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FACULTY & PRACTITIONERS

Meet The Team

Our Practitioners come from varied backgrounds with specialties in treating Anxiety, Depression, Weight Loss, Fertility, Diabetes, Heart Health and more. We offer In person consults in Orange County, Los Angeles, Florida & Chicago. Online consults are available too!

“My Panchakarma was an incredible journey into my heart, spirit, core and energy. I was encouraged and given the opportunity to think about the pain and reality of my current challenges and my deepest desires. ”

Anoli P
Founder, Doctor Of Ayurveda

AJITA PATEL

Ajita established the Ayurveda clinic at the Sanctuary over 10 years ago to provide therapies and consults which reflect the spiritual foundation of Ayurveda.

Ajita established the Ayurveda clinic at the Sanctuary over 10 years ago to provide therapies and consults which reflect the spiritual foundation of Ayurveda. Patients seek her out for her Panchakarma expertise where she combines all her gifts to provide a complete healing and transformative experience. She speaks on various Ayurvedic topics in the community, has been teaching Pranayama for the past 15 years, and conducts daily meditation classes. Her formal training in Ayurveda comes from California College of Ayurveda, Dr Vasant Lad and from AVP in India. Ajita has been studying advanced Vedanta with Swami Ishwarananda of Chinmaya Mission.
Ayurvedic Doctor, BAMS

MANU SANKAR

Dr.Manu.S.Sankar (Dr.Manu) is a classically trained Ayurveda Acharya with over 11 years of experience in education and clinics.

Dr.Manu.S.Sankar (Dr.Manu) is a classically trained Ayurveda Acharya with over 11 years of experience in education and clinics. He completed his graduation in Ayurveda, (Bachelor of Ayurveda Medicine and Surgery, BAMS) from Calicut University Kerala and Post Graduate Diploma in Yoga from Annamali University, Tamil Nadu. He has worked closely with distinguished Ayurveda Vaidyas in Kerala throughout his career. He is well trained in Ayurveda Panchakarma therapies, Kerala special Ayurveda therapies and hands on treatment. He also has vast experience in preparation of various classical Ayurvedic medicines. As an avid speaker, he has delivered awareness classes on Ayurvedic life style and diet on various platforms. Dr Manu is only available for online consultations
Ayurvedic Practitioner, Licensed Massage Therapist

ILLARIA CIPPOLA

Illaria is an Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultant and a Massage Therapist

Ilaria graduated from massage school in 2015 and has been working as a licensed massage therapist ever since then. With a true passion for helping other and a strong interest n alternative medicine Ilaria deepened her study in the filed of therapeutic bodyworks and then into Natural medicine and Ayurveda.

After a 4 year program she specialized in Traditional Thai Massage , cupping therapy and she graduate for Pan American University as an expert in Natural medicine and Nutrition with emphasis in Ayurveda and traditional Chinese Medicine.

In 2022 she successfully completed and is certified as Ayurveda Lifestyle Consultant at the Institute for Ayurvedic Medicine. She s now works as an license massage therapist and AyurVeda Lifestyle Consultant under the guidance of her Mentor and Teacher Dr. Ajita Patel.

Originally from Italy, Illaria enjoys spending her free time with her toddler , reading , practicing Yoga and continuing to study Ayurveda.

Illaria is available for in person Ayurvedic Health Consults In Orange and Los Angeles Counties. She is also available for on-line consults.

Ayurvedic Practitioner, Reiki Healer

DIMPLE JANI

DIMPLE JANI ~ Pharmacist, Ayurvedic Practitioner, Reiki Healer

By profession, Dimple is a pharmacist. She has earned the Doctorate Degree in Pharmacy from Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona. She has had a successful career working as a pharmacist in a community pharmacy settings and holds over 12 years of experience in pharmacy management.

Her quest for helping her patients on their path to a better health in a holistic manner led her to accomplish her certification program as an Ayurveda Health Practitioner from the Institute For Ayurvedic Medicine in 2022

Dimple is available for in person and online Ayurvedic Health Consults by appointment only. Please call the office at 714-617-4593 to make an appointment

Dimple is available for in person Ayurvedic Health Consults In Orange County. She is also available for on-line consults. Please call the office at 714-617-4593 to make an appointment
Dimple's rates are $101 for an Initial 2 hour Health Consult and $75 for follow up visits.

Ayurvedic Doctor, BAMS

C.V.PRIYADHA

Dr.C.V.Priyadha Dev represents the fourth generation of a traditional Ayurveda Vaidya family who used to be the Court Physicians.

Dr.C.V.Priyadha Dev represents the fourth generation of a traditional Ayurveda Vaidya family who used to be the Court Physicians of erstwhile Raja of Palakkad. She holds a BAMS degree from Calicut University, Kerala and is a recognized Ayurvedic Gynecologist. As a Physician, she focuses on infertility and post-partum care. She is also a trained Reiki healer. She has been guiding her patients with life style modifications and dietary changes.