About Us | Surrasa Skincare
Meet Dr. Usha Nagavarapu, PhD, AD
Dr. Usha Nagavarapu is a pharmacologist and Doctor of Ayurveda whose background spans neuroscience, dermatology and oncology research, drug development, clinical research, and clinical trials. At Surrasa, she offers personalized Ayurvedic lifestyle consultations as well as focused multi-session wellness programs.
You do not need a skin-focused goal to begin. Consultations can explore your Ayurvedic constitution, everyday nourishment, sleep, stress, daily rhythms, and broader well-being. Skin is one area of her work, not its boundary.
Why Work With Dr. Usha?
Her background brings together pharmacology, clinical research, drug development, and Ayurveda. With expertise in pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, drug interactions, safety, and toxicology, she carefully considers your existing medication regimen alongside proposed botanicals and wellness practices.
Skin can reflect aspects of inner health, offering a starting point for exploring underlying contributors such as nourishment, stress, sleep, and daily habits rather than focusing only on surface concerns. Her whole-person approach extends beyond skin, without assuming every concern has a single root cause.
Your consultation is a personalized conversation, with thoughtful preparation, practical nourishment and lifestyle guidance, gentle breathing and self-care practices, and space for your questions. Recommendations reflect your priorities and existing care-team guidance. Prescribed medication is not changed through this service, and no evaluation can guarantee the absence of interactions.
Research and Professional Background
- Drug development: Directed therapeutic programs from early formulation optimization through translation into human clinical trials, overseeing research, non-clinical toxicology, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics.
- Clinical research and trials: Collaborated with medical doctors, principal investigators, and clinical research groups on human research protocols, including work with Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) in the research review process.
- Regulatory experience: Authored and compiled Investigational New Drug (IND) submissions and managed non-clinical regulatory development and responses to FDA questions.
- Ayurvedic qualification: Doctor of Ayurveda (AD).
- Continuing education: Currently pursuing board certification in functional longevity through A4M.
Our Story: Where Science Meets Consciousness
Surrasa brings together scientific curiosity, Ayurvedic traditions, and a deeply personal commitment to thoughtful care.
Surrasa was founded at the convergence of modern pharmacology and traditional medicine, built on the belief that true health requires both scientific precision and a holistic perspective.
With a background in scientific research, pharmacology, toxicology, and clinical development, I dedicated my career to understanding disease at a molecular level. I studied how compounds move through the body, their pharmacokinetics, bioavailability, and mechanisms of action. I worked at the intersection of bench science and clinical translation, helping develop therapies to address conditions like cancer, neurological disorders, and skin aging.
But despite the scientific progress, I began to recognize a gap, one that data alone couldn’t fill. I saw that the journey toward well-being is rarely linear, and that the complexity of human health calls for a systems-level, integrative approach. One that considers not only biochemical pathways, but also the interconnected roles of stress, environment, lifestyle, and inner balance.
That insight led to the creation of Surrasa.
At Surrasa, we begin with science. We analyze the pharmacology of natural ingredients, explore their therapeutic potential, and design formulations that are evidence-informed and mechanistically aligned. We consider how these ingredients support detoxification, immune resilience, hormonal regulation, skin health, and more, using a pharmacokinetic lens to optimize delivery and efficacy.
But we don’t stop there.
We integrate the intelligence of traditional medicine systems, especially Ayurveda with scientific rigor, creating a 360-degree framework for well-being. Our process includes intentional intake, personalized regimens, and supportive rituals designed to engage the whole individual, body, mind, and consciousness.
Our mission is clear: to bridge the gap between modern science and ancient wisdom, offering effective, thoughtful, and multidimensional solutions for long-term health.
Surrasa is where evidence meets intuition.
Where pathways meet practices.
Where care embraces the whole person.
Rooted in Legacy
I dedicate this work to my father, a geophysicist, a calm presence, and the most dependable person I’ve known. His strength was quiet, his wisdom grounded, and his love for family unwavering.
Though he walked a long journey with Parkinson’s, he never lost his presence or purpose. He taught me that true strength isn’t loud. It is steady, thoughtful, and deeply rooted.
At the heart of Surrasa is the legacy he left behind, one of resilience, clarity, and care. My mission is to support well-being through science, ancient wisdom, and the inward journey. To offer calm in the storm. Strength without noise. And something others can depend on, just as we depended on him.
Values Rooted in His Legacy
His example continues to shape the way we approach our work and care for others.
- Dependability: Consistent, thoughtful care you can trust.
- Wisdom: A science-informed approach, anchored in timeless traditions.
- Calm Strength: Quiet, steady support that meets you where you are.
- Family and Connection: Honoring the relationships and everyday rituals that bring meaning to well-being.
- Humility: Listening first, respecting each person’s experience, and approaching care with openness.
Surrasa: Where Science Meets Consciousness
A scientist’s journey to redefine healing — the origins of Surrasa, as shared by our founder, Dr. Usha Nagavarapu.
"Surrasa was founded at the convergence of modern pharmacology and traditional medicine, built on the belief that true health requires both scientific precision and a holistic perspective.
With a background in scientific research, pharmacology, toxicology, and clinical development, I dedicated my career to understanding disease at a molecular level. I studied how compounds move through the body, their pharmacokinetics, bioavailability, and mechanisms of action. I worked at the intersection of bench science and clinical translation, helping develop therapies to address conditions like cancer, neurological disorders, and skin aging.
But despite the scientific progress, I began to recognize a gap, one that data alone couldn’t fill. I saw that healing is rarely linear, and that the complexity of human health calls for a systems-level, integrative approach. One that considers not only biochemical pathways, but also the interconnected roles of stress, environment, lifestyle, and inner balance.
That insight led to the creation of Surrasa.
At Surrasa, we begin with science. We analyze the pharmacology of natural ingredients, explore their therapeutic potential, and design formulations that are evidence-informed and mechanistically aligned. We consider how these ingredients support detoxification, immune resilience, hormonal regulation, skin health, and using a pharmacokinetic lens to optimize delivery and efficacy.
But we don’t stop there.
We integrate the intelligence of traditional medicine systems, especially Ayurveda with scientific rigor, creating a 360-degree framework for well-being. Our process includes intentional intake, personalized regimens, and supportive rituals designed to engage the whole individual, body, mind, and consciousness.
Our mission is clear: to bridge the gap between modern science and ancient wisdom, offering effective, thoughtful, and multidimensional solutions for long-term health.
Surrasa is where evidence meets intuition.
Where pathways meet practices.
Where healing becomes complete."