Claudia Welch is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine and a practitioner of Ayurvedic medicine. She lectures on Oriental and Ayurvedic medicines internationally and brings a depth of knowledge and a sense of joy to her presentations. Dr. Welch is an author of Eastern medicine and philosophy, including her new book, Balance Your Hormones, Balance Your Life, a look at womens health that offers a combined perspective from Western science, Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine. She has served on the teaching faculty of The Ayurvedic Institute, Southwest Acupuncture College, Acupractice Seminars, and the Kripalu School of Ayurveda.