Our Story
SNEH Holistic and Cultural Foundation represents care, compassion, and connection. Founded in 1996 by Dr. Snehal Deshpande, the Foundation was built on the belief that every child deserves access to quality rehabilitative care, regardless of socio-economic background.
What began with the treatment of one child at home has grown into a network across Mumbai, supporting children with developmental and neurodiverse needs through holistic, multidisciplinary care.
By combining therapeutic intervention, caregiver education, and community engagement, SNEH creates an inclusive ecosystem where children and families can thrive with dignity and confidence.
At its core, the Foundation believes that no child should be left behind due to lack of resources, awareness, or support. This vision is carried forward through one of our projects, Project Samarthya, which provides therapy, orthotics, equipment, and parent training to underprivileged families in need.
Our founder:
With over 35 years of experience in paediatric developmental therapy, Dr. Snehal Deshpande has dedicated her career to improving the lives of children with developmental disabilities through compassionate, evidence-based, family-centred care.
What began as an individual practice has evolved into a multidisciplinary organisation with over 50 therapists and specialists delivering comprehensive rehabilitation services across India.
A pioneer in paediatric rehabilitation, Dr. Deshpande holds advanced certifications in Neurodevelopmental Therapy (NDT), Sensory Integration (SI), Pediatric E-Stim (FES & NMES), kinesiotaping, gait training, attachment therapy, and other specialised therapeutic approaches. Working alongside a multidisciplinary team of medical and allied health professionals, she champions holistic care tailored to every child's needs.
Beyond clinical practice, she is deeply committed to education and capacity building, having trained more than 1,000 physiotherapists and occupational therapists while leading outreach programmes to improve early identification and intervention in underserved communities.
Dr. Deshpande also serves as an Honorary Member of the Board of Studies at NMIMS School of Sciences and holds an MBA in Entrepreneurship and Family Business, reflecting her vision of building sustainable, accessible, and impactful rehabilitation services.
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