Dr. Chirag is a dynamic healthcare leader with over 25 years of experience in integrative medicine and clinical research. As the Chief Medical Officer at Shankus Natural Health Centre, he has successfully guided more than 28,000 health seekers from around the world on their journey to wellness. Renowned for his expertise in diabetes management, holistic healing, and strategic healthcare planning, Dr. Chirag continues to drive innovation and excellence in the field of naturopathy and lifestyle medicine.

Skills

• Clinical research
• Integrative health
• Healthcare policy
• Patient management
• Data analysis
• Strategic planning
• Indian Knowledge system
• Holistic health
• Prevetologist
• Special Expertise in Diabetes Management

Clinical & Professional Experience

Chief Medical Officer (CMO), 01/2004 – Current
Shankus Natural Health Centre, Mehsana, India

• Company Overview: Centre NABH accredited Centre provides a global platform to bridge traditional Indian healing systems with evidence-based integrative approaches.
• Leads the advancement of scholarly and clinical research in holistic health sciences.
• This NABH accredited Centre provides a global platform to bridge traditional Indian healing systems with evidence-based integrative approaches.

Advisory Chairman
Sarvam Naturopathy Hospital, Ahmedabad, India
Consultant Advisor at Hiramani Arogyadham

Educational Qualifications

Bhavnagar University, 01/2000
Diploma in Yoga Education (D.Y.Ed.)

Bhavnagar University, 01/1999
Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences (D.N.Y.S.)

Lakulish Yoga University, Ahmedabad
Ph.D. (Yogic Science and Naturopathy)
Research Focus: Lifestyle and Diet-Based Management of Diabetes and Its Complications

Jain Vishwabharti Institute, Ladnun
Master of Science: Jivan Vigyan, Preksha Meditation & Yoga

Gujarat University
Master in Yogic Science & Alternative Therapy

Professional Affiliations & Contributions

• Serving as Secretary of the Research Committee for Naturopathy and Yoga under the Naturopathy Doctors’ Association
• Chief Secretary, Akhil Gujarat Kudrati Upchar Mahamandal
• Honorary Course Designer & Examiner, Certificate Programs in Naturopathy & Yogic Science, BAOU
• Examiner & Faculty, Diploma in Yoga Education, Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University
• Visiting Faculty, Somnath Sanskrit University, Yoga Department
• Visiting Faculty at Sreyarth University in IKS Departmentof MBA/BBA

Clinical Professional Experience

• Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Shankus Natural Health Centre, Mehsana, Gujarat, 01/01/04, Present
• Chief Medical Officer, Shantiniketan Nature Cure Hospital, Kheda, Gujarat, 01/01/02, 12/31/04
• Senior Medical Officer, Jindal Nature Cure Institute, Bangalore, Karnataka, 01/01/12, 06/30/14
• Director, Mahapragya Naturopathy & Yoga Institute (MPNYI), Koba, Gandhinagar
• Advisory Chairman, Sarvam Naturopathy Hospital, Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Academic Research Roles in Conferences

• Conference & Workshop Leadership and Participation
• Organizing Chairman, 1st Naturopathy Day Celebration and International Conference
• Theme: Impact of Mahatma Gandhi Ji’s Philosophy on Naturopathy
• Venue: Gandhi Ashram, in collaboration with Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University, 2018
• Conference Chairman, National Conference on Emotional Detoxification through Yoga & Naturopathy
• Organized on 8th May 2022 in association with Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University, Shankus Natural Health Centre, and Nisargopchar Yog Manav Utthan Charitable Trust.
• Conference Chairman, National Conference on Lifestyle Management through Naturopathy and Yoga, successfully conducted on 7th October 2018.
• Co-Chairman, International Conference on Clinical Research: The Role of Psychology, Yoga, and Naturopathy in Holistic Well-being. Held on 8th–10th September 2023, in association with seven state universities. The Honorable Chief Minister of Gujarat, Shri Bhupendrabhai Patel, graced the event as the Chief Guest.
• Expert Faculty, Two-Day Workshop on Naturopathy and Yoga. Conducted for UG, PG, and PhD scholars at Somnath Sanskrit University on 7th–8th February 2023, in collaboration with industry professionals.
• Workshop Secretary, National Workshop on Research Paper Writing. Successfully organized on 23rd July 2023 at Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University Campus.
• Guest Speaker, International Conference on Mental Health Care through Spirituality, Ayurveda & Alternative Therapies. Held at Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar.

Published Research Contributions

• Effect of Yogic Intervention on Stress among Adolescents, Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya
• Disturbed Sleep as a Diagnostic Symptom for Depression, UYCON Global Yoga Fest, 01/01/22
• Five-Element Theory for Psychological Disorders, BAOU National Conference
• Counseling During Naturopathy Stay for CHD Patients, Surabhi Journal (Peer-reviewed)
• Naturopathy: A Way Towards Healthy Living, International Psychometrics Conference, Gujarat University
• Yogic Intervention for Cancer Patient’s Psychological Well-being, International Clinical Research Conference
• Integrative Approaches in Lifestyle Medicine for Hypertension, International Conference on NEP & Holistic Education
• Impact of Yogic and Naturopathic Therapies on the Gut-Brain Axis (GBA), Lakulish Yog University International Conference

Recognitions

• Best runner of the Naturopathy Hospital, International Naturopathy Organisation (INO), 2009
• Best Naturopathy Doctor, Gujarat Naturopathy Doctors Association, 2010
• Cosmobhusan award, Cosmofiesta Ahmedabad

Personal Information

Title: Chief Editor – International Journal of Integrative Health Mind Body Medicine

Current Position

Chief Medical Officer, Shankus Natural Health Centre, Mehsana, Gujarat, 01/01/04, Present

Activities

• Articles on Naturopathy published in daily Newspapers (Times of India, Divya Bhaskar) and Magazine like Chitralekha, Abhiyan etc.
• DVD released on “PRANAYAMA”
• Books on “Diet Therapy and Yoga & Nature are wonder cure” & Yoga the Wonder Cure written by me which is under publication
• Lecture given on Lifestyle Management, Diet Management, Yoga at a glance, Mudra the wonder cure, Stress Management etc.
• Lectures were conducted by the well recognised institutes like Lions Club, Karnavati Club and Rajpath club, Pusti Parivar (Ahmedabad), Gujarat Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GCCI), Role of diet and Life style management in Diabetes IMA
• Given tips in “Doordarshan Ayush” programme on Arthritis and Naturopathy Management
• ETV – Given “Mithai ni Kadvas” programme for health Awareness by Naturopathy

Publication

• Advancements in Clinical Research: Integrating Psychology, Yoga, and Naturopathy for Wellbeing
• Books on “Diet Therapy and Yoga & Nature are wonder cure” & Yoga the Wonder Cure written by me which is under publication