Chirag Andhariya

Dynamic healthcare leader with extensive experience as Chief Medical Officer at Shankus Natural Health Centre, specializing in integrative health and clinical research. Proven expertise in diabetes management and strategic planning, driving advancements in holistic health practices while fostering patient-centered care and innovative healthcare policies.

• Secretary, Research Committee for Naturopathy and Yoga, Naturopathy Doctors’ Association
• Chief Secretary, Akhil Gujarat Kudrati Upchar Mahamandal
• Honorary Course Designer & Examiner, Certificate Programs in Naturopathy & Yogic Science, BAOU
• Examiner & Faculty, Diploma in Yoga Education, Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University
• Visiting Faculty, Somnath Sanskrit University, Yoga Department

• Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Shankus Natural Health Centre, Mehsana, Gujarat, 01/01/04, Present
• Chief Medical Officer, Shantiniketan Nature Cure Hospital, Kheda, Gujarat, 01/01/02, 12/31/04
• Senior Medical Officer, Jindal Nature Cure Institute, Bangalore, Karnataka, 01/01/12, 06/30/14
• Director, Mahapragya Naturopathy & Yoga Institute (MPNYI), Koba, Gandhinagar
• Advisory Chairman, Sarvam Naturopathy Hospital, Ahmedabad, Gujarat

• Conference Chairman/Co-chairman, International Conference on “Impact of Mahatma Gandhi ji’s Philosophy on Naturopathy”, Gandhi Ashram, 01/01/18
• Conference Chairman/Co-chairman, National Conference on “Emotional Detoxification through Yoga & Naturopathy”, 01/01/22
• Conference Chairman/Co-chairman, International Conference on “Psychology, Yoga, and Naturopathy for Well-being”, 01/01/23
• Conference Chairman/Co-chairman, National Conference on “Lifestyle Management through Yoga and Naturopathy”, 01/01/18
• Workshop Leader, Naturopathy & Yoga for UG, PG, and Ph.D. Students, Somnath Sanskrit University, 01/01/23
• Workshop Leader, Research Paper Writing, BAOU, 01/01/23
• Speaker, Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya International Conference on “Mental Health through Spirituality & Ayurveda”

• Effect of Yogic Intervention on Stress among Adolescents, Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya
• Disturbed Sleep as a Diagnostic Symptom for Depression, UYCON Global Yoga Fest, 01/01/22
• Five-Element Theory for Psychological Disorders, BAOU National Conference
• Counseling During Naturopathy Stay for CHD Patients, Surabhi Journal (Peer-reviewed)
• Naturopathy: A Way Towards Healthy Living, International Psychometrics Conference, Gujarat University
• Yogic Intervention for Cancer Patient’s Psychological Well-being, International Clinical Research Conference
• Integrative Approaches in Lifestyle Medicine for Hypertension, International Conference on NEP & Holistic Education
• Impact of Yogic and Naturopathic Therapies on the Gut-Brain Axis (GBA), Lakulish Yog University International Conference

• Best runner of the Naturopathy Hospital, International Naturopathy Organisation (INO), 2009
• Best Naturopathy Doctor, Gujarat Naturopathy Doctors Association, 2010
• Cosmobhusan award, Cosmofiesta Ahmedabad

Title: Chief Editor – International Journal of Integrative Health Mind Body Medicine

Chief Medical Officer, Shankus Natural Health Centre, Mehsana, Gujarat, 01/01/04, Present

• Articles on Naturopathy published in daily Newspapers (Times of India, Divya Bhaskar) and Magazine like Chitralekha, Abhiyan etc.
• DVD released on “PRANAYAMA”
• Books on “Diet Therapy and Yoga & Nature are wonder cure” & Yoga the Wonder Cure written by me which is under publication
• Lecture given on Lifestyle Management, Diet Management, Yoga at a glance, Mudra the wonder cure, Stress Management etc.
• Lectures were conducted by the well recognised institutes like Lions Club, Karnavati Club and Rajpath club, Pusti Parivar (Ahmedabad), Gujarat Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GCCI), Role of diet and Life style management in Diabetes IMA
• Given tips in “Doordarshan Ayush” programme on Arthritis and Naturopathy Management
• ETV – Given “Mithai ni Kadvas” programme for health Awareness by Naturopathy