Dr. Munira Merchant, B.S.A.M (Ayurvedacharya)

Dr. Munira Merchant is an Ayurvedic graduate (B.S.A.M.) Panch Karma specialist and Ayurvedic cosmetologist from India. She has been practicing and teaching Ayurveda for about 30 years, first in India and then in U.S.A. Dr. Munira uses ancient Ayurvedic techniques such as pulse reading, aura reading and physical characteristics, advice on self healing through individualized diet, gentle detoxification through Panch Karma, life style modifications, stress management, daily and seasonal routines,yoga and meditation that are helpful in variety of conditions like Arthritis, musculoskeletal pain, digestive disorders, allergies, asthma, sinusitis, skin ailments, weight problems, stress, anxiety, memory problems, hair loss and more. Dr. Merchant is also a New York State licensed Esthetician and advises on beauty problems. She can also provide guidance on therapeutic use of gems, colors, and aroma oils.

Dr. Munira Merchant did herAyurvedic graduation from Podar Ayurvedic Medical College and Reserch Center affiliated to Bombay University in India.

After getting her B.S.A.M.(Bachelor of Shudha Ayurvedic Medicin) degree, she did her residency in Panch Karma(Detoxification therapies ) from Podar Ayurvedic Hospital and Research center in Bombay India. After that she trained in medical and cosmetic Accupunture, Therapeutic yoga and Ayurvedic Cosmetology and began her career joining as medical consultant at Charak Ayurvedic Pharmaceuticals in Bombay India. From 1993 she completely devoted to her own practice in Ayurvedic medicine,Panch Karma and Ayurvedic cosmetology.

To enhance her knowledge in anti ageing medicine, she did advance training on Bio Identical Hormonal Replacement Therapy conducted by anti aging medicine academy of India(A4MI) affiliated with American Academy of Anti Aging Medicine.

With knowledge of anti aging medicine, modern skin care and ancient Ayurveda she frames facial and body treatments to lessen aging signs.

After practicing in India Dr.Merchant then moved to New York, U.S.A. to join her husband and son, both medical doctors.

Here she first took the exam and obtained New York State License in Esthetics. And seminar training on Anti Aging Medicine conducted by American Academy of Anti Aging Medicine(A4M) Soon after joined Roop Ayurvedic Spa in Hobekon New Jersey to work as Ayurvedic expert. Here she used to do various Ayurvedic therapies. Along with this she also was working with Butala Ayurvedic Emporium in NYC. where she met people with various disorders looking out for natural means for relief.

Right from beginning, Dr. Merchant always liked teaching. She imparts her knowledge of Ayurveda very happily to her clients and students. She has been promoting Ayurveda by conducting workshops and classes on various topics of Ayurveda in the centers and institutes all over USA such as Edger Cayce center of New York,Sai Ayurvedic college, Miami Florida,New York Open Center NYC, New York Theosophical society NYC Ishta yoga center, NYC, New York Head Massage Holistic center. Currently visiting teacher at Sacred Stone Academy of Massage & Ayurveda Rhode Island and Ayurvedic expert at Ishta yoga,New York.