Professional Information & Medical Disclaimer
Ayurvedic Doctor (AD) & Ayurvedic Yoga Therapist (AYT)
Antonio (Vishnu) Aragona, AD, AYT, is not a licensed Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO).
The designation Ayurvedic Doctor (AD) reflects advanced education, clinical training, and professional recognition within the Ayurvedic profession. This designation is recognized by the National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA) according to its professional standards for Ayurvedic practitioners in the United States. Mr. Aragona also holds recognition as an Ayurvedic Yoga Therapist (AYT).
In addition to meeting NAMA's professional standards, Mr. Aragona completed advanced traditional training through the Samudra Ayurvedic Physician Program, a classical gurukula (mentor-based) program rooted in traditional Ayurvedic education.
Although the title "Doctor" is traditionally used within Ayurveda and recognized by NAMA at the AD level, it should not be interpreted as licensure as a Medical Doctor (MD), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), or any other licensed healthcare profession in the United States.
Ayurvedic services provided through Still Point Ayurveda are not intended to replace medical care, diagnosis, or treatment from a licensed healthcare professional.
Understanding Your Care
Before beginning services, all clients review and acknowledge an informed consent document confirming their understanding that Ayurvedic care is educational and supportive in nature.
Clients understand that Ayurvedic recommendations may include individualized guidance regarding:
Diet and nutrition
Daily and seasonal routines
Lifestyle practices
Traditional herbal preparations and formulations
Yoga, breathing practices, and meditation
Classical Ayurvedic therapies when appropriate
Clients also acknowledge that they are encouraged to maintain an ongoing relationship with their licensed healthcare providers and to seek medical evaluation whenever necessary. Any prescription medications should continue to be managed exclusively by the prescribing physician or other appropriately licensed healthcare professional.
What Still Point Ayurveda Provides
At Still Point Ayurveda, services are intended to:
Educate individuals in the principles of Classical Ayurveda.
Provide individualized Ayurvedic health assessments.
Offer traditional Ayurvedic dietary, lifestyle, and wellness recommendations.
Recommend traditional Ayurvedic herbal formulations and natural products when appropriate.
Provide Classical Ayurvedic therapies within the practitioner's scope of practice.
Support and promote health according to the traditional principles of Ayurveda.
Encourage individuals to participate actively in maintaining and improving their overall health and well-being.
For additional information regarding professional standards within the United States, please visit NAMA HERE
Still Point Ayurveda
Still Point Ayurveda is a Classical Ayurvedic practice dedicated to preserving health, supporting the restoration of physiological function, and providing individualized education according to the traditional principles of Ayurveda. Services are designed to help individuals better understand their constitution, develop sustainable dietary and lifestyle practices, and participate actively in maintaining their own health.
The information, educational materials, traditional therapies, herbal recommendations, and services provided through Still Point Ayurveda have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease. Nothing provided through this practice should be interpreted as a substitute for the advice, diagnosis, or treatment of a licensed physician or other qualified healthcare professional.
Still Point Ayurveda is not a medical facility and does not provide emergency medical services. If you are experiencing a medical emergency or require immediate medical care, please contact your physician or call emergency services.
Ayurvedic care is intended to complement—not replace—appropriate medical care. Clients are encouraged to maintain an ongoing relationship with their licensed healthcare providers and to continue all prescribed medical treatments unless otherwise directed by their prescribing physician.
Private yoga sessions and Classical Ayurvedic therapies, including Abhyanga, are provided as supportive components of an individualized Ayurvedic program when appropriate. These services are educational and therapeutic in nature and are integrated according to traditional Ayurvedic principles rather than offered as general fitness classes or spa treatments.
Disclaimer & Clarification Regarding Ayurvedic Practice in the United States
Ayurveda is a traditional system of medicine that has been practiced in India for thousands of years. In India, Ayurvedic education, clinical practice, and professional standards are established through governmental regulatory bodies and recognized educational pathways.
In the United States, Ayurveda does not have a unified governmental licensing system comparable to that of India. As a result, Ayurvedic practitioners operate within the legal scope permitted by their individual states and according to the education, training, and professional standards applicable to their practice.
Professional organizations in the United States, including the National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA), have established educational standards and professional designations to promote consistency, ethics, and competency within the profession. These organizations, however, are not governmental licensing agencies.
Traditional Ayurvedic education may be obtained through several recognized pathways. One is the university-based Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) program completed in India. Another is the traditional Gurukula model, in which students study directly under an experienced Vaidya (Ayurvedic physician) through an extended mentorship rooted in the classical Ayurvedic texts (Saṃhitās). Both educational pathways have played important roles in preserving and transmitting the Ayurvedic tradition.
Because the legal practice of Ayurveda differs between India and the United States, the services that may be provided also differ. Ayurvedic practitioners in the United States are expected to practice within the legal scope established by their individual state and professional qualifications.
Still Point Ayurveda is committed to practicing Classical Ayurveda with respect for both the traditional lineage from which it is taught and the legal framework governing Ayurvedic practice within the United States.
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