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Community Partners

Guided by esteemed leaders who bring wisdom, experience,
and vision to CCA’s mission.

Organic India

“We are so blessed to have the opportunity to partner with and support the California College of Ayurveda. The College is a deep wellspring of information for us both personally and professionally. We are grateful to be a small part of the big work this institute offers.”

~ Amy Keller, National Education Leader, Organic India USA, www.organicindia.com.

Karta Purkh Singh Khalsa

Dr. Akhilesh is an Ayurvedic physician at his clinic in New Delhi with his wife, Dr. Minakshi Sharma, a specialist in Ayurvedic Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Sharma serves as Chief Physician and Director of Research and Development for Multani Pharmaceuticals, manufacturer of over 400 Ayurvedic medicines and herbal products. He is Ayurvedic Advisor to the Minister of Health in New Delhi and has received the Dhanvantari Award and the Chikitsa Shiromani Award for his contributions to the field of Ayurveda.

David Frawley

Dr. Liladhar is a fourth generation Ayurvedic physician from Vrindaban in northern India. Dr. Gupta was Director of the Herbal Medicare Center and Senior Physician at Prem Miketan Ashram in Jaipur. He taught at Wellpark College of Natural Therapies in Australia and currently directs a team of Indian physicians at Dhanvantari Dham, his own research, education, and healing center near Delhi.

David Crow

“For over two decades, the California College of Ayurveda has been a bridge linking classical and contemporary Ayurveda to the West, a doorway to enter the long journey of clinical and philosophical study, and a dynamic global community of dedicated students and practitioners following the footsteps of India’s traditional healers.”

~ David Crow, L.Ac, Author of “In Search of the Medicine Buddha” and founder of Floracopeia, www.floracopeia.com.

Melanie & Robert Sachs

“The California College of Ayurveda is the product of Dr. Halpern’s inspired vision and focused ability to gather and share teachings from classical Ayurvedic sources. Dr. Halpern and his staff have built a worthy home where the treasures of Ayurveda are translated into wisdom for modern times.”

~ Melanie & Robert Sachs, Authors of Ayurvedic Spa and Ayurvedic Beauty Care, founders of Diamond Way Ayurveda, www.diamondwayayurveda.com.

Rick Sanger

“CCA’s presence in the community has changed my life – not only introducing me to Ayurveda, but also to my future wife! CCA has a wealth of resources and, more important, a knowledgeable, friendly and dedicated staff who are committed to bringing excellence to training practitioners and treating clients in their Ayurvedic Spa. I am proud to be in support of this commitment. It is clear that CCA’s graduates are trained to bring the highest level of skill back into their own communities of practice.”

~ Rick Sanger, ShiroBliss LLC, shirobliss.com.

James Kelleher

“The California College of Ayurveda is one of the most well respected institutes of Ayurveda in the country. It offers a blend of traditional Ayurvedic knowledge, great organization, and a systematic approach to one of the most ancient healing arts. I have always been impressed with the level of knowledge and practice achieved by its graduates.”

~ James Kelleher, Co-founder of the American Council of Vedic Astrology and the American College of Vedic Astrology, jameskelleher.com.

Drs. Avinesh and Bharati Lele

“Ayurveda is a universal science and art of healthy and happy living. Everyone living on this globe needs to know about Ayurveda. The California College of Ayurveda is engaged in this noble work. We are happy to partner with CCA.”

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