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HEALING NEST FOUNDATION
Established in 2018
DEVELOPMENT CENTER FOR CHILDREN
A Non profit organisation incorporated U/S 8 of Company Act, 2013
Birds Fly, Fish Swim & Children Play
What We Do
Healing Nest Foundation (HNF) is a Non-Profit Early Intervention Therapeutic Center that works to enhance coping mechanisms and impart appropriate skills to improve the living conditions for disabled children and their families and enable them to attain formal education. It specializes in working with Neuro-developmental disorders in children, such as Autism, Downs Syndrome, ADHD, learning disabilities, mental retardation, global developmental disorders, and speech and hearing impairments. It was started in 2014 with the aim to build an enriching environment for children & adolescents with disabilities to help them overcome their challenges and live a life of dignity.
Meet The Team
Simi Udayan
(Sr. Developmental Psychologist)
Simi received her education from IGNOU with a Master Degree in Psychology and an Hons. Degree in Psychology from Punjab University. she has more than 7 years of experience in the field of child psychology. She is passionate about working with children because she loves being surrounded by them. Her very vibrant nature which is full of positivity and zest attracts the children to connect with her.
Saima Azmi
(Sr. Developmental Psychologist)
Saima Khan Azmi has done her masters in Applied Psychology specialising in Counselling Psychology from Jamia Millia Islamia University. She has more than 8 years of experience of working in the field of Child Psychology. She believes that constant efforts and having trust in the abilities of the little ones and does wonders.
Tayyaba Alvi
(Developmental Psychologist)
Tayyaba completed her Masters in Psychology from University of Delhi and PGDCP from Jamia Millia Islamia University. She has a 3 years experience of counselling with diverse age group and presently working with special needs children. She believes in positivity and to see the world with positive heart. She has training in Dance Movement Therapy.
Mahima Nagpal
(Developmental Psychologist)
Mahima has completed her Masters in Clinical Psychology in the year 2022.
She is a Psychologist by profession and a certified Graphologist, Dream Analyst, Color Therapist and Face Reader. She loves spending time with children and her current occupation makes her feel close to them. She is an ardent dog lover and creates a home for all dogs in her vicinity.
Navneet Singh
(Developmental Psychologist)
Navneet has a postgraduate degree in Counselling Psychology completed from University of Delhi. He has worked with NGOs, hospitals and professional athletes as a counselling psychologist. He has been involved in social work and educational awareness programme. He is playfully active around kids of all age groups.
Ruchi Mukul Ghadgay
(Developmental Psychologist)
Ruchi has Masters in Clinical Psychology from Christ University, Bangalore. She is a certified queer and trans-affirmative practitioner. Her apprenticeship experiences drew her towards working with children. She finds this fulfilling and heartwarming, and wishes to explore and enhance unique strengths in each child.
Dr. Kaashve Sharma (PT)
(Pediatric Physiotherapist)
Kaashve completed her Bachelors from Amity University, Noida. Working with kids gives her an immense happiness. She always believes that building a strong, caring and positive relationship with kids is extremely important. This is when a kid first learns how to form a trusting bond with adults.
Shivani Singh
(Special Educator)
Shivani completed her Special Education diploma from Tamanna Association (School Of Hope) in New Delhi, She also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from IGNOU. Currently, she is pursuing a Master's in Psychology from IGNOU. With over two years of experience in the field of special education. She is devoted to making a positive impact in the lives of children with special needs.
Monica Sahu
(Admin)
Monica has completed her graduation from IGNOU.
Dr. Pankhuri Singh (PT)
MPT (Neuro Physiotherapist)
Pankhuri Singh has done her masters in Physiotherapy (Neurology) from Integral University, Lucknow. She has experience working with children. She incorporates these skills to understand children with special needs.She believes that “All kids need a little help, a little hope, and someone who believes in them.”
Pranay Makhija
(Musician)
Pranay is a music enthusiast and has years of experience with instruments. He uses musical interventions and creates a comfortable environment for the children to learn and grow. He is well versed with many types of instruments, like drums, flute, darbuka, among many others
Phullora Sikdar
(Centre Supervisor)
Mrs. Phullora has done her B.Ed and had more than 25 years experience working in a School as a primary teacher.
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Dr. Manjiri Mirge(PT)
( Neuro Pediatric Physiotherapist )
Manjiri completed her Fellowship in Neuro Pediatric Rehabilitation from Sancheti Hospital, Pune. She completed her Bachelor's from Sancheti Institute College of Physiotherapy, Pune. She is passionate about helping children overcome the barriers in creative and fun ways. She believes that play is the shortest route between children and their creative calling.
Dr. Saahil Khandelwal
(Funding Officer)
Dr. Saahil has completed his Bachelor's in Dental Surgery