Hello Womeniya Entrepreneur News Desk
Women Social entrepreneurs and business entrepreneurs are leaving their mark on the world. By creating successful companies, they are contributing to the betterment of the economy. Female entrepreneurship is vital for our future. Collectively we can make a change by closing the gap between men and women in the workforce.
India has produced a number of women entrepreneurs in Social field in the recent decades. They have ventured into various domains and widened their arena into many healthcare, branding, Social services, etc. Maharashtra notably has the highest number of women entrepreneurs in India.
Hello Womeniya. Com always has a very special corner for the women, and the news portals is working towards the women-empowerment right from the inception. Hello Womeniya’s main objective is to promote women entrepreneurs and create their digital identity on online platform. The woman plays a very important role in our society, she is a housewife, a mother, a friend, a colleague for a long time, and now she also plays the role of businesswoman, entrepreneur and politician. Women have started spreading their wings and there is nothing that can stop them now.
In our entrepreneur series in this episode we are introducing you a very dynamic and and popular social Entrepreneur of Mumbai Yes we are talking about Dr. Tejswi Kamble who is currently Occupational Therapist and Wholistic Health Practitioner consultant at Godrej Memorial Hospital Mumbai .She shared her professional and Entrepreneurial journey with Hello Womeniya
Brief Introduction :
Name : Tejswi Prakash Manisha Kamble
Date of birth : 30th January, 1989
Gender : Female
Marital status : Single
Religion : Hindu
Nationality : Indian
Languages known : English, Marathi & Hindi
Hobbies : Travelling and Reading
Education:
Dr.Tejswi holds Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy and Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy (Speciality – Neurosciences) both from esteemed Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College and General Hospital
(L.T.M.M.C and L.T.M.G.H),Mumbai.India
She is registered with Maharashtra State Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy (M.O.T.P.T.) Council and All India Occupational Therapists’ Association(A.I.O.T.A)
Member of National Play Therapy Association,India
Masters degree in Applied Psychology (Clinical) from Indira Gandhi National Open University(I.G.N.O.U)
Certification in Nutrition and Child Care from Indira Gandhi National Open University(I.G.N.O.U)
Certification in Fitness Management from International Health and Fitness Association(I.H.F.A)
E-certification in Entrepreneurship Development Programme(EDP)
Pursuing Play Therapy online Certification course by UK based facilitator Lucy Bowen
Research Skills:
Completed Dissertation on Comparing ‘Neck Disability Index’ using Vernon & Mior Scale in computer users and non-computer users in 2012
A study to compare the Locus Of Control in Males and Females who passed with First Class and Above in Secondary School Certificate(S.S.C) in 2017
Thesis on ‘A comparative study of efficacy of cognitive versus cognitive-motor intervention to improve cognitive and physical ability of elderly patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment’ in 2018
Presented a paper titled ‘‘Relationship between Regularity in
Multidisciplinary Intervention Programme and Functional Outcome in Children with Developmental Concerns” in Seminar on
“Psychological
Issues and Challenges Related to Women and Children” in
Bangalore representing New Horizons Child Development Centre
in March 2014
Presented oral paper on ‘A comparative study of efficacy of cognitive versus cognitive-motor intervention to improve cognitive and physical ability of elderly patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment’ in 2018 in Conference organized by Geriatric Society of India at Pune in October,2018
Attended and presented Oral Paper on title “ A comparative study of efficacy of cognitive versus cognitive-motor intervention to improve cognitive and physical ability of elderly patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment” and Presented initiative ‘SEHAT’ in Conference on Healthy Ageing organised by Nirmala Niketan College of Social Work
Functional Outcome in Children with Developmental Concerns” in Seminar on
“Psychological
Issues and Challenges Related to Women and Children” in
Bangalore representing New Horizons Child Development Centre
in March 2014
Presented oral paper on ‘A comparative study of efficacy of cognitive versus cognitive-motor intervention to improve cognitive and physical ability of elderly patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment’ in 2018 in Conference organized by Geriatric Society of India at Pune in October,2018
Attended and presented Oral Paper on title “ A comparative study of efficacy of cognitive versus cognitive-motor intervention to improve cognitive and physical ability of elderly patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment” and Presented initiative ‘SEHAT’ in Conference on Healthy Ageing organised by Nirmala Niketan College of Social Work
Professional Training :
Completed e- learning modules by AIOTA on Care of Elders and Children with different abilities in COVID Times
Attended and Completed two days (14 Contact Hours) workshop
on “Sensory Integration and Handwriting Dysfunctions in School
Children and their Management” on 28th to 29th January,2011 at
Sion Hospital
Sensory Integration & its application Training and Workshop in
2012
Attended Autism update in 2013
Attended two days (16 Contact Hours)workshop on “Sensory
Integration Intervention for Children with Autism Spectrum
Disorders and their Families” in Bangalore in March 2014
Attended (once a month)teleconferences with University of New
Mexico about Autistic Spectrum Disorder management for a period
of 6 months in 2014
Attended CMEs on Geriatrics organized by GSICON and Dr.Sangeeta Pednekar and Dr.Jahanavi Kedare in 2018-2019
Presented Paper (Thesis) at GSICON and Nirmala Niketan College of Social Sciences
Organized CME on “Geriatrics Well-being-Living Life to the Fullest” on 5th October,2019 at Godrej Hospital Mumbai
Teaching Skills:
Teaching experience to undergraduate students of Bachelor in Occupational Therapy as part of Masters in Occupational Therapy Programme at Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College
Online Teaching on Geriatrics Well-being for Students and Interns in April 2020
Mentorship and Teaching Basic Geriatrics Wellness
Technical Education:
Completed Maharashtra State Certificate in Information
Technology
(M.S.C.I.T) with 62% in July 2005
Personal Development Courses and Value-added learning :
Secret of Success seminar conducted by ISKCON
Landmark Education Seminar and Advance courses
Seminar on Mind-Body Revolution
Seminar on Memory Training
10 days Vipassana Meditation
Work-Experience:
Working in Godrej Memorial Hospital as Consultant Peadiatric Occupational Therapist since 2012 till present date
Worked at Consultant at Balaji Hospital for work with Adult Psychiatry and Geriatrics speciality(with Dr.Yusuf Matcheswalla)
Consultant Occupational Therapist at Relive – A Travel Shoppe,a travel company and Learning while Travelling Visited as Honorary Occupational Therapist using Play-based intervention for Malnourished children at Nutrition Rehabilitation Centre at Urban Health Centre(Sion Hospital)
Worked at New Horizons Child Development Centre from
December 2012 to January 2015
Worked with N.G.O.s – Multiple Sclerosis Society of India
(M.S.S.I) in 2010
Worked in Child Rehabilitation Centre in Nerul, working with Developmental Delays, Scholastic ,Sensory issues, Neurological, Orthopaedic ,Psychiatric conditions. Behavioural & Emotional problems, from July 2012 to December 2012
Worked in Tata Memorial Hospital as Oncological Occupational
Therapist from June-July,2012 in Preventive Oncology ;Cancers of bone and soft tissue, head and neck& trimus & vaginal &breast ;
lymphadema &splints &orthosis, adaptive devices &Pain
management yoga,Counselling & Palliative & Hospice care
Worked at Fayth clinic, Dadar(W) as Occupational Therapist for
industrial, cardiac,
orthopaedics ,obesity, diabetic, post-partum & geriatric
fitness
Home Holistic Health-care visits
Online Consultation for children with special needs,fitness and mental health counselling for adults and older adults
Nutrition and Wellbeing online consultations
Entrepreneurship and Initiatives
Proposed Therapeutic Play for typically developing children at Godrej Memorial Hospital aiming at wholistic developmental
Had pitch-in idea on Elder Holistic Healthcare in Start-up Nayak and Konkan Start-up Event in Mumbai
Promotion of Indian textiles and goods made by local and rural artisans through Vaitarna
Talks and Workshops
Initiated November2020 for children initiative in collaboration with Indian Development Foundation for fundraising for food and sanitation needs of underprivileged children
Organized Child Well-being Talk Series with Dr.Prashant Patil in June
Instagram Live on Initiative on Elders in Lockdown in May 2020
Facebook Live on Ageing Gracefully in May 2020
Talk on Nutrition and Wellness at Astitva Trust for Parents with children having different abilities in January 2020
Educational talk on Nutrition at Old Age Home (collaboration with Helpage India)in November 2019
Motivational Inspirational Talk for Personality Development Camp organized by MESCO Trust in December 2019
Given Talk on Geriatric Wellness and Demonstration of Exercises on 1st October,2019 at Rotary Club,Chembur
Live Chat on Baby Chakra Parenting Platform on topic”Holistic Child Development through Play”
Organized Interactive Talk on Older Persons Day at Godrej Hospital
Heath Talk for Elders at St.Joseph School Church and Old-Age Home at Sir J.J.Dharamshala
Therapeutic Engagement session at Alzheimer’s Related Disorder Society of India( ARDSI)
Health talk and free cognitive screening for Juhu laughter club elders in association with Brain Rhyme
Health talk for elders on Grandparents day in Universal school at Thane
Conducted Therapeutic Painting session for elders in association with NGO-Indian Development Foundation
Organized event on Women Health with Psychiatrist Dr.Ruksheda Syeda in March 2019
Participated in camp for Elders organized by International Longevity Centre India at Pune
Organized Nutri-health Workshop for Seniors in association with Veeheal at Mulund
Resource Person for 2 day Workshop on “Medical Occurences and Occupational Therapy Perspective in Older Adults” organized by International Longevity Centre,India at Pune
Participation in medical camps at Dadar and Neon Hospital,Palava
Participated as Speaker on “Child’s play or highest form of research-Importance of Play in Children” for parents and teachers at Godrej Hospital
Participated as Speaker on “Occupational Therapy in Diabetes and Re-integration of Amputees in the society” in CME on Diabetes at Godrej Hospital
Talk on Workspace Health at Capita India, Vikhroli
Corporate Women Wellness Talks at Sterilite and Godrej Agrovet
Association with company “ Learning while Traveling ’’for mentoring students on Entrepreneurship
HELP Talk on Occupational Therapy Awareness at HELP library
Participation in Sunshine festival for creating awareness on Occupational Therapy
Leadership and Social Events
Participated in Confederation of Young Leaders
Attended Nayi Disha Community Leadership event
Participated in National Women Parliament
Attended event “Towards Healthy Maharashtra…”
Social Ambassador of Indian Development Foundation
Volunteer with Modern Education Society and Cultural Organization
Volunteer at Centre for Study of Social Change
Areas of Work and Specialization:
Early Childhood Development through Play
Preventive Health-care for Older Adults
Intergenerational Bonding Therapy
Peadiatric and Adult Neurological and Mental Health Conditions
Working with children with conditions such as Autism Spectrum Disorder,Attention Deficit Disorder(A.D.D) and Attention Deficit Hyper-Activity Disorder(A.D.H.D),Developmental dealy and Scholastic Difficulties
Organizer of Concept-based and Wellness Trips
Curater of Home-based Nutritious Recipes
Recognition and Achievements:
Nominated by Baby Chakra as India’s #CareHero2019
Appreciated for human and social work by “Samaaj Ratna Sanmaan”Human Rights and Social Justice Commission
Guinness World Record for participation in Backward Race
Extra-curricular Participation
2nd prize in Street Play in National Occupational Therapy
Conference at Goa
3rd prize in Street Play in National Occupational Therapy
Conference at Tamil Nadu
3rd prize in Model presentation in National Occupational
Therapy Conference at Tamil Nadu
2nd prize in Poster Presentation in National Occupational
Therapy Conference at Ahmedabad
3rd prize in Elocution Competition on topic ”Media-Boon or
Bane”
2nd rank in order of merit at 3rd year Bachelor of Occupational Therapy examination
2nd prize in Poster Painting on topic” O.T from Womb to Tomb”
Awarded “Best Student” in School
Social Participation:
Volunteer for Student Leadership Programme in schools and Goodness talk for underprivileged children at Dharavi through Indian Development Foundation
Volunteer for Social Organization named ‘Our New India’ to bring social transformations
Volunteer for fund-raising for social issues like medical relief,poverty alleviation and education
Participation in Career Counseling as part of Dhaan Utsav through Modern Educational Society and Cultural Organization(MESCO) Trust
Participation in Marathons to create awareness on Breast Cancer and causes related to children and aging population
Volunteer for beach clean-up and environment protection
Initiated ‘Elders in Lockdown’ to support Older Adults above 55 years with information via Whatsapp Broadcast on exercises and activities they can do at home in April 2020
Attended Webinar organized by Helpage India in June 2020 on Elders in COVID-19 times
Attended Webinar by IBHAS Mashavara on Elders with Intellectual challenge and Developmental Disorder
Attended National Webinar organized by Field Outreach Bureau,Mysore on impact of COVID-19 on Geriatrics Health,Alzheimer’s and Dementia in July,2020
Conduction of Live Longer and Better Project,an online group workshop for Seniors
You can reach out :
Contact :
Email-ID:
otist.tejswi@gmail.com
LinkedIn ID:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tejswi-kamble-976484118
References:
Dr.Athar Qureshi
athar.qureshi@mescotrust.org
Chief Executive Officer MESCO
Ex-World Bank and UNICEF Consultant
Dr.Sanjay Sonar
sanjay_sonar@hotmail.com
Laparoscopy Consultant
Owner Laparoscopy and Scopy centre