AAPNA

www.aapna.org
Phone: 484.347.6110

Testimonials
“It is important that professional Ayurvedic organizations exist, with an international view, with
firm connections with Ayurvedic groups in India, as well as sensitivity to the unique health needs
and cultural forms existing in every country. AAPNA can function as a key global Ayurvedic
organization. Its international ties, its willingness to work with a diversity of groups, its
professional standards, and its dialogue with integrative medicine are of great value for such
future work. Ayurveda needs a powerful Sangha or community of a global nature. AAPNA can
be an important part of that manifestation. I am happy to be associated with AAPNA”.

- Dr. David Frawley, International Vedic Scholar, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA

“I'm grateful that your organization is offering this wonderful information at an affordable
price, particularly since I have been unable to attend any of the national conferences for nearly
three years”.

– Kris Ambrosich, Colorado, USA

“Quite a professional presentation, showing the true spirit of Ayurveda and the Professional
minds and forces behind this modern transition. Great job”.

– Dr. Zide Mooni, Founder & President, Ayurveda Miami, Florida, USA

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“I am really happy to note that AAPNA is propagating Ayurveda in USA amongst Ayurvedic
Physicians and common people in all the States of USA by organizing various conferences and
spreading the message through Satellite communications. AAPNA has set up dialogue with its
Global partners, that will help to spread Ayurveda Globally. I am happy to be associated with
AAPNA”.

– Professor. Dr. Subhash Ranade, Ph. D (Ayurveda), Chairman, International Academy of

Ayurveda, Poona, India

"I am very proud and honored to be associated with AAPNA. It is a great resource for the
ayurvedic community worldwide. Its focus on ayurvedic education, practice, therapies and
research is bridging the gap between east and west. AAPNA can provide guidance and support
for ayurvedic students, teachers & practitioners, which will globally establish ayurveda as a true
natural medicine."

– Dr. Suhas Kshirsagar BAMS, MD (Ayu. India), Director, Ayurvedic Healing, World
Renowned Ayurvedic Scholar, Researcher and Educator, California, USA

“AAPNA started as a discussion group of ayurvedic professionals in 2003 has now grown into
an international organization uniting and integrating the ayurvedic as well as conventional
health professionals, academic institutes & corporations. Today AAPNA is propagating and
working toward legitimizing Ayurveda as a complete health care system. Despite the widespread
acknowledgment, the US administration has not yet passed a national law concerning regulation
of ayurvedic clinical practice. Consequently, there is no official regulation for the education
programs and practice of ayurveda. This creates public confusion, since there is no
standardization of the training of ayurvedic professionals, nor regulation of the import and sale
of ayurvedic supplements. AAPNA can be and should be an important forum for this cause, and I
am sure AAPNA will work hard to create an international network of excellence in research,
education, training and clinical practice”.

– Dr. (Ayur) Mukesh D Jain, International Clinical Director AAPNA & The Ayush Samiti,
Chhattisgarh, India

“Bob and I both loved being on your call last night. We so appreciated the honest questions and
the willingness to discuss the answers. I loved your energy and enthusiasm and learned a lot too.
We feel privileged to be your associates and very much want to stay in close touch with you and
your wife. Thank you for a wonderfully inspiring evening panel”.

– Melanie and Bob Sachs, Founders, Diamond Way Ayurveda, CA, USA

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“It gives me immense pleasure to see the ancient wisdom of ayurveda being embraced in modern
society, communication, knowledge and research through AAPNA and its active role all around
the globe. It is needed for this hour, where anything is made readily available in less time, and
can be experienced by more. I wish AAPNA great success and prosperity in integrating the
conventional and the ancient to promote universal good health and longevity”.

– Dr Venkata N. Joshi, BAMS, MD (Ayurveda), PhD. (Ayurveda), London, United Kingdom

"It is my great privilege and honor to be part of an organization like AAPNA. AAPNA is doing a
great job in the service of ayurveda, not only in North America, but all over the world, building
bridges of knowledge across all health professionals who are interested in this ancient, beautiful
science of life and its healing approaches and modalities."

– Dr. Pradip Lineswala, Rochester, MN, USA

“I am really happy to be an International Vaidya Member of AAPNA. Dr. Shekhar has a vision
and a mission for his science that is ayurveda. Very few people believe that they owe a debt to
the science they belong, and he has a faith in his science, which has brought this good person to
this status. I really appreciate Dr. Shekhar’s work, which he is performing in the U.S.A. through
AAPNA. The meaning of AAPNA in the Hindi language is "ours". That is what Dr. Shekhar is
doing in the U.S.A. I personally wish him the best in the present and future. Dr. Shekhar, your
work will prosper in the future, which will help to engrave the name of ayurveda as a medical
science globally. I wish you a healthy life in the future to work for AYURVEDA. Always with you
for the cause of Ayurveda”

– Professor Dr. Vijay Jadhav, Founder & President, Tathagat Ayurved Research Foundation.,
Pune, India.

“After being in full fledged Ayurvedic practice here in the US for 6 years, I am thrilled about the
presence of a strong organization such as AAPNA with highly qualified ayurvedic physicians
and practitioners outside of India. I applaud AAPNA and particularly Dr. Shekhar for his
devotion and unconditional love in bringing ayurveda to the forefront of integrate medicine by
organizing annual conferences, fortnightly educational teleconferences, and more to meet the
needs of the health conscious community globally. It gives me joy to see how AAPNA is working
on bringing the wisdom and knowledge of ayurveda to everyone”.

– Dr. Ram Tamang, BAMS, MH, Co-Founder, Healing Gardens of Ayurveda, California,
USA

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“It is my honor and immense pleasure to be part of AAPNA. AAPNA is not just an organization
for North American ayurvedic professionals, but it is a powerful global platform for ayurvedic
doctors worldwide. AAPNA provides a very rich informative portal for Ayurvedic professionals.
It also schedules informative periodic teleconferences and annual conferences to impart the
latest research updates and facilitate networking and collaboration amongst professionals all
over the world. AAPNA has plans for regulating and licensing ayurveda in North America. This
will be a big leap for ayurveda in North America. I feel proud to be associated with AAPNA.”

– Dr (Vaidya) Ashlesha Raut, BAMS, MD (Ayuveda-India),N.C.(USA), BCIM, Director, Main

Street Yoga and Ayurveda, IL, USA

“AAPNA is a great support and guidance for the entire ayurvedic community. It is easily
accessible through regular conference calls. AAPNA works hard for research, education and
training in ayurveda. I wish for AAPNA to be successful in achieving its goals. I am very proud
to be a part of AAPNA."

– Dr. (Vaidya) Asavari Manvikar, BAMS, MD (Ayurveda), Minneapolis, USA

“AAPNA is doing great a job to make ayurveda extraordinary. We need colleges and universities
in the USA that provide an in-depth education in ayurvedic medicine by providing an
internationally standardized curriculum in ayurvedic medicine, and I strongly believe AAPNA
can provide a soild platform to grow ayurveda in the west. I am proud to be a part of AAPNA.”

– Dr. Anil Singh, BAMS, MD (Ayurveda), PhD (Ayurveda), Oklahoma, USA

“I am very proud to be associated with AAPNA. It has created a support system for practitioners
and students. It has helped us all to network with each other, and the ayurvedic world has come
together. I wish AAPNA great success.”

– Dr. Manisha Kshirsagar, BAMS, DY & A, Esthetician, Ayurvedic Healing, California, USA

“I am very impressed with the level of organization and professionalism exhibited by AAPNA.
The opportunity to receive high quality continuing education through the conference calls and
the high standard of teaching and presenters at the conferences are very welcomed by those of us
dedicated to promoting ayurveda in the US.”

– Patricia Layton, Bhavana Institute for Yoga & Ayurveda, IL, USA

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“I have been privileged to be associated with AAPNA for a very long period of time. It has been
a great journey shaping, building and innovating in this amazing organization that is so open
and which fosters creativity and encourages new ideas. I have great admiration for its founder,
Dr. Shekhar, who has always endeavored for equal success and opportunities for all his fellow
professionals. AAPNA continues to develop and grow under his loving and competent guidance.
Some great milestones have been achieved, but many more are to come. I am hopeful and
confident that ayurveda and its members will flourish and establish new landmark successes in
the US and all across the globe, in the very near future. I see AAPNA as the emerging
international organization that will lead the movement for globalization and standardization of
ayurveda worldwide. So let us all join hands, strengthen personal and professional bonds, and
work and collaborate together towards the growth of AAPNA and ayurveda!”

– Dr. Pratibha Shah, MD (Ayurveda), Ayurvedic expert and consultant, Boston, MA, USA

“AAPNA, since its inception, has carved its niche in the global map among the ayurveda
community through its scientific outlook. It is heading towards its mission, bringing Indian
healing tradition to its ancient glory and contributing to worldwide health concerns. The
association raised visible platforms towards a universal purpose of knowledge dissemination
through international seminars, workshops, and conference calls by dismantling boundaries and
bringing scholars to a common plinth. It is indeed a matter of great pride to be associated with
AAPNA.”

– Dr. Vandana Sandhir, MD (Ayurveda), Ayurvedic Specialist, Reno, NV, USA

"It is a privilege to be part of AAPNA, an organization that is dedicated to competency in

ayurvedic practice, quality education, and the propagation of ayurveda in the US. AAPNA
provides positive motivation and alliances that are always moving us towards light and
knowledge. AAPNA is the organization that has been the most prominent in the push to
propagate ayurveda globally. Under the capable leadership of Dr. Shekhar, the organization is
now in the process of establishing a relationship with AYUSH, the Government of India’s
department for scholarship activity and research. This collaboration will provide great support
for ayurvedic students and practitioners in the US."

– Dr. Jaya Gopal Parla, MD (Ayurveda), Professor, American University of Complimentary

Medicine (AUCM), CA, USA

“AAPNA’s national and international alliances with diverse groups offering several approaches
to integrative and holistic healing make it a powerful organization in providing guidance and
support to ayurvedic students, teachers & practitioners in the USA. It’s my privilege to be
associated with AAPNA as a professional member of the Research Scientific Board.”

– Dr. Rammohan Rao, PhD, Novato, CA, USA

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“Something good and inspiring is always happening through the efforts of AAPNA. Educational
conference calls twice a month bring timely information to my attention and provide a platform
from which to network and find out about different ayurvedic practitioners, learn new skills,
approaches, and perspectives. Access to these calls on a regular basis alone is worth the cost of
membership. Besides these instructive conference calls, there is the yearly conference which
brings together many esteemed doctors and practitioners of ayurveda to share knowledge. There
is always a relevant theme to the yearly conference that applies to the work I do as a
practitioner. The newsletters and website are informative. The energy of the organization and
the focus on connecting people to each other, and empowering and encouraging the
practitioners of ayurveda are most notable qualities of AAPNA. I can easily see AAPNA being
one of the lead, if not the leading organization, to foster growth in ayurvedic medicine in the
Americas in the next several years. AAPNA has a fresh, energetic quality that continually
inspires our growing ayurvedic community."

– Christine Tykeson, Ayurvedic Practitioner, Lompoc, CA, USA

"I take great pride in being a part of AAPNA. Since AAPNA's beginnings in 2003, it has grown
and come to be known as one of the largest organizations to promote ayurveda in the USA. It
empowers and supports ayurvedic vaidyas with educational seminars, conferences, networking
and allows us to be a part of the ayurvedic community. It also acts as a platform to connect with
the ayurvedic community worldwide. I agree we need professional standards to practice
ayurveda, and I fully support AAPNA in making this happen."

– Sujatha Reddy, BAMS, Ayurvedic Practitioner and Mental Health Counselor, Heartland
Wellness, New Albany, OH, USA

“AAPNA has been moving forward strongly and consistently. This year's conference on women's
health addresses the needs of a population who present with special needs due to childbearing,
the aftermath of delivery, and the challenging job of raising a family in a world where women, to
be on equal status with men, are also working stressful jobs outside the home. The gentle
guidance and precepts of ayurveda will go a long way in serving women, and through women,
reaching the whole family -- the conference is a very important one!”

– Genevieve Ryder, Consultant to the Light on Ayurveda Journal, MA, USA

“Since its inception in 2003, AAPNA has played a pivotal role to encourage, enliven and enrich
the spirit of Ayurveda. I am honored and proud to be associated with AAPNA and wish it great
success and prosperity”.

– Dr. Rucha Kelkar, BAMS. MPT, Director and Founder, Ayurbliss - Ayurveda Wellness for
Mind, Body and Spiritual Health, California, USA

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"We are entering a new era where the human spirit consciously experiences it's essence,
bringing a true rebirth to the ancient wisdom of ayurveda and its true purpose, enhancing our
perception and well being, while preserving a harmonious balance between the manifested and
its source. I truly believe that AAPNA is achieving this daily by transmitting ayurveda's wisdom
to the awakening western mind in it's purest form, joining this wave of both spiritual and
scientific revolution happening now through ayurveda. I am delighted to be part of AAPNA.
Thanks for all the support."

– Minister Zuluan Orion DH, BAMS, MD Ayur (India), Founder Arch Angelical Touch and
Spiritual Balance, Weston, FL, USA

"I am so proud to be a part of AAPNA - a growing family of ayurveda practitioners. AAPNA has
been and will continue to be an amazing resource of education. I have attended the first two
AAPNA conferences and several academic free conference calls. I have been with Dr. Shekhar
on a trip to India where I studied and trained in advanced panchakarma therapies. My goal is to
become an ayurvedic doctor (BAMS) someday, and I truly believe AAPNA and its members will
provide all of my educational needs."

– Nancy A. Smith, LMT, Ayurvedic Practitioner, Director, Essence of Self, Ayurveda Spa for
Massage, Yoga and Health, Ringwood, NJ, USA

“It is TIME for the world to be healed with Nature and Nurture, and I am so glad to see that the
world is ready to receive and embrace this ancient art and science of healing – Ayurveda - The
Science of Life! AAPNA is a group of such dedicated professionals who are bringing this
revolution in the west. I am proud to support them, be a part of them, and speak for them! When
I connect with AAPNA, I feel connected to my own roots! I wish all the very best to AAPNA for
this commendable task that it has taken upon itself to be the messenger of God Dhanwantari! I
request everyone to join this revolution and support Mother Earth by doing our part to heal
selves!”

– Dr. Indu Arora, Director, Yogsadhna LLC, Academic Board AAPNA, International Yoga
Teacher Trainer, Senior Contributor, Tathaastu Magazine, MA, USA

“As the founder and director of a new NGO, American Hindu World Service (AHWS), I am
impressed with the content and information provided by AAPNA. In practicing the principles of
Hindu philosophy towards service, ayurveda has a very strong role to play in social welfare and
international development. I am honored to have a partnership created between AAPNA and
AHWS, and look forward to future collaborations.”

– Divya Selvakumar, MPH, Founder & President, American Hindu World Services, Inc.
(AHWS), MD, USA

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“Ayurveda is already gaining popularity globally. But, as with any other profession,
standardization is important in building trust and belief in ayurveda for folks in society, and to
promote practice, education, and research in the field of ayurveda. AAPNA is an organization
which can make it possible with the help of ayurvedic professionals around the world. Through
AAPNA, we can create an awareness among the public and spread the knowledge of ayurveda to
live a healthy life. I really appreciate the hard work of its members, and I wish for AAPNA to be
a huge success!”

– Naina Sudarshan, BAMS, DNYS, Tennessee, USA

“I am honored and proud to be affiliated with an organization whose sole purpose is to spread
the knowledge of ayurveda to humankind, in order to reconnect us with our innate healing
powers, with each other, and with divine Mother Earth. The time to heal ourselves and the world
is NOW !! Namaste.”

– Liliana Galvis, Ayurvedic Practitioner, International Yoga Teacher & founder of LilyPod
Yoga, Montreal, Canada

"I am amazed to see an organization which is trying its best to glorify our ancient wisdom,
ayurveda, and is also connecting ayurvedic professionals all over the world. Thanks to AAPNA
& Dr. Shekhar for bringing all together.”

– Aarti Devani, B.A.M.S., Seattle, WA, USA

"What is needed in contemporary systems of medicine today is the understanding that

consciousness is primordial and that human physiology is an expression of that underlying pure
intelligence. This knowledge is provided by Vedic medicine. AAPNA has as its mission
preserving Vedic medicine in its purity to ensure that it will remain available to practitioners
and patients as well as healthy people seeking longevity and enlightenment. AAPNA deserves,
and needs, your support."

– Jay Glaser, MD. Instructor, University of Massachusetts Medical School. Author of Body
Renewal: The Lost Art of Self-Repair, MA, USA

"The ayurveda community was in need of an organization to pull together practitioners, students
and supporters under one umbrella. AAPNA fulfills this need. AAPNA enables those who
understand the importance of ayurveda in today’s high-pressure society to come together - either
through relevant education or to offer general support. Thank you for allowing me to join a
community of such talented ayurvedic professionals. . . I am truly honored."

– Kristi Subramanian, New Jersey, USA

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“The mission of AAPNA to serve the ayurvedic and yogic communities globally is truly visionary
for all of us who are on the path of the knowledge of life and delving into the nature of the true
Self. AAPNA addresses the universal state of consciousness emerging globally in that we are our
brothers' keepers. How wonderful to see the idealism manifesting into reality. I am truly honored
and privileged to be a part of the dream of Dr. Shekhar and AAPNA. May we continue to
practice living in harmony with nature, the universe, and the Divine. May we continue to be the
torch for the great mother of holistic health ~ Ayurveda. Swastha”

– Gauri Eleanora Trainor, Founder & President, AKASHA "A Space to Heal," Colts Neck,
New Jersey, USA

“I understand the concern and appreciate the plan regarding registration and regulations for
practicing ayurveda in North America. It is very essential to regulate ayurvedic practices by
issuing licenses to practice for eligible candidates. This may be further regulated periodically
through knowledge updating. Practicing any medical system deals with the intervention with
human subjects and hence, besides theory, practical training is most essential. Individuals with a
non-ayurvedic / non-medical background interested in ayurveda may still play a great role in
community education and research in ayurveda. I compliment AAPNA's efforts in this endeavor”

– Dr. Ashwinikumar Anand Raut, BAMS, MD (Ayurveda), Director, Clinical Research &
Integrative Medicine, Medical Research Centre – Kasturba Health Society, Mumbai, India

"It is my privilege and honor to be a part of AAPNA. AAPNA, an internationally recognized

organization within a short period of time, has every potential to bring recognition and
acceptance of ayurveda into the mainstream. During this paradigm shift in the health care
system, we need organizations like AAPNA to build the future of medicine. AAPNA is spreading
its wings globally, affiliating with other holistic practitioners, organizations acknowledging all
other modalities. As the CFO of AshaJyothi USA, a non-profit organization supporting children
in need, I am honored to collaborate with AAPNA. I appreciate AAPNA for conducting a one-
day integrative medical camp for special needs children in India."

– Richaritha Gundlapalli, MD, FAAP, CFO, Asha Jyothi, IL, USA

“I am extremely satisfied with the way AAPNA is organized and approaches ayurvedic doctors
(vaidyas) everywhere in the world. AAPNA is boosting the morale of all vaidyas in the whole
world, especially upcoming graduates and recently graduated doctors. This organization is
working with a definite agenda towards the future generation of all people interested in
ayurveda. AAPNA's programs are inspiring medical faculties in the US, UK and Europe, and
Asian countries. I wish AAPNA great success in achieving its goals in changing the lifestyles of
people and making the world disease-free -- thanks with regards”

– Dr. Suresh Swarnapuri, BAMS, MD (Ayurveda), Ayurvedic Consultant to Ireland, Croatia,

Ukraine – Settled in Cork City, Ireland

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“With the great mission of bringing together ayurvedic professionals in the USA and all over the
world, AAPNA has set the stage for truly bringing ayurveda to mainstream healthcare. The
systematic, painstaking, persistent, genuine and positive efforts put in by AAPNA are worth
appreciation. I am proud to be associated with AAPNA and I wish our association all the best in
all its future endeavors.”

– Dr. Chetali Samant, BAMS, MD (Ayurveda), Ayurveda Specialist, San Francisco, CA, USA

“I am honored to be associated with AAPNA. I truly appreciate AAPNA’s work in promoting

ayurvedic medicine globally, especially via their annual conference & bi-monthly
teleconferences. These are great ways to educate those within and outside our profession. I
commend Dr. Shekhar and the other board members for their magnificent work in promoting this
science. AAPNA serves as an excellent support system for both practitioners and students.”

– Anupama Kizhakkeveettil, BAMS, MAOM, Assistant Professor, Southern California

University of Health Sciences, CA, USA

“Since 2003, I have had whispers about AAPNA's existence. They grew louder and were
confirmed when I talked with AAPNA's founder and director, Dr. Shekhar Annambhotla. From
that moment onwards, I always felt that AAPNA is an association that understands vaidyas,
ayurvedic professionals, students, researchers, believers, seekers and all ayurveda lovers. I
believe AAPNA will be the voice of ayurvedic science and profession not only in North America,
but all over the world. I am very proud to be a part of AAPNA's vision to bring that ultimate
golden time to ayurveda science and its profession through a mission of establishing regulation
and licensing of ayurveda in USA. Bestowing 32 awards annually, free academic conference
twice a month, a network of alliances with national and international organizations, annual
international conferences on ayurveda, professional liability insurance for ayurvedic
practitioners, online articles and research papers, and charitable services are the golden
nuggets that AAPNA offers for all AAPNA members that will serve all ayurveda professionals in
their ayurvedic journey. I am very blessed, delighted, charmed and honored to be in AAPNA as a
professional member, a member of the academic board, and speaker. I always like to be a fan
and flame for AAPNA. If you have also had whispers about AAPNA's existence, I would say don't
delay; join AAPNA today for your benefit. Cheers to AAPNA's success.”

– Dhanadha Kulkarni, BAMS, Director, Sohum Ayurveda Yoga Wellness Center, Sunnyvale,
CA, USA

"AAPNA is the RIGHT IDEA at the RIGHT TIME in the RIGHT PLACE!!! It is connecting
ayurveda supporters, students and professionals in the US and abroad to share ideas, to learn,
and to network professionally. It has an important role in shaping the future of ayurvedic
education and practice in the US. Let us ALL whole-heartedly support AAPNA in spreading the
wisdom and healing of ayurveda."

– Dr. Vivek Shanbhag, BAMS, MD(Ayu), ND(USA) Ayurvedic & Naturopathic Professor,
Physician, Researcher & Author, Goa, India

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“I am proud to be affiliated with AAPNA from last year. Ayurvedic doctors need an organization
like AAPNA; it connects the ayurvedic community worldwide. I feel very comfortable because I
have this ayurvedic organization to support us and encourage us as ayurvedic professionals.”

– Pundary Aryal, BAMS, New York, NY, USA

"I am proud to be associated with an organization like AAPNA. In addition to supporting

ayurvedic professionals by CME and other support services, AAPNA has also taken the task to
open a dialogue with practitioners of integrative medicine. The future of medicine will be a
global system of medicine where all systems of medicine are integrated in a seamless manner to
provide the best healing opportunity for a patient. Medical practitioners need open minds to
accept the best practices in each system. I would support ayurveda to form the basis of such a
system. AAPNA's vision with the leadership of Dr. Shekhar and others will form a platform to
standardize ayurvedic education and licensing in United States”.

– Vijay Jain, MD, Medical Director, Amrit Yoga Institute, Salts Spring, FL, USA

“I am glad to see that AAPNA is really doing great by promoting ayurveda in the USA as well as
in other parts of the world. I work as a research scientist at New York University and am not
currently practicing ayurveda in the US, but my primary research interest is ayurveda. Recently,
I accomplished a research project on ayurvedic clinical trials. This accomplishment gives me
immense pleasure, and I feel proud by making this small contribution towards my own
profession. I congratulate AAPNA for organizing ayurvedic conferences and creating this
platform to share and enhance our knowledge and skills.”

– Bhupinder S. Brar, BAMS, MS, Jr. Research Scientist, New York University, New York,
USA

“I am honored and proud to be affiliated with AAPNA, whose main purpose is to spread the
knowledge of ayurveda and connect ayurvedic doctors all over the world. Unity and optimism
are very important for ayurveda. Thanks to Dr. Shekhar and AAPNA for promoting ayurveda
and uniting ayurvedic professionals. Always with you and AAPNA for the cause of ayurveda.
Many thanks."

- Dr. Kanu Patel. B.S.A.M. (India) M.I.R.H.H.P.(U.K); President, Ayurveda and Alternative
Self Help Group (U.K.); Vice President, British Ayurvedic Practitioners, U.K. (BAAAP.);
Director, Ayurvedic Herbal Clinic, UK

"I am honored and proud to be associated with an organization like AAPNA. Ayurvedic doctors
need AAPNA because it connects ayurvedic doctors all over the world. I sincerely commend Dr.
Shekhar and the other board members for their amazing work in promoting ayurveda globally.
Let us all work together in spreading the magnificent science of ayurveda."

- Dr. Divya Anand, BAMS, Ayurveda Wellness Consultant, Milpitas, CA, USA

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"AAPNA -- the name itself gives a feeling of belonging. It imparts a great sense of our own
sangha shakti, and I feel empowered to be associated with this organization. All the best to a
great team for globalization of ayurveda."

- Nitin Shah, M.D.-Ayurveda, Toronto, Canada.

“It is our duty (dharma) to make this most comprehensive natural health care system available
for the health and longevity of the entire mankind. A professional organization like AAPNA with
a global outlook can play a key role in ensuring high standards of education and delivery of
ayurveda across the globe. I am proud and honored to be a part of AAPNA. Let us join together
under this umbrella for the recognition and growth of ayurveda as a mainstream health care
system. I congratulate Dr. Shekhar for all his efforts in bringing AAPNA to this level. We are in
this together.”

- Dr. Jayarajan, BAMS, Academy Director, Kerala Ayurveda (USA)

“I am very happy to be a part of AAPNA and would like to congratulate all the people engaged
in this positive work. As ayurveda gains popularity globally, it is important that we ayurvedic
professionals maintain the highest standards in our practice, products and teaching. I am glad
AAPNA has taken the responsibility to spearhead efforts at standardization. It is a great platform
for ayurvedic professionals for sharing their knowledge and discussing problems. It is important
for the growth of ayurveda. Keep up the good work. Jai Dhanwantari.”

- Dr. Partap Chauhan, Ayurvedacharya, BAMS, Director, JIVA Ayurveda (INDIA)

"AAPNA is our APNA GHAR (Own Home) for all of us who are connected with the science of
life, ayurveda. It is the home of all such knowledge which can protect mankind from all problems
regarding the health. Swathasya Swatya Rakshana means to maintain the equilibrium of bodily
functions, to have the status of health and, thereby to enhance the longevity of life. That is the
aim of this eternal science, as is the remediation of the various ailments that human beings face.
AAPNA is the source of the spring of ayurveda in North America and is sprinkling the nectar of
ayurveda on those who are in search of holistic health solutions".

- Dr. Sirpurkar Dattatraya Rao M.D.-Ayurveda, Ph.D-Ayurveda, Pune University, India

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