Gauri Junnarkar

Author/ International Speaker/ Nutrition Ayurveda & wellness expert

Gauri Junnarkar is an Author, International Keynote speaker, Nutrition Ayurveda & wellness expert. She is the Founder, Director of ‘Ayurnutrition’, an integrative practice combining the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda with modern nutrition. Gauri Junnarkar is a classically trained Vaidya, Panchakarma specialist and has more than 20+ years in the field of Ayurveda. She earned her Ayurvedic Medicine Degree (BAMS) from the University of Mumbai. She also holds a Master of Science degree in Nutrition from Texas Woman’s University. She is a dedicated nutrition professional with 16+ years’ experience as Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and 13+ years’ experience as a Certified Diabetes Educator. Gauri’s background in Ayurveda inspired her to do her master's thesis research on “Dietary Curcumin (phytochemical in Turmeric) and its effect in Melanoma (skin cancer)”, which was selected at the national conference on Experimental Biology under "Diet and Cancer” and at the Texas Dietetic Association conference. She has co-authored two books ‘A Primer on Ayurveda: A Practical Guide’, and ‘Ayurveda & Yoga: A Path to Health and healing’ now published on Amazon. She has co-authored an E-course 'Primer on Ayurvedic Nutrition' designed for Dietitians, Nutritionists, and healthcare professionals. She is the host of the wellness show ‘Wellness Bites with Gauri’ on YouTube and as a podcast. She is a highly acclaimed speaker and has presented at international and local conferences on Ayurveda and Nutrition to Physicians, Dietitians, and healthcare professionals. Gauri believes that mind and body have a profound effect on each other. She loves to educate people in choosing the right foods and lifestyle tools using Ayurveda & Nutrition to nourish the body and mind to create a positive impact on health and wellness. To learn more about how Gauri integrates Ayurveda with Nutrition visit her website: www.ayurnutrition.com