Testimonials
BETHLEHEM
“Am excited, happy, and grateful when writing this. 2019 and more than half of 2020, I had health challenges I or doctors couldn't figure out. My depression and anxiety started 2018 after my mom was very ill with breast cancer. At the same time, both my husband and I lost our job. All the stresses lead to depression. I had heart palpitation that required me to see a cardiologist a few times and I even had to wear a heartbeat monitor for a month or more. I also have hyperthyroid and have been taking medication for the past 5 or 6 years. I was very uncomfortable in my own body and seeing several doctors couldn't help me figure out what is really going on with me. I have learned about Ayurveda in a Yoga teachers training program. Then, I started searching for Ayurvedic doctors in Minnesota and found Dr. Asavari Manvikar. I had my first appointment with her on November 10th, 2020 and that was the beginning of my journey to healthy living. It has been just 51 days that I started following Dr. Asavari's recommendations and my results are amazing. No more heart palpitation, no constipation, I am full of energy and happy.”
SHARON HILLS-BONCZYK, MPH
“Words are not enough to express the gratitude I feel for Asavari's expertise, attentiveness, and kindness during the last couple of months when I was not well. It meant a lot to me to have such an experienced and knowledgeable Ayurvedic physician able to understand and treat me when numerous medical doctors were perplexed by my condition. After four months of debilitating illness, I slowly began to heal. Since I was not able to tolerate any allopathic medicines, I believe my healing was a result of the care I received from Asavari including the supplements and oils that she carefully prepared for me. She listened well, encouraged me, was thoughtful in how she responded, and always followed up with me, checking in to see how I was doing. We are so fortunate to have her in the Twin Cities!”
ANNETTE
“Dr. Manvikar is a rare gem! She is one of the most caring and compassionate health care providers I have had the pleasure with which to work. While Dr. Manvikar knows how profoundly Ayurveda can quickly rebalance the body, mind, and spirit - she holds no arrogance or dogma about how this style of healthcare quickly rebalances the body - for lifelong health, rather than just a quick fix with a pill. With great accuracy, Dr. Manvikar has the ability to quickly assess the individual and suggest immediate changes to help manage symptoms and ultimately heal the body. I found her when I had lost almost twenty pounds in a very short period of time without intending. Dr. Manvikar's dietary suggestions quickly helped me regain an appetite for food and helped me gain weight. She is also a wonderful teacher! I learned about various Ayurvedic practices to help bring my body back to balance. Thanks to Dr. Manvikar, I also learned how much I love ghee and how something so simple can act so profoundly on the body. Dr. Manvikar is also exceptionally professional, as she works in concert with others on your healing team!”
SANDRA
“I first found out about Asavari by reading a wellness newspaper 15 years ago. It has been a very pleasant journey since the beginning. First with yoga classes in Eden Prairie and almost immediately learning and experiencing Ayurveda. I remember taking the “find out about your Dosha” quiz and learning more about the things that affected my body type (weather, foods, time of the day, etc.). After that, I was hooked to Ayurveda and wanted Dr. Asavari to become my natural wellness path support and healer. Through our meetings, I had the opportunity, and fortune to become Asavari’s friend. During our conversation, we also realized that India (her birth country) and Mexico (my birth country) share a very common style in food, traditions, beliefs, and a natural approach to healing illnesses.
I would say that Dr. Asavari and Ayurveda literally saved my life. About 4 years ago, I was diagnosed with NASH (nonalcoholic steatohepatitis ) and the medication that was prescribed from a liver doctor did help me in the beginning, but I knew it was not enough. So, Dr. Asavari’s knowledge as well as my wish to improve my health worked wonders. I also had to change bad diet habits, increase exercise classes, and become pretty consistent taking all the Ayurvedic supplements. I can tell that I continue visiting Dr. Asavari, liver specialist, and primary doctor (for blood work and a yearly physical exam) in order to maintain the good health.I would like to add that part of Ayurveda wellness is healing trough the oil therapy. I had issues with my vision and both knees. I did the oil therapy more than once for each problem and I noticed a real and beneficial improvement. My family also has experienced the benefits of Ayurveda, for sleep and digestive issues and now they can also testify that their health is way, way better. Many thanks to Dr. Asavari for her knowledge, friendship, and support through the years!”
RICHA
“I met with Dr. Asavari in a talk on Ayurveda. My daughter has acute problem of acne and it started when she was 12 years old. I started her allopathic treatment but unfortunately didn’t get the satisfactory results. Then I reached to Dr. Asavari and started her treatment for acne problem. Within two weeks, I noticed drastic change on my daughter‘s face that is so much satisfying for me. My daughter’s face looks so nice and smooth. I am so much thankful to Dr. Asavari for her amazing treatment. I am very satisfied with her.”
JANET
“The first time I met Dr. Asavari was back in 2016 in my 200 hour RYT. I was spinning in pain and anxiety, not grounded, in recovery from alcoholism and a domestic abuse survivor. When I told Dr. Asavari I wanted to work with her I felt I was grasping for breath, for survival, for an opportunity to learn to live in the present moment. Our journey together began December 2016. Dr. Asavari has been an integral part of my journey of healing. Over our first several sessions I had an opportunity to purge some of the pain I was swimming in and Dr. Asavari listened in order to prescribe the proper Ayurvedic treatment for me. With her knowledge of Ayurveda and proper guidance she has been able to prescribe for me an Ayurvedic program that has helped ground me, quiet my mind in order to find and embrace peace within through accepting my past and truly living in the present.
Ayurveda is a way of life, it is not a quick fix. The practice of Ayurveda takes work. Dr. Asavari has provided for me Ayurvedic stepping stones in order to keep me on the path that continues to lead me to a place of peace. This journey of healing will be a life long journey and I am very grateful to have Dr. Asavari as my guide. As our sessions become less frequent I know I am able to continue on my Ayurvedic practice because of the proper foundations Dr. Asavari provided me, taught me, which gives me an opportunity to root and grow, like the beautiful lotus flower. And for that I am extremely thankful.”
ROOPALI
“Getting Ayurvedic treatment in the USA is really very difficult. But I found excellent service and a very knowledgeable Ayurvedic practitioner, Dr. Asavari Manvikar. I began my journey when I found out about my fibroid issue. Just looking at my test reports and talking to me over the phone, she noticed what exactly the problem was. Within a time span of just 1 to 2 months, I noticed a major positive effect of the supplements. It's been 6 months now and I feel I am fully recovered. I am amazed by the deep understanding and accuracy of Dr. Asavari and felt as if she knew me since forever. I can truly say I feel blessed to be in the hands of Dr. Manvikar who is helping me gaining my optimal health. I highly recommend her.”
ILONA
“I completed Dr. Asavari Manvikar's course on Ayurveda Medicine through the Center for Spirituality and Healing at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus. I highly recommend this course as it has changed my worldview on health and well-being. Dr. Manvikar explained Ayurvedic principles in a way that made sense and have proven beneficial to my own health. I think most people would benefit from basic Ayurvedic concepts and Dr. Manvikar does an excellent job presenting this practice of medicine.”
MICHELLE
“I met Dr. Manvikar in 2017 when I was suffering from blurred vision and frequent headaches. At that time I had sought help from several Western medicine doctors but no-one was able to help me. I was familiar with the concept of Ayurvedic medicine from my coursework in nursing and decided to see Dr. Manvikar. Under her guidance, after several visits with her, my symptoms resolved. I continue to see her, and I am grateful for the opportunity to see her regularly for recommendations about my general health and wellness.”
SCHAON
“Asavari is a fantastic and knowledgeable teacher. She is very informative, and doesn't shy away from the tougher and more thought provoking questions (which I often ask). It is always a pleasure learning from Asavari! Thank you for all the knowledge and wisdom you pass on to your students. It has helped keep my journey informative and pleasurable.”
CONNIE
“Working with Dr. Asavari Manvikar made the strategic difference for improvement in my long-standing arthritis and weight issues which had been so resistant to change. I finally feel hope and more peace. I have benefitted greatly from her restorative and gentle yoga classes, and her calming presence and wisdom drew me in to want to seek her help and guidance for making long-term changes in my health and in my life. I am grateful for her work.”
KRISTEN
“My son Jake was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease at age eight, and at age ten his GI doctors were recommending immune suppressing medication. I reached out to the Ayurvedic practitioner I'd been seeing who recommended Dr. Asavari. Jake, now eleven, has been seeing Dr. Asavari for about eight months and his health has improved tremendously. Her kind, warm nature made it easy for Jake to feel comfortable. We are so grateful for Asavari's continued guidance and wisdom so our son can live a happy and healthy life!”
DORRIE
“I met Dr. Manvikar by taking her gentle and restorative yoga classes at Green Lotus in Eden Prairie. I have had a chronic cough all my life and at the time I had my cough for four months. I just couldn’t kick it. I heard Asavari was a Ayurvedic Doctor, so I asked if she could help. Our first visit we talked and had an exam, I was amazed when I learned they can take your pulse in different area of your wrist and gives them information bout other organs in your body. I learned about doshas and energies, meditation, a new way of life. Needless to say she helped my cough go away with one visit, herbs, help on understanding the right diet, sleep and exercise recommended for my dosha . My cough was gone and people around me were amazed.
I am excited about learning more of the Ayurvedic lifestyle and how it can improve my life , I signed up for two of the classes she teaches at Normandale, they had gotten cancelled due to the pandemic, I do plan on taking them in the fall when they will be offered again. Thank you Dr Manvikar for this new exciting journey I’m my life.”
ANU
“I have been seeing Dr. Asavari Manvikar for about 18 months. She has helped me combat the fluctuations of Vata and Pitta in my body. I had been diagnosed with Hidradenitis suppurativa an inflammatory disease after my delivery. Unfortunately, there is no cause or permanent treatment in western medicine. Asavari Manvikar suggested doing the Virechana panchakarma treatment. She was very patient in giving the instructions and followed up with me to understand how my body was responding.
After the treatment, my symptoms of Hidradenitis suppurativa have reduced drastically and I have lots of energy. My skin started glowing and my digestion has improved so much. Asavari Manvikar understands the patient's needs and drives them towards it. She made sure the course of treatment is easily followable by me so that I can stick onto things long term. I am glad I met her and started my lifestyle changes.”
ROBERT
“Under the skilled guidance and health coaching of Dr. Manvikar over the last 15 months, I have had a significant improvement of a chronic ailment. At my age, this is quite an achievement, particularly because previous Western medical interventions were of no avail. I feel quite fortunate that right here in the Twin Cities I have access to this foremost Ayurvedic physician from India.”
SENCHU
“Dr. Asavari Manvikar came into my life as an Ayurveda teacher at Normandale, I loved her style and demeanor and soon she became my personal health consultant in March 2020. Migraines have always buffeted me since my teen years - could be summer heat, delayed meals, lunar cycles- all can send me to migraine lane that would debilitate me for weeks. The day I explained my migraines to Dr. Manvikar, she listened intently and gave me supplements and in a matter of a few weeks, I had zero migraine episodes. It has been 5 months and I have been migraine free after 3 decades of suffering. This change in diet and lifestyle is the beginning of a better me! She is a calm, serene physician, the best one there is for healing!”
CLIENT
“My journey on Ayurvedic Healing began 3 months back when I consulted Dr. Asavari. Past few years, I had started having frequent headaches, irregular sleep pattern and dry eyes due to stressful work schedule. She understood the underlying issue and nailed down the problem areas. She recommended easy to accommodate dietary changes, yoga, and routine along with Ayurvedic supplements. She provided more holistic healing approach. Within a month headache frequency had gone down considerably. I was sleeping better. I feel the long lasting effects of her Ayurvedic healing guidance. I truly feel lucky to have met Asavari and be able to get Ayurvedic Treatment in USA from such a bright and knowledgeable practitioner. I highly recommend Dr. Asavari.”
SHIRLEY
“Life is hard! Each of us confronts its challenges, victories, and losses to gather our unique experience. Asavari Manvikar teaches Ayurvedic wisdom to heal the past and ancient self-care to instill confidence for daily tasks. Asavari empowers each individual to obtain a natural balance in their body that defends them from “dis-ease”.”
REKHA
“I highly recommend Ayuwellness for anyone interested in supporting their holistic health. I started visits in Dec 2021 for physical health goals. She completed a thorough, holistic assessment & utilized lab results from my doctor as well. Following her recommendations, I made great progress and reached my goals within 6 months. During regular meetings, Asavari modified treatments to address my individual changes over time. Her caring, understanding support helped me stay accountable & consistent in building new health routines. The food changes were manageable, and the supplements worked remarkably well. Most importantly, the individualized yoga & pranayama practices have improved my overall health long term, including not just physical health but emotional balance as well. I continue to visit Asavari anytime I feel out of balance and need her caring support & Ayurvedic expertise..”
