Sushmita

Client-focused Health and Wellness Coach with a strong healthcare background in physiotherapy, holistic wellness, and lifestyle coaching. Over 10 years of experience supporting individuals through rehabilitation, health education, stress management, and behavior change in hospital and wellness settings.

Completed Master

Health and Wellness Certified Coach certification from AFPA (American Fitness Professionals & Associates) in April 2026. Currently coaching clients and preparing for NBHWC certification. Skilled in motivational interviewing, virtual wellness coaching, goal setting, client engagement, accountability support, and patient-centered care.

Health & Wellness Coach at Independent (2026-04 – Present)

• Conduct virtual wellness coaching sessions focused on healthy lifestyle habits, stress management, mindfulness, and overall well-being.
• Support clients with personalized goal setting, accountability, and sustainable behavior change strategies.
• Guide clients using holistic wellness approaches including movement, mindfulness practices, and healthy routine development.
• Maintain confidential client records and progress documentation.
• Build strong client relationships through empathetic communication and motivational support.

Physiotherapist at NMC Specialty Hospital, Dubai, Jebel Ali Hospital, Dubai, Holy Family Hospital, Mumbai, Kasturba Health Society Medical Research Centre, SNEHA Mumbai (2008-02 – 2013-06)

• Provided rehabilitation and therapeutic care to pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Educated patients and families on injury prevention, wellness practices, exercise routines, and lifestyle changes.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to support patient-centered care and recovery goals.
• Developed strong communication, coaching, and patient engagement skills through ongoing clinical support.

Certified Yoga Instructor at Zivon Fitness, Abu Dhabi, Change Works, Abu Dhabi (2019-01 – 2024-03)

• Conducted individual and group wellness sessions focused on flexibility, stress management, mindfulness, and healthy living.
• Customized wellness programs based on participant goals and physical needs.
• Promoted physical and mental wellness through yoga, breathing exercises, and guided movement practices.

Bachelor of Physiotherapy in Physiotherapy – Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (2003-10 – 2007-08)

Master in Strategic Human Resource Management – University of Wollongong in Dubai (2012-09 – 2014-09)

200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Certification in Yoga – The Yoga Institute, Mumbai (2018-07)