Meet Our Facilitators

Ms. Shoma Naik

Shoma Naik is the founder of Amoshi Wellness Center and a Dance & Zumba Studio owner. She is a renowned Dance Therapist, Psychologist, and Advanced Certified Hypnotherapist, offering holistic services to enhance mental and physical well-being.

She is the Head of Psychology Department at Dr. D. Y. Patil B-School, Pune and has experience of teaching, supervising undergraduate and postgraduate psychology students along with chairing multiple workshops and seminars. She also conducts sessions for corporates, management students on mindfulness and art-based therapies and dance.

Qualifications:

• Masters in Clinical Psychology
• Pursuing her doctorate in Psychology

Experience

• She has nearly five years of professional experience in the corporate sector and art-based therapy
• wellness industry
• She provides specialized services, including dance therapy, hypnotherapy, and psychotherapy
• She has conducted multiple workshops for students and corporates on Narrative Therapy and Dance Movement Therapy

Her Focus and Mission

• Promote Dance therapy and Zumba practice for physical and emotional wellness
• Offer Personalized hypnotherapy treatments
• Psychotherapy sessions tailored to individual needs
• Promote mental and physical well-being through integrative techniques
• Combines the therapeutic power of dance with psychological practices
• Help individuals unlock their potential, manage stress, and achieve balance
• Guide clients on their journey to self-improvement and mental health.

Ms. Sarabsri

Sarabsri teaches Mindful Meditation Practices and conducts Mindfulness workshops bringing together the practices of Zen poetry, meditation, art, inner healing and neuroscience. Having learnt her craft across intensive program at the Mindful Awareness Research Center (MARC) which is part of the Jane and Terry Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at UCLA (University of California, Los Angels), Buddhist meditation principles and spending time learning her practice in silent retreats and meditation centers in Asia and Europe, she offers integrated trainings based on scientific, secular mindfulness practices to foster well-being, inner healing and social-emotional learning.

Sarabsri has a deep commitment to bring the mindfulness practices to individuals and organizations, she is passionate about working with corporates, marginalised communities and children. She has conducted and led Mindfulness-based projects in schools, corporates and charities.

She was a Speaker at Mindfulness @ Workplace Summit 2021 Organized by Digital HR (https://thedigitalhr.com/blog/mind-is-like-a-parachute-and-mindfulness-is-the-only-key-to-open-up-your-mind/) and  at Global Mindfulness in Education Summit on January 31 - February 4, 2022, organised by MindBe (https://mindbe-education.com/)

Her book ‘Mindfulness through Life Stories’ is under publication and she has presented her approach to inclusivity in mindfulness practices on multiple national and international conferences.

For the past seven years, Sarabsri has also been leading Maitri, a Grief support group and Loving Birds Sangha in the plum village tradition of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh.

Education and Training

• MA in Gender, Literature, and Spirituality from the University of Liverpool, UK.
• MA in Clinical Psychology from SPPU, Pune, India.
• MA in English Literature from Panjab University, Chandigarh

• Certifications and Specialized Training:
  • Certified Mindfulness Teacher, Professional Level (CMT-P) by the International Mindfulness Teachers Association (IMTA).
  • Mindfulness Facilitation from the Mindful Awareness Research Center (MARC), UCLA.
  • Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) training from the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion (CMSC).
  • Certified NLP Practitioner, trained by Emma James, world weightlifting champion and Olympic coach, in Manchester, UK.
  • Training in Neuro-Dramatic Play by Sue Jennings in the UK.
  • Certificate in Sexuality Educator/Sex Therapy at the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS).

Ms. Suman Deokota

Suman Deokota is a versatile professional with expertise in clinical psychology, business administration, and academic research. Passionate about mental health and personal growth, she combines her skills to offer impactful solutions in anxiety management, mindfulness, and holistic development.

Qualifications

• MA in Clinical Psychology
• Com in Business Administration
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Publications

• Co-authored a book on managerial economics
• Contributed chapters to various management books

Research Focus

• Digital payments
• Communication strategies
• Employee engagement

Specialization

• Anxiety management for youth and professionals
• Mindfulness-based therapies

Mission

• Advocates for personal and spiritual growth

Integrates psychology, business, and holistic practices for comprehensive well-being

Ms. Tejaswinee Kankekar

Tejaswinee brings a rare interdisciplinary blend of psychology, science, and business management, allowing her to work across diverse domains with insight and empathy.

Educational Background:

• M.A. in Clinical Psychology from SPPU, Pune
• M.Sc. in Life Sciences from Shivaji University
• MBA in Marketing from ISBM University

Certifications & Trainings

• Certified Pranic Healer
  • Completed Advanced Pranic Healing
  • Trained in Pranic Psychotherapy
• Completed training in the Silva Ultramind System
• Completed the Foundation Course in Mindfulness from Zen Mind Trainings

Professional Experience

With over nine years of academic experience, Tejaswinee has been deeply engaged in:

• Teaching at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• Mentoring students across disciplines
• Counselling with a focus on holistic mental health and well-being

She integrates her expertise in psychology with energy-based healing and mindfulness, offering a unique, integrative approach to education, personal development, and emotional wellness.

Ms. Rutambara Dhotre

Passionate and dedicated psychologist with extensive experience in supporting students and families through various counselling and psychological interventions.

Educational Background:

• MSc Clinical Child Psychology) (Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, UK)
• PG Diploma in Counselling Psychology (Amity University Noida, India)
• MA Psychology (Shivaji College of Arts and Commerce, Akola, India)

Internship

• Samyak Rehab Centre Pune, India
• FOCUS Consortium, Delhi
• P.E.A.C.E. Solutions

Work Experience

• Child Psychologist at Mom's Belief - Jelly Beans, Pune
• Psychological Counsellor, Health Basix - Ryan International Group of Institutions Khushi Pediatric Therapy Centre

Skills

• Student Support -Individualised therapy plans, play therapy, cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT).
• Communication: Active listening, empathy, building rapport, counselling, and communication.
• Collaboration: Managing families, teachers, therapists, and other professionals.
• Research: Data analysis, report writing, literature review.
• Leadership: Event organisation, team management, public speaking.