HEALTH CONSULTATION

Modern medicine is invaluable for emergencies, acute conditions, and many aspects of healthcare. However, chronic health concerns often require a broader perspective that looks beyond the management of symptoms alone.

Ayurveda is a traditional system of medicine originating in India, that seeks to understand the factors contributing to imbalance and address them at their source. Rather than focusing solely on a diagnosis or symptom, it considers the individual as a whole, taking into account digestion, lifestyle, environment, and mental wellbeing. This broader understanding forms the foundation of the Ayurvedic consultation process.

COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT

Your initial consultation is a detailed assessment of your current health concerns, medical history, diet, lifestyle, stress, sleep, exercise, and any medications or supplements currently being taken. Information shared in your pre-consultation form will also be reviewed to better understand how daily habits and routines may be contributing to imbalance.

Your unique mind-body constitution (Prakruti) will be assessed alongside a discussion of symptoms to identify underlying imbalances (Vikruti) and aggravated doshas — Vata, Pitta, and Kapha — using traditional Ayurvedic methods such as pulse, tongue, and nail examination.

A strong focus is placed on digestive health, as Ayurveda views the gut as central to healing. Guidance may include reducing the presence of Ama (metabolic waste and accumulated impurities), strengthening digestive fire (Agni), balancing doshas, calming the nervous system, and improving energy and overall wellbeing.

PERSONALISED PROGRAM

All of this information is brought together to create a personalised and practical treatment plan designed to support your health goals and address underlying imbalances. Recommendations may include tailored dietary and lifestyle guidance, herbal supplements, and therapeutic Ayurvedic treatments suited to your constitution and health needs.

You will receive clear action points and supportive guidance that can be integrated gradually and realistically into daily life. The guidance provided is intended to support progress over the following 4-6 weeks, while also helping to establish sustainable habits and rituals that can support long-term wellbeing. Recommendations are adjusted and refined as the body responds and priorities shift over time.

IN SUMMARY

Your Ayurvedic consultation and the treatment that follows will include

  • Assessment of constitution (Prakruti) and current state of imbalance (Vikruti

  • Evaluation of digestion (Agni) and signs of Ama (metabolic impurities and toxins).

  • Review of diet, lifestyle, sleep, and daily routines

  • Pulse and tongue assessment

  • Identification of factors and root causes contributing to imbalance

  • Personalised recommendations and treatment planning

Follow-up sessions are recommended every 4 weeks to monitor progress and further tailor the diet and lifestyle programme. Further advice is given on treatments, herbs, diet and lifestyle changes.

WHAT CAN AYURVEDA HELP WITH?

  • Stress and fatigue

  • Compromised immune system

  • Gastro-intestinal problems (IBS, Crohns, constipation, indigestion, anorexia, acid reflux, leaky gut, SIBO etc.

  • Musculoskeletal disorders (aches and pains, arthritis, osteoporosis, spine and disc issues, sciatica, fibromyalgia etc)

  • Hormonal imbalances (thyroid regulation, menstrual disorders, infertility)

  • Insomnia and disturbed sleep

  • Skin conditions

  • Respiratory conditions

  • Headaches/migraines

  • Pregnancy and postpartum care

  • Detoxification and rejuvenation

  • Weight management

  • Increasing energy

  • Clear focussed mind

  • Emotional/spiritual wellbeing & counselling

Four Pillars of Ayurvedic Healing

Your personalised plan combines four core pillars of Ayurveda that support healing, restore balance, and promote long-term wellbeing. While each pillar is beneficial on its own, together they create a deeper and more lasting effect.

  • AAHARA

    FOOD AS MEDICINE


    Food is considered medicine in Ayurveda, and how you eat is just as important as what you eat. Consistent dietary changes can have a meaningful impact on long-term wellbeing. Your personalised plan will include tailored diet and nutrition guidance to support digestion, reduce toxins, and balance your doshas.

  • AUSHADHI

    AYURVEDIC HERBS

    Ayurvedic herbs are selected based on an individual’s constitution and current imbalances. Your personalised plan may included herbs to support digestion, reduce toxic buildup, nervous system regulation, immunity, energy, and tissue repair. When used appropriately, herbal support can become a valuable part of long-term wellbeing.

  • DINACHARYA

    LIFESTYLE PRACTICES

    Ayurvedic Lifestyle practices focus on establishing a consistent rhythm of morning, daytime, and evening self-care rituals designed to regulate your body clock, and align your physical and mental health with nature's cycles. Your personalised plan may include daily routines and rituals to calm the nervous system, regulate energy, and deepen your connection to self.

  • CHIKITSA

    AYURVEDIC THERAPIES

    Ayurvedic therapies are used to help loosen and mobilise accumulated toxins (ama) that cause imbalance and disease. They support the body by pacifying aggravated doshas, cleansing the channels of accumulated ama, and rejuvenating the body. Your plan may include appropriate Ayurvedic therapies to enhance your healing journey.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • No treatment system can guarantee results, as every individual and condition responds differently. While many clients experience significant improvements, outcomes will vary depending on the individual, the nature of the condition, and consistency with the treatment process

  • How quickly the body responds to Ayurvedic treatment can depend on multiple factors such as disease progression, disease chronicity, case complexity, and client commitment. Most people begin noticing beneficial changes within weeks. More chronic or deeply rooted conditions may require longer-term support, patience, and consistency.

  • Virtual consultations are held via Zoom for clients who are unable to travel to the clinic.

  • Ayurvedic supplements are made from natural medicinal herbs and, when prescribed appropriately, can play a valuable role in long-term wellbeing. Ayurvedic herbs act as supportive catalysts in the healing journey. They support the body’s healing processes by improving digestion, calming the nervous system, reducing Ama (toxins), and helping restore balance and optimal functioning. Ayurvedic supplements should always be taken under the guidance of a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner, as self-medication is not advised.

  • No. Being vegetarian is a personal choice. Ayurveda does not require everyone to follow a vegetarian diet. In fact, Ayurvedic medicine teaches the therapeutic use of meat in certain conditions. For example, in cases of severe debility, weakness, or malnutrition, meat soups may be prescribed to help rebuild strength and nourish the body.

    Some clients may be advised to avoid meat temporarily to support healing, while others may simply be encouraged to replace heavier meats with lighter, easier-to-digest options depending on their condition and digestive capacity.

  • If you don't have any symptoms but are curious about using Ayurveda as a preventative medicine and way of living, then you can absolutely do that too. Understanding yourself on a deeper level, knowing how to prevent any future illnesses that may run in the family by making changes now is the best way to start. Prevention is better than cure.

  • The World Health Organisation (WHO) recognises Ayurveda as an effective system of medicine. 

CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

  • LAIMA MERTENA

    Ayurveda has changed my life, and I feel so lucky to have met Akanksha. I had been dealing with lower back pain, sciatica, and joint pain for years, and it was starting to affect my daily life. After 6 months, my back has improved so much and most days I wake up pain-free. My hip and knee pain have completely gone.

    I’ve learned so much about my body through this process and would highly recommend Akanksha to anyone.

  • NICOLA COOPER

    After feeling let down by my GP and struggling with GERD and a range of related symptoms, I decided to seek a more holistic approach. Akanksha made me feel at ease straight away and helped me understand what was really going on in my body. Everything she explained made sense.

    Following her advice, I am now symptom-free and have a healthy 6-week-old baby boy. I’m so grateful I found her.

  • DAWN METCALFE

    I went to see Akanksha as I was suffering with abdominal pain, bloating and constipation. I had a few consultations and a full health assessment. I had an extensive plan which included dietary changes, lifestyle and supplements. She explained everything well and was always available for any queries. I'm now 6 months down the line and I've never felt better.

    My symptoms have improved dramatically and I am incorporating the changes moving forward.
    I would definitely recommend her, what a difference she has made.

  • TAMSIN CRIMMENS

    Akanksha has helped me heal my digestive and skin issues by getting to the root cause. I've gained so much knowledge about my health that will serve me for life. Following her advice has completely cleared up the Eczema on my face and body, helped me have stronger digestion, and restored my health in the postpartum period.

    I highly recommend her services to anyone experiencing health issues who want a holistic solution that doesn't just treat the symptoms.

  • SHEILA WHITMORE

    Before my Ayurveda sessions, I had been struggling with Diverticulitis, severe Irritable Bowel Syndrome, and a Hiatus Hernia, which caused acid reflux, abdominal pain, and unpredictable flare-ups. It got to the point where I felt nervous about going out. Nothing prescribed by my GP helped long-term, so I decided to try Ayurveda with Akanksha. Through her guidance, I began to understand what worked for my body and what didn’t.

    I’m now symptom-free and I’m so grateful for the support and the difference it has made.

  • MARET MITCHELL

    I approached Akanksha with a specific goal to better manage my autoimmune condition (Hashimoto’s). With Akanksha’s guidance and herbal medications, I have reversed the main issues I was experiencing; fatigue, slow weight gain, and low mood. I have learned what foods are beneficial to my body type and what foods trigger my condition. Akanksha has given me the confidence to take control of my health from within.

    I will be eternally grateful to her for her support and guidance in making positive changes to benefit, not only my health condition but my wellbeing in general. Thank you.

Health is not something to build from scratch, but something to return to.

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