Are you ready for an individualized approach to wellness?
Why Ayurveda?
Ayurveda, 'The Science of Life', is an ancient system of healing from India. This holistic system looks at how the five elements manifest uniquely in each individual and addresses imbalances based on your unique constitution.
The result? A modality that 'sees' you as a person, and not as your symptoms or disease. This is not a one-size fits all approach.
How we approach clinical Ayurveda
Our clinically trained Ayurvedic practitioners work with clients in four areas: food practices, lifestyle practices, Yoga, and herbal supports. This multi-pronged approach is truly holistic and addresses physical, energetic, and mental wellness. Your health concerns and goals are the guiding principle for this work. You and your practitioner will work together as partners to cultivate the practices that will enable you to feel HOW YOU WANT TO FEEL.
Ayurveda is a profound way to address a variety of health issues.
Do you want to…
Improve your energy, digestion, elimination, and sleep?
Re-envision your current lifestyle?
Compliment other healing modalities?
Support a time-of-life change like peri/menopause?
Provide holistic support for illness and disease?
Bring more vibrancy to your life?
This ancient science is a deep well of practical tools to empower YOU to create the health you’ve always wanted.
Ayurveda is a holistic approach to wellness that addresses the individual.
What makes for a successful Ayurveda client?
There are some common factors that we see for our clients that experience the most success in our clinical Ayurveda work.
Curious and open to changes in food, lifestyle, and wellness practices.
Believe that healing and improvement in their condition is possible.
Dedicate resources, including time and energy, to their wellness.
Engage the wraparound supports that we offer at the AWC including Yoga, cooking classes, body therapies, and seasonal cleanses.
Commit to keeping their regularly scheduled appointments.
“Health is balanced constitution, digestion, tissues, wastes, and bodily actions along with mind, soul, and senses that are blissful. ”
What does an Ayurvedic Consultation look like?
At the AWC we offer two levels of one-on-one Ayurvedic work; depending on your goals, budget, timeline, and current needs you can either work with an Ayurvedic Health Counselor or an Ayurvedic Practitioner.
Ayurvedic Health Counselor: Professionals versed and educated to serve in the area of prevention and health promotion with a focus on diet and lifestyle. These consultations are conducted virtually via Zoom. Kristin is currently taking new clients, and works under the mentorship of Kara Aubin.
Ayurvedic Practitioner: Professionals with full clinical training in disease pathology, as seen through the Ayurvedic model. They also practice prevention and health promotion through the focus on diet and lifestyle. Kara is taking new clients via her waitlist, and conducts consultations in-person in Kalamazoo or virtually.
Ayurvedic Practitioner Consultations
Your Ayurvedic journey begins with an Initial Consultation Package. This two appointment package consists of:
Kara Aubin | CAP, ERYT, AYT
Initial Consultation + Pulse Assessment (90 minutes)
Birth Dosha and Current Dosha pulse reading
Initial Consultation Home Protocol
Report of Findings (60 minutes)
Report of Findings Home Protocol
From this pair of sessions, Kara will suggest a course of action and personalized program aligned with your health and wellness goals. She will then see you on a 4 week rotation until you feel you’ve attained your wellness goals.
Ayurvedic Practitioner Consultations may include:
In-depth health history, and constitutional evaluation
Ayurvedic pulse assessment
Report of dosha findings
Lifestyle & diet review and education based on your constitution
Personalized daily routine
Custom herbal formulations
Yoga asana, pranayama, and meditation recommendations
Suggested educational materials
Complete personal treatment protocol
Recommendations of Ayurvedic body therapies
Scheduling
Initial consultations are typically booked 4-8 weeks out.
In-person or virtual consultations are available.
If you are within driving distance it is recommended that your initial consultation take place in person, so that Ayurvedic pulse assessment can be included.
The report of findings appointment should be completed 3-4 weeks after your initial consultation appointment.
Follow-up consultations are typically conducted at 4-week intervals. We find that this interval allows time for your protocol to take effect, as well as keep momentum and accountability moving forward.
The duration of clinical Ayurveda varies depending on the complexities of your particular needs. The average duration of clinical work is 6-12 months.
Ayurvedic Counselor Consultations
Your Ayurvedic journey begins with an Initial Consultation Package. This two appointment package consists of:
Kristin Linde | AHC, RYT
Initial Consultation (75 minutes)
Birth Dosha and Current Dosha assessment
Report of Findings (60 minutes)
Home Protocol
From this pair of sessions, Kristin will suggest a course of action and personalized program aligned with your health and wellness goals. She will then see you on a 4 week rotation until you feel you’ve attained your wellness goals.
Ayurvedic Health Counselor Consultations may include:
In-depth health history, and constitutional evaluation
Report of dosha findings
Lifestyle & diet review and education based on your constitution
Personalized daily routine
Yoga asana, pranayama, and meditation recommendations
Suggested educational materials
Complete personal treatment protocol
Scheduling
Initial consultations are available now.
Virtual consultations are available.
The report of findings appointment should be completed 2 weeks after your initial consultation appointment.
Follow-up consultations are typically conducted at 4 week intervals. We find that this interval allows time for your protocol to take effect, as well as keep momentum and accountability moving forward.
The duration of clinical Ayurveda varies depending on the complexities of your particular needs. The average duration of clinical work is 6-12 months.
Ready to Thrive? Let’s Get Started!
How to Get Started with Kara
Step 1: The first step in the process is a free 15 minute discovery call with Kara. Please email us, by clicking below, to book your discovery call.
Step 2: After your Discovery Call we will secure your spot on the waitlist and provide an anticipated timeline for your appointment.
Step 3: When an appointment becomes available, you’ll be scheduled.
How to Get Started with Kristin
Step 1: The first step in the process is a free 15 minute discovery call with Kristin. You can book online, by clicking below.
Step 2: At your Discovery Call we can book your Initial Consultation and Report of Findings
Step 3: We’ll send you an informational email of next steps to guide you through the process.
Ready for Ayurvedic Support, but not sure Clinical Ayurveda is your next step?
Foundations of Ayurveda: This four week introductory course will introduce you to the foundational Ayurvedic theory that will set the stage for your relationship with this rich science. In addition to theory, with each module you’ll receive home practices to allow you to have an embodied experience of the teachings.
Group Classes: The Ayurvedic Wellness Center offers in-person, livestream, and on-demand classes in Yoga, meditation, yoga nidra, sound therapy, Ayurvedic cooking, and more. You can join us for a class in-person in Kalamazoo, or livestream for anywhere you happen to be.
Ayurvedic Bodywork: We offer Ayurvedic Bodywork Therapies that work on the physical, energetic, and mental bodies to offer profound effects. Modalities such as Therapeutic Massage, Shirodhara, Ayurvedic Acupressure Marma, and external Basti are woven into a personalized session considering your constitution, wellness goals, and wellness challenges.
On-Demand Library: The on-demand library offers a way to practice yoga, meditation, yoga nidra, and more at home, on your own schedule. We offer a variety of ways to access our classes, with accessibility, ease, and convenience in mind. And your first class is free!
*It is our desire that the healing potential of Yoga & Ayurveda be available to anyone interested in doing this work.
Consultations are available on a sliding fee scale and via our Community Care Fund.