About me

Born in Panadura in the southwest of Sri Lanka and today as an Ayurvedic physician (Master of Science Ayurvedic Medicine, NHP eidg. Dipl. AYU) I experience my professional work as a connection to my country of origin Sri Lanka, which is one of the countries of origin of Ayurvedic medicine, and my life in Switzerland. My first experiences with Ayurvedic medicine and Deshye Cikitsa (traditional Sri Lankan medicine) were in Sri Lanka when I was young. So I connect Ayurvedamedicine with the tradition, family and culture of Sri Lanka. It is an enrichment for me that I was able to study first in Sri Lanka and later in India as well as in Europe.
I am registered of the EMR (register of Quality of experienced medicine) and VISANA.
In direct contact and regular exchange with renowned Ayurveda medicine professors, teachers and practitioners, I regularly educate myself for the health of my patients.

Ayurveda medicine shows that it can be treated independently, complementarily, together, individually or in parallel and leads to the alleviation of symptoms, especially in chronic diseases.
I treat you individually but according to classical Ayurvedamedicine. During the consultation I explain you the basic Ayurvedic principles as well as health prevention (sadvrtta, rasayana, dinacharya, rtucharya, ahara, vihara/ shamana), but I also treat the diseases (shamana and shodana) according to the classical system of Ayurvedic medicine.
Ayurvedic medicine, however, treats the person and not just the disease alone. This is a principle that I value and to which I would like to remain true.

Looking at the individual concerns of a person is important to me. This also includes finding out your strengths and habits and leading you back to what you have already recognised as well as your resources.

The human being is not only an anatomical or physiological being. The emotional, mental (psychological) and spiritual state is also included in Ayurvedic medicine. Every living being is a unique, independent regulatory system, which I respect.
Every person has his own constitution and its deviations (Prakruti and Vikruti) and lives in different circumstances or environments (desha).
So I actively involve you in the treatment process.

On request, I give Ayurvedic medicine lectures in pharmacies, clinics and health centres and do Ayurvedicmedicine consults, so-called consults, in clinics and hospitals.

My 24 years of experience in treatment, care, medicine and therapy with and for a wide variety of people in various hospitals, institutions as well as in different cultures have enriched me.

Today I run my own Ayurvedamedical doctors place in Switzerland and the non-profit Ayurvedamedical Help & Health clinic, which stands for humanitarian employment conditions for protected education- and workingplace for disadvantaged people in Sri Lanka.

As a practising Buddhist (Theravada-SL), meditation and personal rituals of daily mindfulness-practice are necessary for me to meet the patient who comes to the consultation.

Curriculum Vitae

1999 - 2004	Five year studies and training at Professional Advanced Federal Higher Education in general medicine and psychiatry for Professional Nursing from the Swiss Redcross (SRC) and Südhalde, Berufsschule für Gesundheits- und Krankenpflege Zürich, Switzerland 2003: Diplom Niveau 1 2004: Diplom Niveau 2 Teritiär HF/ SRK (IKRK) Registered/ Licensed Advanced Federal Diploma of Higher Education Training placements in medicine, surgery, gynaecology, geriatrics, psychiatry, rehabilitation, paedriatric-psychiatry as well as emergency medicine in various hospitals College of Higher Education: Südhalde Gesundheit-und Krankenpflegeschule, Zürich Teaching hospitals: Psychiatric Clinic Franziskusheim, Oberwil b. Zug Psychiatric Clinic Beverin, Cazis/GR General Hospital Uster Cantonal District General Hospital Zug
2004 - 2007	Degree Course in Behavioural Psychology and Behavioural Therapy (lic.phil.Schläpfer) Certificate in Mediation of Psychological behavioural therapy: classisic conditioning (Pawlow, Skinner) Token Economy System practical application in a behavioural therapy units with chronical and forensic patients theoretical practice based on case studies and set situations weekly advanced training courses Psychiatric Health Services, Aargau Psychiatric Hospital Königsfelden, Brugg-Windisch
2004 - 2005	During the Tsunami in Sri Lanka I worked for the Medical Crisis-Disaster Unit Sarvodaya Organization, Sri Lanka
2007	Language college in Australia English Language Certificate Sydney College of English, Sydney, Australien
2008 - 2010	Full-time occupation as professional psychiatric nurse in the closed unit/ward of acute emergency service of the Psychiatric University Hospital Zürich Occupation description/responsible care and councelling of patients in acute crisis registration/diagnosis according to NANDA medical technicals executions project managment for relatives supervision and coaching of higher nursing students in charge of aroma therapy
	Supplementary training Aggression-management, crisis- and conflict management reanimation BLS= basic life support public health Nanda aroma therapy projectmanagement as well as developing concept stategies for coaching of family members and relatives of people with mental health issues Psychiatric University Hospital Zürich
2010-2012	Cooperation for the construction of kindergardens and specially trained caregivers in former war and crisis areas Mullaitivu, Mulliyawalai, Oddusuddan Organization Sarvodaya, Sri Lanka
2010	First year of my studies in Ayurvedic medicine Certificate in Ayurveda Pancakarma and Rasayana Methods Introduction into the writings and verse of Ayurvedic texts Jeewaka Asapuwa, Dr. Mendis, Colombo, Sri Lanka
2011 - 2012	Specialist, Supervisor and responsible for professional nursing care of the residential home "Üetliblick" Zürich Responsible for: the professional care of residents (18-98 years old) with various illnesses (multiple sclerosis, parkinson disease, dementia, addiction) Nursing duties and terminal care in palliative situations Training of nursing students in collaboration with the "Careum School for Heath Care" in Zürich Collaboration with the family and physicians of the residents
2012 - 2015	Working as registered/licensed professional higher educated nurse specialist in psychiatry in the emergency on-call unit of Psychiatric University Hospital Zürich (early detection of psychosis and emergency admissions) Various assignments at internal medicine unit, in the General City Hospital Triemli, Zürich and in the dementia service of the retirement home "Frohmatt" in Wädenswil 2012 Begin of 4-year studies towards a degree as Ayurveda Specialist at the EAA 2012 Begin of 3-year part-time degree course in Transpersonal Psychology 2013 Start of Ayurveda therapies at privat doctors practice in Wil/SG and Zürich 2014 EMR- Experience medical Registration/ licensed for experienced health insurances Switzerland) Ayurvedamedicine Lectures, Treatments and Consultations at various events: 13.Mai 2013: Lecture "Info Ayurvedamedicine" at the "Health Practice-Strässle" in Wil/SG 13. Juli 2014: Ayurveda treatments and consultations at the "Fusionday" in Bubikon/ZH 3. Oktober 2014: Lecture "Living with more balance" at the "Nature First Pharmacy" in Zürich August 2015: Treatments, consultations and lecture at the "Yoga Festival Stress-time-out" in Kiental/BE 20.-22. Nov. 2015: Ayurveda-Weekend/ Lecture: "The Principles, Origin and Basics of Ayurvedamedicine" at the "Yoga-Atelier", Petersgasse 32, in Basel Treatments: In the "recovery zone Gundeldingerfeld", BaselYoga with Orsina Studach based on the theme of "3 Dosas"
2012 - 2020	Part-time employment as a higher advanced registered licensed professional nurse for "Spitex" (home care nursing) for the Medical-Psychosocial Service of the city of Zurich and for on-call emergency unit at the Psychiatric University Hospital in Zürich Case managment of complex, unstable nursing situations Clarification of the nursing and care needs in complex, acute, chronic, psychiatric and palliative situations, including medication and wound care Systematic verification with NANDA and RAIHC, MDS and MH/Mental Health Crisis management and working on-site with contact persons Interdisciplinary collaboration with physicians, specialist units, social welfare offices, KESB Zürich, health insurances and hospitals Personal consultations for relatives and as well as the social environment of the patient Advice and guidance (including prevention) for patients and their relatives and the environment in therapeutic processes Preparation of medical orders includes apply and administer of medicine guidance, coaching and counselling as well as carrying out crisis interventions for psychiatrically decompensated people
2015	Completion of my 3-year degree course in Transpersonal Psychology Certificate in: supervision and coaching crisis intervention and conflict management potential development (O. Weber)
2015	Completion of my 4-years studies and Degree-diploma as Ayurveda Specialist at the EAA (European Academy of Ayurveda) Ayurveda Specialist Diploma after examination Ayurvedic naturopathy and philosophy diverse diagnostic techniques and therapy methods nutritional councelling dietetics and herbal medicine massage and external oil treatments psychological counselling and interviewing treatment procedures for complementary medicine 2013: Internship in "Svastha cure" in Birstein, Germany 2015: Internship in "Internal medicine and Pancakarma" at the McCarthy Ayurveda Hospital Colombo, Sri Lanka Supplementary training course in medically approved Phytotherapie- main focus on Ayurvedamedicine: Ayurvedic application of western herbs in gynecology and for the digestive system
2016	Supplementary training course at the Tilak College in Pune, India: dietetics and therapy for chronic diseases such as diabetes, obesity, skin problems, respiratory and heart problems, skin diseases, mental disorders, digestive problems, during pregnancy and old age Studium und Abschlusszertifikat Tilak Collage Pune, Indien Lectures and Events in 2016: 17. Juni 2016: Lecture: "Ayurvedamedicine in Gynecology" at the "Nature First Pharmacy" in Zürich 4.-6. November 2016: Lecture and treatments on: "Ayurvedamedicine &Yoga in Gynecology" in collaboration with Orsina Studach, Gundeldingerfeld, in Basel
2017	As equivalent as Bachelor Niveau of EEA follows the on-going studies for Master of Science in Ayurvedamedicine Universität Middlesex, London
2018	2018 Degree/Diploma of Medical Ayurveda Specialist EAA after Midterm Exam University Middlesex, London
2019	The following internships as part of the master's degree absolved: Internship: P. D. Patel Ayurveda Hospital (Kayacikitsa – Inner medicine- Pancakarma, Shalyatantra (HNO), Shalakyatantra (surgery), Kaumarabhritaya (pediatry) Prof. Dr. Gupta, Prof. Dr. Manish Nadiad, Gujarat, Indien Working and internship: Osethma Ayurveda Hospital & College (Kayacikitsa, Pancakarma, Shalakyatantra) visitation of Institute of Indigenous Medicine University of Colombo Prof. Dr. MD Serasinghe, D.A.M.S. (Ayurveda medical science), BHU, Senior Lecturer of Institute of Indigenous Medicine University of Colombo, Sri Lanka Maharagama-Colombo, Sri Lanka Internship: Practice Dr.med. Kalyani Nagersheth Doctor of Physical and rehabilitative medicine, naturopathic treatment, Ayurveda Frankfurt, Germany Graduation as Ayurvedaphysician EAA higher educated of University London Middlesex (equivalent to BAMS) inner medicine / Kayacikitsa: spec. chronical illnesses, rheumatology, pneumonology, cardiology, immunology, orthopady, gynocology, paediatrics, oncology, metabolic disorders, ear-nose-throat-medicine science & research manual therapy psychology, yogatherapy / Sattvavajaya pharmacology & phytotherapy /Dravyaguna dietetics philosophy law cure concepts cleansing procedures / Pancakarma participations in visits and consultations at hospitals
2020	Expansion of the own doctors office of Ayurvedamedicine & -therapy, Zürich, Switzerland Lectures/Events: 29. August 2020: Ayurveda for women- "Kaumarabritaya" In collaboration with Orsina Studach- Yoga in climacterium, Yoga-Atelier, Basel Writing of the Masterthesis, MSc. Ayurvedamedicine University London Middlex
2021	Successful submission of the Master's thesis and graduation 25./26. September Lectures/ Event: Psychiatric disorders (Manasaroga) in Ayurvedic medicine in Basel in collaboration with Orsina Studach Organisation, coordination, set-up of the non-profit project of the Kumuduni-Ayurvedamedical Help & Health Clinic Sri Lanka, for protected working- and educationsplaces for disadvantaged people of Sri Lanka and ayurvedic intensive cures in Sri Lanka
2022	NHP eidg. Dipl. in Ayurvedamedizin, ODAM MSc. Ayurvedamedicine (with distinction) Experts/Appraiser: Prof. Dr. Martin Mittwede EAA Dr. med. Michael Jeitler, Charité Universitymedicine Berlin, Departement for Integrative Medicine University of London Middlesex 3./4. September Lectures and consultations: Psychiatric disorders (Manasaroga) in Ayurvedic medicine in Basel in collaboration with Orsina Studach, Yoga Atelier September 2022 Lecture and presentation of the master thesis: "The concepts of symptomatology of manasaroga (mental illnesses) in classical Ayurveda medicine and modern psychiatry". A conceptual comparison based on the writings of classical Ayurveda medicine and modern medicine. EAA, Germany Registration of University Grand Commission Colombo Certificate: UGC/AC/Recog-Forg/11/08/07 Sri Lanka
2023	Development and establishment- work of the Kumuduni Ayurvedamedical Help & Health Clinic, intensive cure treatments (non-profit development aid project for work, training & education for disadvantaged people in Sri Lanka & Ayurveda medicine clinic in Sri Lanka) Sri Lanka Continuation of Ayurveda physician place in Zürich, Switzerland

I am a member of AMVS (Ayurvedic Medicine Association) and VSAMT (Association Swiss Ayurvedic - Doctors & -Therapists)

and registred at EMR (Swiss Quality of Medical experience register) and VISANA