The Amal Advantages

Amal brings the best of all that is needed for an authentic wellness experience. Starting with expert medical care and personalised programmes and diets, this Ayurvedic center brings together perfect ambiance, accommodation, and cultural activities that promise each guest a transformative experience.

Affiliations and Accreditations

National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers (NABH)
The NABH is a constituent board of Quality Council of India (QCI), set up to establish and operate an accreditation programme for healthcare organisations.

International Organization for Standardization
The ISO is an independent, non-governmental, international organisation that develops standards to ensure the quality, safety, and efficiency of products, services, and systems. ISO standards are in place across the world to ensure consistency.

Amal Tamara is currently in the process of application, implementation, and training involved in getting these certifications.

Medical Team

Our Ayurvedic physicians and caregivers carry forward a legacy of the ancient wisdom of natural medicine from the Indian subcontinent. Our team of physicians has diverse and decades of experience to evaluate one’s needs and personalise a seamless healing experience for each patient. At Tamara we believe in service from the heart, we ensure that our physicians radiate empathy, humility, and are accessible for your care and comfort at all times.
Our team of physicians will personally design day to day wellness programme based on a detailed diagnosis of the unique condition of every patient with the focus on helping them achieve desired health goals.

Dr. Reji Raj | General Manager & Sr. Ayurveda ConsultantWith a Bachelor's degree in Ayurveda, Medicine and Surgery, Dr. Reji Raj is now the General Manager and Senior Ayurveda Physician at Amal Tamara, Alleppey. Dr. Reji has over 19 years of experience in world-renowned properties including the Taj Hotels and 5 other wellness resorts and facilities, sharing his expertise in the realm of healing with clients and guests from all over the world. After receiving his Post Graduate Diploma in Health Administration from Apollo Hospitals and becoming incredibly well-versed in the Ayurveda and wellness fields over the years, Dr. Reji now focuses on helping his patients with the application of these disciplines.

Dr. Ajitha Sunil Babu | Chief Medical OfficerDr. Ajitha Babu is trained in Reiki and Pranic Healing, making her a unique and instrumental member of the Amal Tamara medical team. A graduate from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science and KVG Ayurveda Medical college, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Ayurveda, Medicine and Surgery and a Certificate Course in Child Health, her education further includes third-degree training in Reiki and first-degree training in Pranic healing. Over the years, she has worked at Sreedhareeyam Ayurvedic Eye Hospital, Kuthattukulam and Carnoustie Ayurveda and Wellness Resort, Alappuzha. Dr. Ajitha’s philosophies and expertise are aptly in sync with the essence of Amal Tamara. Her consultations specifically focus on long-term healing and life-long well-being. Her practice of Reiki blend with cultural experiences at the property to provide guests with a truly immersive and authentic healing experience.

Dr. Haripriya S Bonsalay | Sr. Ayurveda PhysicianDr. Haripriya holds a BAMS from SCSVMV, SJS Ayurveda college Chennai and a Fellowship in sports rehabilitation from Apollo Medvarsity. In addition, she has also completed a certificate course in yoga and naturopathy from MG University, and has studied basic varmalogy at Thirumoolar Varmology Institute, Coimbatore and Kalari and Marma therapy at CVN Kalari, Kaduthuruthy. She joins the Amal Tamara medical team with over 9 years of experience in wellness centres, including the Somatheeram Ayurveda Resort (Soma Kerala Palace, Vaikom), CVN Kalari, and The Leela Raviz, Kovalam

Medical Team

Dr Haripriya Bonsalay : Sr Ayurveda Physician

Dr Atul Vivek : Naturopathy Physician & Yoga consultant

Dr. Reji Raj

General Manager & Sr. Ayurveda ConsultantWith a Bachelor's degree in Ayurveda, Medicine and Surgery, Dr. Reji Raj is now the General Manager and Senior Ayurveda Physician at Amal Tamara, Alleppey. Dr. Reji has over 19 years of experience in world-renowned properties including the Taj Hotels and 5 other wellness resorts and facilities, sharing his expertise in the realm of healing with clients and guests from all over the world. After receiving his Post Graduate Diploma in Health Administration from Apollo Hospitals and becoming incredibly well-versed in the Ayurveda and wellness fields over the years, Dr. Reji now focuses on helping his patients with the application of these disciplines.

Dr. Ajitha Sunil Babu

Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Ajitha Babu is trained in Reiki and Pranic Healing, making her a unique and instrumental member of the Amal Tamara medical team. A graduate from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science and KVG Ayurveda Medical college, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Ayurveda, Medicine and Surgery and a Certificate Course in Child Health, her education further includes third-degree training in Reiki and first-degree training in Pranic healing. Over the years, she has worked at Sreedhareeyam Ayurvedic Eye Hospital, Kuthattukulam and Carnoustie Ayurveda and Wellness Resort, Alappuzha.
Dr. Ajitha’s philosophies and expertise are aptly in sync with the essence of Amal Tamara. Her consultations specifically focus on long-term healing and life-long well-being. Her practice of Reiki blend with cultural experiences at the property to provide guests with a truly immersive and authentic healing experience.

Dr. Haripriya S Bonsalay

Sr. Ayurveda Physician
Dr. Haripriya holds a BAMS from SCSVMV, SJS Ayurveda college Chennai and a Fellowship in sports rehabilitation from Apollo Medvarsity. In addition, she has also completed a certificate course in yoga and naturopathy from MG University, and has studied basic varmalogy at Thirumoolar Varmology Institute, Coimbatore and Kalari and Marma therapy at CVN Kalari, Kaduthuruthy.
She joins the Amal Tamara medical team with over 9 years of experience in wellness centres, including the Somatheeram Ayurveda Resort (Soma Kerala Palace, Vaikom), CVN Kalari, and The Leela Raviz, Kovalam.

Dr. Atul Vivek

Naturopathy Physician & Yoga Consultant
A graduate of Rajiv Gandhi University of Health science, and SDM College of Naturopathy and Yogic science, Dr. Vivek has over 8 years of experience in wellness and healing centres, including Pranava yoga and naturopathy centre, Mangalore and Arogyamantra integrated healing, Kottayam.

Medical Team

With a Bachelor's degree in Ayurveda, Medicine and Surgery, Dr. Reji Raj is now the Resort Manager and Senior Ayurveda Physician at Amal Tamara, Alleppey. Dr. Reji has over 19 years of experience in world-renowned properties including the Taj Hotels and 5 other wellness resorts and facilities, sharing his expertise in the realm of healing with clients and guests from all over the world.
After receiving his Post Graduate Diploma in Health Administration from Apollo Hospitals and becoming incredibly well-versed in the Ayurveda and wellness fields over the years, Dr. Reji now focuses on helping his patients with the application of these disciplines.
His expertise lies in 8 specialised forms of treatments, namely:

Panchakarma, an ancient Ayurvedic medical system that focuses on cleansing our bodies and relaxing them
Wellness and lifestyle modification programs, such as combating diabetic care, anti-aging and other chronic wellness goals
Ayurvedic management and therapies for combating cancer
Visha chikitsa (Ayurvedic Toxicology), to treat diseases caused by various toxins and poisons)
Raktamokshana (blood detoxification) and agni karma (heat therapy)
Obesity-management
Bhaishajya kalpana (Ayurvedic pharmaceutics)
Indian wellness therapies

Dr. Ajitha Babu is trained in Reiki and Pranic Healing, making her a unique and instrumental member of the Amal Tamara medical team. A graduate from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science and KVG Ayurveda Medical college, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Ayurveda, Medicine and Surgery and a Certificate Course in Child Health, her education further includes third-degree training in Reiki and first-degree training in Pranic healing. Over the years, she has worked at Sreedhareeyam Ayurvedic Eye Hospital, Kuthattukulam and Carnoustie Ayurveda and Wellness Resort, Alappuzha.
Dr. Ajitha’s philosophies and expertise are aptly in sync with the essence of Amal Tamara. Her consultations specifically focus on long-term healing and life-long well-being. Her practice of Reiki blend with cultural experiences at the property to provide guests with a truly immersive and authentic healing experience.
With over 14 years of experience, Dr Ajitha specialises in:

Panchakarma (Detox therapies)
Ayurvedic ophthalmology
Paediatrics
Gynaecology
Assistive healing therapies

Dr. Haripriya holds a BAMS from SCSVMV, SJS Ayurveda college Chennai and a Fellowship in sports rehabilitation from Apollo Medvarsity. In addition, she has also completed a certificate course in yoga and naturopathy from MG University, and has studied basic varmalogy at Thirumoolar Varmology Institute, Coimbatore and Kalari and Marma therapy at CVN Kalari, Kaduthuruthy.
She joins the Amal Tamara medical team with over 9 years of experience in wellness centres, including the Somatheeram Ayurveda Resort (Soma Kerala Palace, Vaikom), CVN Kalari, and The Leela Raviz, Kovalam.
Her areas of expertise include:

Panchakarma therapies
Pain management
Cosmetology
Obesity management

A graduate of Rajiv Gandhi University of Health science, and SDM College of Naturopathy and Yogic science, Dr. Vivek has over 8 years of experience in wellness and healing centres, including Pranava yoga and naturopathy centre, Mangalore and Arogyamantra integrated healing, Kottayam.
The specialisations he brings to the Amal Tamara medical team include:

Therapy Yoga
Diet therapy
Hydro therapy

Holistic Healing

It is not only about the symptom on the surface – the blemish on the skin, the ache in the stomach, or the loss of hair. The ancient school of Ayurveda promotes holistic healing and balance; a lifestyle shift that delves deeper, getting to the root of the problem. Amal Tamara harnesses the wisdom of Ayurvedic medicine and offers a healing experience in the serene backwaters of Kerala – an environment that will still the mind, calm the nerves, and promote healing from the inside out.

Our Legacy

Vaidya Kalanidhi Dr. C.K. Damodaran Vaidyan (1918 – 1986)Vaidya Kalanidhi Dr. C.K. Damodaran, father of Mr. S. D. Shibulal, acquired Ayurveda knowledge from an Ayurvedic Patasala in Thiruvananthapuram, went on to become a well-known and renowned Ayurvedic doctor.

Our Legacy

Vaidya Kalanidhi Keshavan Vaidyan (1895 – 1978)Completed his education from Pattambi Sanskrit College and went on to teach Sanskrit and Ayurveda in Mayyanad in Kerala.

Our Legacy

Gangadharan Vaidyan (1911 – 1983)learned his Ayurveda skills under Pappu Vaidyan with a specialisation in Agada Tantra, or Ayurveda Toxicology. His Ayurvedic establishment “Vijayavilasom Visha Vaidya Sala” was best known for its decision to provide free treatments for all those who were in need of healing.

Our Legacy

Mr. S.D. ShibulalFondly remembers growing up visiting Ayurvedic centres with his father, absorbing the practice and discipline of Ayurveda, and learning how medicinal pastes, herbs, and concoctions were made at home.

Our Legacy

Dr. Raghunathan BAM, MBBS, MD (1937 – 2003)Completed a Bachelor’s of Ayurveda from Thiruvananthapuram Ayurveda Collage, and went on to get his MBBS & MD from Thiruvananthapuram Medical College.

Our Legacy

Shruti ShibulalWith this family history, Shruti grew up with a deep connection to Ayurveda. From here was born a desire to build, as a part of her own legacy, a space to celebrate, practice, and pass on the ancient wisdom that her family carries on its shoulders.