Amaya Wellness — Holistic medicine practitioner in City and County of San Francisco, CA

I came to Benny hoping to improve my chronic asthma (I’ve had since childhood) through Ayurvedic medicine, and signed up for her 3 month course. Now after I’ve completed it, I can genuinely say it's made a huge difference not just in my breathing, but in how I understand my body. I really appreciated how personalized and gradual the experience is. From the start, she helped me figure out how to actually integrate new habits into my real life day by day slowly, so I wasn't left on my own trying to figure out how to make a bunch of changes to my lifestyle or diet all at one time. She tailored recipes, food lists, sleep practices, and herbal supplements to my body type and preferences, and when something wasn't working for me, she adapted it to make it more feasible and practical. She even gave me recipes for menstrual cramps and a special tea when I got sick in the middle of the course, which I wasn't expecting and I found them both really helpful. She checked in throughout the week, asked thorough questions, and was always observing and experimenting to understand what was working. I also loved how she paid attention to the emotional and psychological side of myself that I hadn’t thought of being a contributor to my asthma. She guided me through various yoga practices and recommended specific meditations she liked that genuinely helped me release stress and sleep better at night. I’ll continue to experiment with these, as I know it’s a long term healing journey that requires lots of patience. At the end of the course, she made lots of recommendations and reminded me of what tools I have to support me through challenging days navigating life and categorizing tools for me so it’s all in one place. Benny is a pleasure to talk to, and so knowledgeable! I couldn’t be more grateful for everything she’s done for me. If you're dealing with a chronic condition and want a practitioner who treats your whole being (digestion, body, emotions, everything), I can't recommend her enough.

Benny is wonderful and working with her has been a joy! I have been training with her for almost 1 year and her recommendations in Ayurveda and personalized training plans have allowed me to recover from an injury, integrate strength training into my routine, and feel stronger than ever.

I chose to see Benny because I wanted someone who complimented their expertise in Ayurveda with a certification in fitness/personal training, and someone who was a part of the culture. I came with specific women related goals for her to help me with. Having almost completed my 6 months of being under Benny's care and advice, I've not only looked better--my old clothes fit again, I'm sleepy at the right times, I'm radiant, I've gotten rid of the bloat and my cycle is thrivingly on-time--and I feel amazing. She totally personalized my routine to match my doshas, while also continuing to adapt it to my changing work and travel schedule, as well as providing plenty of alternatives or accommodations so that I'm still prioritizing feeling my best. She's always available to chat in-between our meetings, and it's clear she cares so much for her clients. I've never felt rushed, belittled, or shamed for any of my decisions or when parking is hard around this area. She's proven to me that Ayurveda (diet, movement, listening to your body) works, if you follow her recommendations. If it's not working, let her know kindly, because she will definitely find a way that will.

Benny is amazing! I've been training with her for almost a year now and feel so much better about my strength, balance, and health. I was feeling very weak and unmovitated before working with Benny, and originally thought i would try this out only for a few months and then continue on my own, but after a few sessions with Benny, I quickly decided to stick with her long term. I was very impressed that Benny could tailor the workouts for my specific goals. She is very good at pushing exactly the right amount and at the right speed for me. I love my sessions with Benny and always feel great after!

Absolute joy to work with Benny and work through my injury. More importantly to be truly present and nurture my whole Ayurvedic experience to new heights in a very wholesome way meant so much. Can’t thank you enough!!!

Benny has the sweetest most calming personality. She’s a caring and empathetic practitioner/clinician. I had a myriad of small issues and sinus issues were creating a lot of pain in my daily life. I used to have debilitating sinus headaches that made me dread waking up. Benny suggested nasya oil and it has been life changing, especially during periods of severe sinus issues. I often deviate from consistent use when I start feeling better; however, every time I regress from my self care routine, I am humbly guided back to Benny’s recommendation of making nasal oil a priority. I can’t thank you enough for this simple yet life changing solution to my sinus issues. Thank you Benny. I am so grateful to you and your wisdom 🙏🏾

I had nearly given up on my health until I met Benny. I was feeling lethargic, weak, and in a state of loathing my post-child, pandemic-hibernating, forty something body. And because I wasn't moving much, the toll on my mental health was spiraling downward. In less than a year, Benny has helped me out of this pickle by setting up a practical health plan informed by ancient Ayurvedic health practices and easy-to-implement exercise + diet routines. I have lost some weight, gained back some muscle and most importantly, feeling better in my mind. We started with a robust health consultation where we discussed all areas of my life and health history. It was like therapy! From there, Benny made some initial recommendations to address some immediate health concerns like allergies! I started with an Ayurvedic nasal drops and I don't have as nearly as many symptoms since. She also prescribed some Ayurvedic tea to help promote healthier digestion, which it has! I kept a food journal for a couple of weeks and she provided some feedback on what I could consider modifying without totally disrupting the meal plan I have for my family (you know how some diet plans are like, here's lettuce and unseasoned chicken with cayenne pepper lemon water for all of your meals and your kid is like, yeah right). We decided to meet once a week for a 45-minute exercise session to keep me on track. This has helped greatly because without it, I find it hard to get the motivation up on my own. She also gives me exercise plans I can do during the week and so I have a rather low-cost, effective fitness plan (I loathe gyms, so this is something I can do from home). She checks in to give me nudges during the week which I really appreciate because left to my own devices, well, that's just it -- iphone, tv, couch. I am so grateful to have Benny in my life. She has a really calming energy, but don't let that deceive you! just when you think you're going to have it easy, she insists on a minute-long plank and mountain climbers. I highly recommend Benny as a health coach. You'll be glad you have her in your corner.

I worked with Benny over the course of months in 2021 as well as 2018. I was impressed with her knowledge on the topic. Both times I went to her for advice on herbs/lifestyle changes, she was very knowledgable and helpful. Overall, I was/am very satisfied with her overall approach and services

Benny walked me through how to do a dozen different kettle bell exercises and provided holistic guidance on warm up, cool down, and how to build a program specific to my needs. Due to Benny's intelligent and thoughtful approach, I felt well equipped to do these exercises on my own without fear of hurting myself. She was also such a friendly and enthusiastic teacher. Couldn't have asked for anything better!