Siddha-Vetha

Our dedicated Faculty

Selva Shunmugam P

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Selva Shunmugam P, BSMS, MD(Siddha), PhD a faculty in Siddha Vetha. He is also the Secretary and Siddha Consultant of Health India Foundation Clinic for Integrated Siddha and Allopathic medicine. He is a founder member and Director of World Siddha Trust. He is also a Research Professor at the World Institute for Scientific Exploration (WISE) at Baltimore. He has contributed more than 15 years in developing Siddha System and has 7 years of research experience in Siddha-Allopathic Integrative medicine. He served in National Institute of Siddha. Dr. Shunmugam is an experienced physician who encountered various clinical conditions in densely populated countries which makes him much experienced. He has presented more than 32 research papers in National and International conferences. Received best paper award for the paper entitled “Neikkuri - One of the Siddha Investigative parameters, Characteristics and case study” presented in International Conference on the role of Indian Systems of Medicine & Homeopathy in the 21st Century held at Chennai. He has also received several awards from organizations such a FeTNA and Washington Tamil Sangam for exploring Siddha System through systematic and scientific approach.

Sundar Balasubramanian

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Dr. Sundar Balasubramanian, Ph.D. is a researcher at the Medical University of South Carolina studying cancer therapeutics, and Yoga. His recent research provides evidence for how Pranayama (Yogic breathing) practices could promote wellbeing in health and disease. Sundar is a member of International Association of Yoga Therapists and the Integral Yoga Teachers Association, and is an IAYT-certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT). He is the Founder/Director of PranaScience Institute, and was a speaker at TEDx Charleston 2015. He has recently published a book titled “PranaScience: Decoding Yoga Breathing”.

Thimmaiah

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Dr. Thimmaiah is an expert in regenerative organic agriculture, agroecology, rural development, traditional knowledge systems. He received his Master’s degree from Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) and PhD in Sustainable Agriculture from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi. Thimmaiah has advised projects in 10 countries and worked with Governments, United Nations, International organizations, Agribusiness corporations, non-governmental organizations, and farmers associations in systems of regenerative agriculture and agribusiness. He advised the National Organic program of the Royal Government of Bhutan for 6 years to transition the Himalayan Kingdom to organic and carbon neutral. He serves in the board of many international organizations notably, Carbon Underground US, Indian Council of Food and Agriculture (ICFA), SAFE Network Indonesia, Demeter US, Uberoi Foundation US, Sustainable Living Coalition US and trustee of The Cows Foundation US. Thimmaiah has published several papers in reputed international journals, written books and presented numerous talks at international conferences/events.

Revathi

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It all started with the love for birds of a little girl gazing out of her window. A girl for whom polio was an enabler to reach great heights, the restriction made way for nature focus. The interest later translated into “eco clubs” in school days and then later running them as a eco club coordinator. She is a PostGraduate from Annamalai University. She always saw the natural connection between nature and science; she wanted to effectively transfer this knowledge to the school kids. From developing bespoke models to bird watching sessions to outdoor classroom sessions, she made sure that the seed of nature sensitivity is planted early. As this approach attracted momentum, many of the educational institutions joined hands with Revathi and the eco-clubs spread to 400 schools, she became part of the environment syllabus framing committee. Then it was SACON (Sálim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History – an autonomous environment research organization under the Ministry of Environment and Forestry, New Delhi) to take note of the developments. In the process, awards and recognition started coming in, the national award for the innovative models built for teaching is a good one to mention. Revathi started getting visibility into high profile projects as she became an associate member with SACON. The next project is a pivotal one for her; she got involved in studying the reasons behind the increasing mortality rate of birds. Seeing her first love, birds, in frozen boxes, she made an oath to get to the depths of it. From there came the seriousness of “bioaccumulation” of farm used chemicals in the metabolism of birds. The next stop in the search for the answer lead to the farms where the pesticides were fed in excess to the farm eco-system. For a person who was in the process of finding answers for the death of birds, death of farmers came in as the next big blow. From there on, it was about farmers and their eco system. Probing into the state of farmers and farming made both her husband and her quit their government jobs and get into finding a permanent fix fulltime. In the first six months of the year 2004, they touched 60,000+ farmers’ lives. 2004 Tsunami was the testing ground for all the efforts put by Revathi and team. Her “100% organic” approach surprised all stakeholders and she and her team recovered the land in record time. This grabbed the attention of the world media. Late President of India Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam and former President of the United States Mr. Bill Clinton visited the recovered area and appreciated the results. With that she got the chance to apply the concepts and techniques in Srilanka and Indonesia. The success in these regions was globally appreciated too. From there she has travelled 2,50,000 km within India, wherever there was a need for help, awareness, education and opportunity to improve biodiversity. She is an active member of OFAI ( Organic Farming Association of India) and is part of various action committees sponsored by UN and other national / international organisations.

Kanchana Kohombange

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Dr. Kanchana Kohombange has been conferred Research doctorate from Viswa Jyotish Vidyapith, (An International Open University) Kolkata India. She has carried out experiments and research in the field of Hand Analysis based on both traditional and scientific aspects. She has also made deep studies of this particular field taking the most essential principles from the subject areas like Physical Anthropology, Sociology, Criminology, Phycology, Medical Science, Philosophy and etc. during these studies she has been able to bring about the deeper affinities between palmistry and above mentioned subject areas. Since last 11 years Dr. Kanchana Kohombange is practicing palmistry and making worldwide experiments efficiently. She entered into a world of practical experiments based on the scientific knowledge and earned global appreciation. The blend of classical knowledge and the experience gained from experiments makes her really confident and effective. Since her childhood she has had a great desire to explore the human hand. Dr. K. Kohombange has gained the privilege to introduce Hand Analysis with a modern perspective through its application in medical science, for the identification of behavioral pattern of the people based on scientific facts. The knowledge she has achieved can be applied in order to understand the nature and the behaviors of humans and their psychological aspects. This knowledge can also be used in the field of criminal investigations, identification purpose, counseling purpose and some of the medical areas. In the field of medicine hand signs may help a physician to confirm a suspect diagnosis. In some cases a study of the skin ridge patterns of the hand and fingers can enable a doctor to become more aware of potential health problems before they actually manifest as physical or mental disease, especially those that are genetic in origin. She can see the healing improvement of the disease through hand. Apart from these if a person has many diseases or having this ailment as hidden disease, then these hand signs are helpful to diagnose it very well. She is also able to teach this subject as a totally traditional subject or semi traditional subject based on scientific principles. Dr. K. Kohombange has lot of experience in academic research presentation and teaching. Presently she is working as a visiting lecturer at different universities and institutes. While completing her academic achievements in Kolkata she understood the reality of the human life along with the vicissitudes of life. She came to know about the contrasting situations of human life which helped her look in to life from a balance point of view. That is the kind of spiritual strength that she acquired in her life during her stay in India. She had the experience with the people who had surpassed human life and achieved divination as well as the people who have the baser atavistic qualities. She has carried out researches in various religions along with cultural and linguistic aspects which have resulted in creating positive outcomes in sociological, genetic situations, medical and human behavioral sciences. So far she has made the studies in the field of medical palmistry, scientific hand analysis, gestures and identification of personality through hand. Under these categories she has published various research papers. These are the first ever research papers published around the world.

Sathya

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Sathya - “Voice of Divine Love” is identified as spiritually oriented powerful youth to transform world personally by Noble Peace Laureate. His Holiness 14th Dalai Lama and Sri Ramakrishna Math for inspiring humanity. Inspired by Ancient Indian wisdom after intense study of sacred scriptures and literatures, he now travels extensively throughout the world imparting knowledge through powerful discourses. He is hailed as inspired follower of Swami Vivekananda - A Great Patriotic Saint of India. Seekers who have ever experienced the “Voice of Divine Love” will vouch that his discourses aren’t mere transference of words, but transference of energy. Sathya is internationally renowned and highly sought-after speaker who is revolutionizing the humanity and business world with his practical and simple systematic approach to balancing work/life challenges. His talks offer attendees an understanding of how the mind works so they can create sustainable changes in their personal and professional lives. Sathya has evolved through various stages - rebellious youth, partriotic debater, inquisitive seeker and culminated as the venerated ‘Voice of Divine Love’. His vision is to bring Ancient Indian Wisdom to masses in Transforming World with Harmony and Peace for Human Excellence. His Mission is to Transform Individuals to Transform World. Sathya is also highly accomplished Government, Management & Leadership Consultant. He is member of Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), United Kingdom, Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), Institute of Cost & Works Accountants of India (ICWAI), Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) and Law graduate.

Dr.Vaibhavi Joshipura

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Dr. Vaibhavi Joshipura is a Consulting Periodontist and founder CEO of InteDent Healthcare Pvt Ltd, a platform to integrate health sciences and technology into mainstream dental practice.She was Dean of Sri Rajiv Gandhi College of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Bangalore (NAAC Accredited) from 2013-2016, and Chief Operating Officer, Institute of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine (NABH Accredited), Bangalore Sep 2016 - Jan 2018.Having completed her M.D.S. in Periodontology from Government Dental College and Hospital, Ahmedabad, Gujarat in 1995, she began her academic career in Bangalore and went on to become Professor, Post-Graduate guide and Head of the department (1996 to 2016) in various dental colleges. She also practices as Consultant in private dental clinics & hospitals in Bangalore. An avid researcher, she submitted her doctoral thesis on relationship between untreated periodontal disease and adverse pregnancy outcomes to Gujarat University in May 2017. She was member of Institutional Ethics Committee of various dental colleges and also Institute of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine-Bangalore. She has been a reviewer and on editorial board of a number of peer reviewed journals in the field of Periodontology and chaired sessions and presented papers at national dental conferences. Her research papers have been published in international peer reviewed journals. For the past 2-3 years she has been practicing Integrative dentistry and provides a platform to dentists and patients for video consultations with Ayurveda dental specialists through InteDent Healthcare. She also promotes research in this area.

Dr.Andal Bhasker

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Dr.Andal Bhasker pursued her MBBS from Stanley Medical College,Chennai and MD (Obstetrics & Gynecology) from Kurnool Medical College. She has been in medical practice since 1989 in Nellore from Andhra Pradesh; Specialized in the areas of OBGY and infertility she helped deliver over 10,000 children successfully. Her special interest has been in treating patients by integrating biological sciences and behavioral sciences with Ancient Traditional Knowledge(TK) background. She has international Publications in top journals such as Journals Human Reproduction and PLOSONE to name a couple.She promotes the technique of ‘TALK TO BABY’ in the womb, developing strong bond with the little one, and GIFTING A GOOD CHILD to the family and society.Being in the field for the past 27 years she strongly believes conception and delivery are natural processes and hence strives to bring natural pregnancy (for fertility) and normal delivery by patient education, diet and exercises that lead to behavioral modification in the child. Also, improving the self-confidence of the mothers using innovative methods after doing break-through research and guiding them have profound effect on the baby.

Dr.Abhinav Aggarwal

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Dr. Abhinav Aggarwal holds Masters and Ph.D. in IT from IIT Delhi, 20+ years’ work experience, 2 patents, 45 published research papers, author of "September 11: A Wake-Up Call – scientific analysis of the problem and suggested solutions," (IEEE Author of the Year Award), and founder of ‘Society for Universal Oneness,’ (www.SFUO.org). His passion is to apply creativity in IT architecture, design, and development to solve business problems. Abhinav has rolled out several large IT digital transformations leveraging cloud and cognitive computing, integration across diverse modern and legacy applications, master data management, business process management, and is an expert at creating multi-layered architecture with end to end governance. Connect with Abhinav at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaggarwal2/.

Dr.Anbuganapathi

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Dr.Anbuganapathi hails from a family of Siddha doctors. He got his Ph.D degree in Madras university in 1987. He joined as teaching Faculty in zoology department of Kandasamy Kandar college, vellore, Namakkal district in 1972 and took VRS in the year 2007 as Principal of the college. He was a principal in Sekar arts and science college in Dharmapuri and a syndicate member of Periyar University, Salem.He has been practicing yoga for more than 50 years and teaching yoga since 1972. His deep insight in yogic science enabled him to stream line yogasanas to cure specific diseases along with Siddha medicine and develop “SIDDHA YOGA THERAPHY” System. He has released 15 specific DVDs with therapeutic purpose to treat chronic incurable ailments of modern days. He has conducted several short term yoga training courses in the name of “VAZHA KATRU KOLVOM” and “MARANAM VELLUM MARMAM” in both India and Abroad, like Malaysia and USA. He is a well versed yoga teacher. He has been awarded TTC (Teacher Training Course) certificate (2017 -2018) by Shiv Dharshan Yoga Vidhyalaya, Sulai, Chennai, a branch of Muruger School of Yoga, the only internationally recognized Yoga school in India. As a scientist, by his practice with studying and understanding of Siddha system, he came to know that the combination of Siddha medicine with yoga can permanently cure several chronic, so called incurable, non communicable life style diseases without fail. After getting his Ph.D degree in Toxicology, his whole concentration and attention has been focused on scientific evaluation and revalidation of the efficacy of the combination of Siddha medicine and yoga in the treatment of Siddha practice. He presented his findings as research papers in conferences, symposium, and seminar and published research articles in scientific journals.

Dinesh

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Dinesh is a technologist by heart who has become a business leader over time. He is very innovative with a number of US patents (5 awarded, several pending, and many provisional), quite passionate but practical. He has completed his master’s degree in computers from IIT Delhi, with 20+ years’ work experience, started as a developer/analyst and has been serving in various ar eas including technology, delivery, sales support, procurement, and people management. He truly believes that using realistic data (factual data) as a major input for any decision is extremely important, and equally important is to confirm the correctness of factual data. Connect with Dinesh at: http://www.linkedin.com/in/dineshjindal/.

Dr.Ajay Vasant

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Dr.Ajay Vasant, a Holistic Healer and an international speaker, is the founder of AHAM Holistic Wellness Centre and FootChakra, a foot reflexology centre. Also a Research Scientist at WISE (USA), his field of expertise includes Acupressure, Acupuncture, Foot Reflexology, Mudra therapy, Healing, Varma therapy, Hypnotherapy and Medical Astrology. He who firmly believes one can attain self-realization through ancient science, his goal is to unify it with modern science in the hope of benefiting humankind and alleviating their sufferings. He conducts workshop on holistic science in India and other parts of globe through his social organisation Universal Foundation.During one of his visit to Mantralaya (Andhra Pradesh, India) in 2002, he was initiated and blessed by a saint and was asked to take up the service of promoting holistic science wholeheartedly. Since then, he is promoting holistic science as a service to humanity. Dr.Ajay Vasant, a Chemical Engineering graduate and a MD in Acupuncture has done research in Holistic science for 13 years and designed "AHAM" therapy, a therapy which when followed gives complete solution for all physical, emotional and mental issues by balancing the Chakras.As a result to his astounding research in the field of Alternative Medicine, he is appointed as Research Scientist for World Institute for Scientific Exploration, USA by the Director of WISE Dr.Shanmugamurthy Lakshmanan, a Harvard Research Scientist and President Dr.John Reed.He has participated in the workshops of World’s leading experts in the field of mind body healing like Dr.Deepak Chopra's "Journey into Healing" which is affiliated to the San Diego School of Medicine, CA and Dr.Martha Lucas "MeiZen Cosmetic Acupuncture" at Minnesota, MN.

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