Dr. John Douillard, DC, CAP, is a globally recognized leader in the fields of natural health, Ayurveda, and sports medicine. Dr. John is the former Director of Player Development for the New Jersey Nets NBA team, author of 6 books, a repeat guest on the Dr. Oz show, and featured in Woman’s World Magazine, Huffington Post, Yoga Journal and dozens of other publications.
He is the creator of LifeSpa.com, the leading Ayurvedic health and wellness resource on the web, and 2013 Holistic Wellness Center of the year in Boulder, CO. LifeSpa.com is evolving the way Ayurveda is understood around the world, with over 700 articles and videos proving ancient wisdom with modern science. Started in 1996 by Dr. John Douillard DC, CAP as a natural health and Ayurvedic clinic, LifeSpa has grown to host a robust online store, #1 Ayurvedic newsletter, self-help site, guided at-home cleanses as well as a booming clinic. LifeSpa is located at the base of the Rocky Mountains in sunny Boulder, CO.
Watch the interview below, conducted by Brian Tsuchiya of LOHAS, for an in-depth look at Dr. Douillard and to hear his story. (Please excuse the compromised sound quality at times during the interview).
I meet the currently established NAMA criteria for education and experience as a practitioner.
“Dr. John Douillard’s teachings can change your life as they have for me and thousands of others of all ages!”
~Billie Jean King
EDUCATION: |
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| 1974-75 | Undergraduate studies, private pilot training at New England Aeronautical Institute,Daniel Webster College, Nashua, NH |
| 1975-76 | Civil Engineering at Westchester Community College, Valhalla, NY |
| 1978-80 | Premedical study at Westchester Community College, Valhalla, NY |
| 1980-84 | B.S. and Doctorate in Chiropractic with honors at LA College of Chiropractic, Whittier, CA |
| 1987-88 | Graduate Studies in Ayurveda and Ayurvedic exercise World Center of Ayurveda, New Delhi, India |
CERTIFICATION/HIGHLIGHTS: |
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| 1984-1990 | Doctor of Chiropractic: Massachusetts, California, Colorado, Iowa |
| 2000-2001 | Director of Player Development, New Jersey Nets – NBA |
| 1998-Present | Director of John Douillard’s LifeSpa, Boulder, Colorado |
| 1998-Present | President of LifeSpa Products |
| 2005-Present | Author of LifeSpa Wellness Newsletter with over 70,000 subscribers |
FACULTY: |
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| 2005-Present | Visiting Faculty for Kripalu School of Ayurveda |
| 2005-Present | Visiting Faculty for Mt. Madonna College of Ayurveda |
| 2005-Present | Visiting Faculty for Institute for Integrative Nutrition |
PUBLISHED: |
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| 1992 | Invincible Athletics: Awakening the Athlete in Everyone, audiotape series by Nightingale Conant |
| 1994 | Body ,Mind & Sport: The Mind Body Guide to Lifelong Fitness and Your Personal Best, Random House, NY |
| 1998 | Ayurvedic Pulse Diagnosis audio tape series. Six tapes and a 50-page manual. |
| 2000 | The 3-Season Diet – Eating The Way Nature Intended. Random House, NY |
| 2004 | The Encyclopedia of Ayurvedic Massage. North Atlantic Books, CA |
| 2008 | Ayurveda for Detox DVD. Gaiam |
| 2008 | Ayurveda for Stress Relief DVD. Gaiam |
| 2008 | Ayurveda for Weight Loss DVD. Gaiam |
| 2008 | Perfect Health for Kids. North Atlantic Books, CA |
| 2009 | CD Audio Series, LifeSpa Products, LLC, CO |
| · Enjoy Exercise with Ayurveda | |
| · Heal Anxiety and Depression | |
| · Lose Weight with Ayurveda | |
| · Restore Energy with Ayurveda | |
| · Sleep Better with Ayurveda | |
| · The Miracle of Lymph. | |
| 2010 | Colorado Cleanse. LifeSpa Products, LLC, CO |
| 2010 | The Yoga Body Diet – Slim and Sexy in Four Weeks without the Stress, co-authored with Kristen Dollard, Rodale Inc., NY |
BOARD POSITIONS: |
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| 1994-1998 | Editorial review Board for The Protocol Journal of Botanical Medicine |
| 1997-1999 | Advisory board for Natural Remedies Magazine |
| 1998-2001 | National Advisory Board for Wild Oats Wellness Centers |
| 2002-2003 | National Board Member, National Association of Ayurvedic Medicine, NAMA |
| 2001-Present | Advisory Board Member, California Association of Ayurvedic Medicine, CAAM |
| 2011-Present | Board of Advisors, Institute for Integrative Nutrition, IIN |
| 2011-Present | Board of Advisors, Jillslist.com |
PRESENTATIONS/HIGHLIGHTS: |
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| 1991 | April 1-5, Invincible Athletic Workshop, National Teams Coaches and Trainers at the USSR State Committee Physical Culture & Sports, Moscow. |
| 1992 | June 13-14 Clinical Workshop and Lecture: American Association of Ayurvedic Medicine Annual Conference: Non-Pharmacological approaches to Prevention and Treatment of Chronic Disease. CME accredited. |
| 1992 | Invincible Athletic Workshop, White House Athletic Club, Washington, DC |
| 1993 | May 15-16, Keynote Address on Complementary Practices in Medicine at the University of Massachusetts, Department of Family Practice Annual Conference. |
| 1993 | 10-City Seminar Tour sponsored by Mindy Body Convention, Co-billing with Deepak Chopra, M.D. |
| 1994 | May 1-5 Los Angeles Young Presidents Organization – University featured speaker. Currently a YPO All Star. |
| 1995 | Keynote speaker: 1995 Arizona State Dental Association Annual Meeting. |
| 1996-2000 | Keynote speaker: Gaia Herbal and Naturopathic Symposium. Massachusetts, Oregon, North Carolina, National Spokesperson for Gaia Herbs, 1996-1997. |
| 1998-2001 | Co-host, HealthTime, top rated Colorado radio talk show. |
| 1999 | Presented Body, Mind and Sport principles to New Jersey Nets in the NBA. |
| 2000-2002 | Keynote address at the inaugural California Associated of Ayurvedic Medicine Conference. |
| 2000-2002 | Director of Humanity in Unity, a non-profit humanitarian organization. |
| 2002 | Keynote address at the Southwest Yoga and Ayurveda Conference, Palm Springs. |
| 2003 | Keynote address at NAMA, National Association of Ayurvedic Medicine, Sarasota, Florida. |
| 2002 | Keynote address, Southwest Yoga and Ayurveda Conference, Palm Springs |
| 2003-Present | Regular speaker at Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, Mt. Madonna Center, Institute for Integrative Nutrition, Sivananda Bahamas Ashram, Moksha Yoga Chicago, Omega Institute for Holistic Studies, Yoga Journal Conference Colorado, and many other businesses, schools, and events. |
| 2015 | Keynote address at NAMA, National Association of Ayurvedic Medicine, Newport Beach, CA |
PRACTICE: |
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| 1994-Present | Founder and Director of John Douillard’s LifeSpa in Boulder, Colorado. Ayurvedic Clinic and Herbal Shop. |
| 1993-1994 | President, Ayurveda Sports, Inc. (AVS), Lancaster, MA |
| 1991 | President, Sports Organization of Maharishi Ayurveda (SOMA), Lancaster, MA |
| 1989-1994 | Associate Director, Maharishi Ayurveda Health Center, Lancaster, MA |
| Developed the Invincible Athletics Course and taught it across North America and at the USSR Central Scientific Research Institute of Sports. | |
| Trained the 1991 Iowa State High School Champion Tennis Team. | |
| 1988-1993 | Co-Director, American Association of Ayurvedic Medicine Physician Training Program – certified over 2000 physicians in Ayurvedic medicine |
| Director, Pulse Assessment and Training Programs, 5 Senses Therapy, Neuromuscular and Neurorespiratory Programs | |
| 1984-1986 | Practicing Chiropractor, Fairfield, Iowa |
| Incorporated Ayurveda and sports medicine. Featured in many articles on exercise, fitness and physiology. | |
| 1986-2001 | Sports Medicine Practice, Boulder, Colorado |
| 1982-84 | Chiropractic Internship, Los Angeles, California |
| Practiced chiropractic and sports medicine. Treated many top professional and Olympic athletes. | |
MEDIA APPEARANCES:
The Doctor Oz Show
The Ayurvedic Plan to Eat for your Body Type – watch all the clips to see the full episode.
Air date: December 22, 2014
Watch Dr. Oz and Dr. John Douillard explain the distinctions between a kapha, pitta and vata body type, what each body type should be eating more of and the importance of eating seasonally.
