in the heart Pittsburgh, PA
About Purighalla Wellness
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Mission
- Purighalla Wellness is grounded in evidence-based science and committed to guiding individuals, communities and physicians toward achieving greater balance for both body and mind. By embracing the timeless wisdom of Yoga and Ayurveda—ancient systems rooted in the Sanskrit term meaning "the knowledge of life"—we offer a holistic approach to well-being. Whether seeking to enhance energy and balance in the workplace or in personal life, we adapt the principles of Yoga and Ayurveda to create safe, rejuvenating, practical, and time-efficient solutions tailored to modern needs.
Services
- Purighalla Wellness offers a range of corporate and community-based wellness workshops designed to enhance mind-body balance. Our programs focus on Ayurvedic nutrition tailored to both Western and Eastern palates, alongside Yoga postures, pranayama (breathwork) techniques, and meditation classes. We also provide personalized online lifestyle counseling, addressing areas such as nutrition, physical activity, mental focus, and emotional balance, all based on your unique constitution. Our goal is to empower individuals to create a wellness routine that integrates optimal nutrition, movement, and mental clarity, ultimately bringing more joy and fulfillment into life. Purighalla Wellness can also serve as a complementary medical practice, working in conjunction with your conventional healthcare providers for a holistic approach to well-being.
About Uma Purighalla, MD
Dr. Uma Purighalla has dedicated the past 24 years to practicing Internal Medicine in the South Hills of Pittsburgh with Preferred Primary Care Physicians. Beginning this May, she will transition to a role as a casual duty hospitalist with UPMC. Since 2010, Dr. Purighalla has been an advocate for holistic health, organizing and delivering a wide range of seminars focused on plant-centered nutrition, Yoga, and Ayurvedic lifestyle principles for corporate, community, and hospital-affiliated audiences.
Board-certified in Internal Medicine, Dr. Purighalla is also a certified Yoga instructor through Three Rivers Yoga and has received specialized training in Lifestyle Medicine from the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. She is an active member of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association and is a graduate of the Kerala Ayurveda Academy, which is approved by the California State Board for Postsecondary Education. Additionally, she is certified in Ayurvedic Health Counseling.
Dr. Purighalla's lifelong passion lies in integrating modern medical science with the timeless wisdom of Yoga and Ayurveda. As a consultant, she collaborates with conventional medical physicians to safely and effectively incorporate these alternative practices into patient care, promoting a holistic approach to health and wellness.
Individualized Ayurvedic Counseling(in person/online)
Schedule your private evaluation
Ayurveda and Yoga are one of many branches of ancient Indian Vedic practices. Uma Purighalla MD has decided to switch gears, as she has recently retired from her Internal Medicine practice of 24 years. Instead, she is using her training in the Vedic art of healthy living for those interested in learning what Ayurveda suggests to improve overall wellbeing based on one's unique constitution. This private session is an alternative/complementary practice and not intended for conventional medical care.
What's entailed?
Given that everyone’s body/mind constitution is unique, the participant will be required to complete a dosha questionnaire, dietary form, and health history form 48 hours prior to the session. Mindfulness practices, physical activity suggestions and dietary/herbal advice can be adjusted to both Western and Eastern palates. This session will typically take one hour provided that the participant has submitted all the forms prior to the session. Payment required to finalize booking initial appointment ($120 dollars for the first hour and $30 dollars for every additional half hour of each session. A refund of 115 dollars will be given with at least 24-hour cancellation notification. No show or late cancellation fee is 40 dollars. Follow up appointment is 60 dollars. With a 24-hour cancellation notice a 55-dollar refund will be given. No show or late cancellation fee is 40 dollars.
Contact us at uma@purighallawellness.com or at 412-770-6120 to specify what date and time you request for an appointment, if you want it online, or in person at Nourish and Move, Mt, Lebanon or at Three Rivers Yoga in Coraopolis. Once the time and date have been set, please make payment at https://pay.purighallawellness.com/purighallawellness
and the forms will be emailed to you.
Guided visualization for physical and emotional healing
The scientific effectiveness of neural activation through visualization has significantly impacted how sports medicine, neuroscience, and psychology incorporate meditative techniques to enhance both physical and mental well-being. These methods have deep roots in yoga and Ayurveda. This personalized, one-hour online visualization session is tailored to address your specific physical or emotional needs, promoting your own self-actualization for healing and overall wellness. During the session, you'll also learn powerful self-guided meditation techniques, enabling you to continue your practice and build greater resilience and healing. Grounded in ancient Ayurvedic traditions, this scientifically validated guided visualization is used by many elite athletes and individuals recovering from conditions such as PTSD and traumatic brain injuries.
What's entailed?
Once you have scheduled your appointment, you will receive an Ayurvedic intake form to fill out and email back at least 24 hours prior to your appointment.
This 60-minute session and evaluation is $60 dollars. Each optional follow-up 40-minute session is $30. A refund minus 5 dollars will be given with at least 24-hour cancellation notice. No show or late cancellation fee is 10 dollars.
Contact us at uma@purighallawellness.com or at 412-401-6328 to specify what date and time you request for an appointment. Once the time and date have been set, please make payment at https://pay.purighallawellness.com/purighallawellness
and the forms will be emailed to you.
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