Ayurveda Alchemist®️ Academy

Harmony is the founder of the higHERself™ method and visionary co-creator of the Ayurveda Alchemist Academy. With over 20 years of experience as a Doctor of Chinese Medicine, Registered Nurse, and Ayurvedic Practitioner, she blends ancient wisdom with modern science to empower women to live their purpose. As Lead Educator and mentor, Harmony brings clinical excellence, soulful strategy, and compassionate leadership into her teachings—supporting students to build heart-led wellness businesses and confidently share Ayurveda with the world. Her mission is to guide women to reclaim their feminine power, create sustainable healing careers, and lead with courage, clarity, and integrity.

Ayurveda and Panchakarma Specialist Director/Sunshine Ayurveda Wellness Centre. Dr. Ram Mani Bhandari is an experienced Ayurveda and Panchakarma specialist with over 15 years of clinical and teaching experience in the field of Ayurveda. He graduated with a Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) from Tribhuvan University, Nepal, and completed advanced specialised training in Panchakarma therapy. His areas of expertise include Ayurveda, Yoga, Vastu, Panchakarma, and Jyotish (Vedic astrology). A passionate educator and writer, he has been sharing Ayurvedic wisdom through his long-running blog www.ayurmantra.com since his university days. Dr. Bhandari was a founding member of a reputed Ayurveda hospital and research centre in Kathmandu and has been invited to Europe to lead Panchakarma centres and conduct training programs. His work and teachings have taken him across Europe, South America, and Central America, spreading authentic Ayurvedic knowledge worldwide. In 2016, Dr. Bhandari migrated to Australia, where he has since practised on the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast, establishing Sunshine Ayurveda in Maroochydore — a centre dedicated to traditional Ayurvedic healing, education, and community wellness. At Sunshine Ayurveda, he regularly conducts workshops, professional training, and certification courses on therapies such as Shirodhara, Abhyanga (Ayurvedic massage), and Head Massage. Dr. Bhandari is a professional member of the Australasian Association of Ayurveda (AAA) and the Complementary Medicine Association (CMA).

Helena is a qualified Ayurvedic Practitioner and Yoga Teacher with over 15 years of experience in holistic wellness. With a background in physiology, biochemistry, and physical education, she brings a grounded and integrative approach to healing that blends ancient Ayurvedic wisdom with modern science. Helena offers personalised consultations and therapies that include nutrition, herbal support, and bodywork. She also teaches traditional yoga and meditation in a way that’s accessible and nurturing for all levels. Certified by the Brahma Vidyalaya School in partnership with the American Institute of Vedic Studies, and an internationally recognised yoga instructor, Helena is passionate about guiding others toward balance in body, mind, and spirit.

Jasmine is the co-founder of the Ayurveda Alchemist Academy and a devoted educator with over 27 years of experience in holistic health, Ayurvedic medicine, and spiritual wellness. A Clinical Ayurvedic Health Practitioner, Panchakarma Specialist, Reiki Master, and Yoga Teacher Trainer, Jasmine brings ancient teachings alive through a modern, embodied lens. Her mission is to awaken the healer archetype in every woman, combining energy medicine, nervous system regulation, and Ayurvedic wisdom to create true transformation. Jasmine empowers students to build sacred businesses that are soul-led, trauma-aware, and rooted in purpose—becoming powerful agents of healing in their communities and beyond.