About Us

Dr. Vishnu Dass, A.D., LMT, NTS

Dr. Vishnu Dass is a Ayurvedic Doctor level of Member by NAMA (National Ayurvedic Medical Association) and has two decades of full-time clinical experience. He started studies of Ayurveda in 1992 under the guidance of Dr. Vasant Lad, world-renowned Ayurvedic physician and teacher (on the picture below, visiting our clinic in May 2009). He graduated from the Clinical Training Program (Gurukula) at the Ayurvedic Institute in Albuquerque, NM. He was also trained and worked at the Ayurvedic Institute Panchakarma Department under Dr. Lad’s supervision.

He is a highly skilled clinical herbalist, specializing in both the treatment and prevention of diseases including digestive disorders, acne, eczema, psoriasis, allergies, arthritis, auto-immune diseases, gastrointestinal disorders, hypertension, diabetes, reproductive health issues, anxiety, depression, insomnia, and musculoskeletal disorders. Vishnu’s holistic approach integrates in-depth nutritional and lifestyle counseling and with traditional Ayurvedic herbal treatment plan. He is a specialist in facilitating Panchakarma ~Ayurvedic detox programs.

Cricket Greer, MA, LMBT, RN, AP

Cricket Greer is an Ayurvedic Practitioner at Blue Lotus Ayurveda. She graduated from the Ayurvedic Institute, studying with Dr. Vasant Lad, and serves on faculty at the Institute, as an instructor of marma therapy and as a clinical supervisor. She has over 25 years of experience in the healing arts, integrating studies of Ayurveda, psychology, nursing, massage, yoga, herbalism, and movement.

Cricket has a master’s degree in psychology and ran a private practice as a psychotherapist, with a focus on somatic and Buddhist psychology. She is also a registered nurse with experience in cardiac, psychiatric, hospice, and primary care nursing. She has had a massage therapy practice for over 20 years, integrating Ayurvedic, Thai, Esalen, Shiatsu, and Deep Tissue modalities into her work and has taught somatic psychology and ethics for Mayland Community College’s massage therapy program. She completed her yoga teacher training in 2000 and has shared the practice of asana, pranayama, and meditation in various capacities over the years. 

Wendy Woerner

Mitzi Aoyagi

Sumaya Owens

Danielle Eden Hill

Melissa Pace

Melissa Pace is a Panchakarma therapist and a graduate from the WNC School of Massage.  She received her Ayurvedic counselors diploma from the Mount Madonna Institute and has a BA in fine art from UNCA.  Melissa is also certified in Neuromuscular Therapy and Lymphatic Drainage.   Along with her massage practice she facilitates drum making workshops and works in her studio as a ceramic artist.  Her passion for the healing and creative arts has helped guide her path in supporting others.

Carol Nace

Susanna Stoddard

Susanna has been practicing massage and bodywork since 2002. She is a graduate of the Heartwood Institute in Garberville, CA, and the Asheville School of Massage and Yoga, and is currently a licensed Massage therapist in NC. Some of her primary modalities include Polarity Therapy, Breema bodywork, and Thai massage. She is a graduate of the Blue Ridge School of Herbal Medicine and has completed a yoga therapy and teacher training certification through Black Mountain Yoga. She has been incorporating Ayurvedic practices into her lifestyle for several years and has been trained as an Ayurveda & Panchakarma therapist at Blue Lotus Ayurveda, in Asheville, NC. She has a deep love and passion for supporting clients through the Ayurvedic therapies and the panchakarma process.

Rosa Harper

Rosa is an Ayurvedic Practitioner and a graduate of the Ayurvedic Institute. She is a licensed massage therapist and a skilled Ayurveda and Panchakarma therapist. She received her massage training at the New Mexico School of Natural Therapeutics and also has over a decade of experience working with survivors of trauma and is passionate about sharing the healing power of Ayurveda with others.