“Ayurveda does not begin with the treatment of disease but rather with an examination of life patterns and our role in the cosmic web of existence. Based on that deeper vision, Ayurveda does address how to treat specific diseases but from a foundation of oneness and wholeness with all that takes us beyond the strategy of conflict and confrontation that much of medicine has adopted in its effort to fight disease.” ~Dr.Marc Halpern

In Sanskrit, Ayurveda means “The Science of Life” and originated in India more than 5,000 years ago; it is considered to be the oldest healing practice on record. Ayurveda is based on the belief that health and wellness need to be placed in the balance between the mind, body, and spirit. The main goal is to promote good health rather than simply treat diseases as they arise. This includes a holistic, whole-body blend of various diagnostic methods, breath work, Ayurvedic massage, spiritual guidance and counseling, meditation, yoga, dietary guidance, and aroma and color therapies to work with the five senses in the promotion of healing.