London College of Ayurvedic Medicine by SETRAMED LONDON Ltd

The London College of Ayurvedic Medicine, operated by SETRAMED LONDON Ltd, is an established UK-based centre for education, professional development, research and knowledge exchange in Ayurveda and traditional medicine. The College is dedicated to preserving the authentic principles of Ayurveda while presenting them through a contemporary educational framework that is relevant to students, healthcare professionals and practitioners in the UK and internationally.

The College offers education and training across different levels of Ayurvedic study, with programmes and professional development opportunities covering areas such as Ayurvedic medicine, lifestyle and wellbeing, nutrition, Panchakarma, therapeutic practices and related aspects of traditional healthcare. Its educational approach combines classical Ayurvedic knowledge with clinical experience, academic study and an appreciation of modern research and evidence-informed practice. The College also supports continuing professional development through courses, seminars, workshops and other learning opportunities. Omnia Lifestyle+2

A distinctive feature of the London College of Ayurvedic Medicine is its international outlook. The College's work reflects longstanding academic and professional links between the United Kingdom, Sri Lanka, Japan and other centres of Ayurveda. This international perspective enables students and practitioners to engage with Ayurveda as both an ancient system of health knowledge and a developing field of education, research and professional practice. The College has also developed academic collaborations internationally, including a 2024 memorandum of understanding with KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research's Shri B. M. Kankanawadi Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, with areas of collaboration including student and faculty exchange, clinical training and collaborative research. KLE Academy+1

SETRAMED LONDON Ltd has been established in the UK since 2006 and operates within the field of human health and related services. The SETRAMED name has a wider international history in Ayurveda education, research and practice, with its work extending to Sri Lanka, Japan and the United Kingdom. The organisation's educational philosophy is centred on maintaining the integrity of traditional Ayurvedic knowledge while encouraging appropriate research, professional education and its responsible application in contemporary settings.

The College is particularly suited to individuals seeking structured education in Ayurveda, including those wishing to develop professional knowledge and practical skills, as well as healthcare and wellbeing professionals seeking to broaden their understanding of traditional approaches to health and lifestyle. Through its teaching, research and international engagement, the London College of Ayurvedic Medicine seeks to contribute to the development, professionalisation and wider understanding of Ayurveda in the UK and internationally.

Profile of the Dean–Director and Principal Lecturer

Dr Palitha Serasinghe

Dr Palitha Serasinghe is the Dean–Director and Principal Lecturer of the London College of Ayurvedic Medicine and is an experienced Ayurvedic physician, academic, researcher and educator whose career spans Sri Lanka, Japan and the United Kingdom. He holds a degree in Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery with First-Class Honours from the Institute of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka, and subsequently obtained a PhD in Medicine and Pharmacology in Japan. He has also undertaken postgraduate academic work in the United Kingdom, including a Commonwealth Visiting Academic Research Fellowship at King's College London.

Dr Serasinghe has more than three decades of experience in Ayurveda education, clinical practice and research. Earlier in his career in Sri Lanka, he served as a lecturer and senior academic, Head of Department and Consultant Ayurveda Physician at the University of Colombo's Ayurveda Teaching Hospital. His academic contributions included involvement in Ayurveda research and the development of research policy, as well as postgraduate education. His international career subsequently took him to Japan, where he contributed to Ayurveda education and professional training.

In the United Kingdom, Dr Serasinghe has held senior academic positions including Principal Lecturer, Assistant Director and Programme Leader in Ayurveda with significant involvement in the development and delivery of higher education in Ayurvedic medicine. He has been associated with the College of Ayurveda (UK) and the Ayurveda programme at Middlesex University, and has continued to contribute to teaching, research and professional education. His academic profile has also included publications and presentations relating to Ayurvedic medicine, herbal pharmacology and traditional medical practices.

Dr Serasinghe's contribution extends beyond the College itself. In February 2026, he was elected President of the British Ayurvedic Medical Council (BAMC), reflecting his longstanding involvement in the development of professional standards, education and the wider recognition of Ayurveda in the United Kingdom. He has also maintained international academic and professional links through teaching, conferences, research and collaborations across Europe and Asia.

As Dean–Director and Principal Lecturer, Dr Serasinghe provides academic and professional leadership to the London College of Ayurvedic Medicine. His approach reflects a commitment to combining the traditional foundations of Ayurveda with rigorous education, clinical experience, research and contemporary professional standards. His international academic background and extensive experience in Ayurveda make him a central figure in the College's mission to develop high-quality education and promote a deeper understanding of Ayurveda within the modern healthcare and wellbeing environment.