Welcome to the NCAM Movement!
Unity Amongst Diversity
Our Mission
NCAM's mission is to function as a consortium of aligned Ayurveda organizations supporting each other in promoting authentic Ayurveda, emphasizing competence-based education, accreditation, and credentialing to maximize public awareness, wellbeing & safety.
Supporting Ayurveda at the National Level
National Organizations
These organizations are working to support Ayurveda at the national and global levels
American Association of Ayurvedic Professionals
To unite, educate and empower all Ayurvedic professionals for authentic Ayurvedic practice, teaching and research.
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Global Council for Ayurveda Research
GCAR is a pioneering initiative to promote and establish Ayurveda as an evidence based health science globally.
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International Council for Ayurveda Accreditation
ICAA is a council of international educators creating the gold standard for best practices in Ayurvedic education outside of India.
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Our mission is to Certify and credential Ayurveda practitioners in the United States of America.
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Supporting Ayurveda at the State Level
State Organizations
These organizations are working to support Ayurveda at the state and local levels.
Ayurveda Association of Florida
The Ayurveda Community for Florida, the Southeast US and Puerto Rico.
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Uniting Professionals, Students, Organizations, and Enthusiasts across the state of Ohio.
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Our mission is to support a state-wide community rooted in Ayurveda by providing education, connection, and resources.
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Ayurveda Professionals of Arizona
To promote the successful professional and personal practice of Ayurveda through community education, professional support, and collaboration.
Colorado Ayurvedic Medical Association
COLORAMA's mission is to protect and to promote the interest of Ayurveda in the state of Colorado.
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New Jersey Ayurvedic Association
Bring together professionals, enthusiasts and policy makers to disseminate, organize and establish Ayurveda as a credible science in the Tri-State area.
Texas Ayurveda Professionals Association
TAPAS is a growing movement of Ayurvedic Practitioners, Counselors, students and professionals.
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Supporting Organizations
Canada India Foundation
Since its inception in 2007, Canada India Foundation has taken a leadership role in fostering stronger bilateral relations between Canada and India.
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Canadian Ayurvedic Professionals Association
CAPA's goal is to make Ayurveda Traditional System of Health Care available for everybody in Canada.
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Global Indian Scientists & Technocrats Forum
GIST is a visionary organization that brings together scientists and technocrats from the Indian diaspora from across the world.
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Healing our Earth
Promoting happier, peaceful, healthier and inspired global communities by delivering multi-cultural, online edutainment.
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The aim of the IAA is propagation of Ayurveda, providing Ayurveda education, publication of books on Ayurveda, organizing seminars on topics related to Ayurveda and Yoga and manufacture of genuine Ayurveda medicines.
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Sidha Vetha Multiversity
Sidha Vetha Multiversity is a Non-Profit Corporation dedicated to bridge the gap between the ancient wisdom of the Siddhas from the East and the Western evidence based sciences.
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Board of Directors
Dr. Amit Gumman
BAMS, ND, DAc, Ph.D., MPH, MD (West Indies)Dr. Amit Gumman is an Ayurvedic physician, researcher, educator, and healthcare entrepreneur with more than 30 years of experience in integrative medicine. He is the Founder and Chief Clinician of Harmony Healing Center and CEO of Harmony Nutraceuticals, LLC, where he develops science-based nutraceuticals inspired by Ayurvedic principles.A graduate of the Government Ayurvedic Medical College, Hyderabad, India, Dr. Gumman also holds advanced credentials in Naturopathy, Acupuncture, Public Health, and Medicine, including an MPH from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center and an MD from the University of Health Sciences, Antigua.Through clinical practice, research, education, and professional leadership, Dr. Gumman has been a strong advocate for the integration of Ayurveda into modern healthcare. His work includes research on chronic disease management using Ayurveda, acupuncture, and naturopathic medicine, as well as training healthcare professionals in Ayurvedic Medicine and Acupuncture. A former President of the American Association of Ayurvedic Professionals and current President of the National Consortium of Ayurveda Medicine (NCAM), he continues to promote the scientific validation, professional advancement, and global recognition of Ayurveda.Dr. Shiva Anasseri
AD, LAP, DOM, MAMDr. Shiva Anasseri is an Ayurvedic Doctor, Doctor of Oriental Medicine, Licensed Acupuncture Physician, and Master of Auricular Medicine with more than 25 years of experience in integrative healthcare. Certified by the National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA), she has dedicated her career to advancing Ayurveda through clinical practice, education, and holistic patient care.Combining Ayurveda with acupuncture, herbal medicine, auricular medicine, and other complementary therapies, Dr. Anasseri is known for her patient-centered approach that addresses the root causes of disease and promotes natural healing. She has also served in leadership roles within the integrative medicine community, including as a Board Member of the Acupuncture and Massage College and a long-standing member of the Florida State Oriental Medical Association.Through her extensive training and advocacy, Dr. Anasseri continues to promote the integration of Ayurveda into modern healthcare and to support the growth of Ayurvedic medicine in the United States.Chahna Tailor Gupta
Chahna Tailor Gupta is an Ayurvedic Practitioner and certified Yoga Teacher with a background in occupational therapy and health sciences, specializing in public health. She completed her yoga teacher training at Akshi Yogashala in Rishikesh, India, and Yogi Hari Ashram in Miramar, Florida. She completed her Ayurvedic studies at Sampoorna College of Ayurveda and Vedic Studies, including clinical training in Kannur, Kerala.She is the founder of Namaskar Foundation Corporation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to making yoga, Ayurveda, and wellness education more accessible to the community. In addition to leading the Foundation, Chahna serves as a board member of the Ayurveda Association of Florida and the National Consortium of Ayurvedic Medicine. She also volunteers with nonprofit organizations, including Ekal Vidyalaya and Akshaya Patra.Dr. Vivek Chadha
BAMS, DNYS, DOMTDr. Vivek Chadha is a senior Ayurvedic physician, researcher, and healthcare entrepreneur with over 35 years of clinical experience in integrative medicine. He is the Founder and Director of Ayurcare Ayurveda Wellness and the Ayurveda & Allied Research Council in Canada, as well as the Founder and Director of Ayurherb Inc., a company dedicated to developing regulatory-compliant Ayurvedic formulations.A strong advocate for evidence-based Ayurveda, Dr. Chadha has been instrumental in advancing the standardization, safety, and scientific validation of Ayurvedic therapies. His work focuses on integrating classical Ayurvedic principles and diagnostics with modern clinical assessment, documentation, and outcome-based research.Through his research, education, and international speaking engagements, Dr. Chadha continues to promote the responsible integration of Ayurveda into contemporary healthcare systems, supporting its global recognition and acceptance as a credible and effective medical tradition.
Dr. Anil K. Singh
BAMS, MD (Ayurveda), Ph.D.Dr. Anil K. Singh is an Ayurvedic physician, researcher, and retired Senior Research Scientist with over 40 years of experience in Ayurveda, biomedical research, and integrative health sciences. He earned his B.A.M.S., Diploma in Yoga, M.D. (Ayurveda), and Ph.D. from Banaras Hindu University and served as Medical Officer In-Charge for the Government of Uttar Pradesh from 1988–1993.Since joining the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center (OUHSC) in 1994, Dr. Singh has contributed extensively to biomedical and translational research, with expertise in proteomics, MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry, HPLC, and cell culture technologies. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed scientific publications and has helped bridge traditional Ayurvedic wisdom with modern scientific research.Dr. Singh is particularly recognized for advancing evidence-based Ayurveda through scientific investigation of natural products, disease mechanisms, and integrative approaches to health. His career reflects a commitment to promoting Ayurveda as a credible, research-supported system of medicine while fostering collaboration between traditional and modern healthcare sciences.Dr. Aparna Bapat
Dr. Aparna Bapat is a highly accomplished Ayurveda Practitioner, Educator, and Entrepreneur who has been working in US for 23 years.
She was on NAMA Board for 9 years and is currently the President of AAF (Ayurveda Association of Florida), founding member and Secretary/Treasurer of AAAP (American Association of Ayurvedic Professionals).
Dr. Bapat has been actively involved in Ayurveda education and is on the faculty of several Ayurveda colleges. She is a favorite mentor to numerous students who studied with her and are now successful practitioners and teachers.
With a strong foundation in spirituality, Dr. Bapat has healed thousands of people with her expertise in Pulse reading, herbal formulations, Pancha Karma, nutrition/cooking, and lifestyle guidance using Ayurveda and Yoga principles.
Dr. Bapat lives and practices in Citrus Hills, Florida.
Dr. Bhaswati Bhattacharya
MPH, MD, PhDBhaswati Bhattacharya is a licensed, board-certified physician-scientist and Fulbright Scholar with a focus on the wisdom and science of authentic medicines such as Ayurveda. She serves as Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at Cornell Medical College in New York, founder-director of The DINacharya Institute, and Chief Science & Research Officer of Veda Farms. She has worked in organizations related to Ayurveda for over two decades.
Bhattacharya has degrees in neuroscience from UPenn, pharmacology from Columbia, public health from Harvard, MD from Rush Univ of Chicago, family medicine from Columbia, community medicine from MountSinai-NYU, and a Ph.D. in Ayurveda from Banaras Hindu University, specializing in Rasa Shastra–ancient Indian chemistry, Ayurvedic pharmaceutics, and pharmacology.
She is the author of the national best-seller Everyday Ayurveda, published by Penguin, and her work has been featured in The Discovery Channel documentary, Healers: Journey into Ayurveda.
Vaidya Deepa Bhat
Vaidya Deepa Bhatt is the Founder of Sangeetha Sammohana Pathashala, an institute dedicated to the promotion of Indian Vedic sciences and Indian Classical art forms. Her academic background includes a Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) and a Master’s Degree in Panchakarma (Ayurvedic Medicine) from Rajiv Gandhi University in Bangalore, India, where she had the privilege of studying under the guidance of Padmashree Prof Gurudip Singh. Additionally, Deepa Bhatt is an E-RYT 500 Yoga Teacher with over 15 years of expertise in the realms of Yoga and Ayurveda Science.
Her extensive career also spans more than 14 years as a dedicated teacher of Indian classical Carnatic music. Furthermore, Deepa has taken on significant roles within professional organizations, having served as the Secretary of TAPAS (Texas Association of Ayurveda Professionals) and the Secretary of the American Association of Ayurvedic Professionals from 2021 to 2023. Her contributions extend to the organizational committee for the NCAM Mega Conference in 2023.
Vaidya Deepa Bhat
Dr. Mahadevan Seetharaman
Dr. Mahadevan Seetharaman is a Duke Integrative Healthcare Leader and Founder of Ayurveda Living. As an Ayurveda Diet & Nutrition Consultant and Yoga Teacher, he provides up-to-date Ayurveda/Yoga-related health and wellness information, directory, research, news, and reviews.
Dr. Mahadevan serves on the Boards of the Global Council for Ayurveda Research (GCAR), the American Association of Ayurvedic Professionals (AAAP), the American Academy of Yoga and Meditation (AAYM), and co-founded the Texas Ayurveda Professionals Association (TAPAS).
He was previously the CEO and Managing Director at one of India’s largest integrative research university hospitals – the Institute of Ayurveda & Integrative Medicine (I-AIM). He served as Professor & Dean of the School of Health Sciences during this time.
Since then, he has helped set up an Integrative Healthcare Centre as the COO of Isha Arogya Research Foundation. He currently serves as a Visiting Professor at the Transdisciplinary University (TDU) and volunteers at the Hindu University of America (HUA).
Vaidya Meenakshi Gupta
BAMS, MD(AYU-NIA)Meenakshi Gupta, Founder-Director AyurRoots Ayurveda Wellness®, Co-founder of Ciamor skincare, is an internationally renowned Ayurveda Vaidya. She is a recipient of ‘The Charaka Award,’ the Top 15 Women of the Year award by Top Pick media for 2019, and the Women achiever award in 2021. She has been a trailblazer and an eminent Ambassador of Ayurveda in the West, teaching, practicing, and promoting Ayurveda.
Vd. Pratibha Shah
BAMS, MD (Ayurveda), MPHPratibha Shah, Founder-President Global Council for Ayurveda Research, is an internationally renowned Ayurveda expert. For her pioneering initiatives, she was nominated in the Top 20 Women of the Year, in 2014. Before moving to the US she was working as Chief Medical Officer (AYUSH ministry). In 2019, she was featured in an international documentary on Ayurveda. She is the Founder President of two non-profits and the CEO of My Ayurved LLC.
Dr. Renee Mehrra
DrPHDr. Renee Mehrra who has a doctorate in Public Health is an award-winning prominent broadcast journalist in the tri-state area of New York. She is an unwavering community activist, motivational public speaker, voice-over artist, and influencer with a burning passion for accurate and compelling storytelling, Her signature show- “Renee Mehrra Report” has delivered top-notch quality content to its audience in an informational and entertaining style for several years.
Dr. Renee Mehrra is the President of Reenbow Media LLC, an advertising, broadcasting, and public relations company in the US.
She is an ambassador of Yoga, Ayurveda, and Meditation, and her active engagement in complementary and integrative medicine has helped to create an exponential awareness in the public on health management and disease prevention, especially in minority communities.
She serves on the Board of NCCBAM (National Certification and Credentialing Board for Ayurvedic Medicine) and is a member of AAAP (American Association of Ayurvedic Professionals).Dr. Vivek Shanbhag
ND, MD-Ayurveda, BAMS- California Licensed Naturopathic Doctor with 35 years’ experience as an Ayurveda Doctor, Professor & Best-seller Author
- Founding Dean, School of Ayurveda & Natural Medicine, University of Silicon Andhra, California
- Director, Natural Medicine & Ayurveda – Clinic, Academy & Wellness Spa, California
- Co-Chair, Organizing Committee, NCAM Mega-Conference, 2023
- Founding President, American Association of Ayurvedic Professionals 2021-2022
Yelloji-Rao K. Mirajkar
International Convener, Global Indian Scientists and Technocrats ForumYelloji-Rao Mirajkar, Ph.D., is the founder-director of Aahaar Kranti: Awareness Campaign for Better Nutrition and the International Convenor for the GIST, Global Indian Scientists and Technocrats Forum.
After earning a Ph.D. from the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, in Electrochemical interactions among sulfide minerals, Dr. Mirajkar completed postdoctoral work in physical chemistry at Columbia University, New York. For 24 years, he developed expertise in Research, Development, and Innovation at Colgate-Palmolive for personal care, home care, oral care, pet care, and household products, earning several patents in his area of expertise, interactions among surfactants, polymers, and actives, and fragrances and flavors in formulations and solutions.
He is the former executive director and member of the national leadership of Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh, USA.
Yelloji-Rao K. Mirajkar
International Convener, Global Indian Scientists and Technocrats Forum
