Our story

Healing starts when you feel held, not hurried.

For over a decade, Rë Nú Wellness Center has blended classical Ayurveda with intuitive coaching, offering sanctuaries—from Pune to virtual retreats—where your nervous system can soften and your rituals can root.

15+

Years caring

1200+

Plans created

6

Retreats per year

Practitioner leading a session
"Our work is to remind you that your body is wise, your intuition trustworthy, and your rest sacred." — Nandita Patel, Founder + Chief Practitioner

Our Founders

Clinical depth you can trust.

30+ years of expertise

Meet the Ayurvedic experts guiding your care—seasoned clinicians, educators, and researchers committed to safe, evidence-informed practice.

Founder

Nandita Patel

Founder & Ayurveda Health Counselor, Re Nú Wellness Center

909-367-4514
info@renuwellnesscenter.us
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730

Founder and lead counselor known for compassionate, client-centered care. Designs personalized Ayurvedic wellness plans, teaches community workshops, and oversees daily operations of Re Nú Wellness Center.

Highlights

  • Specializes in dosha assessment, nutrition guidance, lifestyle and stress management coaching.
  • Facilitates retreats and workshops to empower clients with practical Ayurveda.
  • Trusted for approachable education, consistent follow-up, and measurable client outcomes.
Achievements & Proof
  • Founded Re Nú Wellness Center; leads client intake, operations, and quality across programs.
  • Built 1:1 and group offerings: seasonal cleanses, stress reset immersions, and community workshops.
  • Oversees personalized plans combining diet, herbs, routines, detox practices, and mindfulness.
  • Hosts public talks on natural healing, lifestyle design, and accessible Ayurveda for modern schedules.
Credentials
  • Ayurvedic Health Educator
  • Ayurvedic Nutritionist
  • Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultant
  • Ayurvedic Clinical Mentorship
  • Panchakarma Training & Marma Therapy Certification
  • Naturopathy Training
Selected Work & Publications
  • Client care protocols: dosha assessment, nutrition plans, sleep and stress coaching, progress tracking.
  • Community education: kitchen pharmacy sessions, corporate wellness talks, and retreat facilitation.
  • Practice leadership: scheduling, marketing, and client relationship systems that keep follow-up reliable.

Co-Founder

Dr. Lalitha B. R.

M.D., Ph.D. (Ayu) | Professor & Head, Dept. of Dravyaguna

Government Ayurvedic Medical College, Bangalore

Renowned scholar and clinician with decades of experience in pharmacognosy and clinical Ayurveda. Leads postgraduate Dravyaguna, oversees pharmacovigilance, and guides scholars across MD and PhD programs.

Highlights

  • Research leadership in medicinal plant pharmacology, rejuvenation therapies, and Panchakarma applications for chronic disorders.
  • Frequent national lecturer on drug standardization, mode of action, and extrapharmacopoeial botanicals.
  • Contributed chapters on migraine (Ardhavabhedaka) management, organic foods in Ayurveda, and compendiums on medicinal plants.
Achievements & Proof
  • Professor & HOD, Dravyaguna; pharmacovigilance head and drug inspector at Government Ayurveda Medical College, Bangalore.
  • Guided MD and PhD scholars; ethics/NAAC/CCIM committee member and syllabus contributor (RGUHS).
  • Awarded Best Research Thesis (Nasya Karma in Shiro Rogas/Ardhavabhedaka) by Rashtriya Shikshan Mandal, Pune.
  • Leads research on pharmacognosy, pharmacodynamics, Panchakarma for chronic disorders, and rejuvenation therapy.
Credentials
  • B.A.M.S. (Bangalore University)
  • M.D. Dravyaguna (Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences)
  • Ph.D. Ayurveda (Tilak Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Pune University)
  • Head of Pharmacovigilance Centre, Govt. Ayurveda Medical College Bangalore
  • Recognized guide for MD & PhD scholars; ethics and syllabus committee member (CCIM, RGUHS)
  • Best Research Thesis Award (Rashtriya Shikshan Mandal, Pune)
Selected Work & Publications
  • Publications and chapters: organic food utility in Ayurveda; Ardhavabhedaka management; betelvine compendium; medicinal plant guides.
  • Workshops and lectures: drug standardization, mode of action of Ayurvedic drugs, extrapharmacopoeial botanicals, medicinal plant utility.
  • Conference leadership: Dravyaguna Prabhodini seminar; World Ayurveda Congress forestry track; multiple national ROTP sessions.
  • Research projects: Vedanasthapana action of Mundi (Sphaeranthus indicus); Nasyakarma in migraine with clinical management protocols.

What guides us

Rituals rooted in love, science, and community.

Living Wisdom

We pair classical Ayurvedic teachings with modern coaching frameworks so every ritual feels doable in today's pace.

Compassion First

Every intake, plan, and check-in is held with softness. Healing happens when you feel seen and safe.

Community

Circles, retreats, and alumni gatherings keep you supported long after your initial program ends.

From a single kitchen class to a global sanctuary.

What began as intimate kitchen classes has grown into retreats, consults, and trainings that travel wherever you are. Yet our promise remains: slow down, remember your nature, and meet yourself with compassion.

We collaborate with therapists, yoga teachers, herbalists, and medical professionals to ensure your plan is holistic and safe. Whether you visit for a single consult or train with us for months, we hold you with reverence.

Our timeline

2009

Roots in Pune

Founder Nandita Patel begins her practice sharing kitchen pharmacy workshops and seasonal cleanses with neighbors.

2015

The Studio Opens

Rë Nú Wellness Center becomes a dedicated space for 1:1 consultations, Panchakarma-inspired therapies, and meditation circles.

2021

Digital Retreats

We launch virtual immersions, allowing seekers worldwide to reset with live guidance and care kits delivered to their homes.

Today

Global Community

Thousands of clients and students across continents gather in our courses, corporate offerings, and retreats each season.