About the Department

• Established  in March 2007 as ‘Yog Arogya Polyclinic’ under the guidance and patronage of Hon’ble Chancellor, Dr Pranav Pandya In March 2016, its name was changed to – ‘Centre of Complementary & Alternative Medicine’ (CCAM) In May 2018 it was formed as a Department and given its current name ‘The Department of Complementary & Alternative Medicine’ (DCAM) It is situated in natural and spiritual ambience on the ground floor of Chaitanya Bhavan & near Yagyashala of Dev Sanskriti University, Gayatrikunj- Shantikunj, Haridwar (Bharat)

Vision

The Department has a vision to establish as a leader in academic excellence, innovation, and community impact in the field of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, fostering a holistic approach to global health and well-being

Mission

1. To deliver education and training in Complementary and Alternative Medicine with science and spirituality.
2. To promote an interdisciplinary approach to CAM education and practice. 
3. To contribute to community health by providing accessible and effective CAM-based healthcare solutions.
4. To cultivate future leaders in the field of CAM with a deep sense of human values and universal brotherhood.

Contact Details

• Department of Complementary and Alternative Medicines
• Chaitanya Bhawan Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya Gayatrikunj-Shantikunj, Haridwar - 249411
• Email: dcam@dsvv.ac.in
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PEOPLE

 

TEACHING

 

HOD

Dr. Alka Mishra

Assistant Professor (Stage-2) Coordinator, DSVV Panchakarma Wellness Center, DAHH

Specialization:

Ayurved, Panchakarma, Marma Therapy, Yog, Naturopathy

Academic Qualification:

PhD (Ayurveda), B.A.M.S., M.Sc. (SOL, PM & Yog), Doctor of Naturopathy (ND), PG Diploma Yoga

Dr. Reema Srivastava

Co-ordinator, Dept. of CAM Assistant Professor, Dept. of Yogic Science & Human Consciousness, Person-In-Charge, DSVV Naturopathy Wellness Center, DCAM

Specialization:

Applied Yoga, Naturopathy

Academic Qualification:

PhD (Yogic Science), MA (Yogic Science), DNYS

Smt. Santoshi Sahu

Assistant Professor, Dept. of Complementary & Alternative medicine In-Charge, Acupressure Section, DCAM

Specialization:

Acupressure, Acupuncture

Academic Qualification:

MA Yogacharya, UGC NET in Yoga, MA Philosophy, MA Sanskrit, PG Diploma Yoga, DNYS, Master Diploma Course in Acupressure (2 Year)

Dr. Jyoti

Person-In-Charge, DSVV Yoga Arogya Wellness Center, DCAM Assistant Professor, Dept. of Yogic Science and Human Consciousness, Coordinator, International Relations Office, DSVV

Specialization:

Yoga Therapy, Diet Therapy

Academic Qualification:

PhD (Yogic Science), UGC NET in Yoga, M.Sc. in Applied Yoga and Holistic Health, Diploma in Nutrition and Health Education (from IGNOU)

Dr. Gayatri Gurvendra

Sound Healing Therapist, Dept. of CAM, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Yogic Science & Human Consciousness

Specialization:

Alternative Therapies, Applied Yoga, Clinical Psychology

Academic Qualification:

PhD (Psychology), M.Sc. in Clinical Psychology, M.Sc. in Yoga, UGC NET in Yog, PG Diploma in Acupressure, D.N.Y.S.

Ms. Anita Kumari

Lecturer, Dept. of Complementary & Alternative medicine

Specialization:

Yoga, Acupressure, & Naturopathy

Academic Qualification:

M.Sc. (Yogic Science), Master Advance Diploma in Acupressure Healing Science (3 Year), Diploma in Naturopathy & Yogic Science (DNYS)

NON-TEACHING

Mr. Chandrashekhar Prasad Patel

Assistant Therapist, Naturopathy Center

Specialization:

Naturopathy, Yoga, Physiotherapy

Academic Qualification:

MA Yoga, Diploma in Physiotherapy (DPT), Diploma in Naturopathy (DNYS)

Mr. Avinash Pandit

Assistant Therapist, Naturopathy Center

Specialization:

Naturopathy

Academic Qualification:

12th, DNYS (pursuing)

Mr. Praveen Kumar Gupta

Assistant Therapist (Naturopathy Center)

Specialization:

Yoga Therapy

Academic Qualification:

BRS (Bachelor of Rural Studies), MA Yoga (pursuing), Certificate Course In Acupressure (6 months)

Ms. Divyanshi Khandelwal

Assistant Therapist (DSVV Yoga Arogya Wellness Center, DCAM)

Specialization:

Yoga Therapy

Academic Qualification:

MSc in Holistic Health Management, UGC NET in Yoga

Mr. Pankaj kumar

Assistant Therapist (Acupressure Section)

Specialization:

Acupressure, Color Therapy

Academic Qualification:

M.A. Yoga, Advance Diploma in Acupressure Healing Science (2 Years), Certificate Course in Yoga & Alternative Therapy

Mr. Nitish Kumar Sahu

Assistant Therapist (Naturopathy Center)

Specialization:

Yoga, Acupressure

Academic Qualification:

B.Sc. In Physics, M.A. In Yogic Science (pursing), Diploma in Acupressure Healing Science (1 Year), Diploma in Civil Engineering

Dr. Gunjan Mishra

In-Charge, Physiotherapy Section, DCAM

Specialization:

Physiotherapy

Academic Qualification:

MA Yogacharya, BPT (Bachelor of Physiotherapy)

Mr. Rakesh Singh

Assistant Therapist (Physiotherapy Section)

Specialization:

Physiotherapy, Yoga

Academic Qualification:

Diploma in Physiotherapy (DPT), Bachelor in Yog &

Research and Publication

Books

Research Paper Published in Scopus/ Web Science

 Bentur SA, Mishra A, Kumar Y, Thakral S, S, Garg R. Integrative Therapy based on Yoga, Ayurveda and Modern Western Medicine for Treatment of High-risk Cases of COVID-19: A Telemedicine-Based Case Series, Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge. 2022;21(3):475- 488. (DOI: https://doi.org/10.56042/ijtk.v21i3.55516 ).
( http://op.niscair.res.in/index.php/IJTK/article/view/55516 )
( http://nopr.niscpr.res.in/handle/123456789/60208 )
 A. Mishra, S. A. Bentur, S. Thakral, R. Garg, B. Duggal, The use of integrative therapy based on yoga and ayurveda in the treatment of a high-risk case of covid-19/sars-cov-2 with multiple comorbidities: a case report, Journal of Medical Case Reports. 2021;15(1):1–12. PMID: 33627186 PMCID: PMC7903378 DOI: 10.1186/s13256-020 02624-1
( https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33627186/ )

Research Paper Publication International peer Review Journals

 Mishra S, Mishra A. Purification of the Subtle Realmthrough Yagya:Philosophical Principles and Implications for attainingUniversal peace and Well-being. Dev Sanskriti Interdisciplinary International Journal. 2024; 23: 14-23. (DOI: https://doi.org/10.36018/dsiij.23.337 ). ( http://dsiij.dsvv.ac.in/index.php/dsiij/article/view/337/242 )
 Mishra A, Shrivastava V. Exploring the science of marma – an ancient healing technique: Marma Therapy. Dev Sanskriti Interdisciplinary International Journal. 2023; 22: 23-37. (DOI: https://doi.org/10.36018/dsiij.v20i.157 ). ( http://dsiij.dsvv.ac.in/index.php/dsiij/article/view/157 )
 Mishra A, Shrivastava V. Exploring the science of marma – an ancient healing technique: Marma in Yoga and Other Ancient Indian Traditions. Dev Sanskriti Interdisciplinary
International Journal. 2022; 19: 61-74. (DOI: https://doi.org/10.36018/dsiij.v19i.156 ). ( http://dsiij.dsvv.ac.in/index.php/dsiij/article/view/156 )
 Mishra A, Shrivastava V. Exploring the science of marma – an ancient healing technique: definition and properties of marma. Dev Sanskriti Interdisciplinary International Journal.
2021; 18: 46-63. (DOI: https://doi.org/10.36018/dsiij.v18i.155 ). ( http://dsiij.dsvv.ac.in/index.php/dsiij/article/view/155/202 )
 Mishra A, Shrivastava V. Exploring the science of marma – an ancient healing technique: its mention in ancient Indian scriptures. Dev Sanskriti Interdisciplinary International Journal.  2021;17: 43-51. (DOI: https://doi.org/10.36018/dsiij.v17i.154 )
 Mishra A, Shrivastava V. Managing an essential public health menace – Osteoarthritis of knee, through janu basti procedure of traditional Indian medicine – A pilot study. Journal of Medical & Scientific Research. 2020; 8(4):150-159. (DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17727/JMSR.2020/8-20 )
 Mishra A, Shrivastava V. Evaluation of Efficacy of Marma Therapy with Janu Basti in the Management of Janu Sandhigata Vata (Osteoarthritis of Knee). Dev Sanskriti Interdisciplinary International Journal. 2020; 15: 29-45. https://doi.org/10.36018/dsiij.v15i.139. ( http://dsiij.dsvv.ac.in/index.php/dsiij/article/view/139/134 )
 Mishra A, Batham L, Verma S, Mishra S, Shrivastava V. Management of the Symptoms associated with Osteoarthritis of the Knee through an Integrated Approach including Yagya Therapy. Interdisciplinary Journal of Yagya Research. 2019; 2(2): 29-37. https://doi.org/10.36018/ijyr.v2i2.25. ( http://ijyr.dsvv.ac.in/index.php/ijyr/article/view/25/91 )
 Shrivastava V, Batham L, Mishra S, Mishra A. An Integrated Traditional Therapy Approach Involving Yagya Therapy In Patients with Symptoms Similar to Crohn’s Disease. Interdisciplinary Journal of Yagya Research. 2019; 2(2): 11-19. https://doi.org/10.36018/ijyr.v2i2.26. ( http://ijyr.dsvv.ac.in/index.php/ijyr/article/view/26/89 )
 Shrivastava V, Batham L, Mishra S, Mishra A. Supportive Care In A Patient With Acute Myeloid Leukemia Through An Integrated Approach Including Yagya Therapy. Interdisciplinary Journal of Yagya Research. 2019; 2(2): 20-28. https://doi.org/10.36018/ijyr.v2i2.27. ( http://ijyr.dsvv.ac.in/index.php/ijyr/article/view/27/93 )  Shrivastava V, Batham L, Mishra S, Mishra A. Management of Symptoms Associated with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Polycystic Ovarian Disease (PCOD) through an Integrated Approach including Yagya Therapy. Interdisciplinary Journal of Yagya Research. 2019;2(1):39-51. ( http://ijyr.dsvv.ac.in/index.php/ijyr/article/view/28 )
 Mishra A., Batham L., Verma S., Mishra S., Shrivastava V. Management of Epileptic Seizures through an Integrated Approach including Yagya Therapy. Interdisciplinary Journal of Yagya Research. 2019; 2(1):52-64. ( http://ijyr.dsvv.ac.in/index.php/ijyr/article/view/24 )
 Verma S, Kumar P, Mishra A, Shrivastava V. Yagya Therapy for Sub-Clinical Hypothyroidism: A Case Study. Interdisciplinary Journal of Yagya Research. 2018;1(2):31- 36. (http://ijyr.dsvv.ac.in/index.php/ijyr/article/view/13 )
 Batham L, Choudhary L, Mishra A, Shrivastava V. Yagya Therapy for Epileptic Seizures: A Case Study. Interdisciplinary Journal of Yagya Research. 2018;1(2):37-42. ( http://ijyr.dsvv.ac.in/index.php/ijyr/article/view/14 )
 Verma S, Mishra A, Shrivastava V. Yagya Therapy in Vedic and Ayurvedic Literature: A Preliminary exploration. Interdisciplinary Journal of Yagya Research. 2018;1(1):15-20.
( http://ijyr.dsvv.ac.in/index.php/ijyr/article/view/7 )
 Mishra A, Batham L, Shrivastava V. Yagya Therapy as supportive care in cancer patients improved quality of life: Case studies. Interdisciplinary Journal of Yagya Research. 2018;1(1):26-33. ( http://ijyr.dsvv.ac.in/index.php/ijyr/article/view/3 )
 Patel V, Mishra A, Shrivastava V. Management of Type II (T2DM) Through Herbal Medicinal Smoke (Dhoom – Nasya) – A Case Study. International Journal of Yoga and Allied Sciences. 2017;6(2):193-197.

Research Papers Publication in Departmental Shodhamala / as Preprint

 Mishra A, Mishra S. An Integrative Approach including Panchakarma Therapy, administered in a Spiritual Environment, for the Management of Symptoms Associated with Hyperacidity – A Case Study (Case Study 9). Ayurveda evam Samagra Swasthya Shodhamala. 2023;5(3):2. ( https://sites.google.com/dsvv.ac.in/shodhamala-dahh/asssm53/asssm532 )
 Mishra A, Mishra S. An Integrative Approach including Panchakarma Therapy, administered in a Spiritual Environment, for the Management of Symptoms Associated with Multiple Complaints Including Polyarthritis, Dyslipidemia, Hypertension and Renal Stone – A Case Study (Case Study 8). Ayurveda evam Samagra Swasthya Shodhamala. 2023;5(3):1. ( https://sites.google.com/dsvv.ac.in/shodhamala-dahh/asssm53/asssm531 )
 Mishra A, Shrivastava V. Use of an integrative approach including marma therapy with janu basti for the management of janu sandhigata vata (osteoarthritis of knee) – case study 3. Ayurveda evam Samagra Swasthya Shodhamala. 2023;5(2):2. ( https://sites.google.com/dsvv.ac.in/shodhamala-dahh/asssm52/asssm522 ), ( https://doi.org/10.31219/osf.io/exczj )
 Mishra A, Mishra S. An integrative approach including panchakarma and marma therapy, administered in a spiritual environment, for the management of symptoms associated with rheumatoid arthritis and hypertension – a case study (case study 7). Ayurveda evam Samagra Swasthya Shodhamala. 2023;5(2):1. ( https://sites.google.com/dsvv.ac.in/shodhamala-dahh/asssm52/asssm521 ) (https://doi.org/10.31219/osf.io/6pkvc )
 Mishra A, Mishra S. An integrative approach including panchakarma therapy, administered in a spiritual environment, for the management of multiple complaints including migraine and multiple joint pain – a case study (case study 6) [Internet]. OSF Preprints; 2023. (Created on May 08, 2023) (Available from: https://doi.org/10.31219/osf.io/j5tmn )
 Mishra A, Mishra S. An integrative approach including panchakarma and marma therapy, administered in a spiritual environment, for the management of low back pain – a case study(case study 5). Ayurveda evam Samagra Swasthya Shodhamala. 2023;5(1):2. ( https://sites.google.com/dsvv.ac.in/shodhamala-dahh/asssm51/asssm512 ), ( https://doi.org/10.31219/osf.io/zbxg4 )
 Mishra A, Shrivastava V. Use of an integrative approach including marma therapy with janu basti for the management of janu sandhigata vata (osteoarthritis of knee) – case study 2. Ayurveda evam Samagra Swasthya Shodhamala. 2023;5(1):1. ( https://sites.google.com/dsvv.ac.in/shodhamala-dahh/asssm51/asssm511 ), ( https://doi.org/10.31219/osf.io/7as8q )
 Bentur SA, Mishra A, Kumar Y, Thakral S, S, Garg R. Integrative Therapy based on Yoga, Ayurveda and Modern Western Medicine for Treatment of High-risk Cases of COVID-19: A Telemedicine-Based Case Series. 2021. doi:10.31219/osf.io/58btr .
 Mishra A, Mishra S, Pandey AK. Panchakarma therapy for simultaneous management of symptoms due to multiple complaints including hypothyroidism, leucorrhoea, cervical pain – a case report. Ayurveda evam Samagra Swasthya Shodhamala. 2020;2(3):1. (https://sites.google.com/dsvv.ac.in/shodhamala-dahh/asssm23/asssm231 )
 Shrivastava V, Mishra S, Mishra A. Exploring the Possible Applicability of Yagya in Present Time: A Review. Ayurveda evam Samagra Swasthya Shodhamala. 2020;2(2):1. ( https://sites.google.com/dsvv.ac.in/shodhamala-dahh/asssm22/asssm221 )
 Shrivastava V, Batham L, Mishra S, Mishra A. Application of an integrated approach including yagya therapy for the management of acute pulmonary edema with mild cardiomegaly. Ayurveda evam Samagra Swasthya Shodhamala. 2020;2(1):1. ( https://sites.google.com/dsvv.ac.in/shodhamala-dahh/asssm21/asssm211 )
 Pandey AK, Mishra S, Mishra A. Management of symptoms of parkinsonism through panchakarma therapy. Ayurveda evam Samagra Swasthya Shodhamala. 2019;1(1):5. ( https://sites.google.com/dsvv.ac.in/shodhamala-dahh/asssm11/asssm115 )
 Mishra A, Batham L, Mishra S. Management of symptoms of allergic rhinitis by panchakarma therapy: concept and application. Ayurveda evam Samagra Swasthya Shodhamala. 2019;1(1):4. ( https://sites.google.com/dsvv.ac.in/shodhamala-dahh/asssm11/asssm114 )
 Review Article – Shrivastava V, Batham L, Mishra A. Yagyopathy (yagya therapy) for various diseases – an overview. Ayurveda evam Samagra Swasthya Shodhamala. 2019;1(1):2. (https://sites.google.com/dsvv.ac.in/shodhamala-dahh/asssm11/asssm112 )
 Mishra A, Batham L, Mishra S, Shrivastava V. Simultaneous management of symptoms of osteopenia and osteoarthritis of knee through panchakarma therapy: concept and application. Ayurveda evam Samagra Swasthya Shodhamala. 2019;1(1):1. ( https://sites.google.com/dsvv.ac.in/shodhamala-dahh/asssm11/asssm111 )

Research Papers Publication in Conference / Seminar

 Mishra A, Shrivastava V (2022), “Management of Janu Sandhigata Vata through an integrative approach including Marma Therapy with Janu Basti – A Case Study”, in Proceedings of the International Conference on Science and Philosophy in Indian Knowledge Systems ( जिज्ञासा-2022 ) (Editors – Rohit Omar, Rishi Mohindru, Karan Chandra, Suresh Bhalla; ISBN: 978-93-5777-660-8), organized by Institute for Science and Spirituality Delhi, in partnership with Noida International University and IKS Division, Ministry of Education, Govt. of India, 17-18 December, New Delhi, pp. 72-78 (Paper ID – IKS220034). ( Available Online – pages 72-78 )

 Mishra A, Barik H, Singh AK, Gurvendra A. Ancient Therapy based Multimodal Approach for the Management of Multiple Musculoskeletal Disorders – Some Case Studies. In: National Seminar on Ancient and Spiritual Sciences, 25-26 October 2014, Center for Scientific Spirituality Studies, Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar, Uttrakhand. New Delhi: Bharti Publications; 2014. p. 701-711.

Research Papers Presented in Conferences / Seminar

 Mishra A, Mishra S. An Integrative approach including Panchakarma therapy administered in a spiritual envionment for the management of multiple complaints including migraine and multiple joint pain – A Case study. Presented (Poster presentation) in: International Conference on Scientific Spirituality, organized by Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar, from March 21-22, 2024 and obtained IInd prize.
 Thakral S, Rao AR, Mishra S, Mishra A, Bentur S, Garg R. A Survey-based Study During COVID Shows That Lifestyle Factors Correlate with Mental Health. Presented in: Mind, Brain, and Consciousness Conference – Perspectives from Indian Knowledge System, organized by the Indian Knowledge System and Mental Health Applications (IKSMHA) Centre, IIT Mandi, from 14 to 16 December 2023; 2023. Accessed on: 23 June 2024. Available from: https://iksmha.iitmandi.ac.in/mbcc/index.php#proceedings
 Thakral S, Rao AR, Mishra S, Mishra A, Bentur S, Garg R. A Survey-based Study Shows That Lifestyle Factors and Mental Health Correlate with Appearance and Duration of COVID-like Symptoms. Presented (poster presentation) in: National Youth Conference on Indian Knowledge Systems 2023, 25 – 27 August 2023, held at Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee in association with the IKS division at AICTE, Ministry of Education, as a part of G-20 University Connect Program, India.
 Bentur SA, Mishra A, Kumar Y, Thakral S, Sanjiv, Mishra S, Garg R. Personalized Integrative AYUSH Intervention for COVID: Black Box Approach – Accomplishments, Challenges and Future Directions. In 24th International Conference on Frontiers in Yoga Research and its Applications (INCOFYRA), 26-29 May 2022, Prashanti Kutiram, Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana (S-VYASA), Bengaluru, India.

 Mishra A. Panchakarma Therapy for Allergic Rhinitis : A Case Study. presented (poster presentation) in International Conference on "Conservative and sustainable use of high altitude medicinal and aromatic plants for socio-economic development&quot, held at Forest Research Institute, Deharadun, Uttarakhand on 29 and 30 November 2019, organized by Faculty of Biomedical Sciences, Uttarakhand University, Dehradun and sponsored by National Medicinal Plants Board (Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India); 2019.
 Mishra A, Shrivastav V. Management of Janusandhigata vata (Osteoarthritis of the knee) through Panchakarma therapy – A Case Study. Presented in: 4th International conference on Developing Human Values Through Yoga, 24-25 Feb 2018, held at Haridwar, Uttarakhnd, organized by Indian Association of Yoga, New Delhi; 2018.
 Mishra A, Shrivastav V. Therapeutic Application of Yagya (With different Herbal Combinations) for Various Diseases. Presented (poster presentation) in: National conference on Recent Advances in Ayurvedic Herbal Medicine – From Source to Manufacturing, 15-16 September 2017, held at CSIR- Indian Institute of Petroleum, Dehradun, organized by National Medicinal Plants Board (Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India); 2017.
 Patel V, Mishra A, Shrivastav V. Pulmonary inhalation of medicinal smokes– an aspect of yagya therapy: an effective therapeutic application and efficient drug delivery model of multiple herbs . Presented in: National conference on Recent Advances in Ayurvedic Herbal Medicine – From Source to Manufacturing, 15-16 September 2017, held at CSIR- Indian Institute of Petroleum, Dehradun, organized by National Medicinal Plants Board (Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India); 2017.
 Shrivastav V, Mishra A. Pragyapey – A combination of selected herbal medicines used as a healthy alternative to tea/coffee. Presented (poster presentation) in: National conference on Recent Advances in Ayurvedic Herbal Medicine – From Source to Manufacturing, 15-16 September 2017, held at CSIR- Indian Institute of Petroleum, Dehradun, organized by National Medicinal Plants Board (Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India); 2017.
 Mishra A, Sahu G, Singh AK, Gurvendra A. Integrated approach involving traditional therapies for the simultaneous management of multiple musculoskeletal disorders – A case study. Presented in: International conference on Yoga and Holistic Health, 12-13 March 2016, held at Haridwar, Uttarakhnd, organized by Indian Association of Yoga, New Delhi; 2016.
 Mishra A, Sahu G, Singh AK, Gurvendra A. Management of multiple musculoskeletal disorders by combination of traditional therapies – some case studies. Presented in: National conference on Yoga for Wellness in Life, 9-11 March 2015, held at Haridwar, Uttarakhand, organized jointly by Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar and Indian Association of Yoga, New Delhi; 2015

Workshop/Training

Skill Based Training in DSVVian Student

Skill Based Workshop (Sound Healing)

Skill Development Workshop on “Acupressure” for External Participants

Skill Development Workshop on “Pranic Healing” for External Participants

Extension

Online Short-term Modular Course (STMC) on “Acupressure "

Online Short-term Modular Course (STMC) "Other Courses"

Health Camps (Yoga Arogya Shivir) organized by DCAM (2022-2023)

AYUSH Yoga 1 Month Foundation Course

Other Extension Activities

Therapies 

Various Therapy Sections @ DCAM

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