K. Michael Ferranti is a medically trained professional, integrating both eastern and western medical traditions for over a decade. He is an Ayurvedic Practitioner and Educator, specializing in combining therapies such as reflexology, iridology, aromatherapy, diet and nutritional counseling, herbal remedies, and Reiki to gain balance in the body, mind, and soul. He studied Ayurveda at the Kripalu School of Ayurveda, in Lenox, Massachusetts. Highlights of his Ayurvedic gurukula education include being taught by great Ayurvedic vidyas such as Dr. Vasant Lad, Dr. John Douillard, Dr. Robert Svoboda, Dr. Shekar Annambhotla, Dr. Jay Apte, and Dr. Sunil Joshi.
March 2007, K. Michael Ferranti studied in India with world renowed Ayurvedic Physician Dr. Pratap Chauhan, at Jiva Ayurvedic Insititute, completing course work 'Ayurveda and Incurable Diseases'. At the Jiva Institute, he learned how the interconnection between the body, mind and soul affects the disease process, concentrating on various ayurvedic healing modalities, such as herbal preparations, lifestyle and diet recommendations, and panchakarma. After his studies, he stayed at the ISKCON Krishna Balarama Temple/Ashram in Vrindavan, for retreat.
K. Michael Ferranti is a licensed allopathic, western medical practitioner, who currently specializes in dermatology in New York City, New York. Past specialties include internal medicine, cardiology, oncology, and emergency medicine.
K. Michael Ferranti's introduction to a life of spiritual growth and enlightenment started as a child, having been initiated with a mantra into the Transcendental Meditation movement by the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi at age 6, and then volunteering as a Christian missionary in Russia as a young adult. Studying the Bhagavad Gita and being Krishna conscious at a young age, spiritual growth through various Vedic texts, Buddhist eastern thought, and Christian mysticism became central to his life. He has completed The Art of Living Foundation Course I (Prananyama and Sudarshan Kriya) with H.H. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and received Darshan from Ammachi Mata Amritanandamayi Devi and Mother Meera. Also, he received the "Saraswati Mantra" initiation from Amma Sri Karunamayi. He is aspiring initiation by HH Radhanath Swami Maharaj of ISKCON, as a Krishna devotee.
K. Michael Ferranti recently appeared on the Martha Stewart "Morning Living," Sirius Satellite radio show, spreading the consciousness of Ayurveda. Also, he recently lectured on "Self-Healing through Self-Realization: An Ayurvedic Approach," aboard the Norwegian Cruise Line and continues to give presentations on Ayurveda in the New York City metropolitan area. He has treated celebrity, Rosie O'Donnell.
K. Michael Ferranti is currently giving lectures on Ayurvedic Healing and seeing clients at East West Living/Himalayan Institute on 5th Avenue in New York City, New York.
K. Michael Ferranti uses yoga, meditation, and breathing techniques in his own life to gain a higher level of consciousness, relaxation, and peace. He currently lives and works in the New York City, New York area.
