Gurnam Singh Saini — Ayurvedic Practitioner in Melbourne

Ayurvedic Practitioner | BAMS (India)
Founder, Pure Herbal Ayurved Clinic
More than 20 years of clinical experience across India and Australia

Gurnam Singh Saini is a Melbourne-based Ayurvedic practitioner whose professional journey began in India more than two decades ago. Since moving to Australia in 2007, he has worked to make classical Ayurvedic knowledge practical, understandable and relevant to people living modern Australian lives.

As the founder of Pure Herbal Ayurved Clinic, Dr Saini provides personalised Ayurvedic consultations, nutrition and lifestyle guidance, herbal support, Panchakarma programmes and selected Ayurvedic therapies. He consults in Richmond and Wantirna South and also offers telehealth consultations across Australia where appropriate.

His approach is based on a simple principle: Ayurveda should begin by understanding the individual, not only the name of a condition. Every care plan is therefore shaped around the client’s constitution, digestive capacity, health history, current medicines, lifestyle, daily routine and personal goals.

A  Practitioner-Led Approach to Ayurveda

Gurnam Saini believes that effective Ayurvedic care begins with careful listening.

Two clients may arrive with similar concerns but have completely unique constitutions, digestive patterns, sleep habits, stress levels, routines and health histories. For this reason, he does not use identical programmes or standard herbal combinations for each person.

His consultations explore the broader patterns that may be influencing the client’s wellbeing. These may include digestion, appetite, bowel habits, sleep, emotional stress, food choices, work routines, exercise, medical history and current medicines.

Traditional Ayurvedic concepts are then considered alongside this information. These may include:

• Prakriti (natural constitution)
• Vikriti (current imbalance)
• Agni (digestive and metabolic capacity)
• Ama (incompletely processed metabolic residue)
• Vata, Pitta and Kapha patterns

Saini’s recommendations are designed to be realistic. A treatment plan must not only reflect Ayurvedic principles; it must also be practical enough for the client to follow within their work, family and social responsibilities.

Where herbal support is appropriate, he generally prefers individualised, carefully monitored formulations rather than high-dose or fixed combinations. Progress is reviewed over time, and recommendations may be adjusted according to the client’s response, tolerance and changing needs.

Ayurvedic care is provided as a complementary approach. Clients are encouraged to continue appropriate care with their GP, specialist or other healthcare professionals.

Looking for an Ayurveda Doctor in Melbourne?

Many people search online for an “Ayurveda doctor in Melbourne” when they are looking for a practitioner who has completed formal university education in Ayurveda in India.

Gurnam Singh Saini holds a Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) from Baba Farid University of Health Sciences in India. This qualification included extensive academic study, practical training and a compulsory clinical internship.

In Australia, Saini’s professional role is stated as:

Ayurvedic Practitioner | BAMS (India)

Although the title “Dr” is associated with his Indian BAMS qualification, he is not registered as a medical practitioner with the Medical Board of Australia.

This distinction is stated clearly so clients can understand both his Ayurvedic qualifications and his professional status in Australia.

Professional Journey

Gurnam Saini began studying Ayurveda in India in 1999, when he commenced the Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) programme.

His education involved the study of classical Ayurvedic philosophy, anatomy, physiology, pathology, diagnosis, herbal pharmacology, internal medicine, Panchakarma, nutrition, lifestyle medicine and traditional therapeutic procedures.

He completed the academic and clinical requirements of the BAMS programme in 2005, which included a compulsory one-year clinical internship. This internship gave him supervised experience in Ayurvedic assessment, case management, herbal formulation and traditional therapies.

After completing his studies and internship, Gurnam worked for approximately two years in an Ayurvedic hospital in India. This period helped him strengthen his practical skills and gain broader experience in hospital-based Ayurvedic care.

In 2007, he moved to Melbourne.

Relocating to Australia required him to adapt his Ayurvedic knowledge to a different healthcare system, culture and lifestyle. He recognised that many people were interested in Ayurveda but needed someone to explain it clearly and practically.

Over time, he developed an approach that combines classical Ayurvedic assessment with an understanding of:

• Australian food and lifestyle patterns
• Current prescribed medicines
• Modern health investigations
• Workplace stress
• Sedentary living
• Sleep disruption
• Cultural dietary preferences
• The practical limitations of busy family life

This approach became the foundation of Pure Herbal Ayurved Clinic.

Since moving to Melbourne, Gurnam has continued practising Ayurveda, undertaking professional education and expanding his work across clinical care, nutrition, Panchakarma, herbal formulation and Ayurvedic product development.

His experience now extends across more than 20 years of education, internship, hospital work and clinical practice in India and Australia.

What Happens During an Ayurvedic Consultation?

An Ayurvedic consultation with Gurnam begins with a detailed discussion of the client’s health concerns and wider health history.

Rather than looking only at symptoms, he aims to understand how the client’s digestion, sleep, diet, stress, routine and medical background may be interacting.

The consultation may explore:

• Presenting concerns
• Medical and family history
• Current prescribed medicines
• Vitamins, supplements and herbal products
• Previous medical reports and investigations
• Appetite and digestion
• Bowel and urinary patterns
• Sleep quality
• Stress and emotional wellbeing
• Daily diet and meal timing
• Work and activity levels
• Exercise habits
• Menstrual or reproductive history where relevant
• Ayurvedic constitution and current imbalance

Traditional Ayurvedic observations, including pulse and tongue assessment, may also be used within the Ayurvedic framework.

Following the assessment, Gurnam explains the Ayurvedic patterns he has identified and discusses practical recommendations.

Depending on the client’s needs and suitability, the plan may include:

• Personalised nutrition guidance
• Meal-timing recommendations
• Lifestyle and daily-routine advice
• Individualised herbal formulations
• Traditional Ayurvedic oils
• Sleep and stress-support strategies
• Breathing or yoga practices
• Selected Ayurvedic therapies
• Panchakarma or modified Panchakarma
• Follow-up consultations and progress reviews

The plan is intended to evolve over time. Follow-up appointments allow Gurnam to assess progress, review tolerance and make adjustments where required.

Ayurvedic assessment does not replace medical diagnosis, pathology testing or specialist evaluation. Clients should not stop, reduce or change prescribed medicines unless advised by the medical practitioner responsible for prescribing them.

Areas of Clinical Interest

Dr Saini’s clinical interests have developed through more than two decades of Ayurvedic education and practice.

They include:

• Panchakarma and modified Panchakarma
• Digestive health
• Nutrition and lifestyle guidance
• Metabolic wellbeing and weight management
• Hair and scalp health
• Musculoskeletal wellbeing
• Stress and sleep
• Men’s wellbeing
• Long-term lifestyle-related concerns
• Ayurvedic preventive care
• Rasayana (rejuvenative care)

Panchakarma is a particularly important part of his clinical work.

Gurnam Saini does not view Panchakarma as a standard detox package that should be offered in the same way to every person. Before recommending a programme, he considers the client’s constitution, digestive strength, general health, medical history, current medicines, lifestyle, age and ability to follow the required preparation and recovery period.

A Panchakarma or modified Panchakarma programme may include the following:

• Preparatory digestive support
• Snehana (internal or external oleation)
• Abhyanga
• Swedana
• Nasya
• Selected bowel-based therapies where appropriate
• Localised oil therapies
• Dietary modification
• Rest and recovery
• Samsarjana Krama (gradual post-treatment dietary recovery)
• Follow-up and rejuvenative support

Panchakarma is not suitable for every client and should only be undertaken after individual assessment.

These areas represent Dr Saini’s clinical interests and experience. They are not medical-specialist titles.

Qualifications and Professional Education

Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery

Gurnam Saini holds a Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) from Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, India.

He began the programme in 1999 and completed its academic and clinical requirements in 2005, including a compulsory one-year internship.

His training included:

• Ayurvedic anatomy and physiology
• Ayurvedic pathology and diagnosis
• Dravyaguna (Ayurvedic pharmacology)
• Kayachikitsa (internal medicine)
• Shalya and Shalakya
• Panchakarma
• Nutrition and lifestyle medicine
• Herbal formulation
• Clinical case assessment
• Preventive and rejuvenative Ayurveda

Following his internship, he worked for approximately two years in an Ayurvedic hospital before moving to Australia.

Diploma in Panchabhautik Chikitsa

Gurnam Saini also completed a Diploma in Panchabhautik Chikitsa at the Vaidyaraj Datar Panchabhautik Chikitsa and Samshodhan Kendra in Sangli, India.

Panchabhautik Chikitsa is an Ayurvedic approach based on understanding health and imbalance through the five great elements—earth, water, fire, air and space.

This additional training broadened his understanding of constitution, elemental patterns, herbal selection and individualised Ayurvedic care.

Australian Nursing and Mental-Health Education

After moving to Australia, Gurnam Saini continued his professional education within the Australian healthcare environment.

His Australian qualifications include:

• Bachelor of Nursing — Victoria University
• Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing — Eastern Health
• Postgraduate Diploma of Nursing Science in Mental Health — La Trobe University

This education expanded his understanding of:

• Australian healthcare systems
• Mental-health care
• Clinical communication
• Risk awareness
• Crisis de-escalation
• Trauma-informed practice
• Clinical documentation
• Multidisciplinary care
• Disability-support environments

This broader background influences the way Gurnam Saini communicates with clients and coordinates complementary care with their wider healthcare teams.

At Pure Herbal Ayurved Clinic, his professional role remains Ayurvedic Practitioner | BAMS (India).

Alongside his Ayurvedic practice, Gurnam Saini occasionally works with Mind Recovery as needed in the role of a Behaviour Support Practitioner.

This work draws upon his Australian nursing and mental-health education and may involve:

• Positive Behaviour Support
• Behavioural assessment
• Trauma-informed approaches
• Crisis de-escalation
• Behaviour-support planning
• Disability-support environments
• Coordination with clients, families and support teams

His work with Mind Recovery is occasional and separate from his primary role at Pure Herbal Ayurved Clinic.

Behaviour Support services provided through Mind Recovery are distinct from the Ayurvedic consultations, herbal recommendations and therapies offered through Pure Herbal Ayurved Clinic.

Pure Herbal Ayurved Clinic

Gurnam Saini founded Pure Herbal Ayurved Clinic to provide authentic, practitioner-led Ayurveda within the Australian healthcare environment.

The clinic was developed around several core principles:

• Detailed individual assessment
• Transparent professional roles
• Classical Ayurvedic knowledge
• Practical modern application
• Personalised nutrition and lifestyle guidance
• Quality-focused herbal sourcing
• Individualised formulations
• Panchakarma adapted to client suitability
• Ongoing review and follow-up

The clinic provides consultations in Richmond and Wantirna South, with telehealth consultations available across Australia where appropriate.

Ayurveda Organics

Gurnam Saini is a Founder and Director of Ayurveda Organics, an Australian Ayurvedic skincare and haircare brand.

The brand was developed to bring traditional Ayurvedic botanical knowledge into modern personal-care products designed for contemporary Australian consumers.

Ayurveda Organics focuses on:

• Ayurvedic skincare
• Hair and scalp care
• Botanical oils
• Daily personal care
• Modern cosmetic formulation
• Products inspired by traditional Ayurvedic ingredients

This work reflects Gurnam Saini’s broader interest in applying Ayurvedic principles beyond the consultation room.

Ayurved Organics

Gurnam Saini is also a Founder and Director of Ayurved Organics, an Australian Ayurvedic herbal-products business.

The company focuses on developing and supplying Ayurvedic formulations within the Australian manufacturing and regulatory environment.

Its work includes attention to:

• Australian manufacturing standards
• Formulation consistency
• Product-quality documentation
• Responsible ingredient selection
• Practitioner use
• Applicable ARTG requirements

Through these roles, Gurnam Saini contributes to both the clinical and product-development sides of Ayurveda in Australia.

Professional Service and Recognition

Gurnam Saini has contributed to the development and promotion of Ayurveda in Australia through professional service, education and community involvement.

His roles and recognitions have included:

• Organising Secretary for the AYUSH Australia International Conference and Exhibition in 2018
• Recognition for volunteer work supporting Ayurveda in Australia
• Former Vice President of the Australasian Association of Ayurveda, 2022–2023
• Participation in Ayurvedic professional education
• Continuing professional development
• Public education through articles, presentations and health resources

These activities reflect his contribution to the Ayurvedic profession and community. They should not be interpreted as claims of superiority or guaranteed clinical results.

Gurnam Saini continues to undertake professional development in areas including the following:

• Panchakarma
• Ayurvedic nutrition
• Herbal formulation
• Pulse and tongue assessment
• Digestive health
• Hair and scalp health
• Mental-health awareness
• Positive Behaviour Support
• Clinical documentation
• Professional safety and compliance

Personalised Nutrition and Lifestyle Guidance

Nutrition is a central part of Gurnam Saini’s Ayurvedic approach.

He does not believe that every client should follow the same diet. Food recommendations are developed according to the person’s digestive capacity, appetite, bowel patterns, health concerns, lifestyle and cultural preferences.

He may consider:

• Meal timing
• Appetite
• Digestive strength
• Food tolerance
• Fibre and protein intake
• Weight history
• Sleep
• Stress
• Exercise
• Work routine
• Current medicines
• Personal goals

The aim is to provide guidance that is both Ayurvedically appropriate and realistic.

Recommendations may include:

• Personalised meal suggestions
• Ayurvedic nutrition guidance
• Digestive-support strategies
• Food-combination advice
• Weight-management nutrition guidance
• Daily-routine planning
• Meal-timing recommendations
• Lifestyle adjustments

Gurnam Saini provides nutrition consultations and nutrition and lifestyle guidance. He is not described as a dietitian.

Private Health Insurance Rebates

Some clients with eligible Extras cover may be able to claim a rebate for selected nutrition consultations or eligible Ayurveda services.

Provider arrangements held by the clinic have included selected services associated with:

• Medibank
• Australian Unity
• AHM
• nib

The clinic maintains separate provider arrangements for selected nutrition and Ayurveda services at its Melbourne locations.

Eligibility depends on factors including:

• The client’s individual policy
• The health fund
• The service category
• Practitioner recognition
• Clinic location
• Waiting periods
• Annual limits
• Telehealth eligibility
• Correct provider and invoice details

Clients should confirm their eligibility and expected rebate directly with their health fund before booking.

An itemised invoice can be provided for eligible services. Herbal products, postage and other non-consultation costs are listed separately and may not be claimable.

Clinic Locations

Richmond Clinic

Pure Herbal Ayurved Richmond Clinic
Suite 6, 19–23 Hoddle Street
Richmond VIC 3121

Phone: 0430 799 515

Wantirna South Clinic

Pure Herbal Ayurved Wantirna South Clinic
94/89 Lewis Road
Wantirna South VIC 3152

Phone: 0430 799 515

Telehealth

Telehealth consultations are available across Australia where appropriate.

Clients should contact the clinic or use the online booking system to confirm practitioner availability and appointment options.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gurnam Singh Saini a registered medical practitioner in Australia?

No. Dr Gurnam Singh Saini practises as an Ayurvedic practitioner and is not registered as a medical practitioner with the Medical Board of Australia.

Why do BAMS achievers in India use the title “Dr”?

The title is used in connection with Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery qualification obtained in India.

Whenever the title is used on this website, it is accompanied by the actual profession:

Ayurvedic Practitioner | BAMS (India)

What does BAMS mean?

BAMS stands for Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery. It is a university-level Ayurvedic qualification completed in India.

Gurnam Saini’s BAMS education included academic study, clinical training and a compulsory one-year internship. 

Does Gurnam Singh Saini consult female clients and support women’s health concerns?

Yes. Gurnam Saini consults both female and male clients, and more than 75% of his current client base is female. Over more than 20 years of clinical practice, he has developed substantial experience supporting women across different stages of life and with a wide range of women’s health concerns.

His consultations may include discussion of menstrual health, reproductive wellbeing, pregnancy and postnatal support, menopause, digestion, stress, sleep, metabolic health and other lifestyle-related concerns. Recommendations are personalised according to the client’s health history, Ayurvedic constitution, current medicines, lifestyle and individual needs.

Ayurvedic care is provided as a complementary approach and does not replace assessment or treatment by a GP, gynaecologist, obstetrician or other relevant healthcare professional.

How much clinical experience does Gurnam Saini have?

Gurnam Saini began his BAMS studies in 1999, completed his qualification and internship in 2005, worked in an Ayurvedic hospital for approximately two years and moved to Melbourne in 2007.

His combined education, internship, hospital work and clinical practice amount to more than 20 years of professional Ayurvedic experience.

What happens during the first consultation?

The consultation may explore the client’s medical history, current medicines, digestion, bowel habits, sleep, stress, nutrition, lifestyle, activity levels and Ayurvedic constitution.

Relevant medical reports and investigations may also be reviewed.

Following the assessment, Gurnam Saini explains the identified Ayurvedic patterns and discusses personalised recommendations.

Does Gurnam Saini provide nutrition advice?

Yes. Nutrition and lifestyle guidance may form part of an Ayurvedic consultation. Separate nutrition consultations may also be available.

Recommendations are personalised according to digestive capacity, lifestyle, food preferences and health goals.

Can private health insurance be claimed?

Some clients with eligible 'Extras' cover may be able to claim selected nutrition consultations or Ayurveda services.

Eligibility varies between policies, funds, services and clinic locations. Clients should confirm their eligibility directly with their insurer before booking.

Can Ayurvedic care be used alongside conventional healthcare?

In many situations, Ayurvedic care may be used alongside conventional healthcare.

Clients should inform all practitioners about the medicines, supplements, herbs and treatments they are using.

Prescribed medicines should not be stopped, reduced or altered unless advised by the medical practitioner responsible for prescribing them.

What is Panchakarma?

Panchakarma is a structured Ayurvedic process that may include preparation, individually selected therapies, dietary modification and post-treatment recovery.

It is not a standard detox package and is not suitable for every client. An individual assessment is required before we can recommend a programme.

Do I need a GP referral?

A GP referral is not required to book an Ayurvedic consultation.

However, Gurnam Saini may recommend medical assessment, pathology testing or coordination with a GP or specialist where appropriate.

Where does Gurnam Saini consult?

Gurnam Saini consults in the following:

• Richmond
• Wantirna South
• Telehealth across Australia where appropriate

Gurnam Saini’s Clinical Philosophy

“Ayurveda begins by understanding the individual—not only the condition. Two people with the same diagnosis may have different constitutions, digestive patterns, lifestyles and contributing factors. My role is to understand those differences and develop a plan that is practical, personalised and capable of being reviewed over time.

I believe that traditional Ayurvedic knowledge should be explained clearly and applied responsibly. Recommendations should take account of the client’s health history, current medicines, medical investigations, daily routine and personal goals.

Ayurveda should not be presented as a replacement for appropriate medical care. It can be used as a complementary system that helps clients better understand their diet, digestion, lifestyle and individual patterns of imbalance.

The aim is not to provide every client the same programme. It is to develop a thoughtful plan that reflects who they are, what they can realistically follow, and how their needs change over time.

— Gurnam Singh Saini
Ayurvedic Practitioner | BAMS (India)
Founder, Pure Herbal Ayurved Clinic

Book an Ayurvedic Consultation

An Ayurvedic consultation provides an opportunity to discuss the following:

• Current health concerns
• Medical history
• Prescribed medicines and supplements
• Digestion and nutrition
• Sleep and stress
• Lifestyle and daily routine
• Previous reports and investigations
• Ayurvedic constitution and imbalance
• Personal health goals

Appointments are available at:

• Richmond
• Wantirna South
• Telehealth across Australia

Phone: 0430 799 515

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Professional and Clinical Disclaimer

Gurnam Singh Saini is an Ayurvedic practitioner, BAMS (India), and is not registered as a medical practitioner with the Medical Board of Australia.

The information on this page is general and educational. It is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, emergency care or treatment.

Ayurvedic medicines and therapies may cause adverse effects or interactions.

Clients should not stop, reduce or alter prescribed medicines without consulting the medical practitioner responsible for prescribing them.

Individual outcomes vary, and no cure or specific result is guaranteed.