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by Peter Benedict

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Simmi Chopra Bhatia, AP, is an Ayurvedic Practitioner in NYC. She has completed the Ayurveda Doctor program from Kerala Ayurveda, based on BAMS syllabus with internships in Kerala Ayurvedic hospitals and clinics. She has a double Masters in Biostatistics and Molecular Biology from Rutgers University and JNU. She has published research articles on Ayurveda for Columbia University’s Journal of Public Health, as well as mainstream articles on alzheimer’s disease and statins when she worked at Mount Sinai Hospital and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.

Simmi Chopra Bhatia has presented at NAMA (National Ayurveda Medical Association), integrative mental health, global Ayurveda, and holistic lifestyle conferences where she has spoken on topics ranging from autoimmune diseases, chronic health problems, mental health problems, geriatric health and how Ayurveda can help in these problems. She was on a panel discussion on millets hosted by the Consulate General of India, New York.

She has appeared on television, including Fox 5 DC and “Good Day Chicago,” to discuss the benefits of Ayurveda. She has done interviews for the Wall Street Journal, Green Matters, Whole Foods, The Times USA, New Beauty, and many other publications. Simmi Chopra has been featured on numerous podcasts, speaking on different aspects of Ayurveda, and written blogs for News India Times newspaper. She has nearly 30,000 followers on TikTok where she provides simple Ayurvedic tips for health problems. Simmi Chopra has been practicing in the city for the past few years at SIDH Ayur, and also collaborating and working with acupuncturist and chiropractors. Because of her expertise and experience she is one of the leading Ayurvedic doctors in New York City. sidhayur.com/about-us/