In theorizing and practicing Ayurveda, Kerala developed numerous traditions. Panavally tradition is pioneering such traditions especially in Panchakarma. CKV Hospital, which was started in the year of 1952 much before the Kerala Piravi – the birth of Kerala State – was a commemorative gesture of C.K.Raghavan Vaidyar to the path breaking contributions of their great father, the celebrated Ayurveda practioner, writer, activist and social reformer Panavally Krishnan Vaidyar.
Through the six decade long fruitful service, CKV Hospital has become pivotal in pragmaticising Panchakarma therapy and blending it with conventional Marama practices. The hospital awfully shares the might of Panavally tradition which was popular after the great Panavally Krishnana Vaidyar. His younger son C K Raghavan Vaidyar and his next to kin Sudheer Vaidyar were the inspiring spirits who carved the hospital into its present stature.
Panchakarma (“Pancha” means five and “karma” means treatment) is done to detoxify the body according to Ayurveda.The five procedures are claimed to eliminate the vitiated Doshas from the body.They are Vamana (Emesis),Virechana (Purgation),Niroohavasti (Decoction enema), Nasya (Instillation of medicine through nostrils), and Anuvasanavasti (Oil enema).Nirooha, Anuvasana and Uttaravasthi form the basic types of Vasti. The term Panchasodhana includes Vamana, Virechana, Nasya, Nirooha, and Rakthamoksha (Blood letting).
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CKV Hospital has become pivotal in pragmaticising Panchakarma therapy and blending it with conventional Marama practices.
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Dr. Nikhila Suresh is a fifth-generation Ayurveda practitioner, deeply rooted in a distinguished family lineage of traditional healing. She is the great-granddaughter of Sri Panavally Krishnan Vaidyar, and the granddaughter of the renowned CK Raghavan Vaidyar.
Dr. Nikhila is the daughter of Dr. V.R. Suresh and Dr. Shailaja Suresh, and the wife of Dr. Anoop Ajit (MS Ayurveda).
She completed her Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) from Rajiv Gandhi Ayurveda Medical College, Mahe (2010–2015), and went on to specialize in Netraroga (Ayurvedic Ophthalmology) at Government Ayurveda College, Thrippunithura (2021–2023), where she secured second rank at the university level.
Dr. Nikhila also holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Ayurveda Cosmetology and has received training in Garbhasamskara through a 21-day program by the National Institute of Ayurveda (NIA), Jaipur. In addition, she is certified in Music Therapy from S-VYASA and has completed an online course in Stress Management from IIM Kharagpur.
Her work integrates classical Ayurvedic principles with modern approaches to wellness, with a focus on compassionate, patient-centered care.
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Ayurvedic Surgeon | Specialist in Shalya Tantra
Dr. Anoop Ajit is a qualified Ayurvedic surgeon with specialized expertise in Shalya Tantra, the surgical branch of Ayurveda. He earned his Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) from Sri Kalabhyraveshwara Ayurvedic Hospital and Research centre, Bangalore, and completed his Master of Surgery (MS) in Shalya Tantra at SDM College of Ayurveda, Hassan—one of India’s leading institutions for Ayurvedic surgical education.
Dr. Ajit combines classical Ayurvedic principles with modern surgical techniques, with a particular focus on anorectal surgeries and chronic disease management. He previously served as an Associate Professor in the Department of Shalya Tantra at SN Ayurveda College, Puthoor, and worked as a consultant with ARC in several clinics across Kollam.
He served as a Specialist Medical Officer Shalya Tantra at the District Ayurveda Hospital, Alappuzha, under the National AYUSH Mission (NAM).
Dr. Ajit comes from the renowned Aneppil family of Kollam, a respected lineage of traditional Ayurvedic physicians (Vaidyas).
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Ayurvedic Physician | Specialist in Rheumatoid Arthritis | Global Patient Base
Dr. Shailaja Suresh is a distinguished Ayurvedic physician with a career rooted in clinical excellence and traditional wisdom. A graduate of the prestigious Government Ayurveda College, Tripunithura, she earned the distinction of being the second rank holder in the university, reflecting her deep academic commitment.
Following her graduation, Dr. Shailaja honed her clinical skills at CKV Hospital, training under eminent masters such as Dr. Sri C.K. Raghavan Vaidya and the renowned Sudhir Vaidya. Under their mentorship, she developed a profound expertise in classical Ayurvedic treatments, particularly in managing chronic and complex conditions.
Her specialization in rheumatoid arthritis has earned her wide acclaim. Her reputation for effective, holistic care led to a rare honor—being personally invited to Padmanabhapuram Palace to treat Her Highness Karthika Thirunnal, for which she was awarded the Silver Thalika, a mark of distinguished service.
Dr. Shailaja has had the privilege of treating several eminent personalities, including V. S. Achuthanandan, Pummanam Rajasekharan, P. Karunakaran, Sushila Gopalan, and Swami Shashwatikanantha. Her reputation transcends borders, with patients from across the globe seeking her expertise, especially for complicated and chronic health issues often considered challenging by modern medicine.
With a deep commitment to Ayurvedic principles and a compassionate approach to healing, Dr. Shailaja Suresh continues to uphold the legacy of traditional Indian medicine in contemporary times.
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Managing Director
Dr. V. R. Suresh is a distinguished Practitioner deeply rooted in a rich lineage of traditional healing. He is the grandson of the revered Panavalli Krishnan Vaidyan and son of the eminent C. K. Raghavan Vaidyan.A disciple of the renowned Sudhir Vaidyan, Dr. Suresh has been trained in marma chikitsa under his guidance for 18 years
He has been specially trained in Marma Chikitsa a specialized therapeutic practice focusing on the vital points of the body—a knowledge passed down through his ancestral lineage. His training blends classical wisdom with clinical finesse, making him a respected figure in the realm of traditional Indian medicine.
Dr. Suresh is a graduate in Homoeopathic Medicine from Padiyar Homeopathic Medical College.
Known for his compassionate healing and expertise in treating musculoskeletal and neuromuscular disorders, Dr. V. R. Suresh continues to carry forward his family's legacy with dedication and distinction.
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