Clinical Immersion

CAAM is thrilled to offer an exclusive monthly Clinical Immersion Program designed specifically for our community.

This hands-on series provides you with a unique opportunity to deepen your Ayurvedic practice through real-world clinical experience, guided by seasoned professionals in the field.

Whether you’re looking to advance your skills, gain valuable insights, or connect with experts and peers, this immersive program will empower you to take your learning to the next level. Join us each quarter and experience the transformative power of Ayurveda in action!

May Workshop:

Panchakarma Meets Oncology - Vaidya Aditi Kulkarni

About the Topic: Panchakarma in cancer care is not just detox - it helps clear Ama, restore Agni, and strengthen Dhatus affected by disease and treatment. It can support the body in handling chemotherapy and radiation related side effects. It also helps in improving recovery for supportive cancer care.

Join this session to explore how and when to use Panchakarma safely and effectively in oncology practice.

About the Speaker: Dr. Aditi Kulkarni, MD (Dravya-Guna) from Kerala University of Health Sciences, India, is an Ayurvedic Physician specializing in Oncology and Integrative Family Wellness. She advances evidence-based Ayurvedic protocols for cancer prevention, side-effect management during conventional treatments, and relapse prevention through integrative care. Dr. Kulkarni offers personalized, clinically monitored Ayurvedic interventions focused on restoring balance, managing inflammation, modulating immunity, and improving quality of life for cancer patients at all stages. Her expertise also includes Gastroenterology, Autoimmune Disorders, Women’s Health, Dermatology, and Stress-Related Conditions. Additionally, she has contributed to healthcare innovation by developing AI-enabled Electronic Medical Record systems that enhance clinical accuracy and integrate Ayurvedic diagnostics with modern data science, bridging traditional healing with cutting-edge technology.

You don’t want to miss this one!

Date: May 11, 2026, 5:30-7pm PST

This session is exclusive for CAAM members only.

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Vaidya Aditi Kulkarni

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June Workshop:

Dravya Karma (Part 1) - Vaidya Jay Parla

About the Topic: Deepana, Pachana, Grahi, and Anulomana are foundational actions described in Ayurvedic classical texts, forming the core of clinical decision-making in disorders related to Agni, Ama, Koshta, and Dosha VAIGUNYA. Though frequently used in practice, their deeper understanding requires clarity beyond definitions.

The session is designed to help Ayurveda students and practitioners develop a thorough and nuanced understanding of these four essential actions, not only at the level of memorization, but at the level of application, differentiation, and sequencing in real clinical contexts.

Participants will explore

1. The classical definitions and functional mechanisms of Deepana, Pachana, Grahi, and Anulomana 

2. Subtle differences between similar actions, with critical thinking  

3. Indications and contraindications 

4. The logic of sequencing (when to stimulate Agni, when to digest Ama, when to absorb, and when to regulate Vata) 

5. Practical case-based insights for better clinical judgment

About the Speaker: Jayagopal Parla (Vaidya Jay) is an internationally known speaker, educator, and practitioner of Ayurvedic medicine and yoga with extensive clinical and teaching experience. Vaidya Jay holds a Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) from Bangalore University, India, and a Masters degree in Ayurvedic medicine with a specialty in herbal medicine from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, India. He also graduated from a Master of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine program at Southern California University of Health Sciences. He is a fellow of Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine. Vaidya Jay is a certified yoga therapist and completed a yoga teacher training program at the Bihar School of Yoga.

He is the Founder and Director of Athreya Ayurvedic Integrative Health Center, Long Beach; and Founder and Vice President of Athreya Herbs, a U.S.-based provider of Ayurvedic herbal formulations, and Director of Athreya Ayurvedic Academy. He is a faculty and clinician of Southern California University of Health Sciences. Additionally he serves as faculty at Mount Madonna College of Ayurveda, and Kerala Ayurveda Academy and serves as a visiting faculty member at the Japan School of Ayurvedic Medicine. His additional work on behalf of complementary and alternative medical approaches includes extensive travel to foster the growth of Ayurveda worldwide and numerous presentations on Ayurvedic medicine at various national and international conferences.

His area of expertise includes pain management, chronic health conditions. healthy weight management. musculo-skeletal conditions, skin care, digestive imbalances, women’s health and anti-aging therapies.