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Meet Anju Prasad, Ayurvedic Doctor, owner + operator of Anju’s Herbals,
established in 2013. Currently, Anju is running her Private Practice in
Victoria, BC.
For the past ten plus years, Anju has been deeply immersed in Ayurvedic
Medicine. Anju takes great pride in producing all her products by hand,
believing that the energy behind the medicine is significant, at a
quantum level.
As an Ayurvedic Doctor, Anju offers custom compounding for her clients
with rare, organic, artisan Ayurvedic Medicines. Anju’s Ayurvedic
Medicines are only accessible to her clients. She works with over 500
plus herbs, which are all GMP, ISO certified, organic, 100% plant based,
and no use of synthetic chemicals/pesticides. All medicines are
compounded for her clients on an individual bases. Anju is dedicated to
provide individuals the highest quality Ayurvedic medicines to integrate
into their modern lifestyles.
Moreover, Anju studied at the Ayurvedic Institute for 4.5 years. Over
the past decade, Anju has gained the knowledge, training, and experience
to guide her clients to heal with Ayurveda, and help with many chronic
ailments such as: auto immune disorders, cardiovascular,
cognitive/neurodegenerative, chronic inflammation etc…
- Orders can be placed directly through Anju, on the phone/text,
250.893.6948 - 20 minute free phone consult
- Free Delivery in Victoria to your door. Or, shipped via Canada Post.
- Ayurvedic consultations, 1:1 will can be booked online, or email Anju
at anju@anjusherbals.com - Read more about Ayurvedic Consultations below
- Read more about Anju’s Essential Oils that can be purchased in BC
retail stores, on the Shop Page
What Lead Anju To Ayurvedic Medicine?
Anju’s shape shifting journey began when her father passed away of cancer about 13 years ago. Shortly afterwards, she was diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis, an auto immune disorder, as she shares an HLA B-27 genotype from her father.
The downward spiral of events forced her to re think, and revise all aspects of her life: diet/nutrition, lifestyle, etc… For Anju, Ayurveda was the answer. Anju has experienced that Ayurveda as a mode of healing, looks at all aspects of healing (diet, lifestyle, herbals, and root causes of many modern day illnesses).
Moreover, Anju found that eating Ayurvedic foods for your body type/bodily imbalances is key in disease management, and healing. Anju was born and raised in Calgary, and she found that eating a western diet, was a major part of her gut dysbiosis, leading to her auto immune disorder. She is passionate about sharing her Indian cuisine, as many of the meals she grew up eating, have Ayurvedic roots!
She began her journey, in 2013. First Anju, started cultivating medicinal/xeriscape plants, crafting potted arrangements, formulating plant medicines, and pursuing studies in Ayurvedic Medicine.
Anju considers it an honour and privilege, to share ancient medicine, and help implement ancient modalities in our modern lifestyles.
Let’s Work Together …
1:1 Virtual Consultation
Initial Consultation = 1 hour
Intake form is filled out prior to the appointment
- Initial Consultation is where Anju will dive deep, and asses your psycho-biological traits, review your constitution, Prakruti, and assess the underlying root causes, Vikruti.
- She will examine your body, take a comprehensive personal/medical history, (review client intake form). For example, daily diet, work/profession, medications, supplements, surgical procedures, exercise, mental health, and relationships. It is through this intake process that helps us work together to determine key issues, and find the possible root of imbalance, and identify appropriate treatments solutions for you.
- With an insightful assessment, she identifies your constitutional makeup and pinpoints the root cause of any imbalances. This understanding is critical in crafting an Ayurvedic treatment plan that addresses specific health concerns, and harmonizes your body and mind according to your doshic imbalances, and Prakruti.
- A general physical examination which consists of: examination of your tongue, urine, stool (status of agni/digestive fire), voice, skin, and eyes. Moreover, examination of prodromal symptoms, manifested symptoms, pathogenesis, and therapeutic tests + techniques.
- Lastly, Anju will implement biometric tests: urine, blood, stool, or hair, to fully understand the mechanisms behind illness, and causative factors.
- Personalized Ayurvedic Diet Plan – in the initial consult a 4 day diet plan will be given based on assessing your vikruti/current bodily imbalances. Dietary practices are key to treatment, recovery, disease management, and treating gut dysbiosis.
- Artisan, Small Batch, Ayurvedic Medicines – Small batch herbals. Custom Compounding are prescribed and implemented with ease into your daily routine.
Initial Consult – Cost $315.00
One Time Admin Filing fee $25
Total $340.00
Follow Up Consultations
Follow up appointments can be anywhere from 20 – 30 minutes in length depending on the severity of the health issue.
20 minute follow up = $60.00
30 minute follow up = $90.00
$180/hour – charged only for the time you spend with me.
Bio Metric Tests
Bio-Metric Tests may be implemented. For example, urine, hair, saliva, blood tests for various deficiencies within the body. Below are some examples of tests that may be implemented:
- Hormone Testing, comprehensive hormone panel addressing hormonal imbalances
- Metabolic Tests – Vitamin D, Cholesterol profile, Amino acids
- Food Allergy, and Sensitivities testing, addressing auto immune, IBS, Chrohn’s,
Celiac, and GI upset.
How Can Anju Help…
While Anju is trained to help patients with a wide variety of health concerns, Anju’s focus is on digestive health.
- Gastro-intestinal issues such as, IBS, acid reflux, Chron’s, SIBO, food sensitivities, etc…
- Auto immune disorders
- Menstrual Health
- Weight Management
- Thyroid disorders
- Hormonal Imbalances
- Cancer
- Skin issues
- Inflammation
- Fatigue
- Sleep
- Depression
- Toxicities such as, heavy metals, and mold
- Anxiety, Stress Management
- Diabetes
- Lifestyle Counselling, mental-emotional, physical, environmental, and lifestyle are key factors in understanding the root cause of disease.
Anju’s goal is to offer each individual with utmost compassion, care, and transparency by building a case by case treatment regiment for every individual, incorporating the timeless wisdom of Ayurvedic Science.
Personalized Care
Anju recognizes the uniqueness of each individual’s health journey. That is why Anju offers personalized consultations to understand your needs and health objectives. Beginning with a comprehensive review of your health history and current lifestyle, these sessions set the foundation for a tailored health plan. The initial consultation can extend from one to two hours, ensuring no stone is left unturned, with follow-up sessions adapted to your evolving health requirements.
A Journey Through Ayurveda
Central to my approach is the Ayurvedic concept of identifying your constitution/body type/Prakruti. Each person is a unique blend of Vata, Pitta, + Kapha which govern your psycho-biological traits.
A personalized treatment outline will be suggested to help facilitate accomplishing his or her health goals. The plan lays out the root causes, and refers to why certain herbal remedies, diet/nutrition, and lifestyle recommendations are being implemented.
Herbals
Herbals are inspired by Ayurvedic medicine, simple yet highly effective. As a first-generation Canadian, Anju is dedicated to demystifying ancient natural medicine and implementing a modern “whole body approach;” making it easy to incorporate into daily routines. Herbals are lovingly prepared with organic ingredients to provide maximum healing benefits, for the mind, body, and spirit. Anju’s journey in Ayurvedic medicine is driven by her profound commitment to healing and holistic wellness.
Dosha Assessment
Your journey begins with a profound assessment of your dosha—a critical step in illuminating the path to balance and vitality. This foundational analysis of your primary and secondary doshas sets the stage for personalized botanical interventions, lifestyle enhancements, and nourishing dietary choices tailored just for you.
Ayurvedic Diet Plans
Experience the transformative power of an Ayurvedic diet inherently designed for your unique doshic blueprint. With six fundamental tastes shaping our dietary strategy, we embark on a path of recovery and weave the fabric of disease prevention and vitality enhancement with every meal.
Bio-Metric Tests
Anju may use advanced biometric testing to complement holistic understanding. This offers insights from urine, blood, stool, and hair analysis. This scientific approach pinpoints deficiencies, and paves the way for her meticulously crafted, individualized treatment regimes.
Custom Compounding
Immerse yourself in the healing essence of herbals that are meticulously concocted in small batches to guarantee potency and freshness. Integrating these custom herbals, and formulations into your regimen—armed with understanding and clarity—you become an active participant in your path to wellness.
Local. Potent. Organic
Anju fuses the sanctity of quality ingredients, with the potency of Ayurvedic wisdom, crafting remedies that resonate with care and tradition. Each preparation is a testament to love’s healing touch with her unwavering commitment to quality.