About us

Dr. Ram Bhandari holds distinguished qualifications in Ayurvedic medicine from the most reputable universities and hospitals in India and Nepal. He won a competitive scholarship to study Ayurvedic medicine and completed six years of medical training in Kathmandu, Nepal.

He further augmented his medical degree with advanced training in Panchakarma at the Vaidyaratnam Ayurveda Foundation, a Centre of Excellence in Kerala, Southern India.

After graduating, Dr. Bhandari was made a founding member and Panchakarma specialist in the largest Ayurvedic and Panchakarma private hospital in Nepal, the Ojus Ayurveda Hospital and Research Centre in Kathmandu.

Dr. Bhandari’s qualifications include specialization in detoxification and rejuvenation therapy (Panchakarma), therapeutic yoga and breathing therapy (Pranayama), Vastu (Vedic architecture), and Jyotish (Vedic astrology). He has expertise in healing techniques including reflexology, relaxation massage, Marma therapy, and Reiki healing.

Dr Bhandari practised at an Ayurvedic Panchakarma resort on Madeira Island, Portugal, where he provided Ayurvedic consultations and treatments to guests from all over Europe. He also lectured in an Ayurvedic certification course at Associação Luso-Brasileira de Ayurvédica, Lisbon, and delivered workshops and consultations in Germany and the Netherlands.

Dr Bhandari has designed and delivered Ayurvedic training workshops in Europe, South America and Central America. The courses that he taught in Colombia include Ayurvedic Practitioner Certification, Panchakarma, Shirodhara, Ayurvedic beauty therapy, Ayurvedic cookery, and Vastu Shastra. Ram has also taught Ayurveda to Yoga teachers in Nicaragua.

Before moving to the Sunshine Coast with his beautiful family, Ram was based on the Gold coast where, for five years, he managed a successful Ayurveda clinic. He was among the sought holistic practitioners and Ayurveda doctors in the Gold Coast region. He offered consultations, detox programs, Ayurveda courses, and regular workshops at the Gold Coast Yoga Centre, one of the well-established yoga schools on the Gold Coast.

Ram has a strong desire to educate and inform clients about the benefits of a holistic approach to healing, and to promote Ayurveda practices globally. With this aim in view, he started an Ayurveda blog in 2011 (www.ayurmantra.com). There you will find hundreds of articles about Ayurveda, yoga, herbs, natural remedies and more. His articles have also been published on other online sites and in print magazines.

In response to the increasing demand for holistic healing and Ayurveda treatments, Dr Bhandari has designed a complete ayurvedic wellness centre in the heart of Maroochydore

Zanthe has held a life-long interest in natural health care, holistic wellness and prevention. She has always been around a massage from a young age and has picked up many skills throughout her life.

She completed her Diploma in remedial massage at Q Academy On the Sunshine Coast

Zanthe is also trained in Ayurvedic treatments at Sunshine Ayurveda under the supervision of Dr Ram Mani Bhandari. This training includes Abhyanga, Shirodhara, Kati Basti, Udwartana, Singing bowl therapy, Ayurvedic facial and many more which we offer at Sunshine Ayurveda.  Zanthe holds extra skills in identifying problem areas, postural analysis, locating areas of pain and tension special orthopaedic testing, and treating the muscles effectively with her special massage techniques. As well as using the skills she has been taught, she also has a special interest in intuitive healing.

She is loved by our clients for her gentle nature and therapeutic touch.

Zanthe’s clients are eligible for rebates from their private health insurance (subject to terms and conditions and type and level of cover).

Sophie has been working as a Massage Therapist for 10 years in France, New Zealand and Australia. Born and growing up in France, her early life taught her the value of natural and holistic living. Before coming to Australia, Sophie was working as a massage and beauty therapist in Auckland-New Zealand. 

Training and working in France and Australia, Sophie has acquired extensive experience in several massage modalities such as remedial massage, deep tissue, relaxing massage and Thai massage.  She underwent extensive Ayurvedic therapies training at Sunshine Ayurveda, including Abhyanga, Shirodhara, Kati-Basti, Nasya, udwartana and many more. In addition, she is also a Reiki Healer.

She is a fast learner, easy-going, organised and can easily create good connections and trusty relationships with our customers. Sophie’s clients say she is very smiley and a good listener. The incredible benefits of pain relief and relaxation are the reasons her client feels comfortable and confident with her.