Discover the Heart of Our Organization: Dedicated to Authentic Ayurvedic Excellence.
AAAP is guided by a distinguished Board of Directors composed of highly accomplished professionals from diverse fields. Our leadership includes (BAMS, MD-Ayu, PhD-Ayu Ayurvedic Professionals) and experts in modern and integrative health sciences, naturopathy, acupuncture, Siddha medicine, and yoga therapy.
In addition to our Board of Directors, AAAP benefits from the guidance of an Advisory Board of seasoned professionals from the legal and allied fields, which ensure strong organizational governance and strategic growth.
Our directors and advisors have held leadership roles in prominent Ayurvedic organizations worldwide. Their dedication of time, expertise and resources reflect a shared commitment to preserving and promoting the authentic wisdom of Ayurveda.
Our broader membership represents a vibrant community of Ayurvedic professionals, many of whom actively advance Ayurveda on national and international platforms.
President
Dr. Amit Gumman is the founder, President, and Chief Clinician of Harmony Healing Center, an eminent clinic of Integrative Healing Sciences in North America. This exceptionally active clinical practice serves thousands of people.He has been practicing in Oklahoma City since 1994. His practice and medical training integrate a wide array of therapeutic modalities drawn from Ayurveda, Acupuncture, Herbology, Naturopathy, and Yoga. He graduated in Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery from the Government Ayurvedic Medical College, Hyderabad, India. He also holds a Diploma in Naturopathy and is certified as a Yoga instructor and alternative practice doctor.
National Institute of Developmental Delays (NIDD), Shawnee, Oklahoma. A 50 years old, not-for-profit organization serving individuals with disabilities. Ultimate One Home Health Care, a not-for-profit organization, providing home health care, nursing, social services, speech therapy, and occupational therapy. Interfaith Alliance of Oklahoma, a non-partisan, grassroots organization, dedicated to promoting the positive, healing role of faith in civic life and challenging intolerance and extremism.
Vice President
Vaidya Meenakshi Gupta BAMS, Masters in Ayurveda (Gold Medalist), Panchakarma Specialist, Certified in Nutrition Science and Child Nutrition. Meenakshi Gupta is an internationally renowned Ayurveda expert, classically trained Vaidya, holistic Practitioner.
Vaidya Meenakshi Gupta BAMS, Masters in Ayurveda (Gold Medalist), Panchakarma Specialist, Certified in Nutrition Science and Child Nutrition. Meenakshi Gupta is an internationally renowned Ayurveda expert, classically trained Vaidya, holistic Practitioner, Founder, and CEO of AyurRoots Ayurveda Wellness in the Dallas area. She is a Brand Ambassador for Unilever Ayurveda hair care brand Indulekha. She has more than five years of extensive teaching experience at Ayurveda Colleges in India, and more than 18 years of extensive teaching experience in the USA. Vaidya Meenakshi has more than 20 years of extensive international experience in the design & delivery of various Ayurveda courses. She has authored several papers and writes a regular column in several e-magazines, health magazines, various Radio talks, and newspaper articles. She serves as a chair for the Journal club of Council for Ayurveda Research. She is on theeditorial board of various Ayurvedic International Journals and ex-coeditor of Ayurveda Mantra Magazine.
She is a prolific speaker, educator, and leader in the field of Ayurveda. With close to 23 years of Ayurveda clinical practice, she is one of the few holistic practitioners who leads the effort of real integration and focuses on client-centric restorative care. She is a recipient of various awards” Charaka Award “by the Association of Ayurvedic professionals of North America for her work in the field of Ayurveda and was nominated in the Top 15 Women of the Year by Top Pick media for 2019.
Secretary & Treasurer
Vaidya Deepa Bhatt is a Founder of Sangeetha Sammohana Pathashala – An institute that promotes Indian Vedic sciences and Indian Classical art forms. She holds a Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) and a Master’s Degree in Panchakarma under the direct tutelage of Padmashree Prof Gurudip Singh. She is certified in Nadi vijnana/ Pulse Diagnosis and is an E-RYT 500 Yoga Teacher with over 17 years of experience in Yoga and Ayurveda Science. She also has over 15 years of experience in teaching Indian classical music. She has been the founder and director of WE DÉCOR LLC for the last 12 years.
Currently, she is serving as Secretary of TAPAS, Texas Association of Ayurveda Professionals, USA 2020-2024
Also Serving as Secretary & Treasurer, American Association of Ayurvedic Professionals USA 2021-2024
She is a recipient of the Ashwini 2010 award and has been a resource person and panelist in many state, national, and international seminars and webinars in both India and the USA.
Board Member
Board member
Gauri Junnarkar is an Author, Speaker, Nutrition Ayurveda & wellness expert. She is the Founder of ‘Ayurnutrition’, an integrative and Holistic wellness practice combining the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda with modern nutrition. Gauri Junnarkar is a highly accomplished Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, Ayurveda Practitioner(Vaidya), and Panchakarma Specialist with 17+years experience in Integrative Health. She specializes in Diabetes, Weight management, metabolic disorders, and Women’s health. She recently co-authored two books published on Amazon. She hosts ‘Wellness Bites with Gauri’ on YouTube and as a podcast. She is a highly acclaimed speaker and has presented at international and local conferences on Ayurveda and Nutrition. Gauri believes that mind and body have a profound effect on each other. Gauri loves to educate people in choosing the right foods using Ayurveda & Nutrition to nourish the body and create a positive impact on health and wellness.