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The National Ayurvedic Medical Association has two open job opportunities. Apply to join our team today!
Executive Assistant Position
NAMA is looking for a part-time (15-20 hours/week) Executive Assistant to start immediately. Work remotely from home office. Computer and systems proficient and highly detail oriented. Flexible hours are possible. Candidates must have a US address and be legally eligible to work in the United States.
Application Deadline is August 15, 2021
Please send your inquiries to hilary@ayurvedanama.org
Membership Assistant Position
NAMA is looking for a part-time (15-20 hours/week) Membership Assistant to start immediately. Work remotely from home office. Computer and systems proficient and highly detail oriented. Flexible hours are possible. Candidates must have a US address and be legally eligible to work in the United States.
Application Deadline is August 15, 2021
Please send your inquiries to jolynne@ayurvedanama.org
Dear NAMA Members and Community,
Last week was my last week working with NAMA as the communications and sponsors and exhibitors manager. I have such mixed emotions writing this message: While I'm excited about my transition, I'll miss working daily with all of the NAMA staff, board members, and volunteers and our community at large.
For over five years, all of you have made my time here at NAMA so rewarding! It's been a pleasure serving our Ayurvedic community and working with each and every one of you, and I hope we can continue to keep in touch. I will continue as a volunteer on the conference committee and hope to see you each year at this wonderful event.
At this time, I would like to introduce Maeve Mangine, who will be taking on the Communications Coordinator position. She is going to be a wonderful asset to NAMA, and I look forward to seeing where she takes the foundation that has been built in this department and how she continues to grow and improve it.
Born and raised in central Vermont, Maeve has lived and traveled around the world exploring local cultures and communities. She brings over 15 years of experience in Communications and Administration, in addition to her background as a Kripalu-trained Ayurvedic yoga teacher. Maeve also works as a consultant for international wellness centers and retreats. She is delighted to join the staff and to contribute to the growth and vibrancy of the NAMA community.
My role has been divided into two positions, and NAMA will soon announce the new sponsors and exhibitors manager. I am sure my replacement will carry out the job of supporting and collaborating with our valued sponsors and exhibitors with dedication, care, and passion.
Please do keep in touch. I can be reached on Instagram @purushaayurveda or my personal email address kathyjostaheli@gmail.com.
Thanks again for everything.
Best Regards,
Kathy Jo Staheli, AD
It’s time for members to vote to fill three NAMA Board of Directors positions in the 2021 election. There are three candidates. The three who obtain the most votes will be seated. Members of NAMA’s Board of Directors are not appointed; they secure their positions solely as a result of their election by you, the membership. At least 25 percent of the membership must vote in the election to comply with NAMA bylaws. Please vote today for the three individuals you want to lead NAMA’s efforts on behalf of the Ayurvedic profession during our next phase of growth.
How to Vote
You must log in to your NAMA account to access your ballot. If you need help logging in, please contact NAMA Only active NAMA members as of June 30, 2021, are eligible to vote.
Not Sure Who to Vote For?
NAMA board members make key decisions that affect NAMA’s policies, initiatives, offerings, and relationships and can play a key role in raising funds for the organization. Each candidate’s Statement to the Membership and video message are provided for you on the Candidates’ page. In addition, a summary of their NAMA committee work, skills, and experience and CV/resume are also on the ballot.
Vote Now
Please review the candidates and vote for the candidates you think should serve on the NAMA Board of Directors. Those selected will impact the direction of NAMA and Ayurveda. Voting will continue through August 15, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. Pacific. To comply with NAMA’s bylaws, a minimum 25 percent of the membership must vote. Let’s make sure at least 25 percent of the membership has voted by August 15. Please vote today.
Thank you,
Nominations & Elections Committee
Jolynne Flores, Chair, Membership Manager
Dhanada Kulkarni, BAMS AD, NAMA Board of Directors
Heather Grzych, MA, CAP, NAMA Board of Directors
Dear Professional Members,
You have until December 31, 2021, 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time to submit your PACE credits for the 2020–2021 PACE cycle.
If you do not submit your PACE requirements on time, your NAMACB Professional Certification will immediately fall into lapse and you will lose your NAMA Professional Membership.
All Professional Members are required to complete a total of 30 credits during each two-year PACE cycle: The total should consist of 28 course credits plus an additional 2 credits for passing the current ethics quiz. Some of the areas where you can earn PACE credits are listed below.
Ethics Quiz: 2 credits 2020–2021 Ethics Quiz Find Ethics Quiz Here →
Topics in Ayurveda: 28 credits maximum
Topics in Sister Sciences: 15 credits maximum
Topics in Wellness: 10 credits maximum
All categories for acceptable PACE submissions are on the Submit PACE Credits page.
Need PACE Credits?
You can find qualifying PACE courses in a variety of areas.
PACE Listings page
Sessions from the 2019, 2020, or 2021 Annual Conference
Questions?
For frequently asked questions regarding PACE, please visit NAMA’s Continuing Education FAQ page here.
Most of your questions will be answered on the FAQ page, which you can access by clicking on the link in the previous paragraph; however, if you have additional questions that are not covered, please contact Laila Jewayni, NAMACB Certification Administrator, at laila@ayurvedanama.org, or Jolynne Flores, NAMA Membership Manager, jolynne@ayurvedanama.org.
All Professional Members are on the same two-year PACE cycle, regardless of when they joined and/or renewed their membership. The current 2020–2021 PACE cycle runs from January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2021.
Have a great summer!
Would you like to be a conference presenter at the 2022 NAMA Annual conference?
Each year our board, committee, staff, and volunteers work tirelessly to bring an annual event that delivers an abundance of valuable tools and education to NAMA members and the community at large. The theme this year is Ayurveda for Family Health, and the conference will be held at the beautiful JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa in Tucson, Arizona.
We are now accepting applications! We kindly ask you to please read the session topics and guidelines on our website with care before submitting your presentation application. APPLICATION DEADLINE IS JULY 31, 2021.
The 2021 virtual conference was a great success. We are looking forward to another inspirational event (in person!) in 2022.
Thank you!
The NAMACB’s COVID-related 2021 NAMA Certification Board Exam discount ends soon—June 30, 2021! Be sure to apply now to take advantage of the special offer before it ends! Get started with the exam process and apply here to take advantage of the discounted price!
The AHC Exam will be offered at $300, and the AP Exam at $360 through June 30, 2021, but there are steps you must take before you are eligible to pay for the exam. We encourage you to start the process now! If you have not graduated yet, you can apply, but you must take the exam within one year of applying.
Three parties participate in application process: you, your school, and the NAMACB staff. The process begins with an application and a $75 nonrefundable deposit. If you plan to take the exam soon, we encourage you to complete this step before June 30.
If you would like to take advantage of the discount, please begin the process now. Applying is merely the first step.
Exam Application Process
1. Apply to qualify for the exam. Includes a $75 nonrefundable deposit (you).
2. Have your school upload your transcripts (school).
3. Staff reviews your application and transcripts (staff).
4. If you are qualified to sit for the exam, staff sends you an exam registration invoice (staff).
5. Pay invoice (you)
o Pay by June 30, 2021, to be eligible for the discount.
o Note: If you have graduated, you may complete Step 1, above, by June 30, 2021, but you must pay the remaining exam fee in full by July 31, 2021, to be eligible for the discount.
6. Staff will email you instructions to schedule your exam (staff).
Please make sure you give yourself enough time to complete all steps by the applicable deadline.
Most exams around the world are still being administered online. All exams remain proctored. For more information about the exam, please visit the NAMACB’s Exams FAQ page.
You can apply here to take advantage of the discounted price and begin moving down the road to board certification!
If you have any questions reach out to Laila Jewayni, NAMACB Certification Administrator, at namacb@ayurvedanama.org.
We look forward to your becoming NAMACB board certified.
Take time during your lunch break to develop your ability to innovate, think strategically, and gain heart-centered practices for your organization or private practice through our intensive Business of Ayurveda Conference. Explore proven business theories and strategic tools through hands-on exercises, interactive lectures, dynamic discussions, and by hearing from inspiring trailblazers in the Ayurvedic business. Become a fundamental thinker that will help you achieve a meaningful and sustainable Ayurvedic business that puts your authenticity at its core.
June 21-23, 2021 | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM (PACIFIC)
New event format, just 2 hours a day! Come and learn.
The public’s growing interest in holistic wellness is opening up unprecedented opportunities for devotees of Ayurveda to turn their passion into a financially and spiritually rewarding career. In these 25-minute talks, veteran Ayurvedic professionals will share the wisdom they’ve gained over the course of their journey to the successful practice of this sacred healing art. The lessons learned by these practitioners and their insights into the potentially transformative impact of Ayurveda on their clients and the world will inspire you with fresh enthusiasm for building a business that responds to the current demand for personalized wellness solutions that address the needs of each individual as a whole.
Day 2 features three live presentations on business fundamentals followed by breakout sessions that will enable attendees to delve more deeply into the hard and soft skills required to maintain a profitable practice and a harmonious, productive work environment. Led by NAMA staff and volunteers, the workshops will reinforce the knowledge imparted with take-home workbooks that include worksheets, checklists, and resource documents to help participants apply key concepts to their own business.
This panel discussion will comprise four 25-minute presentations and a 20-minute Q & A on topics of concern for Ayurvedic professionals, including the value of board certification, your liabilities and insurance options, and the NAMA-defined code of ethics and scopes of practice for Ayurvedic health counselors, Ayurvedic practitioners, and Ayurvedic doctors. You’ll also learn how you can help advance the goals of the profession as a whole by garnering support for licensure of Ayurvedic professionals in your state.
We want to invite NAMA members to submit their articles to a special issue of the Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine (JAIM), which is widely considered the leading international journal in the science of Ayurveda. Articles will be indexed in PubMed and other searchable databases. There is no article processing fee for this special issue and details are given below.
Call for Papers – Special Issue on Ayurveda Biology
Ayurveda is a traditional, sophisticated, and holistic system of health care. Ayurveda biology integrates traditional holistic knowledge with modern systems biology and medicine.
The Special Issue will explore the underlying biology of the full range of Ayurvedic principles and practices and their implications for a contemporary health scene dominated by global epidemics of communicable diseases, such as COVID-19, and noncommunicable chronic diseases, such as diabetes and cancer. The scope of Ayurvedic principles and practices considered for this issue will extend across the complete spectrum of health issues covered by the classical Ayurvedic texts—from the physiological and environmental to the psychological and psychospiritual—all from a biological perspective.
Contributions are welcome in the form of Original Research Articles, Thought Leadership Articles, General Articles, Pedagogies, Case Reports/Case Series, Short Communications, Review Articles, Short Reviews, Discussion Kernels, Vignettes, Initiatives, Review of Landmark Articles, Correspondence, Protocols, and Practice Guidelines.
The upcoming Business of Ayurveda conference has a new event format: just 2 hours a day! Explore proven business theories and strategic tools through hands-on exercises, interactive lectures, dynamic discussions, and by hearing from inspiring trailblazers in the Ayurvedic business. Come and learn.
Join us and hear from professionals who are leaders in the industry on their biggest learning moments and most rewarding aspects, why they do what they do, and what guides them to keep going as they continue to evolve to meet the current demands. In these 25-minute talks, veteran Ayurvedic professionals will share the wisdom they’ve gained over the course of their journey to the successful practice of this sacred healing art. The lessons learned by these practitioners and their insights into the potentially transformative impact of Ayurveda on their clients and the world will inspire you with fresh enthusiasm for building a business that responds to the current demand for personalized wellness solutions that address the needs of each individual as a whole.
NAMA Welcome: Wellness Trends & Ayurveda with Kim Rossi and Nishita Shah, CAP
Sacred Commerce with Terces Engelhart
The 4 Most Important Things I Learned While Running a Private Practice with Prasad Vinjamury, BAMS MD(Ayu) LAc MAOM MPH AD
A Journey within a Panchakarma Practice with Kathy Jo Staheli, AD
How Herbs Can Change the World with Kevin Casey and Tyler Wauters
Day two is our LIVE workshop day! Choose to attend one of the 2 workshop topics below. At each session will have a practicum and hands on learning portion to support you in growing your practice. Don’t worry, these sessions will be recorded and uploaded for you to access for 14 days after the event starts, so you will have plenty of time to review the session you did not attend live.
Starting a Practice from A-Z with Tesia Love, CAP: Learn insights, tips and key strategies for starting your clinical Ayurvedic practice on a tight budget. Explore all the basics to consider, including business formation, professional liability, identifying your ideal client, location, booking systems, records management, web presence and more.
Bring Your Brand To Life Through The 5 Senses, with Amish Shah: The art of marketing involves product strategy, branding, strategic planning, implementing programs to attain and retain customers, and seeing what actually works along with industry leadership. Join this session and gain the tools necessary to bring your marketing to life.
Learn from those working hard with NAMA to ensure the growth of the Ayurvedic Profession in the United States on the following topics, along with a 20 minute Q & A on topics of concern for Ayurvedic professionals.
The Value of Board Certifications with Diana Lurie, CAP, PhD
Your Liabilities and Insurance Options
NAMA Ethics and Scope of Practice with Dhaval Dhru, MD AD
What Can You Do in Your State? Become an Advocate for the Ayurvedic Profession with Hilary Garivaltis, CAP
