Dr. Shubham Kulkarni (IND)

Ayurvedic doctor and music therapist
Dr. Shubham Ram Kulkarni MD (Ayu) is practicing as Ayurvedic physician and music therapist in Pune and Mumbai, India, both in a renowned palliative care hospital and in his own private practice. In addition to his medical studies, Dr Kulkarni holds master's degrees in palliative care and psychology. He is furthermore a neurologic music therapist and a vocalist for classical Indian music. With the benefit of these qualifications, he has successfully conducted clinical researches in the field of Ayurveda and music therapy ranging from insomnia, stress, depression, dementia and cancer to pregnancy care. Dr. Kulkarni share his knowledge as an international speaker and has launched two mobile apps for training in music therapy.

Palliative care for cancer patients through Ayurveda and Indian classical music

Year: 2023

Show description of the seminar

Out of all patients in need of palliative care only 14% of the patients are receiving palliative care globally. Lack of awareness, availability , national policies of restrictions on certain medications and lack of medical facilities are few reasons contributing to it.

Out of all patients, 34% are cancer patients who are in need of palliative care. Cancer often takes toll on once physical, mental as well as emotional and spiritual health. Its diagnosis and whole treatment procedure is quite tiresome for family and caretakers too, along with patients.

Ayurveda is an ancient science where science meets spirituality. Consideration of holistic health of patients and caretakers is at the core of all Ayurvedic treatments. Music therapy based on Ayurveda principles works on not only mental health but it has also proven to work on some physical and psychosomatic ailments.

In this seminar, Dr. Shubham will shed detail light on how Ayurveda and music therapy can be used in palliative care of cancer patients.