Dr. C.G. Vishnu Kumar

Full Name: Dr. C.G. Vishnu Kumar (Chittari Goudugula Vishnu Kumar)
Title: Integrative Health Researcher | Registered Naturopath
Location: Hong Kong SAR
Email: jishnudasa@gmail.com | info@vishnunaturopathy.com
Website: vishnunaturopathy.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dr-cg-vishnu-kumar-28aaa8283
Researcher: PEX-3937-2025 | ORCID: 0009-0003-5303-8344

PhD Yoga (CMA Accredited) | UK Registered Naturopath & Ayurvedic Consultant | Integrative
Health Researcher
Central & Western District, Hong Kong SAR
jishnudasa@gmail.com | Available upon request
LinkedIn | Research Profiles

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Doctorally-trained Yoga Therapist and Integrative Health Researcher with over 16 years of
clinical experience across India and Hong Kong. Combines traditional Vedic wisdom with
evidence-based research, supported by a CMA-accredited PhD, UK professional registration,
and real-world clinical research conducted at a government-registered Ayurvedic wellness
centre. Published researcher, experienced educator, and internationally recognized
practitioner in Yoga Therapy, Naturopathy, and Ayurveda.

SPECIALTIES

Yoga Therapy for Metabolic & Mental Health
Ayurvedic Consultations (Marma, Panchakarma, Diet)
Naturopathic Wellness Planning
Mindfulness & Meditation Training
Integrative Health Research & Systematic Reviews
Cross-Cultural Wellness Program Development

Skills

Research & Analysis

Systematic Reviews & Meta-Analyses
Research Design & Protocol Development
Data Collection & Ethical Research Compliance
Statistical Analysis & Interpretation
Academic Writing & Journal Publication
Open Science Archiving (Zenodo, OpenAIRE)

Clinical & Professional Practice

SOAP Documentation & Integrative Health Record-Keeping
Interprofessional Collaboration in Healthcare
Health Coaching & Behavioral Change Strategies
Patient Education & Wellness Program Development
Cross-Cultural Health Communication (India, Hong Kong, UK)

Business & Management

Hospital & Healthcare Management
Business Ethics & Risk Management
Healthcare Finance & Operations
Workshop & Training Program Design
Marketing & Client Relationship Management
Digital Health Content Creation

Mental & Behavioral Health

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
Positive Psychiatry & Mental Wellness Coaching
Cognitive-Behavioral Integration in Yoga Therapy
Neuropsychology of Decision-Making
Stress & Anxiety Management Techniques

Movement & Physical Wellness

Pilates Instruction
Sport Science & Young Athlete Training
Exercise Physiology & Science of Training
Injury Prevention & Rehabilitation Support
Concussion Awareness & Safe Practice

Languages & Communication

English (Professional Proficiency)
Hindi (Fluent)
Telugu (Native)
Tamil (Conversational)
Cross-Cultural Patient & Student Engagement

Technical & Digital Skills

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Research Software & Data Analysis Tools
Online Teaching & Telehealth Delivery
Academic & Professional Writing
Social Media & Digital Presence Management

ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION AVAILABLE

PhD Viva Voce Notice & Defense Certificate
CMA Accreditation Letter for Vedic Wellness University
Clinical Research Collaboration Letters (Neolife Wellness Center)
Government Registration of Research Clinic (Karnataka)
Letters of Recommendation from Academic Supervisors
Published Research Articles & Indexing Profiles

• an Award presented by the Maharaja of Mysore for his contributions to Yoga and Vedic
• Award presented by the Maharaja of Mysore for his contributions to Yoga and Vedic
• Yogaacharya Award (2010) - Honorable Chief Justice of Madras High Court
• Memento Award - Vedic Wellness University, USA (Promotion of Arts, Yoga & Vedic
• scholarship (Fellow)
• Dr. V. Duraisami, Head of Yoga Department, Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports
• University (TNPESU), is a Fellow of Vedic Wellness University and was honored with an

• * Neuropsychology of Decision Making - University of Cambridge, UK (Coursera)
• * Neuropsychology of Decision Making - University of Cambridge, UK
• * Ayurveda Lifestyle Consultant - Centre of Excellence, UK (CMA Accredited)
• * Health Coaching Conversations - Imperial College London, UK (Coursera)
• * Health Coaching Conversations - Imperial College London, UK
• * Positive Psychiatry & Mental Health - University of Sydney, Australia
• * Precision Medicine - University of Geneva, Switzerland (Coursera)
• * Precision Medicine - University of Geneva, Switzerland
• * Sport-Related Concussion Training - University of Michigan, USA
• * Integrative Health & Medicine - University of Minnesota, USA
• * Science of Exercise - University of Colorado Boulder
• UK Registered Naturopath & Ayurvedic Consultant
• Certified by Bharat Sevak Samaj, Govt. of India
• PhD Viva Voce Notice & Defense Certificate
• English (Professional Proficiency)
• BSS Certified Ayurveda Consultant
• Select Advanced Training
• Registered Naturopath
• CMA

• BSc Applied Science (Physics)
• University of Madras, India
• PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS
• Registered Naturopath - ANP & General Naturopathic Council (GNC), UK
• Ayurvedic Consultant & Practitioner Member - Complementary Medical Association (Member,Member)
• (CMA), UK (Member) (Member,Member)
• BSS Certified Ayurveda Consultant - Govt. of India (Bharat Sevak Samaj)
• International Naturopathy Organisation (INO) - Associate (Member) (Member,Member)
• Yoga Alliance - Recognized Yoga Teacher & Trainer
• Research Profiles
• Web of Science ResearcherID: PEX-3937
• ORCID
• Open Science Profiles: Zenodo, OpenAIRE, CrossRef, Google Scholar, Semantic Scholar
• Dr. Yogananth Andiappan (PhD, TNPESU | Fellow, VWU) (Supervisor) (Supervisor,Supervisor)
• External Guide: Dr. Ashalatha Dasugari (Associate Professor, UGC-accredited HITAM)
• Dissertation: "Effects of Yogic Practices & Ayurvedic Diet on Physiological, Psychological & Biochemical Variables in Middle-Aged Women with Type 2 Diabetes"
• Clinical Research Site: Neolife Wellness Center, Udupi, Karnataka (Govt. Reg
• UDP00569AYCWD
• Viva Voce: Successfully defended
• Academic & Traditional Recognition within the VWU Network
• Dr. V. Duraisami, Head of Yoga Department, Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports
• University (TNPESU), is a Fellow of Vedic Wellness University and was honored with an (Fellow,Fellow)
• Award presented by the Maharaja of Mysore for his contributions to Yoga and Vedic
• scholarship (Fellow) (Fellow,Fellow)
• This esteemed recognition highlights the cultural and academic legitimacy of VWU within
• respected Indian yoga institutions and traditional frameworks
• Postgraduate & Graduate Degrees

• Publications
• Selected Publications (2024-2025)
• 1. A systematic review of the combined use of yoga and exercise therapy: Consequences
• for comprehensive health and well-being (2025)
• 2. Meta-analysis protocol: The efficacy of Ayurvedic diet and yoga therapy on metabolic
• and psychological outcomes in adults with type II diabetes (2025)
• 3. The Impact of Different Yoga Practices on Physiological, Psychological, and
• Biochemical Factors among Middle-Aged Women with Diabetes II (2024)
• 4. Comparative Efficacy of Kinesiology-Based Interventions and Cognitive-Behavioural
• Therapy on Anxiety Disorder Symptomology: A Meta-Analysis (2025)
• 5. Enhancing Interprofessional Collaboration: Adapting SOAP Documentation for Yoga
• Therapy in Integrative Healthcare (2025)
• 6. A Scoping Review of Protocol Designs for Investigating Synergistic Effects of
• Polyphenolic Alkaloid Formulations and Yoga Practice (2025)
• Indexing: Web of Science, Google Scholar, Crossref, Zenodo (CERN/EU), OpenAlex,
• Semantic Scholar, ResearchGate, OpenAIRE.,
• Clinical & Professional Experience
• * Registered Naturopath - General Naturopathic Council, UK | Complementary Medical
• Association, UK
• * Ayurvedic Consultant - Certified by Bharat Sevak Samaj, Govt. of India
• * Chief Yoga Therapist & Research Associate Lecturer - Asana Andiappan Yoga College,
• Chennai
• * Ayurveda Therapist - Dr. Praveera Ayurveda Skin and Hair Care Center, Chennai
• * Corporate Wellness Facilitator - TATA Consultancy Services, Wipro, Cognizant, L&T
• Infotech
• * Hospital Volunteer - Queen Elizabeth Hospital & Hong Kong Buddhist Hospital Pain &
• Stroke Management Programs