Ayurvedic & Western Medicine: Functional Health Coaching
24-Hours | Live & Online
Learning Outcomes
After this course, you’ll know how to bring lab work and modern diagnostics into your Ayurvedic practice with confidence and clarity. You’ll learn how Functional Medicine aligns with Ayurvedic principles—especially when it comes to understanding root causes like poor digestion, inflammation, and metabolic imbalance. We’ll show you how to read basic lab reports and recognize patterns that reflect imbalances in agni, āma, doshas, and dhatus.
If you’re already working in wellness, this course will help you make sense of lab data through an Ayurvedic lens—so you can better understand your clients and know when it’s appropriate to refer them to a medical professional. You’ll walk away with a stronger grasp of what labs can (and can’t) tell you, and how to integrate this knowledge while staying rooted in Ayurvedic wisdom and within your scope of practice.
Curriculum
- Understand the foundations of Functional Medicine and how it aligns with Ayurvedic principles.
- Explore the Ayurvedic view of root causes through the lens of digestion, inflammation, and metabolic imbalance.
- Learn how to read and interpret basic lab reports.
- Identify patterns in lab results that reflect imbalances in agni, āma, doshas, and dhatus.
- Differentiate between optimal and abnormal lab values—and know when to refer out.
- Learn the scope and limitations of Ayurvedic practice when working with medical diagnostics.
Competencies
Western Medicine
Knowledge of the scope of practice of a Medical Practitioner, including which type of specialist is
appropriate for the client’s condition.
Knowledge of red flag symptoms that require a referral.
How a Western Medical Practitioner can complement the care being provided by the
Āyurvedic Health Practitioner.
How to make a referral to an appropriate Western Medicine Practitioner at the appropriate
time.
Dr. Sheila Patel – Your Teacher
Dr. Sheila Patel, M.D., is renowned for her expertise in integrative medicine, blending the wisdom of Ayurveda, meditation, and yoga with modern medical practices. With years of experience and a dedication to holistic health, she offers a unique and personalized approach to healing.
Dr. Sheila’s philosophy centers around a preventive, predictive, personalized, and participatory approach to health, aiming to enhance the wellbeing of individuals and society as a whole. With over 30 years as a primary care physician, she integrates traditional healing practices and modern medicine, utilizing the tools and knowledge of Ayurveda in her patients’ healing plans.
Passionate about supporting people on their healing journey, Dr. Sheila believes in our innate ability to heal. She has witnessed this ability at work in various settings and teaches people how to support their inner healer, helping them thrive in body, mind, and spirit.
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