
Madison Madden
Founder of LiveWise
Madison is recognized as an Ayurvedic Doctor (A.D.) member of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA). She is also a Trained Birth Doula, Certified Yoga Teacher, Movement Specialist, Sustainability Activist and author of the best-selling book Mind Body Food.
Her unique combination of Ayurvedic knowledge, 10+ years intensive gurukula yogic training, background in professional dance/movement, and her deeply empathetic demeanor make her a gifted healer and passionate educator.
She has trained with some of the world’s most respected Ayurvedic Doctors and Vaidyas, both in the U.S. and in India. Her rare experience and education give her an uncommonly depthful perspective of the application of Ayurveda and Panchakarma in the West.
She was a panel presenter at the 2019 NAMA Conference on Integrative Approaches to Anxiety and Depression, a speaker at the 2021 Conference on The Science of Vyayama: Exercise, and the 2023 Conference on Marma Therapy.
Madison serves on the Board of Directors of the Pacific Coast Community Acupuncture, is the Chair of the State Association Subcommittee of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA), is guest faculty at Madhya Way Ayurveda.
Education:
- B.A., The Colorado College, Magna Cum Laude
- Certified Ayurvedic Wellness Practitioner (AWP), 2014
- NAMA-Recognized Ayurvedic Doctor (AD), 2018
- Trained Birth Doula, 2015
- Climate Reality Leader, Climate Reality Corps USA, 2021
- Certified Kundalini Yoga Teacher, KRI, 2016
- Dance for PD (Parkinson’s Disease) Trained, 2011
Featured Media:
Ayurveda, Pandemics & the Environment Podcast:Listen Now
Ayurveda, Anxiety & Depression Video: Watch Now
The Ayurveda Experience Webinar:
Ayurveda’s Approach to Managing UTI’s Video:Watch Now | View Series
NAMA Conference Recordings:
Integrative Management of Anxiety and Depression – purchase from NAMA
https://www.ayurvedanama.org/e-learning/integrative-management-of-anxiety-and-depression
The Science of Vyayama (Exercise) – purchase from NAMA
https://www.ayurvedanama.org/2021-conference-videos-buy/ayurveda-and-the-science-of-vyayama-exercise
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