Devi Ma Kunja
Ayurvedic Rural Hospital
Imagine a place where quality Ayurvedic care is available to all in a healthy natural setting and at a low cost according to one’s means. Learn more>>
How Can you Help?
We appreciate all levels of support for the following:
> Land & Building Project
To initiate next steps (fencing, architect and engineering fees, permits) and provide for all future development.
> Medical Equipment
Microscope, portable x-ray and ultrasound machine, diabetic diagnostic tools.
> Hopsital Operational Costs
Funding to support ongoing activities and increase services.
> Pharmacy
Equipment such as dryers, processors and furances.
> Scholarships
Support Nepalese Ayurveda medical students.
> Outreach Programs
Funds for medicine and supplies (one health camp costs $450 U.S.)
Donate to Nepal
100% of donations to go to Devi Ma Kunja to help support earthquake survivors. Learn More & Donate >>
Meet Dr Shrestha
- Nepal’s first female Ayurvedic Physician & Ayurvedic OB/GYN
- The only known female Ayurveda MD, OB/GYN currently teaching in the U.S.
- Founder of Devi Ma Ayurveda
Rural Hospital in Sipadole, Nepal
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Dr. Sarita Shrestha is a classically trained Ayurvedic physician from Kathmandu, Nepal with more than 25 years of clinical experience in hospitals, clinics and rural health camps. She has facilitated training programs for thousands of national and international students in Ayurvedic Medicine and Yoga Therapy; emphasizing her specialty in women's healthcare. She is renowned as Nepal's first female Ayurvedic physician as well as its first Ayurvedic OB/GYN. Educated in a medical school that fully integrated classical Ayurveda with "modern medicine", Dr. Shrestha has an exceptional perspective and ability to integrate western science and traditional Ayurvedic medicine for western students. In 2003 Dr. Shrestha founded the Devi Ma Ayurveda Hospital in Sipadole, Nepal, a village 18 km outside of Kathmandu. She has been teaching the US since 2000.
Dr. Shrestha is a unique teacher. She is the only known female Ayurveda M.D. OB/GYN currently teaching in the U.S. This is remarkable given that on average, at least 80% of those attending Ayurvedic programs in the US are women! In addition to teaching, she has also been providing educational consultations for individuals seeking support in their quest for health. During this time, she has gained a broad understanding of the health and social challenges facing individuals and families in this modern society. She is well known for her unique and specific medicinal formulations for women's healthcare and application of Ayurvedic therapeutics to conditions relevant in contemporary society. Dr. Shrestha also brings to us her knowledge and practice of Yoga Therapy and Acupuncture.
Her Academic Credentials include:
- M.D. (Ayurveda), OB/GYN;
Benares Hindu University,India - BAMS; (Bachelor of Ayurveda Medicine and Surgery)
Jeevaji University, India - CAMS; (Certificate of Ayurveda Medicine and Surgery)
Tribhuvan University, Nepal - I Sc; Tribhuvan University,
Nepal - DAc. Diploma Acupuncture;
Colombo, Sri Lanka - YogaTherapy Certificate;
Vivekananda Kendre, Bangalore, India