skin may age faster and tends to be dry rough and flaky when out of balance.
People with Pitta skin type have fair sensitive, soft warm skin of medium thickness. It is also more susceptible to freckles and moles. When out of balance, the Pitta skin type will usually erupt with acne breakouts & rashes.
The Kapha skin type is oily, thick, pale, soft, cool & more tolerant of the sun. It tends to age slower and form less wrinkles than the other two types. When this skin type is out of balance it usually leads to problems such as dull complexion, enlarged pores, black heads, pimples, eczema & water retention.
Cleansing Facial
- For Dry Skin
Dry, chapped & wrinkled skin is due to Vata imbalance. For these conditions we recommend to do Vata-balancing facial. - For Acne prone skin
Acne, pimples, rashes are due to Pitta imbalance. A Pitta balancing cleansing ayurvedic facial is perfect for these problems. - For excessive oilness
For those who are excessive oil we recommend a Kapha balancing facial.
Rejuvenating Facial
Skin showing signs of stress, fatigue, redness, chapped, premature wrinkles and dark circles under the eyes are due to the imbalance of highly aggravated Vata energy. The skin needs to repair & rejuvenate after the toxins flush with the cleansing. The substances used during this facial for cleansing, massaging & moisturizing greatly enhance rejuvenation of the skin.
The Ayurvedic facial is not your standard facial. Our one-hour-long Ayurvedic facial is a deeply relaxing, soothing and transformational experience.
Elakkizhi
Elakkizhi is a highly rejuvenating treatment applied after Abhyanga, in which fresh plants are fried with several other herbal ingredients, tied into boluses,
Pizhichil
Pizhichil is a unique soothing and relaxing experience where the therapist gently massages and bathes your body with warm aromatic oil. Pizhichil acts as a free
Kadivasthy
By applying medicated herbal oils on the back for a period of time, Kadivasthy treats back pain resulting from muscle, ligament, joint and disc problems. Kadivasthy also improves flexibility of the back in spondylosis conditions.
Shirodhara
This extremely relaxing therapy gently releases stress and tension in the mind and body. A steady stream of warm, aromatic oil flows rhythmically
Shirovasthy
Shirovasthy applies medicated lukewarm oil to the head for a variable duration through a special cap. Shirovasthy treats conditions such as cervical spondylosis, sleeplessness and headaches.
Nasyam
Nasyam is one of Ayurveda's Panchakarmas where a medicine is administered through the nostrils. Nasya Karma prevents the early greying of hair/beard and
Netratarpana
Netratarpana is a special treatment lasting 15-20 minutes in which the eyes are bathed in pure medicated cow's ghee. Netratarpana relieves the strain of constant
Udwartanam
Udwartanam or Herbal Powder massage is a special therapeutic massage in which herbal powders, like Udwartanam, are used to massage the body against the direction of the hair follicles with increased pressure.
Dr. Asha Jones
Beena Joseph
Devikarani
Dr. Vimala Lewis is an alumnus of the prestigious Fr. Muller’s Homeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Mangalore, India. She graduated in 1991 with a Bachelor Degree in Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery. Thereafter she worked at a Government Homeopathic Centre in Udupi, India for a brief period before joining her alma mater as a tutor for Homeopathic Materia Medica, where she worked for 2 years. She was assigned duties to the outpatient department of the hospital at the same time. Later on she started her own private consultancy in her hometown and practiced homeopathy for a couple of years.
Dr. Eram Mohd Shaikh is an established and highly skilled General Practitioner with strong focus towards Integrative Medicine. Being born and brought up in Dubai, she graduated from one of the leading universities in UAE and was trained in multiple hospitals across the Emirates such as, Sheikh Khalifa Hospital in Abu Dhabi and Al Baraha Hospital in Dubai.
After graduating in 1992 as an allopathic physician from the University of Bonn, Germany, Dr Maria worked for three years in neurology and four years in psychiatry. She had extensive training in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) (acupuncture & herbal prescriptions). Furthermore she has a Master’s Degree in Preventive Medicine from Dresden International University. Dr Maria is licensed as a conventional and as a CAM physician. She is also trained in homoeopathy, naturopathy, and is fluent in English, German and Spanish.
With over 8 years of experience practicing acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in the United Arab Emirates, Shan Xu is highly passionate about functional and integrative medical approaches that honor the concept of holism, which is central to TCM.
Jing Zeng got the medical degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine in 2008 when she completed her 6 years studying at Guangxi Traditional Chinese Medicine University, China. Ever since then she has been working as a doctor of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine.During 2005-2007, Jing Zeng was selected to follow Acupuncture Master Dr Dong Hongtao (a reputed Acupuncturist and Herbalist in China) to learn acupuncture techniques. And during 2008-2010, she worked in the affiliated hospital of Guangxi TCM University. In the year 2010 she became a Member of The World Federation of Acupuncture-Moxibustion Societies, as well as relocating to Dubai to continue her profession. With enthusiasm, Jing Zeng has focused her practice in fertility support, rehabilitation, detox, energy balancing and facial acupuncture by Acupuncture treatment and prescriptions of herbal teas (decoctions).
Yang Yang has been practicing medicine for almost 20 years. She obtained her medical bachelor degree from Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 2000 and worked in Dalian hospital as a TCM doctor. She pursued further study at Dalian Medical University and was awarded a Masters degree 2010. She treats her patients using acupuncture therapy combined with cupping, Chinese herbs, moxibustion and lifestyle management to treat both physical and psychological problems, in order to promote health and wellbeing both spiritually and mentally.
Zhiyan Shi completed her Master’s Degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine in 2008 at Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine. During her Master’s Degree studies, she worked at the affiliated Foshan Chinese Medicine Hospital. From 2011 to 2015, she worked in the No.181 Hospital of the People’s Liberation Army. Her therapies include TCM consultation, acupuncture, moxibustion, cupping, tuina massage and ear point treatment. Zhiyan has focused on fertility support, rehabilitation, detox, acupressure, energy balancing, facial acupuncture by Acupuncture treatment and prescriptions of herbal teas (decoctions). Besides other diseases she is specially trained on treating arthritis, rheumatism, muscle strain, tennis elbow, headache, migraine, immune system diseases, insomnia, neck-, shoulder-, low-back- and leg pain. She joined Dubai Herbal and Treatment Centre in 2015.
Dr. Acharya has five decades of clinical experience and four decades in hospital administration. After seven years in the National Health Services (NHS, UK), Dr. Acharya held the position of Director of Primary Healthcare in the Department of Health & Medical Services, Government of Dubai from 1972 until 2002. During this period, he was also Head of the Dermatology Department and Liaison Officer for WHO. Upon completing his tenure at DOHMS, Dr. Acharya helped to establish the Dubai Herbal & Medical Centre (DHTC) as one of the first truly integrative medical centres in the UAE. From 2002 until 2010, he held the role of Medical Director at DHTC, while continuing to practice integrative dermatology.