In-Person Hawaiian Intensive Retreat for the AHC Certification
Please join us for our 2-week intensive in-person training. This program will be held 7 days /week for 2 weeks on the big island of Hawaii. You will join us for an immersive experience of Ayurvedic lifestyle, practical learning and exposure to elements of Hawaiian medicine and cultural practices. Retreats will take place on a medicinal and food farm on the big island. Prerequisites for this include our 2 year full certification course available through the website platform.
Our unique experience includes working through practicums with actual patient volunteers from Dr Victoria’s oncology practice in Hawaii. You will have the opportunity to apply your skills to assess patients, be observed by Ayurvedic physicians and submit your treatment plan for group discussion. The in-person training will give you completion of 50 patients cases submitted at the end of the retreat and assessed by our instructors.
Required: 200 hours of in-person training to meet requirements of the NAMA AHC certification.
Pricing : TBD. We will determine the final pricing based on cost of accommodations, supplies, staffing. We estimate that the final price will fall between $3000-$5000.
Included in Price: Accommodations (private or shared depending on price), 3 plant-based meals, all teaching and activities, supplies (oils, herbs, etc).
Expectations: Students should be healthy and in good enough physical condition to participate in daily activities such as breathing meditation, yoga, light farming/gardening, practicing of panchakarma techniques such as marma massage.
Schedule: Please see Curriculum section for example of daily schedule.
Pre-requisites: Completion of the 2-year Ayurvedic Health Counselor online program.
Kitty Victoria MD
Dr. Kitty Victoria is an accomplished Hematologist and Oncologist currently based on the Big Island of Hawaii. With a distinguished career spanning various medical disciplines, Dr. Victoria is revered for their expertise in Hematology, Oncology, Internal Medicine, Integrative and Ayurvedic medicine.
Dr. Victoria completed their fellowship training at the prestigious University of Vermont, specializing in the fields of Hematology and Oncology. Prior to this, she honed their skills through an intensive Internal Medicine Residency at NY Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital.
Dr. Victoria’s commitment to excellence has been exemplified through her multiple Board Certifications, which include Oncology, Hematology, and Internal Medicine. Notably, her exceptional contributions have been recognized with accolades in High-Value Care, Patient Safety, and Quality Improvement.
In a testament to their holistic approach to medicine, Dr. Victoria embarked on a fellowship journey in Integrative Medicine at the esteemed University of Arizona. This dedication has led to an impressive array of certifications in diverse areas, such as Plant-Based Nutrition, Yoga Instruction, Mindful-Based Stress Reduction, Meditation, and Board Certification as an Ayurvedic Health Counselor.
As the Founder and President of Aloha Ayurveda, a pioneering nonprofit organization, Dr. Victoria spearheads a transformative mission. This visionary endeavor aims to educate and inspire future leaders in Integrative Ayurvedic Medicine, ultimately enriching both the community and patients. Driven by an unwavering commitment to her cause, Dr. Victoria envisions a future where a Center for Education flourishes, providing donation-based Integrative therapies to cancer patients and the wider community.
At the heart of this center’s philosophy lies an emphasis on the vital link between Nutrition, Health, and Botanical Medicine. Dr. Victoria’s unique approach integrates Yoga Therapy and Ayurvedic assessments, culminating in personalized lifestyle and healing plans. This holistic approach is a testament to her dedication to enhancing the well-being of their patients.
Degree/Education
BA in Psychology from University of Las Vegas, NV
MBS from Manipal University, India
MD from American University of Antigua
Board Certified in Internal Medicine: NYP-Brooklyn residency
Board Certified in Hematology and Oncology: University of Vermont
Yoga Alliance Certified Yoga Instructor: Ananda Yoga, Brooklyn NY
NAMA certified Ayurvedic Counselor: San Diego College of Ayurveda
Fellowship trained in Integrative Medicine: Andrew Weil Center, Arizona
Certified in Plant-Based Nutrition from eCornell
Certified in Integrative Oncology from University of Michigan Scholars program.
Requirements
- Ayurvedic Health Counselor Online Certification Completion