Healing Beyond treatment
9th May |
10am-12pm
Free event
An Ayurvedic Perspective on Recovery After Breast Cancer Therapy & Breast Surgery
Healing Beyond treatment
9th May |
10am-12pm
Free event
An Ayurvedic Perspective on Recovery After Breast Cancer Therapy & Breast Surgery
Join us for a special morning exploring a deeper, more holistic approach to healing.
This event brings together my own story, the wisdom of Ayurveda, and the experience of an Ayurvedic doctor who founded his own hospital in Kerala, India.
Together, we’ll explore how Ayurveda supports the body through recovery, what Panchakarma really is, and why this ancient system of medicine is helping so many people reconnect with health, strength, and hope.
An inspiring talk on Ayurveda, Panchakarma, and recovery
— with a highly recognised Ayurvedic doctor Dr. Unnikrishnan Kavirajan
Event Details
Date: 9 May 2026
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Location: Wiseman House, 34 Shernhall St, London E17 9RT
Join: In person or online via Zoom
In-person spaces are limited
✔ A warm welcome and introduction from Alena
✔ The story behind Dr Unni's Ayurvedic hospital
✔ Insight into what he treats and how Ayurveda approaches healing
✔ A focus on recovery and support
✔ A deeper understanding of Panchakarma and its benefits
✔ Time for questions and reflection
Ayurveda does not treat, diagnose, or cure medical conditions.
At Grateful Minds, Ayurveda is offered as educational wellbeing guidance, designed to help you understand yourself and make supportive daily choices.
What you’ll experience
Who is this EVENT for?
Women recovering from breast cancer treatment (surgery, chemotherapy, or radiotherapy
Those preparing for or recovering from breast surgery (including preventative procedures)
Anyone experiencing fatigue, hormonal imbalance, or slow recovery post-treatment
Women seeking a more holistic, whole-body approach to healing
Those curious about how Ayurveda can support long-term recovery and resilience
Anyone feeling that healing goes beyond what conventional treatment alone provides
open up to a new way of healing
This is more than an educational talk.
It is an invitation to see healing differently.
Come and discover how ancient wisdom, compassionate care, and a more complete view of health can open new possibilities for recovery and wellbeing.
My Story
I discovered Ayurveda during my healing journey, and understanding my Dosha changed the way I eat, move, and care for myself. It brought me back into alignment, physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
My intention is to help you experience that same clarity, balance, and inner peace.
Why Ayurveda matters to me...
Following my triple-negative breast cancer diagnosis in August 2024, I made a decision that deeply shaped my healing journey. Alongside medical care, I chose to explore a holistic path, one that supported not only my body, but also my nervous system, emotions, and inner resilience. I was looking for an approach that treated me as a whole person, not just a diagnosis.
In May 2025, I travelled to Kerala, India, the birthplace of Ayurveda, to undertake a traditional Panchakarma programme: one of the most comprehensive rejuvenation and detoxification processes in Ayurvedic medicine.
Before any treatments began, I met with an experienced Ayurvedic doctor who took time to listen deeply to my story, assess my health, and guide me through a detailed Dosha assessment: an evaluation of my natural mind–body constitution.
The assessment showed that I am Pitta dominant, influenced strongly by the fire element. This insight explained patterns I had experienced for years - intensity, drive, inflammation, and depletion -and shaped a treatment plan designed specifically to cool, soothe, and rebalance my system.
This personalised approach was a turning point. For the first time, I felt seen not as a condition, but as a whole human being.
🪔 Agnikarma & Moxibustion – Ayurvedic heat therapy to increase circulation and remove stagnation
🦶 Reflexology – stimulating energy points to support whole-body healing
💊 Ayurvedic herbal medicines – personalised tonics and remedies
🌿 Abhyanga – warm herbal oil full-body massage
🔥 Basti – herbal oil enemas for deep detoxification and resetting the gut
💆♀️ Shirodhara – a continuous stream of warm oil over the forehead to calm the nervous system
👣 Pada Abhyanga – foot massage to ground, soothe, and restore energy flow
💆♂️ Shiro Abhyanga – traditional Indian head massage to release tension and mental load
🌬️ Nasya – medicated herbal oils to clear the mind, sinuses, and energetic pathways
👁️ Netra Tarpana – nourishing ghee treatment to rejuvenate the eyes and nervous system
🌾 Navara Kizhi – warm herbal rice bolus massage to strengthen tissues and restore vitality
🧡 Udwarthanam – energising herbal powder massage to stimulate lymph flow and metabolism
This was not a spa retreat, it was ancient medicine, carried out with wisdom, intuition, and deep compassion. I felt seen not as a diagnosis, but as a whole human being.
The Panchakarma Experience
Over two weeks, I received a series of traditional Ayurvedic therapies, carefully sequenced and adjusted day by day.
These included:
Final Reminder
This story reflects my personal experience. Your journey will be your own.
Ayurveda offers a way to understand yourself more deeply and to choose support that honours your body, your history, and your pace.
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