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Ortho & Neuro Rehabilitation
Arthritic conditions, disc-related back, neck and knee pain, paralysis and nerve-related conditions are the clinic's principal areas of practice.
Ayurveda & Wellness
Classical Ayurveda, practised with care
A heritage centre in Thalassery for Ayurvedic ortho-neuro rehabilitation and lifestyle disease management.
The Clinic
Where Aptaveda began
MM Ayurveda is where Aptaveda began — a clinic on the Main Road at Pilakkool, Thalassery, opened by Dr. Shavas MM in 2018 after his MD and his years of practice in Oman.
Treatment here begins with consultation rather than a catalogue. The therapies that follow — Panchakarma, Pizhichil, Dhara, Kizhi and the rest of the Kerala repertoire — are selected for the individual, their constitution and the stage of their condition.
The clinic has always given particular attention to ortho-neuro care — back, knee and joint pain and nerve-related conditions — with in-patient treatment available. Behind it is a family tradition of Ayurveda reaching back through Dr. Shavas's father, Dr. Mohamed M, and grandfather, Hasan Vaidyar.
Heritage Centre for Ayurvedic Ortho Neuro Rehabilitation & Life Style Diseases
Photography to followPhilosophy
Consultation before prescription
Ayurveda describes a person before it describes a complaint. The therapies that follow are chosen for the individual, their constitution and the stage of their condition — not picked from a list.
Areas of practice listed by the clinic
- Arthritis and joint disorders (Amavata, Vatarakta, gout)
- Disc-related back, neck and knee pain
- Paralysis and nerve-related conditions
- Psoriasis and eczema
- Diabetes and lifestyle conditions
- Allergy and asthma
- Post-natal care
- Weight reduction
These are the conditions the clinic lists among its areas of practice. They describe what is treated here, not an expected outcome — that is decided at consultation.
What we do
Four areas of practice
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Classical Panchakarma
The five classical purification procedures — Vamana, Virechana, Vasti, Nasya and Raktamokshana — delivered under supervision as a prescribed course.
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Lifestyle Disease Care
Programmes addressing diabetes and related lifestyle conditions, weight reduction, allergy and asthma management.
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Kerala Therapies
Pizhichil, Dhara, Kizhi, Udvarthanam, Shirodhara and Mukhalepam, prepared and administered in the traditional manner.
Treatments
The Kerala repertoire
Classical procedures, prepared and administered in the traditional manner. Each is described here as a procedure — what it involves — because what it is prescribed for is a matter for consultation.
01Panchakarma
5 therapiesThe five classical purification procedures, prescribed as a supervised course.
Offered at · MM Ayurveda · Aptaveda · Villa De 1945 · The Heritage 1866
02Pain Management
5 therapiesOrtho and neuro rehabilitation — the founding focus of the practice.
Offered at · MM Ayurveda · Aptaveda · Villa De 1945 · The Heritage 1866
03Rejuvenation
4 therapiesRasayana therapies and restorative programmes taken as a residential course.
Offered at · MM Ayurveda · Aptaveda · Villa De 1945 · The Heritage 1866
04Lifestyle Care
4 therapiesProgrammes for diabetes, weight, allergy and asthma, as listed by the clinic.
Offered at · MM Ayurveda · Aptaveda · Villa De 1945 · The Heritage 1866
05Women's Wellness
5 therapiesPost-natal care for mother and newborn, and shorter care treatments for skin, hair and relaxation.
Offered at · MM Ayurveda · Aptaveda · Villa De 1945 · The Heritage 1866
Practitioners
Guided by experience
Practitioner details for the clinic have not yet been supplied. No qualifications or years of practice have been assumed.
Photograph to followDr. Mohamed M
DAM
Retired Senior Medical Officer
Government Ayurvedic Medical Service, Kannur District
With close to forty years in Ayurvedic medicine, Dr. Mohamed M is the senior physician of the family. He spent his career in the Government Ayurvedic Medical Service, rising to Senior Medical Officer and caring for patients at Ayurvedic dispensaries across Kannur District. Since retiring from government service he has carried on in private practice, drawing on decades of clinical experience. He sees patients at MM Ayurvedic Pharmacy, Sangam Auditorium, Thalassery.
Dr. Shavas MM
BAMS, MD (Dravyaguna)
Founder, MM Ayurveda Clinic · Co-founder, Aptaveda Hospital
Ortho-neuro rehabilitation
Former Chief Physician, Al Bahja Indian Ayurvedic Clinic, Sur, Oman
Dr. Shavas MM earned his BAMS from Coimbatore Ayurveda College in 2008 and went on to an MD in Dravyaguna at ALN Rao Memorial Ayurveda Medical College, Koppa. He then spent around two and a half years in the Sultanate of Oman as Chief Physician of Al Bahja Indian Ayurvedic Clinic in Sur, broadening his practice with international patients. Back in Kerala, he founded MM Ayurveda Clinic in 2018 as a centre for ortho-neuro rehabilitation, pairing classical Ayurvedic treatment with focused orthopaedic and neurological care. Many patients have come to him with back pain, knee pain and other musculoskeletal or neurological conditions, among them people who had been advised surgery, and many have found lasting relief and moved more freely through Ayurvedic rehabilitation and pain management. In 2024 he opened Aptaveda Ayurveda Hospital in Kolassery, offering a broad range of treatments with particular strength in postnatal care and ortho-neuro rehabilitation. Aptaveda has since grown into retreat and wellness care: a branch in association with Villa De 1945 in Mahe, and the Aptaveda Ayurveda Retreat & Wellness Centre at 1866, the Heritage Judge Bungalow in Melur, Thalassery, where guests combine a heritage staycation with authentic Ayurvedic treatment and wellness programmes.
The clinic
At the clinic
- Outpatient consultation
- Dedicated therapy rooms
- Traditional therapy preparation
- Post-natal care
- PLACEHOLDER — in-house pharmacy, if applicable
- PLACEHOLDER — additional facilities to be confirmed
Staying nearby
Somewhere to stay during treatment
MM Ayurveda is an outpatient practice — there is no accommodation at the clinic itself. Guests travelling to Thalassery for a course of treatment stay at one of Aptaveda's other locations.
01Aptaveda Hospital
Multispeciality Ayurvedic Hospital
Comprehensive Ayurvedic healthcare combining traditional knowledge with specialised clinical care.
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02Villa De 1945
Heritage Bungalow & Traditional Ayurveda
A heritage experience where traditional Kerala living meets authentic Ayurvedic wellness.
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03The Heritage 1866
Heritage Stay & Wellness
Step into Kerala's history through an intimate heritage stay shaped by architecture, culture and hospitality.
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Longer courses of treatment
Where a condition calls for a residential course, treatment moves to Aptaveda Hospital. Programme details are being finalised.
Draft programme7, 14, 30 or 40 days
Residential Treatment Stays
Aptaveda HospitalIn-patient Ayurvedic treatment with accommodation on the hospital campus, so that treatment, diet and rest are managed together. The length is set by the doctor after consultation.
- Consultation and periodic review
- Prescribed treatment course
- Accommodation as 1, 2 or 3 BHK
- PLACEHOLDER — full inclusions to be confirmed
TariffOn request
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Draft programme7, 14, 30 or 40 days
Post-Natal Care Program
Aptaveda HospitalResidential care for mother and newborn at Aptaveda, offered as stays of 7, 14, 30 or 40 days with accommodation on the hospital campus.
- Residential care for mother and newborn
- Accommodation as 1, 2 or 3 BHK
- PLACEHOLDER — therapy schedule and inclusions to be confirmed
TariffOn request
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Healing experiences
From patients who have been treated at the clinic.
A very good hospital. Dr. Shavas is very kind and supportive.Great experience as a first timer. Doctor is understanding and listens and takes time with the patient to help them with their health issues. Outstanding quality of medical care
Vimesh MMM Ayurveda A very good ayuvedic centre in Thalassery. Doctor Shavas is very friendly, dynamic and experienced. Special Thanks to all MM ayurveda clinic staff members for giving a better treatment for my shoulder and back pain. Treatment cost is affordable to common people compared to other centres.
Faisal AnchukandanMM Ayurveda Had very good experience with Dr Shavas for my knee problem. Had also taken one week Monsoon treatment. Helped ease my neck and back as well. Clean place and good support staff as well
M Faheem PMonsoon treatment · MM Ayurveda Am very happy after getting treatment from here. Doctor and staff are very friendly and helpful. Hijama cupping treatment has helped me a lot to get rid of my back pain problem
Vivek P MHijama cupping · MM Ayurveda To be honest, one of the best place for Ayurvedic treatments in vicinity of Telecherry. Doctors and other staffs are highly skilled & erudite. Many thanks to Dr. Shavaz for endorsing me to come out of the repercussion of Covid-19... Highly recommended....
Sreejith NhalilMM Ayurveda
Questions
Before you come
Do I need an appointment?
Consultation is the starting point for any treatment. Call the clinic on +91 96458 58558 to arrange a time. Hours are 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, closed Sundays.
How long does a course of treatment take?
Duration depends entirely on the condition and is decided at consultation. Panchakarma in particular is prescribed as a course rather than a single session.
Is accommodation available at the clinic?
MM Ayurveda is an outpatient practice. Guests travelling to Thalassery for a course of treatment can stay at The Heritage 1866 Judge Bungalow or Villa De 1945 — we are happy to help coordinate.
What should I bring to a first consultation?
PLACEHOLDER — the clinic's guidance on previous reports, scans and current medication, to be supplied by the client.
Location
Finding us
The clinic is on the Main Road at Pilakkool, in Thalassery town.
- Address
- Main Road, PilakkoolThalassery, Kannur DistrictKerala 670101, India
- Telephone
- +91 96458 58558+91 94950 94570
- Hours
- 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Closed Sundays
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Directions
MM Ayurveda
Start with a consultation
Treatment here begins with an assessment. Call the clinic, or send an enquiry and we will come back to you with a time.