Icaa

International Council for Ayurveda Accreditation

About ICAA

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ICAA actively promotes continuous improvement in the preparation of Ayurveda Medical practitioners by developing clinical competency based measurable criteria for excellence in integrative medicine.

ICAA accreditation would set the benchmark for students and medical educational institutions to ensure that graduates are well trained and evaluated by strict quality standards to work in clinics and healthcare organizations at different provider levels and scopes of practice.

 

 

Board Members


Dr. Aparna Bapat

Dr Aparna Bapat

President, ICAA

Aparna Bapat is highly accomplished Ayurveda Practitioner, Educator and Entrepreneur working in US since last 23 years.

She was on NAMA Board for 9 years and is currently the President of AAF (Ayurveda association of Florida) and founding member of AAAP(American association of Ayurvedic professionals), NCAM (National Consortium of Ayurveda Medicine)and ICAA (International Council for Ayurveda Accreditation) founding member and current President.

Dr. Bapat has been actively involved in Ayurveda education and is on faculty of several Ayurveda colleges. She is favourite mentor to numerous students who studied with her and are now successful practitioners and teachers themselves.

With strong foundation in spirituality, Dr Bapat has healed thousands of people with her expertise in Pulse reading, herbal formulations, Pancha karna, nutrition /cooking and lifestyle guidance using Ayurveda and Yoga principles.

Dr Bapat lives and practices in Citrus hills, Florida.

Tel. No. +1 646 298 5825    |    Email: aparna.ayurspirit@gmail.com    |    Website: https://ayurspirit.com/

Dr. Dhanada Kulkarni

Dr. Dhanada Kulkarni

Vice-President, ICAA

Education & certifications: BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery) Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) YogaShishak-Teacher (CYEd) B.A. Vedanga Jyotish Diploma in Vastushasatra Pre/Post-natal exercise specialist (AFPA, USA) Certified and trained Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) Pursuing master’s and Doctoral degrees (D.A.C.M., M.A.O.M., L.Ac.) in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.

Yajur Vedic Brahmin by tradition with inherited knowledge of Vedic Astrology, vastu and as an accomplished classical Ayurved medicine clinician, Vedic Astrologer and Vastu Consultant practicing, teaching, promoting Vedic sciences for over 23 years. Founder of Ashtanga Acuveda and Panchakarma wellness center, Dallas, TX USA American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine-wellness and specialty clinic Ayurved Doctor. Founding Organizational member, one of the brains behind the core concept at National Consortium of Ayurved Medicine (NCAM) Founder President of Texas Ayurveda Professionals Association (TAPAS) Former Board of Directors at the National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA) and NAMA Certification Board (NAMACB), AAPNA and CAC.

Internationally recognized Vedic sciences top voice, keynote speaker, presenter, and integrated medicine panelist prestigious international awards, including the Patanjali Award for Excellence in yogic research and recognition as a university gold medalist in Ayurveda as Dhanwantari award from Marathwada university and Vedic Astrology and Vastu from Vishwa Vidyalaya Kavi Kulguru Kalidas Sanskrit University. Research Director for Ayurveda Medicine at Siddha-Vetha Center for Transdisciplinary Studies Faculty and Academic Expert at the University of North Texas (UNT), Vivekananda Yoga University in California (VAYU), Mount Madonna Institute, California, The Ayurveda School of the UK and American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM), Houston, TX. Madhavbhag USA Advisory Council -2023 VP-Board of Dirctors for International Council for Ayurveda Accreditation (ICAA).

Tel. No. +1 408 505 3852    |    Email: sohamayuryoga@gmail.com    |    Website: www.astangaayurvedcenter.com

Dr. Asavari Manavikar

Dr. Asavari Manavikar

Asavari Manvikar is a classically trained Ayurvedic Doctor, founder, and lead faculty at the Minnesota Institute of Ayurveda. Minnesota Institute of Ayurveda offers professional education certificate programs in Ayurveda, in person and globally in a distant format.

She is a graduate faculty at the Earl E. Bakken Center for Spirituality and Healing, University of Minnesota.

She is one of the leading Ayurveda experts in the Twin Cities area in Minnesota. She has been helping her clients achieve health and wellness through her private practice at Ayuwellness for many years. https://www.ayuwellnessmn.com

She is a very passionate educator and has been organizing regular workshops on various topics of Ayurveda and yoga to increase awareness regarding the holistic approach to health and wellness in the community.

She earned her Bachelor's of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) degree in 1997 and an MD in Kayachikitsa (Ayurveda Medicine) in 2000 from the University of Pune, India. In 2001, she was awarded a Gold Medal for her scholarly thesis work by the Institute of Indian Medicine.

She served as a Doctor of Ayurveda Medicine, and Faculty Member, at the BSDT's Ayurveda College, Wagholi, Pune, from 2001-to 2003. She collaborated with her colleagues to research the integrative approach to diabetes, obesity, and cancer. She has authored several papers and articles in health journals.

In 2011, she developed and started teaching the graduate-level course CSPH 5343 'Ayurveda, The Science of Self-healing' at the 'Center for Spirituality and Healing, University of Minnesota. Through this course, she addresses the ethics, principles, and spirituality underlying the most ancient healing system of Ayurveda and how to integrate it with yoga for overall wellbeing.

She is a certified yoga teacher and has taught advanced 200 hr. and Yoga Teacher's training program for more than 12yrs at the Yoga Center Retreat and Green Lotus in Minneapolis. Besides teaching at the university, she also offers educational certificate programs at Normandale, a local community center

She is an Editorial Board Member for the PDEAS International Journal of Research in Ayurved and Allied Sciences. She is a professional member of NAMA, 'The National Ayurvedic Medical Association,' and serves as a committee member for a Beta Ayurvedic Doctor Program. She serves as a State Director, AAPNA, 'Association of Ayurvedic Professionals of North America.' She serves as a President of the 'Minnesota Ayurveda Association.' She is chair of the Global Webinar Research Series project by CAR (Council of Ayurveda Research). She serves on the advisory board of the Hindu Community Center. Her passion is to educate students on how to create balance to achieve health and wellbeing.

Tel. No. +1 612-868-8591    |    Email: asavari@mnayurveda.com    |    Website: https://www.mnayurveda.com/

   


   

Dr. Archana Kulkarni

Dr. Archana Kulkarni

Dr. Archana Kulkarni is a renowned scholar of Ayurvedic medicine from Banaras Hindu University India, Epidemiologist and University instructor of public health and Ayurvedic medicine with over 19 years of successful Ayurveda practice in the United States. Passionate and dedicated to educating and collaborative learning while offering student support and challenging students to higher thinking.

She is working as the founder and director of Ayur Wellness Inc. Tampa, Florida (www.ayurwellness.com), provide Ayurveda wellness practices, including panchakarma and educational programs. She also works as an adjunct faculty at Everglades University Tampa, Florida and different Ayurveda schools in the United States.

She has completed a Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (B.A.M.S.) from Shivaji University and earned a Doctor of Ayurvedic Medicine degree (MD in Ayurveda) from Banaras Hindu University India along with the completion of her Yoga Diploma. She had worked as an Ayurvedic physician and faculty at Ganga Ayurveda College, Kolhapur, India. Her interest in researching alternative medicine and Public health drew her to earn a Master in Public Health (MPH) with a concentration in Epidemiology from the University of South Florida Tampa, Florida. She has presented many papers on Ayurveda at different Ayurveda conferences.

Tel. No. 727-755-1276    |    Email: archana@ayurwellness.com    |    Website: www.ayurwellness.com

   


   

Prof Vaidya Sanjeev Kalra

Prof Vaidya Sanjeev Kalra

MD (Ayurveda-Neuro-Psychiatry), MHA (University of Phoenix)

Executive Healthcare Leadership and Management (Johns Hopkins University) MDBA (Hospital Management and Finance), India

A.P-Department of Physiology and Health, Clinical Training Director of the BA in AyurVeda Wellness and Integrative Health, Maharishi International university, Fairfield, IA

Maharishi AyurVeda Integrative Health Center | MUM Clinic (miu-clinic.org)

   

Tel. No. (+1) 641-206-1111    |    Email: skalra@miu.edu    |    Website: www.miu.edu

   


   

Anay Abreu

Anay Abreu

Anay Abreu is an established Āyurvedic professional and educator, founder and director at Sampoorna Āyurvedic College in South Florida. Vedic astrologer and experienced Yoga teacher. Her introduction into the Vedic Sciences began 23 years ago through Yoga and Vedanta.

After becoming an Ayurvedic Practitioner, Anay continued traveling to India yearly for training in Panchakarma, Herbology and clinical diagnostics. She offers Jyotisha courses, Marma Therapy workshops, Ayurveda training, Yoga and Vedanta Philosophy teachings in the U.S and India.

Through her Āyurveda practice, public presentations and collaboration with other Āyurvedic professionals, Anay represents the very best of those dedicated leading voices promoting the Vedic Sciences and advocating for health and better living.

Tel. No. (305) 389-2408    |    Email: aabreu@sampoornacollege.com    |    Website: www.sampoornacollege.com

   


   

Dr. Frances Yahia

Dr. Frances Yahia

Dr. Frances Yahia is an archetypal astrologer, shaman, akashic records reader and spiritual counselor from South Florida. She earned her PhD in Mental Health and Educational Leadership from Barry University and has studied and taught metaphysics, comparative mythology, symbology and esoteric topics for over 30 years.

Dr. Yahia has been in private practice for over 15 years and her main interests are depth psychology and the subconscious and she has developed her own 4-step model on how the subconscious develops at the moment of conception and explains how it contributes to all of life’s conflicts. Frances uses shadow work, symbols, myths and archetypes to assist clients with their deepest subconscious patterns. She helps clients identify the narratives they've built their lives upon, deconstruct the story and build a new foundation with the clients authentic values and personal philosophy at the forefront of their life, while integrating their unique shadow aspects to help them achieve wholeness and balance.

Dr. Yahia has held positions in institutions of higher education as Dean of Academics, Program Director, Accreditation Specialist and Director of Academics for over 20 years. She is a pioneer in online education as has taught at the college level for 25 years, she co-founded Sampoorna Ayurvedic College and currently owns her own college.

She is the author of The Seven Gates: Seven Steps beyond Self-Awareness, Witch Bitch: Ceremonies, Rituals and Magic for Gods and Goddesses, The Truth is in the Triangle: The Hidden Truths on How to Achieve Wholeness in Relationships, The Hidden Truths to Spiritual Adulting, The Shadow Side of the Mother’s Love, Hidden Truths: The Magic of Mysticism and its Modern-Day Applications and several other book titles. She is the President at Hidden Truths College of Metaphysics where she teaches astrology, consciousness coaching, twelve truths to a spiritual path, shaman initiation, akashic records, Egyptian tarot, universal laws and all things metaphysics.