Mary-Alice Quinn, AyD, CAS is a NAMA-recognized Ayurvedic Doctor and Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist serving clients both nationally and internationally since 2004.
She graduated valedictorian with highest level certification from the California College of Ayurveda (CCA) and the American Institute of Vedic Studies.
Post-Graduate International Training
She has completed a variety of advanced post-graduate trainings in the US and India, including those with the Ayurvedic Institute and the International Integrative Educational Institute (IIEI).
Focus of Practice
Mary-Alice currently resides in Sacramento, CA where she has an active private practice blending Ayurvedic nutritional therapies and daily rhythms as well as personalized herbal remedies and body therapies, to assist her clients in achieving and maintaining healthy, satisfying and balanced lives.
Her study and clinical practice is focused on the application of nutrition and lifestyle practices, along with medical herbalism, subtle therapies and the Vedic arts for both the healing and prevention of disease.
Medical Associations & Professional Teaching
She is an Ayurvedic Doctor member of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association, a professional member of the California Association of Ayurvedic Medicine and has maintained a personal Yoga practice for over 20 years. She is dedicated to increasing the integration of Ayurvedic medicine into modern healthcare through teaching, writing and conducting public workshops.
Mary-Alice is a senior instructor for the CCA’s on-campus and Distance Learning programs, and an instructor for IIEI’s Professional Herbalism Programs.
Professional Experience
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- NAMA Board recognition as a Professional Member at the level of Ayurvedic Doctor
- Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner / Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist, private practice since 2004
- Senior Instructor, California College of Ayurveda
- Intern Supervisor, California College of Ayurveda
- Faculty, International Integrative Educational Institute
- Mentor/Consultant serving students and practitioners of Ayurveda
- Ayurvedic Botanical/Product industry sales and production for leading companies including Banyan Botanicals, Pukka Herbs, Floracopeia & Sarada Ayurvedic Remedies
Education
- California College of Ayurveda, Los Angeles CA; Certified Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist 2004
- American Institute of Vedic Studies, Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner
- Ayurvedic Institute, Albuquerque NM, Post-graduate training with Dr Vasant Lad in: Ayurvedic Herbology, Pulse Practicum, Panchakarma, Marma Therapy, Herbal Preparations, Clinical Practicum, Ayurvedic Cooking, Women’s & Men’s Health
- Advanced Gurukula, Post-Graduate Internship with Dr Vasant Lad, Pune, India
- International Integrative Educational Institute, Professional Herbalism Certification with Karta Purkh Singh Khalsa
- Arunachala Yoga & Ayurveda, 5 year private mentorship, ArunDeva
- Over 1,500 additional contact hours with Leaders in Ayurveda including Dr Vasant Lad, Karta Purkh Singh Khalsa, Dr Marc Halpern, Dr Robert Svoboda, Dr Sarita Shrestha, David Crow, Dr John Douillard, David Frawley, Light Miller and more