You may choose from the following appointment options:
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Phone (828-785-8213)
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Location: Asheville, NC
Your practitioner will spend about 30-60 minutes before and after your appointment on analysis.
After the call your practitioner will email you recommendations & a report of findings.
From setup & preparation to deliverables, your practitioner's total investment time in your first
appointment is generally 3 hours.
Consultations last approximately one hour and generally include:
- Review of your case information and relevant photos
- Analysis of intake forms and quizzes
- Interview and discussion
- Personalized recommendations
- Planning appropriate follow-up
What can you expect during your consultation?
- A thoughtful discussion of your current diet, lifestyle, and health history
- A thorough review of your symptoms and patterns of imbalance
- Recommendations designed to support greater balance and well-being
- Clear, practical guidance tailored to your individual circumstances
How soon can I expect to see results?
Some clients notice improvements after their first appointment, while others require several sessions before meaningful changes become apparent.
Progress is generally built through individualized, gradual changes to diet, lifestyle, and daily habits.
How often will we meet?
Depending on the client's availability and the severity of their
condition, we will generally meet once a week for the first several
appointments. After that, once a season for the remainder of the year.
In the long term, we may meet once a year after that. Clients who are extremely motivated to do
more reading and research on their own may meet less frequently.
We recommend a cleanse with us twice a year in Sep/Oct or Mar/Apr.
How many sessions will I need?
This varies by individual.
Relatively straightforward concerns may require only a few sessions, while more complex or long-standing patterns may benefit from ongoing support.
Why might several sessions be helpful?
Ayurveda generally favors gradual, sustainable change rather than a quick-fix approach.
Recommendations can be introduced step by step, allowing you to observe how your body responds and refine the plan.
This doesn't mean you won't see significant improvements early
on, just that it is a gradual process to ensure steady progress
until your body fully heals itself. "Quick-fixes" are just
treating symptoms, not addressing the root cause, in which case
the symptoms will continue to reappear. Why not end the cycle
for good?
What if my condition is incurable, chronic, or difficult to resolve?
Even if your condition seems incurable, you can still support
your body. Poor health creates a lot of strain on your body,
which reduces your body's natural ability to fight disease,
cope with genetic conditions, allergies and auto-immune
disorders. With Ayurveda, you will learn how to support and
strengthen your body, regardless of the condition you are
suffering from, so that you feel better even when your
condition is incurable. Many so called incurable conditions
have seen great success with Ayurveda. Although individual
results may vary, good health gives your body more energy and
capacity to fight chronic disorders.
Will I have to follow a very restrictive diet?
Many clients come to our clinic after trying highly restrictive diets based on lists found in books or online.
Ayurveda instead emphasizes understanding which foods are appropriate for your individual constitution, digestion, symptoms, and circumstances.
Often, clients find they can enjoy a greater variety of foods, not fewer, as they strengthen their bodies.
I already have a good diet. What can Ayurveda teach me?
A generally healthy diet is not always the same as a diet that is well suited to a particular individual,
starting with constitution, and then going much deeper.
Ayurveda starts by personalizing recommendations for your constitution, then goes deeper into digestion, appetite, symptoms, climate, season,
and lifestyle to help refine dietary choices.
What if my doctors have been unable to identify a diagnosis?
Ayurveda does not require a conventional medical diagnosis in order to discuss diet, lifestyle, digestion, daily habits, and patterns of imbalance.
However, unexplained or concerning symptoms should always be evaluated by an appropriate licensed medical professional.
Does Ayurveda Work?
Conventional nutritionists and certified dietitians focus on
supplements and chemistry. Ayurveda emphasizes your experiences
and discovering your body. Ayurveda
offers a unique and complementary benefit to any health &
wellness routine.
Terms of Service
Please provide at least 24 hours' notice if you need to reschedule an appointment.
Purchases are non-refundable unless otherwise stated.
You will receive an email from John Immel with instructions after booking your appointment.
Please arrive on time.
Because clinical appointments can occasionally run longer than expected, your practitioner may sometimes be delayed.
If that occurs, please wait for your practitioner to contact you rather than calling repeatedly.
