Meet Our Doctor

Dr Aswathy Y. S.
B.A.M.S., M.D. (Panchakarma), Ph.D. (Ayu)
Chief Ayurveda Consultant & Panchakarma Specialist Through her work, she continues to build scientific bridges between Ayurveda’s foundational doctrines and measurable biomedical parameters. Dr. Aswathy Y. S. is an Ayurveda physician, researcher, and Panchakarma specialist with both Master’s (M.D.) and Doctoral (Ph.D.) degrees in Panchakarma. Renowned for her commitment to evidence-based Ayurveda, she integrates Kerala’s classical Panchakarma heritage with modern biomedical research to design safe, scientific, and personalized treatment protocols that bridge ancient wisdom and contemporary medicine.

Her professional journey embodies the perfect confluence of tradition, compassion, and scientific inquiry — bringing authenticity and credibility to every aspect of clinical care.
A Gold Medalist and First Rank Holder in both B.A.M.S. and M.D. (Panchakarma), Dr. Aswathy’s foundation in Ayurveda was built at the Amrita School of Ayurveda, Amritapuri, under Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University, where she consistently ranked first across professional years. She further honed her clinical expertise through a Certificate Course in Panchakarma Therapy (CCPT) at the National Ayurveda Research Institute for Panchakarma (CCRAS, Ministry of AYUSH), securing first rank.
Her M.D. dissertation — “Effect of Niruha Vasti (medicated enema) on Prevotella species of gut microbiota in Rheumatoid Arthritis patients” — received national recognition and multiple awards for innovation.
Dr. Aswathy Y. S. is an Ayurveda physician, researcher, and Panchakarma specialist with both Master’s (M.D.) and Doctoral (Ph.D.) degrees in Panchakarma. Renowned for her commitment to evidence-based Ayurveda, she integrates Kerala’s classical Panchakarma heritage with modern biomedical research to design safe, scientific, and personalized treatment protocols that bridge ancient wisdom and contemporary medicine.
Her professional journey embodies the perfect confluence of tradition, compassion, and scientific inquiry — bringing authenticity and credibility to every aspect of clinical care.
A Gold Medalist and First Rank Holder in both B.A.M.S. and M.D. (Panchakarma), Dr. Aswathy’s foundation in Ayurveda was built at the Amrita School of Ayurveda, Amritapuri, under Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University, where she consistently ranked first across professional years. She further honed her clinical expertise through a Certificate Course in Panchakarma Therapy (CCPT) at the National Ayurveda Research Institute for Panchakarma (CCRAS, Ministry of AYUSH), securing first rank.
Her M.D. dissertation — “Effect of Niruha Vasti (medicated enema) on Prevotella species of gut microbiota in Rheumatoid Arthritis patients” — received national recognition and multiple awards for innovation.
her Ph.D. (Ayurveda – Panchakarma) tenure at the prestigious All India Institute of Ayurveda, New Delhi, under the University of Delhi, Dr. Aswathy’s doctoral research investigates the“Effect of an Ayurveda treatment algorithm in the management of Rheumatoid Arthritis and its influence on gut microbiota.”
This work represents one of the first systematic efforts in India to correlate Panchakarma interventions with microbiome modulation, providing a scientific bridge between classical detoxification and contemporary biological understanding.

She has since authored and co-authored numerous PubMed and Scopus-indexed papers, including publications in Annals of Ayurvedic Medicine, AYU, Journal of Research in Ayurvedic Sciences, and Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine.
Her co-authored book chapter titled “Panchakarma and Neurocognition” (CRC Press, 2025) and her book “Human Microbiome in Health and Disease – An Ayurveda Perspective” highlight her commitment to integrating traditional wisdom with cutting-edge biomedical research.

⁠ Awards and Recognitions

Dr. Aswathy’s work has been honored with several prestigious recognitions, including:

These accolades reflect her continued excellence in both clinical innovation and research leadership,
marking her as one of the promising young voices in modern Ayurvedic academia.

Clinical Expertise & ⁠Practice Philosophy

At Isha Vista Ayurveda Healthcare, Dr. Aswathy combines Kerala’s traditional Panchakarma heritage with her research-driven approach to create individualized healing pathways.
She emphasizes that true Ayurveda is personalized, not standardized, and each patient’s journey must be designed around their unique constitution and clinical realities.

Her expertise includes:

  • Chronic and autoimmune diseases
  • Musculoskeletal and neurological conditions
  • Lifestyle and metabolic disorders
  • Dermatological disorders
  • Women’s health: pre-conception care and post-natal recovery
  • Corporate wellness: preventive stress management and productivity-based Ayurveda programs

She personally designs, administers, and supervises all therapies — from Abhyanga and Dhara to Basti and Rasayana — ensuring both classical integrity and modern relevance. Each treatment is supported by Ahara–Vihara Paripalana (diet–lifestyle planning), yoga, and mindfulness interventions, promoting sustainable, measurable healing.

⁠Dr. Aswathy’s Publications at a Glance

Her prolific publication record includes topics such as:

A Customized Ayurveda Treatment Protocol in the Management of Asthimajjagata Vata (Avascular necrosis of femoral head)

– Annals of Ayurvedic Medicine AAM, 14(1), 79–88, 

Ayurveda interventions in the management of avascular necrosis of femoral head: A case report

– Journal of Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (Vol 8;4, 2024, Pages 173-178)  

Book Chapter on Panchakarma and Neurocognition Dharmarajan, P., Shaikh, T., Dahiya, A., Aswathy, Y.S., & Yoshitha, C.N. (2025).
Traditional, Complementary, and Integrative Medicine for Neurocognition.
In CRC Press, 1st Edition, pp. 14. 

Effect of a Customized Panchakarma (bio-purificatory) Treatment Plan in a Case of Urethral Stricture with Cystitis: A Case Report

– Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine (Vol 30(11), 2024, Pages 54-59)

Vaidya Saadhana – Customized healing: The concept of personalized Ayurveda treatments

– International Journal of Ayurveda Research (Vol 5;2, 2024, Pages 137-140)

An effective Ayurveda management of Sarvangavata W.S.R. to Guillain–Barre syndrome: A case report

– Journal of Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (Vol 8;3, 2024, Pages 137-142)

Management of Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria Unresponsive to Conventional Treatment Through a Course of Panchakarma Therapies: A Case Report

– Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine (Vol 30;5, 2024,)

Proposal of a Personalized Panchakarma (bio-purificatory) treatment Algorithm for Amavata with special reference to Rheumatoid Arthritis

– Annals of Ayurvedic Medicine (Vol 13(1), 2024, Pages 77-86)

A Review Article on the Role of Ingredients of Kshara Vasti (Medicated Enema) on Gut Microbiota of Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients

– Journal of Natural Remedies (Vol 24;4, 2024, Pages 749-756)

Vaidya Saadhana: Professionalism in health care – Qualities of an ideal physician

– International Journal of Ayurveda Research (Vol 3;1, 2022, Pages 72-74)

Therapeutic influence of some dietary articles on gut microbiota in the pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis (Amavata) – A review

– AYU (Pubmed) (Vol 40;3, 2020, Pages 147-151)

A Review on the Concept of Aging in Ayurveda Literature

– Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine (Scopus, PubMed) (Vol 19;2, 2021, Pages 173-179)

Improving the quality of life of hepatocellular carcinoma through Ayurveda: A case report

– AYU (Pubmed) (Vol 40;Supplementary, 2021, Pages 9-34

Role of Sodhana and Apathyakara Ghrita in the management of Oligospermia (Ksheena Shukra)

– International Ayurveda Medical Journal (Vol 7;6, 2019, Pages 1002-1005)

An Ayurvedic Approach Toward Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder – A Case Study

– International Ayurveda Medical Journal (Vol 5;6, 2018, Pages 500-506)

Research ⁠Philosophy

Dr. Aswathy’s research is guided by a core principle —

“Every ancient truth deserves a modern voice.”

Through her work, she continues to build scientific bridges between Ayurveda’s foundational doctrines and measurable biomedical parameters. Her goal is to position Panchakarma and Rasayana chikitsa as globally relevant, data-driven healing paradigms rooted in India’s timeless wisdom

 

Authentic · Scientific · Personalized Ayurveda

At Isha Vista, Dr. Aswathy embodies the brand’s philosophy —

Authentic in essence, Scientific in method, and Personalized in approach.

 

Words from the ⁠Doctor

“Ayurveda is not a one-size-fits-all system — it’s the art and science of understanding individuality.
I see each patient as a universe of unique patterns, where healing begins the moment awareness awakens.
My goal is to bring the classical wisdom of Ayurveda to life in a way that’s clinically sound, research-backed, and deeply personal.”

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