Profile
Dr. Mamta Tanna Parikh
- Professor, Indian Institute of Ayurveda Research & Hospital, Rajkot
- Ayurveda Physician | Professor | Counsellor
About Me
I am an Ayurveda physician, researcher, and academician with over two decades of experience in Ayurvedic research, counselling, product development, and international practice. My purpose through Feel Free is to help individuals overcome stress and manage weight naturally — combining classical Ayurvedic wisdom with compassionate counselling and modern lifestyle understanding.
At heart, I believe true healing begins when one feels safe to share. When we express what truly burdens us, we begin to release it — and from there, real change starts.
At a Glance
• Designation: Founder, Feel Free: Stress & Weight Management Consultancy
• Position: Professor, Indian Institute of Ayurveda Research & Hospital, Rajkot
• Experience: 20+ years in research, academics, consultation & counselling
• Specialization: Stress & weight management, lifestyle disorders, and depression (MD -Rasashastra)
Education & Training
• BAMS (2001) — Sheth J. P. Ayurved Mahavidyalay, Bhavnagar (Gujarat Ayurved University)
• M.D. (Ayurveda – Rasashastra) (2006) — I.P.G.T. & R.A., Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar
Thesis: A Comparative Pharmaceutico-Pharmaco- Clinical Study of Rajata Bhasma & Rajata Sindura w.s.r. to Depression (Avasada)
• Yoga Teacher’s Training Level 2 (2010) — Patanjali Yogpith (UK) Trust, Glasgow
• Certificate in Transcendental Medicine (2011) — Maharishi Ayurveda, New Delhi
Core Expertise
• Stress management & emotional resilience
• Sustainable weight management
• Lifestyle disorder correction
• Ayurvedic product formulation & research
• Holistic counselling and wellness education
Professional Journey
2007 – 2008 — Zandu Pharmaceutical Works Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai
Research Associate
2009 – 2011 — Nature & Herbs (UK) Pvt. Ltd., Glasgow
Ayurveda Consultant
2012 – Present — Indian Institute of Ayurveda Research & Hospital, Rajkot
Professor & Ayurvedic Consultant
Contributions & Achievements
Global Advocacy:
• Delivered an address supporting Ayurveda at the House of Lords, Westminster, London (2010)
• Featured in ‘Your Healthy Living’ (UK)
Awards & Recognition:
• ISSN International Best Researcher Award (June 2022)
• Best Poster Presentation, Thanjavur (2007)
Academic & Community Involvement:
• Board Member — RSBK Subject, Gujarat Ayurved University
• Organizer of workshops on stress & weight management
• Conducted live Ayurvedic cooking sessions (UK)
• Published research papers in national and international journals
Core Philosophy of Care
“As an emotional person, I’ve gone through various ups and downs in life. I’ve felt that each individual has their own thought process, and in anyone’s tough time, we simply need someone who listens without judgment, understands our point of view, and helps us move ahead positively. With consistent guidance and follow-ups, we can stay committed to a healthy, balanced lifestyle.”
Personal Touch — The Journey Behind Feel Free
“My empathetic nature pushed me to start a counselling centre where I could support people struggling with stress and weight management. Through my own challenges, I’ve become more confident and resilient — transforming personally by reducing my weight from 90 kg to 65 kg through an Ayurvedic, stress-free lifestyle. Feel Free is the reflection of that journey — where care, understanding, and sustainable change come together.”