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Who We Are

Alena started Rainbow Parakeet Wellness to realise her passion towards natural healing and a happy and balanced living. Alena's background in science and engineering ensures practical and efficient approach towards healing. Our body has all the capacity to heal itself, we just need to be more in tune with the cues it's giving us. Alena's goal is to bring practical Ayurveda into the life of others so that this "Science of Life" can be enjoyed by the wider community.

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Alena Speed

Ayurvedic Practitioner

Alena Speed is a qualified Ayurvedic Practitioner and the founder of the Rainbow Parakeet Wellness Ayurvedic Spa.

Ayurveda Professional Qualifications

      Advanced Diploma of Ayurveda, AIHFE, Perth, Australia 2021 (2-year full time study under the mentorship of Dr. Roopa Rao inclusive of 400 practical clinical hours under the supervision of Dr. Roopa Rao and Dr. Jini Jacobs)

Further Professional Development

  • 160 hours Traditional Ayurvedic Massage and Panchakarma Therapy Certificate (1-month intensive in person), PVA School of Ayurveda and Yoga, Kannur, India, March 2023

  • 160 hours Diploma in Ayurvedic Herbology and Pharmacology (1-month intensive in person), PVA School of Ayurveda and Yoga, Kanur, India, March 2023

  • 22 hours Advanced Marma Therapy Certificate, IMSYF, India (online) 2021 - led by Dr. Shirshir Prasad

  • 100 hours Stree (Female Health in Ayurveda) Course Certificate, UVAS Ayurveda, India (online) 2021 - led by Dr. Priya Jain

  • 21 hours Garbha Matha Sanskar (Prenatal and Postnata Health in Ayurveda) Course Certificate, UVAS Ayurveda, India (online) 2021 - led by Dr. Priya Jain

  • 8 hours Intensive certificate training in lateral pregnancy massage techniques, Perth Australia 2021

  • 18 hours Advanced Massage Training - Level 2 Trigger-Point Therapy, Deep Tissue, Referred Pain Patterns, Therapeutic Stretches, Perth Australia 2021

  • 200 hours Yoga Teacher Training - currently pursuing, Perth Australia 2022

Industry Professional Awards

  • Australian Natural Therapists Association (ANTA) AyurExcellence Award for Outstanding Achievements in Ayurveda Therapies and Dedicated Client Care, 2024

  • Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS) AyurExcellence Award for Outstanding Achievements in Ayurveda Therapies and Dedicated Client Care, 2024

  • Australian Natural Therapists Association (ANTA) Award for Outstanding Performance in Ayurveda Clinical Practice, 2021

Other Professional Qualifications

  • Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering, University of South Florida, USA 2004

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