Working With Dr. Pratibha Shah

It's been such a blessing to offer shirodhara at Zanjabee Integrative Medicine & Primary Care. Ayurvedic practitioner Dr. Pratibha Shah, BAMS has provided me several referrals for clients struggling with insomnia, anxiety, hypertension and high vata (Ayurvedic air/space element). 

My personal training in shirodhara therapy has been primarily as a rejuvenative therapy. I was trained to use warm oil to provide a deeply relaxing, calming experience. I learned the practice from Karyn Chabot owner of SAMA in Newport, RI. She's fantastic, by the way.

Occasionally, Dr. Shah asks that I use a special herbal oil or other liquid for a client. With her knowledge and experience, the treatment becomes more individualized and naturally more effective.Fine adjustments like these should only be made by a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner. 

Her clients also receive a whole package of support, from diet and lifestyle guidance, to herbal supplementation and cleansing regimes. Shirodhara alone is beneficial and has long-term effects but the addition of individualized diet and lifestyle support can do so much more in creating health and wellness.

I'm very happy to be working with Dr. Shah at Zanjabee.