Faculty – Community Education Division (Ayurveda and Integrative Health)
Dr. Rucha Kelkar is the Founder and Director of Ayurbliss Wellness Center in San Mateo, California, USA. She currently serves as Chair and Advisor of Ayurveda at Mount Madonna Center, is the Past- President of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA) and currently serves on the Board of Directors of NAMA. She holds a BAMS degree in Ayurveda, a doctoral degree in Physical Therapy and is a licensed professional in the State of California.
An accomplished clinician, educator, speaker, and writer, Dr. Kelkar has over 24 years of experience in Ayurveda and integrative healthcare. She is a dedicated advocate for authentic Ayurveda and its role in modern integrative medicine. Dr. Kelkar has been invited to speak at prestigious national and international forums, including the AYUSH World Ayurveda Congress in India and Dubai, the Consulate General of India in San Francisco, and the Indian Embassy in Berlin, Germany, where she has shared insights on Ayurveda and integrative health.
At Ayurbliss—An Integrative Wellness Center, Dr. Kelkar offers comprehensive, patient- centered care through Ayurveda, Panchakarma, Physical Therapy, and Yoga Therapy, providing a truly integrative approach to healing and rehabilitation. She regularly conducts workshops and educational programs on Ayurveda and is frequently invited to speak at clinics, hospitals, conferences, healthcare systems, conventions, and corporate settings. She is the co-author of Clinician’s Compass- Illustrated Clinical Conditions of Integrative Ayurveda and Physical Therapy.
Dr. Kelkar has mentored students from Stanford Medical School as part of their Integrative Medicine Clerkship, is a published author, and has contributed to breast cancer research at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), one of the world’s leading research institutions. She also serves as faculty for leading Ayurveda institutions and has presented at numerous national Ayurveda conferences.
Deeply committed to excellence in healthcare, education, and visionary leadership, Dr. Kelkar is a passionate ambassador for Ayurveda and integrative wellness. By bridging Physical Therapy with the timeless wisdom of Ayurveda and Yoga, Dr. Kelkar advances a holistic vision of health through leadership, education, and advocacy, inspiring individuals and communities to embrace sustainable health, vitality, and well-being.
