Who Are We?

Manish Chandra

Manish Chandra

Founder, Ayurvedic Doctor

Growing up in Nepal, Manish was exposed to Ayurveda from an early age, creating a foundation for his deep connection to this time tested medical system. He combines the traditional system of Ayurveda with modern biological system’s approach to health and healing.

Manish is a board certified Ayurvedic Doctor by National Ayurvedic Medical Association, USA after earning a masters degree from Mount Madonna Institute, College of Ayurveda in 2012. Besides the clinical practice, he has been teaching Ayurvedic classes and has served as a guest lecturer at UCSC and Five Branches University. He is a former faculty for Sanskrit (classical language of Yoga and Ayurveda) at Mount Madonna Institute and a former faculty for Ayurveda at East West School of Planetary Herbalism, Traditional Chinese Medicine Institute.

His signature evidence-based Gut Healing Protocol, which is intended to heal the community one gut at a time, integrates yoga, meditation, and pranayama (yogic breathing exercise) based on his dedicated studentship of Yoga and Ayurveda for a holistic result.

Sheyna Holmes

Sheyna Holmes

Ayurvedic body Therapist

Sheyna has been studying herbalism and holistic healing for over 10 years. She was drawn to Ayurveda on the path of herbalism and found so much more that this system of medicine offers. She found solace and transformation in the simplicity of Ayurvedic remedies and root cause healing.

She received an Ayurvedic Health Counseling certification from Mount Madonna Institute in 2020 and an Ayurvedic Massage & Bliss Therapy certification at California College of Ayurveda in 2022. Sheyna is a medicine maker, gardener, herbalist, potter, chef, jeweler, water lover and nature enjoyer. She is passionate about being of service to her community and providing nourishment and deep relaxation to all of her clients. 

Annabelle LaCagnina

Annabelle LaCagnina

Massage Therapist

Annabelle is an experienced massage therapist who specializes in Swedish Massage, Polarity Therapy, and encouraging relaxation of the nervous system in order to rest and reset. She is interested in why pain arises in the body, ways of healing, as well as the body’s natural ability to find balance. Her massage style is intuitive and client focused.
As a dancer for many years, she has learned to appreciate the beauty and resilience of the human body. She is passionate about massage, bodywork, and exploring the science behind touch as a means of relieving physical and emotional pain. She strives to provide a holistic and therapeutic experience for every client.