Ayurvedic Consultations includes dosha (body type) and health assessment, nutrition, herbal formulas, lifestyle recommendations and stress reduction techniques. Ayurvedic Treatments like Abhyanga (soothing warm herbal oil massage), Marma, hot rock massage, Shirodhara, Swedana, Bliss therapy and more are available.
Ayurvedic skin care: facials, rejuvenation for aging skin, effective remedies for disorders such as acne, eczema and psoriasis help bring out your natural beauty. Mind-Body Therapy somatic and subtle therapies includes creative imagery, hypnotherapy, yoga nidra, energy healing, chakra clearing and emotional balancing.
Ayurvedic skin care: facials, rejuvenation for aging skin, effective remedies for disorders such as acne, eczema and psoriasis help bring out your natural beauty. Mind-Body Therapy somatic and subtle therapies includes creative imagery, hypnotherapy, yoga nidra, energy healing, chakra clearing and emotional balancing.
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Ayurveda is a comprehensive system of holistic medicine offering a wide range of modalities. Ayurveda dates back over 5,000 years, making it the oldest science of health, and is said to be the foundation of all other health systems. Ayurveda can help to prevent and treat illness, maintain health increase longevity and quality of life.
Yoga is a sister science of Ayurveda and together they offer a complete approach to obtaining and maintaining health and balance of body, mind and spirit. Building a foundation with Ayurvedic diet and lifestyle guidelines will support individual Yoga practice and optimize health benefits. A personalized approach to Yoga practice always takes Dosha (constitutional type) and current imbalances into consideration.
Ayurveda promotes a lifestyle that is in harmony with the natural cycles of life (daily and seasonal rhythms) and increases awareness of one's own true nature. Nutrition and lifestyle are the foundations of good health, so recommendations are customized to the individual Prakruti (constitution) and Vikruti (current imbalances).
Foods are classified into six tastes. It is recommended to include all six flavors in the appropriate ratio (according to the individual dosha) every day. This will balance the body, provide complete nutrition, reduce cravings and improve digestion. Foods with sweet taste: milk, cream, ghee, whole grains such as wheat and rice, honey, ripe fruits, vegetables such as carrots, beets and sweet potatoes, spices such as basil, licorice and fennel.
The use of medicinal herbs is as old as humankind. In Ayurveda an estimated 80,000 species of plants are utilized as medicine. The extensive knowledge about plants and plant products is called Dravya Guna Shashtra. Ancient Vedic texts list many of the healing herbal remedies that are still used today in Ayurvedic Medicine.
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Elana C.
Jun 04, 2021
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Lindsay B.
Aug 19, 2020
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All I can say is I wish I met Elke sooner. I had a Panchakarma with her and again I wish I've done it the first time I met her. It changed my life and my overall well-being. Her service affects all the aspects of your life. All of a sudden I started to eat healthy, my upper back pain subsides and my spiritual life has improved. She is very knowledgeable on Ayurveda thus you will learn a lot from her on that aspect. Her price is very affordable considering the top notch service you will get and to me it's priceless. If you are able to do so don't wait schedule an appointment with
Tami P.
Jun 28, 2018
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When I started seeing Elke Savala I had no experience with Ayurveda --
She has taught me so much and there is still so much to learn. It really is a transformation process for me to learn and experience how everything is connected.
Elke is such a wonderful healer. I have been using the practices she prescribed to me for 2+ months and I'm now after only 1 month of seeing Elke and 20+ years of taking RX to sleep due to chronic insomnia; I'm off of my RX and sleeping soundly and feeling great. I never thought this was possible until I met Elke. So incredibly grateful to Elke...
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She has taught me so much and there is still so much to learn. It really is a transformation process for me to learn and experience how everything is connected.
Elke is such a wonderful healer. I have been using the practices she prescribed to me for 2+ months and I'm now after only 1 month of seeing Elke and 20+ years of taking RX to sleep due to chronic insomnia; I'm off of my RX and sleeping soundly and feeling great. I never thought this was possible until I met Elke. So incredibly grateful to Elke...
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El R.
Jun 02, 2018
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I have seek professional help in different continents trying to see how I can heal myself but Elke Savala was the only person to help me get back on track.
I have consulted with Elke about my diet, traumatic experiences, anxiety, etc. She has gone above and beyond helping me get through the darkest part of my life.
I highly recommend Elke to anyone seeking changes from physical, mental to spiritual journey in their life.
I have consulted with Elke about my diet, traumatic experiences, anxiety, etc. She has gone above and beyond helping me get through the darkest part of my life.
I highly recommend Elke to anyone seeking changes from physical, mental to spiritual journey in their life.
Heather P.
Oct 10, 2015
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Elke is an incredible important part of my life. I go once a month, and have for about year. I feel like I get an amazing and important tune up every time I go. I have done Pancha Karma and then monthly maintance massages with her. Thanks to her I feel balanced and energized. She has deep knowledge about healing - she is constantly teaching me new techniques to keep my body, mind and spirit in balance. If I come to her really jacked up in my body or mind, she knows what to say and do in order to help me get balanced again. Her massages are amazing, she is a true professional. There would
Marguerite B.
Mar 08, 2015
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Renate V.
Dec 07, 2014
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When I started seeing Elke Savala I had no experience with Ayurveda -- and I had never even had a massage!
I didn't know what I was missing.
I have had a series of massages and treatments over the past couple of years with Elke and they have been wonderful. You leave with a whole new lease on life. The full oil massage is a revelation, and I recommend that a newbie start with that, and a consultation.
Elke is not a clock-watcher and really cares about her clients. She is clearly not in it for the money You can tell that right away.
She is a skilled practitioner and incredibly intuitive
I didn't know what I was missing.
I have had a series of massages and treatments over the past couple of years with Elke and they have been wonderful. You leave with a whole new lease on life. The full oil massage is a revelation, and I recommend that a newbie start with that, and a consultation.
Elke is not a clock-watcher and really cares about her clients. She is clearly not in it for the money You can tell that right away.
She is a skilled practitioner and incredibly intuitive
Harsha S.
Oct 05, 2014
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Sonora S.
Sep 30, 2014
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Her unusually huge range of knowledge/disciplines, depth of experience, and astute insights helped me very very much. I still continuously rely on many things she taught me. I think of her as the Dr. House of alternative practitioners. Like him, she's THE top notch expert, and she can be a little teacherly occasionally, but she's a very sweet person.
Luft P.
Jul 11, 2014
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I highly recommend Elke for your pets. Though she is not a vet, she is a good person to consult if you are interested in exploring Ayurveda principles that can be applied to animals. I had called Elke based on the positive yelp reviews, to see if she could help my dog who suffers from allergies. She came to my house and brought with her natural gels, oils and herbs, and applied those to my dog's itchy skin. He definitely benefited from the treatment and recommendations Elke made. She took detailed notes of everything I do for my dog, including what cleaners and detergents I use in my home
Robin S.
Jul 25, 2013
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I've been seeing Elke regularly for about a year, and I can defintely say she's helped me improve the quality of my life. Ayurvedic massage is fantastic, but that's just the beginning. She's also guided me on managing stress and improving my diet. She is very generous with her time and her advice is rock solid.
Justyna R.
Jan 14, 2013
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I have been going to Elke for over 3 yrs now and finally I decided to put my selfish motives of keeping her to myself, aside....and doing the right thing, which is give her the praise that she truly deserves!!!
She is knowledgeable, patient, thorough. Her prices are very reasonable. I have always felt great after her treatments including the extensive not so easy panchakarma.
She has always given me way more time than she has charged for.
She practices out of her home that is very cozy and clean.
I highly recommend her:-))
She is knowledgeable, patient, thorough. Her prices are very reasonable. I have always felt great after her treatments including the extensive not so easy panchakarma.
She has always given me way more time than she has charged for.
She practices out of her home that is very cozy and clean.
I highly recommend her:-))
Mary P.
Jan 09, 2013
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Okay so I was getting burnt out with writing reviews on Yelp and I decided to stop for awhile. Now my new rule is I'm going to Yelp if I believe the place of business deserves 5 stars or 2 stars. Well I am coming out of hibernation for Shakti Healing and Elke. Like the previous reviewer, she is right. Elke is the best holistic practitioner and healer in the Bay Area. I found Elke through my massage therapist who recommend me to go see her since I was looking for some alternative medicine treatments to cleanse and clear my mind. Her knowledge with herbs and Ayurvedic healing is incredible
Amy W.
Apr 21, 2009
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I have been going to Elke Savala over the last few years for therapeutic massage, Ayurveda and other holistic services - yoga instruction, nutritional counseling and energy work. I've always been impressed by Elke's extremely high level of skill, her scope of knowledge on the subject of alternative medicine and her ability to focus.
Elke brings an unusual and powerful healing presence to her bodywork. Her technique and touch is the BEST (that I've ever experienced). Though she is very strong, she has always been sensitive to my body's limits and comfort level.
I have felt
Elke brings an unusual and powerful healing presence to her bodywork. Her technique and touch is the BEST (that I've ever experienced). Though she is very strong, she has always been sensitive to my body's limits and comfort level.
I have felt
Jack M.
Apr 07, 2009
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It truly has been an amazing experience. Elke is one of the most genuine and sincere human beings I know. I could tell when I met her, that she was extremely knowledgeable and talented. I was skeptical about Ayurveda, but Elke is making the transition to a healthier lifestyles comfortable and at a manageable pace. She is helping us understand the benefits to our physical and mental well-being in addition to showing us great and affordable ways to substitute food items. The massage techniques and knowledge of the total body and mind is outstanding. I would recommend Elke to anyone!
Alan C.
Mar 29, 2009
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Elke is truly amazing and totally dedicated to her work. She treats the whole person body mind and spirit, and has been instrumental in my holistic recovery from cancer. I see her regularly and she keeps me tuned up. I had not heard of Ayurveda before I met her and she has allowed me to understand that ancient system which has real relevance to our current daily life. Check her website shaktihealing.com. Highly recommended!!
Sharyl G.
Feb 12, 2009
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Elke Savala is an incredible Holistic Healer. After a painful back injury she was able to get me up and running with Ayurvedic massage and bodywork. As part of an Ayurvedic Consultation, she recommended herbal remedies that where very helpful too. Elke is one of the best Practitioners of Ayurveda and massage therapy in the bay area, I give here the highest rating!
Elke's website shaktihealing.com is also very informative.
Elke's website shaktihealing.com is also very informative.
