About Ayurveda

With over 45 years at the highest levels of the international dance world and the most advanced Ayurvedic Doctor-Level training available outside India, Nancy Raffa is uniquely qualified to support the physical, mental, and emotional demands of elite performers. A Prix de Lausanne Gold Medalist at age 15, former Principal Ballerina, and longtime Director of Repertoire and Rehearsal Director at the American Ballet Theatre, she has worked intimately with the world’s most exceptional dancers, choreographers, and artistic teams. Her advanced clinical training in Ayurveda—combined with deep knowledge of anatomy, injury patterns, performance psychology, and the pressures of professional artistic life—allows her to offer unmatched preventative care, accelerated recovery protocols, and holistic performance optimization. No other practitioner unites this level of artistic mastery with this depth of Ayurvedic medical expertise, making Nancy the foremost authority for dancers, athletes, students, and performers seeking sustainable wellness and enduring longevity in their careers.