The Beginning
1996
Arrived in New Zealand
Dr. Ajit and Rippan settle in NZ. Ayurveda is virtually unknown in Australasia. Practice begins from home.
1997
Teaching begins at AIAS, Brisbane
Dr. Ajit starts lecturing at the Australasian Institute of Ayurvedic Studies - while simultaneously practising in NZ. A commitment he holds without interruption to this day.
1999
First clinic opens - Henderson
Shree Ayurvedic Rejuvenation Centre, Lincoln Road, Henderson. Rippan raises the family and provides the foundation that makes the clinic possible.
Building Something New
2002
Rippan co-founds Ayurda Skincare
Rippan steps fully into the business, co-creating the Ayurda Skincare range with Dr. Ajit. The first authentic Ayurvedic therapeutic skincare brand in Oceania - formulas from ancient scriptures, premium wild-crafted herbs, no shortcuts.
2004
Planet Ayurveda opens - Mt Eden
Clinic expands to 578 Mt Eden Road. Rebranded as Planet Ayurveda Wellness Centre. Panchakarma introduced. Thousands of patients treated, including high-profile clients.
Two Journeys, Running in Parallel
2010
Spa Ayurda opens - Ponsonby Road
Rippan opens Auckland's first dedicated Ayurvedic wellness spa. Wins Best Ayurvedic Spa in Australasia three consecutive years running.
2010-
Teaching legacy deepens - AIAS Brisbane
Over 1,000 students trained, including nurses, GPs and medical professionals. Dr. Ajit continues travelling to Brisbane to teach every year.
2014
Clinic moves to Gillies Avenue
41 Gillies Avenue, Epsom. Planet Ayurveda continues to grow.
A New Identity
2019
Clinic moves to Parnell - Ayurda Wellness born
465 Parnell Road, Parnell. The practice rebrands as Ayurda Wellness under Rippan's brand vision. A premium, unified identity for a new era.
2021
TGA-approved Ayurvedic formulas
Dr. Ajit formulates complex Ayurvedic medicinal compounds, approved by Australia's Therapeutic Goods Administration. Manufactured in Australia. A landmark in Ayurvedic clinical rigour.
2022
Ancient Secrets published
Dr. Ajit's first book - decades of clinical wisdom distilled into an accessible guide to Ayurvedic living.
One Family. One Brand. One Home.
2024
Spa Ayurda merges - Ayurda mother brand unified
After 14 years running in parallel, Spa Ayurda and Planet Ayurveda come together at 465 Parnell Road. All services - clinic, spa, skincare, products - united under the Ayurda mother brand.
2026
Thirty Years
One Family. One Vision. Australasia's most experienced Ayurvedic practice.
