Authentic Ayurvedic massage in JVC — not the spa version, the medical one.
Classical Ayurvedic body therapies — Abhyanga, Shirodhara, Kativasti, Njavarakizhi, and Udvartana — performed by trained therapists and prescribed by BAMS-qualified doctors at our DHA-licensed clinic in Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai.

DOCTOR-PRESCRIBED, NOT WALK-IN.
Every Ayurvedic massage at Vedara Care begins with a consultation. We do not offer walk-in spa services.
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What 'Ayurvedic massage' actually means.
'Ayurvedic massage' is not one treatment — it is a category of doctor-prescribed body therapies from classical Indian medicine, each designed for a specific therapeutic purpose. The most common are Abhyanga (full-body warm oil massage), Shirodhara (continuous oil stream on the forehead), Kativasti (medicated oil pooled over the lower back), Njavarakizhi (massage with herbal rice boluses), and Udvartana (herbal powder massage). At Vedara Care Polyclinic in JVC, all are performed by trained therapists after a BAMS-qualified doctor prescribes the right one for your specific need.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Priya Sharma, BAMS, MD (Ayurveda), DHA-Licensed · Last updated May 2026
Five classical Ayurvedic massages, each for a specific need.
A practical guide to choosing. At consultation, your doctor will confirm or recommend a different protocol based on your dosha and condition.
| If you want... | The Ayurvedic massage is... | Duration | What it does |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-body relaxation, sleep, stress relief, dosha balance | Abhyanga | 60-90 min | Warm medicated oil massage applied head-to-toe in synchronized strokes. The most-prescribed Ayurvedic massage and the foundation of most protocols. → Learn about Abhyanga |
| Deep calm for anxiety, insomnia, or migraine | Shirodhara | 45-60 min | Continuous gentle stream of warm medicated oil poured rhythmically across the forehead. Profoundly nervous-system focused. → Learn about Shirodhara |
| Targeted relief for chronic lower back pain or sciatica | Kativasti | 45 min | Warm medicated oil pooled in a wheat-dough reservoir over the lower spine. Localized, deep, lasting. → Learn about Kativasti |
| Muscle weakness, post-illness recovery, or neurological recovery | Njavarakizhi | 60-75 min | Massage using small cloth boluses filled with rice cooked in herbal milk. Nourishing and strengthening. → Learn about Njavarakizhi |
| Weight management, lymphatic drainage, or cellulite | Udvartana | 45-60 min | Vigorous massage using dry herbal powders (not oil). Stimulates metabolism and lymphatic flow. → Learn about Udvartana |
Not sure which is right? → Book a 45-60 minute Ayurvedic consultation and we will recommend the right protocol for you.
Most "Ayurvedic massage" in Dubai is just spa massage with Indian-sounding names.
The difference is not the oils or the room. It is the clinical rigour behind the treatment.
"Walk-in, generic, single-session"
- No doctor consultation before treatment
- Generic oils used for all clients regardless of dosha
- 60-minute "package" treatments without protocol logic
- Often performed in shared spaces or curtained areas
- Marketing focuses on relaxation and ambiance
"Prescribed, personalised, protocol-driven"
- BAMS-qualified doctor consultation before any therapy
- Dosha-specific oils selected for your individual constitution
- Duration and protocol matched to clinical objective
- Private treatment rooms with traditional Kerala-style droni tables
- Same-gender therapists, trained in classical technique
"If a clinic offers Ayurvedic massage without a doctor consultation, they are offering wellness — not medicine. Both have value. But they are not the same thing."
Ayurvedic massage outcomes at Vedara Care.
"The Abhyanga changed how I sleep. Eight weeks in and I have stopped using sleep aids."
Priya R.
Abhyanga course · JVC District 12 · February 2026
"I tried Shirodhara expecting relaxation. I left realizing it had touched something deeper than that."
James M.
Shirodhara for chronic stress · Al Barsha South · January 2026
"Three sessions of Kativasti did more for my back than a year of physiotherapy."
Aisha K.
Kativasti for lower back pain · JVT · March 2026
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What Ayurvedic massage at Vedara Care actually costs.
Indicative pricing per session. Course pricing (3, 7, or 14 sessions) offers per-session discount. Final pricing confirmed in writing after consultation.
Abhyanga
60-90 min
Warm medicated oil massage applied head-to-toe in synchronized strokes.
Full details →Shirodhara
45-60 min
Continuous gentle stream of warm medicated oil poured rhythmically across the forehead.
Full details →Kativasti
45 min
Warm medicated oil pooled in a wheat-dough reservoir over the lower spine.
Full details →Njavarakizhi
60-75 min
Massage using small cloth boluses filled with rice cooked in herbal milk.
Full details →Course pricing available: 7-session course typically 10-15% off per session, 14-session course 15-20% off.
What patients ask before booking.
Honest answers from our clinical team. For the deep version on any specific massage, follow the treatment-page link.
Ask the TeamOur Ayurvedic massage clinic in Jumeirah Village Circle.
Jumeraih Village Circle (JVC) Dubai
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All Ayurvedic massage sessions are in private treatment rooms with traditional Kerala-style wooden droni tables. Same-gender therapists guaranteed.
Book a ConsultationBegin with a consultation. The right massage will follow.
We do not take direct massage bookings without a consultation first — because the wrong Ayurvedic massage is at best ineffective and at worst counterproductive. A 45-60 minute consultation costs AED 250 and ensures you get the right protocol from the first session.
First consultation from AED 250 · Free patient parking · Walking distance from Circle Mall
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Learn moreMeet Your Ayurvedic Doctor →
Dr. Priya Sharma — BAMS, MD (Ayurveda), DHA-licensed. View credentials and book a consultation directly.
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