In Miami, Florida he was the Keynote Speaker at the Conference of the Association of Ayurvedic Professionals of North America (AAPNA).

This association of leading Ayurvedic doctors, professors and researchers honored him with
the prestigious Award for Excellence in Ayurvedic Teaching.
While in Miami, he lectured at the local Sai Ayurveda College.
Next, he taught a 3 day course “Master’s Thesis & Research Techniques” at the Mount Madonna Ayurveda College in San Jose, California. While in California, he did Medical Consultations at Mount Madonna Ayurveda College and Vallejo Institute.

Later, he visited New York and lectured to the surgeons, medical professors and students at the world famous Wyckoff Heights Medical Center  and  New Jersey Medical School on the subject of “Ayurvedic Approach to Cancer Treatment”.

• He taught a 3 day course “Ayurvedic Diagnostics” at Dinacharya Ayurveda Institute, New York.
• He was interviewed by KLOK Radio in Cupertino, California on the topic “Ayurvedic Treatment for Headache”.

Goa Chief Minister Shri Digambar Kamat, Smt Asha Kamat, organizers Jayakumar & Dr. Ballal, Dr. Nadkarni, Shri Sahasrabudhe & Dr. Vivek Shanbhag at the 4th World Ayurveda Congress in Bengaluru which was the largest Ayurveda gathering of about 6000 Ayurvedic professionals  from all over the world.

At the 4th World Ayurveda Congress, Dr. Shanbhag addressed the International Delegates Assembly.
He was honored by Dr. Devraj,  Ex-Principal of Bangalore Ayurveda College.

Dr. Shanbhag lectured during Ayurveda Research & Education Panel.
He was honored by Dr. Namboothiri, Manager of Kerala AYUSH.

Dr. Shanbhag discussing with Mr. Anil Kumar. Secretary of AYUSH Dept. and Dr. Sharma, Advisor to AYUSH

Interacting with Dr. Bodekar of Oxford University, Dr. Wolfgang of Austria, Dr. Gangadharan of Bangalore, Dr. Singh of Benaras, Dr. Rao of Hassan and Dr. Schneider of USA.

In November 2011, he lectured on the topic "Ayurvedic prevention & Treatment of Cancer" at the University of California, San Francisco, USA.

Recently, in Jan 2012, he was a Keynote Speaker at the World Conference on AYU in Pune.

In April 2012 he will be the Keynote Speaker at the National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA) Conference in Seattle, USA

He also taught a Course "Ayurvedic Natural Weight Management with Herbs & Nutrition" at the Bastyr University in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Shanbhag completed his Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine (ND) at this university back in 1992. He started the very 1st Ayurvedic Medicine Department in USA at this Bastyr University and was Head from 1990 to 1996. During 1989 thru 2006, for 17 years, he was the Founder & Director of AYU Ayurvedic Wellness Center - Academy, Clinic & Spa in Seattle, USA. These highly profitable businesses were purchased by a multinational company in 2006. His wife Gayathri, MS (USA) is a Nutrition & Diet Therapy consultant & a professor. Since 2006, he is the Founder & Director of GAYA+THRI (Goa Ayurveda & Yoga Academy + Total Health Retreat, India). For his son-Omkar's education, he resides in Goa and frequently travels all over USA, Japan & India for clinical teaching and medical consultations.

Dr. Shanbhag's Ayurvedic Clinic, Academy & Spa is located in Nuvem opposite the Tata Show Room on beautiful River Sal on the road to Majorda Beach.

The Clinic offers treatments for chronic diseases, pampering spa treatments, Pancha Karma Cleansing and Weight Management Programs. The team includes 3 doctors and 4 therapists. Your healing experience starts with a consult by an expert Ayurvedic doctor. Your personalized program usually includes Ayurvedic medicines, treatments done by well-trained practitioners, diet adjustments and a health routine. They maintain high standards of service, hygiene and professionalism in a naturally healing environment.

The Academy offers various certificate courses.  Doctors & nurses from USA and Japan have enrolled for 3 to 6 week training programs. The Wellness Store offers Ayurvedic Medicines, Skin Care & Beauty Products and various Ayurveda & Yoga books.

For details visit their website: www.GoaAyurveda.in or call 9860449728.