Vaidya Shabana Noushad, BSc, BAMS, YIC, MA Leadership (Healthcare)
Ayurveda Medical Doctor from India | Founder & CEO, DUA Ayurveda
Shabana Noushad is an Ayurveda Medical Doctor from India, a certified yoga instructor, and the Founder & CEO of DUA Ayurveda, bringing over a decade of clinical experience in Ayurveda, therapeutic care, and holistic wellness.
She holds a Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore, India, and a Bachelor of Science in Botany from Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala. She is also a YIC (Yoga Instructor Certified) and has completed a Master of Arts in Leadership (Healthcare) from Trinity Western University, Canada.
Her professional journey includes clinical training and internships at renowned government Ayurvedic institutions, followed by her role as Chief Medical Officer and Director of Diva Ayurveda Hospital in Kerala, India. These experiences have given her a strong foundation in Ayurvedic clinical practice, therapeutic procedures, Panchakarma, pain management, orthopedic care, women’s wellness, and lifestyle-based approaches to health.
A Personalized Approach to Ayurveda
Vaidya Shabana believes that every individual is unique, and true wellness begins with understanding the individual as a whole. At DUA Ayurveda, she combines traditional Ayurvedic principles with personalized lifestyle guidance to create wellness plans that reflect each person’s constitution, needs, and goals.
Her approach may incorporate Ayurvedic consultations, traditional therapies, Panchakarma, yoga, pranayama, meditation, nutrition, herbal guidance, daily routines, stress management, rejuvenation, and restorative practices.
A key principle in her practice is Agni—the Ayurvedic concept of digestive and metabolic strength. She emphasizes the importance of supporting healthy digestion, balanced routines, nourishing food, restful sleep, and mindful living as foundations for overall well-being.
She also has a special interest in women’s and maternal wellness, including prenatal and postpartum care, with an emphasis on nurturing the mother and supporting her journey through the different stages of motherhood.
The Vision Behind DUA Ayurveda
Through DUA Ayurveda, Shabana’s vision is to create a warm and welcoming space where the traditional wisdom of Ayurveda and yoga can be experienced in a meaningful and practical way.
Her goal is to make Ayurvedic wellness accessible to individuals and families in Canada through personalized Ayurvedic care, authentic therapies, Panchakarma, yoga, lifestyle guidance, relaxation, and rejuvenation.
With her clinical Ayurvedic background, yoga training, healthcare-focused leadership education, and passion for holistic wellness, Shabana is committed to helping people reconnect with their natural balance and develop sustainable habits for healthier living.
“Every person is unique. Your path to wellness should be unique too.”
Vaidya Shabana Noushad
Founder & CEO | DUA Ayurveda
Ayurveda • Yoga & Wellness