Who Are We?

Manish is an Ayurvedic Doctor, certified by the board of National Ayurvedic Medical Association in the United States. Born and raised in Nepal, he has a foundational understanding of Ayurveda from an early age. Manish’s practice is uniquely defined by his ability to seamlessly combine the traditional principles of Ayurveda with a modern, biological systems approach to health and healing.

Manish earned a Master’s degree in Ayurvedic Medicine from Mount Madonna Institute, College of Ayurveda in 2012. He subsequently founded Santa Cruz Ayurveda in Santa Cruz, California, where he has been providing the services since. In addition to his clinical work, Manish is dedicated to teaching and making academic contributions. He has served as a guest lecturer at University of California, Santa Cruz and Five Branches, Traditional Chinese Medicine University. Furthermore, he is a former faculty at Mount Madonna Institute and East West School of Planetary Herbalism.

His commitment to holistic and time tested medicine is highlighted by his signature Gut Healing Protocol. This protocol integrates yoga, meditation, and pranayama (yogic breathing exercise), drawing upon his dedicated studentship of Yoga and Ayurveda, with the mission of healing the community one gut at a time.

Krystal was born to an Indian mother and grew up influenced by Ayurveda, thanks in part to her mother’s impressive home apothecary. From a young age, she developed an interest in herbalism, experimenting with a variety of homemade herbal remedies and culinary creations. Krystal also enjoys learning and practicing different styles of yoga, including Hatha, Yin, and Yoga Nidra. She is passionate about traditional medicine systems and loves to integrate Ayurvedic practices into her daily life. Additionally, she has several years of experience working on organic permaculture farms and practices home-scale garden design in her free time.

Krystal is a graduate of New York University, where she earned an honors B.A. degree in Environmental Studies. She has completed 200 hours of training in herbalism and is currently enrolled in a local Permaculture Design Course. Krystal strives to continue her journey as a student of holistic healthcare and is dedicated to empowering others to cultivate a deeper connection with plants through gardening and medicine-making. At Santa Cruz Ayurveda, Krystal writes articles, produces social media content, manages appointments, and communicates with patients.