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Ayurveda in Bellevue, WA

Access ayurveda through convenient telehealth appointments from the comfort of your home in Bellevue.

Ayurveda

What is Ayurveda?

Drawing from her family background in Ayurvedic medicine, Dr. Sanika incorporates this ancient system of healing to provide a holistic understanding of your constitution and health patterns.

What to Expect

Drawing from her family background in Ayurvedic medicine, Dr. Sanika incorporates this ancient system to provide deeper understanding of your constitution (dosha) and health patterns. This time-tested wisdom complements modern naturopathic approaches.

Ayurvedic principles inform recommendations around diet, daily routines, seasonal practices, and herbal formulas that align with your unique constitution. You will learn to recognize early signs of imbalance and how to restore equilibrium.

This integrative approach honors both ancient wisdom and contemporary science, providing you with a holistic framework for understanding and optimizing your health.

Conditions Treated with Ayurveda

Dr. Sanika uses ayurveda to address a wide range of health concerns:

Serving Bellevue Residents

Telehealth Appointments

While our physical office is located in Kirkland, Dr. Sanika is pleased to offer telehealth appointments to residents throughout Bellevue and the greater Seattle area. Telehealth provides the same high-quality naturopathic care from the comfort and convenience of your home.

Telehealth appointments are available on Mondays and Thursdays from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Many Bellevue residents find telehealth appointments ideal for follow-up visits, lifestyle counseling, and discussing lab results.

About Bellevue: Bellevue is the largest city on the Eastside with a highly diverse population: 38% Asian, 49% White, 7% Hispanic/Latino, and 6% other ethnicities. The median age is 38, and the city has one of the highest median household incomes in Washington at $135,000. The population is predominantly college-educated (68% with bachelor's degrees or higher), with many working in tech, healthcare, and business sectors. There's a strong emphasis on wellness, fitness, and preventive healthcare.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Sanika see patients in person in Bellevue?

Dr. Sanika's in-person office is located in nearby Kirkland at 12911 120th Ave NE, Suite J-3 (about 10 minutes from downtown Bellevue). However, many Bellevue patients prefer the convenience of telehealth appointments, which are available on Mondays and Thursdays from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Telehealth allows you to receive comprehensive naturopathic care from the comfort of your home or office.

How does telehealth work for naturopathic medicine?

Telehealth appointments are conducted via secure video conferencing and are just as comprehensive as in-person visits. Dr. Sanika can review your health history, discuss symptoms, interpret lab results, create personalized treatment plans, and prescribe supplements or botanical medicines. Lab orders can be sent to convenient locations throughout Bellevue, including Quest Diagnostics and LabCorp at Overlake Medical Center.

Can I get lab work done in Bellevue?

Yes! Dr. Sanika works with multiple lab companies with convenient Bellevue locations. Quest Diagnostics and LabCorp both have facilities near Overlake Medical Center. Lab orders are sent electronically, and you can choose the location most convenient for you. Results are reviewed during your follow-up appointment, which can be done via telehealth.

What is a dosha?

In Ayurveda, doshas are the three fundamental energies (Vata, Pitta, Kapha) that govern physiological and psychological processes. Everyone has a unique combination of doshas that influences their physical characteristics, tendencies, and health patterns. Understanding your dosha helps personalize treatments and lifestyle recommendations.

Do I need to follow traditional Ayurvedic practices?

Dr. Sanika integrates Ayurvedic principles in a way that is practical and accessible for modern life. You will not be required to follow complex rituals or drastically change your lifestyle. Instead, she will share insights and practices from Ayurveda that are most relevant and helpful for your specific needs.

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Dr. Sanika Kshirsagar

Dr. Sanika Kshirsagar, ND

Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine (ND)

Bastyr University, Kenmore, WA

Last reviewed:byDr. Sanika Kshirsagar, ND