Hear from Deepak Pandya about his experience with Panchakarma for Hives and Rashes - and weight loss!
Deepak came for an ayurvedic consultation at our Ayurveda NZ clinic in September 2025 and presented himself with hives, rashes, and bumpy, red liaisons all over his body. One of his family friends from his Indian community referred him to our clinic, as she had completed our Panchakarma therapy program which successfully treated her urticaria and hives.
After his initial Ayurvedic consultation Deepak decided to undergo our Panchakarma program as well and followed each step very disciplined and with 100% commitment. As a result he experienced great improvements and his symptoms completely subsided. Here is what he wrote afterwards:
'I approached Ayurveda NZ when I was struggling with chronic hives & rashes all over the body mainly. Also, I was suffering from poor digestion, poor metabolism, hyper acidity, food reflux despite trying various conventional & modern medical science methods/ treatment. A bit of anxiety was building up in the life due uncertainty of what’s going on. Medication given by the GP failed to deal with the root cause of the health problem leading to repetitive hives occurrences. I was referred to Sarita by a family friend.
The initial consultation was incredibly detailed & thorough. We jointly went through minor details of my lifestyle write from the teenage to the current age. Sarita checked my physical symptoms (Nadi Pariksha and Tongue analysis) relating to my ongoing health issues and clearly identified imbalances in my dosha through other observations and questioning. The consultation was calm, personalized & supportive to the purpose. Sarita listened & noted down all the information in professional manner. In the consultation process, including finding, Sarita came across very knowledgeable & empathic.
Once the diagnosis was established, I was explained the treatment plan clearly in detail. She guided me through every stage with such care, ensuring I was comfortable and understood the process. Later, a follow up email was sent to me outlining what was discussed in the consultation for my future reference/reading. Two levels of diagnosis were given, first was guiding me through the lifestyle and diet adjustment (avoid food which aggravates the dosha I had), combined with herbal medicines (oil and powder) to immediately pacify the dosha I had. Sarita’s findings were convincing so I immediately decided to follow the first step. Within two days of change in the lifestyle & diet adjustments with herbal medications, hives were gone from the life. I decided to carry on and complete the Panchakarma Therapies under their support and guidance. A written procedure was given for all the treatment days. I was also provided upfront information on the cost of the treatment/cost of the herbal medications prior to start. I was given the opportunity review, understand the information & raise queries.
When I started, a formal WhatsApp group was formed, I had lots of questions as I passed through the various stages of the therapy, which were responded by the team in time, clearly explaining what and how to do things. It was a smooth transition from each stage to the next stage due to ongoing continuous support by the NZ Ayurveda team. I equally enjoyed all the stages as they were meant for a different purpose.
Taking increased quantities of medicated ghee was a major challenge as never went through the experience in the life ever before. With the discipline & determination to achieve the goals of the Panchakarma Therapy, I managed to change the lifestyle & diet during the program. Massage treatments followed by Infrared Sauna bath were excellent & well serviced by the team.
At the end of the program, the most tangible and describable results were weight reduction by about 4kgs (5% of the body weight). Waistline reduced by 3 inches, energy levels were up, metabolic rate improved significantly, food digestion quality improved, skin texture got changed for better, dark circles below eyes reduced in degree. More importantly, I felt mentally lighter and emotionally balanced for the first time in years. Remarkable results!
What truly sets Ayurveda NZ apart is their authenticity — every treatment felt rooted in genuine Ayurvedic wisdom, not commercialized wellness. Their follow-up support, diet guidance, and care made a lasting difference. Whilst I am looking forward to continue following the lifestyle and diet change, I have also continued with herbal medications even after completion of Panchakarma Therapy.
I wholeheartedly recommend Ayurveda NZ to anyone seeking deep healing, detoxification, and balance — physically and emotionally. Panchakarma here has truly been a life-changing experience for me.
Thank you Deepak for your trust, dedication and commitment. It was a pleasure guiding you through this process and hearing your success story.
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