A Time-Tested Path to Balance in Body, Mind, and Spirit
Ayurveda is one of the oldest healing systems in the world, and it looks for the root cause of imbalance instead of only managing symptoms. At Verve Holistic Health in Tustin, CA , our Ayurvedic Practitioner builds a personalized plan of diet, lifestyle, and natural herb recommendations to help you reach your health goals.
Book OnlineWhat Is Ayurveda?
Ayurveda is a traditional, natural system of medicine rooted in India and practiced for more than 5,000 years. The Sanskrit word “ayur” means life and “veda” means science, so Ayurveda literally means “the science of life.” It is much more than a system of medicine. It is a lifestyle that emphasizes health promotion and prevention and also addresses the imbalances often referred to as dis-ease.
Several principles make Ayurveda unique:
- It emphasizes preventive care and finding the root cause of imbalances.
- It takes a holistic approach to health on three levels: physical, mental, and spiritual.
When most people think about health, they think about how they feel physically. Mental and spiritual health are equally important, and when any one of the three is out of balance, we experience dis-ease.
Strengthening the Body, Mind, and Spirit
Ayurveda places great importance on strengthening all three. If the mind is disturbed, the body will be disturbed, and the reverse is also true. Modern science points the same way. Stress can wear down our immune system and burn out our Psycho-Neuro-Endocrino-Immunology (PNEI) axis. Our state of mind and emotions influence the biochemistry of the body, including the secretion of many molecules. Our emotions set the background for conditions that support either health or imbalance. One of the most powerful ways to influence the mind is to follow a good diet and lifestyle, which are the primary components of an Ayurvedic consultation.
The spirit is often forgotten because we cannot see it. It gives us a sense of aliveness that is separate from material happiness. Many of us spend our lives chasing pleasures and satisfying the senses, yet people with plenty of food, comfortable homes, wealth, or fame can still feel discontent. Those who know their purpose in life are often the most content, because spirit is what drives us forward.
As we age, face physical ailments, or go through emotional turbulence, we often realize that relying only on the body and mind for happiness is not sustainable. Our external environment is always changing, and the stress it brings is often handled in ways that backfire over time, such as oversleeping or undersleeping, overeating or undereating, too much TV, alcohol, smoking, or lashing out at others. True happiness comes from being deeply relaxed without wanting anything. When we focus on making our inner space comfortable and center ourselves in our deeper being, we can rise above the stressors of the body and mind.
This can feel overwhelming, but Ayurvedic consultations and follow-up visits give you a support system for achieving balance. Applied Biomagnetic Therapy complements Ayurveda well. It can help reset behavior and mental patterns and jumpstart your wellness goals.
What to Expect During Your Visit
Your initial visit with the Ayurvedic Practitioner takes about 1.5 hours and involves a thorough assessment of your health concern(s). You will receive a detailed plan that includes diet, lifestyle, and natural herb recommendations to achieve your health goals. Follow-up visits are recommended to help drive and support your health and wellness goals.
Ayurvedic Initial Consultation
This 1 hour 30 minute visit is a thorough assessment of your health concern(s). You will be provided with a detailed plan including diet, lifestyle, and natural herb recommendations to achieve your health goals.
Ayurvedic Follow Up Consultation
This 45 minute visit reviews your progress on the Ayurvedic plan so it can be refined and supported along the way.
Meera Patel, MBA, AP, ABT is Verve’s Ayurvedic + Biomagnetism Practitioner.
Meera is a NAMA Board Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner. She obtained her degree at Southern California University of Health Sciences, graduating with the President’s Leadership Award. She is also a certified Applied Biomagnetic Therapy Practitioner in Multi-Dimensional Medicine from the Institute of Biomagnetic Therapy, in addition to certification from Escuela Superior De Biomagnetisimo Medico Isaac Goiz Duran. These along with her experience as a former U.S. Marine, lends to a diverse background and skill set that helps her understand clients in all walks of life. She is very passionate about helping others to seamlessly transition to a healthier lifestyle with sustainable results. Her ambition is to share time-tested health strategies, which she also does through various speaking engagements including top Fortune 100 companies.
Not sure where Ayurveda fits in your care? A naturopathic consultation is another way to start building a plan around your health goals.
Ayurveda FAQs
What is Ayurveda?
Ayurveda is a traditional, natural system of medicine from India that has been practiced for more than 5,000 years. The name means “the science of life.” It focuses on prevention, finding the root cause of imbalances, and supporting the physical, mental, and spiritual sides of health.
What happens during an Ayurvedic initial consultation?
Your first visit lasts about 1.5 hours. Your practitioner thoroughly assesses your health concern(s), then gives you a detailed plan that includes diet, lifestyle, and natural herb recommendations aimed at your health goals.
How long are follow-up visits?
Ayurvedic follow-up consultations are 45 minutes. They check your progress on the plan and help keep you supported as you work toward your wellness goals.
Why does Ayurveda include the mind and spirit as well as the body?
Ayurveda holds that the body, mind, and spirit are connected, and that an imbalance in any one of them can show up as dis-ease. If the mind is disturbed, the body is affected, and the reverse is also true. Modern research on stress and the immune system points in a similar direction.
Who is the Ayurvedic Practitioner at Verve Holistic Health?
Meera Patel, MBA, AP, ABT is our Ayurvedic and Biomagnetism Practitioner. She is NAMA Board Certified and holds her degree from Southern California University of Health Sciences. She is also a certified Applied Biomagnetic Therapy Practitioner.
How does Applied Biomagnetic Therapy work with Ayurveda?
Applied Biomagnetic Therapy complements Ayurveda. It can help reset behavior and mental patterns and jumpstart your wellness goals while your Ayurvedic plan supports your daily habits over the long term.
How do I schedule an Ayurvedic consultation in Tustin?
You can request an appointment online or call Verve Holistic Health at (714) 832-8226. Our office is at 13225 Jamboree Rd in Tustin, CA.
Start Building Your Ayurvedic Plan
Call (714) 832-8226 or request a visit online to begin your Ayurvedic consultation with Verve Holistic Health.