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Our team
Dr. Thenkutti Dushmanda Mahesh de Silva
Medical Director & Director of Hela Moksha
"Every person already carries the knowledge of their own healing within themselves. My task is to carefully accompany them on this path."
Dr. Thenkutti is an experienced Ayurveda physician from Sri Lanka and has been leading Hela Moksha Villa for over 15 years. He comes from an Ayurveda tradition deeply rooted in the Malewana lineage, one of the most respected authentic Ayurveda lines in Sri Lanka. Within this lineage, he continues to teach Hela Wedakama in the 19th generation, integrating Buddhist ethics and spiritual practice.
Dr. Thenkutti received his medical training at the Medicine College of the Buddhist Ayurveda Order in Malewana and works closely with experts there to ensure the tradition is conveyed authentically, thoroughly, and practically.
His focus is on the treatment of chronic diseases, psychosomatic disorders, and complementary therapies for cancer. The medicines used are prepared in a traditional pharmaceutical facility within the Buddhist college – entirely plant-based, handcrafted, and potent.
Hela medicine is not only about treatment but about a deep understanding of the human being, in their energetic, physical, and mental-spiritual interplay. Dr. Thenkutti brings this knowledge to every consultation, combining calm clarity, extensive experience, and intuitive depth.
Guests from around the world appreciate his calm presence, medical expertise, and intuitive understanding of individual healing processes.
Mag. Harnisch Manuela
Managing Director & holistic companion for international guests
“ I accompany people with professional depth and genuine connection – between cultures, at eye level, and with an open heart.”
As co-founder and Austrian director of Hela Moksha, Manuela is responsible for international project management, quality assurance, and personal support for our European guests – from the initial inquiry to follow-up care.
She brings over 20 years of experience in psychosocial work, social integration education, Viktor Frankl's logotherapy, and energetic process facilitation. Her focus is on clients going through periods of change, family crises, burnout, or emotional exhaustion.
Even if she's not always on-site, she'll personally accompany you via video call – before, during, and after your treatment. With a keen sense for integrative processes, cultural sensitivity, and genuine mindfulness, she creates the space for what truly matters: healing that touches deeply.
We work hand in hand for your holistic balance – professionally sound, humanly close.
Our Ayurveda team, Kumara, Haika, Krishni, and Nimesha, represent competence, trust, and warmth. Our well-coordinated team is there for you with heart and expertise – in Ayurvedic therapy, in the kitchen, and in our daily routine.
Here, you're not just another guest. You'll be cared for with genuine compassion, healing touch, and a familial presence.