The APA Executive Committee

Dr. (Ayu) Kanchan Sharma, President of APA, is a renowned Ayurvedic Specialist, Western Herbalist, and Nutritionist with 22+ years of experience. Founder/ Educator of Ayurveda Heaven Academy, she integrates Panchakarma, herbal medicine, and nutrition to treat chronic conditions. Honoured as “Ambassador of Peace” by WFWP UK, for her contributions to global wellness and education.

Colette Park (BSc Hons Ayurveda, MSc Clinical Nutrition) completed a 3-year BSc Hons degree in Ayurveda from Mayur University in London, before embarking on a 6-month internship in India, followed by an MSc in Clinical Nutrition. After spending a few years working and managing at Ayurvedic spas, she established her Ayurvedic practice in Wimbledon in 2015.

Lynne Ford (BA, DipAy, DipAT, DipLAN) is an Ayurvedic and Holistic Health Practitioner and Yoga & Meditation Teacher based in Rochester, Kent.  Offering a variety of traditional Ayurvedic therapies and various energy healing techniques.  Lynne is passionate about fostering valuable and personable connections whilst building a safe and supportive community.

Dr. (Ayu) Akanksha Bhardwaj bridges Ancient Wisdom and Modern Healthcare. With a BAMS degree and a decade of experience, Dr Akanksha offers deep Ayurvedic wisdom, informed by NHS insights and Deepak Chopra's Primordial Sound meditation guidance. As an APA Executive Committee member and Menopause Wellbeing Coach, she bridges traditional and Western healthcare, supporting health and inner peace.

Angela Hope Murray (MSc, BSc, MA, Dip Pod M HCPC) has a wealth of experience spanning over 40yrs. Offering a truly holistic approach to healthcare. Podiatrist, Nutritionist, Osteopath, Marmapuncture, Spagyric medicine and Ayurvedic Medicine MSc Initiated in the Advaita Vedanta tradition in 1986 deeply informing the background of her approach to healing and teaching. Author of two books on Ayurveda.

Dr Abbot is a third-generation Ayurvedic physician with over five years’ experience, holds postgraduate degrees from Bharati Vidyapeeth, Pune. He is a director of Dr. Abbot Healthcare Ltd., runs clinics in the UK and India, and specializes in treating male infertility, erectile dysfunction, and premature ejaculation, offering holistic Ayurvedic care globally.

Andrew has completed his Ayurvedic training in 2005 after a rigorous four-year program at the College of Ayurveda in Milton Keynes. He furthered his expertise with a ten-month specialisation in Rasa Shastra in Sri Lanka and India. Currently, Andrew actively practices and researches Alchemical Ayurvedic medicine, documenting its efficacy. He has authored a comprehensive book on Rasa Shastra and contributed numerous articles on this captivating subject.