Uway Health
Dr. Keshavan Nambisan, Chief Ayurveda Consultant – Uway Health
Ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of medicine, is gaining widespread attention in modern wellness circles for its holistic, personalized, and preventive approach. Unlike conventional medicine, which often focuses on symptoms, Ayurveda dives deeper—into your lifestyle, mental health, environment, and internal imbalances—to provide lasting solutions.
If you’ve booked your first Ayurvedic consultation, congratulations! You’re about to explore a system that doesn’t just aim to cure, but to restore balance, improve vitality, and promote total well-being.
As a practicing Ayurvedic doctor at UWAY Health, I understand how overwhelming a first-time visit can be. Let me walk you through what really happens during your initial consultation, what you can expect, and how to prepare so you get the most out of this timeless healing system.
Why Choose Ayurveda for Your Health?
Ayurveda sees health as a state of harmony between body, mind, and spirit. It doesn’t look for quick fixes. Instead, it seeks to find and correct the root causes of your discomfort—whether they’re physical, emotional, or environmental.
Patients often approach us with chronic issues like:
Joint pain, back pain, or arthritis
Digestive disorders (bloating, constipation, IBS)
Skin conditions like eczema or psoriasis
Anxiety, sleep disturbances, and stress
Hormonal imbalances
Lifestyle diseases like diabetes or obesity
In Ayurveda, each condition is evaluated uniquely, and the treatment plan is personalized based on the patient’s constitution, not just the disease label.
Step-by-Step: What Happens During Your First Consultation
1. Detailed Personal Health History
Your consultation begins with a deep dive into your medical history, lifestyle, diet, emotional well-being, work habits, and even sleep cycles. Ayurveda understands that every aspect of your daily life contributes to your health.
We will ask about:
Your digestion patterns
Energy levels throughout the day
Appetite and cravings
Emotional triggers
Physical activity and mobility
Menstrual or reproductive health (if relevant)
This is not just data collection. These inputs help us understand how your doshas (Vata, Pitta, Kapha) are functioning and where the imbalances lie.
2. Prakriti and Vikriti Analysis
Prakriti is your unique Ayurvedic body-mind constitution, determined at birth. Vikriti is your current state of imbalance.
By examining your:
Pulse (Nadi Pariksha)
Tongue (Jihva Pariksha)
Eyes, skin, nails
Voice, posture, and demeanor
we can assess which doshas are aggravated and tailor a treatment plan that brings you back to your natural balance.
3. Diagnosis the Ayurvedic Way
Unlike conventional diagnostics, Ayurveda focuses less on lab results and more on the functional disturbances that precede disease.
For example:
Constipation might not just be about fiber intake, but about a Vata imbalance due to irregular routines or suppressed emotions.
Acne may not be a hormonal issue alone, but a reflection of Pitta aggravation and ama (toxins) buildup from poor digestion.
Of course, modern diagnostic tools like blood tests or scans are respected and may be used in tandem for accuracy.
Your Personalized Healing Plan: What You’ll Leave With
After the consultation, we provide a comprehensive plan including:
1. Herbal Medicines (Customized Prescriptions)
These may include classical Ayurvedic formulations or plant-based extracts that are safe, effective, and time-tested. Each prescription is tailored, never one-size-fits-all.
2. Diet and Nutrition Guidelines
Ayurveda places enormous importance on food. You’ll receive a plan that suits your dosha type, metabolic fire (agni), and current imbalances.
For instance:
Vata-pacifying diets emphasize warm, grounding, nourishing foods.
Pitta needs cooling, hydrating meals.
Kapha benefits from light, spicy, dry textures.
3. Lifestyle Modifications
Sleep routines, yoga, pranayama (breathwork), daily rituals (dinacharya), and even exposure to sunlight—all these contribute to your healing. Small changes can create significant shifts.
4. Detox or Panchakarma Recommendations
If necessary, we might suggest internal cleansing therapies to remove deep-seated toxins (ama). These may be planned after your body is prepared and stabilized.
5. Follow-up Plan and Support
Ayurveda is not about overnight results. You’ll receive clear follow-up instructions to track progress and make gradual changes.
How to Prepare for Your First Consultation
Note Down Your Symptoms: Even minor discomforts matter in Ayurveda.
Track Your Digestion: Bowel habits, bloating, appetite changes—all are clues.
Be Honest: Share emotional or mental challenges. They are part of your healing.
Bring Medical Reports (if any): Especially if you’re on medication or have a diagnosed condition.
Common Questions First-Timers Ask
Will I have to stop all my current medications?
Absolutely not. Ayurveda works alongside modern medicine. Stopping any allopathic medication is done only after careful consideration and results.
How long will it take to see results?
Ayurveda aims for deep, sustainable healing, not symptomatic relief. While some improvements are seen in 1–2 weeks, chronic issues may take months of consistent practice.
Is the treatment expensive?
Our approach is cost-effective in the long run. You’re investing in prevention, not just treatment. We offer affordable consultation plans with personalized care.
Why Choose UWAY Health for Your Ayurvedic Journey?
At UWAY Health, we blend traditional Kerala-based Ayurvedic wisdom with modern diagnostic tools to provide safe, authentic, and practical care.
Consultations led by experienced doctors like myself
Panchakarma treatments under expert supervision
Easy follow-ups through online and telephonic consultations
Holistic support for lifestyle, diet, and mental well-being
We’ve helped thousands manage chronic pain, stress, digestive disorders, women’s health issues, and more—without invasive procedures.
Ayurveda Is Not Just Medicine—It’s a Way of Life
When you choose Ayurveda, you’re choosing a path that honors your uniqueness. It doesn’t label you based on your disease—it seeks to understand you as a whole.
As your Ayurvedic guide, I urge you to enter your first consultation with curiosity, honesty, and openness. You might just discover that the answers you’re looking for have been within you all along.
About author
Dr P.T. Keshavan Nambisan is a renowned Ayurvedic expert and the fifth-generation representative of his family, which has been practising traditional Vaidyas of the Old Malabar region of Kerala for generations. He graduated with a Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences.
With over 20 years of experience, Dr Keshavan is known for his expertise in addressing complex, chronic, and progressive illnesses such as autoimmune diseases, cancer, chronic kidney disease, and autism spectrum disorders. Before co-founding UWAY, he served as Deputy Chief Medical Officer at The Arya Vaidya Chikitsalayam (AVP), Coimbatore.