NorphCAM

Ms R. Santosh

 

PhD Candidate - Department of Theology and Religious Studies, University of Winchester. 

After completing her Master's degree in Psychology, Ms R.Santosh spent a number of years in academic applied social research as well as undertaking and managing projects in Local Government.  Her interest in healing and health was sparked during this time, and she resumed her education as a mature student, graduating from Middlesex University, London with a Complementary Helth Sciences - Ayurveda Bachelor degreee, and subsequent Masters degree.  Following that, Ms R.Santosh won  a three year scholarship from the University of Winchester to explore the current practice of Ayurveda in the United Kingdom.  She is currently completing her final year of her PhD. 



Qualifications
 
PhD, University of Winchester

MSc - Ayurvedic Medicine, University of Middlesex, London

BSc (Hons)  - COmplementary Health Sciences: Ayurveda, University of Middlesex, London

MSc - Research Methods in Psychology

BSc (Hons) - Chemistry

 

CAM Research Interests and Expertise
 
"There is little empirical research on 'global Ayurveda'.  I am looking at the issues Ayrvedic practitioners are facing and how thse are impacting on clinical practice and shaping contemporary global Ayurveda.  I am also identifying the role of spirituality in Ayurvedic consultation." 

General research interests include the experience of healing; understanding of health; and the use and experience of CAM from patient, practitioner and academic perspectives. 

Specific areas of expertise are in Ayurveda, Yoga, Vastu and Spiritual/Energy Healing

 


List of Publications and Presentations

Francis, L.J., Robbins, M., Santosh, R. & Bhanot, S.  2008.  'Religion and Mental Health among Hindu Young People in England', Mental Health, Religion and Culture, vol. 11, issue 3, pp. 341-347.   
 

Santosh, R.  2011.  'The practice of Ayurveda in the UK.  A practitioner perspective', Presented at the Regulation and Professionalisation in Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Historical Perspectives and Contemporary Concerns, University of Birmingham, United Kingdom, May 2011.