Kusum Bhandari is an Ayurvedic Practitioner, who completed the comprehensive Ayurvedic Studies Program at the Ayurvedic Institute in Albuquerque, under the expertise of Dr Vasant Lad, where she later assumed the roles of both faculty member and practitioner. Additionally, she holds qualifications as an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach from The Institute of Integrative Nutrition, and also possess a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology, with a Postmaster's degree in Couple and Family Therapy from Drexel University, Philadelphia. Prior to embarking on her journey as an Ayurvedic Practitioner, she served as a Psychology Associate and Crisis Counselor at Western Maryland Health System doing inpatient and outpatient counseling.

Kusum loves cooking, reading, traveling and sharing a good laugh with friends and family. She is passionate about empowering and supporting others in their journey of health and wellbeing.