Cheryl Silberman, CAS, HTP: Center Director, Faculty & Clinical Supervisor: Cheryl has practiced Ayurveda in private practice as a Certified Ayurvedic Specialist graduating from the California College of Ayurveda, specializing in Clinical Ayurveda, Panchakarma, Marma Chikitsa, Healing Touch therapy, Ayurvedic Herbology & Ayurvedic Nutrition. She has completed multiple internships with Ayurvedic Vaidyas in India and the U.S., including advanced training in the above areas as well as Siddha Vaidya medicine and Kaya Rejuvenative therapies. Cheryl currently mentors all Year Two and Intern students while she continues to see patients in consultation and lead Panchakarma services. It is Cheryl’s dream to someday be a true steward of the land.

Maria Knier, CAP: Maria is a graduate of Kanyakumari Ayurveda Education and is on staff at Kanyakumari as a Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner. She has been acting as Kanyakumari's "Creative Eye" for the past 13 years by creating and maintaining Kanyakumari's website and other visual materials. Maria has enjoyed studying healing from a creative perspective. She has always had an interest in alternative healing practices and effectively combines her creative energy with her healing studies to address physical, emotional and spiritual growth for others. She enjoys teaching and working closely with the Creative Arts Team at her son's school, painting, Fair Trade and spending lots of time with family and friends.