HOD Naturopathy

Profile Overview
Dr. Ravi Kant Sharma is a seasoned academician, clinician, and administrator with over 25 years of experience in Naturopathy,
Yogic Science, and Holistic Healthcare. He is currently serving as Assistant Professor and Head of the Department of
Naturopathy at the School of Yogic Science & Naturopathy, Sparsh Himalaya University, Dehradun.
With a strong foundation in academic leadership, curriculum development, clinical supervision, and community health
outreach, Dr. Sharma has played a pivotal role in advancing naturopathy education and practice in alignment with AYUSH
guidelines and integrative medicine standards.
Academic & Administrative Leadership

As Head of the Department, Dr. Sharma leads both academic and administrative functions, ensuring quality education,
regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement. His responsibilities include:
Academic planning and departmental governance

Curriculum design and upgradation in Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences
Faculty mentoring, performance evaluation, and development programs
Coordination for accreditation, audits, and quality assurance
Budget planning and resource management
Student admissions, counselling, examinations, and evaluations
Teaching & Clinical Expertise
Dr. Sharma brings extensive hands-on experience in clinical naturopathy and wellness care, with expertise in:

Naturopathy & Yogic Science
Panchakarma and Shat Karmas
Nutritional Medicine & Diet Therapy
Patient diagnosis, counselling, and lifestyle management
Wellness centre and hospital-based clinical practice
He actively guides students in clinical training, case studies, internships, and research projects, fostering practical
competence and ethical healthcare practice.

Professional Contributions
Organizer of seminars, workshops, health camps, and awareness programs
Promoter of community-based holistic health initiatives
Collaborator with hospitals, wellness centres, and alternative healthcare institutions for training and placements

Core Competencies

Academic & Institutional Leadership
Curriculum Development & Quality Assurance
Public Speaking & Professional Presentations
Faculty & Student Mentorship
Community Health Outreach
Integrative & Holistic Healthcare Education
Specialized Skill Set
Yogic Science & Naturopathy
Alternative & Holistic Medicine
Clinical Supervision
Health & Wellness Program Design
Patient Counselling & Lifestyle Modification
Nutrition & Dietetics
Nutritional deficiency diagnosis using metabolic typing and clinical investigations
Personalized diet planning based on health conditions
Management of chronic ailments through naturopathy, yoga, and herbal applications
Professional Experience
Sparsh Himalaya University, Dehradun
Assistant Professor & Head– Naturopathy Department
April 2024– Present
Shri Krishna Institute of Bhartiya Ayurvedic Aushadhi, Dehradun
Director | Visiting Medical Officer | Guest Lecturer
March 2015– April 2023
Vagbhatt Prakritik Chikitsa Yog Sansthan, Dehradun
Director & Medical Officer
1999– 2015
Parmarth Nature Cure & Yoga Centre, Rishikesh
Visiting Medical Officer– Naturopathy
1999– 2012

Education
BNYS–Bachelor of Naturopathy & Yogic Sciences
Uttarakhand Ayurved University, Dehradun (2016–2022)
Diploma in Naturopathy (ND)
Akhil Bhartiya Prakritik Chikitsa Parishad, New Delhi (1999)

Professional Objective
To contribute meaningfully to the field of Naturopathy and Integrative Healthcare through education, clinical excellence while
spreading scientific awareness about natural healing systems for sustainable health and well-being