Dr. Franklin's Panchakarma Institute & Research Centre
Dr. Franklin's Panchakarma Institute & Research Centre is located at Chowara Beach in South Kovalam, Trivandrum. This unique centre for authentic Ayurveda, Yoga & Meditation was set up by Dr.V.Franklin, formerly chief medical officer of Government of Kerala, way back in 1997.
Dr. Franklin's Panchakarma Institute & Research Centre provides authentic and effective ayurvedic treatments for various problems such as mental tensions, stress, Psoriasis, infertility and sterility, Tropical Eosinophilia, arthritis and associated ailments, acidity and associated aliments, immune deficiency disorders, diabetics, insomnia, muscular wasting, sports injuries, etc. The centre is located at a distance of just 21km from the Trivandrum International Airport. Dr. Franklin's Panchakarma Institute & Research Centre has bagged the coveted "GREEN LEAF" certificate from the department of Tourism for complying with all the guidelines prescribed by the Government for an ayurvedic institute. A team of 52 well qualified and expert Ayurvedic therapists and 10 Ayurvedic Doctors who work under the guidance of Dr.V.Franklin (Chief Physician) cater to the various health concerns of the guests.Yoga sessions such as Kriya Yoga Hata Yoga,Kundalini Yoga, Meditation are also held under the Yoga expert Master Soorya Ravi who is also the secretary of the Yoga Federation of India. Various Ayurveda Treatments for problems like mental tensions, stress, Psoriasis, infertility, Tropical Eosinophilia, arthritis, acidity and associated aliments, immune deficiency disorders, diabetics, insomnia, muscular wasting and sports injuries among others are provided under the supervision of the experts. After a detailed examination, doctors prepare a daily treatment plan where an Ayurvedic vegetarian diet is prescribed. Smoking and drinking alcohol is strictly prohibited in its premises. The medicines which are used for treatment is specially prepared in own pharmacy maintains high quality standards.Some of the facilities on offer include telephone, Internet, Fax, Restaurant, Money changer and laundry service among others. Cultural shows are organized and travel assistance provided for the guests who would be interested in sight-seeing and package Tours. Treatments and Ayurveda full board is provided at this Institute. Standard Room A/C ( Spacious double bedded room with wooden floor, on suite bathroom with bathtub , patio for each room, communal garden , television and telephone facilities, 24 Hour Room Service. Complimentary access to the swimming pool.)