Vaidya Smita Naram, Co-Founder of Ayushakti, has been honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 67th International Global Ayurveda Conference held earlier this month in Pennsylvania, USA. The event was hosted by the Association of Ayurvedic Professionals of North America (AAPNA), a global non-profit organisation committed to promoting Ayurveda across 135 countries.

The four-day conference, themed “Ayurveda and the Mind,” brought together over 45 leading Ayurvedic experts for an immersive experience featuring clinical lectures, case study discussions, Vedic fire ceremonies, meditation, and community satsangs. Key topics included ancient traditions like Ashram logistics and Vedic lineage, healing through awareness, natural anti-obesity remedies, mental health through Ayurveda, and practices such as Vastu and Jyotish.

Vaidya Smita Naram was chosen for this prestigious honour for her extraordinary contributions to Ayurvedic science and clinical practice across the globe. A fifth-generation Vaidya, she holds the Siddha Veda lineage, one of the oldest Ayurvedic traditions. Through her institution Ayushakti, which has a presence in over 28 countries, she has played a pivotal role in modernising and globalising Ayurveda.

With over 38 years of experience, she has:
• Trained more than 500 Ayurvedic practitioners worldwide

• Authored 42+ peer-reviewed research papers published in international medical journals

• Created 100+ proprietary Ayurvedic herbal formulations, rooted in traditional practices and validated through modern lab testing

• Provided care to notable personalities like the Dalai Lama, Mother Teresa, and global dignitaries

Under her leadership, Ayushakti USA has grown into a trusted wellness destination offering:

• Online consultations using ancient pulse reading diagnostics
  

• Herbal supplements tested for safety and efficacy
  

• Accredited Ayurvedic education grounded in 2,500 years of healing wisdom
  

Dr. Smita Naram is not only a renowned pulse reader and detoxification specialist, but also a powerful voice in Ayurveda’s global evolution. Her passion for sharing ancient health solutions continues to inspire practitioners and patients worldwide.