Ayurveda & Panchakarma Expert Bringing Authentic Healing to Live to Serve Academy

We’re honoured to welcome Dr. Rafeena Kidavintavida (BAMS, PG Dip Yoga, PG Dip in Ayurvedic Internal Medicine, Cert in Applied Nutrition, Cert in OB&G) to the Live to Serve Academy faculty. One of Australia’s most experienced Ayurvedic doctors, she brings decades of clinical and teaching expertise, blending classical Kerala Ayurveda with a modern, compassionate approach to healing.

Born and educated in Kerala, the cradle of Ayurveda, Dr. Rafeena’s journey with this ancient science began in her teens, when she witnessed its profound ability to heal. That early spark grew into a lifelong vocation. After completing her Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) at Government Ayurveda College, Kannur, she went on to earn postgraduate qualifications in Yoga, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, and Internal Medicine, while serving as a Government Ayurvedic Physician and Lecturer in India.

Now based in Sydney, Dr. Rafeena runs a thriving Ayurvedic clinic in Parramatta and leads authentic Panchakarma retreats in Kerala, where she continues to guide students and clients from around the world in experiencing Ayurveda in its purest form. Her expertise includes Ayurvedic detox, women’s health, digestive and autoimmune disorders, and lifestyle medicine, always working to address the root cause rather than the symptoms.



At Live to Serve Academy, Dr. Rafeena brings a depth of knowledge that bridges the classical and the contemporary. Her teachings illuminate how Ayurveda can be practiced not just as a healthcare system, but as a way of life.

“Ayurveda isn’t just about treating illness; it’s about cultivating awareness and balance in every moment,” says Dr. Rafeena. “When we align with nature, true healing begins.”

With her presence on the LTSA faculty, students will gain rare insight into authentic Ayurvedic practice, guided by a teacher who has lived and breathed Ayurveda for more than two decades.

We are deeply privileged to learn from Dr. Rafeena and excited for our students to experience her wisdom, warmth, and generosity firsthand.

Join Dr. Rafeena in our Ayurvedic Wellness Coaching certification, workshops, and professional development programs to learn authentic Ayurvedic practices firsthand.

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