Dr Chandrika Gibson

PhD ND MWell C-IAYT E-RYT500 YACEP Senior Yoga Teacher

Chandrika is a leader in the fields of integrative oncology, mind body medicine, and yoga therapy. Her qualifications include Master of Wellness (RMIT), C-IAYT Certified International Yoga Therapist, and she completed her PhD in 2022 at Curtin University. Chandrika has worked extensively with people diagnosed with cancer in her roles at the Cancer Council of WA, Cancer Support WA, Solaris Cancer Care, and Breast Cancer Care WA where she has delivered yoga and mindfulness training and presentations for patients, carers, volunteers, staff and health professionals. Her Masters research explored the impact of yoga on psychological and physiological stress and relaxation responses in cancer survivors, and her PhD investigated the psychosocial education and support needs of people diagnosed with head and neck cancer. Her research has been published in high impact, peer reviewed journals.

Chandrika owns Surya Health, a studio and clinic in Perth’s northern suburbs where she sees private clients and runs regular classes, workshops and retreats. She works alongside her partner Satyam Brown, accredited mental health social worker, mindfulness facilitator and counsellor to support people affected by cancer, trauma, and chronic illness. Chandrika is a co-founder of Wisdom Yoga Institute where she trains yoga teachers to become evidence-informed Yoga Therapists in collaboration with Yoga Space founders Drs Jean Byrne and Rob Schutze.