How does Ayurveda view imbalance/dis-ease?

Ayurveda offers a totally different paradigm of looking at health and dis-ease.  Simply put, each one of us is born with a certain ratio of the 3 different “doshas” which makes up our constitution (or prakruti) as a whole. These doshas are vata (the air element), pitta (fire and water elements) and kapha (earth and water elements).  Everything from the time of day, time of year, time of our life, the food we eat and everything around us contain these doshas as well.  We are susceptible to certain diseases based on what our constitution is and we can help manage them by paying careful attention to our routines, diet and lifestyle.  Sometimes herbs and other therapies are used as well. The goal of ayurveda is to bring us back from our vikruti (disturbed doshas or current constitution) to our prakruti (our natural constitution).

Is Ayurveda for everybody? How do I know if it’s right for me?

When you meet with Tiffany for the first time, expect to meet with her for 2-3 hours to complete the intake.  You will discuss your intake papers and go through in detail your history including medical, family, review of systems, medications etc.  Tiffany may also take your pulse (if in person), inquire about height, weight, pain and also ask to see your tongue for further information.  At the end of your session, you will have a detailed list of things you can do to help you feel your best.  This may include but is not limited to dietary changes, daily routine suggestions, yoga or meditation practices, pranayama (breath techniques), herbal remedies and more.  A large part of this first session is also education about Ayurveda and its practices.  Typical follow up sessions are about 1 hour and suggested to do a few monthly follow ups to begin with and then a plan will be created for future follow ups.

The initial consult package is for 3 months with a total of 5-6 hours of 1:1 time and is priced at $497. Follow up visits after that will be scheduled on a case by case basis.