Our Story

A legacy that began in 1948.

Chikitsashram is the Gopalan Vaidyan Memorial Ayurveda Hospital at Kattanam, Pallickal P.O., Alappuzha. The Late P.O. Gopalan Vaidyan established our sister concern, SBS Ayurveda Vaidyasala, in 1948 — Kattanam's oldest continuing Ayurveda establishment.

With a legacy of six generations of Ayurveda practitioners, Chikitsashram is helmed by Dr. Drisya and Dr. Gopalakrishnan, professionally qualified Ayurvedic physicians. We offer Ayurvedic treatments and therapies including OP consultation, Panchakarma, IP treatments, specialty consultation for lifestyle disorders, the AMAI Vanitha Clinic for women, and doctor-led Yoga therapy.

Our work is grounded in authenticity, continuity of tradition, and the responsible practice of Ayurveda — care that respects classical knowledge and the modern patient.

Vintage Ayurvedic apothecary shelf with brass scales and a leather-bound manuscript

Our Physicians

Meet the doctors

Portrait of Dr. Drisya

Dr. Drisya

BAMS, Ayurvedic Physician

Carrying forward six generations of Ayurvedic wisdom, Dr. Drisya offers compassionate, doctor-led consultations rooted in classical Kerala Ayurveda — with a special focus on women's wellness and lifestyle disorders.

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Portrait of Dr. Gopalakrishnan

Dr. Gopalakrishnan

BAMS, Ayurvedic Physician

A qualified Ayurvedic physician at Chikitsashram, Dr. Gopalakrishnan combines traditional Panchakarma expertise with a modern, patient-centred approach to support long-term wellness.

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