Evidence-Informed Ayurveda for Modern Families

Dr. Akshata Makkaru, BAMS
Ayurvedic Vaidya | Certified Wellness Coach (ICF-Accredited) | Mental Health First Aid Certified 

I help individuals and families achieve lasting health through the combined wisdom of classical Ayurveda and evidence-informed wellness coaching.

I earned my Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) from SDM College of Ayurveda, Udupi, followed by clinical experience as a Resident Medical Officer and Hospital Administrator, and a Yoga Instructor Certification from SVYASA, Bengaluru. After moving to the United States, I completed a Master's in Healthcare Administration and went on to direct a $500K federally funded mental health program serving 2,000+ participants — work that deepened my understanding of behavior change at scale. I'm also a Certified Wellness Coach (ICF-accredited) and Mental Health First Aid certified, bringing both ancient clinical training and modern coaching methodology to my practice.

Through Aayuryog, I've designed and led structured behavior-change programs including a 21-day mindfulness and sleep program for children that produced measurable improvements in emotional regulation and sleep across 25 participants.

I now bring that same evidence-informed, outcome-tracked approach to individual Ayurveda consultations, lifestyle coaching, and group wellness programs for women and families.

I believe true health happens when body, mind, emotions, and spirit are in balance and that lasting change comes from small, sustainable, well-supported daily practices, not quick fixes.

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Mission: To make Ayurveda accessible to every family by blending ancient wisdom with modern wellbeing practices, starting with our children and the women who hold families together.