Psychologist at Talk To Me Mental Health NGO, Mumbai
Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy Specialist

Tanvee possesses 3 years of expertise in the field of mental health. She has undergone training in Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (Level I & II in Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT), In Vivo – Mumbai Centre for REBT).
REBT is an action-oriented approach which focuses on helping people deal with irrational beliefs and manage their emotions, thoughts and behaviours in a healthier, more realistic way. Her main focus areas include anxiety, depression, relationship conflicts and adjustment problems.

Prachiti is a qualified clinical & sports nutritionist. She has a sound knowledge of health and nutrition,  & has been assisting clients in achieving their health goals.

Attending Physician and Associate Professor of Pediatrics

Dr Lahoti is  associated with Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus, Ohio, one of the top 10 largest children’s hospitals in the USA.

He has over 10 years of experience in taking care of children with diabetes mellitus (type 1 and type 2) and other endocrine disorders including thyroid, growth, puberty and adrenal gland disorders.

He is an active researcher and has also served as a leader in national level committees reviewing newer medications and treatments for diabetes.

Janvi is a qualified sports & clinical nutritionist and a certified diabetes educator.
She’s a topper at the postgraduate level & has received Dr. K. U. Naram award by AFST(I), Mumbai chapter.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

• Weight Management (fat loss/muscle gain)
• Diabetes
• Cardiac Disorders
• GI disorders
• Endurance & Power sports
• Team sports

1. Founder of Dr. Bhakti’s Physiotherapy Centre, Navi Mumbai
2. Head Physiotherapist at The Vishwabalak Kendra, Children of the World (India) Trust, Navi Mumbai

Specializations:

• Master of Neurophysiotherapy (KEMH, Mumbai)
• Neurodevelopmental treatment practitioner (NDTA-USA)

Dr. Bhakti has more than 7 years of clinical experience in:

• Adult & pediatric neuro-rehabilitation
• Geriatric rehabilitation
• Pain management in orthopedic, post-surgical conditions

Dr. Deshmukh is a consulting Nephrologist at AMRI Hospital, Kolkata with 5 years of experience in the field of Nephrology.
He manages patients with various kidney problems such as acute and chronic renal failure on hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis, nephrotic & nephritic syndrome, acid – base disorders, CRRT, kidney transplants: both in the Private and Government setups.
He has completed his DNB Nephrology from Apollo Hospitals, Kolkata.
He is also involved in research work related to Covid 19 and renal dysfunction.

Dr. Kapil comes with a vast experience of over a decade in the field of medicine. He has hands-on experience in managing complicated metabolic disorders. He is known for his expertise related to metabolic disorders like diabetes, thyroid dysfunction and cardiac conditions. His vision is to cure metabolic issues in the Indian population with minimal use of medication and focusing mostly on integrated lifestyle changes.

Dr. Subhal Dixit is the director (Intensive care) at Sanjeevan & MJM hospitals, Pune. He is also a visiting consultant (Internal medicine & critical care) at various hospitals in Pune: Prayag, Joshi/Ratna, Poona hospital & Sahyadri speciality hospital. He has presented papers with various publications to his name.

Lactation counselor, Childbirth educator and sound healing therapist consultant at Nanavati hospital, Eva nursing home, Wagh nursing home, Mumbai founder at Naadbrahma founder at birth rejoice.

CERTIFICATIONS

• Internationally certified lactation counselor (CLE)
• Internationally certified Childbirth Educator CCCE
• Internationally certified Sound Healing therapist
• Bachelor of Dentistry

Dr. Jui Shinde is an internationally certified lactation counsellor and childbirth educator who has guided more than 4000 mothers in their breastfeeding journey. She takes prenatal and postnatal lactation counselling sessions for the millennial “moms to be” and addresses their breastfeeding needs. She helps to resolve breastfeeding difficulties and prepare moms for a blissful breastfeeding journey.

Anaesthesiologist, currently engaged as covid ICU in-charge (Woman’s hospital and dist. hospital, Ratnagiri)

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

• M.B.B.S (Grant medical college and JJ group of Hospitals, Mumbai).
• Dip. Anesthesiology (Indira Gandhi medical College, Nagpur).

AREAS OF EXPERIENCE>

• Qualified Anaesthesiologist for general Surgery.
• Neurosurgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecological Surgeries.
• Orthopaedic surgery, Ent and Ophthalmology Surgery.
• Intensivist for surgical ICU, Covid and sari-ICU
• Skilled in all Procedures and Ventilator Management for ICU Patients.

CERTIFICATIONS

• Certified Child Development Psychology

Dr. Parnami Mehta is a Maharashtra medical council registered pediatrician. She received her M.B.B.S degree from government medical college, Surat and completed her pediatric residency from college of physicians and surgeons, Mumbai. After practicing for several years at different hospitals, Dr. Mehta moved into the private practice of pediatrics and started her clinic in Pune under the name of Dr. Mehta child clinic in 2013. She believes in providing quality care to her patients through education and a preventive approach. She conducts free medical camps for underprivileged children.

CERTIFICATIONS

• Fellowship in Pediatric and Adolescent Sports Medicine (Singapore, USA)
• Fellowship in Pediatric and Adolescent Orthopedics (MUHS, Singapore, USA)

Dr. Chintan Doshi is a sports medicine specialist and orthopedic surgeon with more than 10 yrs of experience in orthopedic surgeries. He is internationally trained at multiple institutes from around the globe and has vast experience in treating and managing sports injuries and orthopedic conditions. He is attached to many premier institutes in Mumbai and is available for online and onsite consultations.

Varadayini has completed her Master’s from Loughborough university, U.K in sport and exercise psychology with 7 years of experience in the field. She has also completed her advance therapy courses in rational emotive behavior therapy (R.E.B.T) from Swati Khanolkar who is a certified trainer from Albert Ellis Institute, New York. She specializes in training athletes psychologically to achieve peak/ optimal performance in their sport through techniques and methods used under sport and performance psychology. She has worked with individuals and teams competing at the National and International level. She also addresses mental health issues in athletes who may need further clinical interventions.

Dr. Mili has more than 15 years of experience of clinical practice with well-known hospitals in Mumbai. She has worked with renowned national & international gym chains as special population physiotherapist.
Currently she is actively working as a Women’s Health & Wellness Physiotherapist (Pre and Postnatal Pregnancy, Lactation & Breastfeeding Management Specialist).

1. Lead sports physiotherapist at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani hospital
2. Head physiotherapist – Jaipur pink panthers at vivo pro Kabbadi season 8

FORMERLY

• Team physiotherapist – England legends at road safety world series 2021
• Head physiotherapist at Glenmark aquatic foundation
• Lead sports physiotherapist at Mumbai cricket association
• Physiotherapist at Jaslok & Bombay hospital

Yash specializes in sports and musculoskeletal injuries. Over a period of 11 years, he has successfully managed Elite athletes, sports enthusiasts and desk job workers with his expertise. Prescribing focused exercises Following a comprehensive clinical assessment and treating the source of problem in the most effective and innovative manner is his niche.

“Analyzing neuro-musculo-skeletal issues gives us an insight into our current capacities and shortcomings. This provides an opportunity to prevent a lot of health issues ahead in time thereby reinstating prevention is the new Cure”.

Anuja has an experience of 6 years in rehabilitating cardiac patients (Ex co-ordinator of Asian heart hospital of physiotherapy and cardiac rehabilitation department). She also holds a postgraduate diploma in hospital and healthcare management (PGDHHM, Symbiosis, Pune) and a certified sports nutritionist from American college of sports medicine.

AREA OF EXPERTISE

• Cardiac rehabilitation
• Marathon training post-cardiac rehabilitation
• Manual therapy
• Rigid taping
• Mulligan mobilization for pain management (manual therapy)
• Pregnancy and post-pregnancy training

Registered Dietitian (Indian Dietetic Association)

Certified Diabetes Educator (International Diabetes Federation)

Authorized Lactation Counsellor (BPNI)

Infant & Young Child Feeding (IYCF) Counselling Specialist by BPNI/IBFAN

PhD (Food Science & Nutrition)

Founder – Nourish 1000 Days

Nourish 1000 Days focuses on entire spectrum of first 1000 days of life (i.e. from conception to 2 years of age).

Starting from counseling during antenatal (pregnancy) and postnatal (after delivery) period for mother and baby. It has a significantly strong breastfeeding support wing to promote and propagate the essential components of Infant and Young child feeding practices.

Pooja aspires to improve the statistics of breastfeeding in India by ensuring early initiation and exclusive breastfeeding in the first 6 months. She is the recipient of the “Young Scientist Award” by Nutrition Society of India, 2010 and has published several research papers in National and International journals.

Ms. Aahna Mehrotra is the founder/principal lawyer at AM sports law and management co. and partner at TMT law practice. She advises clients on matters relating to

• League formulation
• Transfer of players
• Disputes pertaining to selection of athletes
• Arbitration
• Intellectual property rights
• Media and broadcasting rights
• Sponsorship and merchandising agreements
• Fantasy sports and contract law

Aahna is also the vice-chairperson of the national anti-doping disciplinary (NADA) panel and a member of the arbitrational tribunal constituted by a state football federation.  She has been instrumental in setting up some of the major franchise-based leagues in India and serves as a visiting faculty at several institutions of repute. Amongst her most notable publications is co-authoring the second edition of the book ‘Law and Sports in India’ published by LexisNexis.

Dr. Abhishek bhargav is a graduate from grant medical college & sir j.j group of hospitals and has subsequently done his dnb medicine. He was formally attached with bombay hospital & asian heart hospital. He is currently practicing as a physician, cardiologist & diabetologist and is attached with hinduja healthcare, seven hills hospital, bses, criticare, aryoganidhi & sujay hospital, mumbai. He was recently awarded the prestigious feac fellowship. He is also the recipient of the prestigious rashtriya gaurav award for medical excellence in 2012. He has presented papers at various national & international conferences with various publications to his name.

Dr. Mohsin is a practicing physician in the Field of Internal Medicine and Diabetology since 2013 . He also has a specialization in 2D Echocardiography and Stress test. He is a National Faculty at the Annual Conference of Indian Academy of Echocardiography. He has been trained under the stalwarts of Diabetology and Cardiology during his training. He is currently attached to Gurunanak Hospital, Bandra, Mumbai.

Dr. Ujwala Patil Founder Director of Polaris HealthCare, Pune.
Promoter Director at Vision Next, Eye Care Hospital, Pune.

CERTIFICATIONS

• LCCE (LAMAZE)
• Certification in Endoscopy
• Certification in Cosmetology
• FOGSI Training in Infertility

A university topper in DGO and providing specialist advice in gynaecology and obstetrics for the past 18 years, Dr. Patil is a LAMAZE certified child birth educator with passion, commitment and dedication for natural birthing and safe motherhood. She has handled many high risk obstetric cases and conducted more than 5000 deliveries.

The Founder of Arthrose is a qualified dental surgeon (Oral Medicine and Radiology) and currently the only certified DTR specialist (Disclusion time reduction) in Mumbai. Arthrose is a chain of clinics dealing with postural correction, headaches, migraines, Facial Pain and TMJ dysfunction in Mumbai, Pune, Nashik. He also practices neuromuscular dentistry. He uses several advanced biometric instruments such as T-Scan, BioElectromyography(BioEMG), Joint Vibration Analysis (JVA) and QuadraTENS for his treatments.

AREA OF EXPERTISE

• Management of TMJ disorders
• Treatment of Migraines, Headaches, Facial Pain
• Management of Obstructive sleep apnea
• Treatment of Bite (occlusion) related issues
• Fabrication of Sports guards for athletes

Narendra has 30 years of experience as a consulting psychologist and psychotherapist. He is a consultant clinical psychologist at sir H N reliance foundation hospital & Research centre, Mumbai. He is also associated with mithibai college and St. andrews college, Mumbai as a lecturer in clinical psychology. He has been a columnist and impaneled on responsible roles for various corporate houses in mumbai.

AREA OF EXPERTISE

• Child and adolescent psychology
• Stress Management
• Family and relationship counseling
• De-addiction
• Sleep disorders
• Personality evaluation
• Post-traumatic stress disorders

Sujatha has 10 years of experience in clinical practice and school counseling.

AREA OF EXPERTISE

• Counselling for children and young adults
• Therapy for adults
• Parent and family therapy/counselling
• Family and relationship counseling
• Workshops for life skills
• Parenting skill workshops

Dr. Mansi believes we are here to create greater and all it takes is ‘choice’.
She is a senior teacher for the “personal trainer for special populations” course at k11 school of fitness sciences since year 2009. She has also authored the textbook for the course.
Presently, dr. mansi has launched a program for emotional well-being; it’s called ‘life skills’. she has been working towards physical & mental well-being since year 2008.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

• Physiotherapist & holistic health practitioner
• Pain management specialist
• Prenatal & postpartum exercise instructor
• Childbirth educator
• Emotional well-being facilitator

CERTIFICATIONS

• Certified Personal Trainer
• Certified Course in Special Population Training
• Certified Course in Contest Prep (Bodybuilding)

A certified trainer from the esteemed K11 school of fitness sciences and with over 10 years of experience in personal training , Tariq has trained clients from all walks of life catering to improvements in general fitness and athletic performance

Head of department, physiotherapy at KLS memorial hospital (Vile Parle, Mumbai), Unique hospital (Andheri, Mumbai), Mangal hospital (Santacruz, Mumbai). She is also attached with BSES hospital, MG global hospital, Meditech hospital, Mumbai.

CERTIFICATIONS

• Childbirth Educator
• Mobilisation Techniques
• Taping Techniques
• McKenzie Techniques

Currently Dr. Jagruti is actively managing covid and post covid rehabilitation..

Pranjali is a sports physiotherapist with 7 years of experience handling major elements of physiotherapy. She is a lecturer at k11 school of fitness sciences. She is also a foot/ankle specialist. She has worked with cricket teams in Mumbai.

AREA OF EXPERTISE

• Biomechanical/postural assessment
• Gait analysis
• Musculoskeletal and sports injuries diagnosis & treatment
• Podiatry: in-depth foot and ankle joint analysis & biomechanically corrective measures to be taken via the use of foot orthotics
• Heel pain management
• Dry needling
• Injury prevention techniques & correcting improper biomechanics
• Ergonomic assessment- Workspace analysis

A clinical sports physiotherapist with an experience of 9 years, Janhvi is a silver medalist and has completed her Masters in sports physical therapy. She specializes in clinical and on-field patient assessment / diagnosis of sports injuries. She is also specialized in goal-oriented rehabilitation exercise prescriptions / guidance for maximal patient care & recovery.
Areas Of Expertise

• Biomechanical/postural assessment
• Gait analysis
• Musculoskeletal and sports injuries diagnosis & treatment
• Podiatry: in-depth foot and ankle joint analysis & biomechanically corrective measures to be taken via the use of foot orthotics
• Manual therapy techniques: Joint mobilization, sports taping, soft tissue mobilization techniques
• Injury prevention techniques & correcting improper biomechanics
• Ergonomic assessment- Workspace analysis

Anamta is a qualified nutritionist. Besides having sound knowledge of nutrition science, her strengths include complex problem solving, strong instructional and communication skills.

Areas of expertise:

• Weight management
• Diabetes
• Gut disorders

Alifia is a qualified sports nutritionist with a Master’s degree in sports nutrition and has handful experience in helping client reach their goals.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

• Performance Nutrition
• Weight Management

Rabab is a qualified and experienced Clinical & Sports Nutritionist. She has worked with clients from different walks of life, both online and offline.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

• Weight Management
• Lifestyle Disorders
• Sports Nutrition (Competitive & Recreational Athletes)