Our team
Asen Teofilov – Supervisor
Qualification
• In 2014, Asen Teofilov graduated in Kinesiotherapy from the Faculty of Public Health, Health Care and Sports at the Southwestern University Neofit Rilski. His bachelor’s degree qualifies him to work in kinesitherapy and sports centers, performing functional-diagnostic, preventive, curative and rehabilitation activities in all age and professional groups.
• He has completed several specialized training courses and obtained the following certificates:
– Manual mobilization of the spine and Manual mobilization of the peripheral joints (2013), issued by the Association of Physiotherapists in Bulgaria.
– Certificate for practice in a real work environment, issued by Dr. Petranka Todorova-Belichina, IPSMP in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation (2014).
– Certificate of work according to the 5-star standard issued by the English training company Resense (2016).
Practice
– His professional path continues in Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko (2016 – 2017), where he is a physiotherapist, specialist in physiotherapy and rehabilitation of people in the postoperative period until their full recovery.
– In 2017 Asen Teofilov became part of the team of aparthotel Lucky Bansko SPA & Relax ***** SPA center. Soon after, his professionalism, organizational skills and dedication to work raised him to head of the specialized clinic of the Ayurveda Clinic Bansko.
Dr. Balaji S. Pavar
Qualification
- In 2001 he graduated from the prestigious Ayurvedic College with officially recognized status of Bharati Vidyapeeth University in Pune with a degree of B.A.M.S. – Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery.
- In 2006, he obtained a Master’s degree in Ayurvedic Pharmacology (MD/MS Ayurved – Ayurved Vachaspati & Ayurved Dhanvantari).
- He is currently an Associate Professor (docent) at LRP Islampur Ayurvedic Medical College in Maharashtra, Southwest India, and a guest lecturer at various seminars, workshops and conferences on Ayurvedic medicine.
Practice
- Dr. Balaji Pavar began his medical practice in 2001. He gained experience in Ayu care hospitals (Trisur, Kerala) and Punarvasu (Puna, Kerala).
- His mentors are the famous Ayurveda teacher Raghavan Thirumulpad (Kalakudu, Kerela) and Dr. Sanjay Pandaze
- In 2004 he opened his own clinic, where he practiced treatment of diseases, detoxification, wellness and rejuvenation.
- At the same time, he is an Ayurvedic consultant who works with patients to change their lifestyle.
Ayurvedic therapist Vilas Narayana Mangale
Qualification
Practice
Ayurveda therapist Sumi Rajappan Pillai
Qualification
She holds a diploma for Ayurveda Pancakarma therapist, SSLC institute, India.
Practice
Since 2017, Sumi Rajappan Pillai is part of the Ayurveda Clinic team.
Thanks to her professionalism, sense of responsibility and social skills she is committed to implementing of all the treatments and procedures offered in the clinic.
Ayurveda therapist Dhanaji Maruti Dhokare
Qualification
Practice
- Most of Dhokare’s career has been spent in various hospitals and clinics in India.
- He works with orthopedic surgeons and specializes in Ayurvedic rehabilitation for joint and spine problems.
- He has been a member of the team of Ayurveda Clinic Bansko for 3 years.
Ayurveda therapist Bindu Thomas
Bindu Thomas is a highly motivated specialist who strives for continuous improvement of her professional qualities and skills.
Qualification
- Bindu Thomas is an international therapist in Ayurveda.
- She holds a degree in Ayurveda Panchakarma from the Institute of Nursing in BHARAT SEVAK SAMAJ / MEDI PLUS AYURVEDA COLLEGE OF NURSING -ALAPPUZHA.
- She performs all types of massages and body treatments, including: aromatherapy, foot reflexology, deep tissue, and Swedish massage, full body peeling, facials, head and shoulder massage, manicure, pedicure and others.
Practice
- For 5 years, Bindu Thomas has worked as an Ayurvedic and SPA therapist in various centers and complexes in her homeland – India.
- There are consecutive practices in:
- NAMMIHEALTH RESORT – ERANAKULAM
- AYURKSHETHARA AYURVEDA HOSPITAL – CHERTHALA
- THALIYOLA WELLNESS PROPERTY WHISPERING WATERS – COCHIN
- AYURVEDA AND YOGA KERALA CENTER – MASCOW ,RUSSIA
- M AYURVEDA WOMENS HOSPITAL – ERNAKULAM
- Since the AUGUST of 2022 she has been a cosmetic and Ayurvedic therapist at BANSKO AYURVEDA CLINIC.
Ayurvedic Chef Riju Sleeba Puvathungal
Qualification
Practice
Showing excellent knowledge and demonstrating enviable skills in preparing Ayurvedic dishes he was quickly noticed by one of the biggest hotels in India. Worked for 6 months as COMMI-1 Chef at the five star coastal resort The Raviz Kovalam. Since 2022, he has been part of the team of Ayurveda Clinic Bansko.
Yoga instructor DEV / Swami Poornadevananda Saraswati /
DEV is an experienced spiritual teacher and yoga instructor of Integrated Yoga from Odisha, India. He combines deep spiritual knowledge with extensive practical experience, offering a holistic approach to yoga aimed at harmonizing the body, mind, and spirit.
Qualification
DEV holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Yoga from the Indian Federation of Yoga and has completed 12 years of intensive study, practice, and service at the Bihar School of Yoga, India – a world-renowned center for classical and integrated yoga.
Practice
At Ayurveda Clinic Bansko, DEV leads yoga classes designed in alignment with the principles of Integrated Yoga and the Ayurvedic concept of body-mind balance. These practices support Panchakarma processes, detoxification, and the harmonization of energy channels (doshas), including:
- Hatha Yoga – for physical and energetic cleansing
- Mind and emotion balancing practices – Bhakti Yoga, Jnana Yoga
- Karma Yoga and daily practices to maintain inner harmony
These classes are structured to enhance the effects of Ayurvedic therapies, support detoxification, and strengthen overall health, vitality, and inner balance.


