Scope of Practice — Vaidya Vaishali

She holds:

• Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) — The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, India
• MBA in Healthcare Management — Sikkim Manipal University, India

She is a member of:

• National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA) — United States
• Ayurveda Association of Canada (AAC) — Canada
• Association of Ayurvedic Professionals of North America (AAPNA)

She is the founder of Vaishali's Ayurveda Clinic in Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu, established 2018, and serves clients in India and internationally through online consultation.

Her qualifications and registrations are recognised by the Government of India under the Ministry of AYUSH, the federal body governing traditional medical systems in India.

She is not a licensed medical doctor in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, the European Union, or any other jurisdiction outside India.

• Ayurvedic Constitutional Assessment — identification of your prakriti and vikriti through comprehensive intake, dialogue, and observation
• Personalised Wellness Protocols — written, individualised wellness plans grounded in traditional Ayurvedic principles
• Dietary Guidance — Ayurvedic dietary recommendations specific to your dosha pattern, season, and current state of balance
• Lifestyle Recommendations — dinacharya and ritucharya practices appropriate to your constitution
• Recommendation of Traditional Ayurvedic Preparations — herbs, herbal formulations, oils for self-massage (abhyanga), nasal preparations (nasya), and traditional supports for specific patterns. These are recommendations from the traditional Ayurvedic system, not pharmaceutical prescriptions
• Educational Guidance — explanation of Ayurvedic principles, doshas, agni, ojas, and the framework through which your wellness protocol has been developed
• Follow-Up Support — ongoing consultations to refine and evolve your wellness protocol as your body responds
• Written Consultation Notes — summary documents capturing the discussion and your wellness protocol, for your reference

• Medical Diagnosis — references to commonly-occurring patterns or imbalances are educational, not diagnostic
• Medical Treatment — she does not provide medical treatment for any disease or condition
• Prescription of Pharmaceutical Medication
• Adjustment of Prescribed Medication — all such decisions remain between the client and their prescribing physician
• Emergency Medical Care — emergencies should be directed to local emergency services
• Acute Mental Health Care — not a substitute for psychiatric care, therapy, or treatment of acute conditions or crises
• Direct Sale or Supply of Herbs — sourcing is the client's responsibility
• Body Therapies or In-Person Treatments — panchakarma, in-person abhyanga by a therapist, marma therapy, and other physical treatments requiring in-person attendance are not included. Traditional self-administered practices may be taught for home use
• Replacement for Specialist Care — her work runs alongside, not instead of, gynaecologists, endocrinologists, gastroenterologists, dermatologists, psychiatrists, neurologists, oncologists, rheumatologists, fertility specialists, or any other licensed specialist

Vaidya Vaishali strongly encourages clients to:

• Continue working with their primary physician and specialists
• Inform their physician about Ayurvedic herbal preparations they are taking
• Share their Ayurvedic wellness protocol with their healthcare team
• Consult their physician before beginning any herbal regimen if they are on prescription medication
• Seek prompt medical attention for any acute or serious health concerns
• Not delay or substitute conventional medical care based on Ayurvedic consultation

The most effective wellness outcomes typically emerge when Ayurvedic care complements — rather than replaces — appropriate medical care.

Where a client's situation calls for medical attention, specialist consultation, mental health care, or emergency care, Vaidya Vaishali will recommend referral to a qualified provider in the client's jurisdiction. Her role in such cases is to support the wellness layer alongside the necessary medical care, not to substitute for it.

If you are uncertain whether Vaidya Vaishali's practice is suited to your specific situation, you are welcome to reach out through the inquiry form on the Work With Vaidya Vaishali page. She will give an honest response about whether her work is appropriate for what you are seeking, and refer elsewhere when needed.