About me
I love mother nature so much, I am here to share the joy with you
Hi, I’m Tina, an Ayurvedic Warrior, who loves seeing you shine!
For over 25 years, I’ve dedicated my life to researching, practising and applying natural medicines that promote quality of life.
I am a healer, and I have for so long been so scared to say this, because I still carried the haunting memories of the past lifetime, when I was condemned for my wisdom. Thankfully, alternative healthcare is no longer a taboo subject.
One of my great loves of the Ayurvedic Wisdom is the spiritual knowledge. This has saved my life and has become my life. People recognise something different in me, a calmness that goes beyond the normal. Why? Because I invite the divine into my life every day.
My presence is expansive, so people generally feel comfortable talking to me, even if they don't know me, as they sense a sense of safety in my presence. Of course, I do not let my ego take ownership of that, as it is simply because I live a life whereby I commune with the divine daily.
My first spiritual awakening happened on a Jersey beach over 25 years ago. It changed my life, and my desire to know more of the mystery of life intensified. Divine experiences continued to occur at a steady rate over the next decade. Then, in 2013, I began to lose all human connection and relationships. It was a painful and confusing time; I grieved deeply as a result. I no longer connect with others as I once did. It was time for me to get real about who I was and why I was on earth.
It was difficult coming back from living in an ashram in India and then feeling into the collective grief of Western culture. During this time, I maintained continuous connections with Divine beings; this was my life raft, which prevented me from drowning in pain and darkness. The spiritual life is so far removed from our normal cultural life. So I had to remove myself from society as I simply no longer had the language to speak with others anymore.
My spiritual experiences have deeply humbled me, and I have been very shy to share of my life’s experiences. Now, I am moved to speak, as I know this light removes suffering and prolongs lives by enhancing states of wellness.
Now I declare I am a voice and a teacher of Ayurveda, and I am always a student of life. I continually stay in the company of the world's best teachers in Ayurveda, Yoga, Meditation, Pranayama, Sanskrit, and Philosophy.
For the last 25 years, I have lived my life using modern medicine, only 0.1% of my life. I use Mother Nature as my source of medicine because, being so natural, I embody her potent energy, and it makes me open to experiencing a heightened state of bliss.
My Journey: Ayurvedic Wisdom with Clinical Expertise
Being stuck in a cycle of anxiety/depression and unresolved health issues sucks! At one point, in 1999, I was crying weekly, begging for help from my compassionate GP: the pills were just not working for me. Then, Will took over me, and I vowed to find solutions to heal myself. This was a quarter of a century ago.
My thirst to live healthily and to be happy was insatiable when I discovered nature was a source of medicine. Within days and weeks, life looked very different. I went from a mundane existence and began to grow like the flowers and the trees, and my life has gone down paths beyond my wildest imagination, because I chose wisely!
My desire for life-changing knowledge took over my life, and I have not stopped studying. I learnt clinical Ayurveda at university in London and clinics in India (BSc, MSc), including learning Yoga, Meditation, Pranayama, Philosophy and Sanskrit with world renowned teachers, in India and outside of India.
As a natural traveller and healer, I am adaptable by nature. My medicine bag is always on the road with me, and I treat and share knowledge along the way. All animals included.
From a young age, my curiosity to know about medicine was clear. I dreamt of being a nurse, and fate made me wait. It kept me from going down the traditional nursing route in the NHS. Some years later my yearning to care and treat sprouted forth, when Ayurveda came before me.
My Philosophy: Rooted in Prevention, Centred on Empowering People
At the core of my work is a simple yet transformative idea: Prevent illness and live happily.
Whatever we eat or do in life creates our nature.
A simple shift can make a great difference to our nature and the nature of those around us.
A ripple effect touches others with inspiration and a motivation to change. I have seen countless people adapt their habits when they see the effects of this medicine.
Life, I know, is full of too many challenges – stress, unhealthy habits, or even external factors like the weather can throw us off balance.
Ayurvedic River is here to help you see how you create your symptoms and show you how to restore your nature and live your life well.
The Person Behind the Practitioner!
I look at life through the lens of a Mystic. I am consistently applying the medicine to awaken me to my pure self, especially in moments when I feel I am going off track.
I love nature; being held in the trees, diving deep or paddling in the water or gazing out into the vast space, helps me come back into balance.
I see possibilities for endless healing within our community. Whatever our background, wherever we are right now, we all deserve the right to heal and be happy.