About Us

Ayurveda the science of life or longevity is India’s traditional, natural system that has been practiced for more than 5,000 years. Ayurveda provides an integrated approach to preventing and treating illness through lifestyle interventions and natural therapies. Ayurveda includes diet and herbal remedies and emphasizes the use of body, mind, and soul in its principles.

Indian treatment using heated oils and herbs to trigger the body’s natural healing processes, enhance the immune system, increase the metabolism, soften the skin and induce deep relaxation and peace of mind with out any side effects.

“Dr.Franklin’s Panchakarma Institute”, the Unique Centre for Ayurveda, Yoga & Meditation was established in 1997 by Dr. V. Franklin, formerly chief district medical officer of Government of Kerala and as "Dr.Franklin’s Panchakarma Institute & Research Centre"; Registered as "Ribis Health Care Pvt Ltd” and approved with “Green Leaf” certified by Govt. of Kerala. The therapeutic crew consists of 52 qualified and expert Ayurvedic therapists and 7 Ayurvedic Doctors who work under the guidance of Dr. V. Franklin (Chief Physician) and Dr. Sony Joseph (Managing Director). The Yoga expert Master Soorya Ravi who is the Secretary of the Yoga Teachers Association, South India, handles the Yoga & Meditation sessions. The centre located at Chowara (South Kovalam) just 18 Km away from the Trivandrum International Airport (TRV).

We have 25 eloquent rooms for guest accommodation, a Spacious Yoga centre, and an Ayurvedic vegetarian restaurant.

HEALTH CARE PROGRAMMES ::

Born to Win : This is a special treatment to stimulate the vital points. In this, we are using the traditional knowledge of vital point (Marmas) along with Acupressure and Holistic touches. This will energize you in your inner levels, attain an equilibrium of VATHA, PITHA and KAPHA attaining the temperance of mind by that becoming more successful in life.

Swasa Kasa Chikilsa (For Lungs) : A special treatment to increase the strength of your lungs. This package is very beneficial for one having Bronchial Asthma, prolonged etc. It will strengthen the lungs and will prevent the attack of such ailments. This includes Body Massage, Vamanam, Urovasthi, Kashaya Vasthi, Pizhichil, Gnavarakizhi etc. along with internal Ayurvedic medicines.

Rejuvenation Therapy (Rasayana Chikilsa) : This treatment includes body massage with hand and foot by medicated oil and cream. It includes internal rejuvenative medicines and medicated steam bath. This therapy is for 90 minute to 2 hours per day for 7-14 days. It is good to rejuvenate mind, body and soul, to one up skin, to strengthen all system so as to achieve ideal health and longevity.

Body Purification Therapy (Shodhana Chikilsa) : It is a process of purifying the whole body to attain proper balance of Vatha, Pitha and Kapha on Panchakarma and Swetakarma treatment. This will also purify the gunas and doshas of mind viz. Satwa, Rajas and Thamas. The 15 days package process include body massage, Snehapanam, Vamanam, Nasyam, Virechanam (medicated Purgative) Sneha Vasthi, Kashaya Vasthi, Pizhichil, Gnavarakizhi, Tharpanam, Sirovasthi, Karnapoornam, Medicated steam bath.

You & Your Spine : This is a special treatment package for you spine problems. It will strengthen the back muscles and prevent degeneration of bones, it can also prevent nerve compression. This is very good for Spondylosis, post traumatic problems (post accidental) sport injuries etc. This treatment includes Body Massage, Snehapanam, Virechanam, Kadi Vasthi, Sneha Vasthi, Kashaya Vasthi, Pizhichil, Gnavarakizhi etc.

Body, Mind & Soul : An absolute stress reliever with a combination of Yoga Meditation, Ayurveda and Holistic touches. Through this programme your body and minds is purified and more important, attains the temperance of mind.

Body Immunization / Longevity Treatment (Kayakalpa Chikilsa) : This is the prime treatment in AYURVEDA for reducing ageing process, arresting the degeneration of body cells and to immunize the body. Giving Rasayana ( very special AYURVEDIC Medicine) internally is the main part of the programme, based on Panchakarma and Swetakarma treatment. This package includes Body Massage, Snehapanam, Vamanam, Virechanam, Nasyam, Sneha Vasthi, Kashaya Vasthi, Pizhichil, Gnavarakizhi, Tharpanam, Sirovasthi, Karnapooranam, Medicated Steam Bath, Yoga and Meditation.
Duration: 21 to 28 days

Slimming Programme : This programme includes massage, in take of herbal juice, herbal preparations and some minor exercises. A special AYURVEDIC diet is advised during this period, this includes two types of massage.

Beauty Care Programme : This programme includes massage with oil, powder and cream, body pack, face pack, herbal tea etc. It will increase your skin complexion and beautifies the body figure.

Panchakarma Chikilsa (Full Course) : It is a process of purifying the whole body to attain proper balance of Vatha, Pitha and Kapha based on Panchakarma and Swetakarma treatment in our traditional way. This package includes Body Massage, Snahapanam Vamanam, Virechanam, Nasyam, SnehaVasthi, Sirovasthi, Brahmana Vasthi, Dhara, Pizhichil, Gandoosam, Medicated Bath, Medicated Steam Bath etc.
Duration: 28 to 51 days

Patients are free to contact us through email/telephone/fax for more medical advice before and after the treatments. Since expert and well-experienced Physicians supervise treatments the duration of treatment and its type & frequency of individual treatment process is fixed on the first detailed consultation.

Being a genuine treatment Centre we assert great importance for the intake of proper food items by the patients under treatment. After the first detailed consultation, Doctors prepare per day treatment plan and an Ayurvedic vegetarian diet chart to follow during the treatment days. (This diet contains varieties of vegetarian food items)

We are also conducting the following courses ::

(1) Fundamental Principles & practice of ayurveda : 30days/90hrs : 1000 Euros
(2) Massage course : 15days/30 hrs : 800 Euros
(3) Yoga teacher training courses : 30 days/120hrs : 1050 Euros

Our Institute is selected as the Centre for CME (Continuing Medical Education) by universities of UK.