According to Ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of medicine, disease is seen as a gradual process that evolves through six distinct stages. These stages are known as Samprapti, and understanding them is crucial in diagnosing and treating ailments effectively. Let's delve into each stage and explore how they define Barbara's scope of practice at Windemere Wellness Ayurvedic Wellness Therapies.

1. Accumulation (Sanchaya): The first stage involves the gradual accumulation of doshas (biological energies) in the body. Barbara, as an Ayurvedic practitioner, will use her expertise in pulse diagnosis, observation, and patient history to identify the doshas involved. Her objective is to recognize any initial signs of imbalance, taking note of physical, mental, and emotional symptoms, and to suggest lifestyle modifications if indicated.
2. Aggravation (Prakopa): In this stage, the accumulated doshas start to disturb the body's natural functioning, leading to various ailments. Barbara will focus on detecting the first signs of aggravation and imbalances. She might suggest dietary and lifestyle modifications, Ayurvedic herbs, and stress reduction techniques to mitigate further dosha aggravation.
3. Spread (Prasara): The doshas, having become aggravated, now spread throughout the body. At this stage, Barbara's role involves determining the affected channels and tissues, such as blood vessels, organs, or joints. By employing various treatment modalities like Marma Therapy and various Ayurvedic treatments, Panchakarma (cleansing therapies), herbal remedies, she would aim to halt the doshas' further spread.
4. Localisation (Sthanasamshraya): Now, the aggravated doshas settle and localize in specific areas of the body, leading to the manifestation of recognizable symptoms and diseases. Barbara utilizes Ayurvedic diagnostic techniques to pinpoint the localized imbalances and identify the specific organs or tissues affected. Using Ayurvedic treatments, she will work towards reversing the process of disease manifestation and treat the affected areas directly. Barbara may refer her clients to an expert in Ayurvedic herbs for advanced herbal protocols to resolve the advancement of the disease process.
5. Manifestation (Vyakti): In this stage, the disease fully manifests with clear symptoms, and Barbara's scope of practice would involve devising a comprehensive and individualized treatment plan, which may involve referral to an Ayurvedic Physician, with expertise in the management of the specific disease. Barbara will consider the patient's unique constitution (prakriti) and the specific nature of the disease (vikriti) to tailor a holistic approach. This may include further cleansing therapies, Ayurvedic diet plans, herbal remedies, lifestyle modifications, and herbal protocols to resolve the underlying imbalances and stabilize the doshas in their natural, constitutional home.