Khabir Southwick - Professional Background
Professional Background – Khabir Southwick, Ayurveda Doctor
Khabir Southwick is a Traditional Naturopath and internationally recognized Ayurveda Doctor with over 28 years of experience in whole-food nutrition, traditional herbal systems, and Ayurvedic education. He is a Registered Ayurvedic Practitioner (AP), Registered Integrative Ayurveda Doctor (IAD), Registered Ayurvedic Herbal Pharmacist (AHP), and a Professional Ayurvedic Continuing Education (PACE) Provider.
Over the past two decades, he has worked with thousands of individuals through traditional Ayurvedic consulting, educational programs, and handcrafted herbal products. His consultations focus on traditional Ayurvedic assessment, constitution-based diet and lifestyle guidance, and herbal recommendations grounded in classical Ayurvedic principles. Since 2021, the majority of his work has been conducted remotely via Zoom, with over 6,500 documented appointments completed to date.
Note: Khabir’s consulting services are non-medical and educational in nature. He is not a licensed physician, and no medical diagnosis or treatment is offered or implied.
Credentials & Memberships
- Registered Integrative Ayurveda Doctor (IAD)
- Registered Ayurvedic Practitioner (AP)
- Registered Ayurvedic Herbal Pharmacist (AHP)
- Professional Ayurvedic Continuing Education (PACE) Provider
- Member, Association of Ayurvedic Professionals of North America (AAPNA)
- Member, American Herbalists Guild (AHG)
- Member, Ayurveda Association of Canada (AAC)
- Member, The Ayurvedic Institute (New Mexico)
Teaching Experience
Khabir has taught over 100 public lectures and training programs in the United States, Morocco, the United Arab Emirates, and India. His educational work includes public workshops and structured Ayurvedic training programs.
California (2012–2019)
- Ventura College – Guest Lecturer (Nutrition, 2016)
- Whole Foods Market – Santa Barbara & Oxnard (2014–2017)
- Rainbow Bridge Market – Ojai (20+ public lectures)
- Pacific Health Foods – Carpinteria
- Yoga Soup, Vida Vitali, Lazy Acres, Lassens, Crimson Aromatherapy – Santa Barbara
- Ojai locations: Evergreen Wellness, HIP Café, Bryant Street Gym, Holistic Health Center
International Locations
- Morocco: Damanjot Yoga (Casablanca), Kalananda Yoga (Agadir), Ayaso Concept Store (Marrakesh), Terre d’Éveil Holistic Center (Targa)
- United Arab Emirates: House of Om, Eco Yoga Studio, Heart and Soul Spa, Dhyana Yoga & Pilates (Dubai); Change Works & Hot House Health Club (Abu Dhabi)
- India: Taught multiple training courses in Rishikesh and Kerala in collaboration with Dr. Vikram Chauhan (Planet Ayurveda)
Ayurvedic Training Courses Taught in India
Courses included:
- Fundamental Principles of Ayurveda (6 days)
- Traditional Assessment Methods (Prakruti, Vikruti, pulse, tongue, and observational signs) (7 days)
- Herbology and Herbal Preparations (7 days)
- Dietary Therapies and Traditional Stage-Based Education (7 days)
Locations: Rishikesh (2016–2018) and Kerala (2019). Additional advanced training courses were taught in India in 2022.
Business & Product Development
In 2023, Khabir launched HerbManTeas.com, an online store offering over 240 handcrafted Ayurvedic products, including herbal oils, ghee-based formulas, and more than 45 traditional herbal teas.
By 2024, many of these products became available through eBay and Amazon, expanding access for customers nationwide.
Scope of Services
Mr. Southwick provides constitution-based diet and lifestyle consulting, traditional herbal recommendations, and educational guidance based on classical Ayurveda. Through understanding one’s Ayurvedic constitution (dosha), clients learn practical approaches to food, daily routine, and traditional self-care aligned with Ayurvedic principles.
This model is designed to support personal understanding and informed decision-making through traditional education, not medical diagnosis or treatment.
For more information or to schedule a Zoom appointment, visit khabirsclinic.com or call 888-611-0878.
