Personal Note
Ayurveda doesn’t need to be complicated. Together we’ll choose doable, consistent changes that fit your routine. I'll keep it simple and personalised so you feel better, think clearer and live with more ease.
Dr. Kushagra Bendale
Founder, Kushayu Ayurveda & Wellness
About Dr Kushagra Bendale
Dr Kushagra Bendale (BAMS, DYA, GDM, MBA) is the founder and Chief Ayurvedic Practitioner at Kushayu Ayurveda & Wellness in Melbourne. Over 16+ years, he has supported thousands of clients across Australia, India and Southeast Asia with a practical, outcome-focused approach that blends classical Ayurvedic diagnosis (including nadi/pulse and tongue assessment) with contemporary lifestyle medicine and coordinated care alongside GPs and specialists when appropriate.
Qualifications & Training
- BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery)
Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, India - Advanced Diploma in Yoga & Ayurveda
Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, India - Graduate Diploma in Management & Masters of Business Administration
Central Queensland University, Australia
Professional memberships & roles
- Former Secretary, Australasian Association of Ayurveda (AAA), 2018–2019
- Professional Member, AAA and ANTA (Australian Natural Therapists Association)
Care philosophy
Precise diagnosis, simple routines, targeted herbs, and steady follow-up so changes are realistic and sustainable.
Career Highlights
A progressive journey of healing and learning across continents.
Australia Practice Milestone (2009–present)
Began consulting in Sydney (2009); Melbourne-based since 2010; international consults (Malaysia, Indonesia, India).
Australian Radio (2015)
First Ayurvedic doctor featured as a guest speaker — Australia, 2015.
Australasian Association of Ayurveda (AAA)
Secretary, 2018–2019; led national seminars and webinars.
WORLD AYUSH EXPO 2019
Distinguished speaker representing Australia — India, 2019.
Indian Consulate, Melbourne — Ayurveda Day
Invited speaker — Melbourne, 2019.
Victorian Parliament — International Yoga Day
Honoured speaker — Melbourne, 2019.
Bharati Vidyapeeth University
Guest speaker — Pune, Oct 2022.
World Ayurhealth Summit 2023
Guest speaker — Singapore, 2023.
Fast Facts
Key achievements and milestones in Dr. Kushagra's healing journey
(in-person)