Ayurvedic Consultations

Consultations are all with , a fully qualified Ayurvedic Practitioner.

Ayurvedic consultation. A 90 minute, in-depth consultation covering complaints, diet, lifestyle, work, family, mental and emotional well-being and energy levels. This will include tongue and pulse diagnosis and you will leave with detailed diet and lifestyle recommendations and a tailor-made organic herbal prescription if necessary. If required there will also be prescription of a detoxification and/or purification programme. £73.

Ayurvedic consultation on Skype or Telephone. An in-depth consultation as above but duration is 75 minutes (remaining 15 minutes for making up prescription and preparing guidance documents for sending) . £73.

Follow up. A 45 minute follow-up. This helps with implementation of changes, checks to see what is working and what needs tweaking and whether any change in prescription is required. There will often be some coaching at this stage. £40.

Refresher consultation.  A longer 60 minute consultation session for when the gap between appointments has been over a year.  £55.

Coaching sessions. Sometimes, even when we know what we need to do, we find it difficult to implement changes. To help embed learning and keep us on course, regular contact works wonders. This is particularly useful when dealing with weight loss. Usually recommended is a 3 month package of three 30 minute focused telephone or face-to-face sessions. £90 for 3 months.

Single Ayurvedic treatments

These one-off treatments are with or a qualified therapist. They are also performed (with shorter duration) as courses along with other therapies in the purificatory treatment packages.

Full Ayurvedic oil massage & therapeutic heating.  A 50 minute Ayurvedic massage & 10 minutes of svedana (therapeutic heating). Ayurvedic massage has a special massage technique which aids energy flow around the body and uses client-specific therapeutic oils (dependent on ). The body is stimulated, toxins are released and oils are absorbed into the internal tissues. £55.

Weight-loss powder massage & therapeutic heating. A 50 minute cellulite reducing, weight-loss powder massage & 10 minutes svedana (therapeutic heating). This vigourous procedure, unique to Ayurveda, uses medicated powders which add firmness and tone to the skin and outer tissues. £65.

Nasya. Nasya is the nasal instillation of medicinal oil. Includes pre & post-treatment face massage & steam. Nasya is used for ENT diseases such as sinusitis and imbalances of the mind. 45 minutes. £45.

Upanaha.  Upanaha is application of specifically formulated medicinal herbs to a part of the body (commonly knee or elbow) to help with pain and/or swelling.  30 mins.  £30.

Various other treatments such as kati basti, janu basti, and lepa/upanaha treatments are available.

Ayurvedic Purificatory Treatment Packages

When there are great excesses of doshas in the body, purificatory treatments are required to expel the doshas. These treatments vary in duration and intensity but all have the effect of detoxification and restoring the body and mind to balance*.

All these packages are led by and may also involve a therapist. Some can be done on an out-patient basis and some will need to be carried out in the patient’s home. These will be only be recommended and carried out after a full consultation and will be adapted to suit the individual. Some indicative constituents are shown below.

Therapeutic Purging Package: This consists of pre-purifying herbs, internal snehana (oleation), a course of 3 massage & therapeutic heating treatments, the therapeutic purge treatment itself, post-purification regime and herbs. Therapeutic purging helps with a huge array of diseases, especially those of pitta such as skin diseases and digestive disorders and is excellent for blood purification.

Nasya Package: Nasya is the nasal instillation of medicinal oil. The package comprises 5 daily purifying nasya treatments on consecutive days, with pre & post-treatment face massage & steam. Nasya is used for ENT diseases such as sinusitis and imbalances of the mind.

Strengthening Enema Package: This is 7 medicated oil enemas performed over 7 days, including local massage and heat. The enemas are specifically for vata diseases, such as back pain, joint pain, debility and nervous system disorders.

Purifying Enema Package: 8 medicated decoction enemas over 5 or 8 days, with local massage and heat. These are very helpful in diseases of vata with blockages, for example pain, stiffness and reproductive disorders.

*CAP (maintainers of UK Advertising Codes) state that all alternative therapy practitioners offering significant or invasive treatments should encourage consumers to take independent medical advice and before committing themselves to the treatment. I am doing this now. It’s not bad advice.

Other Ayurvedic Treatment Packages

Weight-loss Package: 5 weight-loss powder massages with therapeutic heat treatment alongside a detoxification diet and herbs. This may sometimes be combined with the therapeutic purge package.

Eye Health Package: 5 daily eye treatments, including herbal decoction washing and ghee-bath strengthening treatment. Ideal for dry eyes, imperfect sight and degenerative eye problems.

Remedies & Products

1 month course of Ayurvedic herbal powders (Pukka herbs – high quality, potent, organic, sustainably farmed), £14. Guggulu based prescription (weight loss, arthritis, high cholesterol), £20. Occasionally, two separate powders may be needed.

Cold-pressed organic Castor Oil (Pukka). 250ml. £8.95.

Workshops

Kate Siraj runs workshops on Ayurveda to various audiences.  A trained coach with facilitation and teaching experience, Kate offers interactive and inspiring talks and workshops on different Ayurvedic topics.  Workshops are tailor-made to suit your needs.  POA.

Payment options

The Ayurveda Practice accepts cash, cheque or bank-transfer. You can also send money via  or (mobile payment available through your smart phone banking app).

A gentle reminder: Please let me know at least 24 hours in advance if you are unable to make your appointment.  A 50% charge will be made if you cancel your appointment without notice.