Faculty and a Medical Ayurvedic Specialist at the California College of Ayurveda. As the director of the college’s herbal pharmacy, she is committed to sustainability and offering only the highest quality medicines to the practitioners and their patients.  Part of the CCA faculty, Dr. Krulikowski teaches Advanced Pathology, Advanced Herbalism, Women’s Health 1 & 2 in the Clinical Ayurvedic Medicines programs, and co-teaches the Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist internship.  For over 15 years, Dr. Krulikowski has been running the 9-month Herbal Apprenticeship program at the CCA, guiding students to gain confidence in both cultivation and preparation of a wide variety of medicines.  As part of the apprenticeship program, she manages a herbal teaching garden with over 85 medicinal plants from around the world.  Dr. Krulikowski brings her rich knowledge base to the students with humor and a deep reverence for the plants. Clinically she holds Medical Ayurvedic Specialist, Marma Therapist and Panchakarma Specialist certifications and has spent time in India studying to deepen her knowledge in women’s health and herbalism.  In practice Dr. Krulikowski’s specialty is working with women’s health, and she is passionately dedicated to supporting her patients healing on all levels – mind, body and spirit.

Chris Garber, CAS, PKS is a faculty practitioner at the California College of Ayurveda where he serves as the Operations Manager for Ayurveda Botanicals. His perspective is shaped by a deep, practical history with the institution, giving him an intimate understanding of both its educational mission and its physical infrastructure. As a CCA graduate, Chris holds dual certifications as a Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist and Pancha Karma Specialist. His history within the organization has been immersive; he spent years working directly within the college’s core operations—from hands-on herbal preparation and administering Ayurvedic body therapies to managing the campus facilities. Overseeing everything from physical infrastructure to administrative workflows provided him with a unique, inside understanding of how a major Ayurvedic organization runs.

As the Operations Manager for Ayurveda Botanicals, Chris works alongside the executive team to support the brand’s growth. He also remains active in the broader Ayurvedic community, contributing to educational outreach and regional industry events. In both the classroom and the clinic, Chris brings a clear, grounded focus to his work. Drawing on extensive training in clinical assessment, classical herbalism, and Pancha Karma, he specializes in translating complex medical frameworks into practical, accessible tools for modern life. A resident of the beautiful Northern California foothills, Chris stays connected to the natural world fueling his passion for Ayurveda by spending his free time camping, hiking, snowboarding, and paddleboarding in the stunning landscapes which surround him.

Bobby is a graduate of the college with an Advanced Panchakarma Certification. She is a member of the teaching faculty and specializes in teaching the respiratory, urinary, and cardiovascular modules of the curriculum. She is also an intern supervisor and master teacher to DL (distance learning) students. Her deep knowledge and wisdom come from generations of living an authentic ayurvedic lifestyle. She weaves this knowledge into every part of her being to bring healing to all that come into her presence. She enjoys teaching Kundalini yoga as a service to her community.

Jess Hartley has been a Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist since 2010. In her sixteen years of service, she has worked with nearly every condition and helped thousands of people find their pathway to health and wellness. She is honored to be returning her practice to the California College of Ayurveda, where she was personally mentored by Dr. Halpern and also served as Intern Supervisor and Faculty. Jess also supports CCA as an Admissions Advisor, helping guide new practitioners into this great Dharma of Ayurveda.

Kelsey is a Faculty Instructor, Intern Supervisor and Master Teacher at the California College of Ayurveda where she teaches classes including Ayurvedic Pathology, Anatomy and Physiology. She graduated from the California College of Ayurveda with her Doctorate in Ayurvedic Medicine and Marma Therapist certifications. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Nevada Reno with an emphasis in Ceramics and Art History.  She has been practicing yoga for over 15 years and has completed a 200-hour yoga teacher training rooted in Tibetan Buddhism. Kelsey is enthusiastic about the Ayurvedic lifestyle and believes Ayurveda to be evolving and timeless. She appreciates the convergence of ancient medicine and modern science to inspire and empower people to experience balance and live life to their fullest potential.

He is the Academic Dean at the California College of Ayurveda. He has taught and continues to teach numerous classes in all programs at the college. He completed his training in Ayurvedic Medicine at the California College of Ayurveda as a Medical Ayurvedic Specialist, Panchakarma Specialist, Marma Therapist and is a Registered Yoga Therapist. He has completed post graduate studies at Greens Ayur Hospital in Kerala, India, Sanskrit and Hindu studies at HUA (2012) and additional studies with respected teachers in Herbalism, Vedic Counseling, Mantra meditation and Ayurvedic Cooking. He is a self-taught artist and writer, loves being outside, gardening, cooking, star gazing and being with family.

Melanie is a Faculty Instructor and Intern Supervisor at the California College of Ayurveda where she teaches Ayurveda’s Principles of Pancha Karma, Anatomy and Physiology of the Digestive System Part 1 and 2, and Rejuvenation Retreats and Pancha Karma Programs. She began practicing yoga in her late teens organically lead her to ayurveda unknowingly at the time that passionate career path was beginning. Dr. MacDonald has a BA from UC Davis, completed her first massage certification in 2000, completed her first of many yoga certifications in 2002, became a CAS and PKS in 2007, and MAS in 2021. She loves working with her patients in her private practice (of approximately 20 years) and with her students and interns. She continues to enjoy learning and sharing her wisdom. Dr. MacDonald feels grateful to have been led to this healing path.

She moved to the United States from India in 2018 and graduated as a Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist from the California College of Ayurveda (CCA) in 2021 after pursuing her Clinical internship at the CCA clinic. Since then, she works with CCA as a Master Teacher and Intern Supervisor for the PAM and CAM programs and also teaches internship intensive classes. Neha has her personal practice in San Jose, CA and sees clients both in person and virtually. She loves making Ayurvedic formulations and Ayurvedic meals. In her free time, she enjoys a good movie, music and going to the park with her baby.