Ayurveda for Castro Valley: Preeti Gupta’s clinic is 20 minutes away

Castro Valley is about 20 minutes from Preeti Gupta's Ayurvedic clinic in San Ramon, close enough that a free 15-minute call can turn into a First Visit the same week. The First Visit is 90 minutes for $250 and you leave with a written plan.

Getting here from Castro Valley

The scenic way is Crow Canyon Road east over the hills straight into San Ramon, then right on Bollinger Canyon Road. The freeway way is I-580 east to I-680 north and the Bollinger Canyon Road exit. Both land at 401 Market Place in about 20 minutes from Castro Valley Boulevard.

Parking is a free lot at The Marketplace.

Where Castro Valley clients usually start

Three options, from lightest to fullest:

• 15 minutes with Preeti Say what is going on; Preeti says what she would look at first and whether to come in.

• A First Visit. Ninety minutes, $250, a written plan. Follow-ups are $125.

• Panchakarma, later. A deeper reset Preeti plans only after a First Visit. How Panchakarma is planned.

Inside the 90 minutes

Preeti starts with what you came for, then asks about appetite, digestion, sleep and the rhythm of your week. She reads your pulse and tongue and writes a plan with food, herbs and simple routines. Follow-ups are $125 for 60 minutes and keep the plan honest as things change.

Castro Valley questions

How do I get there from Castro Valley?

Crow Canyon Road over the hills, or I-580 east then I-680 north to Bollinger Canyon Road. About 20 minutes either way, to 401 Market Place in San Ramon.

Is parking free?

Yes, The Marketplace lot is free.

Can I do it by video instead?

Yes. California residents can book an audio or video consultation at the same price. Oil therapies and steam are done in the clinic.

How much is a visit?

The first call is free. A First Visit is $250, a follow-up $125. Abhyanga and Shirodhara are $150 for 60 minutes. HSA and FSA cards usually work; insurance is not accepted.