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Ayurveda Consultation
A considered conversation about your routines, questions, and goals, guided by the traditional language of Ayurveda and shaped around you.
1 hr 30 minOne-on-oneSan Marcos or virtual by arrangement
A place to begin
Time to ask, listen, and understand.
Many people are curious about Ayurveda but want to understand how its ideas relate to everyday life before exploring a therapy or formulation. The consultation gives you space to ask those questions. Vaidya Kamal listens to your concerns, learns about your food, sleep, daily rhythm, and broader circumstances, then explains how Ayurveda might interpret those patterns.
The discussion may lead to ideas about routine, food, rest, and other traditional wellness practices. It is an opportunity to understand the approach and consider next steps, without a promise of a particular outcome or a requirement to purchase another service or product.
During your session
What the conversation covers.
The emphasis is on your questions and circumstances. These are common parts of an initial appointment.
Traditional assessment
Explore dosha and mana concepts. An in-person session may include Ayurvedic pulse assessment as part of the traditional conversation; it is not a medical test or diagnosis.
Daily-life guidance
Discuss food choices, meal rhythm, rest, and sustainable routines through an Ayurvedic lens. Any conversation about botanicals considers your circumstances and existing care.
Questions and next steps
Ask about the reasoning behind an idea, whether another service is relevant, and when a licensed clinician is the right person to consult.
How to begin
A simple path to your first visit.
- Request a time. Use the booking link and confirm whether an in-person or virtual conversation is available for you.
- Share relevant context. Bring your questions and tell the practice about conditions, medicines, allergies, and other care that may affect the discussion. Download the blank intake form, complete it on paper, and bring it to your in-person visit or keep it with you for a virtual conversation.
- Meet with Vaidya Kamal. The session centers on listening, explaining traditional Ayurvedic concepts, and considering practical choices that fit your life.
Appointments
Your first visit and continued care.
Introductory conversation
15 minutes · Complimentary
Ask about our services, what to expect, and whether the approach feels right for you before booking a full consultation.
This time is for questions about the practice and services. Individual assessment and personalized recommendations are part of a full consultation.
Request an introductionInitial Ayurveda consultation
90 minutes · $325
A detailed discussion of your history, routines, and goals, with traditional Ayurvedic assessment and individualized recommendations.
Book an initial consultationFollow-up consultation
30 minutes · $75
For returning clients after an initial consultation. Review your experience, discuss challenges, reassess relevant patterns, and refine your recommendations with Vaidya Kamal.
Request a follow-upFollow-ups are optional, with timing agreed individually. Consultation fees cover the appointment only. Formulations and therapies are charged separately.
Student, veteran, and first-responder discounts are available. Ask the practice about the applicable rate before booking.
Good to know
Questions before booking.
If you have a question about suitability or the meeting format, contact the practice.
Can I meet virtually?
Ask the practice about current phone or video availability. A virtual visit can support a conversation about routines and Ayurvedic concepts. Hands-on assessment and body therapies require an appropriate in-person setting.
Do I need to know my dosha first?
No. You can arrive with questions and curiosity. Vaidya Kamal can explain dosha, mana, agni, and other ideas during the session without requiring you to identify a type beforehand.
Will this replace my medical care?
No. An Ayurveda consultation is a complementary wellness service. It does not diagnose or treat a medical condition or replace care from a licensed health professional. Keep following prescribed care, and seek medical evaluation for new, serious, or worsening symptoms.
Ready to begin?
Make room for an individual conversation.
Initial Ayurveda Consultation · 1 hr 30 min · $325
Vaidya Kamal’s Ayurvedic qualifications are from India. He is not licensed by California as a healing arts practitioner. Read the practice disclosure and scope information; a separate written disclosure and acknowledgment are provided before covered services.