Consulting from the USA
Online Ayurvedic consultations from the USA
Video consultations with BAMS-qualified Ayurvedic doctors in India, scheduled in US time zones. Talk through digestion, hair, skin, stress and sleep, and leave with a written diet and routine plan — to use alongside the care you get from your own doctor.
- Pay once a time is agreed
- English or Hindi
- Prices in USD
Before you book from the USA
Our doctors are BAMS-qualified and registered as Ayurvedic practitioners in India. They are not licensed by any US state medical board, and Vaidora is not a US health-care provider. Nothing in a consultation is a diagnosis or treatment under US law. A consultation is Ayurvedic wellness guidance — diet, routine and lifestyle — to use alongside your own doctor, not instead of them. Please don't stop any prescribed medicine, and for anything urgent call 911.
Time zones
The time difference with India
India runs on one time zone (IST, UTC+5:30) and does not change its clocks. Tell us the days and times that suit you and we confirm a slot in your own time zone.
New York (Eastern)
India is 9½ hours ahead during daylight saving, and 10½ hours ahead the rest of the year.
9:00 pm in India = 11:30 am (10:30 am outside daylight saving)
Chicago (Central)
India is 10½ hours ahead during daylight saving, and 11½ hours ahead the rest of the year.
9:00 pm in India = 10:30 am (9:30 am outside daylight saving)
Denver (Mountain)
India is 11½ hours ahead during daylight saving, and 12½ hours ahead the rest of the year.
9:00 pm in India = 9:30 am (8:30 am outside daylight saving)
Phoenix (Arizona)
India is 12½ hours ahead, all year.
9:00 pm in India = 8:30 am
Los Angeles (Pacific)
India is 12½ hours ahead during daylight saving, and 13½ hours ahead the rest of the year.
9:00 pm in India = 8:30 am (7:30 am outside daylight saving)
Prices in USD
What it costs from the USA
Most people start with one consultation. The longer plans are optional, and your doctor will only suggest one if it suits what you are working on.
Starter Consultation
$4
One-time
A first video consultation with a qualified Ayurvedic doctor in India, scheduled in your time zone.
- 30-minute one-to-one video consultation
- Scheduled in your local time zone
- Prakriti (dosha) and health history review
- Written diet, routine and lifestyle plan
- WhatsApp follow-up for questions
3-Month Guided Plan
$39
3 months
Three months of guidance with the same doctor, adjusted to your climate, routine and what is available where you live.
- 3 video consultations over 3 months
- Diet and daily-routine adjustments
- Fortnightly check-ins on WhatsApp
- Guidance on sourcing herbs locally
3-Month Premium Care
$69
3 months
Closer support for three months with priority access to a senior doctor.
- Video check-ins as needed for 3 months
- Priority WhatsApp responses
- Sleep, diet and routine plan
- A care coordinator for scheduling
Prices as charged, no subscription. Cancellation and refund policy.
Built around where you live
Ayurveda around an American routine
Long working days, meals eaten on the go, air-conditioned offices and dry winter heating are exactly what an Ayurvedic doctor asks about. Your plan is built around food you can buy locally and the hours you actually keep.
How a consultation from the USA works
- 01
Message us
Tell us what's going on and which days and times suit you. We confirm a slot in your time zone and share how to pay in USD.
- 02
Video consultation
A private 30-minute Google Meet call. Your doctor goes through your symptoms, history, diet, sleep and any medicines.
- 03
Your written plan
Diet and routine guidance sent on WhatsApp after the call, with follow-up questions answered there too.
If your doctor suggests an herbal product
In the US, herbal products are sold as dietary supplements and are not approved by the FDA before sale, and some Ayurvedic products sold online have been found to contain lead or mercury. If your doctor suggests a product, choose one that is independently tested (for example USP- or NSF-verified) and check with your own doctor or pharmacist before taking it.
You are never obliged to buy anything. We do not ship medicines outside India, and we don't sell proprietary kits.
Questions from the USA
Are your doctors licensed in the USA?
No. Our doctors hold BAMS degrees and are registered as Ayurvedic practitioners in India. They are not licensed to practise medicine in the USA, so a consultation is Ayurvedic wellness guidance — diet, routine and lifestyle — to use alongside care from your own doctor, not instead of it.
What does a consultation cost?
$4 for a 30-minute first video consultation. There is no subscription and nothing renews automatically. You pay once a time has been agreed with you.
Which time zones do you cover?
We offer slots that work for Eastern, Central, Mountain and Pacific time. Tell us what suits you when you book, and you'll get a Google Meet link for your appointment.
Will I be told to buy herbal products?
Only if your doctor thinks one is appropriate, and you are never obliged to. They will name what they suggest so you can find it locally. Please check any product with your own doctor or pharmacist first, especially if you take other medicines, are pregnant, or have a health condition.
What is the time difference with India?
New York (Eastern): India is 9½ hours ahead during daylight saving, and 10½ hours ahead the rest of the year. Chicago (Central): India is 10½ hours ahead during daylight saving, and 11½ hours ahead the rest of the year. Denver (Mountain): India is 11½ hours ahead during daylight saving, and 12½ hours ahead the rest of the year. Phoenix (Arizona): India is 12½ hours ahead, all year. Los Angeles (Pacific): India is 12½ hours ahead during daylight saving, and 13½ hours ahead the rest of the year. Tell us what suits you and we confirm a time in your zone.
Consultations are online, so they work the same wherever you are — New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Seattle, Atlanta, Boston, New Jersey or anywhere else in the USA.
Start with one conversation
Ask us anything on WhatsApp before you book. A person replies.
Book on WhatsApp · $4
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