HEMADRI
AYURVEDA
Andhrika Kondeti
I am Ayurveda Specialist and Yoga Instructor, trained in India, the birthplace of the sister sciences, Ayurveda and Yoga. I have completed a five year and six month degree program in Ayurveda and over the past twenty years, I have had the pleasure of working with several clients in India and US.
Often times we address disease once it has made itself present in the body. As an Ayurvedic practitioner, I educate people about how to prevent disease and improve their, overall quality of life in a natural way. By working with them on eating habits, lifestyle and aligning with the changes of season, a more organic and wholesome lifestyle is achieved. As a licensed Massage therapist I incorporate Ayurvedic Massages in my regular practice.
I conduct group and private Yoga sessions for those who wish to improve their life and health.
I am very passionate about the positive effects of Yoga, Ayurveda, and Ayurvedic Massage therapies on the body, mind and spirit. It is very rewarding working with my clients and witnessing this natural transformation.
My Inspiration
In the footsteps of my legendary father, Dr. Hemadri Koppula, Botanical survey officer, Taxonomist, Ethno botanist and author, who worked for the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences, a Government of India Organization, I pursued a career in Ayurvedic medicine that teaches the use of medicinal herbs for maintaining a healthy life.“
Dr. Hemadri Koppula
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: B.Sc. (Chemistry), B.Sc. (Botany) Hons., Ph.D.
INSTITUTIONAL ATTACHMENT: Botanical Survey of India (Government of India) for 8 ó years.Central Council for Research in Indian Medicine & Homoeopathy & Central Council for Research in Ayurveda and Siddha), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, for 27 years.
DISCOVERIES: Discovered 24 plant species & one genus new to the World Flora.
Discovered Gomutra Shilajit – a Natural exudate of Ayurvedic importance, from Rocky Mountains of Andhra Pradesh & Karnataka States (India).
PUBLICATIONS: Published 16 books and over 60 papers mostly on Tribal Medicine and Medicinal Plants.
OTHER INFORMATION: Founder Chairman, Dr. Koppula Hemadri’s House of Tribal Medicine.
-Ex Honorary Advisor on Procurement of Medicinal Plants, Girijan (Tribal) Co-Operative Corporation, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh.
-Steering Committee Member on Endangered Medi-xpert Committee Member on Tribal Medicine, Tirumala Tirupati Devastanams, Andhra Pradesh.
-Participated as Working Committee Member in seminars arranged by the Government of India, W.H.O., and Canada etc.
-Lived amidst tribal hamlets and recorded first-hand information on local herbal remedies & health foods which are worthy of scientific investigation.
Bringing You New Life
Ayurveda helps to maintain health and prevent disease by restoring body’s innate intelligence for health by appropriate diet and life style.
Our Team
Gigi is certified through the Virginia Board of Nursing and is an active member of the American Massage Therapy Association. She uses integrative therapies to enhance movement, release restrictions and decrease pain along with mental and muscular stress. Gigi is certified in I.A.S.T.M (instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization) through Graston Technique and Evidence-Based Clinical Cupping through Cupping Canada.
With slow + focused muscular attention, deep tissue work , myofascial release, trigger point therapy , medical massage techniques and relaxation/energetic work, Gigi aims your massage experience towards relief from limitations
Why We Are Better
- Ayurveda degree, five years and six months includes one year internship from N.T.R. University of Health Sciences, India. B.A.M.S. 1990-1995
- Licensed Massage Therapist 600 hour program from Lotus School of Integrated Professions, LMT. 2014
- Registered Yoga Teacher, 500 hours, RYT 500, 2021
Bodhi Yoga Institute, India
YA registered school - Yoga Alliance, Continued Education Provider
Certifications:
- NC., Nutritional Consultant
- MH., Master Herbalist
- Memberships and Affiliations
- Director, Virginia AAPNA (Association of AyurvedicMember, AAPNA
- Member, AAMA ( American Alternative Medical Association)
- Member, Yoga Alliance
- Member, Alternative Balance
