Dr Vijay Murthy
ND, BAMS, MS, MPH, PhD, IFMCP
By integrating Functional Medicine and Ayurveda, The Murthy Clinic offers a holistic and comprehensive approach to addressing your unique health concerns. Functional Medicine, with its focus on identifying the root causes of health issues, collaborates seamlessly with Ayurveda, an ancient system of medicine that emphasises balance and harmony within the body. Together, these practices consider not only the symptoms, but also the underlying imbalances in the body. Utilising the advanced diagnostics of Functional Medicine will guide us to uncovering biochemical and physiological irregularities, while Ayurveda, with its personalised approach based on individual constitutions (doshas), can help tailor lifestyle recommendations, dietary adjustments, biotransformation.
BA (Hons), MA, FMCHC
Nayantara Sood is a Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach who is dedicated to assisting individuals in reaching their health and wellness objectives. Her diverse background includes significant roles in traditional media at NDTV in India and digital media at Markettiers4DC in the UK. Her entrepreneurial endeavours led her to establish Taramay Design, marking it as one of India's premier luxury accessory brands for women.
With an educational foundation consisting of a BA (Hons) in English from Lady Sriram College in New Delhi and an MA in Marketing from London Metropolitan University, Nayantara offers a wide-ranging perspective in her coaching. Her professional development is further enhanced by her training at the Functional Medicine Coaching Academy and certifications from both the Institute of Functional Medicine in Chicago and the UK & International Health Coaching Association, enabling her to base her coaching on scientific evidence and positive psychology.
In her coaching practice, Nayantara adopts a holistic perspective, recognising the complex interplay between physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. She provides personalised nutrition and meal plans, promotes enjoyable physical activities, and instructs in stress management and relaxation techniques to foster tranquillity and resilience. She also emphasises the importance of sleep hygiene for restorative rest and collaborates in the management of chronic health conditions, ensuring alignment with medical recommendations.
Nayantara is a firm believer in the transformative power of the relationship between a health coach and their client, working together to conceive and actualise a health vision that is not only inspirational but also actionable in everyday life.
Outside of her professional endeavours, Nayantara cherishes the richness of life's experiences, finding inspiration in travel, creative activities, and the cherished connections with family and friends. She subscribes to a philosophy that true health transcends the mere absence of illness and embraces a life of balance and fulfilment.
ND, BAMS, MS, MPH, PhD, IFMCP
Dr Vijay Murthy is a pioneer in the fields of integrating Functional Medicine and Ayurveda, practicing from London's Harley Street, he is engaged in personalised and holistic health care, providing transformational improvements in the health and wellbeing of his patients. Dr Vijay Murthy's healthcare approach is characterised by innovation, individual tailoring, and the integration of evidence-informed practices with the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda and Naturopathy, honed from three decades of clinical experience.
Dr Vijay Murthy's extensive clinical and academic qualifications, include a B.Nat, MS in Surgery (Ayu), B.Ayu Med & Surgery, MPH, and PhD from prestigious universities across India, New Zealand, and Australia. Certification as a Functional Medicine practitioner from the Institute of Functional Medicine in the US, position Dr Vijay Murthy as an authority in multiple disciplines, he is not just a clinician, but a scholar and educator, who is deeply invested in health promotion, research, and the progression of integrative medicine.
Dr Murthy’s practice transcends the typical clinic experience, acting as a nexus where ancient traditions and modern science converge to create a comprehensive approach to wellbeing. Dr Vijay Murthy's academic prowess is reflected in his contributions to peer-reviewed medical journals and his involvement in a pioneering study on women's health care utilisation, which is part of the largest women's health study from Australia.
Dr Vijay Murthy's expertise and leadership are recognised in various prestigious roles, such as the Vice President of the Ayurvedic Professional Association in the UK, Clinical Lead for Ayurveda at the College of Medicine, and Chief Scientific Officer for Ayurveda in Health Care in the UK. Recently, he has embraced the role of global scientific advisor for Kama Ayurveda, UK.
Dr Vijay Murthy advocates a targeted health care approach and recognises the intrinsic connection between mind and body. He values collaborative practice, working closely with patients to uncover a complete health picture, thereby aiding them in developing habits for sustained health and vitality. Beyond his professional commitments, Dr Vijay Murthy cherishes the enrichment of life through family, friends, travel, and learning music, embodying his belief in the importance of balance for a full and rewarding life.
MRCGP, MBBS, BSc(Hons)
Dr Vikram Murthy is a quintessential Londoner, born at St Thomas’ Hospital which is in close proximity to Harley Street. He embarked on his medical journey at St George’s Hospital Medical School in Tooting and completed his training at St. Bart’s and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry. His training encompassed a rotation through various specialties, accruing an extensive knowledge base in multiple areas of medicine. He has a pronounced interest in Sports Medicine and injuries, as well as pre-hospital medicine. In his earlier career, he served as a medical officer at motor racing circuits such as Lydden Hill and Brands Hatch.
His experience is broad and includes a significant tenure in Emergency Medicine for almost a year, where he also functioned as an out-of-hours doctor. Dr Vikram Murthy is well-equipped to handle a range of medical scenarios, including emergencies, having completed both Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) programmes.
Dr Vikram Murthy is dedicated to aiding his patients in achieving their optimal health. He takes pride in offering continuous care and building long-standing relationships with his patients. This dedication has earned him the trust of a diverse clientele, including celebrities, high-net-worth individuals, business leaders, and sports figures, always maintaining discretion and confidentiality as foundational principles of his private practice.
With a profound passion for medicine, Dr Vikram Murthy has honed his skills over the last 9 years, working in both private sectors and the National Health Service (NHS). He currently serves as a GP Partner within the NHS and is involved in supervising and training junior doctors. His enthusiasm for family medicine is evident as he feels honoured to have established numerous enduring doctor-patient relationships with individuals and their families, committing himself to their health journey.
Outside of his professional life, Dr Vikram Murthy is an enthusiast of travel, motorsports, and water sports, and cherishes the time spent with family and friends.
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