How One Healer’s Transformative Journey Can Inspire Your Own—The Story of Pranada Ma
What happens when curiosity, challenge, and ancient healing arts collide? For Pranada Ma, it didn’t just change her life—it redefined her mission. Stepping into Ayurveda wasn’t a clinical decision, but a calling that started with the spiritual pull of yoga, voyages to India, and a soul-awakening month of Panchakarma. The journey that began on a meditation mat led her through the core principles and modern practices of Ayurveda at three premier CAAM member schools.
Kerala Ayurveda Academy gifted her deep insights from traditional Indian wisdom, showing her not just how to heal, but why healing matters for every layer of the self. At California College of Ayurveda, her hands-on experience in therapies like Abhyanga and Shirodhara bridged the gap between textbook and touch—breathing new life into each client session. Finally, Southern California University of Health Sciences sharpened her clinical skillset, giving her real-world chops in a high-energy, integrative clinic.
Now, Pranada makes this wisdom practical for every client. Her programs are more than consultations—they’re living, breathing journeys: tailored protocols for sleep, stress, chronic pain, and so many of life’s unique hurdles. Her mantra? “Self-care is not selfish.” She passes on the tools of lasting well-being, inspiring those who work with her to embody gratitude and self-love.
But this isn’t just about healing the individual. Students and future practitioners, take note: Pranada Ma’s path shows how tradition and innovation go hand in hand, and how studying at CAAM member schools means gaining a family of lifelong guides and friends. You’ll come out not just book-smart, but practice-ready and confident to help others.
Step into Your Story
Ready to transform your own world—or help others do the same? Whether you’re a soon-to-be student, a wellness enthusiast looking for the next step, or someone searching for relief from stress and pain, Pranada Ma opens the door.
How to Connect with Pranada Ma
Curious to work with Pranada or follow her wisdom? Email care@pranadama.com or visit pranadama.com, where you’ll also find her wellness newsletter and links to her vibrant social media community. Stay in the loop for inspiration, workshops, and heart-centered healing.
Written by CandiChinwe Lee Pettie-Onuoha, Education Committee, California Association of Ayurvedic Medicine
This Spotlight on Ayurveda is part of CAAM’s mission to highlight the journeys of our members, honoring the diverse paths that bring Ayurveda to life in California and beyond.
