# AVVVS Ayur Speciality Clinic: the full site > AVVVS Ayur Speciality Clinic in Kozhikode (Calicut), Kerala, opposite Kozhikode Railway Station, brings over a century of authentic Ayurvedic wisdom from Arya Vaidya Vilasini Vaidya Sala (founded 1921) to personalised care: speciality clinics for headache, pain management, obesity and lifestyle management, male and female infertility, and pregnancy and postnatal care, with authentic Kerala Panchakarma therapies and the Gloveda Revive Ayur-Medi Cosmetic Clinic for skin and hair. - Address: AVVVS Ayur Speciality Clinic, 3rd floor, Kaloor Central, Annie Hall Road, Opp. Kozhikode Railway Station, Kozhikode (Calicut), Kerala 673002, India (Opposite Kozhikode Railway Station) - Phone: +91 99469 29448, +91 80892 02092 - Email: avvvsayurspecialityclinic@gmail.com - Book: https://clinic.avvvs.com/book (a request; the clinic calls to confirm a time) - Part of Arya Vaidya Vilasini Vaidya Sala (AVVVS), an Ayurveda institution founded in Kozhikode in 1921: https://avvvs.com - The clinic's information is general and is not medical advice. It does not promise treatment outcomes. ## Speciality clinics ### Headache Clinic URL: https://clinic.avvvs.com/clinics/headache-clinic The AVVVS Headache Clinic in Kozhikode offers personalised Ayurvedic care for persistent headaches, including migraine, tension, cluster and sinus headaches. Persistent headaches can significantly affect daily life and well-being. Common types include migraine, tension, cluster and sinus headaches. Ayurveda focuses on identifying underlying imbalances and managing symptoms through personalised treatments, therapies and lifestyle modifications. Therapies: Shirodhara, Abhyanga Q: Which headaches does the Headache Clinic see? A: The clinic sees persistent headaches, including migraine, tension, cluster and sinus headaches. Care is personalised after a consultation. Q: When should a headache be seen in an emergency instead? A: Seek emergency care at once for a sudden, severe headache unlike any before, or a headache with fever and a stiff neck, confusion, weakness, numbness, loss of vision, or one that follows a head injury. Q: Should I stop my current medicines before an Ayurveda consultation? A: No. Bring a list of the medicines and supplements you take, and any recent reports, to your consultation. Do not stop or change a prescribed treatment without the advice of the doctor who prescribed it. Q: How do I book an appointment? A: Book a consultation on clinic.avvvs.com/book, or call +91 99469 29448 or +91 80892 02092. The clinic is on the 3rd floor of Kaloor Central, Annie Hall Road, opposite Kozhikode Railway Station. ### Pain Management Clinic URL: https://clinic.avvvs.com/clinics/pain-management-clinic The AVVVS Pain Management Clinic in Kozhikode combines Ayurvedic therapies with modern medical care under Dr. Ranjith Kumar (BAMS, MBBS, DA, MD), with personalised plans for chronic pain and mobility. Living with pain can make even the simplest everyday activities difficult, keeping you from doing the things you love. AVVVS Ayur Speciality Clinic offers an integrated approach to pain management, combining Ayurvedic therapies with modern medical care under the guidance of Dr. Ranjith Kumar (BAMS, MBBS, DA, MD). Through personalised treatment plans, we help you manage pain, improve mobility and get back to living life more comfortably. Therapies: Pizhichil, Abhyanga, Elakizhi, Njavarakizhi Q: Who leads the Pain Management Clinic? A: The Pain Management Clinic is guided by Dr. Ranjith Kumar (BAMS, MBBS, DA, MD), who is qualified in both Ayurveda and modern medicine. Q: What does an integrated approach to pain mean here? A: Ayurvedic therapies are combined with modern medical care, in a personalised treatment plan for managing pain and improving mobility. Q: Should I stop my current medicines before an Ayurveda consultation? A: No. Bring a list of the medicines and supplements you take, and any recent reports, to your consultation. Do not stop or change a prescribed treatment without the advice of the doctor who prescribed it. Q: How do I book an appointment? A: Book a consultation on clinic.avvvs.com/book, or call +91 99469 29448 or +91 80892 02092. The clinic is on the 3rd floor of Kaloor Central, Annie Hall Road, opposite Kozhikode Railway Station. ### Obesity and Lifestyle Management Clinic URL: https://clinic.avvvs.com/clinics/obesity-lifestyle-clinic The AVVVS Obesity and Lifestyle Management Clinic in Kozhikode supports healthy weight and the management of metabolic and lifestyle disorders, combining Ayurvedic therapies such as Udwarthana with modern body-contouring technologies, dietary guidance, exercise and lifestyle modification. Changing lifestyles, work patterns and dietary habits can contribute to weight gain and metabolic disorders, affecting your overall health, mobility and quality of life. Obesity is more than a change in body weight. AVVVS Ayur Speciality Clinic combines traditional Ayurvedic therapies such as Udwarthana with modern body-contouring technologies, dietary guidance and exercise. For lifestyle and metabolic disorders, personalised Ayurvedic treatments, dietary guidance and lifestyle modifications help you manage these conditions, promoting better health and overall well-being. Therapies: Abhyanga, Udwarthana Q: What does the Obesity and Lifestyle Management Clinic offer? A: Ayurvedic therapies such as Udwarthana, modern body-contouring technologies, dietary guidance, exercise and lifestyle modification, combined to support healthy weight management and to help manage metabolic and lifestyle disorders. Q: What is Udwarthana? A: Udwarthana is a traditional Ayurvedic massage with dry herbal powders, given with firm upward strokes. Your doctor decides whether it suits you. Q: Should I stop my current medicines before an Ayurveda consultation? A: No. Bring a list of the medicines and supplements you take, and any recent reports, to your consultation. Do not stop or change a prescribed treatment without the advice of the doctor who prescribed it. Q: How do I book an appointment? A: Book a consultation on clinic.avvvs.com/book, or call +91 99469 29448 or +91 80892 02092. The clinic is on the 3rd floor of Kaloor Central, Annie Hall Road, opposite Kozhikode Railway Station. ### Male and Female Infertility Clinic URL: https://clinic.avvvs.com/clinics/infertility-clinic The AVVVS Male and Female Infertility Clinic in Kozhikode offers personalised Ayurvedic care for male and female reproductive health, with a holistic approach that supports couples on their journey towards parenthood. Fertility challenges can be an emotional and difficult journey for couples. AVVVS Ayur Speciality Clinic offers personalised Ayurvedic care for male and female reproductive health, focusing on individual needs through specialised treatments and a holistic approach to reproductive well-being. Our aim is to support couples on their journey towards parenthood. Therapies: Abhyanga Q: Does the clinic see both partners? A: Yes. The clinic offers personalised Ayurvedic care for both male and female reproductive health. Q: Can I continue fertility treatment elsewhere while I consult here? A: Tell the clinic about any fertility treatment and medicines you are on. Do not stop or change prescribed treatment without the advice of the doctor managing it. Q: How do I book an appointment? A: Book a consultation on clinic.avvvs.com/book, or call +91 99469 29448 or +91 80892 02092. The clinic is on the 3rd floor of Kaloor Central, Annie Hall Road, opposite Kozhikode Railway Station. ### Pregnancy and Postnatal Care Clinic URL: https://clinic.avvvs.com/clinics/pregnancy-postnatal-care-clinic The AVVVS Pregnancy and Postnatal Care Clinic in Kozhikode offers personalised Ayurvedic pregnancy and postnatal care, with dietary guidance and supportive therapies for mothers at every stage. Pregnancy and motherhood bring changing care needs at every stage. Ayurveda emphasises nurturing the mother who nurtures new life, recognising the importance of her health and well-being. AVVVS Ayur Speciality Clinic offers personalised Ayurvedic pregnancy and postnatal care, with dietary guidance and supportive therapies to care for mothers throughout this journey. Therapies: Abhyanga Q: Does Ayurvedic pregnancy care replace my obstetrician? A: No. Ayurvedic pregnancy care at the clinic is given alongside your regular antenatal care. Keep all your obstetric appointments and tell both doctors about every medicine you take. Q: What does postnatal care at the clinic include? A: Personalised Ayurvedic postnatal care, with dietary guidance and supportive therapies chosen for the mother after a consultation. Q: How do I book an appointment? A: Book a consultation on clinic.avvvs.com/book, or call +91 99469 29448 or +91 80892 02092. The clinic is on the 3rd floor of Kaloor Central, Annie Hall Road, opposite Kozhikode Railway Station. ### Gloveda Revive (Ayur-Medi Cosmetic Clinic) URL: https://clinic.avvvs.com/clinics/gloveda-revive Gloveda Revive is an Ayur-Medi Cosmetic Clinic and Treatment Centre at AVVVS Ayur Speciality Clinic, Kozhikode, combining traditional Ayurvedic formulations with modern skin and hair care technologies. Gloveda Revive is an Ayur-Medi Cosmetic Clinic and Treatment Centre rooted in over 105 years of authentic Ayurvedic heritage, trust and expertise. Combining traditional Ayurvedic formulations with modern skin and hair care technologies, we offer specialised solutions for a wide range of skin and hair concerns, making us your destination for healthy skin, beautiful hair, wellness and longevity. ## Therapies ### Pizhichil (പിഴിച്ചിൽ) URL: https://clinic.avvvs.com/therapies/pizhichil A Kerala speciality in which warm medicated oil is poured over the body in a continuous stream while therapists massage in rhythm. Cloths soaked in lukewarm oil are squeezed over the body by two or more therapists working in step. Offered in: Pain Management Clinic ### Shirodhara (ശിരോധാര) URL: https://clinic.avvvs.com/therapies/shirodhara A steady, unbroken stream of warm medicated liquid, usually oil, poured gently over the forehead. You lie still while the stream sways slowly across the brow from a vessel suspended above. Offered in: Headache Clinic, Gloveda Revive ### Abhyanga (അഭ്യംഗം) URL: https://clinic.avvvs.com/therapies/abhyanga A full-body massage with warm herbal oil chosen for you, the foundation of Ayurvedic body care. Long, rhythmic strokes over the whole body, followed by rest. Offered in: Headache Clinic, Pain Management Clinic, Obesity and Lifestyle Management Clinic, Male and Female Infertility Clinic, Pregnancy and Postnatal Care Clinic, Gloveda Revive ### Elakizhi (ഇലക്കിഴി) URL: https://clinic.avvvs.com/therapies/elakizhi Poultices of fresh medicinal leaves, warmed in oil and pressed over the body. Linen bundles of chopped leaves are heated in a pan and applied with rhythmic pressure. Offered in: Pain Management Clinic ### Njavarakizhi (ഞവരക്കിഴി) URL: https://clinic.avvvs.com/therapies/njavarakizhi Bundles of Njavara, a Kerala medicinal rice, cooked in milk and herbal decoction and massaged over the body. The warm rice bundles are dipped again and again in the milk decoction as the massage goes on. Offered in: Pain Management Clinic ### Udwarthana (ഉദ്വർത്തനം) URL: https://clinic.avvvs.com/therapies/udwarthana A brisk massage with dry herbal powders, used in the clinic’s obesity management programme. Firm strokes, mostly upward, with warm powder in place of oil. Offered in: Obesity and Lifestyle Management Clinic ## Doctors - Dr. Manoj Kaloor (BAMS, MD (Ayu)), Managing Director, AVVVS: https://clinic.avvvs.com/doctors/manoj-kaloor - Dr. Reeja Manoj (BAMS, FMC): https://clinic.avvvs.com/doctors/reeja-manoj - Dr. Henna Kunhabdhulla (BAMS, FMC): https://clinic.avvvs.com/doctors/henna-kunhabdhulla - Dr. Ranjith Kumar (BAMS, MBBS, DA, MD), Pain Management Clinic: https://clinic.avvvs.com/doctors/ranjith-kumar - Dr. Rekha Deepak (BAMS): https://clinic.avvvs.com/doctors/rekha-deepak - Dr. Archana Manoj (BAMS, PGDAC): https://clinic.avvvs.com/doctors/archana-manoj ## Questions and answers Q: Where is AVVVS Ayur Speciality Clinic? A: On the 3rd floor of Kaloor Central, Annie Hall Road, opposite Kozhikode Railway Station, Kozhikode (Calicut), Kerala 673002. Phone +91 99469 29448 or +91 80892 02092. Q: Where can I get Ayurvedic treatment in Calicut (Kozhikode)? A: AVVVS Ayur Speciality Clinic offers Ayurvedic consultations, speciality clinics and Kerala Panchakarma therapies in Kozhikode (Calicut), directly opposite Kozhikode Railway Station on Annie Hall Road. It is the clinic of Arya Vaidya Vilasini Vaidya Sala, an Ayurveda institution in Kozhikode since 1921. Q: What does AVVVS Ayur Speciality Clinic treat? A: The clinic offers specialised Ayurvedic care for headaches, chronic pain, obesity and lifestyle disorders, male and female infertility, skin and hair conditions, and pregnancy and postnatal care, with personalised treatment plans. Q: Which Kerala Panchakarma therapies are available? A: Pizhichil, Shirodhara, Abhyanga, Elakizhi and Njavarakizhi, with Udwarthana in the obesity programme and specialised treatments for rejuvenation and healthy ageing. The doctor chooses therapies after a consultation. Q: Who runs the clinic? A: AVVVS Ayur Speciality Clinic belongs to Arya Vaidya Vilasini Vaidya Sala (AVVVS), an Ayurveda institution founded in Kozhikode in 1921 that makes more than 300 classical and proprietary Ayurveda formulations. Q: Does the clinic combine Ayurveda with modern medicine? A: Yes, where it helps. The Pain Management Clinic combines Ayurvedic therapies with modern medical care under Dr. Ranjith Kumar (BAMS, MBBS, DA, MD), and the Obesity and Lifestyle Management Clinic uses modern body-contouring technologies alongside Udwarthana. Q: How do I book a consultation? A: Book online at clinic.avvvs.com/book, choosing the care you need and a preferred day and time; the clinic calls back to confirm. Or call +91 99469 29448 or email avvvsayurspecialityclinic@gmail.com. ## Journal ### What happens at your first Ayurveda consultation URL: https://clinic.avvvs.com/journal/your-first-ayurveda-consultation Published: 2026-11-08 A first Ayurveda consultation is an unhurried conversation and examination. The doctor asks about your concern, your health history, diet, digestion, sleep and routine, examines you, and then explains a personalised plan, which may include medicines, therapies, diet and lifestyle changes. Ayurveda looks at the person before the complaint. That is why the first visit to AVVVS Ayur Speciality Clinic takes longer than a quick prescription, and why the questions reach well past the reason you came. ### Before you come - A list of every medicine and supplement you take, with doses. - Recent test results, scans and discharge summaries, on paper or on your phone. - A few notes on when your concern began, what makes it better or worse, and what you have already tried. ### In the consultation room 1. Your story: What brings you in, in your own words, and how it affects your days and nights. 2. Your history: Past illnesses, surgeries, family health, and for women, menstrual and pregnancy history. 3. Your day: Food, appetite, digestion, sleep, work, exercise and stress: the patterns Ayurveda pays closest attention to. 4. Examination: A physical examination, which in Ayurveda traditionally includes reading the pulse, and looking at the tongue, skin and eyes. 5. Your plan: The doctor explains what they think is going on and proposes a plan. Ask anything; a good plan is one you understand. ### What a plan can include Depending on what you need, a plan may combine Ayurvedic medicines, therapies such as Abhyanga, Shirodhara or Elakizhi, dietary guidance and changes to daily routine. Some plans are a single visit and a follow-up; others are a course of therapies over several days. > Keep your other doctors informed: Ayurvedic care can sit alongside the care you already receive. Do not stop or change a prescribed medicine without the advice of the doctor who prescribed it, and tell every doctor what the others have given you. ### Pizhichil, Shirodhara, Elakizhi: Kerala’s classical therapies, explained URL: https://clinic.avvvs.com/journal/kerala-panchakarma-therapies-explained Published: 2026-11-08 Kerala’s classical Ayurvedic therapies are hands-on treatments with warm medicated oils, herbal poultices and powders. At AVVVS Ayur Speciality Clinic they include Pizhichil, Shirodhara, Abhyanga, Elakizhi, Njavarakizhi and Udwarthana, each chosen by the doctor after a consultation. Kerala gave Ayurveda some of its most distinctive treatments: therapies built around warm oil, medicinal leaves and rice, and the trained hands of therapists working in rhythm. They are given at AVVVS Ayur Speciality Clinic with oils and preparations from a pharmacy that has made Ayurveda medicines in Kozhikode since 1921. ### Pizhichil (പിഴിച്ചിൽ) A Kerala speciality in which warm medicated oil is poured over the body in a continuous stream while therapists massage in rhythm. Cloths soaked in lukewarm oil are squeezed over the body by two or more therapists working in step. ### Shirodhara (ശിരോധാര) A steady, unbroken stream of warm medicated liquid, usually oil, poured gently over the forehead. You lie still while the stream sways slowly across the brow from a vessel suspended above. ### Abhyanga (അഭ്യംഗം) A full-body massage with warm herbal oil chosen for you, the foundation of Ayurvedic body care. Long, rhythmic strokes over the whole body, followed by rest. ### Elakizhi (ഇലക്കിഴി) Poultices of fresh medicinal leaves, warmed in oil and pressed over the body. Linen bundles of chopped leaves are heated in a pan and applied with rhythmic pressure. ### Njavarakizhi (ഞവരക്കിഴി) Bundles of Njavara, a Kerala medicinal rice, cooked in milk and herbal decoction and massaged over the body. The warm rice bundles are dipped again and again in the milk decoction as the massage goes on. ### Udwarthana (ഉദ്വർത്തനം) A brisk massage with dry herbal powders, used in the clinic’s obesity management programme. Firm strokes, mostly upward, with warm powder in place of oil. ### Which one is right for you? That is the doctor’s decision, made after a consultation. The choice of therapy, the oil or preparation, the number of sittings and what you should do before and after all depend on you. > Panchakarma, briefly: Panchakarma is the classical Ayurvedic system of five cleansing procedures. In Kerala the word is often used more widely, for the therapies that prepare for and accompany it, like the ones above. ### Headaches that keep coming back: what to know before you seek care URL: https://clinic.avvvs.com/journal/headaches-when-to-see-a-doctor Published: 2026-11-08 Most recurring headaches are migraine, tension, cluster or sinus headaches. A sudden, severe headache, or one with fever and a stiff neck, weakness, confusion or loss of vision, needs emergency care first. For persistent headaches, the AVVVS Headache Clinic offers personalised Ayurvedic care. > First, the warning signs: Go to an emergency department at once for a sudden, severe headache unlike any before; a headache with fever and a stiff neck; with confusion, weakness, numbness or difficulty speaking; with loss of vision; or after a head injury. ### The four common kinds 1. Migraine: Recurring, often one-sided and throbbing, sometimes with nausea or sensitivity to light and sound. 2. Tension headache: A tight band around the head, often linked with stress, posture and long hours at a screen. 3. Cluster headache: Short bouts of severe pain around one eye, coming in groups over days or weeks. 4. Sinus headache: Pressure around the forehead, eyes and cheeks, often with congestion. ### How Ayurveda approaches headache Ayurveda focuses on identifying underlying imbalances and managing symptoms through personalised treatments, therapies and lifestyle modifications. At the Headache Clinic that starts with a consultation about the pattern of your headaches, your sleep, diet, work and stress. ### Keep a headache diary Two or three weeks of notes make a first consultation far more useful: - When each headache started and how long it lasted - Where it was, and what it felt like - What you had eaten, how you had slept, and what you were doing - What you took for it, and whether it helped ### Finding the clinic: opposite Kozhikode Railway Station URL: https://clinic.avvvs.com/journal/finding-the-clinic-kozhikode-railway-station Published: 2026-11-08 AVVVS Ayur Speciality Clinic is on the 3rd floor of Kaloor Central, Annie Hall Road, directly opposite Kozhikode Railway Station, Kozhikode 673002. Call +91 99469 29448 or +91 80892 02092 for directions. The clinic sits in the heart of Kozhikode, across the road from the railway station, which makes it one of the easiest Ayurveda clinics in the city to reach by train, bus or taxi. ### The address AVVVS Ayur Speciality Clinic, 3rd floor, Kaloor Central, Annie Hall Road, Opp. Kozhikode Railway Station, Kozhikode (Calicut), Kerala 673002. ### Coming by train Leave Kozhikode Railway Station on the Annie Hall Road side and cross to Kaloor Central, opposite. The clinic is on the 3rd floor. ### Coming from out of town Many therapies are given as a course over several days. Being next to the station means patients from across Malabar can travel in for their sittings without driving into the city centre. Tell the clinic where you are travelling from when you book, and they can help you plan your visits. > Lost?: Call +91 99469 29448 or +91 80892 02092 and the clinic will guide you in.