Dr. Prasanna Kelkar completed his graduation from Podar Ayurvedic Medical College, one of the prestigious govt medical colleges in Mumbai. He completed his Yoga Teacher's course from Yoga Vidya Niketan, Mumbai in 1989.He worked as an observer and learned from eminent doctors at -1. Wadia Children's hospital, Mumbai; 2. Wadia Maternity Hospital, Parel, Mumbai; 3. Pediatric Neurology Dept of PD Hinduja Hospital, Mumbai, with Dr. Bernard D'Souza .He also Worked as an On Board Medical Officer at Bombay High Oil Field with Various Oil Drilling companies for about eight months.He is associated with Vanavasi Kalyan Ashram since 1992. He founded Ayurved Hitaishani Trust - a registered NGO, in 2001. whichis working for health awareness in common people and propagation of Ayurveda. He is the editor of a monthly magazine " Ayurhit " published by Ayurved Hitaishani Trust.Through a collaborative project between Vanavasi Kalyan Ashram and Ayurved Hitaishani Trust, he organises monthly free Ayurvedic OPDs and camps for Tribal and rural people in Wada and Shahapur area of Thane district for last four years.His Special interest is in Ayurvedic management of Thyroid dysfunction, Coronary and other heart problems, Tuberculosis.