About Us
IIA OFFERS AYURVEDA WITH A HEART
THE IIA TEAM
Joseph Rich, CYT, MCLC
Chairman of the Board
Victor Briere, A.D.
Chief Academic Officer
Joe Rich is a co-founder of the International Institute of Ayurveda. He has been a practitioner and teacher of Kundalini yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan since 1998. Joe is a KRI certified teacher as well as possessing a degree in health care management, a background in counseling emotionally disturbed inner city teens, running group homes for at-risk youths, and working as an epidemiologist for the CDC.
Victor Briere, A.D., is a co-founder of the International Institute of Ayurveda, where he serves as a NAMA-recognized Ayurvedic Doctor and Kundalini Yoga Teacher. Victor is a gifted pulse reader specializing in ayurvedic diagnostic techniques and health counseling. He the author of Pulse Unveiled. He is the primary clinician and the Chief Academic Officer of the Academy.
Jennifer Day, CYT
Chief Financial Officer &
Head of Women's Studies
Jennifer is the head organizer of personal and group retreats focused on yogic and ayurvedic practices. She is a certified yoga instructor, and has been teaching classes since 2015. Jennifer also has extensive experience in business operations & management, and organizes the financial operations for IIA
GUEST FACULTY
Dr. Korde is a lead Ayurvedic Doctor and tenured professor at Gomantak Ayurvedic College and Research Center, Goa’s number one Ayurveda facility approved by National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers.
Dr. Korde treats both bodily and mental diseases from a spiritual foundation and emphasizes that these elements are inextricably interconnected. He is extremely involved in spreading the genuine wisdom of Ayurveda throughout the world and takes it upon himself to convey the authentic message of healing with intensity and purity.
One of his specialties includes sound and music healing. He performs intensive research on the primordial sound of "AUM" and its effects on our entire being.
Neelesh Korde BAMS
Dr. Gaurav Desai....
Gaurav Desai BAMS
Dr. Deepika Desai....
Deepika Desai BAMS
Dr. Sumod Khedekar
Sumod Khedekar BAMS, Pediatrics
Dr. Pratamesh Karpe
Pratamesh Karpe BAMS
Ayurvedic Surgery
Dr. Nandan Lele has a BAMS from Maharashtra University of Health Sciences)has more than 12 years of clinical experience. He has successfully completed the Certificate course of Yoga from a renowned institute: Kaivalyadhama Yoga Institute & Research Centre, Lonavala.
Dr. Nandan Lele is the 3rd generation of Ayurvedic physician in his paternal family while 2nd generation in his maternal family. Since the beginning of his Ayurveda studies he developed special interest in the effectiveness of Panchakarma therapies in prevention and ability to cure chronic illnesses. Under the expert guidance of his father (Dr. Avinash Lele , a world renowned authority in the field of Panchakarma) Dr. Nandan Lele continued to excel in this field.
Nandan Lele, BAMS
Dr. Neetika Saroch...
Neetika Saroch, BAMS, MD (Ayurveda)
Dr. Vikas Saroch...
Vikas Saroch, BAMS, MD (Ayurveda)
Dr. Ankita Shirkande
Ankita Shirkande, BAMS
Dr. Geeta Patki...
Geeta Patki, BAMS, Gynaecology
Dr. Ashwini Malkar...
Ashwini Malkar, BAMS
Dr. Sat Inder Singh....
Sat Inder Singh, BAMS
Dr. Rahul Kumbhar, a dedicated BAMS Ayurveda specialist, focuses profoundly on autism spectrum disorders, bringing extensive experience and expertise in applying ancient Ayurvedic principles for optimal well-being. He completed his doctorate from GOA University and has a background working in a specialized Ayurvedic hospital for special children under the Government of Kerala.
Presently he serves as the Chief Consultant for Autism & other Neurodevelopmental disorders at Urban Ayurved in Mumbai & Gujarat. His specialized focus in Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) encompasses individualized treatment plans, Ayurvedic dietary counseling, herbal medicine prescriptions, mind-body therapies, yoga, Viddhakarma, and advanced panchakarma tailored to ASD disorders.
Dr. Kumbhar's philosophy revolves around a holistic understanding of each patient, addressing not only symptoms but also delving into root causes. He is passionate about empowering individuals with autism to lead fulfilling lives by embracing the profound wisdom of Ayurveda, fostering balance in mind, body, and spirit.
Rahul Kumbhar, BAMS
Autism and Developmental Disorders
Dr. Hebbar is a writer, author, public speaker and passionate practitioner of Ayurveda, elevating the quality of lives with the ambrosia of Ayurveda. He received his BAMS from RGUHS in Bangalore.
Dr. Hebbar reaches over 30,000 people every day through his work with easyayurveda.com and ayurmedinfo.com, which he created for pursuers of Ayurveda outside of the BAMS circles in India. Dr. Hebbar has taken it upon himself to provide high quality, and intensive training to those who wish to pursue careers in Ayurveda outside of India.
Dr. Hebbar has published 18 books in four languages, including English, and continues to produce more each year. He is a perennial teacher of the highest caliber. He is currently located in Mangalore where he teaches and practices Ayurveda daily.