Our Team of Ayurvedic Experts
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Chief Ayurveda Physician
Dr. Shweta Rao
Dr. (Vaidya) Shweta Rao is a qualified Ayurveda Practitioner from India, with more than 8 years experience consulting in the field of Ayurveda. She graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Ayurvedic medicine and surgery from one of the renowned colleges in Mumbai (India). She is also a certified yoga instructor from Yoga Vidya Dhaam Nasik (India).
She believes that a proper blend of Ayurveda lifestyle, diet and yoga is essential for a healthy body, mind and soul and for establishing harmony amongst them. Dr. Shweta, also believes that one cannot control the extrinsic factors which affect our health but one can always make the intrinsic system strong enough with the help of Ayurveda.
Her interests include management of chronic health ailments, issues related to women’s health, children’s health and lifestyle disorders which can all be managed with Ayurveda and Yoga.
Ayurvedic Doctor
Dr. Kiran Kaushik
Dr. Kiran is an experienced Ayurveda Physician with several years’ experience in treating dis-ease and supporting clients to achieve lasting wellbeing. She has a special interest in treating inflammatory diseases and infections through Ayurveda, as well as treating clients with IBS and skin problems.
Having graduated from her medical studies at Dhanwantari Ayurveda College and Hospital in Ujjain, India, Dr. Kiran has practiced Ayurvedic medicine extensively in India before moving to Australia in 2019. Her self-proclaimed passion is in educating clients towards wellbeing and longevity through the adoption of correct nutrition and eating habits. Dr. Kiran is an active advocate and educator of Ayurveda herbal medicines and enjoys conducting seminars and workshops that share knowledge about dis-eases, their causes and precautions, as well as practical strategies that support clients to make informed choices towards achieving a state of wellbeing.
Ayurveda Therapist
Gabriela Carvalho
The idea of becoming a Remedial Massage Therapist started taking shape back in 2015 when Gabriela was studying to become a Yoga instructor. During the training she was introduced to the philosophy of Ayurveda, and the knowledge she’s developed with that course inspired her ongoing interest for Natural Health. This took her to her first Massage course. Here in Australia, Gabriela has completed a Diploma of Remedial Massage and has been working in the area since her graduation.
Massage Therapy is one of the most commonly used forms of Holistic Medicine. This means that, as a practitioner, Gabriela takes into consideration all aspects of each person (e.g. Physical, Mental and Emotional), treating the root of the problem, and not just the symptom. For that reason, she likes to use an intuitive approach to her treatments, incorporating a variety of practices and techniques to help clients to achieve better health.
She believes in the healing benefits of Holistic Medicine. Living this modern way of life causes many to develop issues such as stress and anxiety, that turn into physical imbalances. Gabriela usually says that: “the body talks”, and if that we learn how to listen, we can treat it naturally and free from side effects. That’s why she became so passionate about Massage Therapy. It means a lot to Gabriela to help people to feel less pain and improve their quality of life.
Client Services Coordinator
Radhika Shrestha
Meet lovely Radhika, who is here to take care of your every need whilst onsite at the Village.
Having grown up in Nepal, Radhika developed a deep love of nature and respect for living a peaceful life from a very early age. Family means everything to Radhika, and she thanks her parents for the lessons learned and the values instilled in her, throughout her life. Amongst them, to work hard at cultivating all aspects of life, and to serve others. That it’s this spirit of dedication and service that brings the ultimate reward. In other words, making others happy brings inner contentment.
Radhika comes highly qualified, with a Bachelor of Business Administration, and a Masters in Accounting. She originally joined the Equals family to complete her internship, bringing with her great business acumen, in addition to strong personal values.
It is these values that guided her to contribute meaningfully to the day-to-day operations at Ayurveda Village. Like a little “pocket rocket”, you’ll often see Radhika darting in and around all corners of our retreat property, to ensure that everything is just perfect! Here, in this space, Radhika feels peaceful, passionate, and happy. Essentially, at home.
Radhika both lives and works in the Adelaide Hills, appreciating the region for its beautiful natural landscape and fauna, and “purity” in all senses.
Radhika believes that when you are happy, you feel good from the inside out. Remaining connected with loved ones, eating healthy food, staying hydrated, and getting plenty of rest, are her key self-care strategies. She enjoys nature-time, cooking, and surrounding herself with happy people.
Remedial & Ayurvedic Therapist
Saori Ato
Saori is an experienced Remedial Massage Therapist, also qualified Ayurvedic practitioner, and Aromatherapist who moved to Australia from Japan in 2016. She began her journey as a therapist 8 years ago in Melbourne, after working in beauty advice/care for 7 years back in Japan.
Her passion as a remedial massage therapist lies in helping clients improve their range of motion and alleviate muscle soreness through a wide range of techniques, including therapeutic deep tissue massage, trigger point therapy, active release therapy, and muscle energy techniques. Saori works meticulously on every muscle to achieve better effectiveness for her clients.
In addition, Saori promotes holistic deep relaxation treatments by using Remedial therapy or Ayurvedic bodyworks to ease your mind stress from daily life.
By combining her all expertise, she aims to enhance the overall well-being of her clients. She believes that true beauty arises from a healthy body(internally/externally) and mind, and her approach reflects this philosophy.