Our Medicine

Ayurveda & naturopathic medicine

Two of the world's most enduring systems of natural healing — brought together, and brought to you online. Here's a closer look at how we think about health, and how we help.

The Science of Life

What is Ayurveda?

Ayurveda is a more than 5,000-year-old system of natural medicine born in India. Its name comes from two Sanskrit words — ayu (life) and veda (knowledge) — the "knowledge of life." At its heart is a simple, profound idea: health is not the absence of illness but a state of balance, and each of us has a unique nature that defines what balance looks like for us.

Rather than a one-size-fits-all rulebook, Ayurveda offers a way to understand your constitution and what keeps you well — through food, daily rhythm, herbs, the seasons, and mindful living. It is preventive and personal, and it has supported the wellbeing of millions of people for thousands of years.

The three doshas

Ayurveda describes three functional energies — Vata (movement), Pitta (transformation) and Kapha (structure). Each of us carries a unique blend, and keeping that blend in balance is the foundation of feeling well.

Your constitution (Prakriti)

Your prakriti is your individual nature — the reason the same food, season or routine affects two people so differently. Understanding it helps us tailor guidance to you rather than to an average.

Digestion (Agni)

Ayurveda places digestion, or agni, at the center of wellbeing. When digestion is strong and steady, the whole system tends to follow — which is why so much of our guidance begins there.

In practice, we draw on time-honored Ayurvedic tools — personalized nutrition, a supportive daily routine (dinacharya), seasonal living (ritucharya), herbs, and practices like yoga and breathwork — all adapted to modern life and delivered through unhurried online consultations.

Modern Natural Medicine

What is naturopathic medicine?

Naturopathic medicine is a distinct system of primary care that blends modern scientific knowledge with traditional, natural approaches to health. Naturopathic doctors are trained to see the whole person and to support the body's own ability to heal. The profession is guided by six time-honored principles.

The healing power of nature

The body has an inherent ability to restore balance. Our role is to support and remove obstacles to that natural process.

Identify & address the cause

Rather than quieting symptoms alone, we look for the underlying root of what's going on and work there.

First, do no harm

We favor gentle, low-risk, natural approaches and always consider the safest path for each patient.

Doctor as teacher

The word "doctor" means teacher. We take time to educate, so you understand your body and feel confident in your choices.

Treat the whole person

Body, mind and lifestyle are connected. We consider the complete picture — physical, mental and emotional.

Prevention first

The best care looks ahead — building daily habits that protect your health long before problems arise.

Better Together

Ancient wisdom, modern medicine

Ayurveda brings a deeply personal map of your nature and the daily habits that keep you in balance. Naturopathic medicine brings a rigorous, root-cause framework and the training of a licensed doctor. Blended, they let us care for the whole of you — with guidance that is both time-honored and grounded in today's science.

Naturopathic Mental Health

Mental health consulting & counseling

The mind and body are not separate. Sleep, digestion, nutrition, hormones, stress and daily rhythm all shape how we feel — and how we feel shapes our physical health in return. Our naturopathic mental health consultations bring this whole-person perspective to emotional wellbeing.

In a calm, unhurried space, we listen closely and work with patients on the everyday foundations of mental wellness — supporting people navigating stress, anxiousness, low mood, burnout, sleep difficulties and life transitions. Our approach is supportive counseling combined with natural, lifestyle-centered care.

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What this can include

  • Supportive, talk-based counseling in a confidential setting
  • A whole-person look at sleep, nutrition, stress and routine
  • Naturopathic and lifestyle approaches for mood and anxiousness
  • Mind-body practices — breathwork, meditation and daily rhythm
  • Gentle accountability and ongoing support between visits
  • Coordination alongside your existing care team when helpful
An important note. Naturopathic mental health counseling supports general emotional wellbeing and is not a substitute for psychiatric care, psychotherapy with a licensed mental-health professional, or emergency services. We do not provide crisis care. If you are in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, please call or text 988 (the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or call 911. In New York, consultations are educational and support general wellbeing; they are not a substitute for licensed medical or mental-health care.
Naturopathic medicine and Ayurveda are not licensed professions in the State of New York, and Ayurveda is not a licensed profession in the United States. Dr. Neha Kaushik Chillara is a licensed naturopathic doctor in Arizona, and Dr. Nidhi Kaushik is a licensed naturopathic doctor in Washington. Consultations provided to New York residents are educational and support general wellbeing; they are not a substitute for licensed medical care and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. All consultations are self-pay; we do not accept insurance. Please continue to see your physician for medical concerns.

Care for body and mind

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